Advances in today's imaging sensors have
relinquished the need for excessive power
output in today’s strobes,but the need for
professional quality remains. With reductions in
size and weight each power pack still maintains
the same color temperature and flash
consistency as our previous packs and can now recycle faster than ever before.
Photoflex® Inc. of Watsonville, CA. announces the release of five new OctoDome® Extra Small Kits for ShoeMount Flash. Each of the five kits include an 18 inch extra small OctoDome® nxt, adjustable ShoeMount hardware, basic OctoConnector, and a HeavyDuty swivel for connecting the kit to a camera bracket or light stand. The aforementioned items describe the Basic Kit, designed for photographers that already own a ShoeMount flash and radio trigger.
Tenba announces that is has expanded and upgraded its line of durable and weather-resistant Roadie II Photo/Laptop Cases. Roadie rolling cases allow photographers to take their equipment off their neck, shoulders and back, and put it all on wheels.
The new DAIWA DST-43 tripod has a professional true-fluid pan head with 60mm ball mount. The tripod can handle up to 4kgs (8.8 pounds) of camera and equipment.
The DST-43 all-metal head comes complete with one pan handle but has handle mounts on both sides of the head for two-handle use.
The head has a long-side quick release plate for easy mounting and dismounting of the camera. There is also an illuminated bubble level that lights up for 20 seconds when it's button is pushed. This makes it easy to set up and level in dark places.
Lexar Media announced the new Lexar Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) memory cards. The new high-capacity Lexar Professional 133x SDXC cards enable the capture, storage, and transfer of extended lengths of 1080p high-definition (HD) video and continuous, rapid-fire image capture in a single, high-performance solution. The Lexar Professional 133x SDXC card is the first available in a 128GB capacity, and is also offered in a 64GB capacity. Both cards are speed rated at 133x, providing a minimum guaranteed transfer speed of 20MB per second, and feature a Class 10 speed designation. For additional information about Lexar Professional SDXC cards, visit www.lexar.com.
The creator of sturdy, stylish camera and carry bags for today’s technology-dependent, on-the-go lifestyle is introducing a body-hugging DSLR bag in four trendy colors, matching lens bags, a full-sized jack rolling satchel, and more.
The northern German manufacturer of
camera straps is now giving away 50 models of the new Sniper-Strap PRO to photo clubs.
Besides the approved features such as shock absorber, cutter crasher and insurance, the next
generation also comes with a ball-bearing stainless steel connector which is directly attached to
the camera.
Argraph Corporation, the international supplier of photographic / imaging products, is introducing the new E-filming Digital Drive 360° Panorama Camera Base, an automatic system for making panorama, spherical and 3D rotation photographs quickly, easily and affordably.
Remote viewing and shutter release capability opens up a host of picture opportunities, from working high atop camera platforms from ground level to very low level shooting without muddying your clothes (given your camera lacks an articulating monitor) to placing your camera in spots and being able to view and shoot without your being right behind the viewfinder. Many photographers routinely work with radio triggers for flash, especially in studio environments where the lights are set in position and photographer and model or subject move. The Hahnel Inspire adds to the mix with remote shutter release and viewing in one.
Here in this Hahnel supplied illustration you get a good idea of the way the unit works, setting up a signal relationship for both remote viewing and shutter release.
Epson America introduced its most advanced 13-inch printer to date – the Epson Stylus Photo R3000.
Designed for professional photographers and fine artists, the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 draws
from the advanced technology of Epson Stylus Pro-series printers to deliver gallery-quality
black-and-white output and vivid color prints. This printer also includes new features such as
high-capacity individual ink cartridges, advanced media handling to support a wide range of
paper types, and Ethernet and wireless-N connectivity.
Their next rare camera auction will be February 20, 2011 in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Featured items will be a Leica B Dial Set Compur, Leica 250 Reporter, black Leica M3, a black Nikon SP, an unused black Leica M2 in the box, a black Summarex, and many other rare and unusual pieces.
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) has introduced the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card. The card features Ultra High Speed (UHS) technology from the newly released SD 3.0 specification and achieves up to 45MB/sec read and write performance with long-term reliability by distributing data rapidly and efficiently using SanDisk’s proprietary Power Core™ Controller.
As DSLRs offer increasingly sophisticated features such as high megapixel continuous burst shooting and high-definition (HD) video capture, photographers need advanced memory cards capable of unlocking their cameras’ full potential. The card achieves high performance and efficient power consumption in UHS-enabled cameras such as the Nikon D7000.
We all need a second camera, one that travels with us when the heavy artillery stays at home. There are many premium models to choose from, and most yield results on par with their larger brethren—under certain circumstances.
Developed for the photography enthusiast, the XZ-1 features a super-bright built-in Olympus iZUIKO lens – the first built-in Zuiko lens on a compact digital camera. “The XZ-1 features one of the world’s brightest built-in lenses on a digital compact camera to enable you to shoot high-quality still images and HD videos in any shooting environment, including difficult low-light conditions,” said Katie Roseman, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “This camera will give you the versatility needed to take on any challenge without weighing you down.”