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Valhalla, NY, October 13, 2006 - FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. welcomes 15 new members and its established veterans to the 2006/2007 Fujifilm Talent Team. In an effort to further support the imaging community in all photographic endeavors, Fujifilm has enhanced its team of imaging leaders to include experts from all disciplines of professional photography, including wedding photographers, portrait artists, landscape and nature photographers, commercial shooters, fine artists and photo marketing educators.

The Fujifilm Talent Team consists of 92 world renowned photographers who share their vision and expertise with both current and new generations of photographic artists and business people.

The Talent Team's mission is to communicate their knowledge and expertise in the photographic field while clearly defining how to make today's imaging environment a more creative and profitable experience. Whether capturing their images on film or via digital means, these talented photographers are all leaders in their field and are Fujifilm Shooters. The Talent Team’s activities include providing seminars and workshops, and producing art and gallery exhibits.

Joining the Fujifilm Talent Team this year are: Armando Chacon, Carlos Marquez, Carol Andrews, David Brookover, Don Gale, Douglas Dubler, Gina LeVay, Jim Clark, Jose Villa, Mike Moats, Stewart & Susan Powers, Tony Smith, David Collier, Dror-Forshee Photography and Helena Palazzi.

Fujifilm is unique in providing cutting-edge analog and digital technology in all areas of photography. The company's advanced image capture capabilities are the result of continuous advancements in analog film, as well as award winning Finepix DSLR series cameras. Fujifilm also boasts unrivaled silver based output capability, including its Frontier Digital Lab Systems and Crystal Archive Color Paper and, in conjunction with its dealer and lab partners, makes today’s hybrid workflow less time consuming and more profitable. The Fujifilm Talent Team’s message reflects that.

"Every one of our Talent Team Members is a precious resource for us," said Kayce Baker, Director of Field/Trade Marketing – Fujifilm Professional Products. "We are honored to have each of them on board. Fujifilm is as committed to them as they are to us." The 2006/2007 Fujifilm Talent Team members are:

About Fujifilm
Fujifilm brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries including medical, life sciences, consumer electronic, chemical, graphic arts, information systems, photography and office products based on its vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company provides products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as to improved health and environmental protection. It is the global leader in digital minilabs; Computed Radiography systems; ink dyes, pigments and UV inks for inkjet printers and materials used in the production of flat panel displays. It was ranked number 18 for U.S. patents granted in 2005, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and in the year ended March 31, 2006, had global revenues of $22.8 billion.

FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc., Valhalla, NY, is a U.S. marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, providing digital and analog photographic Imaging Systems, Recording/Storage Media and Motion Picture Film products and services to consumers, professionals and businesses.

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