{"id":8724,"date":"2015-01-26T16:13:56","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T21:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stayfocusedpress.com\/blog\/?p=8724"},"modified":"2021-02-09T16:40:50","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T21:40:50","slug":"ces-2015-photo-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stayfocusedpress.com\/?p=8724","title":{"rendered":"CES 2015 – Photo Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Consumer Electronics Show – Accessories for Photographers<\/h3>\n

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I’ve been attending the Consumer Electronics Show<\/a> for more than 30 years. This huge expo is the premier showcase for new and innovative products that are slated for homes and businesses this year.<\/p>\n

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While walking the several miles of aisles at the Las Vegas Convention Center, a couple of areas especially caught my attention: 3D printers and drones. You can read my show reports here: 3D Printing Technology<\/a> and Drones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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But as someone who also has a keen interest in photography, here are a few of the photo accessories that stood out at the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Hisy and Halo Remotes<\/h3>\n

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Here’s are two tiny little accessories for those of you who are fans of “selfies”.<\/p>\n

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Basically the Hisy<\/strong> and Halo<\/strong> are bluetooth shutter release for you smartphone. The Hisy is for iOS devices and the Halo is for Android devices.<\/p>\n

To the right is the “selfie” of Jackie and myself that we took with her Android smartphone.<\/p>\n

They also have the Wing<\/strong> – a selfie stick.<\/p>\n

The suggested price of the Hisy and Halo is $24.99. The suggested price of the Wing is $29.95.<\/td>\n

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For more information, please visit HisyPix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Nanuk Camera Cases<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

If you’re rough on your camera equipment, you may want to look at Nanuk’s cases. PlastiCase<\/strong> makes some very durable protective cases.<\/p>\n

Below is one of their smaller cases. It’s made of a impact resistant plastic, has sure-lock latches, soft-grip handle and is waterproof. This 903 model easily accommodates one of my mirrorless cameras with an 18-200mm lens attached. I’ve removed the foam padding to show the spacing.<\/p>\n

The Model 903 has a very affordable suggested price of $25.<\/td>\n

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PlastiCase makes about two dozen different cases in various sizes. For more info, please visit PlastiCase<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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EnerPlex Solar<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

EnerPlex<\/strong> is a manufacturer of a variety of solar chargers.<\/p>\n

If you’re shooting out in the field for any length of time and run out of juice, these solar chargers may prove invaluable. They are compact, foldable and ruggedized.<\/p>\n

On the right, you can see solar chargers built into backpacks. EnerPlex has two backpack models: Packr Executive $130 and Packr Commuter $100.<\/td>\n

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Kickr IV+ on left produces 6 watts nx Kickr II in center produces 33 watts<\/center><\/center><\/td>\n
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Commander-XII produces 19 watts for laptops and tablets<\/center><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
For more info, please visit EnerPlex<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Thule Camera Bags<\/h3>\n

Thule<\/strong> is probably best known as the maker of the well-built and ergonomic car top carriers.<\/p>\n

This Swedish company also has a stylish line of camera bags and backpacks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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I found their line of bags to be both attractive and practical.<\/center><\/center><\/td>\n
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Their new Legend GoPro Backpack was introduced at the show.<\/p>\n

Designed and built for rugged outdoor use, you can mount two GoPro cameras directly to the backpack – one forward-facing the other backward-facing. The outermost compartment has die-cut foam insert for GoPro accessories. It’s lightweight and crushproof (EVA shell) and has several other padded compartments for safe transport of camera accessories, hydration reservoir and smartphone.<\/p>\n

Thule tells me that the Legend GoPro Backpack will be available in May. Suggested price is $199.<\/td>\n

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For more info, please visit Thule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Meikon Diving Equipment<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

For divers and shooters needing protection against water, Meikon had a large array of waterproof housings and accessories for many popular camera models.<\/p>\n

On display were housings for Sony mirrorless, Nikon D7000, Canon 5D, Canon M, Canon T2i, T3i, T4i, T5i, Panasonic GF2, GF3, GF5 and GF6.<\/p>\n

Meikon also has a nice selection lighting equipment and brackets.<\/td>\n

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For more info, please visit Meikon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This concludes my reports from CES.<\/p>\n

As usual, I’m excited when I return home from CES. Maybe a few of my finds will get added to my wish list for this year.
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\nWritten by: Arnie Lee
\nUpdated 02\/20\/2015
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