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September 20, 2017

Tenba Air Case Attaché Series Introduced

Six new cases for photographers and filmmakers, featuring hard case protection in a lightweight design

DPP

We’re believers in the idea that there’s no single perfect bag or case, just different bags for different assignments. Tenba adds to the mix with the new Air Case Attaché series, part of its rugged Transport collection, featuring hard case protection in a lightweight design. There are six cases in the series—the Attaché 3220W, Attaché 2520W,... Read more

September 19, 2017

15th Annual Lucie Awards To Honor Josephine Herrick Project With Humanitarian Award

In addition to celebrating legendary photographers, the awards will recognize the nonprofit, which engages professional photographers to help educate underserved communities

DPP

On October 29, 2017, at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the 15th annual Lucie Awards will hold its gala. In addition to celebrating legendary photographers, the Lucie Foundation will bestow its Humanitarian Award on the Josephine Herrick Project, a nonprofit organization that engages professional photographers to help educate underserved communities... Read more

September 19, 2017

Profoto A1 Flash Announced

Billed as “the world’s smallest studio light” by the company, the A1 also represents its first on-camera flash

DPP

The Profoto A1, billed as “the world’s smallest studio light” by the company, has been formally introduced. Representing Profoto’s first on-camera flash (though it works as a standalone flash, too), the 76Ws flash packs some power in its small form factor. Weighing 1.2 pounds, the A1’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery is designed to support... Read more

September 18, 2017

WD Introduces G-Technology G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series Storage Device

The portable storage solution for photographers and other creatives features USB-C connectivity and transfer speeds up to 560 MB/s in capacities up to 2 TB

DPP

Storing and backing up content has become more important than ever, as cameras increasingly can shoot more photos faster in addition to 4K video. Western Digital has introduced a new option, the G-Technology G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-Series. Among its features, the portable storage solution for photographers and other creatives supports USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen... Read more

September 15, 2017

Tamron Developing New 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens

The compact and lightweight ultra-telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame DSLRs

DPP

Tamron has announced development is underway for its new 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) lens. Compact and lightweight at 39.3 ounces, the ultra-telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Tamron says important areas of the lens barrel are constructed of a magnesium material that’s meant to “improve weight reduction,... Read more

September 15, 2017

Sony Announces Three 4K HDR Camcorders

Sony leads the 4K market and bolsters its position with the introduction of the NXCAM HXR-NX80, XDCAM PXW-Z90 and Handycam FDR-AX700, its first camcorders with Phase Detection AF

DL Byron

In the electronic news-gathering cycle, the journalism video space, lots of people use their still cameras, and that’s why they’ve remained popular. But there’s still a need for camcorders with additional full-fledged video features for multi-camera setups and producing HDR. Those features give photographers and videographers a better range, while... Read more

September 14, 2017

Alien Skin To Launch Exposure X3

The nondestructive RAW image editor and organizer gets an update, with new features and a few improvements

DPP

Alien Skin is set to launch Exposure X3, the latest update to the nondestructive RAW image editor and organizer, with new features and a few improvements. Among them are new color and black-and-white toning adjustments, which can be viewed as side-by-side comparisons. You can see that view in these portraits by photographer Sue Bryce, a longtime Exposure... Read more

September 13, 2017

Phase One IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back, XF Camera System Update Announced

With a 100-megapixel CMOS sensor, the digital back features new Bayer filter color technology as a result of collaboration between Phase One and Sony

DPP

Phase One has introduced the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back, featuring a 100-megapixel CMOS sensor with new Bayer filter color technology, a result of collaboration between Phase One and Sony. We’re sharing two images by pros who have shot with the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back, and the color is simply gorgeous. Photo by Tony Hewitt Photo... Read more

September 12, 2017

Sony Launches RX10 Mark IV—Live Coverage

A camera for the birds, literally, and it shoots 4K video, too

DL Byron

Today, at a press event in New York, Sony launched the RX10 Mark IV, a camera designed for the outdoors, with birders and travelers in mind. We’ll have more thoughts and impressions later today, but first, here’s what you need to know. The highlights: 4K video 0.3-second autofocus 315 focal-plane Phase Detection AF point, about 65% of the frame 24... Read more

September 12, 2017

Canon Announces Three Compact 4K Video Camcorders

The new Canon XF 405, XF 400 and VIXIA GX10 pack high resolution, a larger sensor and better image quality in the line of compact camcorders

David Schloss

Canon XF405 Canon has announced the new XF405 4K UHD Camcorder, the XF400 UHD Video Camcorder and the VIXIA GX10 4K UHD Camcorder, a trio of devices with similar features and a large, 1” sensor. In a press briefing last week, the company described the design of the camcorders as being perfect for the ENG, wedding, sports and documentary videographers,... Read more

September 11, 2017

Profoto Air Remote TTL-F For Fujifilm Cameras Announced

Fujifilm photographers now have full TTL and HSS capability with Profoto flashes

DPP

Profoto has expanded its family of AirTTL wireless radio transmitters with the addition of the Air Remote TTL-F. Now, Fujifilm photographers have full TTS and HSS capability with Profoto flashes. Those lights include the Profoto B1X, B1, B2, D2 and Pro-10. Profoto’s High-Speed Sync allows flash photography at shutter speeds of up to 1/8000 seconds,... Read more

September 6, 2017

Fujifilm Announces FUJINON GF45mmF2.8 R WR Lens, GF Lens Roadmap, GFX Camera Firmware Update

The new wide-angle GF lens is the sixth in the series, designed for the GFX medium-format mirrorless camera system

DPP

Fujifilm has introduced the FUJINON GF45mmF2.8 R WR, the sixth lens in the series designed for the GFX medium-format mirrorless camera system, including the new GFX 50S. With its compact form factor, the new wide-angle GF lens is a great choice for street photography. The GF45mm has a 36mm focal-length equivalent (in 35mm terms). Among its features... Read more

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