Archive for July 12th, 2012

Two new large format printers: Canon imagePROGRAF 765 and 760

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Canon has introduced two new 36-inch imagePROGRAF large format printers – iPF765 (S$6,699) and iPF760 (S$5,999). Both are available now and promise to enhance security and maximise productivity.

Canon’s new 36-inch imagePROGRAF large format printers - iPF765 (S$6,699) and iPF760 (S$5,999).

Canon’s new 36-inch imagePROGRAF large format printers – iPF765 (S$6,699) and iPF760 (S$5,999).

The Canon iPF765 and iPF760 are designed to increase the efficiency of design and engineering professionals working in personal and small workgroups.

Canon imagePROGRAF 760

Canon imagePROGRAF 760

The two large format printers optimise the workflows of professionals who need to produce accurate and large technical documents in high volumes such as those in the architecture, engineering and construction industries.

What is the difference between the two identical twins?

Well, the iPF 765 comes equipped with a 250GB HDD.

The iPF 760 is categorised for Quality CAD & GIS, while the iPF 765 is for Production CAD, GIS and 3D.

This is where the built-in memory will come in handy to support the huge amount of information passing through.

Powerful Print Solution for Speedy, Precise and High-Quality Output

The new printers have a print speed of up to 46 seconds for A0-sized output and the ability to print technical documents with resolutions up to 2400 x 1200 dots-per-inch with precise lines.

Canon image PROGRAF 765

Canon image PROGRAF 765

Designed to handle high resolution and large-size files with complex images, the iPF765 is also equipped with a 250GB hard drive, of which 32GB is dedicated solely to file processing memory.

The increased hard drive capacity streamlines the workflow by bearing the processing workload on the printer itself.

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Nikon to release 800mm super-telephoto lens

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Nikon has announced that it will be introducing a new fixed focal length, super-telephoto 800mm NIKKOR lens. The lens will have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 and be compatible with Nikon FX-format cameras.

Schematic from a Nikon patent for the new lens.

Schematic from a Nikon patent for the new lens.

This lens will be on display at Photokina 2012 – one of the world’s largest photo and imaging exhibitions – which will be held in Cologne, Germany from September 18–23, 2012.

The discontinued Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED.

The discontinued Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED.

The patent for this new lens was filed in March 2010 and released October last year.

At the moment, the longest telephoto lens from Nikon is the AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR.

Previously, there was the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED which was announced in September 1986 but discontinued in December 2005.