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Induro Unveils New Tripods and Heads

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Induro has announced several new tripods, heads and quick release plates.

The new PHT-Series 3-Way Panheads are magnesium alloy and feature folding hands for easy packing. All models offer special bearing inserts that allow for quasi-fluid movement.  Additional features include a built-in bubble level, dual locking quick release plate and a 5 year warranty.  The Induro PHT-Series 3-Way Panheads come in three sizes and range in price from $77 to $114.

Induro’s new tripods expands its Adventure Series with the Adventure AKP Series tripod kits.  There are 3 new models – the AKP0, AKP1 and AKP2.

The new AKP0 is a compact 4-leg-section tripod, while the AKP1 and AKP2 are heavier duty 3-leg-section tripods.  Each of the new models are magnesium alloy and feature quick lock legs.  Additionally, each tripod is packaged as a kit with an Induro 3-Way Panhead, and also come with a 5 year warranty.  The Induro Adventure AKP Series tripod kits range in price from $164 to $219.

Finally, Induro’s new QRT Series Quick Release Clamp is designed for monopods, tripods and other gear that does not already have a quick release system in place.  The new QRT clamps can be installed on any 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 thread.  The Induro QRT clamps will retail for $75.

You can find Induro products at B&H Photo.

More product images below. [Read more…]

 

Sony Alpha Instant Rebates

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Sony has a number of Alpha models (both DSLR and NEX) on special through March 5, 2011.  Most of the instant rebates are $50 off and include the new Sony A33 and NEX-3.  Additionally, the A900 has a $200 instant rebate; however, those are apparently in short supply at the moment.

See the full list of available Sony instant rebates over here at B&H Photo.

Swag Bag Giveaway

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Since today is Valentine’s Day, it’s a great day to show some more love to Photography Bay’s loyal readers.  That’s why today is the start of the Photography Bay Swag Bag Giveaway.

One lucky reader will receive the following gear stuffed into the Swag Bag:

  • Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise 50 ($179 value from Think Tank Photo)
  • Manfrotto 055XB Tripod with 496RC2 Ballhead (see product photo below – $197.50 value courtesy of B&H Photo)
  • SanDisk Extreme 16GB SDHC Card ($159.99 value from SanDisk)
  • Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 500GB Portable Hard Drive w/ USB 3.0, Firewire 800 and eSATA adapters ($140 value from Seagate)
  • Kubota Image Tools Viva La Vintage + Pow Wow! Combo Pak ($179 value from Kubota Image tools)
  • Kubota Image Tools Lightroom Presets Vintage Delish ($39 value from Kubota Image tools)
  • MyPhotoCreations Software and Anza Album (approx $300 value from MyPhotoCreations)
  • Moo Business or Mini Cards (approx $22 value from Moo)
  • Golla Bags TYPO Camera Phone Bag (approx $15 value from Golla Bags)
  • Photoshop CS5 Bible by Lisa Dayley ($44.99 value from Wiley)
  • Photo Fusion by Jennifer Bebb ($39.99 value from Wiley)
  • Lights, Camera, Capture by Bob Davis ($44.99 value from Wiley)
  • Strobist Photo Trade Secrets Vol. 1 by Zeke Kamm ($24.99 value from Peachpit)
  • Strobist Photo Trade Secrets Vol. 2 by Zeke Kamm ($24.99 value from Peachpit)

That’s nearly $1300 [updated] now over $1400 worth of photography goodies for one lucky reader.

Here’s how you can easily get your shot at winning the whole Swag Bag: [Read more…]

Sony A77 Price and Features: Soapbox Edition

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In the recent post about the Sony A77 prototype camera on display at CP+, Chris left a comment asking about the price of the new camera, which is due to be released later this year.

So far, Sony hasn’t revealed the price point for this new camera.  However, we do know a few things about the A700 successor. [Read more…]

Locked in a Vegas Hotel Room with a Phantom Flex

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Tom Guilmette put together this great video of his night alone with a Phantom Flex camera in a Vegas hotel room.  This camera captures 2,564fps at a 1080p native resolution.

While the footage the camera produces is stunning in its own manner, Tom’s editing makes the resulting video (and audio) just plain fun.  Check out Tom’s story behind the video (and why he was doing this in Vegas hotel room) over on his blog.

DxO Optics Pro v6.5.4 Adds Support for Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic LX5 and Sony A580

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DxO Labs has announced the availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.4, which adds RAW image processing support for the Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic LX5 and Sony A580.  Additionally, the new version adds 69 new optics modules for a number of other camera models.

Additional info can be found on DxO’s website.

Serial Photography – New Book

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Serial Photography is a new book from photographer Harald Mante.  In the book, Mante “explains how to focus your photographic work on themes, objects, shapes, colors, and moods, rather than randomly searching for that one great shot.”

Serial Photography retails for $39.95; however, it is currently available for $25.47 on Amazon.com.