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Upon finding this whitetail buck eating berries, I knew the shot I wanted. Patience paid off, and he eventually chose to eat the overhead berries to check that box.
I frequently talk about the background of an image, and here the green lichens-covered tree trunks add color that is indicative of this park. The lens took care of blurring those trees and the rest of the background, making the deer and berries he was eating stand out.
I was alternating between the EOS R1 and the EOS R5 Mark II on this trip, looking for performance differentiators, especially in regard to AF. The two cameras' AF systems performed similarly, with little difference being realized.
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PROGRADE DIGITAL™ ANNOUNCES PG20 PRO THUNDERBOLT™ 4 HUB
Customize and Organize Your Workflow Without Compromising Performance
San Jose, CA January 7, 2025, 8:00 am PT — ProGrade Digital™, founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards, workflow solutions, and solid-state drives announces its new PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub. The PG20 Pro Hub is based on the latest Thunderbolt 4 technology which is designed to achieve 40Gbits/sec transfer speeds. It is equipped with one Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 85W charging upstream port, three Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 15W downstream ports, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, enabling users to have additional ports available for use. Its unique design offers a magnetic top base, specifically engineered for attaching up to two ProGrade Digital readers which can be connected using the 6” custom-designed, high-performing short cables (sold separately). The PG20 Pro Hub is also equipped with a patented magnetic base and comes with an adhesive metal plate that allows users to mount the hub to any work surface. The PG20 Pro Hub is also supplied with a high-quality certified Thunderbolt 4 cable – assuring the maximum performance possible. The hub can also be combined with the PG10.5, Pro Mini SSD that also mounts seamlessly to the top of the hub. The PG30, Ultra-Portable SSD can utilize the Front Type-A port or the back Type-C port for quick file transfer. The PG10.5 and the PG30 will be shipping in Q1. The PG20 Hub is shipping now.
“We are extremely excited to be announcing our entry into the complementary category of Thunderbolt hubs to our line of professional workflow solutions”, said Wes Brewer, Founder and CEO of ProGrade Digital Inc. “While the marketplace of Thunderbolt 4 based hubs is fairly crowded, we have spent the time to think about how professionals work with our card readers and what they need to maintain a clean workspace in designing our new PG20 Pro Hub. Utilizing our patented magnetic base, we have enabled the customization of how professionals can mix and match their card readers while also enabling a very clean workspace. With the three downstream Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 ports, the hub can support two of our USB readers while still having one port available for attaching other peripherals like our PG10 Professional SSD.”
ProGrade Digital PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub Features:
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Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department:
Category | Just Arrived |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R5, R6 II, R6, R7, R8, R10, R100 |
Canon RF Lenses | 15-35, 100-400, 100-500, 800 F11, 0.71x |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a1, a7R V, a7S III |
Sony FE Lenses | 28-70 F2 ("Like new with open box and full manufacturer's warranty or 1-year B&H warranty"), 70-200 F2.8 II, 100-400, 300 F2.8 |
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Category | In Stock at the Moment |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R3, R5, R5 C, R6, R7, R100 kit |
Canon RF Lenses | 15-35, 24-70, 24-240, 28-70, 70-200 F2.8, 70-200 F4, 5.2, 50 F1.2, 85 F1.2, 100 Macro, 2x, More |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a9 III, a1, a7R V, a7C R, a9 II, a7 IV, a7R IV |
Sony FE Lenses | 12-24 F2.8, 16-35 F2.8 II, 100-400, 200-600, 24-70 F2.8 II, 50 F1.2, 85mm F1.4 II, 400 |
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Category | In Stock at the Moment |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R3, R5, R7 kit, RP, R50, R100 kit |
Canon RF Lenses | 10-18, 70-200 F2.8, 70-200 F4, 100-500, 35 F1.4, 35 F1.8, 50 F1.2, 50 F1.8 |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a1, a7R V, a7S III, a9 III, a9 II, a7C R, a7 IV |
Sony FE Lenses | 12-24 F2.8, 16-35 F2.8 II, 24-70 F2.8 II, 70-200 F2.8 II, 100-400, 200-600, 50 F1.2, 85 F1.4 II, 400 F2.8, 600 F4 |
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The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens is a fantastic choice for those looking for a standout landscape, architecture, and low-light event lens.
Remember that we are in a solar maximum? This lens is Canon's best ever for Northern Lights (and Milky Way) night sky photography. Buy this lens today and start watching the aurora forecast.
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I love photographing white-tailed deer in fields, where it is easy to find a clean background, foreground obstructions are greatly reduced, and lighting is unhindered. While shooting in the woods adds complication to the composition, that increased challenge brings the opportunity for uncommon results.
On this day, the fog and rain added uniqueness, reducing background distractions and ensuring that lighting was good at all angles. While this gnarly antlered buck was tearing up a tree, I moved into a position that provided blurred trees to frame the buck and rubbed tree.
The Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM Lens is my go-to wildlife lens, but finding a clear line of sight for the long subject distance it requires can become problematic in a thick forest. With increasing frequency, I'm carrying the Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens into the woods.
While this buck was not moving fast, high-speed continuous shooting was still helpful at times, including for avoiding raindrops over eyes.
Speaking of raindrops and eyes, the EOS R1, including the viewfinder, was quite wet. Still, Eye Control AF continued to work impressively well. An occasional wipe was needed when the drops in the viewfinder became large, but I heavily relied on the Eye Control AF feature the entire day and trip.
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Be the first to check out when B&H reopens tonight (Sat) at 6:00 PM ET to get the 10-Rated Used Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens at B&H.
This new Sony lens model is impressive. Check out the Image quality test results available on the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens page.
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Category | In Stock at the Moment |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R5 II, R5, R3, R6 II, R6, R7, RP, R50 |
Canon RF Lenses | 15-35, 24-70, 70-200 F2.8, 100-400, 100-500, 85 F1.2, 100 Macro, 135 F1.8, 2x |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a1, a9 III, a7C R, a7C II, a7 IV, a7S III |
Sony FE Lenses | 16-35 II, 24-70 F2.8 II, 70-200 F2.8 II, 200-600, 85 F1.4 II, 300, 400, 600 |
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