Matthews is one of the most respected names in grip equipment and its clamps and C-stands are very likely its most well-known products. The company has announced a new member of the C-Stand family and the little guy is just five inches tall. While C-stands as a generic design have become ubiquitous in studious around… Continue reading Matthews Launches Adorably Tiny 5-Inch Tall Pocket C-Stand
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Sony Suspends a7C and a6600, Permanently Ends a7 II and a6100
The chip shortage continues to hamper Sony’s ability to produce cameras. Today, the company has announced that it is no longer accepting orders for the Alpha 7C and a6600 and has “completed production” on the Alpha 7 II and a6100. Sony published an apology note on its Japanese website and has noted four cameras are… Continue reading Sony Suspends a7C and a6600, Permanently Ends a7 II and a6100
Canon Again Dominates List of Most Rented Camera Equipment in 2021
While the Sony Alpha 1 was the most rented piece of new equipment in 2021, Lensrentals has published its most popular gear rented overall, and Canon cameras and lenses dominate the list. As one of the largest rental houses in the world, Lensrentals has a unique perspective into the popularity of equipment by actual photographers… Continue reading Canon Again Dominates List of Most Rented Camera Equipment in 2021
LG Unveils a Weird ‘Productivity Powerhouse’ Double-Height Monitor
LG has announced two new monitors that it says are optimized for professional creatives in the new normal of work from home. One of these new displays is a weird, double-height monitor that it says is for a “totally unique user experience.” LG is announcing two new IPS-style monitors, one of which is the more… Continue reading LG Unveils a Weird ‘Productivity Powerhouse’ Double-Height Monitor
Irix Launches Super Slim and Compact Variable Neutral Density Filters
Irix has announced its Irix Edge Variable Neutral Density Filters which it claims are among the slimmest and most compact that have ever been made. Irix is most well known for its high-end optics for the photo and video industries but has expanded beyond lenses to its first line of variable neutral density filters. The… Continue reading Irix Launches Super Slim and Compact Variable Neutral Density Filters
Techart Releases First-Ever Contax G to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter
Techart has announced what it says is the first-ever Contax G-mount to Nikon Z-mount autofocus lens adapter with full support for continuous autofocus modes, eye-detection, and in-body image stabilization. Contax G series lenses were launched in 1994 to support the company’s G1 and G2 rangefinder cameras. According to Techart, each of the lenses are light… Continue reading Techart Releases First-Ever Contax G to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter
A Comprehensive Overview of Photo Storage Backup Strategies
The topic of proper backup and storage strategies for creatives has been a heated debate for years. While there are a plethora of best practices to follow, arguably there is no “one size fits all” solution to cater to every photographer’s needs. In this 20 minute video, Hendrikus De Vaan provides an easy-to-follow and actionable… Continue reading A Comprehensive Overview of Photo Storage Backup Strategies
Stella Pro Reflex vs Profoto A1X: They Aren’t Interchangeable
Light and Motion made some lofty promises when it announced the Reflex LED lighting system. Designed to be both a still and video light, it can certainly do both, but we wanted to see if it truly could replace standalone classic strobe systems like the Profoto A1X. As noted in the initial news coverage of… Continue reading Stella Pro Reflex vs Profoto A1X: They Aren’t Interchangeable
WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD: Speed That Keeps Creative Juices Flowing
From photographers to graphic designers to software developers, people are increasingly dependent on their computers to manage their workflow, and any extra lag or load times can lead to increased stress and decreased productivity. Juggling many workload demands, today’s creative professionals need technology that empowers their creativity. Western Digital’s new WD Blue™ SN570 NVMe™ SSD… Continue reading WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD: Speed That Keeps Creative Juices Flowing
Tokina Unveils 400mm f/8 N II S Mirror Lens in 8 Mount Options
Tokina has announced an updated 400mm f/8 N II S mirror lens that changes the optical design and integrates a T-mount system that the company says improves performance. It will be available in eight camera mount configurations. The original version of the lens was announced in July of 2020 and received the Canon RF and… Continue reading Tokina Unveils 400mm f/8 N II S Mirror Lens in 8 Mount Options