Nikon announced its the AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR lens yesterday. This lens adds the Pulse Stepping Motor to a classic zoom model and is the first FX-compatible lens to offer the AF-P design. The stepping motor found in AF-P lenses reduces the sound of lens operation while recording video and also reduces weight with a more efficient design. [Read more…]
Deal: Zoom H4nSP XLR Recorder for $159
B&H has the Zoom H4nSP dual XLR audio recorder for $159.99 (reg. $199.99). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Pentax Announces Big Lenses and Full Frame Prototype for CP+
Big news today from Pentax. The previously teased and leaked Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 and Pentax 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses were officially unveiled today. That’s some pretty sweet big glass on its own. Perhaps the bigger news is the camera that is coming for these full frame lenses. [Read more…]
Canon Unveils $80k Lens with a Whopping 50-1000mm Zoom Range
For those who have been clamoring for a bigger superzoom lens for their Canon DSLRs, you now have an option available. Canon just announced its new CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens for a whopping retail price of $78,000. [Read more…]
Zoom H5 Audio Recorder Now Shipping
The new Zoom H5 XLR audio recorder is now in stock and shipping. This is the follow-up to the popular Zoom H4n. The zoom H5 is also compatible with the higher-end Zoom H5 mic modules. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Zoom H5 Available for Pre-Order
The Zoom H4n has been the go-to external recorder since the whole HDSLR craze started. Zoom has recently announced a couple of new external audio recorders in recent months – with the Zoom H5 being the entry-level and more direct replacement for the H4n. B&H now has the Zoom H5 available for pre-order with availability set for July 28, 2014. You can find it here at B&H Photo.
Zoom iQ5 Stereo Microphone with Lightning Connector Announced
Zoom has announced the new iQ5 stereo mic with lightning connector for the latest generation of iOS devices. The iQ5 features two microphone elements in mid-side configuration with portrait or landscape recording modes. [Read more…]
Zoom Releases TAC-2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface for Mac Pro
Zoom has released a new Thunderbolt interface for audio I/O geared toward Macs – more specifically, the new Mac Pro. The Zoom TAC-2 features a single, large knob that is used to control all parameters of audio connections. [Read more…]
Zoom Unveils Audio-Centric Q4 Handy Video Recorder
The Zoom HQ4 Handy Video Recorder is an audio-focused video camera featuring a built-in 120° X/Y mic with up to 24-bit/96k audio capture to go alongside its 1080/30p video. [Read more…]
Zoom H6 Handheld XLR Recorder Now Shipping
The new Zoom H6 handheld recorder is now shipping.
As you may recall, the Zoom H6 has just about everything the Zoom H4n was missing. It features up to 6 XLR inputs (4 on-board and 2 additional inputs available via an option module) with the ability to record to all 6 simultaneously. The H6 also includes independent gain dials for each channel and a revised display and menu system.
Additional modules allow you to attach a shotgun mic, XY mic or a mid-side mic. It captures up to 24-bit/96kHz audio to SDXC cards.
The Zoom H6 retails for $399.99. Check it out here at B&H Photo.