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Nikon USA extended care plans
I don’t think I have ever covered the Nikon USA extended care plans. Nikon offers two different plans in the US: Nikon Care and Nikon Care+. B&H Photo has more detailed listings on the different plans and pricing: Nikon 3-year Care+ Protection Plan mirrorless & DSLR cameras ($2001 – $2500) Nikon 3-year extended warranty for […]
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More strange rumors from China: Viltrox to release a mirrorless camera with Nikon Z-mount
Fresh rumors circulating in Chinese‑language photography communities suggest that Viltrox may be preparing to enter the camera market with its own mirrorless model, and one of the strongest claims is that it could use the Nikon Z mount. Viltrox recently joined the L-Mount Alliance, so if they come up with a new camera, L-mount will […]
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New SG-Image AF 25mm f/1.8 lens for MFT to be announced next week
SG-Image will release a new AF 25mm f/1.8 lens for MFT on June 15th. This lens already exists for other mounts. Here are the details: 7-element in 5-group optical design (including 3 high-refractive-index elements) 9-blade aperture Aperture range: f/1.8 – f/16 Minimum focusing distance: 0.3 meters 52mm filter size Weight 145 grams Dimensions: Φ67mm × […]
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Rumors: MRMC to be purchased by D2 Motion
Rumors are circulating that D2 Motion is attempting to buy out MRMC (Mark Roberts Motion Control): D2 Motion is a separate Australian motion-control company (based in the Marrickville/Sydney area) that develops and rents camera motion-control systems for film and video production. D2 Motion operates in the same broad industry as MRMC (camera robotics and motion control […]
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STOP THE JERKS ! With Jerkstopper from Tether Tools.
Tether Tools is excited to announce that JerkStopper line of cable management devices is expanding to take on the important mission of ridding the world of evil jerks! You’ll still be able to get all your JerkStoppers directly from Tether Tools, but now our...
Manfrotto offers a new “always-on” tripod solution for your camera.
The POCKET series provides a choice of two sized, always-on supports that are easy and ready-to-use in any situation.The larger POCKET fits all cameras with interchangeable lens. The smaller POCKET is ultra slim and matches all compact cameras. Once the POCKET is...
Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS & Three More Lenses Coming at the End of August [CR2]
To further clarify the certification post from yesterday, we have been told what to expect announcement wise from Canon at the end of August. Firstly, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS is scheduled to be announced at this time. We do not have any specifications or pricing at this time. Secondly, “interchangeale lens 2” will actually Read more…
Interview With Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki
Sigma Canada had a chance to interview CEO Kazuto Yamaki during his visit to Canada. Some highlights from the interview: Was there ever a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.0 Art lens? Will Sigma consider making CINE Anamorphic lenses? Sigma’s plan for FE mount lenses in the future. Same lenses with E mount, or new designs? What does the Read more…
Canon EOS M20 Coming at the End of August [CR3]
We’re told that the next mirrorless camera from Canon will be announced at the end of August. This will be a direct replacement for the EOS M10, and we’re assuming it will be called the “EOS M20”. While no specifications have been thrown our way, I think we’re likely looking at a toned down version Read more…
Nikon USA extended care plans
I don’t think I have ever covered the Nikon USA extended care plans. Nikon offers two different plans in the US: Nikon Care and Nikon Care+. B&H Photo has more detailed listings on the different plans and pricing: Nikon 3-year Care+ Protection Plan mirrorless & DSLR cameras ($2001 – $2500) Nikon 3-year extended warranty for […]
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The new Safari Flash Booster from Rogue extends the range of your pop-up flash.
Photographers often tell me that the pop-up flash on their camera is of limited usefulness because the range is so limited ( about 14 feet max) ...but now the good folks at Rogue have created a solution to this long-standing problem; The Safari flash booster....