No single camera system can do everything that a photographer envisages. For example, if electronic fl ash is required to light up a portrait or a product, the built-in fl ash cannot do the job as efficiently as a studio flash.
If you wish to meter an extremely small area of a subject, the built-in spot-meter cannot do what a specialized 1-degree spot-meter can do.If you need to photograph a tiny object, your standard lens may not be able to record a large enough image; for that you might require a specialized lens or close-up filters.
The studio flash gun, the 1-degree spot-meter, the close-up fi lters, are all accessories. Accessories, in a way, are extended arms that help us to easily do what could possibly have been done with diffi culty. You could consider accessories as ‘plug-ins’ that help make our photographic life easier.
The September 2011 issue of Smart Photography is dedicated to ‘Accessories’. We have mentioned the product, its key features, price, availability, contact person etc (where available).
DISCLAIMER: All the details and specifications of the products featured here are based on those provided by the manufacturer/distributor.Smart Photography is not responsible for any misinformation printed in this section.
Kingston 16GB Data Traveler Ultimate 3.0 G2
Kingston’s Data Traveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 features the latest technology for USB 3.0 Flash drives, making it ideal for IT professionals and enthusiasts who want to take advantage of all the performance improvements off ered by USB 3.0 technology right away.
The new DTU 3.0 G2 has a read speed up to 100MB/sec, and a write speed up to 70MB/sec. When plugged into a USB 2.0 port, the drive has a read and write speed of around 30MB/s. Th e G2 is available in 16, 32, and 64GB capacities. Its dimensions are 73.7 x 22.2 x 16.10mm and has a 5-year limited warranty.
Manufacturer : Kingston Technology Corporation
MRP : Rs.2,599
Email : sales_india@kingston.com
Website : www.kingston.com/india
Phone : +91 22 42230300
SanDisk 32GB Ultra USB Flash Drive
The SanDisk 32GB Ultra USB Flash Drive offers high transfer speed of up to 15MB/sec. Up to 2GB online secure backup with SanDisk’s secure access soft ware.
The Flash Drive is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Mac OS and Linux, and comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Manufacturer : SanDisk Inc.
Distributor : Rashi Peripherals, Ingram Micro,
HCL Infosystems
Price : Rs.1,199
Website : www.sandisk.com
Phone : 1800 102 2055
Trek Thumb Micro (4GB)
This USB powered super-slim design Flash Drive is covered under a 5-year warranty.
Manufacturer : Trek 2000 International Ltd.
Distributor : Inter Foto Pvt. Ltd.
Price : Rs.395
Contact person : Rishab Gupta
Email : sales@interfotoindia.com
Website : www.interfoto.co.in
Phone : +91 9892193636
Strontium 32GB TNT USB Flash Drive
A simple, yet cool design. Lightweight, yet high-performance, fast data transfer.
Available capacities are 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. Th e 32GB USB Flash Drive can store 4000 songs and 80 movies.
Manufacturer : Strontium Technology Pte. Ltd.
Distributor : KBC Computech Pvt. Ltd. &
Hundia Infosolution Pvt. Ltd.
MRP : Rs.3,999
Email : indiasales@strontium.biz
Website : www.strontium.biz
Phone : +91 11 40568675
Knight 16GB USB Flash Drive
Knight Flash Drive is a premium product and comes with a My Key feature which enables users to protect their data with a password. Also available in 2, 4, and 8 GB.
Manufacturer : Moserbaer India Ltd.
Distributor : Ingram Micro and Neoteric
Infomatique Ltd.
MRP : Depending on the GB rating, MRPs
vary between Rs.525 to Rs.3800
Contact person : Rajesh Razdan
Email : itsales@moserbaer.in
Website : htt p://shop.moserbaer.in
Phone : +91 8802102265
ADATA Superior S101 (8 GB)
Besides the 8GB of data storage, users can download free soft ware from Adata’s website, including UFDtoGO, OstoGO, and the latest Norton Internet Security 2010 (60-day trial) to enhance both mobility and security of their Adata USB fl ash drives.
The S101 is backed by lifetime product warranty.
Distributor : Technocrat/Ingram Micro/Inspan
MRP : Rs.630
Contact person : Peidy Hung
Email : adata_in@adata-group.com
Website : www.adata-group.com
Phone : +91 22 67587046
KINGMAX Trendy Flash Drive PD 03 (16GB)
With no need for a driver or complex installation, this 9-gram plug-and play device is handy for storing and/or transferring data on the go. Also available in 8 and 32GB.
Distributor : Kingmax
MRP : Rs.1,013 (16GB)
Contact person : John Yeh
Email : sales@kingmaxdigi.com.tw
Website : www.kingmax.com
