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SanDisk CompactFlash 8GB Extreme III Memory

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:01:10 +0000

SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash is designed for serious professional photographers who demand one of the fastest, most rugged, and most durable memory cards on the market. Professional photographers who work under less than ideal conditions expect more from a flash memory card.

More speed. More performance. More reliability. SanDisk’s new Extreme III card delivers everything you want plus a whole lot more!That’s because only SanDisk Extreme III memory cards feature innovative ESP Technology for the fastest speeds and highest performance.

ESP stands for “Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing”. Simply put, it means you are getting the fastest read/write speeds available – an amazing minimum 20MB per second sequential read and write speed – speed you’ll definitely appreciate whenever you find yourself shooting and storing pictures in harsh environments, extreme temperatures or at high altitudes.

Every SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash card comes with RescuePRO so you can recover images, documents, mail, video, music – just about any digital file, with ease. Built with leading-edge media recovery algorithms, RescuePro lets you preview recoverable data before you try to retrieve it. With RescuePRO’s unique recovery algorithm for MPEG audio and MPEG video recovery (MPEG-1/2/3) what you see, and what you hear, is what you can recover.Rely on SanDisk Extreme III cards when speed is critical to getting the right shot.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:30:47 +0000

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens improves on an already excellent performer of a lens with the addition of a 3-stop image stabilisation system that allows the photographer to take blur-free hand held shots in low light conditions.

A staple lens for professional people photographers, this wide aperture, fast auto focusing, optically stabilised, weatherproof, built-like-a-tank lens delivers pin sharp subjects with beautifully blurred backgrounds.

Features

L-type telephoto zoom lens with image stabilizer
Four UD lenses provide compensation for chromatic aberration
Highly dust and moisture resistant Inner focusing design
Ring USM
77mm filter thread
Weight 1570g
Compatible with Canon’s EF extenders 1.4x and 2x

Canon EF-S 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:27:09 +0000

This is Canon’s superzoom specially designed for use with a cropped sensor body. It has a massive equivalent full-frame focal length of 29-320mm and 4-stop image stabilisation which makes it a lens for every occasion.

Features

Super Spectra coatings
Minimum focus distance 0.45m
Weight 600g
72mm filter thread
UD and aspherical lens elements to minimise chromatic aberration

Canon EOS 400D

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:20:46 +0000

Canon EOS 400D’s 10.1 megapixel sensor employs the same outstanding CMOS image quality advantage of its big brothers in the professional EOS 1 range. Super sensitive in low light and virtually noise free, CMOS is also fast and power efficient.For consistently pristine results, a complete dust prevention and cleaning system works to keep the EOS 400D’s sensor spotless

Features

10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
2.5″ LCD
9-point wide-area AF
Picture Styles
DIGIC II
3fps with up to 27 frame burst
DPP RAW image processing software
Compact and lightweight
EF/EF-S lens and EX Speedlite flash compatible

Nikon D300

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:04:05 +0000

The 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor features a self-cleaning dust removal unit and delivers resolution suitable for commercial and stock photography. The EXPEED image processing engine supports a class-leading 6fps at up to 3200 ISO, and delivers superb tonal gradation. Its advanced Scene Recognition System produces superior exposures and is complimented by Nikon’s next-generation 51-point AF system, which offers broad coverage and high sensitivity in low light. Selectable Picture Controls streamline in-camera image processing, saving time in post-production, and the high definition 3-inch LCD screen supports two Live View modes plus a HDMI video output.

Features

12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS image sensor . Built-in self-cleaning sensor unit minimizes the effect of dust.
6fps continuous shooting (8fps with optional MB-D10 battery pack with lithium-ion battery EN-EL4a or 8 AA batteries).
ISO 200-3200 : extendable up to ISO 6400 (equivalent) and down to ISO 100 (equivalent).
EXPEED image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for superb tonal gradation.
Advanced Scene Recognition System combines the camera’s metering and AF sensors for precise exposures and sharply-defined images.
Multi-CAM3500DX 51-point AF system . Individually selectable or configurable in 9-point, 21-point and 51-point coverage settings.
Quick response with approx 0.13 second power-up and 45 millisecond shutter release time lag.
Picture Controls streamline in-camera image processing by enabling customization of image parameters before capture, and offer complete control over sharpening, contrast, brightness, hue and saturation in various color modes.
920,000 dot 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with wide, 170- degree viewing angle.
Live View with Autofocus lets you compose images using the LCD monitor. Two modes are supported: Handheld or Tripod.
Active D-Lighting enables superior high-contrast images by automatically applying tone compensation at the moment of capture.
Durable, magnesium alloy body : water and dust resistant.
Improved battery performance : sequential power supply between camera’s EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery and the (optional) Multi-Power Battery Pack. HDMI video output interface enables connection to high-definition video systems.
Intuitive ergonomics with optimized button placement for fast and comfortable handling.
Lightweight Magnesium alloy body.

Manfrotto MN055XPROB Tripod

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:11:09 +0000

The 055XPROB makes the famous Manfrotto-patented horizontal centre column feature even easier to use. By extending the column to its highest vertical position, it can be swung round to horizontal without removing the head or disassembling the column itself, so switching between framing and positioning setups is more convenient than ever. The
ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved.

Features

Material: Aluminium
Minimum height: 0.10m
Maximum height: 1.785m
Maximum load: 7kg
Closed length: 0.655m
Weight: 2.4kg
Attachment: 3/8” screw

Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:23:24 +0000

The Canon EOS 1000D/Rebel XS sets a new standard of entry-level digital SLR with easy-to-use features in an affordable package.

Features

10.1 MP CMOS sensor
Up to 3fps
7-point wide-area AF
Self-Cleaning Image Sensor
2.5” LCD with Live View mode
DIGIC III processor
SD/SDHC card slot
Picture Styles processing
Compact and lightweight
Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 G AF-S ED Lens

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:30:28 +0000

Extreme wide-angle, fast aperture lens with a revolutionary optical design. This remarkable professional lens features a Nano Crystal coating to reduce the effects of ghost and flare, and delivers edge-to-corner sharpness that can surpass that of equivalent fixed focal-length lenses.

Features

Professional, extreme wideangle zoom NIKKOR lens.
14-24mm zoom range (DX equivalent: 21-36mm).
Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for whisper quiet and fast autofocus.
ED glass to minimize chromatic aberration.
Rubber mount seal.
Instant manual focus override (M/A or M switching).
Integrated hood.
Soft pouch CL-M3 included.

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 G AF-S ED Lens

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:17:43 +0000

Professional, fast aperture, standard zoom lens with SWM for fast and quiet Autofocus. Designed for digital, this lens rivals that of fixed focal length lenses for edge to corner sharpness, and features a Nano Crystal coating to minimize ghost and flare.

Features

24-70mm zoom range (DX equivalent: 36-105mm).
Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
Slim, durable and lightweight barrel.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for whisper quiet and fast autofocus.
ED glass to minimize chromatic aberration.
Closest focusing distance: 0.38 m (at 50 mm).
Rubber mount seal.
Instant manual focus override (M/A).
Detachable hood and soft pouch CL-M3 included.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:50:19 +0000

The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens has been developed specifically for Canon’s range of cropped sensor digital SLRs. Taking into account the 1.6x field of view crop factor, this lens delivers an effective focal length range of approximately 16-35mm in 35mm format. This ultra-wide angle zoom is favoured by landscape photographers and those wanting a wider perspective on subjects. Image quality is excellent thanks to Canon’s technology and resultant images sharp.

Features

Super wide angle zoom for all EF-S mount bodies
Superb image quality
Lightweight and compact
Focusing distance of just 24cm
Fast near-silent USM AF
Super Spectra coatings
Circular aperture
Optional exclusive lens hood
77mm filter thread