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Apr-1-2008

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Canon PowerShot SD850-IS Digital Elph Camera, 8.0 Megapixels, 4x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5″ PureColor LCD Display
Save $80.00
Regular Price 299.95
Sale Price $219.95 and FREE SHIPPING

Canon Powershot SD1000 Digital Elph Camera, 7.1 Megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5″ LCD Display, Silver
Save $45.00
Regular Price 199.95
Sale Price $154.95 and FREE SHIPPING

Samsung LN-T2353H 23″ LCD HDTV Flat Panel Television with Integrated ATSC Tuner
Save $204.00
Regular Price 699
Sale Price $495.00 and FREE SHIPPING

Nikon Coolpix S700 Digital Camera, 12.1 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.7″ LCD Display, Brushed Aluminum
Save $70.95
Regular Price 319.95
Sale Price $249.00 and FREE SHIPPING

Domke Pro.Com 20, Rigid Shell Case with Foam Interior for Digital Point-&-Shoot Cameras, Black.
Save $30.00
Regular Price 39.99
Sale Price $9.99

Hewlett Packard - HP LaserJet P1005 Monchrome Printer with 600 x 600 dpi, 14ppm Print Speed & 5000 Pages Printing Capability
Sale Price 109.95

Celestron 10 - 30 x 50 Upclose Zoom, Weather Resistant Porro Prism Binocular with 4.1 Degree Angle of View at 10x, U.S.A.
Save $10.00
Regular Price 39.95
Sale Price $29.95

Fellowes Powershred SB-87CS Confetti-Cut Shredder, 15 Sheets at Once / 10 Ft/Min - 7 Gallon Basket
Sale Price $114.99

Lomo FishEye Point-n-Shoot 35mm Camera, Black
Save $5.00
Regular Price 39.95
Sale Price $34.95

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50S Digital SLR Camera, 10.4 MP, 12x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom, MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, Silver
Save $170.00
Regular Price 599.95
Sale Price $429.95

Kata DR-465 Digital Rucksack for 2 Digital SLR’s with Mounted Lens, 3-4 Lenses, Flash, Accessories & Personal Gear
Sale Price $64.95
buy the backpack and get a free Kata sunglass plus FREE SHIPPING

Kata DR-467 Digital Rucksack for 2 Digital SLR’s with Mounted Lens, 3-4 Lenses, Flash, Laptop (to 17″), Accessories & Personal Gear
Sale Price $79.95
buy the backpack and get a free Kata sunglass plus FREE SHIPPING

Brother MFC-885CW Color Inkjet Flatbed, Wireless Network-Ready 7-in-1 Multi-Function Center with Print, Fax, Copy, Scan, PC Fax, PhotoCapture Center & Message Center.
Sale Price $186.99

Celestron VistaPix IS70Imaging Spotting Scope with 3 Megapixel Digital Camera
Save $89.05
Regular Price 479
Sale Price $389.95

ZigView-R Digital Viewfinder, 360° Rotating Angled TFT 2.0″ Color Display, with TLL Motion Sensor Shutter Release, Interval & Exposure Timer.
Save $50.00
Reguler Price 279.95
Sale Price $229.95

Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 - 35mm Flash Bracket
Save $10.00
Regular Price 49.95
Sale Price $39.95

Norcent XIAS DCS-860 8.0MP Point & Shoot Digital Camera, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom & 2.5″ LCD
Sale Price $94.95

Smith Victor KT900 3-Light 1250-Watt Thrifty Mini-Boom Kit with Light Cart on Wheels Carrying Case.
Save $44.96
Regular Price 319.95
Sale Price $274.99
FREE SHIPPING

Xshot Stainless Shield Shaft for Easy Self Portraits with All Compact Cameras
Sale Price $19.95

Kodak Professional 9810, 8″ x 12″ Dye Sublimation Digital Photo Printer with USB Interface, for Windows.
Save $500.00
Regular Price 2999.95
Sale Price $2,499.95

Kodak Professional EKTATHERM 9810L Digital Photo Print Kit / Glossy (Ribbon and receiver make 250 8×12 prints)
Save $40.00
Regular Price 369.95
Sale Price $329.95

Kodak Professional EKTATHERM 9810S Digital Photo Print Kit / Glossy (Ribbon and receiver make 300 8×10 prints)
Save $60.00
Regular Price 459.95
Sale Price $399.95

Bushnell 7 x 50 Marine, Tactical Water Proof & Fog Proof Porro Prism Binocular with 6.7 Degree Angle of View, U.S.A.
Save $15.00
Regular Price 164.95
Sale Price $149.95

Minox DCC Leica M3 Plus Classic Digital Camera, 5 Megapixel, 4x Digital Zoom, 1.5″ LCD Monitor and SD Memory Card with the Minox Flash for the Classic Series Minature Cameras, Guide Number 21, ISO 100.
Save $50.00
Regular Price 349
Sale Price $299.00
FREE SHIPPING

General Electric A830 Digital Camera - Black
Save $30.00
Regular Price 139.95
Sale Price $109.95

General Electric A830 Digital Camera - Silver
Save $30.00
Regular Price 139.95
Sale Price $109.95

Canon Pixma iP90v Photo Color Inkjet Printer with USB Interface , 4800 x 1200 dpi, for Windows & Macintosh
Save $65.00
Regular Price 249.95
Sale Price $184.95
FREE SHIPPING

Pharos Drive GPS 150, Portable Pocket Sized GPS Navigation System with Built in Maps and a 3.5″ Color LCD Screen
Save $20.00
Regular Price 189.95
Sale Price $169.95

Pharos Trips & Pics with GPS Receiver and USB Interface
Save $16.00
Regular Price 99.95
Sale Price $83.95

Garmin eTrex Summit Handheld GPS Navigation System HS Receiver, with microSD Card Slot & Automatic Routing
Save $20.00
Regular Price 199.95
Sale Price $179.95

Fujifilm 2 GB Type M xD Picture Memory Card.
Save $15.00
Regular Price 39.95
Sale Price $24.95

SanDisk 2 GB, 60x Speed Ultra II Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
Save $5.00
Regular Price 24.95
Sale Price $19.95
FREE SHIPPING

SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition 4 GB Secure Digital, SD Plus USB Memory Card
Save $10.00
Regular Price 99.95
Sale Price $89.95

SanDisk 4 GB Extreme Ducati Edition CompactFlash Memory Card
Save $10.00
Regular Price 124.95
Sale Price $114.95

SanDisk 1 GB Micro Secure Digital 3-In-1 Kit
Save $5.00
Regular Price 16.95
Sale Price $11.95

Dane-Elec 2 GB Compact Flash Memory Card
Save $1.00
Regular Price 17.95
Sale Price $16.95

Dane-Elec 8 GB Compact Flash Memory Card
Save $10.00
Regular Price 69.95
Sale Price $59.95

Dane-Elec 1 GB Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card - High Speed 133xs
Save $2.00
Regular Price 19.95
Sale Price $17.95

Kingston Technology 8 GB, 133x Elite Pro Compact Flash Memory Card
Save $70.00
Regular Price 99.95
Sale Price $29.95
after $65 mail in rebate exp 3/31

Kingston Technology 4 GB Class 2 Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
Save $11.00
Regular Price 19.95
Sale Price $8.95
after $7 mail in rebate exp 3/31

Epson Premiere Art Scrapbook Photo Matte Inkjet Paper, 12 mil, 12″ x 12″, 10 Sheets.
Save $1.45
Regular Price 11.95
Sale Price $10.50

Canon 8.5″ x 11″ Photo Album Kit with Album & 10 Sheets of Double Sided Inkjet Paper.
Save $3.00
Regular Price 24.95
Sale Price $21.95

Epson 5″ x 7″ Story Teller Inkjet Paper Kit with Software, Book Cover & 10 Sheets.
Save $2.46
Regular Price 15.95
Sale Price $13.49

Epson P-3000 Photoviewer, Portable 40 GB Multimedia Storage & Viewer with USB 2.0 Interface & 4″ LCD
Save $150.00
Regular Price 399.95
Sale Price $249.95
after $150 mail in rebate exp Jun 30, 2008

Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 12 lbs., extends 31″ - 68″)
Sale Price $249.95
Buy the Tripod and get a Free Tripod Dolly (SKU #TFDW3 a $39.95 value) plus FREE SHIPPING

ColorVision Spyder 2 Pro Colorimeter suite
Save $10.00
Regular Price 149.95
Sale Price $139.95

DxO Optics Pro v 4.2, Elite Edition Photo Enhancing Software for Mac & Windows. Version 4.5 Internet Update Included (FREE UPGRADE TO VERSION 5.0 WHEN RELEASED)
Save $39.05
Regular Price 269
Sale Price $229.95

Adobe Photoshop CS3, Full Version for Macintosh
Save $35.00
Regular Price 634.95
Sale Price $599.95

Audio-Technica ATR-55 Cardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone
Save $13.00
Regular Price 62.95
Sale Price $49.95

LaCie Single Drive Hard Disk, 320 GB Disk Drive with USB 2.0 Interface, for Mac & Windows, 7200rpm, Ora-Ito Design.
Save $9.00
Regular Price 88.95
Sale Price $79.95

Posted under accessories, cameras
Oct-28-2007

Acratech Ultimate Ballhead

Ult Ballhead
FEATURES
* It weighs less than a pound.

* It has it’s own quick release platform.

* Holds over 25 lbs.

* Full movements in any camera position.

* Most all QR plates fit it. Kirk, Arca etc.

I’ve found it to be everything advertised, and even a little bit more. The quick release jaws open to the point where I can twist the QR plate in. I’ve been able to insert the plate sideways as well as sliding it forward through the slot. I find not having to look as I insert the camera or lens a big help. It has a four knob design. The tension knob is factory set and holds the ball from falling forward when equipment is not mounted. You needn’t touch it. The QR knob opens and is secured with a simple twist and once done will not loosen. The panoramic knob allows the head to move laterally. The only knob you need be concerned with (one knob operation is what a ballhead is about) is the Main Adjustment knob. Once this is secured it’s not possible to move the camera again. It’s what’s promised and what’s most important. All positions all available and easily locked down. Knobs can not vibrate loose! They never come off the ballhead. [ Luminous Landscape ]

Cons:
The quick release plates are too expensive.
The design requires you to pan some it achieve some positions. I find this difficult when tracking birds.
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Posted under accessories, tripods / heads
Oct-12-2007

DRLLED Ring Light

drlledThe Phoenix DRLLED “L” (Digital Ring Light, Light Emitting Diode “Large”) clad with 16 LEDs, is designed to accommodate extra large macro lenses with a filter ring up to 82mm. DRLLED “L” provides 45 minutes of constant wireless lighting with a fully charged built-in long lasting lithium polymer battery and is excellent for medical, dental and creative applications that require even close up lighting. Because it’s light is constant, not flash, the DRLLED “L” simply and consistently illuminates the subject giving accurately composed lighting time and time again. If 45 minutes is not enough, simply plug it in with its included AC adapter and work “wired.” Ring light is also equipped with a battery meter that indicates full charge, half charge, empty and charging. To sum it up DRLLED “L” provides a perfect affordable lighting system for just about anywhere you can think of using a macro lens with digital or film photography.

This is the Large version and works with most lenses having a filter size up to 82mm - it comes with 62mm, 67mm, 72mm and 77mm adapter rings. For even further versatility, the built-in tripod socket enables mounting to stands, tripods, positioning arms and other supports.

There is a smaller version (for 52mm 55mm 58mm 62mm), but I hear complaints that it does not emit enough light. Remember that this is a constant light source, not a flash. I would use it with additional light sources in a studio or light tent setting.

Phoenix is a division of OmegaSatter, based outside of Baltimore, MD.

FEATURES

* Tripod Socket
* Two power settings
* Sixteen (16) high output LED’s
* LED Battery Power Level Indicator
* Includes Charger/ AC Power Supply
* One piece design weighs only 4.2oz
* Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery
* Maintains TTL metering and all exposure modes
* Large inner diameter opening prevents vignetting
* Includes 62mm, 67mm, 67mm and 77mm adapter rings
* Enables the use of smaller apertures for increased depth of field
* Provides continuous, soft, color corrected and shadow free light
* Use off lens for creative lighting control, focus assist and red eye reduction

Light Source: 16 LED lights at full brightness
Color Temperature: 3,000K
Power Requirements: AC adapter; built-in, long life lithium polymer battery
Power Modes: OFF, DC Power, AC Power
Available Ring Sizes: 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm (included) and 82mm (optional)
Battery Capacity: 45 minutes of constant shooting with full charge
Measurements (L x H x W): 120mm x 142mm x 23mm
Weight: 120g without AC adapter
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Posted under accessories