March/April 2005
MEMORY CARD RECOVERY
ImageRecall 3 recovers your images and other files from accidentally erased or corrupted memory cards, as well as from CDs, Zip disks and other storage media. The program saves the rescued images to folders on your computer, or you can burn them directly onto CDs. Windows only. List Price: $39. Contact: FlashFixers, (888) 8-FIXERS, www.flashfixers.com.
DIGITAL PHOTO BOOK
Showcase your work in a Chinle Digital Photo Book from Moab Paper Company. Print your images on the book's 30 sheets of double-sided, archival-quality Entrada Fine Art Paper and easily bind the pages in the included 8x9-inch, black split-leather cover. The result is a coffee-table book that's easy for you to update. Illustrated instructions walk you through the process. List Price: $77. Contact: Moab Paper, (435) 259-3161, www.moabpaper.com.
VIEW DIGITAL ALBUMS ON YOUR TV
Share your digital photos with friends and family on your TV's big screen with the SanDisk Photo Album. Just connect the Photo Album to your TV and show images and MPEG-1 video directly from your media cards or USB flash drive. The device also can make TV-resolution copies of your images and store them on a separate CF card so they'll always be ready to share. List Price: $49. Contact: SanDisk, (408) 542-0500, www.sandisk.com.
DIGITAL BLAST FROM THE PAST
Remember the classic Rolleiflex camera, with its twin lenses stacked one over the other? Rollei has created the MiniDigi, a nostalgic digital version of this old favorite, sporting the original's pop-up, waist-level viewfinder. The 2-megapixel camera shoots square images like its famous predecessor, recording them on SD cards. Estimated Street Price: $350. Contact: Rollei Logistics, (925) 825-4795, www.rollei.jp/e/.
PORTABLE HARD DRIVE
Store thousands of high-resolution images on SmartDisk's portable FireLite hard drive. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the six-ounce drives are available in capacities from 40 to 100 GB. They draw power through their FireWire or USB 2.0 connections, eliminating the need for a separate AC adapter, and feature a lightweight, but tough magnesium housing. List Price: From $149. Contact: SmartDisk, (239) 425-4000, www.smartdisk.com.
POWERFUL SHOE-MOUNT FLASH
Get better flash range or more power for bounce-flash shots with the Metz 54AF-1 Digital. The flash provides dedicated TTL flash metering for Canon, Konica Minolta and Nikon cameras, including wireless remote TTL operation with compatible models. The 54AF-1 also boasts a modeling light so you can see where you're aiming. List Price: $380. Contact: Bogen Imaging, (201) 818-9500, www.bogenimaging.us.
FINE-ART INKJET PAPER
Give your images the look and feel of real watercolor paper with Bergger Fine Art Inkjet Paper. The archival material is made by renowned watercolor paper maker Arches and is optimized for inkjet printing by Bergger. The paper is available in textured and smooth surfaces, and accepts both dye- and pigment-based inks. List Price: From $9.99. Contact: Bergger Products, (815) 282-9876, www.bergger.com.
MOBILE HARD DRIVE
Western Digital's WD Passport Portable USB Drive features a rugged case and a highly shock-tolerant drive to safeguard your image files. Its USB 2.0 connection makes it fast and easy to move data to and from your computer. The drive draws power through the USB cable. List Price: $199 (40 GB); $249 (80 GB). Contact: Western Digital, (949) 672-7000, www.westerndigital.com.
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