Released on = October 30, 2006, 10:52 am

Press Release Author = Ramin Ekhtiar

Industry = Electronics

Press Release Summary = FS-4 line features new design, HD capability, and extended
recording with up to 7.5 hours of DV/HDV record time

Press Release Body = FS-4 line features new design, HD capability, and extended
recording with up to 7.5 hours of DV/HDV record time

Campbell, CALIF., October 30, 2006 -- Focus Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ CM: FCSE), a
worldwide leader in video production and conversion technology, today announced its
new line-up of award winning FS-4 Portable Direct To Edit® (DTE) Recorders.

The new FS-4Pro HD models feature higher capacities, with 60GB, 80GB, and 100GB
versions providing between 4.5 and 7.5 hours of DV/HDV recording. The FS-4HD ships
with a 40GB disk drive allowing 3 hours of DV/HDV recording. In addition, all FS-4
models include HD recording capabilities and have a sleek, all-black enclosure.

"We are seeing much higher demand for HD record capabilities from our customers as
well as a requirement for longer record times,\" said Matt McEwen, senior product
manager for Focus Enhancements. \"Our new FS-4 line-up allows videographers to record
in either DV or HDV, as well as provides more options in terms of record capacity.
Focus Enhancements delivers the most comprehensive solution for recording SD or HD
formats for Direct To Edit connectivity, which streamlines workflow, increases
productivity, and saves production time and money."

In HD mode, the FS-4Pro HD models are capable of recording in either the M2T file
format as well as the unique QuickTime HDV format for Direct To Edit use with Apple
Final Cut Pro. In addition to eight available DV25 DTE file formats including AVI
Type 2, QuickTime, Matrox AVI and Canopus AVI, the FS-4 HD and FS-4Pro HD are also
capable of recording in the HDV M2T file format. Additional DV25 files formats are
also available on the Pro models including Avid OMF, MXF and Pinnacle AVI.

Featuring a comprehensive backlit display, easy-to-use menu system, hard drive, and
removable, rechargeable battery, the Focus FS-4 HD line is the perfect DTE companion
for any DV or HDV handheld shoots. The new FS-4 HD and FS-4Pro HD Portable DTE
Recorders weigh in at only one pound with a profile of 1.5 inches thin and add the
company's industry-standard DTE functionality to DV and HDV handheld camcorders.
Whether mounted directly to the camcorder or clipped to a belt, the new FS-4 is
designed to excel in the field.

The all-new FS-4 model line-up is available now through Focus Enhancements'
worldwide dealer and distributor network. The FS-4 HD 40GB model is available for a
US MSRP of $799, while the FS-4Pro HD 60GB, 80GB and 100GB are available for MSRPs
of $1,295, $1,595 and $1,895, respectively. The FS-4Pro HD 80GB and 100GB versions
also include the 3 hour, high capacity battery as standard.

Links:
Company and product information - visit www.focusinfo.com
FS-4 DTE Recorders - http://www.focusinfo.com/solutions/catalog.asp?id

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Contact Details = Ramin Ekhtiar
FutureWorks, Inc.
408.428.0895 ext 102
ramin@future-works.com