The ColorEdge CE240W 24.1″ Widescreen LCD Display from EIZO is a high-quality monitor built with video professionals and graphic designers in mind. The monitor features a high 1000:1 contrast ratio, a wide 178°/178° viewing angle and a fast 8 ms response time. The monitor is designed for use in environments where accurate color is essential. It features a factory calibrated gamma, 14-bit color processing and independent 6-color adjustment. The monitor is a flat panel, which saves desk space. That, along with other features, makes it a great choice for video editors and graphic designers alike.

Product specifications:

• 1920 × 1200 native resolution
• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 450 cd/m2 brightness
• 178° viewing angles
• Digital/analog inputs

Related links:
The monitor’s webpage at Eizo website
Compare Eizo CE240W LCD Monitor prices at photogear.zlio.com
Customer opinions at prophotohome.com

An ultra-high power telephoto lens with a focal length equivalent to 600mm on a 35mm film camera. Combines the brightness of an F2.8 aperture with the compact size of the Four Thirds System. In addition, the generous 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses deliver superb image quality. Built-in focus-limit switch and focus-stop button make this ultra-high power telephoto lens very easy to use. Neutral, ND4, ND8, and polarizing inner filters included as standard equipment.

Technical specifications:

• Focal Length 300mm Telephoto (600mm 35mm equivalent)
• Lens Construction 13 elements in 11 groups
• Angle of View 4.2°
• Closest Focusing Distance 6.6 ft. (2 m)
• Dimensions 5.1 D x 11.1 L (129 mm x 281 mm)

Related links:

The lens webpage at Olympus
Compare Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED Lens prices
Four thirds website

The Olympus E-510 digital SLR is engineered to be 100-percent digital. Simply put, this means your pictures will have stunning edge-to-edge sharpness. It features Olympus Live View LCD technology, Dust Reduction System and powerful, 10-megapixel imager. The Live-View LCD screen previews your photos before you shoot which makes hard to reach shots easy, such as shooting above crowds or ground-level macro shots. The high-resolution 2.5″ HyperCrystal LCD can even be seen in bright sunlight from angles up to 176 degrees. The E-510’s Dust Reduction System keeps the 10-megapixel Live-MOS sensor dust free. Every time the camera is turned on the Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates at a high speed to dislodge any dust. Also, the E-510 uses Olympus’ sensor-shift image stabilization technology to counter the effect of camera shake. The exclusive Supersonic Wave Drive motors provide two modes of accurate high-speed image stabilization. One mode provides blur-free photography for everyday situations like low-light settings. The other mode helps capture clear images even while panning during action shots. Olympus’ Image Stabilization technology is built into the body of the E-510 so it works with every lens, unlike legacy film technologies built into the lenses.

Related links:
Amazon Olympus Evolt E510 customer reviews
E510 samples at Flickr
Evolt E-510 at Olympus website
Olympus E-510 Digital SLR at Photogear.zlio.com
Firmware update for the Olympus E-510
E-510 DSLR with 14-42mm Lens at Calumet

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 quickly creates large, archival quality glossy and matte photos worthy of display. Experience the rich, true-to-life colors and subtle detail that’s evident in every image. It’s all possible with Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Inks, plus an industry leading resolution and ink droplet size - the same innovative features that made the Epson Stylus Photo R800 a resounding success. This printer’s impressive 8-color individual ink system, which incorporates red and blue inks, means you get a wider color gamut for incredibly vivid photos. Its separate matte and photo black ink cartridges are integrated into the system as well, so you get the deepest, darkest blacks on matte paper, and brilliant results on glossy paper automatically. Finally, the unique gloss optimizer makes glossy prints look like they came from a traditional photo lab. And, since the inks are pigment-based, you can be confident the color and detail will remain true for up to 200 years. The Epson Stylus Photo R1800 delivers studio quality results on a wide variety of media and in eight popular borderless sizes - up to 13-inches wide, as well as panoramics up to 44-inches long. Best of all, the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 speeds through every project - so you can quickly print stacks of high-quality photos. And, its expertise goes well beyond the art of photographic prints. This photo printer makes it easy to add that special touch to your portfolio with professional quality printing on ink jet printable CDs

The Nikon D80 packs high performance and high resolution into a body that is more compact and slimmer than previous Nikon digital SLR cameras. True to Nikon’s commitment to intuitive operation, the size, layout and operation of all buttons and controls are designed for maximum ease of use.
Includes 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 Lens / Uses F mount lenses / SD Memory Card Slot / USB 2.0 / 2.5-inch LCD / 3D Color Matrix Meter Up to 2,700 images per battery charge - High-Efficiency power systems featuring reduced power consumption and Real-Time Fuel Gauge with Nikon’s EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable battery Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II, plus Variable Center-Weighted and Spot Metering. Nikon’s 3D Color Matrix Metering II instantly and accurately evaluates brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area and subject-to-camera distance information, referencing the results against an onboard database of 30,000 scenes from actual photography. Vary the size of the center-weighted area reading and spot metering readings correspond to 11 focusing points 11-area AF system with Wide-area Center Segment and Auto-area AF functions 2.5 LCD screen ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) - 100 to 1600 In-Camera Image Editing with Retouching Menu Built-in Speedlight with Nikon i-TTL flash metering and two-group Wireless Commander option Shooting Modes - 1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continuous shooting mode - approx. 3 frames per second; 3) Self-timer; 4) Delayed remote mode; 5) Quick-response remote mode Images are stored on SD digital memory cards

This stylish and durable transparent polycarbonate housing is for anyone looking to pursue underwater digital photography when diving, snorkeling or surfing.
It is also ideal for use during activities that call for ultimate protection from the elements such as skiing, fishing, sailing, or even in certain industrial situations.

Product features:

• Compatible with the Olympus SP-310/350 digital camera
• For underwater depths of up to 131 feet
• Durable fluorite glass window offers clear gateway for crisp, detail images
• Features integrated flash diffuser panel and an easy-to-see LCD panel for ease of use
• .25-inch socket ideal for land uses such as skiing

Related links:
Olympus SP-310 Digital Camera at Amazon
Olympus SP-350 Digital Camera at Amazon
Olympus PT-030 Underwater Housing for SP-310/350

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The PENTAX AF360FGZ auto flash unit features a large guide number of 30 (at ISO100/m), which allows for effective flash photography over a lengthy distance. This clip-on, bounce auto-zoom flash includes a variety of advanced flash features, such as P-TTL auto flash, high-speed synchronization and wireless P-TTL auto flash, when mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR camera. Zoom Head - 24-85mm (flash automatically senses focal length) Flash sync mode - Leading-shutter-curtain sync, Trailing-curtain-sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed-sync, modeling flash, Wireless flash Power Source - Four AA size batteries (alkaline, lithium, Ni-Cd, NiMh) Dimensions W x H x D - 2.8 x 4.3 x 4.5 inches (70 x 110 x 115.5mm) Weight - 9.6 oz. (270g)

Technical Details

• Guide number of 119, ISO 100
• 24-millimeter lens coverage
• Bounce head
• Requires 4 AA batteries
• Compatible with Pentax PZ, ZX, SF, LX, MZ, *ist, 645NII, 67II series cameras

Related links:
PENTAX AF360FGZ at Amazon
The flash webpage at Pentax

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