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| Manfrotto M-Y 732CY Carbon Fiber Tripod |
| Our pros selected the Manfrotto M-Y 732CY Carbon Fiber tripod, the newest member of the Manfrotto M-Y family of compact tripods. Designed for lightweight DSLRs, the M-Y 732CY is a light yet durable product that can hold up to 7.7 pounds. When folded, the M-Y 732CY is only 16.7 inches long. |
Price: $200. www.bogenimaging.us
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| Backdrop Outlet Mod Cloth |
| Backdrop Outlet faced stiff competition in this category—from itself. The Mod Cloth edged out a couple of other Backdrop Outlet products in its price range. The Mod Cloth line features textured damask and a range of contrasts to make subjects stand out. Available in 5x6-foot or 5x9-foot formats, Mod Cloths are woven and double sided (metallic look on one side). |
| Price: $99. www.backdropoutlet.com |
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| Lowepro Classified Sling AW |
| The Lowepro Classified Sling AW has a slim profile to keep DSLRs and other essential gear close yet conveniently accessible. The Classified Sling 220 AW can accommodate a 15.4-inch laptop in a zippered, padded outside pocket; the 180 pocket holds a netbook. Inside, the adjustable padded dividers, pull tabs and hook/loop lining allow full customization. A zippered top pocket affords fast access to small items. Airline-reg compatible and free of dangling parts, the Classified Sling AW features an all-weather cover, Hideaway Tripod Mount, memory card pockets on the inside lid, a SlipLock attachment loop on the shoulder strap, and a tuck-away waist belt. . |
| Price: $174.99 or $199.99. www.lowepro.com |
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Think Tank Photo Airport TakeOff |
| Sharing the spotlight in this category, the Think Tank Airport TakeOff is a rolling camera backpack with a shoulder strap storage system for easy conversion. The Airport TakeOff complies with airline carry-on requirements. It accommodates standard DSLRs across the top and/or pro-size DSLRs along the sides. Other features include lockable zipper sliders, adjustable sternum straps, a protective laptop case and room for both a 300mm lens and tripod. The bag weighs 8.5 to 10 pounds, depending on accessories. |
| Price: $299. www.thinktankphoto.com |
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| X-Rite ColorMunki Photo |
| X-Rite flexes its muscles once again, this time with the ColorMunki Photo. Our pros gave the nod to this integrated color control solution for its high-tech yet easy-to-use monitor, projector and printer calibration and profiling system. It also syncs with your image enhancement programs for seamless integration with your workflow. ColorMunki will even optimize your printer profiles for specific colors and black-and-white features. The system includes an all-in-one spectrophotometer. |
| Price: $499. www.xritephoto.com |
