Following the successful launch of the Sharkcage for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Fotodiox has released new Sharkcage models for the Panasonic GH4, Samsung NX1 and Sony A7 series. [Read more…]
Fotodiox Launches Sharkcage for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Fotodiox has officially unveiled the Sharkcage for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. The rig consists of a cage that is tightly fit to the shape of the BMPCC and includes a top handle, along with a baseplate (also with an Arca Swiss QR plate) and dual 15mm rods that are 12″ long. [Read more…]
Fotodiox Unveils ND Throttle Lens Adapter with Built-in Vari-ND Filter
Fotodiox’s new ND Throttle allows you to adapt medium format lenses to Canon and Nikon DSLRs. It also includes a built-in variable ND filter, which allows you to use a variable ND filter on even wide-angle lenses.
The variable ND filter inside the ND Throttle adapter gives you a range from ND 2 to ND 1000. It is available for Pentax 645, Mamiya 645 and Hasselblad V lens systems. DSLR mounts include Canon EOS and Nikon F mount systems. [Read more…]
Panasonic GH4 Paired with 44-2415mm Fujinon Lens
Check out these cool shots captured with a Panasonic GH4 and a Fujinon 9.5-525mm B4 mount ENG lens.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-baLc-POBM&w=700]The lens is made for 2/3″ sensor ENG and studio cameras; however, Fotodiox makes a handy little B4 to Micro Four Thirds mount adapter. When you use the adapter coupled with the 2.6x extender feature of the GH4, then you can cover the active sensor area with the smaller image circle.
Stacking the 2.6x extender on top of the Micro Four Thirds 2x crop factor gives you a massive reach with this lens. [Read more…]
Fotodiox EyeVenger Eyecup Kit for Canon DSLRs Released
Fotodiox has a new eyecup kit called the EyeVenger available for Canon DSLRs. The EyeVenger is designed with left and right eye cups (both are included) and ships with 18mm and 22mm mounting brackets to cover the gamut of Canon DSLR viewfinders. [Read more…]
Fotodiox Releases New FlapJack LED Edgelights
Fotodiox has unveiled its new FlapJack LED Edgelight series of LED lights, which are compact at 1/2″ thin and soft light sources for small video setups.
There are four models in both circular and rectangular shapes – two small and larger models of each shape. Check out the video below for an overview. [Read more…]
3 New LED Lights from Fotodiox are Lightweight with Barn Doors
Fotodiox has announced three new high-intensity LED lights: the Fotodiox LED-312D, LED-312DS, and LED-1024AL.
The LEDs are upgrades to its past best sellers, and come complete with all-metal barn doors that lock on and stay in place no matter how it’s mounted, to shape and control lighting.
The LED-312D is a daylight balanced light at 5600K with a CRI of 92 with variable intensity, while the LED-312DS is a variable temperature light.
Check out the overview video for the LED-312D and 312DS lights below. [Read more…]
Fotodiox Launches Line of Sony RX1 Accessories
Fotodiox has launched a line of accessories for the Sony DSC-RX1, which consist of the following:
- Camera grip: This one-piece, all-metal grip promises added comfort and a more secure grip. It’s specially designed so users can remove the battery or memory card without removing the grip.
- Lens hood: The lightweight bayonet lens hood protects the camera from impact, shock, and other on-the-go elements. It also helps prevent stray light from entering the camera lens, allowing for a cleaner, clearer picture.
- Shutter release button: Available in 7 different colors, the sleek shutter release button is perfect for those looking for a larger, more comfortable release than what their current camera offers.
The full kit runs $109.95. Check it out here at Amazon.com.
Fotodiox DY-200 LED Fresnel Announced
The Fotodiox DY-200 LED Fresnel lights feature powerful light and offer focusable, dimmable, cool lighting options for video and studio photography work. Available in 5600K daylight and 3200K tungsten color temperatures, the DY-200 and DY-200w LED Fresnel lights feature accurate flicker-free light, low power draw, cool-to-the-touch operation, and remote controlled power and focus. A separate ballast unit and an adjustable yoke mounts on either a floor stand or hangs from a lighting grid for many mounting options. [Read more…]
Fotodiox’s New LED100WA are Strobe-Style LED Lights
Fotodiox just rolled out a new pair of lights – the LED100WA. While they look like strobes, these are actually continuous LED lights available in either 3200K or 5600K color temperatures. [Read more…]