Digital BW, The Print

A couple of weeks ago the San Francisco Branch of the list got
together in downtown San Francisco to eat donuts, show off prints,
bitch and moan about ink fading and printers clogging, and otherwise
enjoy each others company.

Along the way there was some discussion of various digital cameras,
including the new Foveon/Sigma camera.  I mentioned that I knew of an
upcoming talk as part of Stephen Johnson's Lecture Series by Dick
Lyon, one of Foveon's head geeks.  Several people expressed interest
and I promised to send information, but (of course) didn't collect
addresses.  So, sorry for the wide distribution, but if you're in the
S.F. Bay area and interested in the device, this might be a good
evening.  Here's the information (clipped from Stephen's newsletter,
with his blessing):

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PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE SERIES

The Foveon X3: The Scientist and the Photographer

Richard Lyon, Chief Scientist, Foveon, Inc. and
Stephen Johnson, Photographer 

Wednesday, October 9, 2002, 7-8:30pm
Location: Stephen Johnson Photography Studios

Join us us for a first look at a remarkable new digital photography
technology.

Last February Foveon announced the first full resolution color instant
capture camera, using their X3 Sensor.  It caused quite a stir,
sparking everything from shock to admiration and disbelief.  At
Photokina in Germany last week, Sigma began showing the shipping
version of the camera (due later this month) with a surprising price
of $1800.

Steve has been consulting with Foveon for many years and has been
testing the X3 technology for over a year.  Steve and Dick will talk
about their perspectives on the camera and this breakthrough
technology.  Most of the time will be given to Mr. Lyon's presentation
on the technology.

http://www.sjphoto.com/lecture-series_X3.html

Admission: $5.
Admission price can be applied to any purchase during the evening.

RSVP is required as seating is limited.
Call (650) 355-7507 or email michelle@...
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If/when you RSVP, mention that you heard about it from George....

g.