Adorama has added to new models to its popular Slinger line of photo/video
bags. The new Pro Slinger and Left hand Slinger both features rugged, water-resistant
materials, secure quick-snap buckles, comfortable shoulder straps, and wide
waist belts that help distribute the load between the hips and the shoulders.
Canon has expanded their line of multimedia projectors with three new models--
the REALiS SX6, REALiS SX60, and REALiS X600--designed to meet the needs
of professional photographers, business presenters and home cinema enthusiasts.
These new projectors feature Canon's proprietary Aspectual Illumination
System optical system for crisp, color-rich, intricately detailed images.
Bellamax, Inc. (www.bellamax.com)
has announced the open beta release of a new photo editing software tool, UpShot.
UpShot is aimed at the consumer photo hobbyist market and leverages the Bellamax
technology currently used in the professional photography market.
Memorex has introduced two handy accessories that enable you to transfer digital
photos, data, music and other files between flash cards, digital cameras, USB
flash drives, external hard drives, MP3 players, and most other USB mass storage
devices--all without the use of a computer.
Lyson, Inc.has introduced a bulk ink feed system and bulk ink for Epson's
popular Stylus Photo R2400 inkjet printer. The Lyson bulk feed system for the
Epson R2400 uses components specifically designed for use in continuous ink
supply systems. The space-saving modular ink reservoirs can be topped up while
printing, and sealed when not in use to prolong ink life. The proprietary bulk
ink feed cartridges feature built-in pressure dampers to automatically regulate
ink flow, filters to protect the print head, and uses no foam rubber (which
can deteriorate and lead to clogging during use). Even the ink tubing used is
laboratory standard to reduce thickening of ink over time.
The third sale of cameras from the collection of the late James A. Collins,
Jr. brought a total of $708,000 and record prices for a number of rare items.
"The star of the auction was an extremely rare Leica MP-2 camera with motor
and two battery packs," says Chris Everard, one of the principals of Everard
and Company. "Only 27 cameras and 15 motors are known to have been produced.
Something like this comes up once in a collector's lifetime, and it set an Internet
auction record of $86,250."
Fuji's 6.3 megapixel FinePix F30 is the world's first point-and-shoot
digital camera with full-resolution ISO equivalency speeds as high as 3200--a
capability previously reserved for cameras targeted at advanced amateur and
professional photographers. The F30 also features a Picture Stabilization mode
in which the camera automatically sets the light sensitivity and shutter speed
for the highest quality results.
In this wondrous area of the Coyotte Buttes, Utah, there is no clear distinction between smooth rock floors and soaring canyon walls. Although the geology of this remote area is truly unique, it seemed "other worldly" on this day due to threatening weather conditions. Our party of photographers almost cut the trek short a couple of times, faced with...
Our Picture This! assignment for this month was "Wavin' Old Glory," and readers responded with a host of images that speak to the profound connection we all have with this powerful symbol. Many of the images spoke to the sacrifices of our men and women who have served in defense of our country, something that cannot but remind us of our brave troops serving...
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