Covering The Photo Beat; Lens Adapters, Camera Bags, And The Triolet
The JetFlash V33 USB Flash Drive From Transcend
This compact, high-speed USB flash drive is Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS
9.0/OS X, and Linux Kernel 2.4.2 or later compatible. It offers easy plug-and-play
operation which can be enhanced with the JetFlash elite software package. Transcend
also provides a lifetime warranty. Contact: Transcend Information, Inc., 1645
N. Brian St., Orange, CA 92867; (714) 921-2000; www.transcendusa.com.
Mamiya Lens Adapters
Mamiya has released two lens mount adapters for Hasselblad V-series
medium format lenses. Made for use with Mamiya 645AF-series cameras, these adapters
offer the mechanical precision required for proper focusing of the lens. Contact:
MAC Group, 8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523; (914) 347-3300; www.mamiya.com.
The Acratech Leveling Base
Crafted in the U.S.A. from stainless steel with an anodized black satin finish,
this leveling base weighs a 1/2 lb and can safely hold over 25 lbs. It fits
all standard tripods and tripod heads and offers 10° of movement in any
direction. Contact: Acratech Inc., 2041 E. Gladstone St., Unit H, Glendora,
CA 91740; (909) 394-1802; www.acratechusa.com.
The Triolet From CHIMERA
The Triolet was designed to allow you to use three types of lamps,
making it a useful tool for photographers, filmmakers, and videographers. It
emits a broad light that is omni-directional and perfect for use with the Video
PRO Lightbanks, 20 or 30" Lanterns, Pancake Lanterns, and OctaPlus Banks.
The Triolet comes with either a Quick Release Speed Ring or an OctaPlus Speed
Ring, a Single Axis Stand Adapter, and a medium base household screw-in adapter.
The unit measures 2.5x4.5" and weighs 1.5 lbs. It is available in 120
or 220v. Prices range from $299-$370. Contact: CHIMERA, 1812 Valtec Ln., Boulder,
CO 80301; (303) 444-8000; www.chimeralighting.com.
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