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High-Definition
Camcorder
Record high-definition footage
with the JVC GR-HD1 camcorder. Using standard mini-DV
cassettes, the camera supports video resolutions up to
1280 x 720 using a 1.18-million-pixel progressive-scan
CCD (standard video is only 640 x 480). The 2.8-pound
camera records in SD and DV modes, and features an optical
image stabilizer and a rotating hand grip. List Price:
$3,500. Contact: JVC,
(800) 526-5308, www.jvc.com. |
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Timesaving
Photo Application
Save time processing your digital
images with LumiQuest Ultra Image. The software
features a suite of Photoshop-compatible automatic actions,
with specific programs for landscapes, portraits and more.
Actions are designed to improve color, sharpness and tonal
range, and to reduce noise. List Price: $59.95. Contact:
LumiQuest, (830) 438-4646, www.lumiquest.com. |
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High-Res
Film Scanner
The Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400
combines high-resolution scanning and automatic defect correction
for superior scans. The 5400 dpi scanner includes Digital
ICE™ image restoration technology from Applied Science
Fiction and 16-bit A/D conversion capable of reproducing the
tone and color of the original film image. Using either an IEEE-1394
(FireWire) or USB 2.0 interface, data can be quickly and easily
transferred to your PC or Mac. List Price: $1,099. Contact:
Minolta, (201) 825-4000, www.minoltausa.com.
5-Megapixel Compact Camera
Boasting a 5-megapixel resolution,
the Canon PowerShot G5 features a fast 35-140mm ƒ/2.0-3.0
optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent). Canon’s scene
recognition technology delivers superior results by improving
the accuracy of focus, exposure and white balance. List Price:
$899. Contact: Canon, (800)
OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com.
Weather-Proof Digital Camera
Take pictures in the rain, snow or even underwater. The
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-U60 is a 2.1-megapixel waterproof camera
that can be submersed down to a depth of five feet. The
stylish-looking camera includes a bright LCD monitor and a rechargeable
NiMH battery, and controls are easily accessible using your
thumb. List Price: $250. Contact:
Sony, (800) 222-SONY, www.sony.com.
Ultra-Pro Camera Bag
Carry your camera gear in a bag that’s both adaptable and
rugged. The Delsey PRO Bag 1 is made
of a ballistic nylon/polyester blend with a hard plastic bottom
and padded inserts. Capable of holding two pro SLRs and
several lenses, the bag includes a stowable weather cover and
a detachable film pouch. List Price: $263. Contact:
Bogen Photo, (201) 818-9500, www.bogenphoto.com.
Fine-Art Inkjet Paper
Print your favorite images on a variety of gallery-quality papers.
Crescent Digital Art Paper Series
features Satin Finish, Velvet Finish, Coldpress Watercolor and
Digital Board paper. Each is made from 100-percent cotton rag,
and is acid-free and pH-neutral. All are available in
sizes from 8.5x11- to 17x22-inches (except the Digital Board,
which is available in a size of 33x41-inches). List Price: $32.95
(Satin, Velvet: 25-count); $79.50 (Watercolor: 25-count); $149.79
(Board: 5-count). Contact:
Crescent, (847) 537-3400, www.crescentcardboard.com.
Affordable Projector
Display your images virtually anywhere
using the Epson PowerLite S1 projector. The ultra-bright,
1200-lumens projector is compact and weighs only seven pounds.
Rich color saturation and bright images are achieved via three
high-aperture LCDs. It supports an 800 x 600 resolution and
a 400:1 contrast ratio. List Price: $999. Contact:
Epson, (800) GO-EPSON, www.epson.com.
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Hard
Copy
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Adobe
Photoshop 7 Web Design With GoLive™ 6
by Michael Baumgardt (Adobe Press Books, 2026, ISBN:
0-321-11561-9). This full-color guide answers Web-related
Photoshop questions, such as compression, color control
and image optimization.
Photographer’s Lighting
Handbook by Lou Jacobs, Jr. (Amherst Media,
Inc., 2026, ISBN: 1-58428-076-X). Learn how a refined
understanding of light operation increases your chances
of taking great pictures.
Real World Color Management
by Bruce Fraser, Chris Murphy and Fred Bunting (Peachpit
Press, 2026, ISBN: 0-201-77340-6). This industrial-strength,
under-the-hood reference draws on the authors’
years of expertise to demonstrate everything about color
management.
Pinnacle Studio 8 For
Windows by Jan Ozer (Peachpit Press, 2026,
ISBN: 0-321-18653-2). Adopting a user-friendly approach
to Pinnacle Studio, this Visual QuickStart guide employs
pictures to direct you through the software.
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Wide-Angle
Digital
Unlike most small digital cameras,
the 5.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5400 features a wide-angle 28mm
focal length for its 28-116mm optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent).
The camera includes an enhanced 64 MB buffer to record three
frames per second for a maximum of seven frames at maximum resolution.
Macro mode focuses as close as 0.4 inches. List Price: $799.95.
Contact: Nikon, (800) NIKON-UX,
www.nikonusa.com.
Cool Battery Charger
Recharge high-capacity batteries
more efficiently and safely with the Ansmann Digispeed Super
Speed Charger. Using a built-in automatic cooling fan
to reduce the temperature of the battery while charging, it
reduces potential heat damage to the cells. In addition, the
palm-sized charger includes a four-pack of Ansmann NiMh 2200
mAh AA batteries. List Price: $101.95 (with batteries). Contact:
HP Marketing Corp., (800) 735-4373, www.hpmarketingcorp.com.
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Ultra-Slim
Digital Camera
Create high-resolution images with a camera that weighs
less than three ounces. The
Casio EXILIM EX-S3 digital camera offers a resolution
of 3.2-million pixels and measures only 3.52x2.24x0.46-inches.
It features a minimal 0.01-second shutter lag time and
a bright two-inch color LCD monitor. List Price: $349.99.
Contact: Casio, (800)
962-2746, www.casio.com. |
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Digital
Camera Battery
Have an “always ready”
power source for your digital camera with the Duracell
CP1 battery. The high-power lithium battery requires
no recharging. Its flat, rectangular shape is designed
specifically for smaller, thinner digital cameras that
demand a long-lived power source. Estimated Street Price:
Duracell CP1—$9.95; Duracell Ultra—$14.99. Contact:
Duracell, (800) 551-2355, www.duracell.com.
Maskless Image Adjustment
Discover an easier way to enhance and modify color in
your images. Asiva Photo 1.3
is a stand-alone software program that applies a wide
range of color and lighting effects without the need for
masks. Changes can be made globally or isolated
to specific regions of your image, and can include desaturation,
softening or enhancing detail. List Price: $378. Contact:
Asiva, (888) 800-5508, www.asiva.com. |
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Compact
DV Camcorder
Get high optical zoom magnification
in a compact, lightweight design with Canon’s ZR70
MC camcorder. To complement the 22x zoom lens,
the camcorder includes Canon’s image stabilization
technology, contributing to the making of smooth, steady
recordings. Advanced Dual Image Signal Processing helps
maximize image quality and a Color Night Mode allows you
to see and record images in color in virtual darkness.
List Price: $799. Contact:
Canon, (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com. |
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One-Time-Use
Digital
Supplement your camera gear with a digital camera for less than
$20. The Kodak PLUSDigital system
is a one-time-use camera that provides premium prints.
Images are individually scanned and corrected for exposure and
color, while easy-to-use tools allow you to zoom and crop, remove
red-eye, e-mail and order more prints from Kodak. A Kodak Picture
CD is included at no additional cost. List Price: $9.99 to $11.99.
Contact: Kodak, (800) 235-6325,
www.kodak.com.
Easy Data Compression
Reduce the bandwidth and time required
to send and receive large images and documents over the Internet
with QuikCAT’s Miliki Super Compressor. The revolutionary
file compression software enables faster transmission of data
and frees up hard disk space. It uses a content-sensitive approach
that intelligently selects the best compression scheme for a
given data type. List Price: $49.95 (Professional version).
Contact: QuikCAT, (216) 692-0001,
www.quikcat.com.
Precision Remote Control
Execute professional zoom moves with
your camcorder and tripod via the Zoe DV-Lanc from 16x9 Inc.
The responsive touch of the Zoe pendulum rocker allows for smooth
lens movement, eliminating the jerky starts and stops often
associated with mini-DV zooms. The four-ounce unit, which clamps
to the camera or tripod handle, also provides focus adjustment,
record start/stop and camera on/off functions. List Price: $410.
Contact: 16x9 Inc., (866)
800-1699, www.16x9inc.com.
Nature Photography Scholarship
Funds are available for high school students to participate
in a week-long photographic program. The
NANPA Infinity Foundation’s Student Scholarship Program
provides students between ages 14 and 18 the opportunity to
study in the field with professional photographers, writers
and editors. The next session is in January. Contact:
NANPA, (303) 422-8527, www.nanpainfinityfoundation.org.
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