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Phase One’s New IQ Series Digital Camera Backs
Phase One recently announced a bold new generation of medium format digital camera backs. The Phase One IQ180, IQ160 and IQ140 digital camera backs feature maximum resolutions of 80, 60.5 and 40 high quality megapixels respectively. This series sets new standards for medium format camera system handling and performance.
The Phase One IQ180 captures at full-frame [...]
Free & Safe Travel Photography with National Geographic Walkabout Rucksack
A relief for travel photographers seeking for free and safe travel photography, this camera bag allows unlimited mobility while keeping the camera and other photographic gears secure.
New Canon Extender EF 1.4x And 2x Teleconverters
The new Canon Extender EF 1.4x III and 2x III teleconverters are now available for pre-order at B&H. Both teleconverters are designed for Canon L-series telephoto lenses.
These extenders are perfect for photojournalists, nature and sports photographers who need to get close to distant and challenging subjects. The Extender EF 1.4x and EF 2x increase the [...]
Extra Reach for Shooting the Moon
Now here’s a novel way to shoot the moon: stack five separate Canon 2x extenders to boost the focal length of your 800mm lens. Supposedly (and surprisingly) this rig actually captured a decent photograph of the moon.
This was done by the folks over at BorrowLenses. Josh from BorrowLenses said that with 5 extenders, the moon [...]
Protect Your DSLR with Body Armor
If cell phones have protective skins and cases, why shouldn’t cameras? Camera Armor is a protective case that’s custom designed for each separate DSLR model, and is available for both Canon and Nikon bodies — and a few others as well.
In addition to the silicon body skin, the system also includes protection for your lens, [...]
Power Solutions for Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 7D & 60D
Anton/Bauer® has been shipping the QR-DSLR and DSLR-ADP-ELPZ power solutions for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D and EOS 60D DSLR cameras.
Addressing the rising demands of cinematographers adopting Digital SLR camera movie making, Anton/Bauer is offering new power solutions for the EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 60D cameras. These new [...]
Use iPhone to Control Your DSLR with blueSLR
XEquals has announced blueSLR, a Bluetooth accessory made for everyone who loves to take pictures along with a companion blueSLR App available now on the App Store. You can now use your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to remotely control your DSLR camera shutter and geocode any photograph.
Discover a new way to both map your [...]
Olympus Patents a Monocle Viewfinder
Olympus recently filed for a patent for this strange monocle-esque viewfinder system where the camera user dons a pair (?) of half-glasses. When the shutter is closed, the user is shown what’s on the LCD.
Seems like the kind of thing technology is moving towards, with augmented reality starting to become a big deal. petapixel.com
Underwater Housing for Nikon D7000
The Nauticam NA-D7000 is an underwater housing for the Nikon D7000, which allows you to take the 16-megapixel DSLR down to a depth of 100 meters.
Unfortunately, this underwater housing comes with a hefty price tag. The Nauticam NA-D7000 retails for US$ 3100 and should be available at the end of this month. aperturedaily.com
E-Filming 360° Panorama Photo System for DSLR Cameras
Argraph Corporation, the international supplier of photographic/imaging products, is introducing the new E-filming Digital Drive 360° Panorama Camera Base, an automatic system for making panorama, spherical and 3D rotation photographs quickly, easily and affordably.
Panorama, Spherical, and 3D rotation photographs and presentations are much simpler now that digital cameras and software can stitch several digital pictures [...]


