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Break The Shake
The new digital cameras from Panasonic feature Mega Optical Image
Stabilization to detect and correct shaking, an asset for shooting in
low-light conditions. The Lumix DMC-FZ5 and DMC-FZ4 boast 5- and
4-megapixel resolution, respectively, and a 12x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit
zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm (FZ5) and 35-420mm (FZ4) on a 35mm
film camera. List Price: $500 (DMC-FZ5); $450 (DMC-FZ4). Contact:
Panasonic, (800) 211-PANA, www.panasonic.com.
Portable Printing
The Selphy CP600 printer from Canon enables you to print instantly
straight from your Canon or PictBridge-compliant digital camera. The
printer weighs less than two pounds, operates on AC power or a
rechargeable battery, and supports four print sizes (up to 4x8 inches).
Because of its size, the CP600 is easy to take with you anywhere. List
Price: $349. Contact: Canon, (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com.
Color Control
Fixing the exposure and color of your images can consume valuable time.
Eliminate this tedious task with the Sekonic X-Rite Digital Suite. The
package features the new Sekonic L-558R multi-function, wireless,
radio-triggering light meter for accurate exposure readings and the
MonacoOPTIXXR colorimeter calibration tool for calibrating CRT and LCD
monitors. Together, the tools ensure that you capture and see a correct
image, in addition to helping speed up your workflow. List Price: $700.
Contact: Sekonic (Mac Group), (914) 347-3300, www.sekonic.com.
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