New Tripods from Manfrotto
Manfrotto’s NeoTec line of pro photo supports includes the 458B tripod
and 684B monopod. They incorporate an easy-to-use, self-regulating mechanism
inside the leg—you simply extend each leg to the desired height by pulling
downward. There are no locks, knobs or levers involved. Once the leg is extended
into position, the internal mechanism automatically locks it into place by pushing
outward on the tubing. To close the NeoTec, just push a single release button
to disengage the internal mechanism and collapse the leg. The 458B Tripod extends
to a maximum height of 61.4 inches, and the 684B Monopod can fully extend to
65.6 inches. Both will support cameras up to 17.6 pounds. Bogen Imaging, Inc.,
565 E. Crescent Ave., Ramsey, NJ 07446; 201/818-9500. www.bogenimaging.com.
Mountainsmith
Camera Bags
Mountainsmith has introduced an 18-piece Camera Travel Bag collection that offers
protection and easy access in outdoor travel situations. This collection includes
the Reflex large gear bag, which measures 7x9x7 inches. It features top access
via a zippered panel covered with a flap closure and a side-release buckle closure,
a fully padded interior with polyester tricot lining, interior padded dividers,
a front dimensional pocket with an organizer, side mesh pockets and a shoulder-strap
carrying option. All models in the Camera Travel Bag series are water-resistant.
Mountainsmith, 18301 West Colfax Ave., Building P, Golden, CO 80401; 800/551-5889;
www.mountainsmith.com.
Digital Photo
Frame from PQI
PQI Corp. has announced the Intelligent Frame, a 4x6-inch digital picture frame
that allows you to view multiple photos on a 5.6-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
LCD screen. The 320x234-pixel screen resolution provides clear viewing in any
light. This frame features a built-in 32MB flash memory, plus an onboard card
reader that accepts six popular kinds of memory cards. Just remove the card
from your digital camera, insert it into a slot on the Intelligent Frame, and
you can view images immediately without having to use a computer. Intelligent
Frame displays photos in either slide-show or continual, single-photo mode.
PQI Corp., 46716 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538; 510/651-7281. www.pqimemory.com.
Pentax Digital/Video
Camera
Pentax Imaging Co. has introduced the OptioMX, which plays a dual role as both
digital and video movie camera. The palm-sized OptioMX features 3.2 effective
megapixels and 10X optical zoom to capture still images and high-resolution
(VGA) full-motion movies in MPEG-4 format with zoom capability. It offers a
large 1.8-inch LCD monitor that swivels 180° horizontally and 210° vertically
to capture images and movies from varying angles. The OptioMX is compatible
with an SD memory card and includes the latest version of ACDSee 5.1 as well
as ACD ShowTime! software that allows you to edit video files. Pentax USA, Inc.,
600 12th St., Suite 300, Golden, CO 30401; 303/799-8000. www.pentaxusa.com.
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