Nikon News (Page 7)

The GoPro MAX 360 Action Camera is in stock at B&H and Adorama with free shipping.
 
Prouct Highlights
 

• Supports 4992 x 2496 360° Video
• Photo Resolution up to 5760 x 2880
• Wide 8.9mm Focal Length
• HyperSmooth Digital Stabilization

The Nikon Z 50 with 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens is in stock at B&H and Adorama with free shipping.
 
Prouct Highlights
 

• 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 6 Image Processor
• UHD 4K and Full HD Video Recording
• 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Dracast LED500 Plus Series Daylight LED Light available for $269.95 with free shipping. Regularly $559.95.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 512 LEDs with CRI of >95
• Color Temperature: 5600K
• Beam Angle: 45°
• Dimming from 0-100%
• DC or AC Operation
• 12 x 6 x 2" Panel; Weighs 4 lb
• DMX Input and Output
• Digital Display & Aluminum Chassis
• Gold Mount and V-Mount Battery Plates

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

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From the Adorama YouTube Channel:
 
Battery powered flashes are great for shooting portraits on location. There's plenty to choose from and they vary between small speedlights and bigger, more powerful monolights. In theory more power means more light and that's usually a good thing for location portraits but can a speedlight be used to light location portraits like a monolight? That's the question Gavin Hoey puts to the test in this video.
 
Gavin sets each flash the challenge of being used as a simple fill flash, creating dramatic skies by "over powering" the ambient light and finally getting some beautiful shallow depth of field portraits using HSS (high speed sync) flash. The results might surprise you!
 
Products Used
 

• Flashpoint Xplor600 Flash
• Zoom Li-ion Speedlight
• Glow ParaPop 38" Softbox
• Flashpoint R2 Pro II Transmitter
• Olympus E-M5 Mark3
• Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro
• Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 Pro
• Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2
• Sekonic L-308X-U

From MAC Group:
 
White Plains, NY USA – Today Benro announced the S PRO series of video fluid heads. S PRO is the successor to the original S series of flat base video fluid heads which grew popular among wedding filmmakers, documentarians, and other small video crews.
 
Built for a range of video cameras and accessories, the S PRO series supports up to 17.6 lb./8kg. Equipped with a flat base, the S PRO video heads are a versatile creative tool allowing you to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, or monopods. Each video head includes two accessory mounts for attaching monitor arms or audio recorders directly to the head. The S PRO also feature metal ratchet style knobs and an improved CNC machined aluminum sliding camera plate.
 
S8 PRO
 
Built for a range of video cameras and accessories, the S8 PRO video head supports up to 17.6 lb./8kg. Equipped with a 75mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 thread, the S8 PRO is a versatile creative tool allowing you to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, or monopods. Other features include: pan & tilt lock, continuous pan & tilt drag, 8-step counterbalance (0-7), illuminated bubble level and two 3/8"-16 accessory mounts for attaching monitor arms or audio recorders directly to the head. This allows you to attach accessories without needing a cage or rig to do so. Tilt range for the S8 PRO is +90°/-75°. The forward 90 degree tilt helps with table top setups. The S8 PRO also features metal ratchet style knobs and an improved CNC machined aluminum sliding camera plate.
 
Features
 

• 75mm Video Head – The S8PRO is a 75mm head with continuous tilt drag, pan drag, tilt lock and pan lock.
• Two Accessory Mounts – Two 3/8”-16 mounts for attaching accessories.
• Flat Base Versatility – Can be used on other flat surfaces with its 3/8”-16 mounting thread such as sliders, jibs and half ball adapters.
• 17.6lb/8kg weight capacity – Supports cameras both large and small.
• 8 Steps of Counterbalance (0-7) – The S8PRO has 8 individual steps of counterbalance to help properly balance your camera rig.

S6 PRO
 
Ideal for a small video cameras and mirrorless rigs with accessories, the S6 PRO video head supports up to 13.2 lb./6kg. Equipped with a 65mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 thread, the S6 PRO is a versatile creative tool allowing you to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, or monopods. Other features include: pan & tilt lock, continuous pan & tilt drag, 6-step counterbalance (0-5), illuminated bubble level and two 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for attaching monitor arms or audio recorders directly to the head. This allows you to attach accessories without needing a cage or rig to do so. Tilt range for the S6 PRO is +90°/-75°. The forward 90-degree tilt helps with table top setups. The S6 PRO also features metal ratchet-style knobs and an improved CNC machined aluminum sliding camera plate.
 
Features
 

• 75mm Video Head – The S6PRO is a 65mm flat base (will pair with 75mm half ball) head with continuous tilt drag, pan drag, tilt lock and pan lock.
• 6 Steps of Counterbalance (0-5) – The S6PRO has 6 individual steps of counterbalance to help properly balance your camera rig.
• 13.2lb/6kg weight capacity – Supports cameras both large and small.
• Flat Base Versatility – Can be used on other flat surfaces with its 3/8”-16 mounting thread such as sliders, jibs and half ball adapters.
• Two Accessory Mounts – Two 1/4”-20 mounts for attaching accessories.

S4 PRO
 
Despite its small size, the S4 PRO is a versatile video head with additional counterbalance. The S6 PRO video head supports up to 8.8 lb./4kg. Equipped with a 60mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 thread, the S4 PRO is a versatile creative tool allowing you to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, or monopods. Other features include: pan & tilt lock, fixed pan & tilt drag, additional counterbalance (1-2), bubble level and two 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for attaching monitor arms or audio recorders directly to the head. This allows you to attach accessories without needing a cage or rig to do so. Tilt range for the S4 PRO is +90°/-75°. The forward 90-degree tilt helps with table top setups. The S4 PRO also features metal ratchet-style knobs and an improved CNC machined aluminum sliding camera plate.
 
Features
 

• 60mm Video Head – The S4PRO is a 60mm flat base (will pair with 75mm half ball) video head with fixed tilt drag, pan drag, tilt lock and pan lock.
• 2 Steps of Counterbalance (1-2) – The S4PRO has 2 individual steps of counterbalance to help properly balance your camera rig.
• 8.8lb/4kg weight capacity – Supports cameras both large and small.
• Flat Base Versatility – Can be used on other flat surfaces with its 3/8”-16 mounting thread such as sliders, jibs and half ball adapters.
• Two Accessory Mounts – Two 1/4”-20 mounts for attaching accessories.

S PRO Heads: Common Features
 

• Flat Base Versatility
• Improved Counterbalance
• Two Accessory Mounts
• New Camera Plate
• Refined Design

B&H has the Benro S PRO Video Fluid Heads available for preorder.

From Profoto:
 
Because how much gear you have to carry — matters. How much space you for set up and to work in — matters. Being able to move fast, get in and out, and most of all, get the shot — matters. All that, and more inspired the Profoto B10 and the B10 Plus. Both are a big lights in a small package.
 
Now, we got a special end of the year campaign - when purchasing a B10 or a B10 Plus, you will get Light Shaping tools to the value of 500 USD*. Go for the Duo Kit and get Light Shaping tools to the value of 1000 USD*. Offer valid until December 31.

Through this weekend, B&H has the Pelican 2640CB Heads-Up Headlamp available for $15.95 with free shipping. Regularly $34.95.
 
A headlamp like this can be a huge convenience when nighttime shooting is on the agenda.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 4 AA Halogen/LED Hybrid Flashlight
• Hands-Free Light with Rotating Head
• LED and Halogen Modes
• Lightweight Battery Pack

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

Through this weekend, B&H has the Vello Universal IR Selfie Trigger Plus available for $7.95 with free shipping. Regularly $13.95.
 
Product Highlights
 

• For Nikon, Canon, Sony, & Pentax Cameras
• Range: 16'
• Remote Triggering of Camera's Shutter
• Multiple Selectable Functions

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

A lot of camera kit for the price: B&H has the Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm and 70-300mm Lenses and Accessories Kit on sale for only $396.95 (Save $450.00).
 
Bundle Includes

• Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
• Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens
• SanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC Card
• Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 Ultimate

B&H has the SanDisk 1TB Extreme Pro Portable SSD available for $229.99 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $319.99.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 1TB Storage Capacity
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
• Read Speed of up to 1050 MB/s
• Ruggedized Design & Aluminum Body

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Pinnacle Studio 22 Ultimate (Box) available for $49.99 with free shipping. Regularly $129.99.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Comprehensive Consumer Editing System
• Supports up to UHD 4K Resolution Video
• New Full-Featured Color Grading
• 6-Camera Multicam Editing

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

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Interfit S1N AC/DC HSS TTL Monolight available for $379.99 with free shipping. Regularly $499.99.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 1 x S1N 500Ws Flash Head
• 1 x Li-Ion Battery and Charger
• 1 x Bowens-Mount Reflector
• Optional Canon/Nikon/Sony Transmitter

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

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Tamron SP 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di Lens for Canon EF/Nikon F available for $369.00 with free shipping. Regularly $499.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
• XR and LD Elements
• Internal AF Motor, Manual Override
• 7-Blade Diaphragm
• Minimum Focus Distance: 13"
• Maximum Magnification 1:3.9

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

B&H has the Tascam DR-07X 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Audio Recorder available for $119.99 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $149.99.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Speech, Sound Effects & Music Recording
• Onboard Adjustable Unidirectional Mics
• 3.5mm Mic/Line Input w/ Plug-In Power
• Built-In Tuner, EQ & Reverb

B&H has the Sony 128GB CFast 2.0 G Series Memory Card available for $209.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $289.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• 128GB Storage Capacity
• Video Performance Guarantee-130
• Max Read Speed: 530 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 510 MB/s

From Pam Clark (Adobe Blog):
 
Photoshop, now available on your iPad; Adobe Fresco available on your iPad and Windows devices; the Creative Cloud Desktop app; Adobe Aero; the new cloud documents system; and a major update to Photoshop on your desktop.
 
I am thrilled to invite you to join us at the beginning of something new. The official debut of Photoshop on the iPad and the cloud documents system, a major new release of Photoshop, a new AR app called Adobe Aero; Adobe Fresco on Windows; and quite a lot more.
 
Today marks a significant evolution of Photoshop. This includes:
 

• Photoshop on the desktop– We are shipping a major update to Photoshop today with many fabulous performance improvements, new Sensei AI and machine learning magic, new industry-leading editing capabilities, and an integrated cloud documents system to seamlessly save your PSDs across all your devices with Photoshop, with no importing or exporting required. This is the same world class Photoshop that powers your creative work, with lots of new added goodness. Download here.
• Photoshop on the iPad– Version 1.0 launches today. This is just the beginning of our journey to expand Photoshop to devices, increasing your choices on how to work using Photoshop. We are launching the first version on the iPad, starting with Photoshop’s top workflows, compositing, masking and retouching, with more to come. Over time, we’ll add more capabilities and workflows as we learn more about how customers use Photoshop on a mobile device. With Photoshop on the iPad, you can open and edit your PSDs anytime, anywhere. You can see and edit your layered documents and create with many of your favorite Photoshop features using mobile and touch. It is reimagined with a new user experience completely redesigned for the iPad with touch and mobility top of mind. Photoshop on your iPad seamlessly connects to Photoshop on your desktop through the new integrated cloud documents system. More info here.
• Cloud documents– Cloud documents undergoes a major expansion today to support the PSD format. This is a new system that first launched in Adobe XD last year. Today’s evolution enables you to seamlessly save your PSDs among your Photoshop apps and Adobe Fresco, and adds support for Adobe Aero, the new Creative Cloud desktop app and Assets.Adobe.com. For Photoshop, you can access and edit the same document across surfaces without unnecessary imports, conversions, quality loss or exports- no pixel destruction!Also shipping today and connected to Photoshop via cloud documents:
• Adobe Fresco– the new painting and drawing app for the iPad that also uses PSDs and links to Photoshop and the cloud documents system. Today it also launches on Windows. (Download on Windows | iPad)
• Adobe Aero– a new mobile iOS app for designers to create, share and view interactive, immersive experiences set in Augmented Reality. Make your layered PSDs interactive starting today! Whaaaaat? Try it out! Download here.
• Creative Cloud Desktop– the new desktop application that is a portal to your Creative Cloud world of apps, services, collaboration and more.

For the product team, shipping our first version of Photoshop on the iPad and the cloud documents system is a huge milestone that comes after more than a year of intense work. It is a great burst of energy for us into the world. For you, the customer, this first 1.0 version is just the starting line. We plan to shape this new experience together with you, our customers.
 
Here’s more about the Photoshops, the cloud document system, and the associated apps that we are releasing today:
 
The journey begins with Photoshop on the iPad
 
When we started this project, it was hard for me to envision how we would reimagine the Photoshop desktop interface into a beautiful, performant experience optimized for pencil and touch on a smaller screen, while also retaining the power, depth and flexibility of Photoshop.
 
Photoshop on the iPad is built using the same code base as Photoshop on the desktop. This means you can open and edit the same PSD in Photoshop on your desktop or iPad without worrying about conversions, compressions, imports or exports. Photoshop on the iPad supports large files and many, many layers, just like Photoshop on your desktop, preserving your data across devices. The edits you make, whether making layer adjustments, masking, or spot healing, will produce the same results across devices because the app is powered by the same desktop engine.
 
One very important thing to note: This is the beginning. The first version of Photoshop on iPad is focused on compositing, basic retouching, and masking, common tasks and workflows that we know will be useful for most Photoshop users. Over time, we’ll add more capabilities and workflows as we learn more about how customers use Photoshop on a mobile device.
 
We plan to add new capabilities as quickly as possible on a regular cadence of releases, which will begin after MAX 2019. We’re releasing with a set of features we know all Photoshop users will need and plan to add capabilities as we see how customers use Ps on the iPad. While leveraging the same code base helps accelerate development, we’re also deeply committed to rethinking every experience for the pencil and touch screen to give you the best Photoshop experience possible no matter what environment you work in. We know we have more work to do and we encourage you to share what’s important to you after you’ve tried the product.
 
To orient you, the standard Photoshop toolbar is on the left, modernized for touch. Layers are on the right, modernized for a smaller screen to maximize canvas space. You can also see a detailed layers panel, just like desktop if that’s your preference.
 
All your work is automatically saved to the cloud using a new system we are also introducing today that we call cloud documents (details on that below). All your cloud documents are PSDs and are automatically saved across all your Photoshops and available to edit everywhere Photoshop is. So whether you flip over to check your email, head back to the home screen, or walk away from your iPad, you won’t lose your work.
 
We have some in-app tours and video tutorials to get you started and a new home button that takes you to where you can continue existing projects or start new ones. Currently you can export to PNG, JPEG, PSD, TIFF.
 
The help icon, which is the ? in the top right corner, takes you to help and community forums where we’d love for you to participate.
 
Today, Photoshop on the iPad is available to all Creative Cloud customers who have a subscription to Photoshop.
 

• Existing Photoshop subscribers: Simply download Photoshop on your iPad from the iOS app store (also on your iPad), log in with your Adobe ID and take it for a whirl. It is included in your subscription.

Cloud documents
 
Cloud documents provide a streamlined method to work, share and manage creative documents across devices. This system is deeply integrated into Photoshop on the desktop and iPad, Adobe Fresco and Adobe Aero. Cloud documents enable you to work on your projects seamlessly across apps. Instead of exporting and importing files, simply connect to the internet, open your PSD from the app Home Screen and pick up where you left off. If you’ve been using Adobe XD, this workflow will be familiar as we use the same system for XD files. We are thrilled to integrate the cloud document capabilities into Photoshop and expand our support to PSDs today. (When a PSD is in the cloud, we’ve changed the extension to PSDC, “C” for cloud. It retains all the same characteristics and capabilities of an offline PSD.) Saving your creative work as cloud documents will enable exclusive benefits:
 

• Work from anywhere and access your creative work across devices like Photoshop on your desktop, iPad and Adobe Fresco and Adobe Aero
• Work on one PSD file on Photoshop on your desktop, on Photoshop on your iPad and Fresco on your iPad, with all your edits seamlessly saved to that file from these apps via autosave
• Easily find creative files directly from within your application’s Home
• Peace of mind. Your documents are automatically saved and you are using the most up-to-date version

Home is easy to navigate to in Photoshop on the desktop, iPad and Fresco with similar tools and capabilities in all the apps.
 
Some key details about cloud documents:
 

• You can also choose to save your Photoshop desktop PSDs locally on your computer or in a different cloud storage location, exactly the same as in prior versions of Photoshop.
• You can use Photoshop on your desktop or iPad while offline. For Photoshop on the desktop, working offline is exactly the same as in prior versions of Photoshop.
• Cloud documents in Photoshop desktop and Photoshop on the iPad and Fresco are auto-saved.
• All documents in Photoshop on your iPad and Fresco are default cloud documents and default auto-saved to the cloud. You can export them to your device or other storage locations any time.
• Cloud documents, like libraries and synced files, are part of the Creative Cloud services ?included with your membership and count toward your Creative Cloud storage?allocation.

For more info, click here and here.
 
Photoshop
 
Learn even more about what’s new in this version of Photoshop here.
 
On February 19, we will celebrate Photoshop’s 30th birthday. We now have many customers who were born after Photoshop and have never been without it. I’m so incredibly proud to be part of a product that continues to be the tool used by millions of creative people worldwide to bring their imaginations to life. Today that tool gets even better.
 
First, you will be thrilled with some of the improvements we’ve added using our Sensei technology of artificial intelligence and machine learning- particularly new capabilities in the Object Selection Tool and Content-Aware-Fill.
 

Many aspects of the user experience and engine have been re-architected for speed including places like the Home screen where you can see and open your PSDs; and the File > New dialog, which now launches almost instantaneously. Opening files on the Mac is also speedier now.
 
The home screen looks different because we’ve added things like access to cloud documents. We also have a “What’s new” tour so you can very easily see what we’ve added to each release as we are now constantly shipping new capabilities.
 
Properties Panel
 
We’ve cut out steps to navigate through multiple panels and dialogs by repackaging top tasks into a central location. These properties are shown contextually for the given content selected. This includes:
 

• Document properties like canvas size, color mode, background fill, and toggles for rulers, grids and guides.
• Pixel layer properties like transform options, alignment options, background removal and select subject shortcuts.
• Type properties like selecting tracking, leading, aliasing options, OpenType features and more.

We’ve also added new quick action buttons to accelerate common tasks. For example you can now one-click to remove background or select subject while in the pixel layer properties panel or quickly convert text layers into a frame or shape.
 
Preset Panels: Swatches, Gradients, Patterns, Shapes and Styles
 
Preset workflows have received a complete overhaul. These improvements make up some of the all-time top requests across all customer types. You get:
 

• New beautiful, modern default content like gradients and patterns (we know you’ll miss the old ones).
• New, dedicated panels for gradients, patterns and shapes.
• Manage your presets by organizing them into groups. Drag and move to rearrange and re-order.
• New behaviors, like drag and drop gradients, patterns and swatches onto the canvas.
• Quickly try different looks by clicking through your presets to see a live preview on canvas.

Don’t like the changes? The familiar legacy presets can still be accessed and loaded via the contextual panel menu item “Legacy presets.”
 
Object Selection Tool
 
This tool has been promoted to the top spot under the magic selections tool icon. We use Sensei AI machine learning to enable you to automatically select single, multiple or parts of objects in an image; speeding up complex selections.
 
Select subject Select Subject gets better edges, is faster on a Mac and we’ve reduced the size of the Sensei AI machine learning model on disk without reducing quality so we can also run it on Photoshop on iPad and achieve identical results on both platforms (this feature coming to iPad soon).
 
Content-Aware-Fill Enhancements
 
We’ve added three ways to identify where in your image you want it to look for source pixels as fill content.
 

• Auto: intelligently select source pixels by analyzing pixels near the selection
• Rectangular: Chooses pixels nearby
• Custom: gives you full control. You identify exactly which pixels to fill from

Smart Object Convert to Layers
 
Convert a Smart Object back into its component layers to fine-tune your designs—and do it all in one place, without having to switch between document windows. Right-click any existing Smart Object and use the menu item ‘Convert to Layers’ to unpack the layers.
 
This is a specific response to requests from some of our power users and we worked very closely with them to get it right.
 
Lens Blur
 
Now you can take better advantage of the depth maps coming out of your camera. You can set a focal point to choose what to blur and keep in focus (foreground, background, etc). We’ve also made it speedier with GPU improvements.
 
Transform Warp Enhancements
 
We’ve added much more flexibility and control to transform warp with the ability to drag with bezier curves. We’ve added preset grids: 3×3, 4×4, 5×5 defaults. You can also create your own custom-sized grids (20×4 for example) and add and move your own new gridlines and anchor points.
 
There’s also a new keyboard shortcut (option/alt). This supports multiple undos to remove gridlines as you add them. And you can shift/drag to select multiple points for more control over creative warping.
 
32-Bit HDR Images
 
We’ve added adjustment layers for curves and brightness / contrast for 32-bit images.
 
Consistent Transform Behavior
 
You spoke. We listened. Proportionally transform multiple layers, regardless of the type, without using Shift. However, if you prefer the legacy behavior, simply click the link in the transform option bar to revert back to legacy behavior (all layers free transform by default). With a single click, you can set up Photoshop to your preferred transform behavior.
 
Smart Object and Layer Comp Tracking
 
Now save the variation of a Layer Comp within a Smart Object to save time from manually setting each variation.
 
New Shortcuts
 

• Paint/erase with the same brush: Use the (~) key to toggle between painting and erasing with the same brush tip. This is a popular customer request also available on the iPad.
• Faster layer navigation: Option/single click on a layer and zoom to that layer to help with faster navigation, especially with complex layered-documents.
• Quickly rotate the brush tip by using the left and right arrow keys when a brush tool is active.

And So Much More
 
…Document tab improvements, native animated GIF support, better handling of scratch disks out of space…
 
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Case Logic DSLR Compact Backpack (Indigo) available for $19.99 with free shipping. Regularly $39.99.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Holds DSLR, Lens and Accessories
• Dedicated, Padded, Rear iPad Compartment
• Padded, Touch-Fastening Dividers
• Personal Gear on Top, Cameras on Bottom

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

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Azden WLX-PRO+i VHF Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System for Smartphones (169 & 170 MHz) available for $109.00 with free shipping. Regularly $149.00.
 
Product Highlights
 

• For Vlogger, Mobile Journalist
• EX-503 Omnidirectional Lav Mic
• Bodypack Transmitter
• Lightweight Camera-Mount Receiver

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

Use coupon code HAPPYTIERS (one use per customer) at LensRentals.com to save 10% off anything, 15% off over $250, or 20% off over $500 on orders arriving by 11/15/2019.
 
Renting is a great option for trying new gear or getting otherwise unaffordable gear to use for short periods of time.

From Tamron:
 
November 4, 2019, Commack, NY - Tamron USA, Inc. announced Holiday Instant Savings on nine lenses including its G2 Fast Zoom Trio and its popular ultra-telephoto zooms. The Instant Savings start Monday, November 4th.
 
Instant Savings Details
 
Tamron's Holiday Instant Savings starts Monday, November 4th and runs through Sunday, January 5th. Purchasers save up to $200 on the following lenses:
 

Lens	Instant Rebate
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (model A041)	$100
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (model A032)	$100
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (model A025)	$100
Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (model A034)	$200
Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (model A035)	$100
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (model A022)	$100
Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (model F013)	$200
Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (model B018)	$50
Tamron 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di 1:2 Macro (model A017)	$20

Lens Hood, Six-Year Warranty & 3-Business Day Repair Turnaround Included
 
Tamron USA takes confidence in and satisfaction of a user's lens purchase seriously. All Tamron lenses purchased from an authorized retailer include a lens hood that is an integral part of the lens design. Tamron lenses sold in the USA through authorized channels also include Tamron's 6-Year Limited Warranty. Lenses not purchased from an authorized retailer (grey market) will not be serviced in the USA, even for a fee, and are not entitled to Instant Savings. In case service is ever needed, Tamron USA provides 3-Business Day Turnaround, guaranteed, at no extra charge.
 
Register Your Tamron Lenses Towards 2020 VIP Status and Reap the Rewards
 
Tamron USA's new VIP Club rewards users who have registered their eligible Tamron lenses through our online warranty registration system since May 2011. There are three VIP Club levels: Silver for those having registered four purchased lenses; Gold for those having registered five purchased lenses; and Platinum for those having registered six or more purchased lenses. Club membership will be evaluated each year to include new members who qualify and to increase the status level of current members if applicable. Get complete rules and program details at here.
 
Authorized Tamron Lens Dealers – B&H | Adorama | Amazon US

Through midnight tonight Easern Time, B&H has the Auray CFP-68B Carbon Fiber Telescoping Boom Pole with Internal Cable & Bottom XLR Base (7') available for $149.95 with free shipping. Regularly $279.95.
 
The 8', 12', and 16' versions of this boom pole are also on sale (and accessible via the links above).
 
Product Highlights
 

• For ENG and EFP Recording Projects
• Sturdy, Lightweight Carbon Fiber
• Extends from 1.9 to 6.8'
• 6 Telescoping, Locking Sections

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

Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 & 545B Dual-Leg Tripod System with Half Ball Adapter & Bag available for $449.88 with free shipping. Regularly $1,099.88.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Nitrotech N12 Fluid Head
• 26.4-Pound Load Capacity
• 8.8 to 26.4-Pound Counterbalance Range
• 75mm Flat Base
• Left Side Controls
• Illuminated Bubble Level
• 545B Legs with 100mm Bowl
• System Height Range: 29.3 to 66.9"
• Half Ball Leveling Adapter, Padded Case

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

A new Sony promotion just opened. Save $200 on the Sony a7 III (and get free bundled gear from the retailer) at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA
 
Read our Sony a7R III review for more information.

Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens page.
 
Here are some comparisons to get you started:
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 Lens
 
Save up to $150.00 instantly on this lens. The Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX
 
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From the Adobe Photoshop YouTube Channel:
 
Here’s a sneak peek at an intelligent, Adobe Sensei-powered feature headed to Photoshop soon. Meredith Stotzner shares how the new Object Selection Tool speeds up your selection workflow by snapping to the object you want to select using machine learning technology.
 
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.

Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens page.
 
Here is the Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens vs. Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens comparison. Of course, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens is Canon's best 85mm lens (it's awesome). Here is that comparison.
 
Try all of the other 85mm comparisons available.
 
Save $200 instantly on this lens! The Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA
 
Rent the Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens from Lensrentals.
 
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From the DJI YouTube Channel:
 
Introducing DJI’s most compact and portable drone yet. At just 249 grams, the ultralight Mavic Mini delivers a 30-minute max. flight time, 4km HD video transmission, and powerful safety features. Capture every vivid detail in 2.7K Quad HD video and enjoy simplified recording and editing with the new, hyper-intuitive DJI Fly app. Whether you’re trekking through the mountains, enjoying a day at the beach, or just lounging in your own backyard, Mavic Mini was made to elevate the experience.
 
B&H has the DJI Mavic Mini available for preorder.

Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon (Samyang) 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC Lens page.
 
Create your own comparisons.
 
This lens currently has an instant rebate of, depending on the mount version, up to $160.00.
 
The Rokinon (Samyang) 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX
 
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From DJI:
 
Take To The Skies With Mavic Mini, DJI’s Lightest And Smallest Foldable Drone
 
The ultra-light Mavic Mini makes drone flight easier and safer than ever
 
October 30, 2019 – DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today opens a new frontier in drone possibilities with the DJI Mavic Mini, an ultra-light folding drone designed to be the everyday FlyCam. Weighing just 249 grams, Mavic Mini is portable, easy to fly, designed for safety and perfect for everyone who wants to experience the fun of flying.
 
Mavic Mini builds on the technological innovations in DJI’s renowned series of folding Mavic drones, from the original Mavic Pro through Mavic Air and Mavic 2, to pack professional-quality drone features into the lightest possible frame. That puts Mavic Mini in the safest drone category, which in many areas exempts it from regulations that apply to other, heavier drones. Drone pilots must always understand and follow local laws and regulations.
 
Mavic Mini’s high-grade camera captures compelling footage in high definition, and its new DJI Fly app’s suite of creative features seamlessly transforms photos and videos into professional-quality productions. Its enhanced, stable flight performance provides more opportunities to explore using one of the longest flight times for a drone of its size. Users can unleash their imagination with Mavic Mini’s exciting accessories, including a DIY Creative Kit and a 360° Propeller Guard for added safety.
 
“To design a drone as lightweight, compact yet capable as Mavic Mini was one of the most challenging projects we’ve ever tackled at DJI,” said Roger Luo, President, DJI. “Distilling top-of-the-line features into a palm-of-your-hand drone is the culmination of years of work, and we are ecstatic to bring a new class of drone to the DJI lineup. Mavic Mini’s long flight time, ultra-light weight and high-quality camera makes it DJI’s everyday drone – and most importantly, it’s easy to fly, no matter your experience level with drones.”
 

 
Portable and Safe
 
Mavic Mini is the smallest and lightest DJI drone ever made, and is the perfect creative tool for life’s daily adventures, whether seeing your everyday world from a new perspective or capturing incredible views of your getaways with friends and family. Mavic Mini incorporates DJI’s renowned safety technology, including geofencing to help drone pilots avoid restricted areas; AeroScope remote identification to help protect sensitive locations; built-in altitude limits; and automatic return to the launch point if the drone loses connection to the controller or reaches critically low battery level.
 
Mavic Mini is the first DJI drone to weigh below 250 grams, which aviation regulators around the world consider to be safest category for drone flight. In many countries, drones below 250 grams are considered safe enough that they can be used in new and exciting ways. Users should consult their country’s drone laws and regulations to learn more about what they can do there with Mavic Mini.
 
An Optimal Flight Experience
 
Created to be the drone for everyone, even those new to drones, Mavic Mini is simple to operate and fly using the dedicated remote controller. The ultra-light design and high-grade motors provide Mavic Mini with up to 30 minutes of flight time, giving users with more time to explore and capture content. A Wi-Fi transmission signal[1] delivers stable control and an HD live feed for a clear, confident flying experience. GPS receivers and downward visual sensors detect the ground below Mavic Mini, enabling precise hovering, stable flying and accurate landing both indoors and out.
 
Quality Content Captured with Ease
 
Mavic Mini offers pilots the ability to capture high-quality footage including 2.7K video at 30 frames per second, 1080p at 60 frames per second, or 12-megapixel photographs using the 1/2.3-inch sensor. A three-axis motorized gimbal supports and stabilizes the camera, ensuring the footage is smooth and cinematic, making it perfect for sharing on social media.
 
Advanced Features Created to Inspire
 
The new DJI Fly app is intuitively designed, simplifying the flying and content capturing experience so that pilots of all skill levels can make the most of Mavic Mini. Dedicated tutorials are included to help new pilots learn about flying, and pre-set editing templates add a new level of creativity to the footage. New pilots can choose to fly in Position (P) mode for basic operation, more experienced pilots can unlock more capabilities in Sport (S) mode, and content creators can choose CineSmooth (C) mode to lengthen braking time for smoother shots and more cinematic footage. Pilots can also choose from several pre-programmed flight maneuvers known as QuickShots. Simply tap the desired mode and Mavic Mini will automatically create stunning, cinematic content:

• Rocket - Mavic Mini flies straight up into the air with the camera pointing downward following your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 feet.
• Circle - Mavic Mini will circle around your subject at a constant altitude and distance.
• Dronie - Mavic Mini flies backward and upward, with the camera tracking your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 feet.
• Helix - Mavic Mini flies upward and away, spiraling around your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 feet.

Get Creative with New Accessories
 
Exciting and unique accessories allows pilots to get the most out of their Mavic Mini. Customers can choose from options including:

• 360° Propeller Guard: Provides a 360° guard for added safety.
• Charging Base: Charge and display Mavic Mini with this unique, illuminated station.
• Propeller Holder: Travel easier with Mavic Mini with the propeller holder that locks the props into place.
• DIY Creative Kit: Personalize your Mavic Mini with custom stickers or draw your own design.
• Snap Adapter: Attach a toy building brick or a mini LED display to Mavic Mini to write custom messages.
• Mini Travel Bag: Bring Mavic Mini everywhere with the custom bag that fits Mavic Mini and the controller perfectly.
• Two Way Charging Hub: Charge up to three Mavic Mini batteries or use the charging hub as a power bank.

Detailed information on these accessories can be found here: www.dji.com/mavic-mini
 
Price and Availability
 
Mavic Mini will be available for pre-order beginning October 30 at store.dji.com, flagship stores and authorized retailers and partners. Mavic Mini will come in two purchase options, the standard version which includes Mavic Mini, remote controller, one battery, extra propellers and all necessary tools and wires for $399 USD. Or the Mavic Mini Fly More Combo which includes all of the components from the standard version with the addition of the 360° Propeller Cage, Two-Way charging Hub, three batteries in total, three sets of extra propellers and a carrying case for the price of $499 USD. Mavic Mini will begin shipping on November 11. Accessories for Mavic Mini will be available for pre-order beginning October 30. For additional information on both Mavic Mini and its accessories, please visit: www.dji.com/mavic-mini
 
DJI Care Refresh
 
DJI Care Refresh is now available for Mavic Mini. For an additional $39 USD. DJI Care Refresh offers comprehensive coverage as well as up to two replacement units within one year. Receive your replacement even sooner with DJI Care Refresh Express. DJI Care Refresh also includes VIP after-sales support and free two-way shipping. For a full list of details, please visit: https://www.dji.com/service/djicare-refresh
 
[1]Mavic Mini Wi-Fi system has a maximum range of 4 km when unobstructed, free of interference, and FCC compliant. Maximum flight range specification is a proxy for radio link strength and resilience. Always fly your drone within visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted and check local laws and regulations in the region being operated.
 
 
The rather affordable DJI Mavic Mini is available for preorder at B&H.
 

From Nikon:
 
Camera Control Pro 2 v.2.29.1
 
Changes from Version 2.28.2 to 2.29.1
 

• Added support for the Z 50.

Download: Camera Control Pro 2 v.2.29.1
 

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Capture NX-D v.1.6.0
 
Changes from Version 1.5.3 to 1.6.0
 

• Added support for the Z 50.
• Pictures can now be protected.
• Text can now be entered in text boxes even when multiple color control points are selected.
• The mouse wheel can now be used to position control point sliders in the preview display, allowing fine adjustments to be made a click at a time.
• Users can now prioritize speed or quality via Preferences > View > View Images.
• The drop in thumbnail display speed for cropped images can now be addressed by selecting speed priority.
• Fixed an issue that resulted in changes in hue when NEF images edited using Capture NX2 were saved in other formats.
• Fixed an issue that caused the focus point to move if images were cropped or straightened with the focus point hidden.

Download: Capture NX-D v.1.6.0
 

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ViewNX-i v.1.4.0
 
Changes from Version 1.3.3 to Version 1.4.0
 

• Added support for the Z 50.
• Added keyword-entry assist for XMP/IPTC Information > Tags > Keywords.
• Folder and file names can now be up to 110 characters long.
• Larger font sizes are now available via Options > View > Size of Text and Icon.

Download: ViewNX-i v.1.4.0
 

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Wireless Transmitter Utility v.1.9.0
 
Changes from Versions 1.8.1 to 1.9.0
 

• Added support for the Z 50.
• The Z 7 and Z 6 can now be paired with the computer even if the Wireless Transmitter Utility is launched before a Wi-Fi connection has been established. The same is true of the Z 50.
• On completing pairing, users can now choose a destination folder and the application used to display transferred images.
• Added support for online help.

Download: Wireless Transmitter Utility v.1.9.0
 

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Picture Control Utility 2 v.2.4.3
 
Changes from Version 2.4.2 to 2.4.3
 

• Added support for the Z 50.

Download: Picture Control Utility 2 v.2.4.3

From Nikon:
 
SB-5000 Firmware v.14.004
 
Changes from Firmware Version 14.003 to 14.004
 

• In support of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, the product can now display an aperture of f/0.95.

Download: SB-5000 Firmware v.14.004
 

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WR-1 Firmware v.1.03
 
Changes from Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.03
 

• In support of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, the product can now be used to set aperture to, and to display an aperture of, f/0.95.

Download: WR-1 Firmware v.1.03
 

 
From the TamronVids YouTube Channel:
 
Pro Photographer Teal Garcia uses her Tamron 35mm F/1.8 model F012 to photograph timeless, intimate family photos.
 
B&H carries the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens.

Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon SP 10mm f/3.5 Lens page.
 
The 10mm full frame focal length angle of view is extraodinarily wide.
 
Here is the Rokinon SP 10mm f/3.5 Lens in comparison with the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens.
 
The Rokinon SP 10mm f/3.5 Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | WEX
 
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From Lensbaby:
 
Portland, OR – Lensbaby – makers of award-winning lenses, optics and accessories for photographers & videographers announces today the availability of the new Color Expansion Pack for its groundbreaking OMNI Creative Filter System by Lensbaby launched in June, 2019.
 
“Color is a key element to establishing mood. These multi-color crystals, films and gels allow you to inject a vast range of different tones to dramatically or subtly change the mood in your scene,” says Craig Strong, Lensbaby Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder. “Color Expansion Pack tools let you paint in a wide range of colors and reflections, channeling the look of expired film, light leaks and more. The same scene and framing can have a completely new feel and mood depending on which Color Pack tools you mount to the front of your OMNI Filter.”
 
The OMNI System is the simple, unique and elegant solution to shooting through handheld objects. It offers control and repeatability when shooting through crystals and other objects engineered by Lensbaby to create distinct and compelling in-camera effects. The unique, professional-grade system is unlike anything currently on the market and geared to work on existing manual and autofocus prime and zoom lenses. This is the second expansion pack offered for the OMNI system. More will be offered in 2020.
 
The Color Expansion Pack includes a vast array of tools to organically introduce color and mood into imagery. It includes two multi-color crystals, two sets of multi-color films, one set of color gels and a diffraction film that creates crisscross rainbows.
 
The Color Expansion Pack will be available for pre-order on October 24, 2019 and will be available for demonstration at PHOTOPLUS 2019 in New York City through October 26. The OMNI Color Expansion Pack retails for $59.95. The OMNI Creative Filter System retails for $99.95 and the Crystal Expansion Pack retails for $49.95.
 
Color Expansion Pack Details
 
The Color Expansion Pack includes the following Effect Wands and Filters in a custom-designed pouch:
 

• A Crystal Multicolor Teardrop and Crescent wand, each with a unique spectral coating resulting in constantly changing prismatic colors on top of the crystals’ multi-faceted fractal effects
• Set of five smooth-surface Lumi Films in a range of colors and hues which add color, light leaks, expired film effects & more
• Set of four textured Lumi Films which create flare effects from the texture, also in a range of colors and hues which add color, light leaks and expired film effects
• Set of five Color Gels, each of which adds a single swath of color overlay
• Crisscross Rainbow film that creates a patterned rainbow effect
• Two Effect Wand handles to hold the gels & films

B&H has the Lensbaby OMNI Color Expansion Pack available for preorder.

 
From the RØDE Microphones YouTube Channel:
 
ntroducing the NTG5 location sound shotgun microphone, a new addition to the best-selling RØDE shotgun microphone range.
 
Featuring a groundbreaking acoustic port design providing a superior progressive wave interference, ultra-lightweight construction and crystal clear, broadcast-grade sound, the NTG5 is a revolution in shotgun microphone design aimed at the professional user.
 
Key features of the RØDE NTG5 include:
 

• Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering a natural, uncoloured sound.
• Extremely lightweight (just 76g) short shotgun microphone (just 203mm), making it far easier to handle on set than other shotgun mics, especially when used on a boom pole.
• Tailored frequency response and very low self-noise of just 10dbA, making it ideal for location recording, professional filmmaking, and other critical recording situations.
• Highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and smooth off-axis response.
• RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure superior performance in adverse weather conditions.
• Comes in a complete location recording kit with windshield, pistol grip and other accessories – the NTG5 is ready to take into the field right out of the box.

The RØDE NTG5, the perfect location recording mic.
 
B&H has the RØDE NTG5 available for preorder.

The PhotoPlus Expo 2019 deals are now live at B&H!
 
Note that certain specials are valid only by using promo code PPEBH19 during checkout.

 
In this video, Meredith Stotzner demonstrates a few helpul tips for adding text in Photoshop.
 
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.

 
From the Adorama YouTube Channel:
 
Branding has a lot to do with psychology and consistency. Do you know what your brand colors are saying? Are you the same person on every platform? Discuss branding with Vanessa Joy and wedding industry expert Kaleigh Wiese (who is currently rebranding Vanessa's wedding business!) and find where you need to make adjustments in how you're being perceived.
 
Get 10 Questions to Ask Your Clients here.

Our solar system's smallest [official] planet, Mercury, will be traveling between Earth and the Sun on November 11, 2019, providing us photographers an excellent opportunity to once again drag out those solar filters we acquired for the full solar eclipse of 2017. The complete transit will be visible from South America and the eastern United States, but a partial transit will be visible from every part of the continental US as well as Europe and Africa.
 
If you don't have a solar filter, now might be a good time to get one as, in addition to the Mercury transit, there will be another full solar eclipse visible to much of North America on April 8, 2024.
 
For more information on the upcoming transit of Mercury, check out EclipseWise.

 
From the Mac Group:
 
White Plains, NY USA – The Benro 3XS and 3XS Lite gimbals revolutionized the way that smartphones were able to be used to create incredible content on the go. With a long battery life and collapsible gimbal arms, they allowed everyone to capture quality professional content in landscape mode or shake free vertical shots for social media game. The Saramonic SmartMic features a compact directional capsule that lets creators focus on sound in front of the mic, while rejecting sound from behind and on the sides – making it ideal for focused shots. Plus, an integrated swivel enables creators to point it directly at the sound they want to capture. This swivel makes it simple to switch between interview and vlog style shots.
 
By combining the ultra-compact and lightweight SmartMic with the folding design of the Benro 3XS and 3XS Lite, you can take your high-quality content capturing rig with you anywhere that you go. “Combine the Benro 3XS or 3XS Lite gimbal with the Saramonic SmartMic to record high-quality audio directly to a smartphone, and content creator's storytelling will be taken to a whole new level,” remarks Jan Lederman, MAC Group President.
 
3XS + Mic Kit
 

• Collapsible Gimbal Arm - The collapsible gimbal arm allows for easy and compact gimbal storage.
• Long Battery Life - The 3XS Lite will last for 24 hours on a single charge.
• Audio pass-through – Plug a TRRS microphone into the handle of the 3XS Lite and record high-quality audio directly to your smartphone.
• Automatic orientation change - The 3XS Lite will go from horizontal to vertical and vice-versa with the single push of a button. No adjustment or rebalancing needed.
• Wired charging. Use the included USB-C to either USB-C or Lightning cables that are included to charge your smartphone.
• Wireless charging - The 3XS supports Qi wireless charging on smartphones that support it.
• Brings broadcast-quality sound to mobile devices.
• Directional design and capsule and swivel design let you grab the sound you need.
• Bring it everywhere effortlessly with its ultra-lightweight and compact body.
• Vastly improves the sound quality when shooting video, and for audio recording apps.
• Simple, plug-and-play usage never requires batteries or charging.

3XS Lite + Mic Kit
 

• Collapsible Gimbal Arm - The collapsible gimbal arm allows for easy and compact gimbal storage.
• Long Battery Life - The 3XS Lite will last for 24 hours on a single charge.
• Audio pass-through – Plug a TRRS microphone into the handle of the 3XS Lite and record high-quality audio directly to your smartphone.
• Automatic orientation change - The 3XS Lite will go from horizontal to vertical and vice-versa with the single push of a button. No adjustment or rebalancing needed.
• Brings broadcast-quality sound to mobile devices.
• Directional design and capsule and swivel design let you grab the sound you need.
• Bring it everywhere effortlessly with its ultra-lightweight and compact body.
• Vastly improves the sound quality when shooting video, and for audio recording apps.
• Simple, plug-and-play usage never requires batteries or charging.

B&H carries the Benro 3XS, 3XS Lite and Saramonic SmartMic and XM1-WS Furry Windscreen.

From Pelican:
 
Photo Competition Challenges Photographers to Provide “Images of Heroism” for a Chance to Win Pelican Gear
 
Torrance, CA, – October 15, 2019 – With a long history of providing protective cases for both photographers and first responders, Pelican Products today announced its Portraits of Protection photo competition. This program brings these two communities together to immortalize heroes who’ve stepped forward in the face of danger.
 
Pelican invites photographers to submit photos of either heroism in action, or the faces of heroes, and post on Instagram tagging @pelicanprofessional, #PortraitsofProtection, and #PelicanPhotoContest for a chance to win. Each month, the most moving and visually interesting photos will be selected as winners and featured on Pelican Products’ social media channels. The winning photographers and heroes photographed will each receive their choice of $500 in Pelican gear. “At Pelican, we recognize our products are put in critical situations with first responders that require them to perform every time. There is a sense of responsibility that goes into every product we make,” said Lyndon Faulkner, CEO of Pelican Products. “Our hope is that we receive images from these skilled photographers that serve as a daily reminder to our team, of the responsibility they accept every time they walk through the door, and to honor these real-life heroes.”
 
Portraits of Protection corresponds with Pelican’s charitable giving program, ‘PELICAN PROTECTS – Supporting the Heroes Who Protect Us’, in alignment with its continued support of first responders and related causes.
 
Portraits of Protection contest details are available online here and entries will be accepted now through January 14, 2020.

Lawrenceville, NJ – October 17, 2019 – Datacolor®, a global leader in color management solutions, is providing all Spyder5 users with an upgrade of their software for monitor calibration. Datacolor will continue to ensure full compatibility with the latest operating systems for customers using the Spyder5 sensor. This is in compliance of new industry standards with the Apple operating system, which will no longer support 32-bit applications with the Catalina macOS 10.15 version. The Spyder5 software upgrade is free for all users and can be downloaded from the Datacolor website.
 
Datacolor’s current monitor calibration solution - SpyderX, is 64-bit compatible. SpyderX is Datacolor’s fastest, most accurate and easy-to-use color calibration sensor, providing photographers, designers and videographers with the ultimate confidence and control over their creative vision.
 
B&H carries the Datacolor SpyerX color calibration sensor.

Lensrentals recently used their custom-designed MTF machine (Olaf) to find the highest resolving lenses available. For those that like to geek out over optics, the blog post (linked above) will be interesting and – as usual for articles authored by Roger Cicala – entertaining. Here are a few snippets from the article:

A couple of years ago, a testing customer asked us to find which lenses could get maximum resolution from a 150-megapixel sensor. Many people assumed that the highest resolving lenses at standard resolutions would be the highest resolving lenses at higher resolutions. Assumptions are the dark matter of the internet; we can’t see them, but we know they account for most of the mass.
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There was no photo or video lens that could resolve 200 lp/mm wide-open. (Our standard for ‘resolve’ was an MTF 0f 0.3; an MTF of 0.2 was borderline. There’s some evidence to support those cut-offs, but someone could argue them. Wait, this is the internet. Someone WILL argue them; it’s what someone lives for.)
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The best results were for the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens at f/4. A few other lenses (Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO-Sonnar; Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art; Zeiss 55mm f1.4 Otus) were acceptable at f/4 in the middle portion of the image.
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Two years later, that customer asked us if we knew of any other lenses that they should consider. There’ve been a lot of lenses released since we did these tests, and some of those lenses fit the criteria for possible ‘ultra-high’ resolution; primes with focal lengths of 85mm or more. The manufacturers are obviously making these lenses with at least moderately higher resolution cameras in mind. So perhaps some of the newer lenses would resolve ‘ultra-high’ frequencies better than some of the older lenses we had tested.
 
So we checked some new lenses all the way up to 240 lp/mm, something sufficient to make a 200 megapixel FF camera worthwhile. To be clear, this is NOT coming to a camera near you anytime soon; it’s a research project. But if the researchers are making such a sensor, it makes sense they want to know which lenses would get the best results from the sensor.

See the entire article at the Lensrentals blog to see which lenses made the cut this time around, then read more about those lenses here.

From Dave Etchells, Founder of ImagingResource.com:

I first had the idea for Imaging Resource almost 24 years ago, and I've been actively working on it for about 22 years now. I officially launched the site with the first handful of reviews in April of 1998, and it's been a spectacular run ever since. I'm proud that some of our first readers are still with us, and we've accumulated many more along the way. Personally, I've been blessed beyond measure by the site, my co-workers and the entire photo industry; it's one of the nicest industries in the world, with remarkable unstinting support, camaraderie and positive feelings all around.
 
Now though, nearly 22 years later, we're coming to an end of that road, although it's possible that the site and brand might continue, with a greatly trimmed-down staff. I hope that'll be possible, and there may be a few ways to make it happen, but it'll require committed support from both readers and manufacturers to bring it to pass.

We would like to wish Dave great things in whatever endeavors he embarks upon next.

 
From the Adorama YouTube Channel:
 
If you use flash in your photography you might be aware that the shutter speed plays a vital role in controlling the amount of ambient light that's captured in an exposure. Usually when shooting in a studio, the cameras maximum flash sync shutter speed is fast enough to control the ambient light but if you love shooting with fast glass and wide apertures you need to master HSS flash aka high speed sync flash.
 
In this video photographer Gavin Hoey explains why and when HSS flash is helpful and then goes on to share his simple tips and tricks to make setting up HSS flash really straightforward. Once Gavin has everything ready he uses the set-up to shoot some eye catching portraits of a medieval knight!
 
Products Used
 

• Flashpoint R2 Pro II Transmitter
• Flashpoint Xplor 400
• CHAUVET Hurricane 1200 Fog Machine
• Flashpoint 10’ C-Stand and Boom Arm
• BlackRapid Classic Retro RS-4

From Canon:
 
MELVILLE, NY, October 10, 2019 – Your activity of choice should not limit you on your quest to #RECtheWorld – from jumping on a trampoline, biking down a mountainside, screaming on a roller coaster or feeling the beat at a music festival. Down for just about anything, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the IVY REC Clippable Outdoor Camera. Made to go anywhere while capturing those larger-than-life moments – this new camera is made for adventure.
 
Great for the outdoors, the clippable and wearable design allows users to wear it on a belt or bag and the clip doubles as a viewfinder – eliminating the potential to crack a screen. Simple to use with one click capture for both photos and videos, the IVY REC pairs with the optional Canon Mini Cam app. When paired with a compatible mobile device2 such as a smartphone, you can keep informed about important settings including battery life of the IVY REC camera, remaining image capacity for the MicroSD card, video recording resolution (720p or 1080p)3, and image size. You can also use the app as a live viewfinder to capture photos and videos, and even use it as a remote shutter with a timer. For photos and videos, the app lets you wirelessly transfer them to your compatible mobile device to print and share. The go-anywhere camera is also waterproof4, shockproof5 and lightweight.
 
“We have learned a lot about the IVY customer since we launched our first IVY product over a year ago –their unique shopping habits and what’s important to them when it comes to consumer technology products,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We’ve worked tirelessly to implement this knowledge into the next generation of IVY products, the IVY REC, offering the younger generation consumer the opportunity to go where the moment takes them and capture them in an instant.”
 
The Canon IVY REC comes in three colors: Riptide (Blue), Avocado (Green) and Dragon Fruit (Pink) and is scheduled to be available in October 2019 at an estimated retail price of $129.99.
 
B&H has the Canon IVY REC Clippable Outdoor Camera available for preorder.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2019 -- B&H Photo is pleased to share the announcement of the new Zhiyun Tech WEEBILL-S Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer. Touted by Zhiyun-Tech as the "Tiny Giant," it features motors that are 50% more responsive and have 300% more torque than previous gimbals. This allows the WEEBILL-S to remain small and lightweight, while supporting DSLR and mirrorless cameras without reaching the limits of the gimbal's motors—all of which makes it easier to operate the gimbal for extended run times with more flexibility in shooting.
 
The built-in OLED screen can display a variety of adjustable parameters such as: Motor Strength, Follow Speed, Smoothness, and Deadband (helps prevent unwanted gimbal movements). These adjustments can be made directly on the WEEBILL-S without using the downloadable app. A built-in auto-tune function will tune the WEEBILL-S to mounted camera, providing the most efficient use of power and allowing your WEEBILL-S to run up to 14 hours on a set of interchangeable 18650 batteries, and the WEEBILL-S can power select cameras. Your camera mounts via the two-in-one Manfrotto/Arca-Swiss quick-release plate, while newly designed axis locks make balancing your camera faster and easier. The gimbal supports a full-range POV mode, Vortex mode (for 360-degree barrel rolls), Go mode for extremely fast action, PF mode (pan follower), F mode (follower), which has all axes follow your movements, and L mode, which allows you to mimic jib shots. Additionally, the Zhiyun ZY Play iOS/Android mobile app enables Panorama, Timelapse, Motion Timelapse, and Long Exposure Timelapse shooting.
 
An optional Image Transmission module mounts directly under the quick-release plate and transmits video signals up to 1080p30, allowing you to livestream from your gimbal. It works not only as a transmitter, but, incorporating a motion sensor, it allows for precision control. The second supported mobile app, ViaTouch 2.0, takes advantage of this, allowing you to connect with your smartphone, camera, and gimbal together electronically so you can adjust settings and control your set up from a smartphone. When coupled with the SmartFollow 2.0 module, sold separately, you can track objects precisely from your smartphone, without needing to mount your smartphone on your gimbal. The WEEBILL-S supports up to three devices wirelessly, including smartphones, tablets, and monitors. A third app, Sync Motion, interfaces with the Image Transmission module and allows real-time monitoring plus synchronous motion control for an immersive FPV experience.
 
Product Highlights
 

• Rear Underslung Handle in Compact Design
• Highly Upgraded Motors and Algorithm
• Support for Optional Transmission Module
• Updated ZY Play App Features
• Six Modes of Operation
• Up to 14-Hour Battery Operating Time
• Electronic Focus Control Where Supported
• Optional Focus/Zoom Motors Supported
• Arca Swiss/Manfrotto Quick Release Plate
• Supports All TransMount Accessories

B&H has the Zhiyun Tech WEEBILL-S Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer available for preorder.