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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

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

B&H has the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens available for preorder in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E and Sigma SA mounts.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
• Two FLD Elements, Three SLD Elements
• Three Aspherical Elements
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
• Weather-Sealed, Protective Front Coating
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

B&H has the SanDisk 64GB Extreme PLUS UHS-I SDXC Memory Card available for $34.99 with free shipping. Regularly $56.95.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 64GB Storage Capacity
• UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10
• Max Read Speed: 90 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 60 MB/s
• Min Write Speed: 30 MB/s
• Records Full HD, 3D, and 4K Video
• Water / Shock / X-Ray Proof
• Built-in Write-Protect Switch
• Advanced Error Correction Code
• Downloadable RescuePRO Recovery Software

 
From the PHLEARN YouTube channel:
 
Today Aaron breaks down how to help any set of eyes look their absolute best in Photoshop. Learn to sculpt the highlights and shadows using Curves, enhance and change colors with Solid Color Fill Layers, and apply professional sharpening with Unsharp Mask.
 
Download the Sample Image here.

B&H has a Used Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp (Condition: 9) available for $300.00 with free shipping. Compare at $405.00 new.
 
Product Highlights

• 18 lb Load Capacity
• Max Height: 3.1"
• 90-Degree Notch for Portrait Orientation
• Separate Tension Control Knob
• Panning Base with Engraved Degree Marks
• Base Diameter 2.1", Ball Diameter 1.6"
• Weight: 15.7 oz
• Accepts Optional Arca-Type Plates

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

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the CINEGEARS Ghost-Eye Wireless HDMI & SDI Video Transmission Kit 600M (V-Mount) available for $1,599.00 with free shipping. Regularly $2,399.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Transmit 1080p60, 10-Bit, 4:2:2 Video
• 2000' Range
• Low Latency of <1 ms
• Transmitter with L-Series Battery Plate
• Receiver with V-Mount Battery Plate
• Uses License-Free 5 GHz Frequency Band
• Supports 4 Receivers on Each Channel
• HDMI/SDI Cross-Conversion
• Adaptive Small Obstacle LOS Compensation
• Auto-Relink/Timecode/Signal Encryption

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

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the ikan IFB576 Featherweight Bi-Color LED Light available for $199.00 with free shipping. Regularly $549.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Variable 3200-5600K Color Balance
• AB Battery Plate with V-Mount Adapter
• Multi-Voltage AC Adapter
• V-Mount for 14.4V Batteries
• LCD Touchscreen Controller
• 10-100% Dimming
• Yoke with 5/8" Receiver
• Wireless Remote

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

While the name above may appear familiar, I can assure you it is indeed a new product.
 
The Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO HSS Battery-Powered Monolight from Adorama is identical to its prior-released sibling except for two differences – this new flash is all manual (no TTL) and, as a result, it's priced slightly lower. For those that don't need or want the TTL feature, the Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO HSS Battery-Powered Monolight appears to be an excellent option.
 
Flashpoint XPLOR AD600Pro Features
 

• The Manual (no TTL) R2 twin brother of the 600 Pro TTL Studio Quality Light
• Delivers 600ws, with a GN of 285ft/87m ISO 100, standard reflector.
• Wireless Radio: Built-in Flashpoint R2 wireless 2.4Ghz system, compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus and Panasonic camera systems.
• Blazing fast Recycle time: 0.9s at Full Power rivals AC strobes.
• Precise power output: power adjusts 9 stops from full power 1/256 to 1/1 in 25 steps.
• Stable Color Temperature mode: color temperature guaranteed within ±75°K over the entire power range.
• LED Modeling Lamp: Brilliant 38W LED module with Proportional and Variable settings.
• HSS supremacy: Up to 1/8000s high-speed sync flash triggering overcomes sunlit situations.
• Advanced functions: Mask Sequencing, Multi Flash, Slave Delay.
• Dot-matrix LCD panel: Clear and convenient operation.
• Modifier Accessories: Bowens mount ease for softbox, beauty dish, snoots, color gels, reflectors...