Current Technologies: At Scott Hancock Photography, you receive the kind of quality and service you expect. Our company is always evolving as the needs or our customers change and as new opportunities are created in the market. You can rest assured that, working with Scott Hancock Photography, you will enjoy the latest services, technology and developments in the industry.

The new CANON EOS-1Ds Mark II: The industry's highest resolution digital SLR camera, at 16.7 raw megapixels, the CANON EOS-1Ds Mark II digital camera is the highest resolution sensor ever to be used in an EOS 16.7 Megapixel, Full Frame CMOS Sensor with DIGIC II Image Processor

And for the Techies out there the following intense info...

Canon's newly developed, 16.7 megapixel full Size CMOS sensor captures more pixels faster, for no-compromise high-resolution photography. With a recorded image size of 4992 x 3328 pixels, and low noise levels comparable to the EOS-1D Mark II, the EOS-1Ds Mark II can create images large enough for almost any purpose, whether on location or in the studio. With ISO ratings of 50-3200, there's almost nowhere this sensor won't perform. As with its predecessor, the EOS-1Ds Mark II's sensor is full frame, meaning no focal length conversion factor-lenses will have the same angle of view as they would on a 35mm camera.

With RAW plus four JPEG file sizes available, from 16.7 megapixels down to 4.2 megapixels, The EOS-1Ds MARK II can be adjusted to conserve space on memory cards if large images are not the priority of the shoot.

Our NEW backup camera...

The Canon EOS 5D offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses Canon's superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. Its full-frame 12.8 Megapixel CMOS sensor combines with Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points, and "Picture Style" color control to deliver images of superior quality with enough resolution for any application. With its wide-angle capabilities, 2.5 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the 5D is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line.

Also added to the studio...

The EF 28-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM telephoto zoom lens has been developed with an improved Image Stabilizer Technology, provides up to three stops of "shake" correction, and the "Mode 2" option stabilizes images while panning with a moving subject. The zoom ring can be locked at any position, we love this lens

Also...

A new L-series 16-28 mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for our CANON camera. Superior optics are assured by the use of three Aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical coatings are optimized for use with digital cameras. This lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28m), and offers both Canon's full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type USM for fast and silent AF. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, it offers weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series lenses.

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EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens, L-series super telephoto zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. The fluorite and Super UD-glass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum. The floating system also ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths. The Image Stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II.


When shooting connected to the TV monitor in the studio images can be previewed immediately and you know exactly what your getting. On location, when necessary, there is a small LCD preview window with a zoom mode that can show great detail. Digital photography is perfect for those who need high quality and don't want to wait for film processing and or scanning

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 All of our processing is done on the latest Pro Mac G5s. One G5 on site and one G5 off sight, with two G4s as backups and a iMac G5 used for clients proofing of images

Using the current Mac OS X v1.4 Tiger processor

We use the latest Adobe Photoshop CS3: includes automated tools that slash the time needed for selecting and compositing; live filters that boost the comprehensive, nondestructive editing toolset; and a streamlined interface and new, timesaving tools that make your work flow faster.

NEGATIVE SCANNING
Also, with the installation of our high-end Flextight scanner, we have the capability and experience to provide you with the highest quality scans for a reasonable price. In addition, when we scan your negatives for restoration purposes or earlier negative of yours in our files, we have an added interest in that with this added technology and the computer to further enhance your past portraits even better. Even swap a head from the other negative. Our scanner offers a new technology that gives us the sharpest and clearest negative or positive scans possible without the dust and other artifacts that often come with a scanner that mounts film to a glass drum. A traditional drum scanner requires tape or gel to adhere the original to the drum ensuring sharp focus over the entire scan. With the Flextight, there is no taping, no gel and no glass between the original and the scanning device. The resulting scans are razor sharp and amazingly free of dust.
Out performs scanners with even higher resolution Because of its advanced optics and high signal-to-noise ratio, the Flextight photo produces images with better sharpness and clarity than you would expect from many scanners working at an even higher resolution.

The images captured by this scanner show an extremely wide dynamic range and uniform sharpness across their full width. You can concentrate on taking great photos with your camera while being sure that your scanner will honor and preserve your efforts for reproduction.


IN HOUSE PRINTING


We introduced the Epson 7600 late fall of 2004
our house Epson 7600 printer capable of printing up to 24� x 30� portraits, has been added for quick turnarounds.

Welcome to the most desirable photographic printers ever produced by Epson - the all-new Epson stylus.® Pro 7600 Series. Designed in collaboration with some of the world's best-known photographers and printmakers, Epson created these next generation of 24-inch photographic printers that will produce some of the world's most exciting photographic prints.
Representing advancements in ink, print head and printer engine design, the professional level Epson Stylus Pro 7600 printers incorporates technologies that have never before been available to printing professionals.
A true milestone in high-tech pigmented ink technology Epson Ultra Chrome- Ink can produce color prints with a color gamut approaching today's standard dye ink technologies. And for the first time, produce great looking black and white photography capable of satisfying demanding black and white photographers.
Taking full advantage of Epson Ultra Chrome Ink technology, Epson created a brand new Micro Piezo DX3- print head able to produce an astonishing resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi. Designed specifically to handle seven color printing, Epson's most advanced print head will ensure a level of photographic quality that must been seen to be believed.
24" wide format printer. Maximum resolution 2880 x 1440 dpi 4 picoliter droplet size. Available with 7-color Epson Ultra Chrome Ink or 6-color Epson Photographic Dye Ink

 

 Also new is the HENSEL PORTY RING FLASH.  This is a way COOL flash, lots of fun!