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Manfrotto 808RC4 three way head

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

Manfrotto’s 808RC4 is the ideal head for photographers who pack on the pounds when it comes to photo gear, the 808RC4 is a heavy-duty three-way head that can support payloads over 17 pounds. A unique combination of features and an innovative design commonly found in professional video heads adds to the 808RC4’s appeal and will surely guarantee it a spot on photographers’ wish lists worldwide. The 808RC4 will be featured at PMA in Las Vegas. Perhaps the most unique feature of 808RC4 is its Double Axis Spring System. An innovative solution borrowed from the video industry, the Double Axis Spring System consists of a built-in 3.30 pound spring for both the front tilt and side tilt movements.

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Gitzo aluminum Series 2 tripods

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

At PMA, Gitzo, a world leading manufacturer of high-end, precision supports for the photo and video markets, will be showing off its line of aluminum Series 2 tripods. Sure to turn heads with new and improved features, a sleek matte black finish and new materials that significantly reduce the overall weight when compared to regular aluminum, Gitzo’s innovative Series 2 tripods set a standard for performance and give aluminum based supports another leg up! The two tripods revamp the traditional and highly successful Gitzo aluminum range with a revolutionary design. While the competition uses 0.8mm or 1.00mm tubes to reduce weight, they’re unfortunately at the same time compromising overall stability.

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Elinchrom D-Lite studio flash kits

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

Elinchrom, a leading manufacturer of professional lighting solutions is pleased to introduce its D-Lite studio flash kits, specifically designed to meet the needs of entry-level shooters. The kits will include two D Lite heads, two Softboxes, two light stands and bags, with estimated street pricing of under $900 for the 200W D-Lite 2 and under $1,100 for the 400W D-Lite 4. Both D-Lite kits will be on display in the Bogen Imaging booth, at this year’s PMA 2007 convention in Las Vegas. The new D-Lites combine Elinchrom’s legendary flash expertise with unsurpassed quality and lighting control, and allow photo enthusiasts to experience advanced lighting technology without breaking the bank.

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Lastolite HiLite background

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Thursday 8th, March 2007

Photographers and their clients have opted for a contemporary look in portrait photography. By using simple white backgrounds, informal posing arrangements and unusual camera angles, photographers have been able to capture this desired effect, but it’s not always easy. At PMA 2007, Lastolite, renowned throughout the world for its vast array of photographic imaging solutions, will be showcasing its new HiLite background - the ultimate solution for photographers looking to enhance their portrait photography with backlit perfection. Photographers have found it hard to master the white background, specifically because of the fact that the surface must be lit separately from the subject to avoid shadows.

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Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1

Posted by: Mark Peters Thursday 8th, March 2007

Metz, will be making noise at PMA 2007 as it will be showcasing the new Mecablitz 58 AF-1 - the world’s first USB upgradeable wireless flash. One of the most state-of-the-art compact flash units available today, the 58 AF-1 digital gives photographers the ability to effortlessly make software updates via the Internet. Previously, flash units needed to be packaged and sent away for servicing in order to be updated with the latest software from camera manufacturers. With the new Metz USB interface, shooters can now make such updates from their own PCs, ensuring that they will have the most up to date and highest performing flash for each shot and that they will never have to be without a flash.

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Lexar flash memory card reader

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Wednesday 7th, March 2007

Lexar, introduced two new professional-grade flash memory card readers designed to deliver increased download speeds from the card to a computer. One reader features a new and unique industrial design and is fully compatible with two new flash card interface standards: Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA) CompactFlash , a high-performance flash memory protocol based on the CompactFlash form factor, and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC ), a memory standard that supports capacities of 4GB and higher in the Secure Digital (SD ) form factor. The second reader is an upgrade to Lexar’s already-existing stackable model that allows for concurrent download of information from multiple flash memory cards.

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Digital camera skins from Delkin

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Wednesday 7th, March 2007

Delkin Devices announced the new Snug-It digital camera skins. These attractive camera skins take protection far beyond the competition. Snug-Its incorporate a revolutionary new design feature. Intricate molding results in flexible silicone petals that protect the lens itself. Other skins only have a cutout to allow the lens to expand and retract - the exclusive Snug-It lens petals open and close over the lens as it moves in and out. No other camera skin offers protection this complete. Snug-It skins are custom molded, ensuring a perfect fit and full functionality for every camera model. All controls are molded into the skin, which makes using the camera simple.

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SLR camera Armor protection

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Monday 5th, March 2007

Your camera is going to see amazing sites in its lifetime ... you'll want to capture amazing landscapes, sports events, your kids, anything! So keeping your pride and joy in good condition isn't going to be easy... Camera Armor is a model specific close fitting "skin" for your SLR camera. Originally launched at the end of 2006, Camera Armor has proved to be massively popular with enthusiast and amateur photographers alike. The most popular models have an SRP of £49.95, but are currently available at an introductory price of £39.95. Focus on Imaging 2007 sees the line up expand to include more popular cameras, and from March will be available to fit Sony's Alpha A100, Canon's EOS 1 DS and Nikon's D40.

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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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