Covering The Photo Beat; Tripods, “Green” PhotoBooks, And A D3 HoodCap
C.A. Boylan, July, 2008
Cullmann’s Universal XXL 3150 Tripod & Magnesit 40200 Ball
Head
The durable Universal XXL 3150 tripod was designed to provide extra height.
It easily extends to 7 ft; adjustments can be made by simply sliding the column
up or down. The self-clamping screw eliminates the danger of sudden drops. The
MSRP is $189.
The Magnesit 40200 ball head is made from anodized aluminum and offers a load
capacity of up to 66 lbs with a torque of up to 35nm. The unit’s resistance
can be precisely adjusted with the friction screw to safely accommodate the
weight of an SLR, D-SLR, or camcorder. It features rubber-coated adjusting knobs,
a panorama lock with a 360° scale, 90° tilting, and an adjustable quick-release
system with safety lock and two built-in spirit levels. The MSRP is $299. Contact:
R.T.S. Inc., 40-11 Burt Dr., Deer Park, NY 11729; (631) 242-6801; www.rtsphoto.com.
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Sigma’s 50mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens
Sigma’s new 50mm lens offers a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and features
a molded glass aspherical lens with multilayered coating to reduce flare and
ghosting. The Hyper Sonic Motor provides silent, high-speed autofocusing. Contact:
Sigma Corporation of America, 15 Fleetwood Ct., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779; (800)
896-6858; www.sigma-photo.com.
The Mobile Photo StudioCruzer 1510
This case was designed with the traveling photographer in mind. Weighing 15
lbs, the Photo StudioCruzer 1510 is a tough, waterproof, durable airline carryon
case that features a modular interior and a lid compartment that accommodates
a 15” laptop computer. It also offers a 17” retractable extension
handle, side and front handles, and metal reinforced padlock protectors. Contact:
CaseCruzer (Pelican Products, Inc.), 4665 State St., Montclair, CA 91763; (800)
882-4730; www.casesbypelican.com.
Manfrotto’s CX Tripods
The new CX models of carbon-fiber tripods feature redesigned ergonomic locking
levers, new leg angle selectors, as well as magnesium and aluminum castings.
The CX PRO models offer the Q90° Quick Center Column System, which allows
the center column to be easily rotated into a horizontal position without removing
the head or disassembling the column itself. Contact: Bogen Imaging, Inc., 565
E. Crescent Ave., Ramsey, NJ 07446; (201) 818-9500; www.bogenimaging.us.
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