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Waukegan, IL (PRWEB) March 06, 2013

Fotodiox (http://www.fotodioxpro.com), a leading lens adapter and accessories manufacturer and distributor, today introduces the RhinoCam, a camera system that, for the first time in the digital age, puts the power of a full-size 645 medium format back into the hands of virtually any photographer. Utilizing the Sony NEX camera sensor, RhinoCam enables photographers at any level to capture the dramatic detail and sharpness only available with a sensor three times larger than even a high-end full-frame 35mm sensor. The first release from Fotodioxs new Vizelex line of premium high-end camera systems and adapters, the RhinoCam delivers stunning 140+ megapixel images while offering photographers their choice of low-cost sensor options and classic lenses.

Capable of creating the dramatic panoramic and full 645 medium format images previously reserved for photographers working with expensive medium format back cameras, RhinoCam is ideal for landscape, commercial and architectural photographers seeking remarkably high resolution at a fraction of the cost. Via an interchangeable lens mount, RhinoCam couples either a Pentax 645, Mamiya 645, or Hasselblad V medium format lens with a Sony NEX series camera. The built-in Composition Screen enables photographers to preview the composed shot. The lens remains firmly in place while the RhinoCams moving platform positions the NEX sensor for multiple precisely-positioned exposures. RhinoCam also mounts directly onto a 4×5 board to open up additional possibilities with wider angle lenses, tilt shifts, bellows systems and more.

RhinoCam offers a cost-effective alternative to full size medium format back options which cost 20 to 30 times more than the Sony NEX, said Drew Strickland, vice president of marketing for Fotodiox. This innovative system makes it possible for photographers to achieve the high quality resolution, detail and sharpness found in images taken with medium format cameras, but for under $ 1,000.

After the capture process, it takes seconds to merge the multiple exposures into one larger images using automated stitching functionality built into recent versions of Adobe® Photoshop® and other software offerings. RhinoCam images are finalized using the more accurate flat stitching method, avoiding the perspective errors and curvilinear distortion present in images joined via spherical stitching often found with motorized systems that move both camera body and lens. The result is a panorama or 645 medium format photograph that is well over four times the normal resolution of a high-end full-frame 35mm camera sensor. The finished result using a Sony NEX-7 is a 140+ megapixel image with incredible detail and sharpness.

RhinoCam features include:

    Compact and lightweight construction ideal for backpack photographers who would otherwise need to transport much heavier gear to photograph large vistas
    Connects a low cost camera sensor with a medium format lens for astonishing medium format photography at a fraction of the normal price
    Preview the composed image before taking the first shot with the built in Composition Screen
    Mount a modern camera sensor onto 4×5 equipment using the RhinoCam system
    Multiple exposures are in a linear array, perfect for flat-stitching to reduce distortion errors inherent in spherical stitching
    When the user upgrades their camera, the RhinoCam delivers even higher quality pictures

RhinoCam is currently compatible with all Sony NEX mount cameras and the following interchangeable lens mounts: Pentax 645, Mamiya 645, and Hasselblad V. The RhinoCam precision system is priced at $ 500 and available for order today from http://www.fotodioxpro.com.

About Fotodiox

Serving the photo and video markets since 2004, Fotodiox is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality professional photography and videography accessories at wholesale prices. Fotodiox is the developer and exclusive distributor of the WonderPana, as well as the premium Vizelex line of high-end camera systems and adapters. The company also markets a full line of professional photography accessories and lighting equipment, including flash strobes and wedding photography kits, daylight fluorescent lighting, tungsten lighting and video lighting kits. For more information about Fotodiox visit http://www.fotodiox.com and http://www.facebook.com/fotodiox.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 27, 2006

Over 30 Van Dyke Brown photographic prints created by Patrick Barrett will be displayed as part of an upcoming Brooklyn Public Library exhibit on alternative and historic photography techniques. An opening reception for Back To Basics will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00pm at the Central Library Branch, Grand Army Plaza. The exhibit runs through May 14, 2006 and also features the work of local artists Michel Bayard and Doug Schwab.

Patrick Barrett is a self-taught photo artist who concentrates on historic or alternative printing processes, often using low-tech and handmade cameras. As a Brooklyn resident, Barretts inspiration comes from the many buildings and structures that have become elements of living history, managing to retain their stamp on a neighborhood regardless of the shine or fast pace represented by their newcomer neighbors. His photojournaling of this collection of landmarks and architectural oddities led to an exploration of techniques that also held a compelling place in the present, despite origins in another era.    

Barretts use of the late 19th centuryVan Dyke process is an attempt to return these structures to their heyday. Many of the places pictured in this exhibit were being built or used when the technique was first being developed. Its process is deceptively simple, using basic running water and sunlight to develop. It is representative of a time when photography was coming into its own and of a time when a previously unknown pace of city living was taking hold of New York. Additional details on this exhibit can be found at http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/events/exhibitions/2006

Patrick Barrett Photographic Prints produces Polaroid film image transfers and manipulations, Van Dyke prints, pinhole camera work, and silver gelatin prints. Works have been recently exhibited at Gallery 440, Galapagos Art Space, Shakespeare’s Sister, and Southpaw. Patrick Barrett lives and makes photographic prints in Brooklyn and participates in the annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour. For more information on his work and the processes, please visit http://www.pbarrettphoto.com

Brooklyn Public Library is an independent New York City library system serving the borough of Brooklyn. It is the fifth largest in the United States. Its Central Library, Business Library, and 58 branch libraries offer free information, programs and computer access to people of all ages. You can reach the Library’s resources of over 70 reference databases, catalog information and news 24 hours a day at http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org.

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Sturgeon Bay, WI (PRWEB) March 26, 2013

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Chiropractor and Naturopath Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP, points out that the Baby Boomer Generation (born 1946 to 1964) has continually caused revolutionary adaptations in societys infrastructure as they age. There have been rapid expansions to service their needs, followed by rapid contractions. School systems and other infrastructure were overbuilt, only to be torn down or repurposed.

As the Baby Boomers came into the workforce, their taxes generated vast sums of money to support the Social Security and Medicare systems. These benefits radically expanded as there was no apparent end to this growth. Now as the Baby Boomers reach retirement, the US healthcare system must prepare for the impending explosion from increasing healthcare needs with fewer workers to pick up the bills.

In the January 2013 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, researchers Smith, Davis, Stano, and Whedon published the results from analyzing data from a longitudinal Medical Expenditures Panel Survey of 71,838 respondents. They used this data to determine the future impact of an aging population on the trends in back pain and chronicity, along with estimates on the costs for treatment.

The researchers surveyed respondents for back pain at 4 to 6 month intervals across 2 year periods during 2000-2007. The respondents were divided into 5 separate groups: Elders (born before 1935), Preboomers (born 1935-1944), Boomers (born 1945-1964), Postboomers (born 1965-1975), and Younger Adults (born after 1975). They identified 8262 non-chronic and 3842 chronic cases of back pain. During the surveyed time period, overall cases of back pain increased 29%, while chronic back pain increased by 64%. When adjusted to 2010 dollars, costs increased by 129% from $ 15.6 billion in the 2000-2001 biennium, to $ 35.7 billion during 2006-2007.

The researchers also noted that back pain is second only to upper respiratory infections for why patients consult doctors. The prevalence of back pain, especially chronic back pain is rapidly escalating, principally because of an aging population. At retirement, 25% of Elders through Baby Boomers have chronic back pain, with 40% of this back pain becoming chronic. In recent years, the prevalence of back pain has been increasing by 8.3% annually, with 25% of sufferers accounting for 75% of costs.

The prevalence and chronicity of back pain threatens to strain an already overstretched US healthcare system. Smith et al. summarized researchers Deyo, Mirza, Turner, and Martin in their paper Overtreating Chronic Back Pain: Time to Back Off?: It is imperative to identify and dramatically improve the delivery of high-value care. The curative acute model often fails because many will never fully recover from back pain. A chronic care model demands better coordination of care which focuses on prevention, education, self-care, and functional improvement.

Publishing in the journal Pain, the research team led by Cynthia O Townsend used a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach for chronic back pain averaging 9 years, which was able to achieve significant and sustained improvements in pain severity and function while withdrawing opioid usage. Townsends group notes that doctors treating back pain need to cooperate in developing multi-disciplinary guidelines that identify and encourage the delivery of the most efficient and cost-effective care.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) through its health plan has already taken steps in that direction. Realizing the high failure rate and extensive costs of surgery, the university has studied ways to increase success and minimize costs in treating chronic low back pain. On January 1, 2012, the health plan implemented a clinical initiative stating:

To be considered for surgery, patients with chronic low back pain must have:

    Tried and failed a 3-month course of conservative management, which includes physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, and medication.
    Completed UPMC Health Plans Low Back Pain Health Coaching Program.
This policy was developed using evidence-based literature and professional society guidelines, as well as the input of external medical professionals with expertise in the area

To quote Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP, The results of Chiropractic in the treatment of lower back pain have spoken for themselves in the reduction of time lost from work, reduction of healthcare costs and time off work, increased successful results, and patient satisfaction. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has taken the lead in what doctors should have always been focused on: what is best for the patient.

Additional information about Chiropractic, Naturopathy, and other forms of natural health care has been provided by Moellendorf Chiropractic Office, Ltd. at http://www.all-about-wellness.com. Using the latest research findings, Moellendorf Chiropractic Office, Ltd. uses a comprehensive package of Chiropractic care, decompression traction therapy, active therapeutic movement training, cold laser therapy, and natural nutrition for the natural treatment of pain without drugs or surgery.

About: Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP

Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP attended the University of WisconsinSuperior where he majored in Physics and Mathematics, with a minor in art photography. While attending the University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, he assisted in research on ribosomal proteins. Completing his Chiropractic studies at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, he graduated Cum Laude (with high honors) in 1983. He started Moellendorf Chiropractic Office, Ltd. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1983. In 1996, Dr. Moellendorf was awarded his Doctorate in Naturopathy from Trinity School of Natural Health. In 2001, he received Chiropractics most prestigious award, the honorary Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers degree, for his thesis The Workings of Innate Intelligence in Obsessive/Compulsive and Addictive Behaviors. This paper was chosen for publishing in the book Philosophic Contemplations vol. 2 in 2002. In June of 2012, Dr. Moellendorf authored his first book titled Healthcares Best Kept Secret which can be ordered on Amazon. Dr. Moellendorf can be contacted by phone (920) 493-2126, fax (920) 743-1145, email jgmoellendorf(at)itol(dot)com, his website at http://www.all-about-wellness.com, or send a carrier pigeon to 44.84722N and 87.36416W.

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Carle Place, NY (PRWEB) September 23, 2012

The Marsid M&M Group (mmprint.com), a leading provider and online printer of booklets, catalogs, calendars, newsletters and brochures announced today the acquisition of a fully restored Heidelberg windmill press. The unique printing press is capable of custom die cutting, metallic foil stamping and multi-level die embossing. These old school printing and finishing methods are available for printed brochures, postcards, folders, business cards, stationery, custom packaging and special marketing materials. The printed results provide a high end look and feel to their customers orders that many printing companies today no longer offer, making it a highly specialized service.

Barry Caputo, co-owner at The Marsid M&M Group, stated, “We decided that in order to move forward, we had to take a step back in time, to our roots one might say.”

This workhorse windmill press, which the staff refers to as Heidi,” was built in the early 1960s and has been fully restored and given a new home at their Long Island, NY based printing company. Sid Halpern, Co- Owner at The Marsid M&M Group, personally spent weeks building a special history of printing room that is decorated with print nostalgia and photography illustrating the history of printing. He stated Ive been printing for over 40 years and its just an incredible feeling to use, restore and combine the printing equipment of yester-year that we learned on, with our advanced plate and die making technologies of today.

To visit The Marsid M&M Groups die cutting and foil stamping center online, please visit http://www.mmprint.com/Heidelberg.cfm or call 877-mmprint for more information.

About The Marsid M&M Group:

The Marsid M&M Group is a privately held, brick and mortar printing company located in New York and provides online printing service to businesses across the US. With over 40 years of experience providing quality offset printing and digital printing, graphic design, mailing services and fulfillment services to corporate, small business and individuals, The Marsid M&M Group is without a doubt the first choice for marketers and advertisers who require commercial printing. Their mission is to supply clients with timely, reliable, innovative and affordable printed solutions utilizing state of the art equipment operated by a highly skilled production staff and customer service professionals who are dedicated to providing printed products and services that exceed all expectations.