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Kata GDC camera bag

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Friday 9th, March 2007

When Kata introduced its Global Digital Collection to the world for the first time in 2004, it gave photographers something new to look forward to - a line of protective carrying solutions, everyday traditional designs and redefine what a bag and case should be. The GDC line brought a fresh, high tech perspective to the imaging world, and put Kata on the radar screens of both professional and amateur shooters worldwide. At PMA 2007, Kata will extend the collection with four new bags, each of which coincide with the high-tech, protective design philosophy that has become synonymous with the GDC. The new additions include the R-101 Rucksack, W-94 Waist Pack, H-10 Holster and the RL-302 Laptop Rucksack.

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Kata organizer lighting cases

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Friday 9th, March 2007

Each year, Kata continues to enhance its Global Digital Collection (GDC), offering professionals new and improved solutions for protecting and transporting their gear. With groundbreaking designs and a unique protective technology, the GDC line is in a league of its own and has set a new standard for protective carrying solutions among the competition. At PMA 2007, Kata will unveil three new GDC organizer / lighting cases, the OC-86, OC-88 and the OC-97, each of which can be customized to hold a variety of equipment, including cameras, accessories, lighting equipment or stands. The new OC-86, OC-88 and OC-97 are the ideal solutions for keeping today’s hard working professional organized and mobile.

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Gitzo Carbon 6X tripods

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

Gitzo, revered throughout the world for its precision, quality and innovation in bringing new products to market for both the professional photo and video industries, is proud to announce that it has redesigned and improved upon it’s breakthrough 6X tripod technology. At PMA 2007 in Las Vegas, Gitzo will be demonstrating some of the new features of the enhanced 6X line, which include a new state of-the-art leg locking system. Since developing the first carbon fiber tripod in 1994, Gitzo has been the world’s leading authority on composite materials for camera support systems. Exclusively manufactured in Europe, Gitzo’s carbon fiber tripods are the most technologically advanced camera supports available.

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Handheld extendable tripod

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

If you’re the photographer in the family the best photo of yourself is likely on your driver’s license. With the Quik Pod, the world’s first handheld extendable tripod, the days of holding out your arm only to get poor picture results are over. No more asking strangers for help. A person simply holds the extended Quik Pod with camera attached and properly framed photos and videos are captured without the help of strangers. The Quik Pod is made of sturdy polycarbonate and aluminum, weighs less than 3.5 ounces and comes with a built in self-positioning mirror to help frame each shot. Retailing for less than $30.00, the Quik Pod Pro+ includes a lightweight tripod leg adapter.

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Manfrotto 501HDV

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

Manfrotto, will be featuring its 501HDV Video Head at this year’s PMA. Designed to meet the needs of HDV shooters, the 501HDV features a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from Manfrotto’s top professional head models - a fixed counterbalance spring - which helps ensure both smoother tilt movements and greater equipment safety, even when the tilt locks are inadvertently left off. An easy-access on/off switch allows the counterbalance system to be engaged or disengaged for different filming needs and for quick panning and tilting. The 501HDV offers an updated design, which has been created for improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow for a more solid grip.

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Manfrotto Tripods

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

Manfrotto takes great pride in bringing new products to market that make the lives of professional and amateur shooters as easy as possible. With a dedicated team of engineers that share a passion for photography, shooters can rest assured that they can turn to Manfrotto for a complete array of solutions that are specifically designed to give them the ability to get the results they’re looking for. At this year’s PMA in Las Vegas, Manfrotto will again demonstrate its commitment to product improvement, as it will be showcasing three new tripods that join its popular 190 series - the 190XDB, 190XB and the 190XPROB. Throughout the design process, attention to detail and functionality are job one at Manfrotto.

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Manfrotto 561B monopod

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

Manfrotto’s award-winning 560B fluid monopod revolutionized the landscape of support solutions for the photo and video industries. Highly praised by professional and amateurs alike for its stable, fluid design, the 560B provides smooth panning and image capture in any environment. Improving on the popular 560B, Manfrotto is proud to launch its bigger sibling, the 561B. The 561B is higher, sturdier and more robust, making it ideal for Mini DV, HDV and photo applications; however, it boasts many of the same features as the 560B, including a fluid cartridge and three pivoting, retractable feet for the ultimate in jump free panning. Both the 560B and 561B will be on display at PMA 2007.

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Manfrotto 804RC2 three way head

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

If you’re headed to PMA 2007, Manfrotto invites you to swing by the Bogen Imaging booth, as it will be featuring the 804RC2, one of its new revolutionary three-way heads. Dedicated to perfection, Manfrotto challenged its team of engineers to improve the company’s already best selling head, the 3030, even more. The result; a head that incorporates new features and materials never before seen in the three way head market and that’s sure to far exceed the needs of professional photographers. In designing the 804RC2, Manfrotto’s engineers were also able to develop a new high performance polymer, known as Adapto - a special technical polymer that’s comparable to aluminum in strength but 50% lighter.

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The PMA 2008 is not only about high tech digital hardware. You can also find numerous digital imaging solutions for your digital workflow. The specialized accessory exhibitors at the PMA offer their best creative ideas and for sure there will be something that fits within your digital imaging workflow. There is a very large accessory market and many manufacturers who offer an imaging solution for your digital SLR camera, printer, camcorder, but also for your leisure hardware like the iPod and other MP3 players. Retailers who are specialized in the digital accessories know the importance of this segment of the digital imaging market. What is a high quality digital SLR camera without a flash memory card or without the perfect lens or flash gun? At the PMA 2008 show you will see lots of innovative products for a wide range of digital imaging products.

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