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Listen Carefully

Memorex now offers a full line of headphones designed to work with today's digital stereo sound equipment, whether it's for camcorders, personal players or for high-end home systems. The Sonic Lite line includes four models: the SL 20 lightweight model; the SL 40 with dynamic sound; the SL 60V featuring volume control; the SL 90V Samarium Cobalt speakers with superior mono/stereo sound and volume control; and the SB 100 Sports Bud Stereo Earphones which are weather resistant.
Suggested retail prices: $3.99 to $12.99

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Another Dimension

Thanks to 3-D Video you can now make and watch your own 3-D videos right at home. The Nu-View SS-2002 Starter System includes the SX2000 Camcorder Adaptor and the Nu-Shades 3-D Viewing System (with two pairs of LCD glasses) that promises true, stereoscopic 3-D viewing on any standard television. The system uses a propriety process called Stereo-Optix which allows two distinct views (left eye and right eye) to enter the single lens of a camcorder to provide a 3-D image to be recorded. While attached to the camcorder, the SX2000 allows auto focus, auto exposure, and white balance to operate as normal.
Suggested retail price: $549.95

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High Performance 8mm

Canon expands its 8mm-camcorder line with the introduction of the ES280. The ES280 includes a 16x optical zoom and 32x digital zoom, image stabilization, custom keys, and digital special effects. The digital special effects include negative conversion which, when used with the FP-100 film adapter, can be used to transfer 35mm film negatives to video.Suggested retail prices: $599

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tripod on the Move

Gitzo has announced a new lightweight aluminum alloy tripod. The Gitzo 1337 Aluminum Alloy Video tripod features variable-angle legs that eliminate the need for a mid-level or floor spreader to hold the tripod legs together. Each leg can be adjusted at either 25-degrees or 55-degrees for low level shooting or for uneven terrain. Closed-cell rubber grips surround each outer leg section, and retractable spiked feet are built-in.
Suggested retail prices: $800

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Dim your Lights

Lowel-Light Manufacturing is offering a new programmable light dimmer. The Lowel Dimmer LD-10 offers variable dimming (from 0% to 100%) in 5000 steps and stores four light level settings. The dimmer also includes a flicker function for special effects. The three pound, 14 ounce dimmer can be mounted on Lowel's light stand struts and can be interlocked together in multiples. Lowel claims a 200-microsecond rise time prevents lamp filaments from buzzing and increases lamp life. An optional wireless remote can control up to 10 units.
Suggested retail price: $345

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