Photoflex StarFlash 650 Gemini LiteDome Kit

The Photoflex StarFlash 650 LiteDome kit is a mid-range monolight flash kit designed for the seasoned professional and emerging photographer. The kit comes complete with 2 StarFlash 650 watt monolights, 2 medium (24″x32″) LightDome softboxes, 2 StarFlash connectors, 2 tilt swivel mounts, 2 lamp covers, 2 light stands, sync cords, and 1 large carry bag with wheels and sturdy grip handles.

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Canon’s newest prosumer digital SLR, the EOS 40D, is more than an updated EOS 30D; it is a ground breaking advanced amateur camera. Released in September 2007, the EOS 40D sports a similar chassis to the 20D and 30D; the 40D is a lightweight, feature-packed, digital SLR with Canon’s new DIGIC III Image Processor, EOS Integrated Cleaning System, 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.5 frame-per-second capability, high precision auto focus, and new 3-inch LCD screen.

Price: $1299 US

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Canon EOS 40D Studio Test Images
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Pros 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor Extensive noise reduction technology for better images at high ISO 6.5 frames-per-second up to 75 consecutive JPEGS or 17 consecutive RAW Images New auto focus system with 9 cross-type sensors World’s first diagonal high-precision cross-type auto focus EOS Integrated Cleaning System Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor Live View function with new options for reduced shutter-lag and quiet operation Highlight Tone Priority for in-camera image control sRAW format

Cons Minimal weather-sealing No vertical shutter button Flash sync speed limited to 1/250th second

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The Sigma SD14 is a newly redesigned 14-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera equipped with the innovative Foveon X3 direct image sensor. The SD14 digital SLR is priced at about $1,500.

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Sigma SD14 Studio Test Images
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Pros Superb image quality from Foveon X3 sensor Pentaprism viewfinder with 98 percent coverage and 0.9x magnification. Brilliant 2.5-inch LCD with three levels of magnification. Diopter correction allows adjustment for user’s eyesight. Pop-up flash with external flash control performs well. Long-life shutter rated at 100,000 cycles. Easily removable dust shield.	Cons No scene or custom exposure or settings. Difficult to some change settings without looking away from the viewfinder. No auto-ISO or gradations between the five ISO settings. Can’t go back in the menus. Sigma Photo Pro 3.0 software is slow.

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Kodak to Increase Prices for Select Consumer Film, One-Time-Use Cameras and Professional Still Films in 2008

ROCHESTER, N.Y., December 3, 2007 – Eastman Kodak Company announced today that it will increase prices an average of 5 - 10 % on select consumer and professional still films and One-Time-Use Cameras beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The price increase is a result of increased costs of raw materials, including silver and petrochemicals, as well as escalating oil prices, and industry volume trends. Timing of the new pricing structure will take effect in US on March 1, 2008

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Tamron Announces the Launch of the Popular AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II with Built-In Motor for Nikon (Model A18N II)
A Compact, Lightweight and Ultimate High Power Zoom Lens Boasting the 13.9X Zoom Power Designed Exclusively for APS-C Sized Digital SLRs

Mr. Morio Ono, of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company will release the AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, a lightweight, compact and ultra high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors with a built-in motor for Nikon (Model A18N II).

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Large aperture telephoto zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras and reveals its strength in close-up photography APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM lens.

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Large aperture zoom lens with improved optical performance
APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM.

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