Raising the Camera Phone Bar: Samsung Pixon M8800L

The Samsung Pixon M8800L 8-megapixel camera phone has been cleared for U.S. distribution by the FCC. The biggest news associated with the Pixon is the 8-megapixel camera. The camera quality of camera phones has been notably weak until recently when much more attention has been given to the camera. We recently reported on the excellent Motorola Zine ZN5 developed in conjunction with Kodak which boasts a 5-megapixel camera. The Pixon’s camera features a flash and auto-focus, a fast shutter

QMS-D1 Wireless Digital Camera Flash Booster / Slave

QMS-D1 Wireless Digital Camera Flash Booster / Slave

Quantaray QMS-D1 Digital Slave Flash Booster with auto slave and delay time function The Quantaray QMS-D1 is a pocket sized flash optimized for use with digital cameras. This wireless booster flash does not need to connect to your camera or main flash in any way. It comes equipped with an electronic slave trigger that discharges the flash when it sees the main flash go off. That makes it a very handy piece for filling in shadows, increasing the output of your main flash or for special effects. It comes equipped with a tilting, table-top stand or it can be put into a regular flash shoe or it can be attached to any tripod. A digital camera or a digital flash unit fires pre-flashes to obtain necessary information on the subject to be photographed and evaluate the required lighting output or to reduce red-eye effect. The QMS-D1 slave flash can automatically detect the different pulses (i.e. pre-flashes) and fires in synchronization with your camera’s main flash. As different digital cameras’ built-in flash or external flash unit has different pre-flash delay time before actual activation of the main flash, the QMS-D1 has three slave settings that should be selected and tested before actually taking your photos to ensure that the correct slave flash synchronization is selected. S: The QMS-D1 will be activated instantly when it detects a flash light which could be a pre-flash from the camera’s built-in flash or external flash. ( The activation at this setting is exactly the same as that of the QMS-1 slave flash unit (53-166-0769)) . This slave setting is to be selected for traditional cameras or flash units that do not fire any pre-flash. S1: At this setting, the QMS-D1 can detect the pre-flash light of the digital camera’s built-in flash or external flash unit with single pre-flash function and delays the activation and synchronizes with the actual main flash light emitted after the pre-flash. (e.g. Synchronizes with the built-in flash or main flash of most Canon, Olympus, Nikon and Sony digital cameras) S2: At this setting, the QMS-D1 can detect the pre-flashes light of the digital camera’s built-in flash or external flash unit with double pre-flashes function and delays the activation and synchronizes with the actual main flash light emitted after the pre-flashes. (e.g. Synchronizes with the built-in flash or main flash of most Nikon digital cameras)

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QDC 800 Digital Flash w/Nikon Digital SLR Flash Module

QDC 800 Digital Flash w/Nikon Digital SLR Flash Module

Designed for today’s SLR Cameras, the Quantary QDC 800 will provide a full range of automatic adjustments from camera to flash with either your Nikon SLR Film or Digital Camera. This Flash-Set includes the QDC-NK i TTL Digital Flash Module. The QDC-NK i TTL Digital Flash Module achieves fully automatic operation with your Nikon i-TTL digital cameras including the 8400, 8800, D70 and D70s. The QDC 800 will provide both TTL Flash exposure for Digital and Auto-Focusing for 35mm. With the Nikon camera with the module, the QDC 800 will provide both TTL and D-TTL Flash exposure for Digital and Auto-Focusing for 35mm.

Price: $139.99 Buy/More Info

430 EX II Speedlight Flash – Regularly $329.99 – $30 Instant Rebate – Canon Fall Savings!

430 EX II Speedlight Flash – Regularly $329.99 – $30 Instant Rebate – Canon Fall Savings!

Bringing a new level of versatility and capability to flash photography, the Speedlite 430EX II features a powerful flash (guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. A one-touch quick-lock mechanism makes it easy to attach or detach the 430EX II from the camera and a metal foot has been added for strength and durability. Flash controls can now be set through the camera’s LCD screen on compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras. The Speedlite 430EX II is also quieter, recycle time is 20 % faster (as compared to the 430EX) and since it is compatible with Canon’s wireless E-TTL, it can be used as an affordable slave unit. Canon Speedlite 430EX II FeaturesSuperior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength Approx. 20 % faster recycling time, compared to previous 430EX One-touch, quick-lock mechanism for easy attaching/detaching flash from camera Full flash control possible on camera menu, with compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras Virtually silent flash recycle Full swivel, 180 ? in either direction Zoom flash head covers range of 24-105mm; maximum guide number 141 ft./43m at ISO 100

Price: $299.99 Buy/More Info

Lightsphere Universal (Clear) – New!

Lightsphere Universal (Clear) – New!

The famous Gary Fong Lightsphere – Now in a CLEAR UNIVERSAL size to fit almost ANY on-camera flash!Light up the entire roomEliminate unwanted shadowsBest Diffusion as tested by Professional Photographer MagazineBy far the best diffusion as tested by NikoniansCompatible with Lightsphere II accessoriesThe grip is so strong that it can support the entire weight of a camera, drive and flash securelyAttaches with patent pending grip system – WILL NOT FALL OFF!Fits virtually all flashes including the Nikon SB-600/800 and SB-900 and the Canon 430 and 540 models

Price: $49.99 Buy/More Info

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