Fluid Tripod Heads from Gitzo Gitzo has introduced the Rationelle series of low-profile heads: The G2270M, G2271M and the G2272M, designed for improved camera support, balance and reliability. Each head is made of lightweight magnesium, is capable of supporting weight up to 12.2 pounds, and offers a unique plate configuration. The Rationelle G2270M long plate and G2271M compact plate heads provide the necessary support for medium-format cameras. Each head features a fixed plate secured by anti-rotation pins, which ensures that the camera stays locked in position when shooting in portrait mode. The G2272M is a quick-release head with a security locking system for the plate so that your valuable camera won’t accidently fall off the head. Bogen Imaging, 565 E. Crescent Ave., Ramsey, NJ 07446; 201/818-9500. www.bogenphoto.com. Kanguru Compact Hard Drive The Kanguru Zipper HD is available in 1GB or 2.2GB capacities, and measures just 2.5x1.25x0.5 inches. As an external drive, it’s ideal for photo storage. This hard drive incorporates a USB 2.0 swivel plug that unfolds from the side of the drive and plugs directly into a USB port for instant plug-and-play access. It’s very durable and offers 1500G of shock resistance. Inside the unit is a one-inch mini hard drive—similar to the IBM Microdrive—which offers a rotational speed of 4200 rpm. The Zipper HD is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh, and comes with a carrying case and belt clip. Kanguru Solutions, 1360 Main St., Millis, MA 02054; 888/526-4878. www.kanguru.com. Weekender Coat from Filson If you ever take pictures in inclement weather conditions, you’ll appreciate Filson’s Weekender Coat. It’s made of durable, six-ounce 100% cotton Cover Cloth that offers resistance to rain and wind. The front of the coat zips and snaps closed with a storm flap, and a draw cord at the waist offers further protection from wet climates. An internal zipper allows you to add any of Filson’s Zip-in Vest/Liners for additional warmth. An inside zippered security pocket and a handy outer zippered chest pocket hold photo accessories. Two front cargo pockets with snaps offer additional carrying capacity. C.C. Filson Co., P.O. Box 34020, Seattle, WA 98124; 800/297-1897. www.filson.com. Digital Media Storage from Addonics The new Addonics MFR (Multi Function Recorder) with a DVD+/-R/RW is a portable digital media appliance that can perform different functions for a wide range of applications. It can be used as a stand-alone storage appliance (no computer required) for direct playback of a digital image in flash memory, DVD+/R/RW and CD-RW media onto a TV or projector. This device can also become an external storage device to any computer via a fast USB 2.0 connection. The Addonics MFR can read/write and backup to DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R or CD-RW with 11 different types of flash memory media. This unit measures 6.6x5.4x1.3 inches and weighs just under 1.5 pounds with the battery included. Addonics Technologies Inc., 2466 Kruse Dr., San Jose, CA 95131; 408/433-3899. www.addonics.com.