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Carl Zeiss Now Offers Filters and Camera Straps
by : Zoltan Arva-Toth
Carl Zeiss now offers photographers special accessories including UV filters and polarisers tailored to the high-quality Zeiss SLR lenses and a special camera strap with air cell padding for SLR cameras. Available in sizes ranging from 58mm to 82mm, the filters feature Zeiss’ T* multi-coating which minimises light reflections on the glass-air surfaces and improves transmission. [...]
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Hama Katoomba Photo Backpacks
by: Zoltan Arva-Toth
Hama has announced a new range of “Katoomba” photo backpacks / sling bags. There are four models in the line-up,.ranging in price from €89 to €129. All of them feature a single shoulder strap and can be quickly pulled forward in front of your body using a handle. This means everything is ready at hand in an instant without having to take off the bag. The smallest [...]
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Do it yourself: The $20 lighting kit
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on August 24, 2010 · 1 Comment
This image was taken using two clamp lights like the ones
mentioned below.
So you want be a Photographer, but your budget is tight? You
got to hit us up. We’ll show you
how to make the most out of $20 lights.
One of the biggest challenges both aspiring professional
photographers and amateurs alike face is the steep price of photo gear. Once you have invested money in a
camera body, [...]
Filed in: Camera Accessories, Photography: The Basics
Sony 24mm F2, 35mm F1.8 and 85mm F2.8 Lenses
By: Mark Goldstein
Sony has introduced three new Alpha A-Mount lenses – the Distagon T* 24mm F2, DT 35mm F1.8 and 85mm F2.8 SAM. The Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) is a wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras, or offers a focal range of 36mm on APS-C bodies. The DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) and the 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) are new affordable ‘Easy Choice’ lenses, with the 85mm [...]
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Sinar p-slr
By: Zoltan Arva-Toth
The Sinar p-slr adapter lets DSLR users attach their camera bodies to Sinar view cameras, and use them as digital backs. This allows superior perspective control, selective focus and focal plane tilting and gives DSLR users an opportunity to use high-resolution digital Rodenstock lenses. The Sinar p-slr can be used with all Canon and Nikon single lens reflex cameras currently [...]
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Gary Fong Puffer now available for Sony and Konica Minolta
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on July 18, 2010 · 0 Comment
It's a question we hear all of the time: How do I get photos taken with my pop-up flash to look better? Diffusion is usually a good option for cutting down on unflattering shadows, which is why Gary Fong created his Puffer pop-up flash diffuser. The diffuser itself is supported by a bracket mounted to the camera's hot shoe. The older model worked with a wide variety of DSLRs, but the new release [...]
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Hama Mini Tripods
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Hama has released a range of colourful mini tripods. Complete with a ball head, these little accessories measure just 24x120mm when closed and weigh in at 110 grams. Extendible to a maximum height of 180mm, the Hama mini tripods come in a choice of white, orange, green and pink to match the colour of your digital compact camera or mini camcorder. Available now across Europe, these [...]
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Flex DSLR Remote
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The Flex from Switronix is a patent-pending, handle mounted DSLR remote unit that triggers HD video start and stop recording for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D digital SLR cameras. Its unique gooseneck arm houses an optic to be positioned within line of sight to the remote sensor on the Canon cameras. Once positioned, the remote transmits a signal through the optic when [...]
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Lastolite Sync Block for Remote Triggers
Mark Goldstein
The new Lastolite sync block is ideal for photographers who want the benefits of using a radio trigger but do not have a sync connection socket on their flashgun. The Lastolite sync block costs £15.00 and is compatible with any radio trigger featuring a PC sync/X sync socket.
Lastolite Press Release
New Sync Block for Remote Triggers
The new Lastolite sync block (non TTL) is ideal [...]
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New Reflector Dish For RayD8 c5600 Lighting Kit
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The existing Lastolite RayD8 c5600 continuous lighting kit now features a new reflector dish assembly. Thanks to a new extension tube that allows the use of a more compact reflector, this kit is now shipped in a single box. The Lastolite RayD8 c5600 lighting kit with the new reflector is available now from JP Distribution, at a suggested retail price of £287 including value added [...]
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Hydrophobia 70-200 Rain Covers
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Think Tank Photo has released two water-resistant, seam-sealed rain covers for 70-200 and smaller lenses: the Hydrophobia 70-200 and the Hydrophobia Flash 70-200 with built-in flash protector. Featuring side arm holes for focusing and accessing switches, they allow DSLRs to be turned vertically. And now, without exposing their expensive bodies and lenses to the elements, photographers [...]
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Billingham Launch New F/Stop Bags
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The new f/stop range from Billingham has been designed for those occasions when you want to travel light, but without compromise. The f/stop bags provide you with the level of protection, style and craftsmanship you’d expect from a Billingham, but in compact form that allows you to adapt them – inside and out, to suit your specific needs. The f/stops come in two sizes; the f/2.8 [...]
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Sigma Announces Price Reduction on 9 Lenses
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Sigma UK have managed to slash the price of several of their specialist, professional lenses by securing lower cost prices from their parent company in Japan. The lenses in question include the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye, the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye, the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye, the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Fisheye, the 180mm f/3.5 EX DG HSM Macro, the 800mm [...]
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Kata CB Bags
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Manfrotto Distribution has launched a new range of Kata camcorder bags designed exclusively for HD video users. The new range features four models, the CB-100 (pictured), CB-200, CB-300 and CB-400, to fit the full range of professional-choice HD video cameras. All four CB bags are 100% water resistant, with protective zippers to ensure tools are kept dry when stored throughout shoots [...]
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Kata Auxiliary System
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Kata has launched its Auxiliary System, a new kit carrying system for photographers who are selective about the precise kit they take on shoots, and want everything close to hand when they need it most. The Auxiliary System is a collection of individually specified pouches that can be used alone or combined using Kata’s Auxiliary Belt and Harness to carry a combination of kit. With [...]
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8GB Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with TransferJet Technology
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Sony has launched an 8GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo memory card with TransferJet technology, which allows wireless data transfer from the card to another TransferJet device. Right now, only two compatible products are listed on SonyStyle.com, including the new Sony Cyber-shot HX5 and TX7 camera models. Also introduced is a Sony TransferJet Station and a TransferJet enabled Sony VAIO [...]
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30″x30” Ezybox Hotshoe Softbox
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The new 76cm x 76cm (30” x 30”) Ezybox Hotshoe softbox is the largest in JP Distribution’s range offering the photographer a greater spread and a softer light when using their off camera flash. It will be available as the softbox only, bundled with the Ezybox Hotshoe plate and as part of a kit including: 76cm Ezybox Hotshoe, Ezybox Hotshoe plate, 4 section stand, tilthead bracket, extending [...]
Custom Brackets Launch New Folding Brackets
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Flaghead Photographic has announced the availability of two new folding brackets from Custom Brackets. The CBFolding-T and CBFolding-S are designed to keep the flash well above the camera and lens, regardless of camera orientation, ensuring that shadows disappear down behind the subject and red-eyes are avoided. The CBFolding-T bracket accommodates tall cameras, or those with add-on [...]
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Kodak R110
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Sakar International has announced a new Kodak-branded microSD memory card reader. Roughly the size of a quarter, the new Kodak R110 card reader for microSD cards has special features to keep the card, USB connection and device itself safe and secure. It slides open from the middle to expose the card compartment and USB – then slides closed to prevent the card from falling [...]
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Etre Touchy Gloves for Photographers
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Etre, a digital communications agency, has created the Etre Touchy gloves as a stylish, fun and practical way to keep your hands warm while fiddling with your gear outdoors. Originally targeted at users of mobile phones, music players and portable games systems, Etre Touchy gloves have proven particularly popular with photographers, the company says. They give you the warmth and dryness [...]
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Lowepro GPS Cases & Camera Bags
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Lowepro has introduced a new line of GPS cases, and unveiled its latest camera bags. The Lowepro Navi Series of cases and pouches for GPS units provides the protection and accessibility needed for this increasingly ubiquitous device and its many destinations. The Lowepro Pro Runner AW is a six-backpack series that offer an array of carrying solutions from smaller standard photo backpacks [...]
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Canon’s enormous 5200mm F/14 DSLR lens
I love when odd pieces of crazy photo gear show up on eBay and this one has crazy written all over it. The listing, which sadly ended back in December, claims this 5200mm prime is more than 6-feet long and weighs about 220-pounds. The more of the listing you read, the more crazy numbers you come across. Minimum focus distance? 120 meters, which is just a shade under 400 feet. That means that if you [...]
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Aspherical Interchangeable Lens Review
ePHOTOzine lens expert, Gary Wolstenholme casts his keen eye over the 15x Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC LD Aspherical (IF).
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical: Handling and features
With a zoom range of 15x, The Tamron 18-270mm is intended to be a lightweight and convenient all-in-one solution for APS-C sized sensor cameras. This lens covers an incredible range from moderate [...]
Davis & Sanford Traverse Tripod
Zoltan Arva-Tot
Davis & Sanford, a division of The Tiffen Company, has introduced the TRAVERSE tripod, whose legs have the ability to fold up over the head saving several inches of space as the tripod is readied for storage. The TRAVERSE opens up to a full size 57 inches and folds down to a mere 16”. The independent legs have 2 stops to shoot down to 16” or up to 57 inches. The TRVERSE tripod [...]
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New Marumi Filters Hit Shelves in UK
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Kenro has announced the UK release of two new Marumi digital high grade filters, the Super Circular Polarising Filter, and the Super Lens Protection Filter. Both filters use a specially developed ultra-low reflection coating to minimize internal reflection off the cameras’ built-in CCD and CMOS sensors. Other anti-reflect features include a special slim frame with satin smooth finish [...]
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