I nearly started this entry with a few comments about the absence of some companies from the Expo this year and the scaled back presence of others. I stopped because I realized that this is not the story I wanted to tell. I will leave that to others: The real story is about who is there and the products and events that made me pause to find out more. I call them the “Floor Stoppers!”
My first “Floor Stopper” is courtesy of Sony and photographer Matthew Jordan-Smith. Smith, who shoots with the A900, presented “Finding Your Inspiration.” It is an informative, visually stunning, and inspiring discussion which addresses an issue that many photographers deal with at some point in the pursuit of our craft. It is a presentation that should not be missed!
The next floor stopper is courtesy of Hensel USA. The AC Adapter for the Porty Lithium 6 and 12 packs has arrived. The availability of the adapter makes the Hensel Lithium a one-stop studio and location tool. Price TBA.
Another “Floor Stopper” is a new product from Cameron Products called the SteadePod. The SteadePod attaches to the camera tripod socket It is essentially a retractable steel cable that uses a locking mechanism and foot pad in concert with the tension created by holding the camera to stabilize it. It will undoubtedly remind many of a tape measure. It fits in a pocket or camera bag, and could be of value in situations where you need support, but cannot use a monopod or tripod. It’s priced under $30.00
Massachusetts-based LensPro to go and its sister company, Studioshare.org are my next Floor Stoppers. Lens pro to go rents Canon and Nikon cameras, lenses, flashes and other camera accessories and will ship them to you anywhere in the United States. This is a wonderful service for people who are traveling or people who live in areas which are not served by rental houses.Studioshare.org is an on-line collaborative resource which allows members of the photographic community to connect for services, equipment and/or studio space.
So those are a few of the products, events or services that caught my eye today. I’ll admit, they are different from what I imagined would catch my eye this morning as I was getting myself organized to leave, but perhaps is a reflection of where we are; or heck, maybe it is an indication that I am less of a “gear-head” than I thought!
My Photo Plus Expo day 2 Floor Stoppers are hdslr related, so they have been posted in a new Blog dedicated to the ever increasing number of motion capable cameras. Click here to visit H(d)SLRs in Motion!
