PCPhoto
July/August 2024 |
Page 3 of 6 LOW-COST ZOOM Finding a long lens that wont break your bank account can be challenging, but thats what Sony offers with the Cyber-shot DSC-H5. The 7.2-megapixel camera has a three-inch LCD screen and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12x optical zoom lens with a focal range of 36-432mm (35mm equivalent). The new model uses Sonys SteadyShot image-stabilization technology to help reduce blur caused by hand movement. List Price: $499. Contact: Sony, (800) 222-SONY, www.sony.com. FAST MOVERS With 100x speed ratings, Kingstons CompactFlash Ultimate Cards get down to business quickly when transferring images. The memory cards deliver a read speed of up to 18 MB/sec. and a write speed of up to 15 MB/sec. Designed for pros and photo enthusiasts, the cards come in 1, 2 and 4 GB storage capacities. Estimated Street Price: $59 (1 GB); $99 (2 GB); $189 (4 GB). Contact: Kingston, (800) 337-8410, www.kingston.com. CAPTURE THIS With Phase Ones latest version of Capture One, you get RAW image-processing software that supports more cameras, more file formats and Intel-based Macs. Tests for Capture One 3.7.4 have shown faster RAW processing rates for both Macs and Windows. The software is a universal Mac application designed to run natively on both Intel and PowerPC-based Mac computers. Existing users can upgrade for free. List Price: $499 (new users). Contact: Phase One, (888) PHASE-ONE, www.phaseone.com. CARD HOLDER Stay organized when youre on the road by keeping all your memory cards in one place. Digital Focis Memory Card Travel Case holds up to eight cards and fits all types, including CompactFlash, Secure Digital, xD Picture Card and Sony Memory Stick. The holder has a durable, silver-brushed aluminum shell with rubber lining for protection. The lightweight case weighs 3.5 ounces and measures 4.2x2.8x0.7 inches. List Price: $19. Contact: Digital Foci, (310) 763-9100, www.digitalfoci.com.
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