1-GB CompactFlash Card from SanDisk SanDisk has announced its 1-GB Ultra CompactFlash card with a sustained write speed of up to 6 MB per second and sustained read speed of 9 MB per second. SanDisk has also added the SanDisk Ultra SD card line to its family of high-speed cards specifically designed for digital cameras. The Ultra SD cards have a sustained write speed of up to 2.5 MB per second. The new Ultra cards are geared toward serious photographers who use digital cameras with CompactFlash or SD slots. These cards are compatible and interchangeable with all CompactFlash digital cameras, and CompactFlash card readers and adapters. SanDisk Corp., 140 Caspian Ct., Sunnyvale, CA 94089; 408/542-0500. www.sandisk.com. Bushnell DNS Compasses The perfect accessory for adventure travel photography, Bushnell’s new Digital Navigation System (DNS) includes four handheld and wrist-top compasses. Two are base models with compass, thermometer and clock features; and two are pro models with enhanced features that include a barometer, altimeter and weather-forecasting ability. All four models are built with durable polycarbonate LCD covers, and are rubber-armored and shockproof. When used with a GPS or topo map, the DNS compasses will enable you to determine your location, day or night, regardless of terrain or weather. Bushnell Performance Optics, 9200 Cody, Overland Park, KS 66214; 913/752-3400. www.bushnell.com. Internet Photo Studio The new Samigon Internet Photo Studio provides a compact lighting solution for digital photographers who are shooting small items. The studio consists of two 81¼2x11-inch lighting units, one above the subject being photographed, and one below it. Each unit contains a 5000K daylight-balanced fluorescent bulb. Two clips located on the top can hold a variety of background materials—such as paper or fabric—and the backdrop curves in an attractive “sweep” behind the subject. You can produce special lighting effects by placing gel filters over the lights. Argraph Corp., 111 Asia Pl., Carlstadt, NJ 07072; 201/939-7722. www.adi-digital.com. FireWire Six-Port Hub from Belkin Belkin Corp. has introduced a FireWire six-port Hub which offers six, peer-to-peer FireWire ports to connect with FireWire devices and offers repeater capability. With a data throughput of up to 400Mbps, you can connect FireWire storage devices, scanners, printers, and other DV-compatible multimedia devices to the Hub. As a FireWire repeater, you can place devices up to an additional 15 feet from other connected FireWire peripherals to extend the distance from the computer to the device. Belkin Corp., P.O. Box 5649, Compton, CA 90224; 800/223-5546. www.belkin.com.