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Kristian — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:56:27 +0000

Fujifilm LX mirrorless interchangeable lens camera – pics leaked

Kristian — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:56:29 +0000

PhotoRumors has leaked pictures of the new Fujifilm LX mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Like any leaked picture, I wouldn’t get too excited or upset over what you’re seeing. Often these pictures could be fake, or design changes will take place before release, often with improvements. Fuji made a big statement with their X100 camera, and more recently their X10, so it’s going to be exciting to see if FujiFilm will debut this camera at the 2012 CES show in Vegas in January.

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Nikon V1 review by Steve Huff

Kristian — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:16:09 +0000

Here is the camera Steve Huff and many expected to hate, but it appears that the Nikon V1 has a few tricks up it’s sleeve. The odds have always been against Nikon since the V1′s announcement so it’s interesting to see that Steve has given the camera his approval.

“The fact is that the V1 is a JOY to shoot! Worry free. Never failing. Even the NEX-7 misses the AF occasionally. This Nikon V1 NEVER MISSED ONE SHOT as far as AF goes. So it all came down to the IQ (image quality). If that fell apart and the resulting images looked like a cheap P&S (point and shoot) then forget it”.

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More V1 sample images

Leica Camera offers FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.174 for the Leica M9 and M9-P

Kristian — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:37:56 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

LEICA CAMERA OFFERS FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.174 FOR THE LEICA M9 AND M9-P

Allendale, NJ (November 14, 2011) - Leica Camera, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest firmware update, 1.174, for the Leica M9 and M9-P, the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system cameras. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can now download the firmware update from the Leica Camera website and take advantage of new, improved features.

Firmware update 1.174 features an update of the SD card driver, fixing a bug that led to faulty behavior and allowing for a more stable general performance with most SD card types. Supporting Leica’s commitment to an uncompromised customer experience, these latest improvements come as the result of feedback from M9 and M9-P users who served as beta testers in a broad based field test.

At this time, Leica does not recommend utilizing the San Disk Extreme Pro UHS-1 (all card sizes) and San Disk Extreme HD Video SDHC 1 (all card sizes) as a 100% error free status has not been achieved. Support for these cards continues to be developed by Leica’s dedicated technical team and will be made available after successful testing compatibility.

For installation instructions and to download firmware update 1.174, please visit: http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/software-_firmwareupdates/m9/index.html.

About the Leica M9 and M9-P:

As the world’s first digital rangefinder camera with a 24 x 36 sensor, the Leica M9 carries the proud heritage of the Leica M system into the digital age. A truly professional camera for authentic Leica M photography in the familiar, classic and timeless M design, the M9 is the perfect contemporary tool for those who set the highest standard in image quality and are committed to creating images of enduring value. The Leica M9-P provides an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design that further reinforces the classic nature of the M9 and specifically meets the needs of professional photographers. The M9 and M9-P are compatible with nearly every Leica M lens in existence.

PhotoHub is gearing up for a full launch! Stay tuned

Kristian — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:49:48 +0000

….we’ll be back on November 23 full time with all the latest Photographic news . Don’t forget to bookmark us!

Thank you for visiting. We’re open, but…..

Kristian — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:15:10 +0000

……not officially launched. We are very young and still getting the hang of running this site and looking to improve before officially launching. Thank you for visiting and please continue to drop by and support us as we grow. We hope to be bringing you some very exciting articles very soon, many from our founder and professional photographer, Kristian Dowling. Stay tuned…..

OMICRON QF26 Ringflash/light from Quantum announced

Kristian — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:56:33 +0000

Quantum Instruments are well known for their array of incredible compact studio style flashes. One flash they’ve been lacking is the ringflash which they have just announced. The new Omicron has the ability to be used as a flash strobe or a continuous light source for video or still usage. I’m quite excited about the possibilities of using the contant light for use with stills, more so than the flash itself. The best news is that it’s powered by their own battery packs which many photographers already own, including myself. Read on for more information. Kristian

Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 2/25 ZE and ZF.2

Kristian — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:47:02 +0000

Today Zeiss have announced their new Distagon T* 2/25 in Canon ZE and Nikon ZF.2 mounts. They’ve thrown in another stop of light for those seeking to use this in low light or for creative applications where the f/2 aperture will allow shallower depth of field. The 25mm focal length has always had an incredible reputation amongst Zeiss users so I suspect many will be very excited to see if it still retains all the qualities of the previous f/2.8 version, with an extra stop of light.

Usually when lenses receive an extra stop of light certain compromises need to be made, and sometimes image quality can suffer. It’s taken Zeiss many years to upgrade the 25mm lens so I’m betting they’ll blow us away. In terms of competition, they’re still a stop behind their faster competitors in the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G and Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L lenses, but I’m confident the performance wide open will be incredible.

As soon as we can get our hands on a test sample, we’ll be sure to post our findings….

PRESS RELEASE

Thornwood, New York – October 27, 2011
Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 2/25 ZE and ZF.2 moderate wide- angle lenses. The large image angle allows photographers to capture exciting perspectives. With its excellent imaging quality at all aperture settings, the lens flexes its muscles particularly for photo documentaries in interior rooms where space is at a premium, as well as for pictures of objects, architecture and landscapes. In many situations, a flash is an unwelcome feature – at family gatherings, in a museum or in a church for example. To capture the mood in such places, photographers gladly do without aggressive lighting and instead work with particularly high-speed lenses that enable short exposure times even under difficult lighting conditions.

The optical experts have now virtually eliminated the chromatic aberrations on these lenses through a special design and selection of materials. Selected types of glass and two aspheric surfaces prevent color fringes from appearing on high-contrast edges. “The Distagon T* 2/25 elegantly combines a compact design with a large initial aperture,” explains Christian Bannert, Senior Director of Product Development in the Camera Lens Division at Carl Zeiss AG.

Lens elements meticulously crafted to minimize stray light and reflections in the lens, and the Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating to increase light transmission enable high- contrast image rendition and color saturation.

The previously available Distagon T* 2,8/25 ZF.2 will continue to be on stock and supplements the new Distagon T* 2/25. Therefore, this new lens is also the first 25-mm lens of Carl Zeiss for the EF-bayonet.

The Distagon T* 2/25 will be available by the end of 2011 at a recommended retail price of $1,699.

Technical data

Focal length:	25 mm
Aperture range:	f/2- f/22
Number of lens elements/groups:	11/10
Focusing range:	0.25 m – infinity
Angular field** (diag./horiz./vert.):	81° / 71° / 51°
Coverage at close range**:	219 x 144 mm (close-up)
Image ratio at close range:	1 : 5.9 (close-up)
Filter thread:	M67 x 0.75
Length with caps:	95 mm (ZF.2)98 mm (ZE)
Weight:	570 g (ZF.2)600 g (ZE)
Mounts:	ZF.2 (F bayonet)ZE (EF bayonet)

** Based on 35 mm format

About Carl Zeiss

The Carl Zeiss Group is a leading group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industries. Carl Zeiss offers innovative solutions for the future-oriented markets of Medical and Research Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Eye Care and Lifestyle Products. The company develops and distributes surgical microscopes, diagnostic systems for ophthalmology, microscopes, lithography optics, industrial measuring technology, eyeglass lenses, planetarium technology, optronic products, camera and cine lenses, as well as binoculars and spotting scopes.

During fiscal year 2009/10 the group of companies generated revenues of around EUR 2.98 billion. From fiscal year 2010/11 onward, eyeglass lens manufacturer Carl Zeiss Vision will be integrated as an autonomous business group (revenues of EUR 880 million in fiscal year 2009/10). The Carl Zeiss Group now has approximately 24,000 employees, including more than 10,000 in Germany. The Carl Zeiss business groups hold leading positions in their markets.

Carl Zeiss AG is fully owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

Think Tank Photo pre-announces two belt systems

Kristian — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:01:47 +0000

Think Tank Photo to Release Completely Upgraded

Modular Rotation System Skin™ Components

Santa Rosa, Calif. – For those photographers who want no padding separating them from the gear on their belt system, Think Tank Photo has completely redesigned its Modular Rotation System Skin™ Components to provide additional features and benefits. These include easier photography gear retrieval, better equipment fit, and an updated/inclusive style. The new items will be available for sale in December at www.thinktankphoto.com .

The Skin components are part of Think Tank Photo’s integrated Modular Rotation System belt carrying solution. The Skin Components feature unpadded pouches and the Lens Changers and Gear Pouches feature padded components.

The new Modular Skin Set V2.0 includes the Skin 50 V2.0, Skin 75 Pop Down V2.0, Skin Strobe V2.0, and the Skin Body Bag. All can be transported in the breathable Large Travel Pouch. All of the elements can be carried as a set or as individual items on Think Tank Photo’s Skin Belt V2.0, Pro Speedbelt V2.0, and Steroid Speed Belt V2.0. The new Keep It Up™ Shoulder Strap provides vertical support to any Think Tank Photo belt and includes a memory card holder.

The new features are:

Wide mouth opening allows for smoother lens retrieval and replacement.
One-hand drawstring closure with the auto-locking mechanism: only one hand is needed to securely close the pouch
Zippered bottom pocket includes seam-sealed rain cover.
Top handle allows for easy gathering of multiple pouches.
Smooth back reduces wear on clothing and helps components slide easily around the belt.
Secure front pocket with increased hook and loop.
Improved rip-stop nylon for increased durability and discrete styling.

All Skin components come with Think Tank Photo’s unique Rotate and Lock design feature that allows components to slide along the belt or fasten in a specific position on the belt. They also feature the Skin system’s “sound silencer” functionality that silences hook and loop noise.

Technical Specifications

Skin 50 V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 5.5” W x 7.0” H x 4” D (14 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm)

Weight: 0.4 lbs (0.2 kg)

Skin 75 Pop-Down V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 5.5” W x 10-14” H x 4” D (14 x 25.4-35.6 x 10.2 cm)

Weight: 0.5 lbs (0.2 kg)

Skin Strobe V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 4” W x 9” H x 3” D (10.2 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm)

Weight: 0.3 lbs (0.1 kg)

Skin Body Bag

Interior Dimensions: 7.5” W x 8.2-11.8” H x 4” D (19.5 x 20.8-30 x 10.2 cm)

Weight: 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

Think Tank Photo Releases Completely Redesigned Modular Rotation System

Santa Rosa, Calif. — In response to customer feedback, Think Tank Photo’s has completely redesigned its Modular Rotation System to provide additional features and benefits, including easier photography gear retrieval, better equipment fit, and an updated/inclusive style. The Modular Rotation System consists of three product groupings: Lens Cases, Gear Pouches, and the Modular Component Set V2.0. The new items will be available for sale in December at www.thinktankphoto.com.

The Modular Rotation System is part of Think Tank Photo’s integrated modular belt carrying solution, which also includes its Skin™ components. The Lens Cases and Gear Pouches feature padded components and the Skin components features unpadded pouches.

The new Modular Component Set V2.0 includes the Lens Changer 50 V2.0, LC 75 Pop Down V2.0, Strobe Stuff, Speed Changer V2.0. All can be transported in the breathable Large Travel Pouch. All of the elements can be carried as a set or as individual items on Think Tank Photo’s Pro Speed Belt V2.0, Steroid Speed Belt V2.0, or Skin Belt V2.0. The new Keep It Up™ Shoulder Strap provides vertical support to any Think Tank Photo belt and includes a memory card holder.

The Lens Cases’ new features are:

Wide mouth opening allows for smoother lens retrieval and replacement.
One-hand drawstring closure with the auto-locking mechanism: only one hand is needed to securely close the pouch.
Zippered bottom pocket includes seam-sealed rain cover.
Top handle allows for easy gathering of multiple pouches.
Smooth back reduces wear on clothing and helps components slide easily around the belt.
Padding under lens cover protects lenses from bumps and bruises.
Improved front pocket material for increased durability and elasticity.

The Lens Cases consist of the Lens Changer™ 15 V2.0 (accommodates tele-converters and small primes with hood in shooting position), Lens Changer™ 25 V2.0 (small telephotos with hood in shooting position), Lens Changer™ 35 V2.0 (24-70 2.8 with hood in shooting position), Lens Changer™ 50 V2.0 (wide angle lens—16-35, 17-40—with hood in shooting position), LC 75 Pop

Down™ V2.0 (70-200 with hood reversed or in position), and the Lens Drop™ (standard telephoto zoom lens).

The Gear Pouches include the same new features as the Lens Cases, as well as:

Secure front pocket with increased hook and loop.

• Improved rip-stop nylon for increased durability and discrete styling.

The Gear Pouches consist of the Strobe Stuff™ (pro-size flash with some lens modifiers attached), Slim Changer™ (standard-size body, lens not attached), Speed Changer™ V2.0 (pro-sized body, lens not attached, and small telephotos and pro-size batteries), Stuff It !™ (accessory pouch for all your stuff: CF cards, batteries, filters or pocket wizards), Little Stuff It !™ (accommodates most point and shoot cameras, including Canon G12 & Nikon P7000), Hubba Hubba Hiney™ (70-200 2.8 lying down or two to three smaller telephotos; includes shoulder strap), and the R U Hot ?™ (for water bottle, hat, gloves).

Both the Lens Cases and Gear Pouches come with Think Tank Photo’s unique Rotate and Lock design feature so that components slide along the belt or fasten in a specific position on the belt.

Technical Specifications

Hubba Hubba Hiney

Interior Dimensions: 10.6” W x 6.7” H x 4.0” D (26.9 x 17 x 10.0 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 11.4” W x 7.3” H x 5.3” D (29.0 x 18.5 x 13.5 cm)

Weight: 1.0lbs (0.5kg) (with Strap)

Lens Changer 15 V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 6” H x 3.3” Diameter (15.2 x 8.4 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 6.4” H x 3.7” Diameter (16.3 x 9.4 cm)

Weight: 0.2lbs (0.1kg)

Lens Changer 25 V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 7.0” H x 4.0” Diameter (18.8 x 10.0 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 7.2” H x 4.5” Diameter (18.3 x 11.4 cm)

Weight: 0.3lbs (0.1kg)

Lens Changer 35 V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 8.8” H x 4.3” Diameter (22.4 x 10.9 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 9.0” H x 4.5” Diameter (22.9 x 11.4 cm)

Weight: 0.3lbs (0.1kg)

Lens Changer 50 V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 7.0” H x 4.5” Diameter (18.8 x 11.4 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 7.5” H x 5.0” Diameter (19 x 12.7 cm)

Weight: 0.3lbs (0.1kg)

LC75 Pop-Down V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 9.5-13” H x 4.5” Diameter (24.1-33 x 11.4 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 11-14” H x 5.0” Diameter (27-35.6 x 12.7 cm)

Weight: 0.5lbs (0.2kg)

Lens Drop

Interior Dimensions: 7.0” H x 4.3” Diameter (17.8 x 10.9 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 7.5” H x 5.4” Diameter (19.0 x 13.7 cm)

Weight: 0.4lbs (0.2kg)

Little Stuff-It!

Interior Dimensions: 3.5” W x 5.5” H x 2.0” D (8.9 x 14. 5.1 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 3.7” W x 5.6” H x 2.5” D (9.4 x 14.2 x 6.4 cm)

Weight: 0.2lbs (0.1kg)

R U Hot?

Interior Dimensions: 7.5” W x 3.8” D (19 x 9.7 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 8.3” W x 4.0” D (21.1 x 10 cm)

Weight: 0.3 lbs (0.1 kg)

Slim Changer

Interior Dimensions: 7.4” W x 5.3” H x 3.0” D (18.8 x 13. 5 x 7.6 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 8.2” W x 5.6”H x 4.0” D (20.8 x 14.2 x 10)

Weight: 0.5 lbs (0.2kg)

Speed Changer V2.0

Interior Dimensions: 7.5” W x 6.7” H x 3.0” D (19.0 x 17.0 x 7.6 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 8.2” W x 7” H x 4.5” D (20.3 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)

Weight: 0.6 lbs (0.3kg)

Strobe Stuff

Interior Dimensions: 4.3” W x 9.3” H x 3.0” D (10.9 x 23.9 x 7.4 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 4.6” W x 9.8” H x 3.5” D (11.7 x 25.0 x 8.5 cm)

Weight: 0.4lbs (0.2kg)

Stuff-It!

Interior Dimensions: 4.7” W x 6.3” H x 2.5” D (12.0 x 16 x 6.4 cm)

Exterior Dimensions: 5.3” W x 6.8” H x 3.3” D (13.5 x 17.3 x 8.4 cm)

Weight: 0.4lbs (0.3kg)

About Think Tank Photo

Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. By focusing on “speed” and “accessibility,” we prepare photographers to Be Ready “Before The Moment,” allowing them to document those historic moments that reflect their personal visions and artistic talents. We design products that help photographers travel easier, take pictures faster, and organize their gear more efficiently.

Canon Cuts Outlook Due to Floods in Thailand, please donate.

Kristian — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:31:37 +0000

The terrible flooding is continuing to have an effect on the production of camera manufacturers operating in Thaliand. While it’s sad to see this happening and causing further delays in getting the cameras we lust for, lets not forget the Thai people who are affected the most. Bangkok airport has not been closed, which will surely affect the tourism industry that many Thais rely on for their livelihood. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them all.

Please donate here

[VIA Canon Rumors] Floods in Thailand affect production
The floods in Thailand have affected Canon’s manufacturing and have lead to a closure of an ink jet printer factory in the country.

Both Sony and Nikon have faired far worse, Sony has delayed announcements due to the flooding and Nikon has had a major factory closed for 3 weeks.

See it at Canon Rumors