Epson Intro P-6000 & P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewers Aimed at ‘On-The-Go’ Photographers

Epson have officially detailed two new Multimedia Photo Viewers in the form of the P-6000 and P-7000 which offer photographers the ability to store their images on the devices inbuilt hard disk as well as view their captures - in both JPEG and RAW file formats - courtesy of an integrated 640 x 480 VGA 16.7 million colour 4” LCD screen.

Boasting 94% of the Adobe RGB color space ensuring supreme colour accuracy, Epson’s new Multimedia Photo Viewers come with 80GB and 160GB capacity hard drives (P-6000 and P-7000 respectively) and, apart from supporting JPEG and RAW file formats also offer MPEG-4, Motion JPEG and H.264/AVC SVGA video file compatibility as will as support for MP3 audio files with sound being provided via an inbuilt headphone socket allowing the user to hook up either headphones or external speakers.

Epson P-6000 & P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewers Key Features:

• Large 4-inch LCD with new, exclusive Epson Photo Fine Premia technology displays over 16.7 million colors, encompassing 94 percent of Adobe RGB color space for superior color accuracy
• 80GB (P-6000) and new 160GB (P-7000) high capacity hard drives
• Faster download speed – up to 35 percent faster than previous models
• New convenient jog dial to quickly scroll through images
• Wider LCD viewing angle
• Zoom function to confirm image focus and fine detail
• RAW and JPEG file support
• Built-in CompactFlash and Secure Digital memory card slots with many other cards supported via third-party adapter
• Compatible with high-speed UDMA CompactFlash cards
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to three hours for extended shoots
• High-speed USB 2.0 interface for device to device backup
• Audio/video output to present customized slideshows

‘Over the years, Epson has established enduring relationships with world-renowned photographers,’ said Paul Warren of product management, Epson America, Inc. ‘This dialogue gives us insight on how to improve our technology to better meet pro photographers’ needs in the field. The Epson P-6000 and P-7000 are products of this relationship and cater not only to professional photographers, but also advanced amateurs and photo enthusiasts with a range of valuable features.’

Offering up to a somewhat unspectacular 3 hours of battery life based on a full charge, Epson’s P-6000 and P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewers will both become available from September and will retail for around $600 and $800 respectively.

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