Photography Industry News

May 24, 2017

Red River Paper’s New Palo Duro Etching
The fine-art inkjet photographic paper is designed to create the look and feel of fine-art darkroom prints
Staff
Red River Paper
The latest photographic paper from Red River Paper is Palo Duro Etching, a 100% cotton rag that’s free of chemicals or optical brighteners. The paper is designed to create the look and feel of fine-art darkroom prints through warm-tone whites and deep blacks with a touch of texture without detracting from the fine details captured in an image. Those... Read more
May 23, 2017

PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai Returns For Fourth Year
The exhibition is an international celebration of contemporary photography, giving Asia Pacific buyers and collectors and the public access to cutting-edge works
Staff
Photofairs Shangai
©Yang Yongliang Endless Streams_2017 courtesy of Mathew Liu Fine Arts (Shanghai) PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai is launching its fourth edition, to be held at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, September 8-10, 2017. The exhibition is an international celebration of contemporary photography, giving Asia Pacific buyers and collectors and the public access to artists... Read more
May 19, 2017

Manfrotto Introduces Manhattan Camera Bag Collection
Comprised of three versatile models, the series is designed to meet the needs of urban photographers
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Manfrotto
Manfrotto Manhattan Mover-50 Camera Backpack Manfrotto has introduced the Lifestyle Manhattan Camera Bag Collection, designed for urban photographers. There are three models in the series—the Manhattan Mover-50 camera backpack, the Manhattan Speedy-10 Camera Messenger and the Manhattan Changer-20 Camera Shoulder Bag. Manfrotto Lifestyle Manhattan... Read more
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May 19, 2017

Olympus Tough TG-5 Joins The Series
The compact camera features a high-speed ƒ/2 lens and 12MP CMOS sensor for capturing stills and video on outdoor adventures
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Olympus
Olympus has announced the Tough TG-5, the latest camera in the rugged Tough series. The new compact camera features a high-speed ƒ/2 lens (25mm to 100mm, 35mm equivalent), a high-performance backlit 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and the latest TruPic VIII image processor from Olympus, delivering quality images in challenging outdoor conditions. Built for... Read more
May 18, 2017

Hasselblad Announces 100MP A6D-100c Aerial Camera
The medium-format camera system impressively builds on Hasselblad’s advanced products for aerial photography with improved features and higher resolution
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Hasseblad
Hasselblad has announced the 100-megapixel A6D-100c, which impressively builds on the company’s advanced camera systems for aerial photography. Among the new medium-format camera’s features is the ability for eight bodies to be synchronized within 20 microseconds, and the only accessory is a bus-type cable connection between the cameras. This means... Read more
May 17, 2017

Sony Announces FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and FE 12-24mm F4 G
The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is the final lens in the E-mount F2.8 G Master series, while the FE 12-24mm F4 G covers the widest angle among all full-frame E-mount glass
David Schloss
Sony lenses
Sony launched the new wide-angle FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and FE 12-24mm F4 G lenses against the backdrop of the company’s first-ever gathering of Sony Artisans and artist community. In an advanced look, we were able to spend a day shooting with the two new lenses. Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G lens The 16-35mm F2.8 GM closed the company’s gap in what many call... Read more
May 16, 2017

Profoto Launches B1X Flash
The flash features a new LED modeling light that adds 80% more light output, with an increased CRI of 90+; Profoto also introduces two new OCF reflectors
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Profoto
An impressive update to the B1, Profoto has introduced the B1X flash, featuring a new LED modeling light that adds 80% more light output, with an increased CRI of over 90. This significant upgrade is all about power. In addition to the LED modeling light and increased color rendering capability, the B1X has a more powerful battery that holds 50% more... Read more
May 15, 2017

Libec Offers TH-X H Video Head As Individual Model
The flat base/65mm video head is part of the company’s popular TH-X high-spec entry-level tripod system, plus a limited-time promotion
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Libec
The TH-X is Libec’s new high-spec entry-level tripod system, featuring the flat base/65mm video head. Now the company is offering the popular head as an individual model. The TH-X is an all-in-one tripod system designed for 4K UHD/HD/DV camcorders and DSLR cameras for a variety of applications, from docs, to weddings and events, to nature, sports... Read more
May 11, 2017

New Lighting Gear From Lastolite By Manfrotto
The Joe McNally Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 Plus and the Smoke/Concrete Urban Collapsible Background join the lighting lineup
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Lastolite By Manfrotto
Behind the scenes with Joe McNally, shooting with the Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 Plus Manfrotto has introduced two new Lastolite by Manfrotto lighting products for photographers—the Joe McNally Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 Plus and the Smoke/Concrete Urban Collapsible Background. Incorporating Joe McNally’s preferred white interior for a creamier look, the Ezybox... Read more
May 10, 2017

Phase One Announces IQ3 100MP Achromatic
The world’s first 101-megapixel achromatic digital back features a new CMOS sensor and top ISO of 51,200 for luminous black-and-white photography
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Phase One IQ3 100MP Achromatic
Phase One adds to its premium selection of creative tools with the announcement of the IQ3 100MP Achromatic, the world’s first 101-megapixel achromatic digital back, featuring a new CMOS sensor and a top ISO of 51,200 for luminous black-and-white photography. The medium-format digital back houses a sensor without a Bayer color filter, which allows... Read more
May 9, 2017

Olympus Firmware Updates For OM-D And PEN Cameras
Available immediately, the updates are designed to enhance the performance of Olympus cameras and lenses with the latest functions, including compatibility with the Profoto Air Remote TTL-O
Staff
Olympus E-M1 Mark II
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus has announced performance firmware updates for OM-D and PEN cameras—currently, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, OM-D E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F—and select M.ZUIKO PRO lenses. The updates are available immediately and also include optimization with the new Profoto Air Remote TTL-O, which includes TTL and HSS compatibility with... Read more
May 8, 2017

Profoto And Olympus Announce Collaboration
The Profoto Air Remote TTL-O offers optimization between Profoto flashes and Olympus cameras
Staff
Profoto, Olympus
Olympus shooters have now joined the Profoto family with the new collaboration between the two companies. The Profoto Air Remote TTL-O is optimized to work with Olympus cameras, and at launch, those cameras are the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and Olympus PEN-F. Compatibility with additional Olympus cameras are to be announced. A... Read more
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