ScanR turns photos to PDFs

Digital Camera Info reports the launch of a service by ScanR, whereby digital images of documents are cleaned up and transformed into PDF documents. The service is being offered free of charge at www.scanR.com, where consumers may try out the product for a limited period of time.

Using images obtained from digital cameras with a resolution of 1MP and more, the ScanR service neatens the image, eliminating shadows, low light, blur and angle issues.

Rudy Ruano, ScanR`s Ceo stated "ScanR brings mobility to the multi-billion dollar scan, copy and fax market, by taking the scanner off the desktop and putting it in your pocket."

According to Photo District News, the organisation governing World Cup Soccer has moved away from new rules that would have limited the online use of news photographs shot during soccer matches.

FIFA has decreased the 2-hour post-match embargo, now allowing photos to be posted online immediately after the match. Rules were also drawn up restricting the use of sequential photographs. News agencies had to formally agree to these rules before being allowed the photo credentials to cover matches.

The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) met with FIFA for talks, in which FIFA agreed to drop all restrictions on the digital publication of images.

Digital Photography Review reports Mamiya unveiled its ZD digital medium format camera. The ZD features a 46 x 36 mm CCD screen and 22 megapixel resolution.

The ZD features RAW files of 35MB, resulting in excellent quality. These RAW files may be converted into JPEG`s for faster processing.

This camera features an ASIC engine, which uses power saving technology to prolong battery life and provide accurate white balance. Users may choose between two types of memory cards, as the ZD features a slot for both CF and SD cards.