May 01, 2008 For a limited time receive a 4GB memory card with the purchase of any new DSLR camera. details

May 01, 2008 Against our better judgment we will begin selling screens in to consumers in May 2008 to self-install in non-user interchangeable cameras. We will continue to encourage the installation of screens by us and we will strongly discourage consumers from attempting to install our screens in their own cameras designed by the camera makers to be non-user interchangeable. Installation instructions are in progress now, which will be available online soon. We will not accept any liabilities for damages for those who choose to self install our screens. Our installation services will also continue to include our patent pending Dust Collector™ and the most current firmware both installed at no additional charge.

April 25, 2008 Nikon released another new firmware update for the D3 camera.

April 15, 2008 Nikon has just released the first firmware upgrade version 1.10 for the Nikon D3 camera.

April 09, 2008 new firmware upgrades were just released for both the Canon 40D and Nikon D40.

April 08, 2008 our web site is currently being totally redesigned including a new shopping cart coming soon.

April 02, 2008 a very important caution warning regarding  "competitive" screens and services is in progress now. Details will be posted soon.    

April 02, 2008 we have just received our first shipment of the new Tamron 70-200 mm 2.8 lens for Canon mounts. The Nikon mount lens are currently not scheduled to be available till late spring or summer. 

March 28, 2008 Canon USA has announced today that there will be price increases on most lens and accessories May 01, 2008. 

March 20, 2008 spring is officially here today and we're glad to also be enjoying earlier daylight savings time. We are "spring cleaning" now and will be offering many new spring cleaning specials soon.

March 14, 2008 Fuji Film USA has just released a new firmware upgrade version 1.09 today for the S5 cameras which will be installed for our customers in all cameras serviced or purchased.

February 28, 2008 the extremely scarce new Nikon D3 and new Canon 1DS and 1D Mark III cameras are currently in stock now.

February 05, 2008 a set of 20 10x10 templates for children, sports, wedding and various other events or albums is available now for $ 149 or free for a limited time with the purchase of a new DSLR camera. details   

January 29, 2006 Canon has recently announced a new 12 MP consumer camera and Nikon also just introduced today another new 10 MP consumer camera along with three new professional lens. details on new lens   

January 26, 2008 a new portable 7 inch LCD tripod mount system to view captured images or preview images with live view is in progress now.  details

January 24, 2008 some minor price changes were just made including slight increases in our shipping, handling and insurance charges which were recently increased by FedEx, our exclusive freight courier. Our Crop Lines™ also increased from $ 40 to $ 50 which was our first increase in several years.   

January 14, 2008 another new patent was completed and filed today.

January 09, 2008 legal documents were filed today.

January 08, 2008 a new 48GB compact flash card has been introduced by Pretec. 

January 01, 2008, Happy New Year to all.

December 31, 2007 make more money in 2008 utilizing our new paintings from your images services. Inquire for more information.

December December 28, 2007 Canon 30D cameras have now been discontinued. We currently have 30D cameras available in limited quantities and several other current camera models in stock now including the Canon 40D cameras.   

December 23, 2007 a new "no fault" 3 year extended warranty for new cameras and lens is available now and covers everything except intentional damages, water, fire theft or loss. This all new extended warranty is available for cameras and lens purchased through us and is also available through us for purchases within 30 days from other authorized dealers This new warranty also includes two sensor cleanings for DSLR cameras anytime within the three year warranty. details

December 22, 2007 a new customer loyalty discount program was released today. The amounts you spend on all purchases will be accumulated for up to 12 months and you will receive discounts based on the total current 12 month expenditures up to 7% off new purchases. Offer begins December 22, 2007. details

December 20, 2007 Canon has just released a new firmware update version 1.0.6 for the 1DS Mark III cameras. details

December 11, 2007 our new Eyepiece Magnifier™ D2 (second design) was announced today which features new and improved multiple optics.

December 06, 2007 our Patent Pending Crop Kits™ and Brightscreens® and Proscreens™ are now available for the Nikon D3 cameras.   

November 30, 2007 Canon and Nikon both started releasing their new cameras. Both the Canon 1DS Mark III and the Nikon D3 started shipping 11/29/07 but both with very limited availability. Our backorders will begin shipping the first week of December 2007 on a first come first served basis. New custom screens are already available for both of these new cameras.  

November 26, 2007 some new and interesting possibilities we are considering now are future offerings of infrared DSLR cameras including new ones for sale and conversions for customers for Canon, Fuji, Nikon and possibly other cameras. Other new projects under consideration currently is the possible future offering of DSLR cameras with 4x5 or 4x4 aspect ratios in both capture and viewing. This of course would slightly reduce the sensor sizes accordingly.    

November 20, 2007 Nikon USA has released the new D300 cameras which are in transit to us now. Canon USA has just released firmware updates for the 40D cameras. We have just received more new custom machines to help speed production of our Crop Lines™ and Brightscreens®.  

November 2007 Canon USA has released specifics and plans to address problems with I D Mark III cameras. details 

October 19, 2007 Canon USA has just announced a recognized issue with 1D Mark III cameras. This issue is related to inaccurate focus in certain conditions due to a "sub-mirror" problem. Loaner cameras will be available for our customers whose cameras need to be returned for service. More details soon.      

October 08, 2007 we now have the Mamiya ZD digital medium format cameras and systems available in the USA. details

September 22, 2007 a variety of new screens for the new Nikon D3 cameras are now being produced including our large microprism spot and large split image microprism collar screens. details  

September 22, 2007 the Nikon D200 cameras are now back in stock. 

September 15, 2007 more totally new exciting products are being designed now. 

September 05, 2007 the new Canon 40D cameras are currently in stock now. These new cameras have very limited availability.

August 23, 2007 Nikon announced the release of two new digital SLR cameras and five new lens. The D300 12.3 MP and the all new D3 12.1 MP full frame camera. These cameras are on order now and optional screens are also in planning now. details  

August 21, 2007 plans are in place now to produce a variety of Proscreen™ camera focusing screens with focusing aids for the new 40D Canon camera and other selected models.   

August 20, 2007 Canon has released news of the new 40D 10.1 MP and 1DS Mark III 21.1 MP cameras. More soon, and these new cameras are on order now. 

August 17, 2007 a new and revised camera loaner / rental program is now available. details   

August 16, 2007 Fujifilm USA announced a new promotional offer. For a limited time, purchase a new S5 camera body and receive free by mail the HS-V3 Hyper Utility and the Pantone Huey™  Pro. details

July 31, 2007 Canon has just released firmware upgrade version 1.1.0 for the Mark III cameras instead of the formerly announced 1.0.9 version scheduled to be released late July, 2007. Firmware version 1.0.9 was the first upgrade to 1.0.8 and was factory installed in cameras still shipping late July, 2007. The new firmware version 1.1.0 will be pre-installed on all new Mark III cameras sold, shipped or serviced by us on or after 07/31/07. Our customers who received Mark III cameras prior to firmware updates can also have 1.1.0 installed by us at no charge. The fixes of 1.1.0 are:

• Improves the look of images when played back on the LCD monitor.
• Fixes a problem in the operation of the dials (Main, Quick Control, Vertical-grip Main).
• Reduces the tendency to auto focus on the background instead of the main subject when shooting in AI Servo AF under certain conditions.
• Corrects errors in the Italian and Simplified Chinese menu screens.
• Fixes a rare phenomenon in which the camera cannot start normally when the battery is inserted. (Version 1.0.9 only)

July 23, 2007 a new Fuji S5 Pro "Aspen Bar Kit" is now available in stock which contains a bar code scanner, Temba case, 2 GB card, AC adapter for the scanner, RS-232 cable with a stand and the Nikon MC-35 adaptor.  

July 20, 2007 rumors of a new firmware version 1.0.9 for the Canon 1D Mark III suggest this will be available very soon.

July 17, 2007 Canon has announced plans to build a new facility at their existing Japan location to manufacturer CMOS sensors to be used in their cameras.  

June 30, 2007 our new shutter releases are now available. Details here. 

June 27, 2007 updated firmware version 1.08 for the Fuji S5 has been released. The main fix for this firmware is to resolve issues of the camera intermittingly "freezing" when used with the Nikon MB-200 battery grip drive.

June 21, 2007 a new extended length corded shutter release is currently being developed which features an old fashioned single top momentary switch button to focus and fire digital SLR cameras. Our current expected ship date is late June or July with an introductory sale to be announced soon.     

May 30, 2007 Adobe released support for the new Canon 1D Mark III camera with version CS3. 

May 30, 2007 another new patent was filed related to digital SLR cameras. 

May 25, 2007 we have been recently contacted this week by an interested party in the photographic industry with proposals to licensee some of our current patent pending technologies.   

May 23, 2007 the new Canon 1D Mark III is now shipping.  

May 19, 2007 screens with and without Crop Lines™ for the Hasselblad H series and the Mamiya ZD are in development now. 

April 23, 2007 Leica Visoflex screens with the 1.33 digital crop formats are currently available in our #1 plain matte or #2 microprism spot center.  

April 17, 2007 FujiFilm USA in progress of releasing firmware version 1.06 for the S5 cameras now to be announced soon.

April 16, 2007 Canon USA has released pricing and news that the 1D Mark III is now scheduled to be available late May 2007. Canon 1D Mark III body with Brightscreen® and 8x10 crop currently  $ 4599.00 on order now and accepting orders first come first served.

March 21, 2007 Fuji just released a firmware update for the S5 cameras version 1.04. We will be installing this and any other more current releases on all cameras we sell or service as a no charge courtesy.