Jobo has unveiled two new 8.4” digital photo frames. The PDJ801 and PDJ800 feature a 8.4” high-resolution LCD display with 800 x 600 pixel resolution and a contrast ratio of 500:1, acrylic frame with a modern metal trim, and automatic slideshow presentation.The PDJ801 additionally offers 1GB internal memory. The Jobo Photo Displays will be available at the end of this month for $179 / €179 (PDJ801) and $159 / €159 (PDJ800) respectively.

EDGE Tech Corp has just released a sleek, stylish line of high-resolution digital picture frames. Available in seven-inch, eight-inch, and 10-inch screen sizes, all of them display photo slideshows with multiple transition effects and timing, include MP3 players and feature Auto Power, allowing you to program the frame to power on and off at designated times. The 8-inch frame additionally offers Wi-Fi connectivity. The EDGE Tech Corp digital picture frames start at $59.95 (after rebate) for the 7-inch. The 8- and 10-inch Digital Picture Frames are $149.95 (after rebate).

Outdoor photographer Andy Biggs has launched Gura Gear, a new range of lightweight and comfortable camera bags. The Kiboko bag is the first bag from the Gura Gear line, and can hold a pro level SLR camera body and up to a 500mm and 600mm lens simultaneously. Weighing in at only 4 pounds, the Kiboko is the lightest bag in its class. The Kiboko bag can be carried either as a backpack with a retractable harness system or as a shoulder bag using ergonomically placed handles. The Gura Gear Kiboko is available now for $399.

The Trek-Tech Optera is a flexible, hold-tight tripod that securely secures your DSLR camera. The Optera is designed for rugged outdoor use, with a water-resistant bottom and rubber feet for added grip, and it even wraps around your camera for protection whilst carrying. Available in two sizes, the Optera 230 has a 230mm leg length and the Optera 460 Pro 460mm. The Optera 230 will be available from the middle of November for £44.99, and the Optera 460 Pro for £54.99.

Sigma’s range of EO-ETTL II flashguns do not work with the Canon EOS 50D DSLR camera. The Autozoom function does not work properly, and exposure is not set correctly. Sigma are supplying a free-upgrade service to their customers to solve the problem. All new products shipped after today already include the updated firmware.

Parrot Specchio is a new designer digital photo frame from contemporary French artist Martin Szekely. The Parrot Specchio frame by Martin Szekely becomes a mirror when it is turned off. “If you look in the mirror, your left is on your left and your right is on your right. On the photo, your left is on your right and your right is on your left. So, this object is both a mirror and a photo,” explains Martin Szekely. Very cryptic. The Parrot Specchio digital photo frame will be available in the UK for £300.

The new UniWire3 Calendar Kit allows you to create perfectly-bound 100% lay-flat calendars. It punches up to 25 sheets of paper at a time and binds up to 120 sheets of paper for easy-to-read calendars, featuring a thumb-cut punch for hanging. In addition to calendars, UniWire 3 also creates professional wire-bound hard and soft-covered books using Unibind’s “Your PhotoBook” covers. UniWire 3 is available immediately, priced at $599.

Hoya has launched a brand new range of High Definition lens filters. Available in Protector, UV and Circular Polariser types in sizes from 52mm through to 82mm, the Hoya HD filters feature 99.35% light transmission from an 8-layer anti-reflective multi-coating. The HD coating also makes the filter water and oil repellent and scratch and stain resistant. pricing starts from £32.99 for the 52mm Protector filter.

The Hahnemuhle Gallerie Wrap System allows artists and photographers to produce professional quality gallery wraps in minutes. Gallerie Wrap is a complete system of easy-to-use fastening components and stretching frames to accommodate most popular imaging formats. With the Hahnemuhle Gallerie Wrap System, you can make the canvas print, stretch and fasten it to the frame yourself, in about 5 minutes. Hahnemuhle Gallerie Wrap stretching frames are available in two sizes. The Standard Stretching Bars offer a frame depth of 1 ¼” tall, and the depth of the PRO Stretcher Bars is 1 ¾”.

Spudz lens cloths and Camovers neoprene pouches are now available in the UK. Spudz are available in a range of colour designs and sizes and prices start from £2.99. Unlike other lens cloths, the Spudz lens cloth stays attached to the inside of the storage pouch. Camovers neoprene pouch offers complete protection from the elements and keeps it insulated from abrasive objects

The LowePro Classified AW is a new range of camera bags specifically designed for photojournalists. Classified AW shoulder bags feature a discreet and slim profile, are contoured to be comfortable, and move easily with the body to help navigate a busy street. The largest model of the series also accommodates up to a 15.4” widescreen notebook computer, and all models feature Lowepro’s patented All Weather Cover to protect from the elements. “Classified AW delivers a full set of workmanlike features, plus a modern, off-hours appeal that Lowepro believes will speak to the photojournalist who wants style and substance in his or her camera bag.” said Nicole Mummenhoff, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Lowepro. The new LowePro Classified AW range will be available in early November 2008.

Fujifilm have unveiled a new accessory kit for the FinePix S100FS digital camera. A fitted shoulder bag, additional two years warranty and Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 software are included. The Fujifilm S100FS accessory kit will be available in October 2008 in the US for $59.99.

Delkin’s Secure Digital to CompactFlash card adapter allows you to use SD and SDHC cards in a CF device. “We realized that many different groups of users, not only photographers, could benefit from an SD to CF adapter so we worked to come up with the most useable device - one that is SDHC compatible and that can be fully inserted into CF-only devices.”  said Martin Wood, Delkin’s CEO. The Delkin SD-CF adapter is now available for $29.99.

The new Kenro Light Box includes a built-in daylight balanced flat-panel top light. Billed as the ideal studio accessory for small product shots, the Light Box uses a daylight 144W fluorescent lamp and can be adjusted either forwards or backwards, in addition to also having a tilting feature. Paul Kench, Kenro’s managing director: says “Now anyone can shoot professionally-lit products with ease. This light table has all you need to produce very professional-looking images on a pure white background. The Kenro Light Box is available now for £640.38.

The Shape Shifter backpack from Think Tank Photo is the first backpack specifically designed to expand and contract to fit your equipment. It can be compressed to just 3 inches in width once your equipment is removed, but can still pack in 2 pro size DSLR’s, 70-200 2.8, 24-70 2.8, wide angle 2.8 lenses, strobes and up to a 17” laptop. After your main gear is removed, you can continue to carry your laptop and accessories, but in a much smaller package. The Shape Shifter is scheduled for release in December.

Kingston Technology have announced the DataTraveler 150, a new high capacity 32GB USB drive.  The DataTraveler 150 (DT150) USB Flash drive allows users to conveniently combine work-related content and personal digital content on the same drive with plenty of room to spare.  Users can now transport and share entire libraries of music, photos, large business documents, and even video without ever having to change USB drives or search other portable storage devices containing specific content. “As file sizes increase especially with content such as music and photos, the need for small form factor storage drives with high capacities will continue to go up. The DT 150 certainly addresses those needs today.” said Mark Akoubian, Flash business manager, Kingston. The Kingston 32GB DataTraveler 150 costs $139.

Online printing company MOO have just launched an original and creative DIY photo frame. The new MOO Mosaic Photo Frame is essentially a collage made from your own MOO MiniCards, which you can print and order online using your favourite pictures. You arrange your MiniCards behind an acrylic/perspex frame to create a customised frame. The MOO Mosaic Photo Frame costs £19.99 and the size is 42cmx 27cm wide. The frame can be hung vertically or horizontally.

Website: MOO Mosaic Photo Frame

The Urban Disguise 35 is a new shoulder bag from Think Tank Photo. Intentionally designed not to look like a camera bag, it can hold up to a 13.3” laptop with a standard-size DSLR or a 10” laptop with a Pro-size DSLR with lens attached. “Whether you are a professional who wishes to maintain a lower profile in potentially dangerous situations or a serious amateur who wishes to lessen the risk of having your gear ripped off, the Urban Disguise’s low profile design allows you to carry the right gear with less fear.” said Think Tank Photo founder and lead designer Doug Murdoch. Think Tank Photo is also dedicating a percentage of U.S. sales of Urban Disguise shoulder bags to Reporters Without Borders USA.

The carbon 055CX series is the latest addition to Manfrotto’s ‘X’ range of tripods. The 055CX carbon tripod range includes three models, the CXPRO3, CXPRO4 and CX3. The PRO versions offer a choice of 3 or 4 section models, both with a tri-faceted carbon fibre central column. The standard version of the 055CX3 is available in 3 sections. The 055CX3 costs £249.95, the 055CXPRO3 £289.95, and the 055CXPRO4 £299.95.

The new Sekonic Exposure Profile Target II is a 25 patch test target that produces total exposure accuracy. The Exposure Profile Target II requires only three shots to gather a wide range of exposure data from the camera’s imaging system. The Sekonic Exposure Profile Target II retails at £129.99.