Poway, CA – March 19th, 2010

“We recognize that viewing and recording in high definition is increasingly more popular; the performance capabilities and storage capacity of the SDHC Class 10 card gives photographers a reliable edge,” said Delkin Devices Marketing Manager, Tom Robeson. “The advanced speeds of our cards help photographers and videographers maximize their equipment capabilities and they can rely on us to stand behind our product with genuine people who are dedicated to our customers’ happiness. We build superb products and we want photographers to know they can count on us to support them.”

Delkin’s Class 10 SDHC cards exceed the SDâ„¢ Association Specification data transfer rate requirement; in fact, it surpasses it with a much higher performance of 24MB/sec. read and 17MB/sec. write. The SDHC Class 10 memory card line combines advanced speeds and increased capacity with unmatched reliability. Every card is manufactured with high grade NAND flash, advanced controller design, and quality control guidelines based on ISO 9001:2008 standards.  Additionally, a built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss.  These high-speed cards are able to instantaneously store high-resolution images and HD video, making recording faster and easier than ever.

Delkin has supported Lifetime Warranties on its flash memory products for over 20 years and maintains a U.S. based support center where genuine human assistance is consistently available Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm PST.  Delkin’s SDHC Class 10 line of SD memory cards and other innovative digital camera accessories may be found in camera stores and distributors worldwide, as well as the company’s website at http://www.delkin.com.

Delkin SDHC Class 10 Features and Specifications:

• Capacities: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, & 32GB
• MSRP Pricing: 4GB, $39.99; 8GB, $69.99; 16GB, $119.99; 32GB, $219.99
• Performance: Class 10 – Guaranteed to meet minimum 10MB/sec. write speed with data transfer rates up to 24MB/sec. read and 17MB/sec. write*
• Size: 0.94″ x 1.25″ x 0.08″ (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
• Weight: 0.09oz. (2.9g)
• Operating Temperature: -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C)
• Security: Built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
• Compatible: SDHC host devices
• File Format: FAT32
• Reliability: Lifetime Warranty & genuine human assistance
• Based on internal testing. Performance may vary based on system settings.

About Delkin Devices, Inc.
Delkin Devices, Inc. national headquarters is in Poway, California with an International branch in Birmingham, England.  Since 1986, Delkin Devices has been inventing, designing, and delivering innovative new products aimed at “Making Photography Better.”  From consumer based products such as memory cards, readers and batteries to professional products such as the SensorScope System®, ImageRouter® and Archival Gold®, Delkin has delivered premium quality, innovative designs, and an ongoing dedication to superior customer support.  Delkin Devices and its products have become industry leaders in both industrial and consumer markets worldwide, and continues to be a leading choice among professional photographers and others passionate about digital photography.

Contact: Tom Robeson, Marketing Department
Phone: 858-391-1234 x111
Email: trobeson@delkin.com

I figured I would give it a try and see if I could keep my brand new Canon 50D looking brand new for a long time.

Features

It’s kind of hard to come up with an extensive features for the Snug-It Pro since it really consists of three basics parts. First off there is an LCD screen protector that adheres to your screen to protect it from scratches whether or not you are using the Snug-It Pro cover.

The Snug-It Pro cover itself is a rubbery slip-cover that goes over your camera and also has a plastic LCD cover for further protection.

In the image to the right, what appear to be brown spots are just thinner areas of the Snug-it Pro cover to make getting the lenses off and so you can see the camera model. With the Snug-It Pro cover in place, you can still get to all of the controls and ports on the camera.

Setup

Setting up the Snug-It Pro is pretty simple. The first thing to do is clean your LCD really good so that the first screen protector will go on good and not have anything underneath it. I lined up one edge with the LCD screen and kind of rolled it into position. Using a microfiber cloth was able to rub out a couple of air bubbles easily.

Next, I took my lens off and put on a body cap to help keep any dust out, and then slid the Snug-It Pro down over the top of the camera and worked it into place. There is a video later on in this article showing how to use the Snug-It Pro.

Usage

There are some pros and cons to using the Snug-It Pro although most people are going to be pretty happy with it. The few things that are issues for me are because of how I use my camera. I am a pretty heavy shooter so I always have a battery grip on it. This creates a problem in that the Snug-It Pro wraps around the bottom of the camera preventing a good fit with the battery grip causing the camera to not want to power on. A little trimming of some of the bottom allowed me to be able to get the grip on and working, but this caused another issue of the Snug-It Pro bulging a little making closing the CF card door difficult. Again, this is only going to be a problem if you use a battery grip. If you don’t, then you won’t have these same issues.

A second issue I have is that the top of the Snug-It Pro slides into the Hot Shoe mount which causes an issue if you use an accessory flash since you then have to pull out the top of the Snug-It Pro which causes it to bend backwards awkwardly. The last thing that is a little annoying is that the plastic LCD cover can tend to move around sometimes.

Results

Issues aside, the Snug-It Pro does what it is supposed to do and while it isn’t going to protect your camera from a long drop onto the sidewalk, it is going to keep your camera looking good for a long time.

At a street price of $34.95, the Snug-It Pro offers really good external protection of your camera although it may not be suitable for all shooters. If you use a battery grip or an accessory flash and you want to use the Snug-It Pro then you may end up doing a little cutting to make it fit your style better, but seeing as how trimming it up isn’t a major ordeal, I am not going to ding my grade on it too harshly for that.

Video

The following video shows putting the Snug-It Pro on the camera and talks about some of the pros and cons as I have talked about them in this article.

Score Card

Related Links

Delkin: http://delkin.com
Snug-It Pro Product Page: http://www.delkin.com/products/snug-it-pro/snug-it-pro.html
Snug-It Pro on Amazon: Delkin Snug It Pro Skin