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Lexar USB 3.0 SD and CF Card Reader

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Lexar has launched a new Professional USB 3.0 SD and CF combo card reader.  The USB 3.0 connectivity provides a faster data transfer rate than the USB 2.0 version of this device.  This new reader is compatible with the UDMA CF specs and the SDXC and UHS-I SD card specs, so you shouldn’t have a compatibility issue with any of your memory cards.

The only other USB 3.0 card reader that I’ve seen on the market to date is this one from Delkin.  Now, if we can just get some Thunderbolt-compatible card readers out…

The new Lexar USB 3.0 reader retails for $49.95 and is currently available for pre-order at Adorama.

Check out the video from Jeff Cable, who gives a quick demo and comparison of the new card reader’s speed potential. [Read more…]

 

Zeiss Distagon T 35mm F/1.4 ZF.2 Lens Available for Pre-Order

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B&H Photo has posted that the Zeiss Distagon T 35mm F/1.4 ZF.2 lens is now available for pre-order for the Nikon F Mount version. Here’s the link.

As is custom at B&H, when something is posted for pre-order, it generally means that stock is on the way and almost ready to ship out to customers.  No word on the Canon version yet.

Eye-Fi Direct Mode = Wireless Tethering to iPad, iPhone or Android Devices

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Eye-Fi has flipped the switch on a new Direct Mode for Eye-Fi X2 WiFi SD cards.  Using these new cards with corresponding Apps, you can now instantly transmit images to your iOS or Android devices.

Direct Mode offers the flexibility of anywhere. After a quick set up, take photos wherever you are – then when you’re ready to transfer, just turn your camera on and let Eye-Fi do the rest. The Eye-Fi X2 card will create its own Wi-Fi network and transfer to the free iPhone/iPad or Android app. No matter where you are, you’ll get your photos and videos on your device in no time. –Eye-Fi

You can read more about Eye-Fi’s Direct Mode on the product page and the FAQ.  You can find Eye-Fi X2 cards at Amazon.com and B&H Photo.

RED EPIC and Scarlet at NAB 2011

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RED had a big tent/booth on the NAB showfloor.  While the company had no major announcements at the show, it was still there pimping its EPIC and Scarlet cameras in style.  The RED folks had a full-on tattoo parlor set up in the middle of the show floor (with people getting real tattoos) and used this scene to show off the low light and shallow DOF capabilities of its cameras.

More RED eye candy below. [Read more…]

Westcott Spiderlite TD6 and 7′ Parabolic Umbrella Hands-On

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Westcott had a regular photographer’s playground set up at Photoshop World last week.  Even though it had just announced the TD6 Spiderlite and new 7′ Parabolic umbrellas, there were plenty to be seen and put through the paces on the expo floor between the great classes at PSW.

One of the cool things that Westcott does for the attending photographers is set up several shooting stations with lights and live models to give everything a good run for your money. [Read more…]