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With the XL2 you can now shoot closer to a finished product than ever before. Most of your previous post-production work can now be effectively accomplished while in the field, in the camcorder. Using a slurry of performance and convenience features, never has so much creative power been in the hands of the film maker, videographer, and video artist. Stop by for a demonstration.

CANON XL2 3ccd chip Features:

• SMPTE time code
• Variable frame rates
• Customizable Cine Look
• Total Image Control
• Custom Presets
• 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shooting formats
• XL Mount Interchangeable Lens System
• Fluorite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization
• Professional Audio Connections
• Open Architecture Design
• Additional Features
• Complete Feature List
• New & Improved User friendly interface

580EX Speedlite

The ideal accessory for the EOS 20D, or any of Canon's professional digital SLR models, the 580EX Speedlite uses E-TTL II evaluative flash metering to achieve highly accurate flash exposure. The 580EX is designed to operate with all EOS SLR cameras but is also optimized for use with EOS digital SLR cameras. The 580EX is the first EX-Series Speedlite capable of automatically matching the autozoom control of the flash head to the size of sensor in EOS digital SLR cameras, ensuring greater efficiency by matching flash output to the effective focal length of the camera. Like its predecessor, the 550EX Speedlite, the 580EX also supports Canon's sophisticated wireless flash control system.

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a compact and lightweight, ultra-wide zoom lens specifically for digital SLRs that accept EF-S lenses. The lens uses optics designed to take full advantage of the smaller image circle and short back focus in EF-S lenses to achieve an equivalent 16-35mm in 135mm format. Three aspherical lens elements, and a super-UD (super ultra-low dispersion) glass element ensure high image quality at all focal lengths, while the optimized lens coating minimizes the flare and ghosting prone to occurring with digital cameras. A circular aperture ensures beautiful background defocus, perfect for creative portrait photography.

EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens provides Image Stabilizer technology in a compact standard zoom lens specifically for digital SLRs that accept EF-S lenses. The 18-55mm 5x zoom ratio is equivalent to a focal length of 27-136mm in 135mm format. A double-sided, aspherical lens element (GMo) produces high image quality at all focal lengths. Combined with Image Stabilizer that gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster, this lens is the perfect enthusiast photographer accessory to the EOS 20D, allowing the handheld capture of shots that would otherwise be blurred by camera shake. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens incorporates a circular aperture for beautiful defocus, and both new lenses use only Canon's environmentally friendly lead free glass.

The Profoto D4 Flash Generator is the culmination of over a decade of research, planning and development, offering photographers a complete professional lighting system capable of results no other flash system can offer. The perfect blend of tradition with modern technology and microelectronics, this hybrid solution offers features and advantages that all professionals can benefit from.

The unique ergonomic design combines the positive feel of mechanical knobs and switches positive feel of mechanical knobs and switches with the precision of electronic technologies. Four independent outlets provide true asymmetric operation with the turn of a dial. Over an 8 f/stop range, the Profoto D4 gives photographers the ability to adjust the light from the control panel, without the need for unplugging and re-plugging lamp heads. All this control while accepting a complete array of Profoto heads and accessories.

Auxiliary functions such as sequence, delay and intervalometer, make difficult shooting situations simple. With these features, photographers can select the number of flashes, the amount of time between each flash as well as an initial delay all from the generator in a simple, easy way.

The Profoto D4 is supplied with computer software to provide full functionality of up to 127 generators from a single computer via USB connections. So whether shooting film or digital, the entire production can be orchestrated from one place. Adjusting power, modeling light, as well as the auxiliary functions can be completed with the click of a mouse. Individual lamp heads can be turned on/off right from the computer screen. Control has never been easier!

• Four full asymmetric adjustable lamp connections
• Direct control of all functions
• 8 f-stop power range
• Unique ergonomic design
• Highest power stability from flash-to-flash; no f-stop shifts
• Constant color temperature flash-to-flash and over the entire power range -independent of the number of flash heads used.
• Innovative special functions, all logically operated
• Optimal, repeatable results with analogue AND digital photography
• Comfortable computer control via USB connection
• Extensive range of light-shaping tools and accessories
• Pocket Wizard 32 channel/4 zone receiver built in for remote operation

This new flash generator from Profoto is the perfect combination of digital precision and versatility with analogue control and reliability. This gives you the immense possibilities of computer technology and the logical handling of a classical instrument. D4 generators grow with your demands. They are suited to all kinds of sophisticated photography such as still life, interior, people and product shots.

Designed from the ground up with a commercial photographer in mind, the all new digital, Profoto D4 flash generators set the standard for consistency and control. The four channel asymmetric system allows direct control of each lamp head. Each head is controlled by a separate knob and corresponding high contrast LED panel. Simply working with one D4 generator gives you the same possibilities as using 4 independent flash units.

Introducing the Epson Perfection 4870 Photo scanner.....

With superior 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, DIGITAL ICE™ Technology, and premium software titles, the high-value Epson Perfection 4870 Photo enables brilliant restorations of photos, transparencies, and more.

Features & Benefits

• 48-bit color depth and exceptional dynamic range (up to 3.8 Dmax)
• Produces smooth gradations and intricate shadow detail from negatives and transparencies
• Versatile built-in transparency unit (6" x 9") with moving light
• Optimized for film and negative scanning
• Four film holders including 35mm mounted slides, 35mm film strips, medium format and 4" x 5" film
• Innovative Epson Easy Photo Fix technology
• Offers automatic color restoration, grain reduction and dust removal features
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity
• Epson Perfection 4870 Photo premium software

DIGITAL ICE™ Technology for Film and Photo Prints

• Automatically corrects tears, folds and creases on photo prints
• Automatically removes dust and scratches on film

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Value, versatility, quality beyond compare!