Photographers and videographers like fast drives too. From Lexar:
Lexar Announces New Lexar® SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD
Key Features:
San Jose ,USA, November 26th, 2022 — Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is proud to announce the new Lexar® SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD. The new drive offers gamers the latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 technology and blazing-fast NVMe performance with speeds up to 2000MB/s read and 1900MB/s write1. It is perfect for boosting the performance of your consoles and premium gaming rigs.
Beyond the outstanding performance, it’s got style. The new Lexar® SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD comes with RGB LEDs to create a lively atmosphere rendering your gameplay more dynamic and adding a touch of color to your gaming setup.
Also, the Lexar® SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD is stylish as it is durable and built with a premium aluminum enclosure and features a sandblasted finish for added protection against shock and vibration. It features advanced security software with 256-bit AES encryption to protect essential files against corruption, loss, and deletion.
The Lexar® SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD is versatile that it comes with a USB Type-C (USB-C) port that includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a USB Type-C to standard USB Type-A cable to add to the ease of your use.
“Lexar is committed to expanding the gaming product portfolio. The Lexar® SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD is aimed at the growing gaming population. Bringing blazing-fast speed, vibrant RGB LEDs, and added style elevates your gaming experience and performance to the next level.” Said Joel Boquiren, General Manager of Lexar.
The Lexar® SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD is available this month for purchase online.
All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability. For more information visit www.lexar.com
Orders
The new Lexar 512GB and 1TB SL660 BLAZE Gaming USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Portable SSDs are in stock at B&H.
1Up to 2000MB/s read transfer, write transfer speeds lower. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
2Shock resistance (50G, duration 11ms, Half Sine Wave) and vibration resistance (10~2000Hz, 1.5mm, 20G, 1 Oct/min, 30min/axis(X,Y,Z)). Based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
Watch the June 1 8:00 AM EDT Sigma announcement here:
From Sigma Global:
6/1 21:00 JST | Online New Products Presentation “SIGMA STAGE ONLINE”
Information
Thank you for purchasing and using our products.
We are pleased to announce the holding of an online event “SIGMA STAGE ONLINE”, which is a presentation of new products. It will be held on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, from JST 21:00.
Date:
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, JST 21:00. (about 30 minutes)
URL:
SIGMA official Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/BU8M7PJoSaI
If you are interested, please have a look.
For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
*We cannot answer inquiries about the content of the announcement, such as product outlines.
Especially with the expected high popularity of these camera models combined with ongoing supply chain issues, it is highly probable that the new Canon gear will be hard to get. Preorder immediately to take your place at the front of the line and then sort out the details.
($1,499.00 body or $1,898.00 with RF-S 18-150mm lens)
Order the Canon EOS R7 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX
($979.00 body, $1,099.00 with RF-S 18-45mm lens, or $1,379.00 with RF-S 18-150mm lens)
Order the Canon EOS R10 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
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Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
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Canon just introduced some outstanding new gear:
Canon EOS R7 Hands-On Review (mostly completed, more to come)
Canon EOS R10 Hands-On Review (mostly completed, more to come)
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (specs and product images)
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (specs and product images)
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From Canon USA:
TIME TO LEVEL UP: CANON ANNOUNCES EOS R7 AND EOS R10, THE FIRST EOS R-SERIES CAMERAS WITH APS-C IMAGING SENSORS
New RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Standard Zoom Lenses Also Announced
MELVILLE, NY, May 24, 2022 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the launch of the new EOS R7 and EOS R10 camera bodies, Canon’s first EOS R-series models with smaller-size APS-C imaging sensor.
Ideal for hobbyists and general photography enthusiasts, the EOS R7 is the quintessential camera to take your photography to the next level. It is a powerful camera choice for those seeking an upgrade to their travel and vacation photos or to capture life-long family memories while opening a new world of creative and professional possibilities. The EOS R10 is perfect for content creators looking for a camera option to capture high-quality action videos and images of sports, wildlife, and motorsports.
As the market share leader for mirrorless cameras in the United States during Q1 of 20221, Canon looks to solidify their position with the addition of new offerings within the EOS R lineup. EOS R7 and EOS R10 provide enhanced video functions and accessories, such as the new multifunction shoe with EOS R7, while still maintaining a high-level ease of use. With a robust mirrorless system at their core, these cameras provide users with a powerful telephoto reach through both still image and video due to the 1.6x crop factor that comes with APS-C sensor cameras.
In addition to its compact size and ease of use, the EOS R7 and EOS R10 also feature:
Alongside the camera bodies, Canon will release new RF-S lenses – a series of RF-mount lenses that are optimized for the smaller APS-C sensor size of the new EOS R camera system. Marked as the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lenses, these will be the standard zoom lenses for the EOS R7 and EOS R10 cameras. The RF-S 18-45mm provides an 18-45mm focal length, but users will experience a field of view equivalent to 29-72mm lens coverage on a full-frame camera. The RF-S18-150mm lens is a longer-range standard zoom, equivalent to 29-240mm lens coverage on a full frame. While ideal for the new EOS R10 and EOS R7 APS-C sized sensor bodies, these lenses can be used for any R-series camera.
Price & Availability
The Canon EOS R10 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price of $979.993. The Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens with the EOS R10 will have an estimated retail price of $1,099.003. The Canon RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lens with the EOS R10 will have an estimated retail price of $1,379.003.
The Canon EOS R7 camera body will be available for an estimated retail price $1,499.003. The Canon RF-S18-150mm lens F3.5-6.3 IS STM with the EOS R7 will have an estimated retail price of $1,899.003.
The RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price $499.993, while the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens will have an estimated retail price of $299.993. All products will be available in late 2022.
Orders
Especially with the expected high popularity of these camera models combined with ongoing supply chain issues, it is highly probable that the new Canon gear will be hard to get. Preorder immediately to take your place at the front of the line and then sort out the details.
($1,499.00 body or $1,898.00 with RF-S 18-150mm lens)
Order the Canon EOS R7 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX
($979.00 body, $1,099.00 with RF-S 18-45mm lens, or $1,379.00 with RF-S 18-150mm lens)
Order the Canon EOS R10 from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
Order the Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
Order the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX
1 Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, U.S., Jan. - March 2022 combined.
2 Video may stop due to battery level, card capacity, or internal temperature.
3 Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary
Just posted: Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Review
This lens is available in Sony E and Leica L mounts.
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Just posted: Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Review
This lens is available in Canon EF-M, Sony E, Leica L, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Save $75.00 instantly via the current Sigma promotion.
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From Sony Marketing Inc.:
Dear customers
Notice of release date of "FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II" lens for digital single-lens camera a E mount
Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.
At the time of the press announcement on April 27, 2022 (Wednesday), the release date was set to "scheduled to be released in the summer of 2022". Digital single-lens camera a E mount lens "FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II" We would like to inform you that the release date has been decided.
[Target product]
Digital single-lens camera a E mount lens "FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II"
[Release date]
[April 27, 2022 (Wednesday) announcement] Scheduled to be released in the summer of 2022 – June 10, 2022 (Friday)
Learn more here: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens
From Sony Marketing Inc.:
Dear customers
Notice regarding release date and supply of digital single-lens camera a E mount lens "FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (SELP1635G)"
Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.
The release date of "FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (SELP1635G)", which was announced on April 21, 2022 (Thursday), has been decided. In addition, we have suspended order acceptance, but we will inform you as there are changes in the supply status.
[Target product]
Digital single-lens camera a E mount lens "FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G"
[Release date]
[Notice on Thursday, April 21, 2022] Scheduled to be released in the summer of 2022 ? Friday, May 27, 2022
[About product order acceptance]
After the announcement on April 21, 2022 (Thursday), it was stated that "order acceptance will be suspended", but the suspension of order acceptance will be canceled after 10:00 am on May 19, 2022 (Thursday). However, we will consider it as a "product that takes time to deliver".
Learn more and preorder here: Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens
Just posted: Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Review
This lens is available in Canon EF-M, Sony E, Leica L, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Take advantage of the $75.00 instant savings available on this already great value lens (Fujifilm X mount excluded).
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Just posted: MindShift Gear Filter Nest Mini Review.
The next step in bettering the kit.
The MindShift Gear Filter Nest Mini has been backordered everywhere, but it just showed up in stock at B&H
Watch for the Filter Nest Mini to arrive at Think Tank Photo | Adorama | WEX
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"Capture One 22 (15.2.1) is a service pack with important bug fixes and a lens profile" for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens.
Get the full details of this update in the release notes.
Get Capture One at B&H.
Just posted: Pelican 1615 Air Wheeled Hard Case Review.
This case is nearly the same as the Pelican 1637 Air Wheeled Hard Case, with one significant exception — the dimensions.
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Sony's full year 2021 financial results are available on the Investor Relations page.
Presentation (track I&SS for the Imaging and Sensing Solutions segment)
Speech Transcript
Financial Statements
Supplementary Information
Webcast
On page 21 of the presentation, Sony forecasts a strong 37% increase for the Imaging and Sensing Solutions Segment in 2022.
Time to start planning: a total supermoon lunar eclipse is coming on May 15-16, 2022 and, barring clouds, will be visible to a significant population, including most of the USA.
From EarthSky.org:
People in the Americas, Europe and Africa will see the total lunar eclipse during the night of May 15-16, 2022. Plus, on this night, the moon is close: a supermoon.
Penumbral eclipse begins at 1:32 UTC on May 16 (9:32 p.m. EDT on May 15).
Partial eclipse begins at 2:27 UTC on May 16 (10:27 p.m. EDT on May 15).
Totality begins (moon engulfed in Earth’s shadow) begins at 3:29 UTC on May 16 (11:29 p.m. EDT on May 15).
Totality ends at 4:53 UTC on May 16 (12:53 a.m. EDT).
Partial eclipse ends at 5:55 UTC on May 16 (1:55 a.m. EDT).
Penumbral eclipse ends at 6:50 UTC on May 16 (2:50 a.m. EDT).
Maximum eclipse is at 4:12 UTC on May 16 (12:12 a.m. EDT).
Duration of totality: About 85 minutes.
Note: This total eclipse is central. That means the moon passes centrally through the axis of Earth’s dark (umbral) shadow. The moon is in a near part of its orbit – close to Earth – during the eclipse. It’s a supermoon.
Because they are so deep, such eclipses typically have the longest total phases. In this case, the duration of totality lasts almost an hour and a half: 84.9 minutes!
Get the complete lunar eclipse details at EarthSky.org
Plan to participate in this event. Order your long telephoto lens now from B&H to ensure the ability to capture the lunar details in high resolution. You might want to also pick up a tracking mount.
Here is the story behind the Super Wolf Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 2019 Progression Composite Image.
Use your favorite night sky app (such as Photo Ephemeris) to determine moon's elevation. You need to ensure that the shooting location does not have obstructions that will not block the view during the shooting period.
Many of us will find the moon high in the sky when the eclipse begins and will be shooting nearly straight up during totality. The How to Shoot Upward with a Large Lens While Using a Gimbal Tripod Head article may be helpful.