Sierra Imaging's Image Expert Software is Bundled With Epson's New 3MP Zoom Digital Camera

Business Wire, May 8, 2000

Business Editors

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2000

EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z and Image Expert Team Up To Provide The Ultimate

Digital Photo Experience for Professionals and Hobbyists Alike

Sierra Imaging, Inc. announced today that Image Expert(R) v.1.8.7, its critically acclaimed image management and communication software, is bundled with Epson America Inc.'s new PhotoPC 3000Z digital camera, introduced today.

The PhotoPC 3000Z, Epson's first three-megapixel USB zoom digital camera, features up to 2544 x 1904 pixel resolution, 24-bit color, Epson's HyPict(TM) image enhancement technology, as well as a built-in microphone and speaker with the ability to record video clips up to 25-seconds.

With Sierra Imaging's Image Expert software installed on a computer, photo enthusiasts of all levels can increase productivity with imaging tools that make managing, sharing and printing digital photos as fun as taking them. The intuitive software is fully featured, flexible and easy-to-use, making it ideal for everyone from first-time users to corporate professionals using digital photos in their workflow.

"Image Expert's seamless integration with the PhotoPC 3000Z gives our customers all of the tools they need to locate, view, organize and print high quality images with incredible ease," said Lisa Dempsey, product manager, digital cameras for Epson America.

Running on the Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and Apple Macintosh operating systems, Image Expert enables PhotoPC 3000Z digital photographers to:

      --  View, organize and manage images in albums using thumbnail
        representations

      --  Import and play back the PhotoPC 3000Z's 25-second video clips

      --  E-mail PhotoPC 3000Z high-resolution photos

      --  Download and play back audio files created using the PhotoPC
        3000Z's built-in microphone, or use a computer microphone to
        record additional audio annotations from a PC

      --  Optimize the use of inkjet paper and support a variety of
        custom sizes and perforated paper through enhanced print
        templates

      --  Create slide shows with images

      --  Use single-button "Fix-It" function for automatic color
        balance

      --  Drag and drop images from the PhotoPC 3000Z to OLE 2.0
        applications

      --  Rotate and crop images

      --  Control contrast, brightness, color and sharpness

"Epson's new compact digital camera is an exciting leap forward, especially for the business professional who requires more functionality than most digital cameras provide," said John Omvik, product-marketing manager for Sierra Imaging. "We are pleased once again to partner with Epson and offer consumers this compelling imaging solution. Given the exceptionally high-quality images produced by the PhotoPC 3000Z, plus the powerful range of organization tools provided by Image Expert, PhotoPC 3000Z owners will have the ability to assemble an impressive, professional-looking body of work."

For more information about Image Expert and the latest list of supported cameras, visit the company's website at www.sierraimaging.com.

About Sierra Imaging

Founded in 1994, Sierra offers "one-stop-shopping" for all key digital camera components, embedded imaging chips, firmware, and imaging application software, allowing OEMs rapid market entry leveraging their individual strategies. The company's framework for delivering digital still camera product success is the most complete in the industry today, including their design of advanced embedded imaging chips and design kits, software for imaging peripherals, and turnkey system designs. Sierra's award-winning Image Expert software product line, available for both Macintosh and Windows operating systems, continues to be the primary leader in superior image communication interfaces for digital cameras since its public introduction in 1997. It currently supports most popular digital cameras and is a proven and well-reviewed camera software package. More recently, Sierra has pioneered the first imaging software for Windows CE devices, offering a truly mobile and affordable imaging solution. Reach Sierra Imaging at http://www.sierraimaging.com.

Note to Editors: Image Expert and Camio are registered trademarks of Sierra Imaging in the United States and other countries. Reminessence is a trademark of Sierra Imaging. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.