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            WD Showcases 1TB Flash Drive,



            Portable SSDs at CES




                 he 1TB flash drive    For avid photographers and   editing hi-
                 is a powerful USB     drone enthusiasts who require   res photos
            TType-C device capable     durable and high-performance   and videos
            of preserving an enormous   media capture solutions,   on-the-go.
            amount of content in one   Western Digital is releasing
            tiny form factor, whereas the   two portable SSDs. The   The
            SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash   My Passport Wireless SSD,   SanDisk
            drive is a compact solution for   features one-touch card copy,   Extreme
            people who want to add more   as well as direct access via   Portable
            photos, videos, games and   third-party mobile apps. The   SSD retails at 250GB for $100,   price tags of $230 (250GB),
            audio files to their notebooks,   second device, the superfast   500GB for $170, 1TB for $350,   $300(500GB), $500 (1TB),
            tablets, TVs, gaming consoles   SanDisk Extreme Portable   and 2TB for $700. The WD My   and $800 (2TB). The 1TB flash
            and car audio systems.     SSD is perfect for saving and   Passport Wireless SSD carries   drive retails for $150.



                                       Nikon Announces Telephoto Zoom
             Samsung
                                       with  Built-in Teleconverter
             Flash

             Memory for                     ikon has announced   an electromagnetic diaphragm,   four stops of compensation.
             Smartphones                    the new AF-S Nikkor   for smooth and consistent   The lens uses durable
                                      N180-400mm f/4E TC1.4      exposures while shooting   magnesium alloy for weight
                amsung Electronics     FL ED VR super-telephoto   high-speed bursts. The AF   reduction and is sealed against
                announced that it      zoom lens at the CES 2018. The   tracking algorithm has been   dust and moisture. A fluorine
            Shas developed a           FX-format lens features the   enhanced to increase tracking   coating helps repel water
            high capacity NAND flash   latest Nikkor lens technologies   performance of fast moving   droplets and dirt. Eight Extra
            memory of 512GB and has    including Nikon’s first ever   subjects.            Low Dispersion (ED) elements
            begun mass production of   built-in teleconverter and an                       provide extremely sharp and
            the industry’s first 512GB   advanced optical formula to   The lens uses a fluorite   detailed images and 4K UHD /
            embedded Universal Flash   enhance performance and   element, which contributes   1080p video. Nikon’s exclusive
            Storage (eUFS) solution    minimise weight.          to improved balance while   Nano Crystal Coat is used to
            for use in next-generation                           minimising weight. A new   suppress ghosting and flare.
            mobile devices. Utilising   The built-in 1.4X teleconverter   ball-bearing tripod collar
            Samsung’s latest 64-layer   extends the focal length range   ring allows you to seamlessly   The AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm
            512GB V-NAND chips,        to 252-560mm on an FX format   transition from horizontal to   f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens will
            the 512GB eUFS package     camera. The teleconverter is   vertical composition. The VR   be available in March 2018
            provides unparalleled      engaged at the flick of a switch,   mechanism offers a normal   for a suggested retail price of
            storage capacity and       and can be easily operated   and sports mode with up to   $12,399.954.
            outstanding performance    with a single finger
            for upcoming flagship      while looking through
            smartphones and tablets.   the viewfinder.
                                       When used on
            The increased storage      DX-format DSLRs,
            capacity will provide a much   the lens provides
            more extensive mobile      an equivalent focal
                                       length of 270-
       Smart Photography  February 2018  new smartphones equipped   600mm without and
            experience. For example,
            with the new flash memory
                                       378-840mm with
                                       the teleconverter
            will store approx. 130 4K
                                       engaged. The 180-
            Ultra DH clips, each of
      16    10-minute duration.        400mm f/4 features
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