Camera Accessories

Great for DSLR camera users, Epson's P-7000 Photo Viewer is a device that allows you to backup and view your photos on its 4-inch LCD while you're on-the-go – no computer needed. The P-7000 features built-in memory card slots and can backup thousands of photos thanks to its 160GB hard drive. In fact, when explorer Richard Wiese was asked to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the P-7000 was the device he chose to document his adventure. Why? He wanted a device that was easy to use, lightweight and rugged, with a long-lasting battery; and the P-7000's 160GB hard drive made it easy for him to download and save his photos from each day's climb.

At the end of each day, all Wiese had to do was insert the card from his camera into the viewer to quickly download all of his images. He could then zoom in to confirm focus and detail, preview both RAW and JPEG images, and make edits. The P-9000 also has video and audio output, allowing him to set up a slide show and show his team the day's pictures. Read more

Nikon just announced two new lenses for professional photographers, the highly anticipated 24mm f/1.4G ED lens that gives photographers a dramatic depth of field and versatile focal length; and the new 16-35mm f/4 VR, Nikon's widest angle FX zoom lens to date.

The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4 G ED lens will be available in late March 2010 for $2199.95 and the wide angle AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is scheduled to be available in late February 2010 for $1259.95.

Read the press release below for more information. Read more

Eye-Fi just announced at CES its next generation WiFi-enabled SD card, the 8 GB Eye-Fi Pro X2. Powered by Eye-If's new X2 Engine, upload speeds are faster than ever, read/write speeds are faster, and it has a better WiFi range with the addition of 802.11n.

The Eye-Fi Pro X2 wirelessly uploads images and videos from your camera to computer and online photo and video sharing sites, such as Flickr, Picasa or Facebook. Also, the Pro X2 automatically geotags photos with information about where the images were taken.Read more

PENTAX just announced a new lens geared toward the outdoor photographer. The weather-resistant smc PENTAX D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR lens was designed for use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. When used with a PENTAX K-7, K20D, K200D or K10D digital SLR camera body, the lens works well in outdoor conditions such as rain, mist, water spray and splashes. For even more protection, the lens has the PENTAX-original SP (Super Protect) surface coating which repels dust, water and grease.

This PENTAX macro lens features an aluminum barrel, and the focus ring has been upgraded for manual-focus operation. It is also the first PENTAX interchangeable macro lens with a completely rounded diaphragm blade for natural bokeh at wide apertures, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.Read more

The New York Institute of Photography is America's oldest and largest photography school. Being the photo pros that they are, they have rounded up a list of what they think are the top 10 holiday gifts for photographers.

Gift ideas include everything from personalized U.S. postage stamps, waterproof camera cases, a mini HD camcorder, to a creative effects lens, a very portable tripod and more.

View the complete list and get more product information by visiting The New York Institute of Photography's website.

Pandigital just added two new portable photo scanners to their PhotoLink line, the PhotoLink One-Touch 5x7 Scanner and PhotoLink Personal Photo Scanner.

Ready to go right out of the box is the new PhotoLink One-Touch 5x7 Scanner (PANSCN04). You can easily scan 5x7-inch (or smaller) prints onto a memory card or PC, with no software to install. The scanner supports SD, MS, MS Pro, MMS, and XD memory cards. A 512MB SD card is included. To use, just insert a photo into the feed area and push the button to start. The result is a digital image at 1800x1200 pixels and 600 dpi.Read more

Yesterday Nikon announced the new D3S digital SLR. A perfect addition to the camera is Nikon's new medium telephoto AF-S DX Micro 85mm F/3.5G ED VR lens. Designed for close-up photography to DX-format users, it features VR II for up to 4 stops of correction, a 1:1 life-size reproduction ratio, Internal focusing design, and the use of an ED glass element.

"Nikon is proud of its strong reputation for designing and producing some of the world's finest close-up lenses, delivering faithful and consistent color reproduction, stunning sharpness and beautifully balanced contrast," said Edward Fasano, general manager for marketing, SLR Systems Products at Nikon, Inc. "The introduction of the AF-S DX 85mm Micro lens further broadens the Micro NIKKOR family and answers a call from serious nature and portrait photographers, generalists and on-line auction specialists seeking superior close-up shooting performance, affordability and versatility."

Priced at $529.99, the new lens will be available in early December 2009.

For more information read the press release.

iGo just unveiled a new wall charger, the iGo Charge Anywhere. This travel-friendly charger features an internal battery which allows you to charge your mobile device (smartphone, PSP, digital camera, etc.) with or without an outlet.

The iGo Charge Anywhere is compatible with almost every mobile and gaming electronic device on the market. You can even simultaneously power two devices while also charging its integrated battery to use when away from an outlet. The new charger not only works as a wall charger but also acts as a "transportable outlet." It features collapsible wall blades that fold away, and stores enough power in its battery to provide up to three full charges to most mobile devices without the need to recharge. Read more