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CAMERA SUPPORT The metal alloy used in the new Slik PRO 500 DX tripod is lighter and stronger than standard aluminum. The tripod can support professional D-SLRs and telephoto lenses up to a 300mm f/2.8. A gearless center column and three-position adjustable-angle leg locks make for easy setup on uneven ground. An all-metal three-way pan head has a user-friendly quick-release plate for securely mounting the camera on the tripod. The height ranges from 22 to 64 inches, and it weighs about five pounds. List Price: $184. Contact: THK Photo, (800) 421-1141, www.thkphoto.com. HIGH-CAPACITY CARD The Kingston 8 GB Elite Pro CF card delivers read speeds of up to 8 MBps and write speeds of up to 6.75 MBps. The high-capacity memory card is the latest addition to the Elite Pro lineup, which includes 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB capacities. List Price: $399 (8 GB). Contact: Kingston, (800) 337-8410, www.kingston.com.
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