Wainoni, Christchurch -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/15/2011 -- After purchasing my Capture Camera Clip I wanted to test in some of the mad locations that I shoot during my photo projects.

My current photo project is one that was introduced to me by a fellow photographer. The "365 day challenge" in which you take a photo of something every day for a year, sounds easy… try it… "The 365" is a great way to develop more of a style and your voice as a photographer."

Anyway as a Landscape photographer I was a little dubious about the usefulness of such a device as the "Capture" having now used it for a few weeks now it has survived incredibly well.

In general has been pleasantly surprising in its usefulness.

It has no scratches or signs of fading so the process they do to coat this item is surprisingly sound.

Ok to be honest at first glance I thought to myself there is no way I am going to clip my Canon EOS 5D Mk II on this and go for a run up a hill, so I also saw that the power of the clamping system can allow you to literally bolt the clamping seat to the straps of your tramping pack… now this is something that I always use for my photography, it houses my lenses and gear that I require for a day trip, or sometimes multiple days in the field.

And here's the scenario….. three walkers geared up with packs etc and working themselves up a steep grade to get to the top in time for the sun set…. one of the walkers says:

"Hey guys I want to get a snap down the valley from this elevation before we go any higher" … no sighs or complaining but everybody knows he must ditch the pack, open it take the camera out and then take the pic, put the camera back in the pack, do up the straps again, hoist it back onto his/her back and then re-start the walk…ok now let's rewind that situation…

One walker with one hand unclips his/her camera off the Capture platform which is attached to his pack strap on his chest,swings back takes the snap and continues walking.

And that's exactly how it was as we headed up one of Wellingtons higher peaks before the sun and sky flared into a beautiful streaked orange blaze.

That was just one example of how I personally have used the "Capture"

Ok I can hear the calls, "but why not just have the camera slung around your neck on the strap?" Well anybody who has actually walked up hill and down dale will know the answer to that without me answering.

Just to give one example, traversing one of New Zealand's many scree slopes as you camera swings around you is not conducive to a good ascent or decent.

Long story short:
1) Is it worth the money…? short answer: 'Yes I believe it is'

2) Does it suit the needs of a Landscape photographer…? short answer: 'Yes and no, it completely depends on the terrain and difficulty'

3) What do you think this item is most suited for…? short answer: 'I think this item will REALLY come into play with 'event photographers' or 'sports photog's' as they are usually juggling multiple cameras, clip on clip off.. just like Mr Miyagi only completely different'

4) Will I use the 'Capture'…? short answer: 'Absolutely, there are a few times where the unit is very useful and for me tramping is just one such situation.

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Peak Design Capture camera clip system is a revolutionary new way for photographers on the go to carry their precious cameras. Simply clip the Capture system to any belt or strap and your camera will be securely attached where ever you go!

Wainoni, New Zealand -- (SBWIRE) --11/28/2011 -- Peak Design Capture camera clip system is a revolutionary new way for photographers on the go to carry their precious cameras. Simply clip the Capture system to any belt or strap and your camera will be securely attached where ever you go! The base chassis clamps down securely on any strap or belt. The camera connection plate securely screws into the tripod mount on any camera and once attached to the camera it means the camera can be rigidly attached by sliding it into the chassis.

Capture camera clip system is constructed from die cast aluminium parts with the release button made from high-strength, low friction delrin thermoplastic.Bolts are made from cold-forged zinc allow. All parts are corrosion resistant making the Capture system weather resistant.

Features and Capabilities

Dimensions
Weight is 148 gms, and dimensions are 10.4 x 5.2 x 2.8 cms

Hold any camera
Capture can be used with any camera, whilst specially designed for DSLR?, the Capture system works on any camera with a standard tripod mount

Attaches to any strap or belt
Capture can be clamped to any belt or strap less than 7.6 cms (3.0 wide

Quick release lock
The quick release lock provides a fool proof mechanism for securing the camera whilst making it readily accessible. Rated to hold up to 45 kg (150 lbs) of force in any direction the clip will be able to withstand any amount or shaking or pressure during physical activity (reliant only on the strength of the strap or belt of course!). To unlock the camera, a user can simply press the quick release button.

Omni-Directional locking action
Locking action allows the user to clip their camera in all four directions a useful feature of this being that users can place the camera upside-down to safely change lenses. This feature allows a user to choose how they would like their camera positioned when attached to their body.

Arch-swiss Tripod head compatibility
Head compatibility means that if users have a Arca-Swiss tripod head they can simply attach the camera to their tripod using the Capture's camera connection plate.

Redundant twist-lock
When the redundant twist lock is engaged the camera cannot be removed from the chassis providing total security for users who fear they might accidentally press the quick release button

Hand-strap loops
The camera connection plate is equipped with 4 hand-strap loops, allowing user to attach a hand-strap directly to the connection plate. When a hand-strap is connected, the user will still be able to clip their camera into Capture chassis. In addition, these loops will attach to the Capture Leash, a yet to be released accessory.

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Wainoni, Christchurch -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/31/2011 -- At Smifu, we don't just love selling cameras to customers, we love seeing what they do with their cameras too! Your image could be the next image featured above. How? Simply upload your best image, get your friends voting (by liking the image) and at the end of October, the winner will be selected! Competition is open to all from beginner to pro – don't be shy, just upload!

Conditions:
i) Please only upload your own original work

ii) Limit one upload per person per month

iii)Win a $100 gift voucher if you get the most votes

iv) Smifu reserves all rights to remove work from the FanPage

First up! Wow! We've seen some stunning work posted by Smifu Facebook fans in less than a week. There's a remarkably high calibre of talent out there so well done to everyone who has uploaded one of their images and well done to the 400 people who voted so far (thanks voters!).

At the time of posting there are 15 individual entries and after just 6 days the leader-board looks like this:

1. Rob Wilson with 130 votes

2. Kiri McKinley with 87 votes

3. Chris Wilton with 50 votes (only posted his image this evening all you undecided contributors!)

4. Aaron Bublitz with 29 votes

Please note…. the competition closes on October 31st so there's still heaps of time to; a) get new entries in, and b) get more people voting for you and "Liking" our fanpage!

Remember fans, this competition is decided 100% by you, the public.

A reminder too that our prize pack includes having your image designated as the image of the month for November and a $100 Smifu Gift Voucher for that special someone or yourself of course! Visit http://www.facebook.com/Smifu for more details

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Wainoni, Christchurch -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2011 -- When someone is looking for a nice quality, affordable and versatile lens, the Canon EF-S 18-135 F3.5-5.6 IS Lens is one of the lenses we frequently recommend. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is designed as a step up from the standard 18-55mm IS kit lens.

The 18-135?s most attractive features are a wide (7.5x) focal length range, competitive price point all in a relatively light weight/compact package, featuring "IS" (Image Stabilization) implementation. The build quality of this Canon lens is a step-up compared to the typical entry level/"budget" class zoom lenses by Canon. The plastic quality is quite decent and the lens feels pretty "tight" in terms of build tolerances.

Unlike the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Kit Lens, the 18-135 focuses internally and filters do not rotate when focusing. The 18-135?s focus ring is a usable size (again, unlike the 18-55 IS) – 11.7mm.

The 60.8mm zoom ring, starting at the focal length numbers and ending immediately before the focus ring, consumes a majority of the outer lens barrel. Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens uses a Micro Motor to drive AF. It is neither fast nor silent, but is adequate for casual use.

Specifications:
- Optical construction : 16 elements in 12 groups inc. 1x UD and 1x aspherical elements
- Number of aperture blades : 6 (circular)
- min. focus distance : 0.45m (max. magnification ratio ~1:5 @ 135mm)
- Dimensions : 75x101mm
- Weight : 455g
- Filter size : 67mm (non-rotating)
- Hood : optional, petal-shaped, snap-on type
- Other features : IS (Image-Stabilizer)

If you're looking for a single lens to do a lot of jobs, then the EF-S 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS is a solid choice.

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Wainoni, Christchurch -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/29/2011 -- Nodal Ninja 3 mk II produces stunning super high resolution panoramas with your point and shoot camera or smaller DSLR with lightweight lens. Nodal Ninja 3 mark II was designed with panoramic photography in mind.

The NN 3 mk II allows you to change click stops on-the-fly. The lightest and smallest panoramic tripod head with more added features on the market today. It offers a perfect way to ensure that your panoramic shots come out perfectly without worrying about any parallax errors. You can also mount your camera in both landscape and portrait orientation

The R-D8 Rotator: is part of a series of Fanotec's new top of the line CNC machined advanced rotators. These rotators combine high precision, ease of use, compact dimensions, light weight and durability. The inner ball bearing construction also provides for very fluid rotation. Changing click stops on-the-fly is ideal in time sensitive situations in which shooting must be completed quickly, such as in shooting high resolution multi-image mosaics or shooting the same scene at different focal lengths.

The RD8 has 8 different click stop options ideal for wide angle (8mm) to standard focal lengths (approx. 50mm).This means no more changing of detent rings – now you change your detents or clicks stops on-the-fly quickly and easily. Simple unscrew the detent plunger knob from one hole and screw it into the desired hole for the desired clicks stops.

Features

- Made from imported premium quality aluminium alloy.

- Precision CNC machined components

- Lubricated bearings for smooth rotation

- Detent interval can be changed in seconds on the fly

- Great in windy locations.

- Fine 2.5 degree rotation markings for making high resolution mosaics.

- 8 different degree stop increments (with equivalent number of stops around)

Without parallax errors a photographer can seamlessly stitch multiple photographs together forming a larger higher resolution composite image. Package includes Nodal Ninja 3 pano head with RD8 rotator, Hard shelled carry case with dual zippers

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Wainoni, Christchurch -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/30/2011 -- The new Canon PowerShot G12 is a new premium compact with a high-sensitivity 10-megapixel CCD imager and a vari-angle LCD screen with wide viewing angle which allows you to capture the perfect shot at any angle. The latest model in the multi award-winning PowerShot G-series trusted by serious photographers in the world over. It delivers superior image quality with a 10 MP High-Sensitivity CCD Sensor offering amazing low light capability. The PowerShot G12 has been designed to offer superior performance to suit the needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike.

The new model offers photographers best-in-class flexibility and all-round powerful performance, with professional levels of control and support for a wide range of accessories. Featuring a 28mm wide angle lens, 5x zoom with Optical Hybrid Image Stabilizer and RAW mode, you can enjoy complete flexibility when manipulating images. Not only to capture amazing stills, but also to capture High Definition Movie Recording.

Additional headline features of the Canon Powershot G12 includes, full manual creative exposure control options coupled with more user friendly automatic Scene modes, a 2.8-inch vari-angle 461,000 dot LCD monitor, a dedicated hot shoe offering compatibility with Canon external Speedlights, and 720p HD movie recording at 24 frames per second with stereo sound. The PowerShot G12 is also compatible with Eye-Fi SD cards, which means you will be able to transfer images wirelessly.

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Wainoni, New Zealand -- (SBWIRE) --06/28/2011 -- Sony's new Cybershot DSC-H70 digital camera is a pocket-sized, metallic super zoom with 10x zoom and 25mm wide angle lens through to 250mm telephoto zoom. Allowing you to go as wide as you like or really bring your subject in close. Features include 3.0" (230K dots) Clear Photo™ LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight. Capture expansive landscapes with one touch Sweep Panorama or take stunning 720p HD videos. Also, get clear shots with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

The H70's Active mode stabilizes hand-held movie recording. Advanced features, such as the anti-blink, skin soft, face detection and Smile Shutter technology to easily create stunning images of people. Self-Portrait timer functions along with an In-camera Guide assist users getting better shots from everyday photography. The Sony H70?s lens carries the same Sony G branding as the company's digital SLR lenses, an indication of its confidence in the lens optical performance. The Sony H70 stores images on Secure Digital, SDHC or the latest SDXC types. The H70 is also compatible with Sony's own proprietary Memory Stick PRO Duo cards.

Overall, the 16-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H70 is the best value at the entry level of Sony's 2011 compact megazooms and has some very strong features for a camera in its price range.

The Sony H70 camera will be available in black, silver, blue, or red versions.

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