LCD Monitors from NEC-Mitsubishi NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics has introduced affordable LCD monitors—the NEC MultiSync 60 Series. These include the 15-inch NEC MultiSync LCD 1560V. It features a built-in power supply and cable management contained within a thin footprint, a high-bright backlight for greater clarity, multiple resolutions up to 1280x1024, and a vacation switch, which automatically shuts down the monitor’s power completely when not in use. NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc., 1250 No. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 500, Itasca, IL 60143; 888/NEC-MITS. www.necmitsubishi.com. Sandisk Multi-Card Reader To accommodate the new systems and devices that are moving to USB 2.0, SanDisk Corporation has introduced the ImageMate 6-in-1 memory card reader, a high-speed, USB 2.0 multi-card reader. It has slots for CompactFlash Type I and II cards, SmartMedia, SD, Memory Stick and the MultiMediaCard. The ImageMate 6-in-1 card reader is capable of data transfer rates of up to 480 megabits per second. It comes with a docking station and sports a sleek, silver metallic look. SanDisk Corp., 140 Caspian Ct., Sunnyvale, CA 94089; 408/542-0500. www.sandisk.com. Kodak Digital Back for Medium-Format Cameras The Kodak Professional DCS Pro Back 645H digital camera back is compatible with the new Hasselblad H1 camera system. This digital back features 16-megapixel resolution, an on-board power source, a fully featured LCD display, and ease of operation for medium-format photographers. The H1 camera body is designed for both digital backs and film magazines. The LCD on the camera back displays information to provide photographers with quick access to histograms, format, and white-balance status. Kodak Professional, Eastman Kodak Co., 343 State St., Rochester, NY 14650; 716/724-4000. www.kodak.com. Multiblitz Studio Lighting for Digital Cameras The compact Multiblitz Digi-X halogen professional light is designed for use with advanced digital cameras. Digi-X features a 2x250W halogen light with a small fan-cooling system for professional use. It has a self-locking mount and is supported by interchangeable reflectors for creative lighting control. A variety of dedicated Multiblitz accessories are available. The Digi-X’s P-type mount accepts standard and background reflectors, Fresnel attachments, a honeycomb filter, soft boxes and strip lights. R.T.S. Inc., 40-11 Burt Dr., Deer Park, NY 11729; 631/242-6801. www.rtsphoto.com.