The G-Speed Studio XL arrays have made a lot of noise as a dedicate pro storage solution. They offer up to 8 bays for 3.5″ hard drives, along with G-Drive ev Bay adapters and a RED Mini-Mag Reader. [Read more…]
G-Drive mobile Type C Portable Drives Coming Exclusively to Apple Stores
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…]
Yuneec Unveils Typhoon H Drone with 6 Rotors
Yuneec remains below the radar for many; however, the company continues to be on the forefront of many tech advances in the drone industry. The new Yuneec Typhoon H steps up from the quadcopter form we’ve seen from other drones in its size and price range and provides a hexacopter design (i.e., six rotors) with some rather high-end features. [Read more…]
Close Up with the Olympus 300mm f/4 IS PRO Lens
I stopped by Olympus’ meeting room at CES 2016 (no Olympus booth this year), to get a closer look at the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO lens. I was able to try out a preproduction unit for a few minutes with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. In short, it is an impressive addition to Olympus’ line-up. [Read more…]
Sony’s AS50 Action Cam Offers 1080/60p XAVC S Capture & New Wristband Remote
Sony introduced the new HDR-AS50 action cam at CES 2016 last week. It feeatures an 11.1MP CMOS sensor and captures 1080/60p footage using the solid XAVC S codec for bitrates up to 50Mbps. It will also capture 720p video at 120fps. [Read more…]
Polaroid Unveils Snap+ Instant Camera
At CES 2016, Polaroid unveiled its new Snap+ instant camera, which builds on the popularity and success of its predecessor, the Polaroid Snap. The new Snap+ adds a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD for framing shots and navigating the menu. [Read more…]
Nikon Unveils SB-5000 Flagship Speedlight with Radio Triggering
Alongside the new D5 and D500, Nikon also announced a new flagship speedlight – the SB-5000, which works with the companion WR-R10 radio trigger.
When paired with the WR-R10, the SB-5000 can trigger up to 98 feet away. The SB-5000 can control up to six groups or 18 speedlights. The SB-5000 also has an internal cooling system that prevents overheating from consecutive firings.
Controls have also been streamlined and refined, with the addition of an “i” button for access to frequently used settings. The flash head can tilt down to -7° or up to 90° and will rotate 180° to the left or right.
The Nikon SB-5000 will be available in March for $599.95. You can pre-order it now here at B&H Photo.
Zeiss Announces iPhone Lenses for ExoLens
When I reviewed the ExoLens for iPhone 6 last year, my chief complaint was the poor image quality when using the lenses kitted with the ExoLens frame. That problem may be solved now that Zeiss has jumped into the lens game with ExoLens with a lens kit that includes the Mutar 0.6x wide angle, Mutar 2x telephoto, and Vario-Proxar macro lenses. [Read more…]
Olympus Unveils Stylus Tough TG-870
Aside from the new 300mm f/4 lens introduced at CES 2016, the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 is the other new photo product from Olympus. It follows last year’s TG-860 with incremental upgrades from the well-regarded tough, point-and-shoot. [Read more…]
Nikon’s KeyMission 360 “4K” Spec is a Misnomer
As we are ushered into the era of 360° cameras, it is important that we are aware of headline specs and what they mean for final video output. In the case of the new Nikon KeyMission 360 camera, Nikon labels it as a 4K camera – but that is actually a misnomer. [Read more…]