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New High-Performance<br />
64" fine art photographic printer from Epson<br />
Epson recently introduced the 64" SureColor P20000 printer, the successor to its Epson Stylus Pro 11880. The SureColor<br />
P20000 features an all-new, high-performance 10-channel PrecisionCore MicroTFP print head that delivers output up to 2.8x<br />
faster than previous Epson models for production-level printing without sacrificing quality. This new 2.64" print head can<br />
print at extremely high resolutions up to 2400x1200 dpi and supports variable size ink droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters for<br />
excellent print quality.<br />
Combined with the new Epson UltraChrome PRO nine-color pigment ink system, the SureColor P20000 provides exceptional<br />
color and black density. Epson UltraChrome PRO is the first pigment ink set to feature four levels of gray ink technology,<br />
including Gray, Light Gray, Dark Gray, and Black pigments to provide seamless transitions with less visible noise<br />
and reduced bronzing for better grayscale output. In addition, the SureColor P20000 uses improved Resin Encapsulation<br />
Technology for output with superior gloss uniformity, and exceptional overall contrast ratio and clarity. A new Yellow pigment<br />
formulation provides up to twice the overall print permanence and longevity when compared with previous-generation<br />
ink sets.<br />
The Epson SureColor P20000 will be available in March for $11,995 (MSRP). For additional information, visit www.proimaging<br />
.epson.com.<br />
Nikon Introduces<br />
two new flagship cameras<br />
At CES <strong>2016</strong>, Nikon announced a new flagship FX-format DSLR and a new flagship<br />
DX-format DSLR. (Yes, that’s two new flagship cameras.) On the FX side,<br />
the new Nikon D5 features a Nikon-developed 20.8-megapixel CMOS sensor<br />
and an all-new AF system with Nikon’s first dedicated AF processor:<br />
the Multi-CAM 20K AF sensor module. This system offers superior AF performance<br />
with 153 AF points, including 99 cross-type sensors and dedicated<br />
AF processor. The D5 is capable of capturing 12 frames per second<br />
(fps) with full AE and AF, or 14 fps with the mirror locked. The EXPEED 5<br />
engine dramatically enhances camera performance, delivering low noise<br />
and high-speed image processing, including the power needed for<br />
4K UHD video at 30p. The native ISO ranges from 100 to 102,400 but<br />
is expandable from 50 (Lo-1) to 3,280,000 (Hi-5), offering near-night<br />
vision capability. Other features include a new 3.2" 2359K dot XGA LCD<br />
with touchscreen functionality and a built-in 1000 Base-T 400MBps Ethernet connection for image<br />
transfer, with speeds up to 1.5x faster than the D4S. The D5 will be available in March <strong>2016</strong> (body only) for $6,499.95 (MSRP)<br />
in two different versions: dual XQD card slots or dual CF card slots.<br />
On the DX side, the new Nikon D500 features a new 20.9-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor capable of excellent lowlight<br />
performance, with an ISO range of 100–51,200, expandable to 50–1,640,000 equivalent. It can capture 10 frames per<br />
second (fps) with full AF and AE with a buffer that allows for up to 79 shots. Fitted with the same AF system as the Nikon<br />
D5, it includes the Multi-CAM 20K AF sensor module and 180K RGB metering system. It also has the ability to capture 4K<br />
UHD video at up to 30p, as well as Full HD video at a variety of frame rates. The D500 will be available in March <strong>2016</strong> (body<br />
only) for $1,999.95 (MSRP) and in a kit configuration that includes an AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/3.5–5.6 G ED VR lens for<br />
$3,069.65 (MSRP).<br />
Nikon announced several other new products at CES as well, including the Nikon KeyMission 360 (the first in their series<br />
of action cameras), the SB-5000 Speedlight, the WT-6A Wireless Transmitter, and the WT-7A Wireless Transmitter. For more<br />
information on the two new flagship cameras, as well as the other new products, visit www.nikonusa.com. ■<br />
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