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by John R. Harris · Posted
Nikon continues to upgrade their professional telephoto prime lenses, announcing the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens and the AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens. They have also thrown into the mix a versatile DX lens that’s ideal for travel
by John Harris · Posted
Venus Optics has just announced a new full-frame wide-angle macro lens with 1:1 magnification ratio and 110° angle of view. The Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide-Angle 1:1 Macro Lens is available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K,
by John Harris · Posted
Induro has announced a new series of tripods and monopods and is also honing its product line to appeal specifically to the professional still photographer. The company will no longer offer products made for video production nor will it produce aluminum tripods, and the lines of carbon fiber tripods and monopods will feature a new carbon fiber pattern, new matte-finish hardware, and improved cases and packaging. The new Grand Induro
by Thomas Simms · Posted
At a photo show in another country, you are bound to see some unique products that aren’t what you normally find in photo stores in the US. This is especially true when you are in one of the most photography and camera-loving countries in the world: Japan. Below are some unique items seen at this year’s CP Plus Expo, in Yokohama.
How about a humidity-controlled storage and display cabinet to preserve your most valued camera bodies and lenses? These cabinets come with either digital or analog hydrometers and maintain a low relative humidity
by Eric Reichbaum · Posted
Control your Nikon or Canon flashes wirelessly with i-TTL and E-TTL/II functionality from up to 300' feet away with the FreeWave Aviator Transceiver and Aviator Receiver. The transceiver is a combination transmitter and receiver that provides +/-3 EV flash compensation and high-speed sync up to 1/8,000-second. You can attach a flash to the transceiver’s hot shoe to control remote flashes in either TTL or manual modes. Both first- and second-curtain
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
If you are looking to integrate HDMI into your SDI workflow, the AJA HA5-4K Mini-Converter is a reliable solution, well worth considering. Compatible with HDMI 1.4 and 2.0, this Mini-Converter supports DCI and UHD 4K signals, converting your 4K HDMI input to Quad 3G-SDI outputs. Designed for professional use, it is small enough to mount on your camera rig or the
by John Harris · Posted
With the official release of the Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens, Leica has completed a series of fast-aperture prime lenses that also includes a 35mm and 50mm. The 28mm was originally included with a 2014 special edition two-camera/three-lens set that was released to commemorate “100 Years of Leica Photography,” but will now
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Positioned as a true multimedia camera, capable of utilizing its high-resolution video capabilities for both stills and movies, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G7 is a mirrorless Micro Four Thirds model characterized by its hybrid sensibilities and versatility in recording media. Succeeding 2013's G6, the G7 adds a
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In the following video, Allan Weitz takes a Quick Look at the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds digital camera, and covers its new features and specifications. The video begins by highlighting the 16MP Live MOS sensor and new Venus Engine 9, which enable 8 fps shooting, ISO 25600, and 4K UHD video recording at 30p. The video then goes on to look at the unique 4K photo shooting modes, as well as the DFD autofocus system, OLED electronic viewfinder, 3
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Limited to just 7,000 cameras, the new titanium-colored Olympus E-M5 Mark II evokes memories of the OM-4Ti and OM-3Ti 35mm film cameras of the late 1980s and early 1990s. With its vintage styling, matching leather neck strap, and numbered owner’s card with a leather case, this camera will be equally at home in a collector’s quiver or around the neck of an avid shooter. For an in-depth look at the Olympus E-M5 Mark II, you can read more
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Arguably the most versatile single focal length available, Canon has just introduced a new nifty fifty: the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM. Pairing its classic design with a sleeker profile and new autofocus motor, this optic is ideal for everyday shooting for both still and video applications.
This full-frame-compatible, EF-mount lens utilizes Canon's
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In the following video, Allan Weitz gives us a quick look at Canon's longest and perhaps most mythological lens ever produced: the EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM. In the video, Weitz presents a quick rundown of some of the highlights of the lens, including its substantial size, weight, and mechanisms used to simply to operate it, along with the lens’s ability to render subjects sharply that are miles away. We hope you enjoy the video, and
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Fulfill your wide-angle dreams with Sony’s full-frame FE 28mm f/2 Lens for E-mount cameras, which is capable of accepting dedicated conversion lenses to create either an ultra-wide 21mm or a 16mm 180° fisheye lens. A fast f/2 aperture makes it versatile for use in a range of lighting conditions. An internal focus system and linear actuator AF
by Jason T · Posted
Designed to accommodate a wide variety of live sound mixing and recording scenarios, the new Allen & Heath Qu-Pac is a 16-in/12-out, rack-mountable, console-less digital mixer that doubles as a 32 x 32 USB recording interface. Featuring 16 of the company's recallable AnalogiQ microphone preamps and powered by a
by John Harris · Posted
Zeiss continues to expand its lens family for Sony mirrorless cameras with the announcement of two autofocus lenses built specifically for full frame E-mount cameras—in other words, for the wonderful a7 series of cameras. The new Batis 25mm f/2 Lens and the