Datacolor to Offer Free Calibration Services and Share Expert Insights at Photokina 2010
Official Worldwide Launch of Datacolor SpyderLensCal(tm) DSLR Lens Calibration Solution
Lawrenceville, NJ and Photokina (Hall 4.1, Booth E010/F019), 10th September 2010 - Datacolor(r) (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in colour management solutions, announced today it will be offering free calibration services at Photokina 2010 using its complete line of Spyder3 monitor calibration products and the SpyderLensCal, a new DSLR lens calibration device that will be officially introduced at the fair.
Demonstrating its Spyder3Elite(tm), Spyder3Pro(tm) and Spyder3Express(tm), Datacolor invites photographers to visit the Datacolor booth and experience a new level of precision calibration for their laptop monitors and DSLR lenses. Photographers will get the first look at the latest in calibration technology at Photokina, which serves as Datacolor's official unveiling of the SpyderLensCal, the latest addition to the award-winning Spyder line. Offering calibration of lenses and autofocus functions on modern DSLR camera bodies, the SpyderLensCal will be unveiled on 22nd September at 10am at Datacolor's booth.
Those looking for colour management advice will benefit from Datacolor's ProStation at Photokina where colour experts will be on-hand for consultation. Special guest and professional photographer Rolf Nachbar, along with Adobe(r) trainer Maike Jarzetz, will be available to share their knowledge on image composition and editing. Datacolor will also be holding presentations on digital workflow and demonstrating the entire Spyder collection of calibration products to show effective colour management from image capture to print.
"Our presence at Photokina is about more than showcasing the latest in colour accuracy and calibration technology," said Christoph Gamper, vice president, Datacolor Consumer Unit. "Those attending the show share the same passion for photography that we do. Therefore, we want to offer added value to them by providing great service along with expert advice to help bring their craft to another level."
In addition, Datacolor will also be presenting the results of its 'Real New York' photo contest, which was held in conjunction with the 2010 New York Photo Festival, with an exhibition displaying the winning photographs and an exact replica of Manhattan's Lower East Side.
Visitors can experience a taste of The Big Apple at Photokina with Datacolor's New York City backdrop booth design and a chance to win a trip to next year's New York Photo Festival.
To view Datacolor's full schedule and daily activities at Photokina, or for more information, please visit www.datacolor.com/photokina2010.
