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SIGMA DIGITAL SLR
Sigma debuts its new SD14 digital SLR camera, which uses a unique
Foveon sensor with 14-megapixel color photosites. The Foveon X3
direct-image sensor reproduces high-definition images with rich color
gradation and sharper resolution. The feature-packed camera includes
four JPEG recording modes in addition to RAW capture, a bright
pentaprism viewfinder with 98-percent coverage, built-in flash, a
2.5-inch LCD and a dust protector located away from the image sensor to
keep dust from entering and sticking to the sensor. The durable shutter
mechanism has been rated for a life cycle of more than 100,000
exposures. Estimated Street Price: $1,599. Contact: Sigma, (800)
896-6858, www.sigma-photo.com.
 
MOBILE PROJECTOR
Project bright, razor-sharp images with the ultra-portable Canon Realis
X600. The versatile 8.9 x 13.2 x 4.5-inch projector weighs just 10
pounds, making it easy to carry and set up wherever you go. Featuring
Canon’s proprietary AISYS optical engine technology, the X600 finds the
right balance of contrast and brightness, along with having an expanded
color space. Images also benefit from its 3500 ANSI lumens, 1024 x 768
lines of resolution and a 1.7x ultra-wide zoom lens with autofocus.
Estimated Street Price: $2,999. Contact: Canon, (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com.
 “TREK”-READY MINI-POD
At just 13 ounces, the Trek-Tech T’Pod won’t weigh you down when you’re
traveling or out shooting in the field. The sturdy tabletop tripod
features MagMount, a magnetic quick-release system that lets you
instantly attach almost any camera, spotting scope or other optical
device. For greater flexibility, check out the VersaMount system, which
lets you move the camera up and down the T’Pod when switching between
standing and sitting positions. List Price: $79 (T’Pod); $19
(VersaMount). Contact: Trek-Tech, (503) 459-0030, www.trek-tech.com.
SLEEK TITANIUM SHOOTER
Capture perfect portraits and candid people photography with the Canon
PowerShot SD900 Digital ELPH. The 10-megapixel compact features the
Canon DIGIC III image processor with Face Detection AF/AE, which
recognizes people and adjusts focus and exposure accordingly. This
smart technology is bundled in a titanium body that’s about the size of
a deck of cards (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.1 inches). A wide-angle, 2.5-inch LCD
and 3x (37-111mm equivalent) optical zoom lens are also part of the
package. List Price: $499. Contact: Canon, (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com.
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