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B&H has the Godox X2 2.4G Flash Triggers available for preorder.
 
The value of a good set of flash triggers is immense. These are very well priced for the features they offer.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Supports TTL, High-Speed Sync, Multiflash
• User Friendly Design
• Bluetooth Support
• Quick Lock Hotshoe
• Full to 1/256 power levels in 1/10 step adjustments
• Backlit Buttons
• Works with Canon E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL, Sony TTL, Fujifilm Autoflash, Olympus TTL, Petax TTL

For today only or until supply is exhausted, Amazon is featuring select Renewed Apple 2018 13" MacBook Pros as a Gold Box Deal of the Day.
 
About Renewed Products
 
Product works and looks like new. Comes with a 90-day warranty.
 
Renewed products are pre-owned products not Apple certified but have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Box and accessories may be generic. All products on Amazon Renewed come with a minimum 90-day supplier-backed warranty.
 
Apple Renewed MacBook Pro Models Discounted
 
Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 227ppi Retina Display, Intel Core i5-8259U Quad-Core, 256GB PCI-E Solid State Drive, 8GB DDR3, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, macOS 10.13 [Silver , Space Gray] - $1,329.99 (Reg. $1,599.99)
 
Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar (Mid 2018), 227ppi Retina Display, Intel Core i5-8259U Quad-Core, 512GB PCI-E Solid State Drive, 8GB DDR3, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, macOS 10.13 [Silver , Space Gray] - $1,529.99 (Reg. $1,849.99)

From Sigma:
 
SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports for CANON EF
 
This firmware corrects the phenomenon whereby it does not reflect the changes set by custom mode on SIGMA Optimization Pro.
 
For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK and applicable product listed below, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro. Before updating the firmware using the SIGMA USB DOCK, please ensure to update SIGMA Optimization Pro to Ver.1.5.0 or later.
 
Benefit of the update
 

• It has corrected the phenomenon whereby it does not reflect the changes set by custom mode on SIGMA Optimization Pro.

SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page
 

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SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E
 
This firmware makes the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 compatible with the latest firmware of SIGMA interchangeable lenses, and improves the AF speed when it is used in combination with the SONY a9 or SONY a7 III and the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art.
 
For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable. Before updating the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to Ver.1.5.0 or later.
 
Before attaching the updated SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 to the camera body, please remove the battery pack from the camera and put it back in again.
 
SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E
 
Benefit of the update
 

• It has improved the AF speed when it is used in combination with the SONY a9 or SONY a7 III and the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA.

* For customers who own the SONY a9, please update the firmware of the camera to Ver.5.00 or later.
 
SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E
 
Benefits of the update
 

• It has become compatible with the SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports for CANON EF mount, that has the latest firmware Ver.2.01.
• It has improved the AF speed when it is used in combination with the SONY a9 or SONY a7 III and the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for CANON EF mount.

* For customers who own the SONY a9, please update the firmware of the camera to Ver.5.00 or later.
 
SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page
 

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SIGMA ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 for CANON and NIKON
 
This firmware makes the SIGMA ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 compatible with the full-frame mirrorless cameras released by Canon Inc. and Nikon Inc..
 
For customers who own the SIGMA FLASH USB DOCK FD-11 for CANON and NIKON and applicable products listed below, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro.
 
SIGMA ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 for CANON
 
Benefits of the update
 

• It has become compatible with the EOS R and EOS RP mirrorless cameras.

* To update the firmware, the SIGMA FLASH USB DOCK FD-11 for CANON mount which is updated to Ver.1.01 is required.
 
SIGMA ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 for NIKON
 
Benefits of the update
 

• It has become compatible with the Z7 and Z6 mirrorless cameras.
• It has corrected the phenomenon whereby it shows overexposure on the slave side when it is used for wireless shooting.

* To update the firmware, the SIGMA FLASH USB DOCK FD-11 for NIKON mount which is updated to Ver.1.01 is required.
 
Before updating the SIGMA ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to Ver.1.5.0 or later from the download page below. The firmware update will take approximately 3 minutes to complete.
 
SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page
 

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Lenovo 17.3" ThinkPad P71 Mobile Workstation available for $2,199.00 with free shipping. Regularly $3,999.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 2.9 GHz Xeon E3-1535M v6 Quad-Core
• 16GB DDR4 RAM | 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
• 17.3" 4K 3840 x 2160 IPS Display
• NVIDIA Quadro P5000 Graphics Card (16GB)
• SD/SDHC/SDXC & MMC Card Reader
• Thunderbolt 3 | USB 3.0 | HDMI | Mini DP
• Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Bluetooth 4.1
• Gigabit Ethernet Port
• Built-In 720p Webcam, Mic, and Speakers
• Windows 10 Pro (64-Bit)

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

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the LG 27MK430H-B 27" 16:9 FreeSync IPS Monitor available for $99.95 with free shipping. Regularly $189.95.
 
Product Highlights
 

• In-Plane Switching (IPS) Panel
• HDMI | VGA Inputs
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
• 1000:1 Static Contrast Ratio
• 250 cd/m² Brightness
• 178°/178° Viewing Angles
• 5 ms Response Time (GtG)
• 16.7 Million Colors
• 75 Hz Refresh Rate

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

B&H has the DJI Osmo Action 4K Camera in stock with free expedited shipping.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor, Wide f/2.8 Lens
• Up to 4K60 Video, 12MP Still Photos
• Up to 3200 ISO, HDR Support
• Wide Dynamic Range in 4K30
• RockSteady Digital Video Stabilization
• Time-Lapse, Hyperlapse, Slow-Motion Mode
• Waterproof to 36' without a Housing
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Support
• Touchscreen Displays on Front and Back
• Records to microSD/SDXC/SDHC Cards

B&H currently has three Used Really Right Stuff Carbon Fiber Tripods available in 8 and 9 condition.
 
A high quality tripod makes photography much more enjoyable and is a great investment.
 
Used RRS Tripods at B&H
 

Item	Condition	Compare at (Mk 2 model)	Price
Really Right Stuff TVC-33 Versa Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod	9	$1,025.00	$750.00
Really Right Stuff TVC-33 Versa Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod	8	$1,025.00	$700.00
Really Right Stuff TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod	9	$1,160.00	$950.00

From Lastolite:
 
Upper Saddle River, NJ - MAY 21, 2019 - The Lastolite Panoramic Background is a collapsible 13’ (4m) wide, 7’5” (2.3m) high background that folds down neatly into its own carry case and fits easily into a car. Weighing only 19.8lb (9kg), it’s ideal for busy image-makers on the move. The background is completely self-supporting and can be set up in minutes. The structure comprises three individual aluminum framed sections, connected together with a hinge clip to allow the background to be set up flat to lean against a wall or with the side frames folded in to create a wraparound effect. The Chroma Key Blue cover simply clips to the aluminum frame and creates a taught, seamless surface.
 
The background is ideal for live stream and post-production keying projects. Its impressive 13' width creates enough working area for multiple camera angles and subjects. Although the brushed fabric is incredibly non-reflective, the height and width combined is enough to place the subject(s) at a good working distance from the background eliminating risk of any color spill from the Chroma Key Blue surface.
 
Whether you are shooting a single person, a larger group or even products, the Lastolite Panoramic Background offers ultimate versatility. The wider format allows the image-maker to introduce props and accommodate animated poses from the likes of dancers or athletes. The Chroma Key Blue now sits alongside the highly successful Chroma Key Green, Black, White, Granite and Limestone versions.
 
All models are available at select Authorized Lastolite Dealers.
 
B&H has the Panoramic Background 13' Chroma Key Blue available for preorder and the other Lastolite Panoramic Backgrounds in stock.

B&H has the following [quietly introduced] Lowepro products available for preorder with free expedited shipping:
 

• Lowepro Photo Active BP 300 AW Backpack
• Lowepro Photo Active BP 200 AW Backpack

Lowepro Photo Active BP Backpack Highlights
 

• Holds DSLR, Mirrorless, or Video Gear
• For Travel and Outdoor Enthusiasts
• Ripstop Nylon & High-Abrasion Polyester
• 3 Easy-Access Entry Points
• Top Compartment for Personal Gear
• Configurable QuickShelf Divider System
• CradleFit for Laptop/Tablet or Hydration
• Side Pockets for Bottle & Compact Tripod
• IP-6/7 Rated DryZone & AW Cover
• Ventilated ActivZone Back Panel

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Senal AWS-2000 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (A: 522 to 554 MHz) available for $199.95 with free shipping. Regularly $499.95.
 
Product Highlights
 

• For Journalist, Videographer, Filmmaker
• OLM-2 Omnidirectional Lav Mic
• Rugged Bodypack Transmitter
• True-Diversity Camera-Mount Receiver
• 1280 Auto-Scan Frequencies
• Quick-Access Menus and Volume Controls
• Bag-Suitable Top-Mounted OLED Displays
• Headphone Output & Balanced Main Output
• 6-Hr AA Batteries + USB Power
• Up to 12 Mics On Set / 500' Range

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

Apple announced new 13.3" and 15.4" MacBook Pro models today. B&H has an overview of the new systems here.
 
B&H is accepting preorders for the new Macs.
 
If you don't need the latest models, save up to $800 on the mid-2018 Macbook Pro models.

Via KickStarter, Peak Design has introduced a unique, ultra-compactable travel tripod.
 
From Peak Design:
 
Peak Design Unveils The Next Generation of Camera Tripods
 
New Travel Tripod Promises to Redefine Product Category for Years to Come
 
San Francisco, CA (May, 2019) – After multiple award-winning bag releases, Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, is proud to disrupt yet another product category—the camera tripod. More than four years in the making, Peak Design’s newest release, Travel Tripod, is a ground-up reexamination of camera tripod design to produce the world’s most portable, packable, and easy-to-setup tripod for professionals and first-time tripod owners alike.
 
Peak Design directly addressed their biggest rub about traditional tripods: spatial inefficiency and unnecessary bulk. Peak Design’s goal was to eliminate the dead space within a tripod, an ever-present inefficiency that often doubles or triples the effective diameter of a packed tripod. Peak Design engineers reworked Travel Tripod’s legs and center column to nest perfectly together in order to achieve a total packed diameter of just 3.25 inches—roughly the diameter of a water bottle. The result is a tripod that deploys to 60 inches tall while taking up less than half the volume of its competitors.
 
“During my travels in 2008 I began wondering why on Earth my tripod was so big. The thing was full of negative space and knobs, and I felt like something designed for portability could do much better,” commented Peak Design CEO, Peter Dering. “I quickly realized that anything short of a complete design overhaul would fail to meet my criteria of the perfect travel tripod. It took years of development but the outcome is a camera tripod that seamlessly integrates into all aspects of travel and adventure.”
 
Travel Tripod is among the quickest-to-deploy and most intuitive to use tripods on the market. Peak Design developed a system of non-inverted legs that rapidly deploy along an aligned system of locking cam levers. With three swift hand movements, the legs can be fully extended and ready for action.
 
Peak Design also optimized the Travel Tripod ball head to operate more fluidly than traditional tripod heads while still prioritizing spatial efficiency. Travel Tripod eliminates bulky and confusing knobs with a single adjustment ring for simple and smooth 360-degree adjustment. Peak Design’s proprietary quick-release plate technology facilitates lightning-fast camera attachment—easily accommodating a full frame DSLR with telephoto lens—and is compatible with Peak Design carrying equipment and with Arca Swiss tripod dimensions. Furthermore, Travel Tripod’s ball head measures just 3.25 inches in diameter, keeping it aligned with the packed profile of the tripod’s legs for exceptionally compact carry.
 
In addition to a thorough rethinking of a tripod's architecture and user interface, carefully considered material choices and construction techniques provide the stability and vibration dampening demanded by avid photographers. A builtin universal phone mount, bubble-level, hook for counterweights, and included soft case round out a packed feature list that fans of Peak Design have come to expect.
 
Available both in carbon fiber and aluminum legs (MSRP: $599.95 // $349.95) the Travel Tripod will launch on KickStarter (peakdesign.com/ks) for a pre-sale discount beginning May 21, 2019. The tripod will then be available for purchase online at peakdesign.com and through major retailers in time for the 2019 holiday season.

In addition to Image quality test results, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images are now available on the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens page.
 
Note that the product images are cropped hard due to my choice to keep them in the smaller lens comparison format where this lens can be compared to the 100-400mm lens class and others.
 
The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens is in stock or coming soon at B&H | Adorama | Amazon US | WEX
 
Rent the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens from Lensrentals.

B&H has the Wacom PTH451 Intuos Pro Professional Pen & Touch Tablet (Black, Small) available for $169.95 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $249.95.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 6.2 x 3.9" Active Area
• 2048 Levels of Pen Pressure Sensitivity
• Multi-Touch Support, USB Interface
• Express View Display, Touch Ring
• 6 Programmable Express Keys
• Included Wireless Kit

 
Watch as Julieanne Kost demonstrates three methods for altering specific colors in Photoshop CC.
 
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.