Through 12-11-2023 at 11:59 pm ET, use promo code SV10 to save 10% sitewide at KEH Camera.
* Excludes Gift Cards, New grade, Like New grade, Like New Minus grade, Protection Plans, and some models.
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B&H has a 10-rated ("Preowned equipment that looks good as new; no signs of wear") used Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens in stock.
Learn more: Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Review
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Used EOS R3 and R7 cameras are available in the B&H Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used RF 24-70mm, 28-70mm, and RF 70-200mm F2.8 lenses are now available in Adorama's Canon RF lens inventory.
Used a7C R and a7C II cameras are available in the B&H Sony Alpha camera inventory.
Used FE 16-35mm F2.8 II and 24-70mm F2.8 II lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
As usual, this gear is being sold to fund new gear to review. Check the list to see if anything fits into your kit. Most items are like new.
Brands available include Sony, Really Right Stuff, ProGrade Digital, B+W, and more.
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From Sigma Corporation of America:
SIGMA America Announces First-Ever "Holiday Mirrorless Lens Giveaway"
Entrants get a chance to win four lens packages – one each week of December – worth up to $3,997 each
December 4, 2023 – Ronkonkoma, NY – SIGMA Corporation of America, a leading camera and lens manufacturer for both photography and cinema applications, today announced its first-ever "Holiday Mirrorless Lens Giveaway" which offers the chance to win SIGMA lens packages in the month of December for four mirrorless interchangeable lens camera systems.
The four lens package prizes are:
Week #1 (Dec. 4-10)
Three ultra-fast SIGMA prime lenses for Fujifilm X Mount cameras (MSRP $1,267)
Week #2 (Dec. 11-17)
Three pro-level F2.8 zoom lenses for Sony E-Mount cameras (MSRP $3,997)
Week #3 (Dec. 18-24)
Three pro-level F2.8 zoom lenses for Panasonic, Leica & SIGMA L-Mount cameras (MSRP $3,997)
Week #4 (Dec. 25-31)
Three ultra-fast SIGMA prime lenses for Nikon Z cameras (MSRP $1,397)
"Four lucky photographers will win lens sets featuring some of the most well-regarded lenses available for each mirrorless camera platform, and bring their equipment portfolio to a whole new level," said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, President of SIGMA America. "The Holiday Mirrorless Lens Giveaway is our way of expressing gratitude to SIGMA's loyal customers during the holiday season, welcoming new customers, and supporting the growth of the art of photography."
Interested photographers can complete the entry form here for a chance to win the first of four lens packages. Entrants can also earn bonus chances to win by browsing the SIGMA America website, answering some easy questions, and visiting SIGMA on social media. Entry information for additional giveaways can be found in the coming weeks on SIGMA America social media channels.
Although there will only be four winners in SIGMA's first-ever "Holiday Mirrorless Lens Giveaway," all holiday shoppers have the chance to enjoy savings on dozens of SIGMA lenses through the 2023 Holiday Sale.
Just posted: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens Review.
This is a great little lens.
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Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
A used EOS R8 is available in the Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used RF 15-35mm, 24-105mm F4-7.1, 100-400mm, 50mm F1.8, 100mm Macro, and 2x lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
Used FX3 and a7C R cameras are available in the Sony Alpha camera inventory.
A used FE 24-70mm II lenses was just added to the Sony FE lens inventory. Also note the price drop on the Open Box FE 600mm F4 lens, now $999.00 less than new.
Used TVC-24 and TVC-24L Versa Series 2 Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripods are available in the Really Right Stuff inventory.
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The Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Full Gimbal is now in stock at B&H. Preorder the Side Mount version.
More info: Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head Review.
The Skylum Luminar Cyber Week Sale ends tomorrow.
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Adorama is featuring a $200.00 instant coupon for the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens.
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"Capture One Pro (16.3.2) is a service release containing bug fixes, a new preference for cameras capable of saving to both card and Capture One during tethered shooting, and support for new camera models."
New camera support includes:
Sony Alpha 7C R
Sony Alpha 7C II
Get the full details of this update in the release notes.
Get Capture One at B&H, where it is on sale for less than half price — only $139.00 (reg. $299.00).
Highlighting some recently-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
A pair of used EOS R3 cameras are available in the Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used RF 24-105mm F4, RF 24-105mm F4-7.1, 28-70mm, 50mm F1.2, 85mm F1.2 lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
Used Alpha 1, a7R V, a7C R, a7C II, and a6700 cameras are available in the Sony Alpha camera inventory.
Used FE 600mm F4 (Open Box), 12-24mm F2.8, 16-35mm F2.8 II, 24-70mm F2.8 II, 50mm F1.2, 135mm F1.8, and many more lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
Used TVC-24L and TVC-34L Versa Series Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripods are available in the Really Right Stuff inventory.
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The Lexar Professional 256GB PRO V60 SDXC UHS-II Memory Card (2-Pack) is on sale for only $135.88 at Amazon.
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The Canon EOS R5 and RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens combination was the perfect choice for the white-tailed deer I was photographing in the Shenandoah National Park woods.
The 400mm focal length permitted close enough working distances to avoid obstructions, and that focal length combined with the f/2.8 aperture blurred the abundant foreground and background distractions.
Then, this barred owl showed up. Obviously, owls are much smaller than deer, and suddenly, significantly more focal length was needed.
Fortunately, the friend I was shooting with solved that problem via a pair of extenders in his pocket. He opted to use the 1.4x on his lens, kindly loaning me the 2x.
The capability to go too 800mm was indispensable in this case.
After getting sharp insurance shots at faster shutter speeds, the exposure time was increased, decreasing the ISO setting for less noise. The keeper rate dropped, but only 1 sharp image was necessary, and the results surpassed that requirement.
A larger version of this image is available here.
From Sony Electronics:
Sony Electronics Announces Custom Gridline License Available for Alpha Camera Bodies
Various camera bodies starting with the Alpha 7 IV, etc.
SAN DIEGO – Nov. 28, 2023. Today, Sony Electronics announces a new custom gridline license planned for the Alpha 7 IVi in March 2024 onward, and more camera bodiesii in the future.
The new license offers the ability to import up to 4 customized original gridlines. The gridlines can be displayed on EVF (electronic viewfinder) and LCD (Monitor on the rear of the camera) when shooting which makes for easier, more consistent images. For example, staff at schools, photo studios, theme parks, cruise ships, malls, etc. will now have the ability to update their cameras with ease and utilize this tool for quick and precise, more professional shots. Imported customized gridlines are replaceable and color gridlines are available. Once gridlines are registered, it can be displayed with HDMI output as well. After shooting, users can check the images with the grid lines overlayed on EVF and LCD.
“The ability to import customized gridlines into a mirrorless camera is an essential feature for all of our photographers to capture images consistently,” says Frank Lombardo, National Photography Manager for Inter-State Studio and Publishing. “These simple gridlines keep head sizes the same for all our products and improve our production time. They also allow us to know where the edge of print will be during capture.”
“With a focus to improve both the consistency and quality of school photography, this advancement is a great foundation to a platform geared for volume photographers across the globe. Sony’s commitment to continually innovate along with their unparalleled support aligns perfectly with Strawbridge Studio’s, Inc. mission to provide the best picture day experience for schools across the country,” says Nic Davidson, Director of Photography of Strawbridge Studios, Inc.
"Sony’s commitment and support for this industry is unprecedented, from their support in student photography across the US to their training of future photographers and videographers and now, developing a camera system that will radically change the volume photography space for years to come," says David Crandall, the Executive Director of School Photographers of America (SPOA).
“Now anyone can make a pattern, import it, then change and improve it to their liking. The possibilities are endless - simply rotate the four favorite patterns you need for the job at hand. Sony gives us real practical solutions, allowing the School, Sports and Volume Photography industry to produce better, more accurate compositions. The ability to import any four graphics, then scroll between them makes our jobs easier and results better than ever before,” says John Rak, member of the School Photographers Association of California (SPAC).
Not only can this be utilized as gridlines, they can also be used as partially filled transparency masks. In addition to school and sports photography, Sony has positioned this to be used for businesses such as cruise lines, theme parks, nature photography, ID photography, dentistry, and CG photography. Sony hopes that this custom gridline feature will help improve the creativity and work efficiency of photographers in a variety of industries.
The license will be available at a suggested retail price of $149 USD through the Upgrade and License Management Suite at https://ulms.sony.net as of Spring 2024.
Notes:
i A license must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website: pro.sony/ue_US/digital-imaging/custom-gridline and installed in the camera.
ii Future compatible models will be announced through the web site below: https://pro.sony/en_ME/digital-imaging/
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Image quality test results are now available on the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens page.
I expect that you are going to like these results. Be sure to explore the range of focal lengths.
Let's look at some comparisons:
Compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens (then look at the price difference)
Compared to the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens
Compared to the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
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Hey, UK! Check out the Cyber Monday deals at WEX.
The Skylum Luminar Black Friday Sale is ending soon.
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Through Monday, 11/27 at 11:59pm EST, use coupon code BF10 to on save 10% sitewide at KEH Camera.
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While supplies last.
Hot deal: through Nov 28th, Save an extra 5% - 10% on select (many) items when using the Payboo card at B&H!
The Canon EOS R5, already Black Friday discounted by $900.00, is included!
The Canon EOS R3, already Black Friday discounted by $1,00.00, is included!
A pair of Apple MacBooks are included!
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The Cyber Monday deals at B&H are worth browsing today.
Hot Deal: Through Nov 27th, get the Topaz Entire Bundle for only $299.00! Regularly $755.00, save 60%.
"The entire suite. On sale. Right now. You get Video AI 4. You get Photo AI 2. DeNoise + Sharpen + Gigapixel. All for one low price. It's the bundle made for pros."
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This sale has been extended through 11/27. Save 15% (see discount in cart) on a large selection of ProMediaGear's outstanding carbon fiber tripods, tripod heads, and accessories!
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Adobe Creative Cloud (100GB Cloud Storage, 12 Month Subscription, Download) is on sale at B&H for only $329.99 (Save $330.00).
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (1TB Cloud Storage, 12 Month Subscription, Download) at B&H for $89.99 ($30.00 in-cart coupon), a $149.89 savings.
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Capture One Pro 23 download is on sale for a few cents over half price at B&H.
Hot deal: through Nov 28th, Save an extra 5% - 10% on select (many) items when using the Payboo card at B&H!
The Canon EOS R5, already Black Friday discounted by $900.00, is included!
The Canon EOS R3, already Black Friday discounted by $1,00.00, is included!
A pair of Apple MacBooks are included!
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Don't have a Payboo card? get one now. At B&H, I use this card exclusively. It's a great deal without the extra 5% - 10% savings.
Check out the Crucial Black Friday SSD Sale at B&H.
Adobe Creative Cloud (100GB Cloud Storage, 12 Month Subscription, Download) is on sale at B&H for only $329.99 (Save $330.00).
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From Sony Electronics:
Sony Electronics and The Associated Press Complete Testing of Advanced In-Camera Authenticity Technology to Address Growing Concerns Around Fake Imagery
New In-Camera Signature Solution Attaches Digital Certificate to Photos at the Point of Capture to Certify Legitimacy
SAN DIEGO – Nov. 21, 2023 – Today, Sony Electronics announces the completion of a second round of testing for Sony’s in-camera authenticity technology with Associated Press. This in-camera digital signature allows for the creation of a birth certificate for images, validating the origin of the content.
Sony’s authenticity technology provides a machine-based digital signature, removing the opportunity for undetected manipulation at the start. The digital signature is made inside the camera at the moment of capture in the hardware chipset. This security feature is aimed at professionals wanting to safeguard the authenticity of their content and provides an extra layer of security to aid news agencies in their fight against falsified imagery.
“While the rapid evolution of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) brings new possibilities for creative expression, it has also led to growing concern about the impact of altered or manipulated imagery in journalism,” says Neal Manowitz, President and COO of Sony Electronics. “The dissemination of false information and images has real world social impact that brings harm not only to our photojournalist and news agency partners, but to society as a whole. We care deeply about this challenge and are committed to using our resources to help solve it. Through Sony’s work on the steering committee for C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity), we have helped set the current industry standard for the tracking of editing and manipulation of imagery. Additionally, our in-camera authenticity technology has shown valuable results, and we will continue to push its development towards a wider release.”
“Fake and manipulated images are a major concern for news organizations. Not only do they contribute to mis- and disinformation but ultimately, they erode the public’s trust in factual, accurate imagery,” said David Ake, AP Director of Photography. “We are proud to be working alongside Sony Electronics to create an authentication solution that can help combat this problem.”
Sony and AP’s most recent field test was completed during October of 2023. In this month-long test, both capture authentication and workflow process were evaluated. To accomplish this, Sony partnered with Camera Bits – the company behind the industry standard workflow tool, Photo Mechanic. Alongside Sony and AP, Camera Bits created technology in Photo Mechanic that preserves the camera’s digital signature all the way through the metadata editing process.
“We appreciate the significant challenge that manipulated imagery poses for our partners, and we are highly motivated to play a role in helping solve it,” says Dennis Walker, President and Founder of Camera Bits. “Photo Mechanic has been used by the photojournalism industry for 25 years and continues to evolve as the industry introduces new technology. We are committed to ensuring Photo Mechanic remains a trusted and authentic workflow solution.”
Sony’s new in-camera signature and C2PA authentication is planned for release in a firmware update in the newly announced Alpha 9 III, Alpha 1, and Alpha 7S III in the Spring of 2024 i.
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Just posted: Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD Lens Review.
Find out how this record-setting lens performs!
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Through Nov 27th (or while supplies last), take advantage of the 25% off holiday sale at Think Tank Photo.
Featured in this sale:
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Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
A used R5 C is available in the Canon EOS mirrorless camera inventory.
Used RF 14-35mm, 24-240mm, 70-200mm F4, and 50mm F1.8 lenses were just added to the Canon RF lens inventory.
Used a1, a7C R, a7C II, and a6700 cameras are available in the Sony Alpha camera inventory.
Used 70-200mm F2.8 II, 50mm F1.2, and 135mm F1.8 lenses were just added to the Sony FE lens inventory.
Used TVC-24L (my favorite) and TVC-34L Versa Series Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripods are available in the Really Right Stuff inventory.
Don't forget the used gear sale at Adorama – all items are discounted by 5%.
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Check out the SanDisk SDXC and CFexpress B Card Sale at B&H
For example, the SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B is only $159.99.
20 years ago, my life changed — I went to work for you, the photographic community.
The site's 20th anniversary was earlier this month. I know, I dropped the ball on this one. Didn't even create a special logo.
While this milestone has long been approaching, reviewing the latest cameras and lenses always seemed more important than preparing a site milestone post. Still, it seemed important to share that we, you and I, have been working together for 2 decades, and we should take a moment to celebrate our accomplishments.
What does the future look like? Camera manufacturers continue to innovate, and another 20 years seems doable. However, the revenue outlook is not bright, and the current trend is unhealthy.
Your primary role in making the last 20 years happen has been to provide the support necessary to fund the site. While I don't enjoy fundraising (or including ads on the site), ensuring adequate support to continue serving you is a necessary part of my job. The support page details how you can help, primarily by using the links on this site to make any purchase, sharing links to the site, providing direct support, and turning off ad blockers.
Please don't forget, and thanks for our 20 years!
Through 11/27 (was 11/24), save 15% (see discount in cart) on a large selection of ProMediaGear's outstanding carbon fiber tripods, tripod heads, and accessories!
The Prograde Digital Cobalt 160GB CFexpress Type A 2.0 Memory Card is on sale for only $249.99 at Adorama — Save $115.00 off the $364.99 regular price.
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Take a few minutes to browse the Black Friday Deals at B&H (listed in best selling sequence by default).
It's all on sale! Now is a great time to pick up DxO PhotoLab 7, FilmPack 7, PureRAW 3.7, and Nik Cololection 6.
In a rare used gear sale at Adorama, all items are discounted by 5%.
Take a moment to browse the inventory. Yes, the RF 800 L and RF 1200 L are available and included in the sale.
The Skylum Luminar Black Friday Sale is live. Save up to 85% through Nov 27th (EST 7 am | PST 4 am | CET 1 pm).
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