Velbon Ultrek UT-43D Tripod

The Velbon Ultrek UT-43D is a full-height tripod that folds down to 29.5cm for transport. The tripod comes equipped with Velbon's QHD-53D ball head, a quick-release plate and a two-section telescopic center column. Weighing in at 1.17kg and extending to a full height of 156.6cm, the tripod has a load capacity of 3 kilograms. If you are interested, you can purchase the Velbon Ultrek UT-43D for £179.99 ($291). [PhotographyBLOG]

Pentax K-r DSLR Camera Gets 5 New Color Options

Pentax UK has just added 5 new color options to its K-r DSLR camera line-up. These colors include Yellow, Pink, Blue, Purple and Metal Chocolate. You'll be able to purchase it from July for 529.99 GBP / $858 (DA-L 18-55mm lens included). [TechRadar]

Alpinist Rugged P&S Camera Case

We've seen underwater cases for DSLR and P&S (point and shoot) cameras but I don't think we've ever encountered a P&S camera case that looked this rugged. Meet the Alpinist camera case – made out of machined aircraft grade 6061 T6 and 5052 aluminum alloys which means that unlike those rugged notebooks out there that weigh a ton, this one is actually pretty lightweight but at the same time it's impact and water resistant when the lid has been closed and sealed properly.

Internally low density foam has been strategically position which we assume will help to absorb the impact should you drop the case. Outside the case there are loops and mounts which will be able to support carabineers or should you choose to strap it to your backpack during that mountain climb, as the name Alpinist would suggest. The Alpinist also comes in a variety of sizes that would be able to support a small and compact P&S to cameras of the semi-pro variety like the Leica D-Lux and they range from prices of $58.95 up to $119.95.

Head on down to BetaShell's website if you're interested in checking out their entire range and want to place an order.
source: Ubergizmo

PopBooth Prints Real Photo Strips from your iDevice

PopBooth is an iOS photo booth app with one big difference. It actually prints out real strips of photos. These pictures don't pop out of a slot in the side of the iPad of course, but ordering them is as easy as posting your photos to Twitter.

In fact, you can post these photos to Twitter and Facebook, or send them by email, but the point is the real paper photos. Just specify the recipient from within the app and hit send. The prints will drop onto the doormat three to five days later.

The service comes from Sincerely, the folks behind Postagram. Postagram is a similar app which lets you use an iPhone or Android phone to send postcards containing your camera snaps or Instagram photos. These cost $1 a pop, and although Sincerely hasn't yet revealed the price for PopBooth, it will be a little more than a dollar per strip.

I love the convenience of this idea. I'm always meaning to print my best photos, but I'm not willing to buy a printer, and I have no idea where I would get decent quality prints anyway. Snapping a photo and then having it turn up a few days later could get expensively addictive.

PopBooth will be available in a couple of weeks.

PopBooth [PopBooth via Tech Crunch]

Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000 Webcam For Only $18

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000 webcam is currently on sale at Amazon for only $18 (normal price $29.99). This easy-to-use webcam is able to capture VGA video as well as up to 1.3-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). Other interesting features include an auto-adjusts for low-light conditions, a built-in microphone and Windows Live features, which include Video Effects, Video Messages and Windows Live Call Button for easy initiation. [Product Page]

Lomo La Sardina Camera

The Lomo La Sardina is a film camera that comes equipped with a 22mm f/8 lens with a maximum angle of view of 88 degrees. The camera is available in four models such as El Capitán, Fischer's Fritze, Sea Pride and Marathon. The El Capitán and Fisher's Fritze come equipped with Fritz the Blitz, Lomography's newest and most powerful flash, which comes complete with 3 unique distance settings. This flash is also packaged with yellow, red and blue filters. The El Capitán and Fisher's Fritze are priced at £89 ($143) a pop, while the Sea Pride and Marathon retail for £49 ($78) each. [Product Page]