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Nikon Mirrorless Camera System Coming September 21

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"Nikon in White" Press Invitation

While August was a busy month for camera announcements, it’s looking more and more like September is going to give it a run for its money.  A press invitation to a “Nikon in White” event on September 21 recently surfaced – an event that is supposed to reveal Nikon’s new mirrorless camera system. [Read more…]

ArchRig is a New, Cheaper Take on HDSLR Follow Focus

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ArchRig Follow Focus

The ArchRig system is a new rig and follow focus combo unit that looks to somewhat simplify on-the-fly focus adjustments when shooting HDSLR video.

Instead of a geared focus mechanism attached to the side of the lens, a metal arch goes over the top of the lens and use stop-pins to serve as focus marks for the lens lever.  Additional focus marks can be made on the arch using a dry-erase marker.

Check out the video below to see how it works. [Read more…]

Swag Bag Giveaway 2 Ending Soon – Don’t Miss Out

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Photography Bay Swag Bag

We’re closing in on the end of the Swag Bag Giveaway 2.  Someone is going to win some awesome stuff.

Make sure you don’t miss out on a chance to win it.  Entering is easy.  Do it by August 31.  Details are here.

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Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm Lens

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Lumix G X 45-175mm Lens

Along with the new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm lens, Panasonic has also introduced a new LUMIX G “X” telephoto zoom lens, the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. lens.

The 45-175mm lens offers a electric-powered zoom operation, a first of its kind.  On the Micro Four Thirds cameras, the new lens offers an equivalent field of view of 90-350mm on a full frame camera. [Read more…]