
The ProAm USA Orion DVC210 crane is a $299 camera crane available in 8′ or 12′ lengths. It works exceptionally well for the price and form factor. [Read more…]
Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan

The ProAm USA Orion DVC210 crane is a $299 camera crane available in 8′ or 12′ lengths. It works exceptionally well for the price and form factor. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the new Fuji XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens in stock in limited quantity with free expedited shipping.
The new lens features a weather-resistant design with more than 20 weather sealed points. As such, it is design to mate nicely with the weather sealed X-T1. It also offers 5-stops of image stabilization through the built-in OIS stabilizer. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
Datacolor has released its new SpyderCHECKR 24 designed for camera color calibration and white balance target for photo and video color control.
The SpyderCHECKR 24 features the 48 patch SpyderCHECKR on one side and a gray face on the other side for in-camera and post-process white balance and exposure adjustment.
The SpyderCHECKR 24 retails for $49. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
PocketWizard has announced an update to its ControlTL firmware for the Canon and Nikon versions of its MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios.
Firmware version 3.700 for Nikon includes compatibility with the recently released D810, D610, D4S and other Nikon cameras. Additionally, firmware version 6.700 for Canon now provides TTL compatibility with the Canon 1D X, 6D and T4i as well as other recently released Canon cameras.
More details and download instructions are available here on PocketWizard’s website.
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the new Rokinon 7.5mm T3.8 Cine UMC Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds mount in stock and now shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
Manfrotto has launched a new Compact Series Tripod Series featuring three different kits that are lightweight and affordable. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Pentax has added a new wide angle lens to its 645 medium format line. The new Pentax DA645 28-45mm f/4.5ED AW SR lens is the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the Pentax digital medium format line. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The new Pentax Q-S1 is the latest Q-series mirrorless camera. It retains the tiny compact-camera sensor and the interchangeable lens mirrorless format. As such, it holds the title as the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera in the world.
The Pentax Q-S1 features a 12.4MP CMOS sensor with sensitivity ranging up to ISO 12,800 and sensor-based image stabilization. It also captures 1080/30p video and offers in-camera RAW processing and HDR. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

PrimeCircle has unveiled a pair of new HDMI port protectors for the Panasonic GH4 and the Sony A7 Series.
The LockPort line is already available for the Canon 5D Mark III, 7D, Nikon D800 and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera lines. The LockPort A7 and LockPort GH4 models provide a universal clamp and smart micro to full-size HDMI adapter. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
In the above video, photographer Mark Cleghorn walks us through several of the uses of Lastolite’s 8-in-1 Umbrella.
Mark uses a pair of speedlights with the umbrella, as well as an Elinchrom Ranger Quadra kit for background lighting on location.
Here’s a list of the eight configurations possible with the Lastolite 8-in-1:
The Lastolite 8-in-1 Umbrella runs $129.99. You can find it here at B&H Photo.