Photography Industry News

July 4, 2017

Think Tank Photo Launches 31-Member Pro Team
A first for the company, the Pro Team is comprised of a group of renowned photographers and industry leaders from around the globe, who are being recognized for their support and brand advocacy
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Think Tank Photo Pro Team
Think Tank Photo has launched a 31-member Pro Team. A first for the company, the Pro Team is comprised of a group of renowned photographers and industry leaders from around the globe, who are being recognized for their support and brand advocacy of Think Tank Photo bags and backpacks and other gear. Here’s the lineup, and among them are professionals... Read more
July 3, 2017

LEE Filters Introduces ProGlass IRND Filters
These neutral-density filters were originally designed for cinematographers and the film industry; now they’re available for still photographers in sizes to fit the LEE Filters Seven5, 100mm and SW150 systems
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LEE Filters ProGlass IRND filters
LEE Filters has introduced the ProGlass IRND filter series. These neutral-density filters were originally designed for cinematographers and the film industry; now they’re available for still photographers in sizes to fit the LEE Filters Seven5, 100mm and SW150 systems. With 2mm thick optically flat glass, the filters are available in strengths of... Read more
June 30, 2017

MindShift Gear Introduces PhotoCross Sling Bags
Built for the elements and outdoor adventure, the new series features a slim profile and allow photographers to work in comfort with easy access to gear
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MindShift Gear PhotoCross sling bags
We count bags from MindShift Gear (part of the Think Tank Photo universe) like the FirstLight backpack series among our favorites, and look forward to trying out the newly introduced PhotoCross series bags. Designed for adventure photographers, or photographers who relish shooting in the elements, these sling bags feature a slim profile and allow photographers... Read more
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June 30, 2017

Tamron Announces SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens
The lens maker’s new high-speed zoom features up to five stops of image stabilization, the highest in its category
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Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens
Tamron has introduced the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032), representing what the lens maker is calling its next-gen high-speed zoom. An update to the previous version, the lens incorporates a new Dual Micro-Processing Unit control system for faster, more precise AF, with up to five stops of image stabilization, Tamron’s Vibration Compensation,... Read more
June 28, 2017

Canon Announces EOS 6D Mark II And EOS Rebel SL2 DSLRs
Both cameras introduce feature improvements over their previous models
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Canon has chosen National Camera Day to announce the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS Rebel SL2 DSLRs, as the new cameras introduce feature improvements from their previous iterations. The EOS 6D Mark II is designed for advanced amateur photographers looking to explore portraiture and landscape photography as they expand their skill set with a full-frame DSLR.... Read more
June 28, 2017

Lensbaby Introduces Velvet 85 F/1.8 Lens
Building on the qualities of the Velvet 56, the new lens is designed for creating soft and, yes, velvety portraits, as well as macro work
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Lensbaby Velvet 85 lens
Lensbaby continues to deliver serious creative tools for both professional and enthusiast photographers, as it expands its lens selection. Building on the qualities of its Velvet 56 lens, Lensbaby has introduced the Velvet 85 F/1.8 prime. The new lens is designed for creating soft and, yes, velvety portraits, with luminous skin tones and lovely bokeh,... Read more
June 27, 2017

Cinevate Introduces Modo-Rover Dolly
The company’s new tabletop dolly allows for straight, curved and circular real-time dolly shots with cameras, action cams and smartphones, including time-lapse sequences with motion control
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Cinevate Modo-Rover dolly
Using a dolly can provide video with a professional look, but usually they cost a lot of money and can be complicated to set up and control. Cinevate’s Modo-Rover is simple to use, and it fits cameras from DSLRs and mirrorless bodies to GoPros and iPhones. This cool tabletop dolly allows for straight, curved and circular real-time dolly shots, including... Read more
June 26, 2017

Macphun Launches Luminar Neptune
The star of the free update is Accent AI, an Artificial Intelligence photo filter that allows photographers to make image enhancements using a single slider
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Macphun Luminar Neptune
Macphun has introduced Neptune, a free update to the company’s award-winning image editor Luminar. Among its cool new features is Accent AI, a photo filter based on Artificial Intelligence technology that allows photographers to make image enhancements with a single slider rather than through multiple adjustments. Designed by Macphun developers, the... Read more
June 26, 2017

Zeiss Expands Lens Line With The Milvus 1.4/35
The 10th lens in the series, the new prime is designed for full-frame DSLRs from Canon and Nikon
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Zeiss Milvus lenses
Zeiss is expanding its Milvus line, with the introduction of the Milvus 1.4/35, the tenth lens in the series. The new prime is designed for full-frame DSLRs from Canon and Nikon, joining the 2.8/15, 2.8/18, 2.8/21, 2/35, 1.4/50, 1.4/85, 2/135 and the 2/50M and 2/100M macros. Like all of the lenses in the Milvus line, the 1.4/35 features manual autofocus... Read more
June 23, 2017

Tamron Announces 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Zoom
The new lens is designed for APS-C-sensor Canon and Nikon DSLRs, with an impressive 22.2x zoom range
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Tamron lens
Designed for use with APS-C-sensor Canon and Nikon DSLRs, the Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) has an impressive 22.2x zoom range, covering a wide-angle to super telephoto focal length range equivalent to approximately 27-600mm. That range makes this all-in-one zoom capable of handling practically any subject, from landscapes to... Read more