Testing Memory Cards in a Nuclear Power Plant
e-Fotografija has done some tests to ATP 4Gb SDHC Class 6 & Kodak 256MB SD Memory Cards in Nuclear Power Plant Krško labs;
“A conclusion can be drawn – there’s no need to worry about our pictures when we pass through airport scanning devices. Also we know that we can make pictures in a medical X-ray facility. With film, this was always risky. Worrying about whether our pictures can survive an X-ray scan is a thing of the past. While the new X-ray scanners have a “film safe” label, digital media is resilient even to those without the label.”
MonsterPod
Everyone..Meet MonsterPod, a tripod without legs which will stick to 1,000 objects and counting. It’s really good for situations where you don’t have a stable place for a tripod.
The secret is in its patent pending “viscoelastic morphing polymer base” molds, grips and sticks to metal, wood, plastic, veneer, marble, Formica, cement, block, steel, brick, glass, tile, enamel, sheet rock, rocks and trees. The MonsterPod will support nearly all compact digital cameras. Nearly 90% of all compact digital cameras manufactured today weigh less than 10 oz. (300 grams) and can be supported.
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Adobe Announces Photoshop CS3 Extended
Photoshop CS3 will be available in two editions — Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop CS3 Extended — to meet the diverse needs of professionals in a wide range of fields.
Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show that it will expand its digital imaging product line, offering two editions of Adobe Photoshop CS3. In addition to the highly anticipated Photoshop CS3 software for designers and professional photographers, Adobe will also deliver Photoshop CS3 Extended, a completely new edition of Photoshop which allows cross-media creative professionals to stretch the limits of digital imaging.
Camera Stabilising Bag
We’ve posted an alternative to a tripod/monopod for those don’t want the extra weight of a tripod. Well, here’s another product that might be a little bit more expensive than a walking stick but has more benefits of a regular tripod without the size and weight
The Camera Stabilising Bag (CSB) gives you all the benefits of a regular tripod without the size and weight! Capture a stunning sunset, perfect that personal portrait or sharpen those night shots with this amazingly lightweight piece of camera kit. With lens support like this, you’ll have a safe platform for even the longest zoom lens but without the worry of your camera slipping or moving like you might expect with some of the more lightweight tripods.
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Portable Studio Background
If you’re a stock photographer or just selling stuff on Ebay, you might want to take a look at the D-Flector, a portable studio backround on a briefcase. All you need to do is open the case and put it on the top of a desk with your product on it. When you take a picture with your digital camera and flash, the reflective background illuminates with the flash, giving you an ideal white background for your product. No need to buy those expensive lighting equipments or tabletop.
Monostat RS16 Professional Monopod
The PPMag has a pro-review of the Monostat RS16 Professional Monopod, a professional tripod features the revolutionary “Swivel Toe Stabilizer” with Max/Min Length of 157 / 62 cm and weighs 630 g;
“It’s tubular style is strong because a metal wall completely surrounds the leg and Monostat has chosen to use the old-school twist lock legs because, they say, twist-locks can always be tightened whatever the temperature. I would have preferred a softer more grippy rubber on the twist-locks rather than Monostat’s wide tread design, but I can see that their wider grooves are less likely to get filled with snow or mud when the going gets sloppy. You should be using some kind of gloves in these situations anyway, so maybe it won’t matter much.”
Archos Announces 704-WiFi Portable Media Player
ARCHOS has recently announced the ARCHOS 704-WiFi Portable Media Player With Exclusive 7-Inch Touch Screen and Wireless Internet Capabilities. The ARCHOS 704-WiFi Features the Highest Resolution Display of Any Portable Video Player, Support for New Online Video Download Stores, and Ability to Play Content From the PC Onto the TV
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Lowepro SlingShot 300 AW - Review by Think Camera
Think Camera has posted a review of the Lowepro SlingShot 300 AW and writes;
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“There are lots of great things to say about the Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW. However, one of our female reviewers pointed out a possible problem with it for women. The single strap sits right across your chest. Some women can find this uncomfortable - if you find a seatbelt awkward then you certainly want to try out a Slingshot before you invest in one. Also larger breasted women may find it difficult to spin the bag round. Once it’s on the front of your body it sits relatively high on your chest. If you’re Built for Baywatch then it might be difficult to get the camera out, especially if it has a long lens fitted. You might need to consider one of the smaller Slingshots that sit lower on your hips.”
HP Photosmart Pro B9180
Last update: Review by PhotoReviewAU (added on 23.02.07)
The HP Photosmart Pro B9180 is a professional photo printer which offers vivid color and user-friendly controls for gallery-quality, durable photos and prints on a wide range of papers up to B+ size prints. Other features including Photo Pigment 8 color IIT, 4800-optimized dpi, 3.5 x 5-inch up to 13 x 19-inch prints with or without borders and it supports Adobe RGB and sRGB. The printer is measuring in at 23.50″ x 26.50″ x 9.50″ with a MSRP of $799
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PANTERASoft Announces Flash File Recovery 2.1
Flash File Recovery is an application that capable of salvaging pictures from damaged or corrupted flash drives (including camera’s built-in memory) and memory sticks.
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