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04-30-2003

Lexar Media Ships 2GB CF Card Speed Rated at 40X FREMONT, Calif., April 30, 2003 - Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leading designer, developer and marketer of award-winning high-performance digital media and accessories, today announces the shipment of 2GB 40X-speed Professional Series CompactFlash cards. The superior 40X-speed cards are guaranteed to be capable of a minimum sustained write speed of 6MB/s, and may operate up to a maximum write speed of 7MB/s or more. The 2GB Type I cards are expected to have a retail price of $699.99. The large capacity cards were developed primarily for professional photographers who often prefer to shoot large image files, such as TIFF and RAW, and have a need for high-speed, high capacity memory cards. In addition to carrying a 40X speed rating, the Professional Series cards include Write Acceleration (WA) technology for additional speed performance in certain cameras. Working in conjunction with WA enabled cameras, Write Acceleration increases throughput to take better advantage of the true speed capability of the card. Image write speed is important to photographers because if the camera is busy writing to the card, shots can be missed. To date, Kodak, Nikon and Sanyo support the Write Acceleration standard. Lexar Media Professional Series cards also include Image Rescue software and a Jumpshot USB cable to recover deleted or seemingly lost images from Lexar Media CompactFlash cards.

04-30-2003

I/O Magic's 20GB Digital Photo Library I/OMagic's USB 20GB Hard Drive w/Built-in 6-in-1 Card Reader is a portable palm-sized storage device that is a great solution for all of your digital data storage needs. Combining the high storage capacity with rechargeable battery, the drive allows users to transfer high-resolution photos or digital data from memory cards into the built-in 20GB HDD. The lithium battery provides up to 2.5 hours of use and can be recharged approximately 500 times. Reads directly from CompactFlash Type I and II cards including IBM Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Secure Digital and MultiMedia Card media. The suggested price is only $229.99.

04-30-2003

Jasc Software Releases Paint Shop Pro 8 Jasc Software, Inc. announced today the availability of Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8, recognized as the most complete photo and graphics editor. As part of the Paint Shop family of digital imaging and photography software, Paint Shop Pro 8 combines automatic and precision photo editing and graphic design tools with an integrated learning system to help users produce superior results. Paint Shop Pro 8 introduces -- Automated Productivity Scripts™ and Dynamic Personalization™. These industry firsts leverage open industry standards to deliver flexibility and workflow automation, driving increased productivity. Dynamic Personalization gives users the freedom to move their favorite or commonly used functions to the forefront, creating unique menus, toolbars, keyboard shortcuts and workspaces. Users can also create specific work environments based on the tasks they want to accomplish. Automated Productivity Scripts let users record, edit and replay commonly used commands, brush strokes and photo finishing techniques to enhance single photos or batches of photos automatically, streamlining workflow productivity. Paint Shop Pro 8 includes another Jasc exclusive, the precision Background Eraser tool. With a stroke of a brush, this tool detects and erases pixels along the strongest edge of an image while retaining and preserving all of the fine detail from the original photo for a more realistic reuse of the extracted image. Paint Shop Pro 8 also solves keystoning and other perspective distortions with the new Perspective Correction tool that even a novice can appreciate. Jasc Paint Shop Pro is available at a suggested list price of $109 from Jasc Software, or through popular retail, Internet and mail order sales channels. Purchase a download version of Jasc Paint Shop Pro online at www.jasc.com for $99. A free 30-day trial of Paint Shop Pro is available for download on jasc.com.

04-30-2003

Lexmark Unveils 2003 Inkjet Line, Including Industry's First Sub-$100 Photo Printer With Camera Card Slots The P700 series is geared toward digital photographers interested in creating prints that rival photo lab quality. A sister product to the Z700 series, the P700 series offers the same technology listed above, with the addition of on-board camera card readers to further simplify the digital photo printing experience. The P700 series also ships with both a color and photo cartridge, for brilliant six-color printing. Accommodating six camera card types - CompactFlash I & II, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Memory Stick and Multi-Media Card - the P700 Series supports virtually all leading digital cameras. Priced at $99*, Lexmark's P700 is the first sub-$100 photo printer with camera card readers. Read the entire Lexmark press release.

04-30-2003

Still Time Left To Enroll In Alaska Digital Photo Cruise Just a few openings remain in the Digital Photography Workshop Cruise to Alaska which leaves from Vancouver, B.C. on June 22nd and is sponsored by Olympus Camera and Epson America. During the 8-day cruise, photographers will learn the fine points of shooting travel, scenic, and wildlife subjects along with advanced digital photography and printing techniques. Their work will also be showcased in a fine arts book that will published after the cruise. Ports of call include the historic Alaska coastal towns of Ketchikan, Sitka, and Juneau, with a day spent visiting the Hubbard Glacier, one of the world's fastest moving ice masses. Lead instructor for the workshop is Arthur H. Bleich, award-winning photographer, digital photography expert, educator, and feature editor of Digital Camera Magazine who has shot photo assignments throughout Alaska. Cost of the workshop cruise begins at $2,230 with non-attendee companions paying half-price. Detailed information is available at: www.dpcorner.com/cruise and from arthur@dpcorner.com

04-29-2003

Phase One and PictureFlow Announce Joint Cooperation on RAW Conversion Software Phase One (Denmark), maker of Capture One DSLR RAW conversion software for Canon and Nikon cameras, is announcing a joint cooperation with PictureFlow LLC (US), maker of YarcPlus RAW conversion software for Canon cameras. As part of this mutual agreement, PictureFlow will become a sales and support channel for Capture One RAW conversion software and Michael Tapes, co-author of YarcPlus, will serve as Product and Marketing Consultant to the Capture One DSLR Product Group. YarcPlus and Archive Creator will continue to be sold and supported by PictureFlow. As a special limited time promotion, PictureFlow will be offering a discount to all of its customers who purchase Capture One DSLR Limited Edition within the next 14 days. A mailing will be sent to all registered users of YarcPlus and Archive Creator with special purchasing instructions. Capture One DSLR Limited Edition is available for download and purchase from the www.pictureflow.com as well as www.phaseone.com website. The download will run in evaluation mode with no limitations for a 15 day free trial period. See our previous CaptureOne DSLR LE news item.

04-28-2003

CCD Shortage Delays Production of new Digicams The release of several new digital still cameras models is delayed in Japan. Fiji Film postponed the introduction of FinePix F700, which was originally going to be released in early May 2003, to summer 2003. Matsushita Electric postponed release of the Lumix DMC-LC33 by one month to mid May 2003. Olympus put off sales of CAMEDIA C-750 Ultra Zoom to mid June 2003. It was initially set to be available in late April 2003. The reason for these delays is scarce components, with severe shortages in CCDs. The CEO of Olympus complains that manufacturing cannot keep up with demand because of the device shortage. Different models of digital still cameras require slightly different CCDs. Camera manufacturers would like to deliver high volumes at the time of introduction of the products; however, CCDs typically have low yields at the initial stage of manufacturing. By the time the yield problem is under control, sales of popular models dwindles and thus CCDs will become inventory, comments an executive of Fuji Film. Sony, Sharp and Matsushita are boosting output of CCDs. Sony, the world's largest CCD manufacturer, is going to boost output to 7.2 million CCDs a month in this summer from 3.5 million CCDs a month at the end of 2002. However, the camera handset market is also catching on at a full speed and requiring large quantities of CCDs. The shortage of CCDs is not likely to be resolved for a while. [Source: M. Robertson, Portelligent]

04-25-2003

Olympus Partners With America 24-7, The Largest Photography Project In History Melville, New York, April 25, 2003 - Today Olympus America announced that it will reunite with photo visionaries Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen, original creators of the highly acclaimed Day in the Life series of photography books, for America 24-7, the largest collaborative photography event in history. The project will center around an epic one-week digital photo shoot May 12th-18th involving 1,000 of the world's most talented photojournalists and an army of participating amateurs from the American public. All will vie for the chance to be published by capturing the most compelling digital images representing their views of American life. Dispatched by America 24-7, this huge corps of digital photographers extending from coast to coast will be asked to shoot images for a digital time capsule representing life in America over the course of one week. "Olympus is demonstrating its commitment to digital photography and all that it envelops by helping to bring the 'digital experience' to life in accessible and experiential ways," said Mark Gumz, President & COO, Olympus America Inc. "We hope to empower thousands of Americans to take part in the digital revolution by participating in America 24-7. Introducing Americans from coast-to-coast to the thrill, excitement and possibilities of digital photography is what this project is all about." Every image shot for this project by professional photographers and the public alike will be electronically submitted to www.america24-7.com where they will be compiled, judged and edited. America 24-7 will use this unprecedented wealth of imagery to create: A spectacular national volume, America 24-7, a 320-page large format book scheduled for publication by Dorling Kindersley in November 2003. 52 large-format illustrated volumes to be published in November 2004, celebrating each individual U.S. State, with special volumes devoted to New York City and Washington, D.C. A website ( www.america24-7.com ) enabling photo enthusiasts nationwide to submit up to seven of their best digital images to the America 24-7 website powered by Snapfish. In preparation for their shoots, amateur photographers can hotlink to the Olympus website (www.olympusamerica.com) for digital photography product information, as well as advice from Olympus pros on shooting tips and techniques. Customized home pages will be developed allowing both the professional and amateur photographers to showcase their personal images to family and friends. Every participant will be "published" on the project's personalized home page. Traveling national exhibits of selected imagery will be presented and customized for individual states and regions. In the weeks leading up to the shoot, millions of digital photography enthusiasts will be directed to visit the America 24-7 website, www.america24-7.com, to learn more about the project and how to participate, including simple instructions on how to submit pictures to the project. The site will suggest assignments and provide examples of images chosen for publication in previous Smolan-Cohen projects. Digital photographers nationwide can use these examples to develop similar stories and assignments in their own communities. In addition to public participation, America 24/7 has hired 1,000 top photojournalists from across the country, equipping them with Olympus C-5050 Zoom 5.0 megapixel digital cameras. Designed for advanced photographic control, the C-5050 Zoom is a state-of-the-art, all-purpose tool designed to create the most realistic digital images possible for a broad range of users. Smolan and Cohen believe that the images captured with these Olympus cameras will reveal the best digital photojournalists in America, as well as undiscovered photographic talent.

04-25-2003

Lexar Media Sponsors America 24/7; Largest Collaborative Digital Photography Book in U.S. History FREMONT, Calif., April 22, 2003 -- Lexar Media, the world leader in high-performance USB enabled digital media, announces today that the company will be a primary sponsor of America 24/7, the largest collaborative photo project in U.S. history. For one week, beginning May 12, 2003, America 24/7 will dispatch 1,000 professional photojournalists in all 50 states, armed with digital cameras and Lexar Media High-Speed Series CompactFlash, with the goal of creating a digital time capsule of American life. "America 24/7 marks a milestone in photographic and publishing history and Lexar Media is proud to be selected to help make this project possible," said Eric Stang, president and CEO, Lexar Media. "Lexar Media High-Speed CompactFlash cards will allow participating photographers to take full advantage of their camera's speed capability and are extremely durable for the harsh conditions some might encounter during the week-long shoot." Lexar Media will also provide the photojournalists with Jumpshot USB readers and Image Rescue software - a revolutionary software product that recovers deleted or seemingly lost digital images in the event photographers inadvertently lose images in the digital workflow. The result of this unprecedented photo shoot will be 53 illustrated books, including one published in November 2003, titled America 24/7. In 2004, 52 additional books will follow, each showcasing each American state, plus Washington DC and New York City.

04-22-2003

Still More New Reviews! Just posted in the last day or two - the Ricoh RR30 review an entry-level priced 3 megapixel camera with 3x zoom and some advanced features including a very fast shutter response time. And another one of the mini-mini cameras, the Pentax OptioS, so small it literally fits inside of an Altoids tin. Small but powerful with a 3-megapixel imager and a 3x optical zoom. Check them out. Reviews in progress are: Sony DSC-P8, Mavica CD500, Casio EX-Z3 production model so we'll finish the first look review and post sample photos and the 5-megapixel HP Photosmart 935. And of course there are still more cameras coming later.

04-22-2003

Ulead Digital Image Slideshow Software Now Available for Mac Torrance, CA – April 22, 2003 – Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of image and video editing, 3D animation, and DVD authoring software, today introduced DVD PictureShow for Mac, digital image slideshow creation software for the Macintosh platform. DVD PictureShow for Mac lets consumers easily assemble digital images, create sophisticated DVD navigation and polished menus using templates such as holiday, vacation, and romantic. Adding text, background music and importing images for menu backgrounds give slideshows a personal touch. The software burns to either CD or DVD discs for playback on a TV using a standard DVD player or on a computer using a CD or DVD drive. With an intuitive step-by-step workflow, DVD PictureShow for Mac lets anyone easily create high-quality, digital image slideshows to watch on TV or a computer. Within each slideshow, it's easy to assemble, arrange, rotate and set the interval time between photos. Jazz up slideshows by adding text, background music and even import images for menu backgrounds. A variety of theme-based menu templates such as holiday, vacation, romantic, and business help consumers quickly create slick looking CDs or DVDs with professional menu navigation. Once the slideshow is created, consumers can preview a project with the software's DVD remote control emulation. When it's time to burn the slideshow, the software will automatically detect the recording device on the computer (CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R) and burn as requested. Ulead DVD PictureShow for Mac is available online at www.ulead.com for $29.95 for a downloadable version. OEM versions will be available in early May in multiple languages including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese.

04-16-2003

Epson Announces the Stylus Photo 900: The First Photo Printer Under $200 to Print Directly On CDs and DVDs New Printer Offers a Complete Printing Solution for Digital Lifestyles LONG BEACH, Calif., April 16, 2003 - Epson America Inc. is introducing the first photo printer under $200 that has the capability to print directly onto CDs and DVDs without adhesive labels. The EPSON Stylus Photo 900 is Epson's latest addition to its award-winning photo printer line and is the second printer in the line to include the technology for printing directly onto ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs. At this remarkably low price, this technology is now more affordable and convenient than ever before. Read the entire Epson press release.

04-16-2003

Phase One Releases Capture One DSLR Limited Edition Phase One has just released their new Capture One DSLR Limited Edition software that supports Canon EOS 10D, D60, D30 and Nikon D100. The software operates in an English language version on a Windows platform only. Priced at just $/EUR 99 and available from www.phaseone.com as a 15 days trial download or purchase from Phase One E-Shop. Capture One DSLR Limited Edition is a "scaled down" version of the Capture One DSLR but offers the same excellent raw image processing capabilities for the most popular digital SLR cameras in the prosumer market. The batch processing capabilities have been reduced and several pro features has been eliminated including tethered operation, batch renaming, multiple image targets, image scaling / resizing, camera browsing, dual CPU support for image conversion, CMYK conversion, color editor and moire plug-in. Furthermore ICC color profiles has been reduced from four to one. Check out the Capture One DSLR Limited Edition review posted over at DP Review. Phase One is also announcing additional camera support for their Capture One DSLR software including Canon 10D, D60 and D30 as of April 30. The Upgraded version will be available as a 30 day free trial version.

04-16-2003

Sony Recalls DSC-P1 Cameras Because of Battery Defect This just in from the Photo Marketing Association's Daily News Update: Sony Corp., Tokyo, Japan, will conduct checkups and repair free of charge digital cameras with battery problems, Kyodo News reported Wednesday, citing company officials. Subject to the recall are all of Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-P1 cameras, which were sold from October 2000, the officials said, adding production of the camera ended in September 2001. Sony refused to disclose the sales volume of the model, but industry analysts estimate it at 500,000 units worldwide, the report said. Sony said it will check the camera's main unit and the battery charger and repair defective parts and replace related software. The recall follows complaints from users about faster-than-usual battery shutoffs or possible battery drainage. For more information click here.

04-12-2003

More New Camera Reviews Posted It may be slow around here as far as news is concerned but it's not a slow time in our review department. Posted in the last couple of days are the Contax TVS Digital review, a rather expensive "boutique" camera from Contax with a 5-megapixel imager and a Carl Zeiss T* 3x optical zoom. Next up is a pair from Minolta, the 4-megapixel 4x zoom DiMAGE S414 and the 5-megapixel 3x zoom DiMAGE F300 compact. And finally, the entry-level Canon Powershot A300 for those that want an easy to use digicam but with some advanced features. Go check 'em out.

04-11-2003

Lightbox 3.0 Adds Extensive New Features And File Support for Digital Camera Users 10 April 2003 - Conceiva, a leading developer of software and services for creative professionals, has launched the new version of Lightbox and has added extensive new features and file support for digital photography enthusiasts. "Lightbox 3.0 is the perfect viewing tool for all digital photographers," stated Paul Schumann, CEO of Conceiva. "Its small, fast and has extensive support for viewing all aspects of images from the latest digital cameras." New features in Lightbox 3.0 for digital camera users include: Read and display thumbnails, full-sized images and meta data information for digital camera EXIF files (JPEG and TIFF) Read and display thumbnails, full-sized images and meta data information for "digital negative" RAW files. Over 50 digital camera models are supported from vendors such as Kodak, Canon, Olympus, Nikon, Fujifilm, Minolta and Sigma. See Conceiva web site for specific camera model support. Read and display meta data information from digital camera files (RAW and EXIF files supported), including EXIF, IPTC and various Maker Notes meta data. Read thumbnails directly from digital camera files for very fast thumbnailing (RAW and EXIF files supported). Display full sized images of digital camera files in the Lightbox Instant Viewer (RAW and EXIF files supported). Use RGB, CMYK and Web color picker to determine color information of digital camera files (RAW and EXIF files supported). Attach Lightbox to your favorite digital camera software applications for fast file viewing and fast drag & drop file insertion. Popular applications include image editors such as Adobe Photoshop, Jasc PaintShop Pro and Corel Draw; album photo managers such as Adobe Photoshop Album, IMatch and Jasc PaintShop Album; and CD archivers such as Nero and Roxio CD Creator. Lightbox runs on Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE. Lightbox is sold from the Conceiva web site for $29.95. A fully functional 15-day Trial version of Lightbox 3.0 can be downloaded from www.conceiva.com.

04-09-2003

Pentax USA Web Site Focuses On Digital: Site Hosts New Colors, Graphics And A Focus On Digital ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (April 9, 2003) PENTAX USA refreshed its consumer web site with new graphics, colors and a focus on digital products. Located at www.pentaxusa.com and www.pentaxdigital.com, the site highlights the small size of full-featured PENTAX digital cameras. In addition to consumer information, the web site provides access to a wealth of electronic information including downloads of firmware and software for digital products, as well as complete literature pieces such as owner's manuals and product brochures. Also featured on the web site is a new section that offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions about digital imaging as well as an on-line PENTAX University DIGITAL 101 course providing basic-to-advanced digital knowledge and pointers. The PENTAX web site also provides an on-line store filled with digital, film, sport optics products and accessories as well as information on the PENTAX dealer network

04-09-2003

Nixvue Digital Album Lite HDO Nixvue Systems Pte Ltd, manufacturers of the award-winning Nixvue Digital Album today announced the introduction and immediate online availability of a new product configuration targeted at the consumer end of the digital camera market. The Nixvue DA Lite HDO (for Digital Album Lite Hard Disk Option) allows the digital camera user to easily install a hard disk of their choosing into the portable battery-operated hard disk image storage device. The $199 (US) Nixvue DA Lite HDO is designed to meet the needs of digital camera users wanting a reliable, low cost, and easy to use, image storage device. The DA Lite HDO is sold without hard disk allowing the user to choose the capacity and brand of hard disk for use in the device. A 2.5" laptop type 9.5mm IDE hard disk may be installed in a few minutes with only a screwdriver and a pair of scissors. The DA Lite HDO was designed to allow the user to install or upgrade the hard disk so the partition and format routines are built into the unit's firmware and are accessed by a simple button press. Included in the package is a detailed installation manual in both printed and electronic form. Building upon the strengths of the award-winning Nixvue Digital Album, the DA Lite comes with a built-in USB 2.0 interface for super-fast transfers back to the PC, a Compact Flash Type I/II slot, and the A/C power adapter port. The high-contrast backlit LCD panel allows the user to execute copy and verify commands, as well as check directory listings, and perform copy- back to memory card functions. Accessories available for the DA Lite HDO include a 12 Volt Car Adapter - $34.95, 8AA Cell External Battery Pack - $59.95, and Extra Internal 1400mAh Lithium Ion Battery - $49.95. The DA Lite HDO is only available online and will not be sold through retail dealers. Purchases may be made online at www.digital-gear.com

04-09-2003

Sony Cuts Memory Stick Media Prices Sony Electronics, San Diego CA, is now selling the 256MB Memory Stick Select media for $134.99. This is compatible with older Sony digital cameras and devices that can't use the new Memory Stick Pro media. The Memory Stick Select features two 128MB banks and a switch to go from to the other. Sony also reduced the price of 128MB Memory Stick media to $69.99, 64MB to $49.99 and 32MB to $29.99. I also noticed that there was a listing on the Sony Style web site for the 1GB Memory Stick Pro card (MSX-1G). It was priced at $639.99 and has a long way to go to catch up with the current pricing of CompactFlash cards which have been seen in the $250-350 range for the 1GB size cards. The Memory Stick Pro 512MB is priced at $319.99 and 256MB is $149.99.

04-08-2003

HiTi Digital Photo Contest Our friends at HiTouch Imaging are running a digital photo contest through May 31, 2003. First place wins $2000, second place $1000, 2 third place winners get HiTi 630PS printers, and 5 others get HiTi 630PL printers. Three lucky voters will also win HiTi 630PL printers. Snap your vision to capture the moods of today's American life and submit your entry under topic of "American Life Today." All photographers legally residing in continental USA are eligible for the contest with one entry per contestant that all amateur and hobbyist photographers are encouraged to submit their photos. No purchase or entry fee required to enter the contest.

04-05-2003

Canon S50 and Toshiba PDR-4300 Reviews Posted Our next pair of new reviews includes the Powershot S50, Canon's first 5-megapixel camera. It may be small but it is packed with high performance features and image quality. Next up is the Toshiba PDR-4300, an entry-level four-megapixel camera that may be what you're looking for in a point-n-shoot with advanced features.

04-03-2003

Olympus D-560 Zoom and Stylus Digital 400 Reviews Posted As we do this time every year, we're making our way through a mountain of new cameras that have come in for review. Here's what we have in progress: Canon S50 and A300, Pentax Optio-S, Contax TVs, Minolta F300 and S414 and Toshiba PDR-4300. Reviews just posted - a pair of Olympus' latest compact cameras. The all-weather Stylus Digital 400, a very rugged and super compact four-megapixel camera with a 3x zoom. And for the budget minded there's the D-560 Zoom with three megapixels and a 3x zoom.

04-02-2003

Minolta Announces Availability Of Dimage Messenger Version 1.01 Ramsey, NJ (April 2, 2003) - Minolta Corporation announces today the availability of Minolta DiMAGE Messenger v1.0.1. Current users of DiMAGE Messenger v1.0 who have purchased the program can upgrade their version for free at www.dimagemessenger.com. Additionally, a free trial copy of the full version, which is good for 14 days, is available at www.dimagemessenger.com. This enhanced version of the original DiMAGE Messenger has been programmed to consume less operating system resources than the original. If an image couldn't be opened or didn't print completely before when using Windows 98 second Edition or Windows Me, DiMAGE Messenger v1.01 will resolve the problem. This exciting new digital imaging software product allows users to connect written text to specific portions of digital images, share the combination with others via e-mail or printed copy, and invite related comments to be added from the receiver - all in just a few, simple steps. Minolta's new DiMAGE Messenger program is ideal for sellers and buyers on auction Web sites, law enforcement agencies, real estate agents, educators and other applications that benefit from clear communications based on digital images. With Minolta's DiMAGE Messenger software program, users who need to communicate with words and pictures can, for the first time, easily share images, ideas, comments, etc., with the time, date, and name of person making the comment displayed and linked to the corresponding marked portion of a digital image. Priced at under $30 for a downloadable version available at www.dimagemessenger.com, Minolta DiMAGE Messenger is easily within reach of all PC owners.

04-01-2003

Nikon USA Announces Rebates on Coolpix Cameras No April Fools - Nikon USA today announced mail-in rebates on five of its most popular Coolpix digital cameras. The rebates are good between April 1, 2003 and June 30, 2003 for new purchases made and delivered in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Rebates are as follows: Coolpix 5700 - $100 Coolpix 5000 and 4500 - $200 Coolpix 3500, 2500 and 2000 - $50

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