New scanner from Reflecta

 Kenro has announced the UK launch of a new scanner, the Reflecta IMAGEBOX LCD9.

The Reflecta IMAGEBOX LCD9 makes it very easy to scan slides, negatives and photos. It has a resolution of nine megapixels (2400 dpi) and comes with a 2.7 inch LCD display. The unit can be operated independently from a computer making it a highly versatile piece of kit.

A highlight of the IMAGEBOX is the Magic Touch technology, a scratch and dust removal system based on infrared technology for slides and negatives.

Photographs (up to 6”x4”) are scanned by simply placing them onto the scanner surface and hitting the start button, no photo holder is required and the scan time is just one second. The ImageBox LCD9 comes with a slide holder for 4 framed slides, a film strip holder for negative / positive film strips with up to 6 images, power adaptor, USB cable, TV cable and user manual.

The IMAGEBOX is a self-contained unit that measures 245mm x 229mm x 180mm, weighs 1.8kg and has a RRP of £280

Kenro's managing director, Paul Kench comments: “The new Reflecta IMAGEBOX is an ideal tool for enthusiast photographers who need to view and scan images quickly and easily. The fact that it can operate without a PC is a real advantage, and files can even be viewed on a standard TV.”

To view Kenro's full range, or for details of your nearest stockist please visit www.kenro.co.uk - alternatively call Kenro's head office on 01793 615836 for further information.

Swains hit the road with Fujifilm this autumn

 Fujifilm is joining forces with Swains (Fujifilm's distribution partner for the FDIS group) to embark on a series of roadshows that will give photo retailers the opportunity to check-out the latest equipment, speak to the experts and also take advantage of some very special roadshow offers.

The dates and venues are:

September
Tuesday 13 - Glasgow, Holiday Inn at Glasgow Airport
Thursday 15 - Warrington, Daresbury Park
Tuesday 20 / Wednesday 21 - Belfast, Holiday Inn
Tuesday 27 - Bristol Aztec Hotel
Wednesday 28 - London (Heathrow) Holiday Inn

October
Tuesday 4 - Newcastle, Village Hotel
Thursday 6 - Birmingham, Ramada at Sutton Coldfield
Sunday 9 - Hunstanton, Le Strange Hotel

Fujifilm will be demonstrating their best selling DL430 Dryminilab system along with the Smartpix kiosk, Epson 7890 wide format printer and the newly launched PhotoBook Builder.

Swains are one of two main distributors for the Fujifilm Quick Print Station, the newly launched space-saving photo printing solution, and the roadshows will be the first chance to see this exciting new product. They will also be showing the new 'Memorie' instant photo book and the latest range of the Coral Coast albums.

The roadshows will be an opportunity to see the latest 'pay as you go' smart phones from Vodaphone. The Swains team will be on-hand to offer expert advice on how to use the Vodaphone brand to attract more of the younger generation into stores and how to encourage them to print and display the images they take via their mobile phones.

The final quarter of the year is always a vital time for retailers and Swains have collated a series of 15 special deals involving the latest hardware including cameras and printing options, come along to the roadshows to find out more.