Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock allows you to extend the connectivity options of Apple’s increasingly port-stingy computers. It adds several connections to your existing computer, including 5 additional USB 3.0 ports, ethernet and HDMI ports. [Read more…]
B&H has the Lytro Illum Light Field Camera for $399.95 (was $999.95) through Jan. 27 or while supplies last. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
B&H has the WD 8TB My Book Thunderbolt Duo for $479 (reg. $549) through Jan. 27. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
These Thunderbolt Duo drives can be configured in RAID 1 but the big payoff is RAID 0, which provides speeds up to 300MB/s. You can also read my first impressions of the WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo drives with real world speed tests.
While at CES 2016, I stopped by to see some new products from G-Technology, which makes great storage products that plenty of photographers love. One of the upcoming products that will be on store shelves later this year is a new portable drive with a USB-C port. [Read more…]
Convergent Design has dropped the price of its Odyssey7Q+ to $1795 (was $2295), which slots it in between the competing Atomos Ninja Assassin and Shogun. At $1795, it arguably offers more value than either Atomos option since the Odyssey7Q+ offers up to ProRes 4444 12-bit recording out of the box and includes a 256GB Convergent Design SSD. It offers 4K capture over both the HDMI and SDI inputs.
Additionally, the Odyssey7Q+ offers the ability to upgrade to RAW recording options with compatible cameras via a paid upgrade from Convergent Design. You can find the Odyssey7Q+ at the new price point here at B&H Photo.
B&H has the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens for $299 (reg. $599) along with 4% rewards. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
B&H has the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT for $469 (reg. $549) through January 30, 2016. The deal also includes 4% rewards. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
ebay (via GetItDigital) has the Nikon D7100 for $639.99 (compare at $796.95) in limited quantity. Check it out while it lasts here on ebay.
Note: This is labeled as a gray market camera. ebay seller GetItDigital has a positive feedback rating of 99.5% at the time of this post.
ebay (via QuicknDone) has the Panasonic Lumix GX8 for $869.99 (compare at $1097.99) in limited quantity. The GX8 features a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor and captures 4K video at 24/30p and still images at up to 10fps. Check it out while it lasts here on ebay.
Note: This ships from Canada and may be a gray market camera. ebay seller QuicknDone has a positive feedback rating of 99.8% at the time of this post.
It looks like Yuneec’s quadcopters have taken a significant price drop in addition to the recent drops we saw on DJI Phantom 3 drone prices.
The Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon is now $999.99 (was $1299.99) and comes complete with the SteadyGrip handheld gimbal and aluminum carry case.
The Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon 1080/60p model is now $699.99 (was $1099.99). It also ships with the SteadyGrip handheld gimbal and aluminum case.
The Yuneec Typhoon G with the GoPro Gimbal is down to $499.99 (was $899.99).
I’m not sure if these are permanent or will expire soon. I’m a big fan of the Yuneec drones because of the added value you get with the full kit over what DJI offers. I’ve had a Q500 4K on deck for review for a while now and really have nothing but praise for it. I’ll get around to that review soon hopefully, but in the mean time, these are some solid deals on great drones.