Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Manfrotto 732CY is the latest addition to the M-Y family of tripods. The 732CY uses carbon fiber to reduce weight down near the two-pound threshold.
Key specs of the Manfrotto 732CY include the following:
The Manfrotto 732CY carries an initial retail price of $200.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Canon G11 is a 10-megapixel point and shoot camera with many advanced features geared toward the enthusiast photographer. The PowerShot G11 follows the 14.7-megapixel G10 with Canon taking a dead-aim at reducing noise on the camera’s tiny sensor and optimizing the balance of resolution and noise control. [Read more…]
Need more light?
The Lastolite TriFlash is a new bracket that gives you the ability to mount 3 speedlights on one light stand. The Triflash is available now and carries an initial retail price of $70.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Lastolite has released the TriGrip bracket, which acts as a holder for its TriGrip reflectors. Using the TriGrip bracket and reflector together offers more versatility for photographers working solo. The TriGrip bracket is available now and carries an initial retail price of $120.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Lasolite has released the KickerLite softbox, which provides a low-level fill light. The KickerLite is available now and carries an initial retail price of $225.
More details and images in the press release below. [Read more…]
At PhotoPlus last week, Elinchrom introduced the Ranger Quadra, which is a portable battery flash system offering built-in Skyport triggering, Eye-Cell (prevents triggering during pre-flash allowing the system to work in conjunction with a TTL-system like Nikon’s CLS) and several othere unique features.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Kata has developed a belt and harness system with various pouches for DSLRs, lenses, flashes and accessories. As you can see from the above image, the system is customizable to allow photographers to carry the appropriate amount of gear on a given outing.
More details on the system can be found in Kata’s press release below. [Read more…]
Gitzo’s Basalt Collection of tripods, ball heads, monopod and boom. The new line has a fiber from basalt rock to reduce weight and make it stronger.
Full details and specification are in the press release below. [Read more…]
Kata has added the CS-15 and CS-17 to its GDC camera satchel bag lineup. The CS-15 can hold a DSLR with lens attached, up to 2 lenses (the largest being a 70-200mm 2.8 with reversed hood), accessories and up to a 15.4” laptop computer. The CS-17 can hold a DSLR with lens attached, up to 2 lenses (the largest being a 70-200mm 2.8 with reversed hood), accessories and up to a 17” laptop computer.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Let your little light shine! As a photographer, you often can get either bored with what you’re shooting, totally demotivated, or may even run dry of your inspiration. If you shoot professionally, this is not good at all. If you’re a semi-pro or amateur, it can be a real drag for your hobby. I experienced such a problem recently after shooting for three years and I dedicated my time to ensure that the photographer in me doesn’t die out the way being a musician did for me. Here are my tips to ensure that you keep trudging and moving towards the light at the end of the tunnel during the hard times.