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In the following video, Allan Weitz welcomes Fujifilm’s XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens to itsmirrorless lineup. The video covers the versatility of the 24-82.5mm equivalent focal length and constant f/2.8 aperture, as well as the benefits of aspherical and ED lens elements. The lens also features both High Transmittance Electron Beam and Nano-GI lens coatings for maximum control of ghosting and flare, in addition to Twin Linear Motors, which work with X-series cameras’ phase detection AF system for fast, near-silent focusing. Additionally,
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Dynamic Range is the difference between the brightest part of the scene and the darkest part. Our eyes can see 11 stops of difference between bright light and darkness; a camera can only see five stops. So what we see with our eyes we cannot always capture with a camera. Think of a scene shot from indoors with a window in the background. Invariably, either the window’s light looks nice while the interior is too dark to be seen or if the interior is exposed properly, the light from the window is a washed-out blob of white. The capabilities of
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In the following video, Allan Weitz, from B&H, takes a look at JVC’s new 4KCAM line of compact Ultra HD camcorders. Weitz highlights the features common to each model, including Ultra HD 2160p resolution video at 24/30 fps and 4:2:2 1080p video up to 60p, as well their differentiating features such as the 1/2.3" CMOS sensors and wide-angle 12x zoom lens of the GY-HM170 and
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Profoto’s new B2 Off-Camera Flash system packs 250 w/s into a flash head similar in size to a speedlight packing a fifth of the light output.
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In this video, Rob Rives shows the the OD-11 from Teenage Engineering, a Wi-Fi-enabled wireless speaker that supports streaming from most computers and portable devices, and that is specifically intended for cloud-based music listening. The OD-11speaker features a two-way omnidirectional design that allows the sound to be dispersed evenly throughout your acoustic space. It features one long-throw woofer, one
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In the following video, Allan Weitz presents a handful of unique options for macro photography that deviate from the common and traditional macro lens. Beginning with the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Lens, Weitz delivers an overview of this high-magnification optic that permits focusing on subjects from 1:1 to 5:1 reproduction ratios. Second up is a profile of the
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In the following video, B&H photo wiz Allan Weitz introduces the Olympus Stylus TOUGH TG-3 Digital Camera and the LG-1 LED Macro Ring Light attachment. This video presents the rugged features of the 16-megapixel camera, as well as the idea that it’s an excellent microscope control feature, offering a minimum focus distance of just 0.4" and a 44.5x magnification
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In the following video, Allan Weitz walks us through the features of Rokinon’s latest full-frame lens releases, a 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC for stills shooters and the 135mm T2.2 ED UMC Cine DS for videographers, available in a variety of mounts for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. This video covers the benefits of this medium-telephoto focal length and the capabilities of the
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In the following video, Allan Weitz, of B&H, gives us a first look at the brand new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II mirrorless Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens digital camera and the redesigned Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II zoom lens. The video shows the improvements with which the OM-D E-M5 Mark II has been bestowed, over the original OM-D E-M5 camera, including an increased number of custom controls, a fully articulating LCD screen, several features previously only found on the flagship OM-D E-M1, as well as some unique
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In the following video, Allan Weitz, of B&H, introduces the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm PRO Lens, a weather-sealed 80-300mm equivalent zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This video covers the lens’s superb optical design with multiple aspherical and ED elements, as well as a ZERO coating. Weitz also describes the benefits of the Dual VCM autofocus system and the minimum focus distance of just 27.55". Additionally,
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Philip Bloom stopped by B&H to do a two day workshop sponsored by Sony on October 5th and 6th. Twenty-five hand picked students were all provided Sony a7S mirrorless cameras to use around New York City.
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In the following video, Larry Becker, from Kelby One, takes a look at the iUSBportCAMERA2 from Hyper++Drive, a compact device that adds or expands the Wi-Fi remote control functions of your Nikon or Canon DSLR camera. The video explores the controls and features of the device, including its compact size, LCD screen, and dual USB 2.0 ports. Becker guides you through the set-up processes and how to connect to and
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In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, demonstrates the Focusrite iTrack Dock for the iPad. He explores the dock’s form factor, input capability, and monitor control knob. The video showcases the dock's microphone preamps, taken from Focusrite’s Scarlett interfaces, and Rives mentions its maximum recording resolution of 24-bit/96kHz. He also demonstrates the iTrack’s app compatibility. We hope you enjoy the video, and
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Join B&H Photo’s Allen Weitz for a quick review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX 100 III digital camera. Weitz points out many of the new camera’s technological and design improvements, including its amazing ability to capture in low-light scenarios with improved noise reduction and sharper detail than its predecessor. The camera’s Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm (35mm equivalent) f/1.8–2.8 lens allows greater depth-of-field
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Canon's Larry Thorpe introduces the new XF205 professional camcorder, a compact model with a 1/3" CMOS sensor and a 20x optical zoom lens with three rings for focus, zoom, and aperture.