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New Photoflex Softbox
Photoflex’s HalfDome2 softbox can be used as a fill, hair, or main light
in the studio or on location. The HalfDome2 offers a long, narrow shape with
a new, wide rear profile that will enable you to attach it to Photoflex’s
OctoConnector line of softbox adapters, or to Connector adapters. An internal
baffle eliminates hotspots to create even, natural illumination. The baffle
and front diffusion face can be easily removed to switch from soft diffusion
to sharp, contrasty light. Photoflex’s proprietary Duracloth fabric minimizes
loss of light, and quick-release corners make setup and teardown easy. Photoflex,
97 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076; 800/486-2674. www.photoflex.com.
Underwater Housing for Minolta Digital Cameras
The new Minolta Marine Case is an easy-to-use underwater housing designed to
fit Minolta’s DiMAGE X and Xi digital cameras. This versatile housing
allows you to protect your Minolta digital cameras from the elements, whether
you’re kayaking, snow skiing, or are 100 feet underwater. The Marine Case
is lightweight and compact (it measures 4.94x3.9x1.99 inches, and weighs 8.8
ounces). Chrome-plated, metal control buttons allow for easy use of the camera,
even when wearing gloves. Minolta Corp., 101 Williams Dr., Ramsey, NJ 07446;
201/825-4000. www.minoltausa.com.
Battery Charger from Lenmar Enterprises
Lenmar Enterprises has added two battery chargers to its Mach 1 SpeedCharger
line: the Mach 1 Gamma for AA/AAA batteries, and the Mach 1 Delta for NiMH and
NiCd camcorder batteries. These chargers incorporate proprietary NeoTherm technology,
which enables you to extend the life of batteries through a stabilized temperature
system (a maximum of 40°, which is 30% cooler than traditional quick chargers).
The Mach 1 powering system offers AC/DC and international compatibility. Lenmar
Enterprises, Inc., 4035 Via Pescador, Camarillo, CA 93012; 805/384-9600. www.lenmar.com.
Tiny Pentax Digital Camera
Measuring only 3.3x2.0x0.8 inches, the OptioS is Pentax’s tiniest 3.2-megapixel,
3X-zoom digital camera. Small enough to fit inside an Altoid’s tin, its
features include a movie mode with sound playback, a voice-recording mode, a
1.6-inch LCD monitor, approximately 11MB of built-in memory, and a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. This camera’s shooting modes include super macro,
which captures images from just under 2.4 inches away; and infinity-landscape
for panoramic landscapes. Pentax USA, 35 Inverness Dr. East, Englewood, CO 80112;
303/728-0224. www.pentaxusa.com.
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