Month: November 2012

Think Tank Offers FREE Shipping During Holiday Season

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Our friends at Think Tank Photo have just announced that for the first time in their history they are offering free FedEx Ground Shipping on all of their gear.  This special holiday offer runs through December 31, 2012.  And, just in time for the holidays, Think Tank is releasing a whole new slate of gear, including the Airport Navigator™, the photography industry’s first rolling pilot’s case, the Glass Limo™, the photo industry’s slimmest profile backpack for carrying “Big Glass,” such as a 600mm f/4, and the CityWalker™ messenger bag series.  In addition to the free shipping, as you are a …

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10 Christmas Gift Ideas For Photographers

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It’s getting close to that time of year again when snow is falling on the ground and Christmas is on its way. At least it’s snowing here in British Columbia anyway.  Time for my annual Christmas gift list for your photography obsessed friends and loved ones.  The list is in no particular order and prices vary but I’m sure you’ll find something suitable!   1 – Really Right Stuff MTX Tool – $50 Do you know someone who has a collection of tripods and camera support equipment ?  Then chances are that they also have a draw full of bespoke …

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David McLain & Jerome Thelia On The Calling and Sony’s A99

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Whilst attending PhotoPlus Expo recently I had the chance to sit down with National Geographic photographer David McLain and his business partner Jerome Thelia to talk about their recent short The Calling which was shot entirely with Sony’s new full frame DSLR, the A99. Please head on over to ProPhoto Coalition to read that one.  This video is an absolute MUST SEE.  Simply gorgeous !  The A99 looks to me to be the new DSLR video king.    

Manfrotto Deluxe HDSLR Remote Review

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At NAB this year Manfrotto launched a couple of interesting new products to compliment their SYMPLA rig lineup, the Deluxe HDSLR Remote and the Clamp On HDSLR Remote.  My interest piqued because there are relatively few other options out there that can accomplish the same thing and none from a company with Manfrotto’s experience.  So what are we talking about here ?  We’re talking remote control of your Canon HDSLR when shooting video.  Not just simple record Start/Stop functionality but control of aperture, shutter speed, ISO and even focus.  Sounds pretty cool right ?  I immediately contacted my friends at

New Canon 24-70 f4 L IS and 35mm f2 IS Official

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As reported earlier today, new Canon lenses have now become official. Pre-Orders Canon 24-70 F4 L IS @ B&H Canon 35mm f2.0 L IS @ B&H     Canon EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS London, UK, 6 November 2012 – Canon today adds to its world-famous EF lens series with the launch of two models designed for enthusiasts and professionals – the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM. Offering first-class optical technologies alongside highly compact designs, the new lenses are perfect for a range of creative purposes, including reportage, landscape, portrait,

Two New Canon Lenses Leaked! 35mm f2 & 24-70 f4 IS

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Well here’s a turn up for the books.  Two Canon lenses leaked onto the net today via Digicame-info.  A 35mm f2.0 and a 24-70 f4 L IS.  The 35mm will be an interesting lens, much smaller than the f1.4 L bigger brother and if it follows the same optical quality of recent 24mm and 28mm lenses it should be very nice. Now the 24-70 though….. this is just an odd lens to me!  Seems like a replacement to the 24-105, but why oh why would they lower the range like that ?!!  It’s also going to have recent purchasers of

Think Tank Launches New Retrospective 40 & 50

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I’m a big fan of the Retrospective series from Think Tank.  I have a retro 10 myself for using around the city when I just need a body and a couple of lenses.  It’s also my ‘vacation bag’ for going on the plane with me.  This month Think Tank has launched larger versions of the bag , the 40 & 50 which are capable of holding 13″ or 15″ laptops.  If you’re looking for a more covert bag to carry camera gear and a laptop then definitely take a look at these.  The materials that they use are bomb proof

Think Tank Introduces Glass Limo

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The original Glass Taxi was an innovative pack from Think Tank that designed for carrying 300mm and 400mm which most sports photographers use.  Now Think Tank is updating the lineup with the new Glass Limo, a large pack capable of carrying a 500mm with pro body attached, or a 600mm lens on its own.  It also adds rails on front and sides for attaching the huge range of modular components. Purchase From Think Tank By using my link to their site you’ll be able to claim a free gift when it’s time to check out ! Press Release Think Tank

Use Your DSLR On A 4×5 Camera

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Multistitch is another interesting product I came across at PhotoPlus Expo last week.  It allows you to mount your regular DSLR onto a 4×5 view camera to generate images with nearly four times the resolution of the DSLR.  The product is a machined metal plate with a mount on it that clips onto the back of your view camera.  Now obviously your 35mm DSLR sensor won’t cover the full 4×5 view with one shot so the plate is designed that you put it on and take a shot, then you rotate it 90 degrees and take a second shot.  Next