Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
With the continual decline of film’s popularity, it’s great to see Fuji keeping the instant film train rolling. The Fuji Instax cameras certainly have their niche (they’re one of the most searched for products on Photography Bay), and the new Instax Mini 50S should be a hot item this holiday shopping season. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Just, wow.
I’m all for catching the bad guys out there, but this goes too far. As you can see in the above video, the guy who recorded police in public was charged with eavesdropping and faced up to 75 years in jail. He won the initial case – the local judge dismissed it, citing that the Illinois law was unconstitutional (this should be a complete no-brainer here).
The Illinois legislature and attorney general are apparently idiots though, because the case is being appealed in an effort overturn the lower court’s dismissal. [Read more…]
Induro has unveiled new low-profile, heavy-duty BHL Ballheads available in three different sizes. The significant spec of these heads is the massive load capacity. The BHL1 handles a max load of 44lbs. The BHL2 max load is 66lbs., while the BHL3 max load is 88lbs. [Read more…]
Profoto has introduced a new 65″ umbrella with a slightly parabolic shape. It is available in white, silver and translucent versions. [Read more…]
The above video is just painful. I felt very bad for the 5D Mark II and its owner.
This video apparently did him some good though. After racking up over 200K views (and counting) on Vimeo, Kurtis Hough updated in the comment section that B&H has offered to replace the camera for him.
Kudos to B&H.
[Vimeo via Canon Rumors]
I’ve been using the M-Audio AV30 desktop monitors for a year or so now for video editing and just general desktop audio use. They are 15-watt powered monitors driving 3-inch woofers and 3/4-inch tweeters. [Read more…]
Gura Gear founder Andy Biggs was on hand at PhotoPlus 2011 to give us an overview of the Gura Gear lineup, which includes the new Kiboko 22L+, the Kiboko 30L and the Chobe 19-24L camera bags. Check out the video below for a closer look at these lightweight, travel-friendly bags. [Read more…]
I had the chance to take a brief tour of the Genus HDSLR shoulder rig lineup at PhotoPlus 2011. Check out the below video in which Wayne Schulman gives a brief intro to the types and capabilities of Genus HDSLR rigs. [Read more…]
Manfrotto had its growing line of photgraphers’ jackets, gloves and vests on display at PhotoPlus 2011. Check out the video below for Manfrotto Product Manager Kayla Murata’s rundown of the gear. [Read more…]