The blue BackPacker Air Travel Tripod from MeFOTO is a sturdy, lightweight, and compact aluminum alloy support designed for the modern enthusiast and smartphone photographer.

Extending to a maximum height of 59.5" and capable of supporting up to 8.8 lb, the BackPacker Air is not all that different from its Classic series sibling�with one big difference�HyperLocks. The telescoping 5-section HyperLock design allows the user to set-up and break-down the tripod with speed and ease by simply turning the rubber foot in one direction to extend the leg and in the opposite direction to lock it at the desired length. This design also helps to reduce the tripod's overall weight down to a transportable 1.98 lb.

Appealing to both system camera users and smartphone photographers, the Air series comes equipped with a few features that many users will find both fashionable and functional. Starting off, the Air series features a color-matched Arca-type compatible ball head, which not only includes a color matched Arca-type plate, but is also capable of independent 360degrees pans�an uncommon feature on a ball head this compact. Secondly, the entire center column may be removed from the tripod and, using HyperLock technology, is capable of extending into a stand-alone selfie stick. A folding smartphone adapter is included for convenience as is a universal Bluetooth remote capable of triggering the camera on most smartphones. Lastly, MeFoto aims to make user manuals a thing of the past with new intuitive icons on the tripod's body. Each icon is placed at a point of interest or adjustment and details, in easy-to-understand pictograms, how to adjust the tripod for any shooting situation.

For those looking to use the BackPacker Air for low-angle photos or on a table top, each one of the tripod's anodized aluminum legs can be spread independently down to a minimum height of 11.2". The 3-position leg angle stops allow the user to adjust the tripod's height to accommodate almost any shooting situation. Additionally, a removable spring-loaded hook is located in a recess at the bottom of the center column, allowing you to hang a variety of weighted objects to increase the tripod's overall stability.

As a travel tripod, the BackPacker Air is designed to fold in an inverted style with the 3 legs collapsing upward around the center column. This design allows the BackPacker to attain a compact folded length of just 10.4", which fits conveniently within the included soft carrying case.

The B+W 72mm XS-Pro UV Haze MRC-Nano 010M Filter is a general use, clear filter designed to absorb ultraviolet light and reduce the bluish cast of daylight. Aside from the reduction of unwanted blue casts, no additional coloration or contrast is created, and adjustments to exposure are not required while using this filter. To prevent internal ghosting and reflections while providing over 99.8% light transmission, each glass surface includes multiple layers of anti-reflection coating. This Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) also offers greater protection to the filter substrate and helps it to stay clean for longer than with uncoated filters. The Nano coating associated with XS-Pro filters provides an additional eighth layer over the MRC, resulting in an improved beading effect when in contact with water for greater cleaning efficiency.

B+W filters are constructed from Schott glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. This filter features a thin brass filter ring to minimize the potential for vignetting while enhancing durability and jamming prevention. To further reduce the possibility of vignetting when this filter is in use, the filter ring's outside diameter is slightly larger than the actual thread size. This may prevent the use of some lens manufacturer bayonet hoods.

This UV Haze filter is also useful as a general protective filter to leave on lenses at all times. Such filters help to reduce dust and moisture from reaching your front lens element and provide additional protection in case of drops or situations where scratching could occur.

With built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system, SKII Series is a cost-effective compact flash strobe for e-commerce product shooting, portrait and lifestyle photography. In small and medium studio shooting, it can work as a highlight, background light or hair light.

FEATURES

• Quickly installs various Bowens mount light accessories such as softbox
• Built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system with outstanding functions
• 150W modeling lamp adjusts from 5% to 100%
• Precise output displayed on LCD panel. 40 steps from 1/16*1/1
• Anti-preflash function enables synchronization with cameras that have a one-preflash firing system
• Outstanding output stability, no more than 2% shifts when under the same output
• Auto memory and recovery of adjusted panel settings

Athabasca NDX

NDX refers to adjustable ND, consisting of 2 pieces of opposed polarizer. When going through the first polarizer, light will go in through one certain direction; when light goes through the second polarizer, as the polarizing directions are different, light will be weakened. When the two polarizers are rotated in opposite directions, transmittance changes from high to low.

Main Functions:

NDX has infinite adjustment from ND2-ND400, with infinite light adjustment from 50%-0.25%.

Deficiency:

Due to the physical structure of NDX, opposed polarizers will cause the uneven light in the picture. Cross light would appear when density reaches 420 when NDX is applied to ordinary lens. So ND1000 is achieved theoretically but actually it can narrowly reach 400. Even the adjustment is limited to 400 on NDX, cross light is not completely avoided on all lens, since cross light appearance varies on different lens in different focal lengths.

• Effective pixels: about 16 million pixels / 5x optical / digital zoom about 7.2 times / intelligent zoom up to about 36 times / recording medium: Built-in memory (about 68MB) / SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card / Eye-Fi card (WG- 40 only)
• Power: lithium-ion battery D-LI 92, AC adapter kit K-AC117J (sold separately)
• Shape and dimensions: about 122.5 (width) � 61.5 (height) � 29.5 (thickness) mm (operation member, excluding protrusions) / mass (weight): shooting WG-40W: about 194g, WG-40: about 192g (battery, including SD memory card)
• Accessories: dedicated battery D-LI92, power adapter for charging, USB cable, strap, macro stand

A compact instant film camera, the flamingo pink instax mini from Fujifilm has been updated for selfie shooters and features a range of convenient controls for producing credit card sized prints. The sleek design incorporates a Fujinon 60mm f/12.7 lens, which offers a fixed focus from 2' to infinity, and a small selfie mirror is built into the front of the lens design for accurately composing self-portraits. Alternatively, a macro attachment lens is included to reduce the minimum focus distance for working with close-up subjects. For general shooting, the optical viewfinder is available and incorporates a central target spot to aid in composing images.

For controlling the look of imagery, the aperture setting can be changed in four steps, from f/12.7 to f/32, to suit various shooting conditions ranging from indoor lighting to bright sunlight. The dedicated hi key mode produces intentionally over exposed frames for a distinctly creative look. An automatic flash is built in to provide additional illumination when shooting in low light.