Innovations in photo and video products continue to impress and amaze. Just take a look at the following neat new items, all of which have been tested by the author.
-- Judi Dash
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Snapshots in a snap
If you're looking for a place to stash typical 4-by-6 prints, I vote for the neat Photo Storage Tray from KangaRooM Storage. Made of classy-looking leather-like vinyl with cutout tray "handles," the stackable tray is divided into six compartments with tabbed lids. Each lid has a built-in 4-by-6-inch frame to display a prize photo that also can identify what's in that compartment. Each section holds up to 70 prints. The trays are available in black with lime trim or brown with blue trim.
Photo Storage Tray $35; (415) 543-3615, www.kangaroomstorage.com.
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Stow and grow
M-Rock makes camera bags that are willing to be flexible. The 15 bags, from small pouches to a large backpack, are designed to work together to meet different needs at different times, using assorted belts, straps, cords, loops and Velcro strips. Most of the larger models can be carried as a shoulder bag, waist pack, backpack or front chest pack. Any of the six smaller bags, which can hold lenses as well as smaller cameras, can hook up with the nine larger bags using Velcro strips or the optional modular belt. All the bags are made of a tough water-resistant nylon and are padded with dense closed cell foam. The main compartment on most of the bags closes with both a heavy duty two-way zipper and a front buckle attached to a rain flap. Internal padded partitions are adjustable and removable with Velcro strips. Extra pockets help organize accessories, and an included coated nylon "weather jacket" provides additional dust- and water protection. The company website helps match bags to specific cameras.
