Gadget Guru: Favorites from the PhotoPlus gathering

The annual PhotoPlus Conference, the ultimate display of products for photography enthusiasts, was last week at the Jacob Javits Center in New York.

There was no shortage of new products and here are a few that caught my attention:

Lens accessory

Band.it is a soft, ridged elastomer band ($25 for a single, $45 for the outfit kit) that stretches over most interchangeable camera lens, allowing photographers to grip the moment.

According to the company’s website, band.it seeks “to revolutionize the way photographers connect with their camera lens.”

It features extruded ridges that provide a raised surface for better grip on the lens. The inside keeps a tight grip to hold it in place.

More information: camerabandit.com

Color meter

Illuminati Instrument Corp.’s Smartphone-enabled wireless light and color meter ($249) lets photographers measure and control critical elements for producing images with proper exposure and color balance up to 80 feet away.

The bluetooth meter measures ambient, continuous and strobe lighting at multiple locations and sends the results to an Android or Apple smartphone.

With the readings, photographers can set light rations with natural or artificial light, match the color and get the right settings for a perfect exposure.

Three AAA batteries keep it powered and it works with any type of lighting – daylight, fluorescent, strobes and tungsten. Multiple meters can be used for reading multiple light sources simultaneously.

More: illuminatiinstrumentcorp.com

Tripod kit

The Sirui A-1005 aluminum travel tripod kit ($139.99) features a fully retractable dual-stage center column and half-turn twist-lock leg locks for quick deployment with three leg angle positions, giving photographers flexibility in all shooting environments.

It has a load capacity of 22 pounds, and the legs fold 180 degrees for a folded length of 14 inches.

If needed, it converts to a monopod and the center column can be attached for increased height.

More: sirui-photo.com

Framing guide

Frame Destination has an innovative guide, “How to Choose and Order the Perfect Frame for Your Metal Prints.”

The company designed the step-by-step guide to ensure customers have an easy experience choosing the right metal or wood frame for their work.

The company also ensures the work is displayed safely without needing glass or acrylic.

Metal frames provide a timeless look to any metal print. The guide explains each option with customized choices, including the frame, mat board, finish and backing.

More: framedestination.com

Print hanger

Digital Silver Imaging’s new print hanger is an aluminum rail to display images in an elegant, affordable way.

A pair of aluminum rails securely slide onto the top and bottom of your print for an easy and attractive display.

They come in pairs ranging from 12 inches ($18) up to 72 inches ($92) wide and have a pre-drilled centered-hanging hole on the back of the top hanger.

More: digitalsilverimaging.com

This story was originally published November 1, 2017 at 12:38 PM with the headline "Gadget Guru: Favorites from the PhotoPlus gathering."