Learn more about the new Calibrite Display 123 Colorimeter at B&H.
From Nikon:
Accelerating Expansion in Professional Digital Cinema Camera Market
March 7, 2024
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation (Nikon) hereby announces its entry into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED) whereby RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon, pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Mr. James Jannard, its founder, and Mr. Jarred Land, its current President, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions thereunder.
Since its establishment in 2005, RED has been at the forefront of digital cinema cameras, introducing industry-defining products such as the original RED ONE 4K to the cutting-edge V-RAPTOR [X] with its proprietary RAW compression technology. RED's contributions to the film industry have not only earned it an Academy Award but have also made it the camera of choice for numerous Hollywood productions, celebrated by directors and cinematographers worldwide for its commitment to innovation and image quality optimized for the highest levels of filmmaking and video production.
This agreement was reached as a result of the mutual desires of Nikon and RED to meet the customers’ needs and offer exceptional user experiences that exceed expectations, merging the strengths of both companies. Nikon's expertise in product development, exceptional reliability, and know-how in image processing, as well as optical technology and user interface along with RED’s knowledge in cinema cameras, including unique image compression technology and color science, will enable the development of distinctive products in the professional digital cinema camera market.
Nikon will leverage this acquisition to expand the fast-growing professional digital cinema camera market, building on both companies' business foundations and networks, promising an exciting future of product development that will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in film and video production.
The Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens is in stock at B&H.
Learn more about this incredible lens: Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review.
Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens page.
This lens optically competes with the best. Here are some comparisons (wide open apertures selected).
Compared to the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens
Compared to the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens
Compared to the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens
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Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Category | What Just Arrived |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R5, R100 (kit) |
Canon RF Lenses | 100-300 F2.8 (though savings is only $200 vs. new), 50 F1.2 |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a9 III, a7R V, ZV-E1, a7C II, a7 III |
Sony FE Lenses | 100 F2.8 STF, 50 F1.4 GM, 24 F1.4 GM, 35 F1.4 GM |
Really Right Stuff | TVC-24 MK2 Tripod, BH-55, BH-40 |
Topaz has introduced Photo AI 2.4.
"We've overhauled Photo AI's user interface and added more features to make your favorite photo enhancement and upscaling tool your go-to editor. New workflow. Better results."
All-new UI. All-new Control.
Say hello to stacked enhancements.
Control the processing steps. The right panel displays the order so you get the best results. Every time.
All-new edit capabilities.
Edit any photo by adding just the enhancements you want–or run autopilot to analyze your image and start with our recommendations. Selectively clean, sharpen, brighten/darken, and color correct different parts of your photos.
Faster. Customizable interface.
More responsive and customized. Drag panels out and place them where they work best for you. Preview updates faster when new edits are added. Switching between your current edit and previous edits is now faster than ever.
Remove it.
Remove can also be easily edited or deleted. Giving you greater control. Use it however you want. You choose the workflow that's best for you.
Straighten. Simple.
Change the angle of your image. Just like that. It's a simple tool that every every photo editor needs access to.
Learn more about the new Apple 13" MacBook Air M3 and order it at B&H.
Learn more about the new Apple 15" MacBook Air M3 and order it at B&H.
Don't miss the WPPI Show Specials now live at B&H!
Note that some deals require coupon code BHWPPI24.
Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals.
Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Category | What Just Arrived |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R6, R7 |
Canon RF Lenses | 18-150, 24-50, 24-70, 24-105 F4-7.1,70-200 F4, 100-400, 35 |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a9 III, a7S III, a7 IV, a6700 |
Sony FE Lenses | 16-35, 24-70 II, 70-200, 100-400, 200-600, 300mm F2.8 |
Remember to use the B&H Payboo payment card to save the tax.
Check out the Apple WPPI Deals at B&H.
12 MacBook Air Notebooks are included.
Don't miss the WPPI Show Specials now live at B&H!
Note that some deals require coupon code BHWPPI24.
Check out today's B&H WPPI Deal Zone for big savings on:
See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals.
Sign up now for the FREE 5DayDeal Photography Virtual Summit, with VIP access heavily discounted.
VIP Pass Pricing:
March 1 - 12 - $47
March 13 - 14 - Price increases to $77
March 15 - Price increases to $97
March 31st Midnight PST - No longer available for sale.
Through Feb 29th (tonight), save 15% on Turnstyle, Urban Access, PhotoCross, and PressPass sling bags at Think Tank Photo.
Don't forget that you'll get a free gift and free shipping when using this site's links for your purchase at Think Tank Photo ($50.00 minimum purchase required).
Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals.
Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Category | What Just Arrived |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R5 C, R5 C with RF 24-70 F2.8, R6 II, R6 |
Canon RF Lenses | RF 24-105 F4, 50 F1.8, 800 F11 |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a1, a7R V, a7C II, a6700 |
Sony FE Lenses | 16-35 II, 24-70 II, 70-200, 100-400, 50 F1.2 |
Really Right Stuff | BH-55 Ball Head with Full-Size Lever-Release Clamp |
Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals.
Worth browsing: Deals of the Week at B&H.
Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results, along with specs and measurements, are now available on the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens page.
This super light lens produces outstanding image quality.
Compared to the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens — 420mm f/4 (with 1.4x) vs. 400mm f/4
Compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens (with 1.4x)
Compared to the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens (with 2x)
Compared to the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
Support this site by ordering the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens (or anything else) from B&H | Adorama | Amazon (all available countries) | WEX | Camera Canada
Rent the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens from Lensrentals.
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Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:
See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals.
Especially worth browsing this week: Deals of the Week at B&H.
Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Category | What Just Arrived |
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Canon RF Lenses | 15-35, 24-70, 24-105 F4, 24-105 F4-7.1, 55-210, 70-200, 2x |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a9 III, a7R V, a7S III, a7C R, a7 IV, a7C II |
Sony FE Lenses | 24-70 II, 70-200 F2.8 II, 100-400, 50 F1.2 |
Really Right Stuff | BH-40 Ball Head with Full-Size Lever-Release Clamp |
There are some great deals available in the Deals of the Week at B&H.
For example:
Save up to $120.00 on Sabrent Memory Cards and Reader.
Save up to $100.00 on SanDisk SDXC and CFexpress Type B cards. The SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card is only $34.99.
From Nextorage:
Nextorage Announces the release of the NX-B2PRO series, the world's fastest [1] CFexpress™ 4.0 Type B memory card, and the NX-SB1PRO, a 40Gbps card reader that supports CFexpress 4.0
(Nextorage Corporation; President: Katsuyuki Honda; Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) Nextorage will begin selling the NX-B2PRO series of CFexpress Type B memory cards compatible with CFexpress 4.0 on February 20, 2024. The NX-SB1PRO CFexpress 4.0-compatible card reader is scheduled to be available during March 2024. The memory card and card reader are compliant with CFexpress 4.0, the latest standard set by the CompactFlash Association (CFA), dramatically reducing the transfer time of high-capacity data captured when shooting 8K video and high-resolution still images.
NX-B2PRO Series
The NX-B2PRO series is a next-generation memory card that is expected to be supported by the high-end camera market in the future. (*CFexpress 2.0 standard is used for transfer in devices that do not support CFexpress 4.0.) It is backward compatible with the existing CFexpress 2.0 standard for current cameras, allowing stable, high-quality video recording and high-speed continuous shooting on par with the NX-B1PRO series.
The camera's unique low power consumption technology, Dynamic Auto Power Save, reduces power consumption during movie recording. This reduces the camera's battery consumption. In addition, the card's temperature rises at higher transfer speeds, preventing thermal throttling* from occurring. Another feature of the NX-B2PRO is its ability to maintain stable transfer rates. This fast and stable read/write performance supports 8K video and high-speed continuous shooting in RAW quality.
Since the camera supports VPG400, users can shoot 8K video with confidence when using it with the Canon EOS R3/EOS R5/EOS R5C, which support VPG400. With a broad lineup of capacities ranging from 165 GB, 330 GB, 660 GB, and 1330 GB, users can select the card that best suits their shooting needs, from high-quality still images to high-speed continuous shooting, 8K video, and more. CFexpress Type B memory cards provide stable recording in a variety of shooting scenes and reduce data transfer time after shooting.
Durability [4].
Durable and compliant with CompactFlash Association regulations and backed by a 5-year product warranty.
Product Compatibility
Nextorage is currently verifying the compatibility of the NX-B2PRO series with CFexpress Type B memory card compatible devices from various companies. Information on devices whose compatibility has been verified is scheduled to be updated on the Nextorage website as needed.
NX-SB1PRO
With USB 40Gbps (maximum transfer rate: 5,000 MB/s), this card reader maximizes the high-speed transfer performance of CFexpress Type B memory cards compatible with CFexpress 4.0 (maximum transfer rate standard value: 4,000 MB/s). In the NX-B2PRO330G (maximum read speed: 3,900 MB/s [2] ), which is available today, a data read speed of 3,300 MB/s is achieved. [1]
In addition, a large heat sink with a proprietary structure has been developed to counter the rise in temperature of the card body and card reader that accompanies the increase in transfer speed of various standards, such as CFexpress 4.0 and USB 40Gbps. This suppresses the occurrence of thermal throttling* and realizes stable data transfer at high speeds.
This card reader for CFexpress Type B supports the latest high-speed standards and reduces workflow time after shooting.
Product Compatibility
Nextorage is currently verifying the compatibility of the NX-SB1PRO with CFexpress Type B card reader compatible devices such as PCs from various companies. Information on devices that have been verified for compatibility is scheduled to be updated on the Nextorage website as needed.
Orders
Expect to find these Nextorage CFexpress 4.0 products at B&H later this year.
Nextorage at WPPI
Look for Nextorage at WPPI 2024.
Footnotes.
[1] As of February 2024, based on Nextorage research and Nextorage internal testing. Actual performance may vary depending on environment.
[2] Figures for NX-B2PRO165G and NX-B2PRO330G.
[3] Excluding NX-B2PRO1330G.
[4] Durability ratings are based on Nextorage test conditions. Product damage or data corruption is not guaranteed under all circumstances.
[5] To connect at USB 40Gbps, the product must be used with USB 40Gbps compatible devices. Depending on the device (PC) used, the performance of the product may not be demonstrated, or the product may not be usable. Please refer to the following for the PC environment used by the customer. User's Guide for USB 40Gbps Compatible Products ??
[6] 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. The actual usable capacity (user space) is smaller than the indicated capacity due to the system area.
*Thermal Throttling: A control function that reduces the transfer rate to prevent thermal runaway.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.