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ioSafe Rugged Portable USB 3.0: Road Warrior Backup Drive
George Schaub  |  Mar 26, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2012

Backing up images while on the road makes sense; having a backup drive that can take the rigors of the road seems to make even more sense. That’s the idea behind the ioSafe Rugged Portable USB 3.0, available in various configurations, including SSD (Solid State Drive) and HDD (Hard Disk Drive), capacities, and aluminum or titanium covers. Regardless of the enclosure, the unit is dubbed shockproof (drops from 20 feet with the SSD and titanium enclosure with the optional “skin”), waterproof (submersible up to 10 feet for three days in aluminum, or 30 feet in titanium), and dustproof even in sandstorms, and even during ice storms for 24 hours. And, you’re also covered if you happen to drop it into a barrel of oil (up to 12 feet for an hour) or climb above 15,000 feet (aluminum) or 30,000 feet (titanium). To back up their guarantees the company includes a one-year replacement and one-time data recovery guarantee (up to $5000 on the data side).

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Personal Project: A Close Encounter With History: A Student Project From Which We All Can Learn
Eric Dusenbery  |  Mar 23, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2012

“Our family came to America from Vietnam in the 1960s. When I first came to America, I came with fear. I was unsure of what I was going to find, my family had to be broken up. I had no clue if they had made it to America safely.”—Khanh Duong (Excerpt from Liana Bui’s student photo/oral history project.)

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Streetlamp Riser
Press Release  |  Mar 23, 2012
A clever streetlamp riser from event product developer Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. (MOD), La Mirada, Calif., raises the height of the company’s antique streetlamps by 3-1/2 inches and increases the diameter of its platform base to nearly two feet for enhanced dramatic appeal and extra stability for outdoor events. Ideal for use in weddings, photo shoots, set decorating, theatrical productions and other events where fully functional, decorative lighting or thematic period props are required, the lamp post riser helps accommodate changing weather conditions without changing the layout of the lighting, décor or props. Available in a choice of colors to match the color and style of the corresponding antique streetlamp, the lamp post base comes in White as standard and in Sandstone, Blackstone, Granite and Millstone at a 10% premium plus in custom colors in quantity.

The streetlamp riser is rotationally molded in one piece from 100% polyethylene for load bearing strength, impact resistance and durability. The stability base is also waterproof and weatherproof and may be placed outdoors seasonally or for long-term installation without substantial fading or discoloring.

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Classic Camera Reviews
The Mighty Midget: A Unique Rollfilm Camera
John Wade  |  Mar 22, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2012

When Leitz launched the Leica in 1925, they did more than start the 35mm revolution. They also influenced the way some rollfilm manufacturers began to consider smaller formats. One result was small rollfilm cameras that took their own unique sizes of extra-small film. The Ensign Midget was one of the best.

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Photogenic Professional Lighting
Press Release  |  Mar 22, 2012
Photogenic Professional Lighting has extended its popular rebates until March 31, 2012.  The rebates are available on their popular models and kits from the Solair, PowerLight, and StudioMax III series. With the rebates, consumers can save up to $250 on lighting and accessories.
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DSLR Reviews
Canon EOS-1D X DSLR Review (First Test)
George Schaub  |  Mar 21, 2012

The Canon EOS-1D X is a professional camera system that could be considered ideal for sports photography and photojournalism. It offers extremely high speed and is fully customizable to fit the needs of every photographer. It has a massive and robust body, with many functional elements available in a type of “dual version control” that allows for comfortable shooting in landscape or portrait orientation. Small joysticks and a lot of setup dials will help users navigate through the very comprehensive menus and to set up all parameters in a fast and intuitive manner.

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Adobe Photoshop Touch for iPad
Press Release  |  Mar 21, 2012
Adobe Systems Incorporated announced that Adobe Photoshop Touch is now available for iPad 2, via the iTunes App Store. Adobe Photoshop Touch offers core Photoshop features, as well as new capabilities for creating and sharing in an app custom-built for tablets. The app is a central component of Adobe Touch Apps, a family of six intuitive touch screen applications, inspired by Adobe Creative Suite® software. iPad versions of the other Adobe Touch Apps are expected later this year.
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Nik Software Color Efex Pro 4: Creative Filters Just Got Easier To Use
Joe Farace  |  Mar 20, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2012

Color Efex Pro 4 is Nik Software’s (www.niksoftware.com) latest version of its digital photographic filter plug-ins for retouching and creative enhancements. It is Mac OS and Windows compatible and installs as a 32-bit and 64-bit plug-in for Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later, Lightroom 2.6 or later, Photoshop Elements 8 or later, or Apple Aperture 2.1.4 or later. The installer searches for all of the hosts that are on your computer and if you already have Photoshop, Lightroom, and Aperture installed, as I do, it will install Color Efex Pro 4 for all of the host applications.

 

What’s New
One of the biggest improvements in Color Efex Pro 4 is the ability to use Filter Combinations that let you stack multiple filters, adjust each one’s opacity, and make selective adjustments to get the desired look. Each filter contains single-click starting points, making it possible to explore different options. Shades of Emeril Lagasse, there are Filter Recipes that let you customize and share filter combinations with others. Bam! Reminiscent of HDR Efex Pro, the 10 recipes that are part of the package are a quick way to get started using Color Efex Pro 4 and more are available for download on Nik Software’s website.

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Booq Python Collection
Press Release  |  Mar 20, 2012
Booq unveils the new versatile Python camera bag collection. The needs of photographers and ambitious photo enthusiasts have evolved. With iPads, ultra-compact laptops and cameras of various form factors being integral parts of a photographer’s life, the Python collection accommodates this gear through refreshingly innovative design solutions and functional protective elements, all in strikingly elegant designs. Each of the four new camera bags caters to unique user requirements and all are available at booqbags.com and retailers throughout the country.
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HDR Express: Simplified Merge To HDR From Raw, TIFF, Or JPEG
Jack Neubart  |  Mar 19, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 01, 2012

The merge to HDR process has for too long been a mystery wrapped inside an enigma. That cloak of mystery is one giant step closer to being removed thanks to HDR Express, from Unified Color Technologies (www.unifiedcolor.com). While this software greatly simplifies the process, successful HDR merges don’t just happen when you click a button. There is some planning involved.

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