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PhotoPlus 2015 Registration Now Open

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PhotoPlus Expo

The PhotoPlus Expo 2015 takes place October 21-24 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

PhotoPlus is always a fun show to attend with access to all the latest gear from virtually every photography company. Additionally, there is a full conference attached to the expo with loads of seminars and hands-on training available. But even if you only attend the expo, there are so many open teaching segments at manufacturers’ booths that you could fill your time there with these free sessions. [Read more…]

 

Metabones Launches New Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster for Canon EF Lenses

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Metabones T Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x adapter for Canon EF

Metabones has a released a new lens adapter for Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras. The Metabones T Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x adapter will adapt Canon EF lenses to Panasonic MFT cameras like the Panasonic GH4.

The new Speed Booster increases maximum aperture by one stop and makes the lens 0.71x wider than in otherwise would be on the Micro Four Thirds camera. It allows Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras to achieve autofocus with either Canon EF lenses. It can be powered by either the camera body or an external 5v power source.

Aperture is also controlled by the camera body and image stabilization is supported on lenses that provide this feature. A detachable tripod foot is compatible with Arca Swiss ball heads.

The Metabones T Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x adapter retails for $649 and is expected to ship in early October. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Nikon Patents a “Smart” Water Bottle

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Of all the odd patents I’ve seen from camera companies, this one is near the top of the list.

A recent patent application from Nikon (USPTO No. 14/407,791) reveals that the company has developed a smart water bottle that communicates via NFC with a smart watch (like the Apple Watch) to both measure the fluid intake from the body and can communicate with a health app to determine if the person needs to take in more fluid. [Read more…]

GoPro HERO4 Session Review from MKBHD

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Marques Brownlee has published his review of the GoPro HERO4 Session and addresses some important features and concerns about the new cube-shaped camera. You can see the review in the video above.

HERO4 Session right

The HERO4 Session captures 1080/60p video, as well as the taller frame 1920 x 1440p video at 30fps. It can also deliver 720p video at 100 fps for roughly 4x slow motion when conformed to a 24p edit timeline.

Watch a Jedi Strap on a GoPro While Fighting Storm Troopers

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Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Jedi surrounded by Storm Troopers in hostile territory? This GoPro video from YouTuber Billywarp1 is about as close as you’re going to get. Watch a Jedi mount a GoPro on his head as he runs through some distant desert planet that has clearly been invaded by the Empire. [Read more…]