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B&H has a Used Really Right Stuff TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Condition: 8+) available for $849.95 with free shipping. Compare at $1,160.00 new for the Mk2 version.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Load Capacity: 50 lb
• Max Height: 68.8"
• Min Height: 4"
• Folded Length: 24.4"
• Leg Sections: 4
• Weight: 4.7 lb
• Twist Locks
• Bubble Level, Rubber Ball Feet
• Ratcheting Angle Stops
• Made in the USA

B&H typically offers a 90-day warranty on used items. Please check the product listing above to verify.

B&H has the Benro LPC6D Quick Release L-Plate for Canon 6D available for $39.00. Regularly $139.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Arca-Type Compatible
• Dual Mounting Positions
• Machined Aluminum Construction
• 1/4"-20 Mounting Screw

Adorama has the Think Tank Perception 15 Daypack - Taupe available for $49.99 with free shipping. Regularly $119.75.
 
Product Highlights
 

• A daypack designed specifically for mirrorless bodies, lenses, 15” laptop, and an up to 10” tablet
• Cinch cord pockets provide flexibility for gear
• Dedicated laptop and tablet compartments
• Extra space to fit a jacket, food, water bottles or additional gear

Adorama has the Think Tank Urban Disguise 40 Classic Shoulder Bag available for $99.95 with free shipping. Regularly $239.75.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Professional appearance
• Separate padded compartment for carrying a laptop and tablet
• Wide-mouth opening for unencumbered access to your gear
• Lockable zippers on the camera and laptop compartment
• Reinforced dividers ensure your gear is held at the top of the bag
• Leather wrapped dual handle system for carrying comfortably
• Holds: Holds Multi-DSLR (1-3 Lens)
• Material: Made of Fabric

Hot Deal: Adorama has the Kirk L-Bracket for Canon 60D with BG-E9 Battery Grip available for $10.00. Regularly $179.95.
 
If you own a Canon EOS 60D with a battery grip, this is an awesome deal and I highly recommend that you take advantage of it. Custom fittted L-brackets are typically not inexpensive (as the regular price suggests), but they make using a tripod-mounted camera much more enjoyable. [Sean]
 
Product Highlights
 

• Custom made one-piece bracket machined from light weight 6061TG Aluminum
• Allows full access to rubber side hatches
• Allows full use of the remote switch even in the vertical format
• Allows use of camera strap

Just posted: Nikon D850 Review.
 
Is this the best DSLR ever?
 
The Nikon D850 is in stock at B&H | Amazon | Adorama | WEX.
 
Save 10%: B&H currently has a 10-rated used Nikon D850 in stock.
 
Rent the Nikon D850 from Lensrentals.

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Rotolight NEO 2 LED Light available for $269.99 with free shipping. Regularly $399.99.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Continuous Light and Flash Modes
• Built-In Skyport Receiver; HSS Support
• Accu-Colour Technology: CRI 96 | TLCI 91
• Color Temperature: 3150 to 6300K
• Continuous Light Output: 2000 Lux at 3'
• Flash Output: f/8 at ISO 200 at 3'
• True Aperture Dimming; CineSFX Mode
• Runs on 6 x AA Batteries or AC
• Three 1/4"-20 Threads; Camera Shoe Mount
• Filter Pack and Holder; Belt Pouch

See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals for excellent savings opportunities.

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Vello Quickshot Rotating Flash Bracket available for $24.95 with free shipping. Regularly $44.95.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Smoothly Rotates Flash 90 Degrees
• Eliminates Red-Eye & Side Shadows
• Compact Form Factor
• Compatible with Most Cameras & Flashes
• Adjustable Height Bracket Arm
• Adjustable Cold Shoe
• Anti-Twist Plate Keeps Camera Secure
• Bottom 1/4"-20 Mount for Using Tripod
• Sturdy Lightweight Metal Construction

See today's full list of B&H Deal Zone Deals for excellent savings opportunities.

In addition to the Image quality test results shared recently, image quality results from the 7D Mark II, vignetting, flare and distortion test results along with specs and measurements are now available on the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens page.
 
The specs and measurements comparison between the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens and the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens reveals the big deal for this upgrade. The weight difference is huge. Even more impressive is the comparison between the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens and the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS I USM Lens.
 
The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens is in stock at B&H and available for preorder at Amazon | Adorama | WEX.
 
Rent the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens from Lensrentals.

For as long as I can remember, Canon's super telephoto lenses came in a rigid lens trunk. These shaped, lockable trunks were very protective and were good for storage, stacking and shipping purposes. However, these trunks were expensive, often far oversized, could not hold a camera body, were not especially comfortable to shoulder carry and rarely left my studio.
 
Upon opening the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens box, I found a surprise. New with the version III telephoto lenses is a sling-style (single strap) shoulder case, the Canon LS400 Soft Lens Case, replacing the trunk.
 
This nylon case looks great, is relatively compact and light, is well-padded, is easy to use with smooth-functioning zippers and large pulls, and has a round molded-plastic bottom that keeps it upright on a flat surface. A thin 7" (178mm) tall by 5" (127mm) wide zippered pocket and two strap attachment points are provided on both sides of the case. The shoulder strap is padded and strong, and breathable padding is provided on the case side of the strap, adding to the shoulder-carrying comfort. The convenient hand strap on top is also strong with breathable-padding. Four hook-and-loop-adjustable pads are provided for interior use.
 

 
My first impressions were good and upon first looking into the case, I got a little extra excited – it was over-sized at the top and it appeared that a mounted DSLR might fit. Unfortunately, that excitement was short lived – the case is not quite big enough at the top to hold even a non-gripped DSLR.
 

 
Leaving the extra 2" (50mm) of vertical space at the top of the case for an extender to be mounted makes some sense, but for that purpose, the case could have been made less broad at the top for more compact design, though perhaps not as aesthetically pleasing. Making the case shorter seems more logical to me. Of course, the extra 2" on top would make this case accommodate larger lenses. The Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM Lens was announced at the same time as the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens, but it is too long to fit in this case. Perhaps an upcoming Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS III Lens will share this case?
 
Making the case large enough for a mounted DSLR to fit would have been my preference. The additional cost would have been very little (especially relative to the cost of the lens) and the utility of the case would have been greatly increased.
 
For those who love the trunk style case, Canon has you covered. The Canon 400E Lens Case is available. Brace yourself before looking at the price. And, take good care of your LS400, because it also has a very big price tag.

On the evening of January 20 (Sunday night), North/South America, Greenland and Iceland will be treated to a total lunar eclipse – or blood moon – with the full moon at perigee (supermoon).
 
At this point, the full moon will appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is at its farthest distance from earth (full moon at apogee, a.k.a. micromoon). Want more information and tips for photographing a lunar eclipse? B&H has you covered.
 
Here are the details for a couple of cities on the east coast and west coast (from timeanddate.com):
 

New York City, New York, USA
Duration:	5 hours, 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Duration of totality:	1 hour, 1 minute, 58 seconds
Penumbral begins:	Jan 20, 2019 at 9:36:29 pm
Partial begins:	Jan 20, 2019 at 10:33:54 pm
Full begins:	Jan 20, 2019 at 11:41:17 pm
Maximum:	Jan 21, 2019 at 12:12:14 am
Full ends:	Jan 21, 2019 at 12:43:15 am
Partial ends:	Jan 21, 2019 at 1:50:39 am
Penumbral ends:	Jan 21, 2019 at 2:48:02 am

San Francisco, California, USA
Duration:	5 hours, 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Duration of totality:	1 hour, 1 minute, 58 seconds
Penumbral begins:	Jan 20, 2019 at 6:36:29 pm
Partial begins:	Jan 20, 2019 at 7:33:54 pm
Full begins:	Jan 20, 2019 at 8:41:17 pm
Maximum:	Jan 20, 2019 at 9:12:14 pm
Full ends:	Jan 20, 2019 at 9:43:15 pm
Partial ends:	Jan 20, 2019 at 10:50:39 pm
Penumbral ends:	Jan 20, 2019 at 11:48:02 pm

B&H has an assortment of used Really Right Stuff ball heads in stock with free shipping.
 
Used Really Right Stuff Ball Head Inventory
 

Model (Condition)	Used Price	New Price
Really Right Stuff BH-40 with Full-Size Screw-Knob Clamp (9)	$279.95	$380.00
Really Right Stuff BH-30 with Full-Size Lever-Release Clamp (9)	$260.00	$310.00
Really Right Stuff BH-30 with Compact Lever-Release Clamp (8+)	$235.95	$295.00

Adorama has the FotoPro X-Go Max 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Built-In Monopod available for $169.00 with free shipping. Regularly $269.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Material:Carbon Fiber
• Sections: 4 Sections
• Minimum Height: 18.38" (466.85mm)
• Maximum Height: 67.63" (1717.81mm)
• Folded Collapsed: 18.7" (474.98mm)
• Diameter: 28mm (1.10")
• Ball Depth: 36mm (1.42")
• Weight: 1.82kg (4.01 lbs)
• Maximum Load: 12kg (26.46 lbs)

Through this weekend, B&H has the Senal UB-440 Professional USB Microphone available for $69.99 with free shipping. Regularly $129.99.
 
This would be a very good mic for voice-over work or podcasting. Don't forget to get a pop filter for best results.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Cardioid Condenser Element
• 16-Bit/48 kHz Recording Resolution
• Integrated Preamp with Variable Gain
• Headphone Monitor Out with Gain Control
• Selectable 10 dB Pad
• Selectable High-Pass Filter at 80 Hz
• Compatible with Windows, Mac & iOS
• Includes Stand, Mount & USB Cable

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