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Profoto C1 Plus and C1: Specs, Price Release Date Announced

Profoto has announced the new C1 and C1 Plus studio lights for smartphones. The US price for Profoto C1 is $299, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama. The US price for Profoto C1 Plus is $499, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama.

Profoto products can also be used with mirrorless and DSLR cameras, but as they can both be controlled by Profoto’s iPhone app, a smartphone is a natural partner. Continue reading “Profoto C1 Plus and C1: Specs, Price Release Date Announced”

SLR Magic announces 21mm T1.6, 50mm T1.4 ‘MicroPrime’ cine lenses for Micro Four Thirds

SLR Magic has added a pair of Micro Four Thirds (MFT) ‘MicroPrime’ lenses to its cinema lineup: the MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 and the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4.

The MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups and weighs 700g (1.57lbs), while the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4 is constructed of 6 elements in 5 groups with a weight of 630g (1.39lbs). The lenses, which will retail for $599 a piece at authorized retailers, round out SLR’s MFT lineup alongside the 12mm T2.8 and 18mm T2.8.

With the new lenses, SLR Magic’s Cine range for Micro Four Thirds now includes the 12mm T2.8, 18mm T2.8, 21mm T1.6, 25mm T1.5 and 50mm T1.4 optics.  You can buy SLR Magic optics at Adorama. Continue reading “SLR Magic announces 21mm T1.6, 50mm T1.4 ‘MicroPrime’ cine lenses for Micro Four Thirds”

Apple iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple has launched the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, which both have three different cameras for taking ultra-wide photos.

iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB models in midnight green, space grey, silver and gold colors.

The standard 11 Pro has an eye-watering starting price of £1049/$999 − and that only gets you 64GB of storage. The 11 Pro Max starts at a staggering £1149/$1099 (also for 64GB).

Here’s the full pricing breakdown: Continue reading “Apple iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max”

Phase One XT Announced : Price, Specs, Release Date

Phase One XT medum format camera system incorporates the company’s IQ4 series of digital backs with up to 151MP of resolution and marries them to a line of Rodenstock lenses using the new XT camera body. The US price for XT IQ4 150MP Camera System, including a lens of your choice, is $56,990.

The lenses were developed with its partner, Rodenstock, and include:

  • The XT – Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 23mm f/5.6
  • The XT – Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 32mm f/4
  • The XT – Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 70mm f/5.6

Each XT lens uses Phase One’s new digital, electromagnet X-Shutter. The XT Camera System also takes full advantage of Rodenstock lenses with 24mm of shift on both the X and Y axis. See press text. Continue reading “Phase One XT Announced : Price, Specs, Release Date”

Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 Full-frame Cine Lens

The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 is a new cine lens offering an extremely short focal length, rectilinear image projection and a large image circle of 43.3mm.

The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 will be offered in the following lens mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, MFT and Arri PL. The price and availability will be announced shortly. Continue reading “Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 Full-frame Cine Lens”

SanDisk Announced Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Card (512GB Version for $599)

SanDisk officially announced the world first CFexpress memory card.

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Card, the 512GB version now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video for $599.99. And the CFexpress card reader costs $49.99 at B&H Photo Video. Continue reading “SanDisk Announced Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Card (512GB Version for $599)”

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Specs, Price and Availability

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is a new handheld digital film camera with a full Super 35 size 6K HDR image sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, an EF lens mount and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for incredible low light performance.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is available immediately. The US price is $2,495 and it is now in stock at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Specs, Price and Availability”

Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01)

The Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01) is the world’s first autofocus adapter that allows Sony E-mount lenses to retain the automatic focus functionality when used on Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras.

The Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter is currently available for pre-order priced at $249. Continue reading “Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01)”

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Mark II Lens Released

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Mark II lens now officially released. The fast prime lens is available in Sony E, Fujifilm X, MFT and Canon EOS M mounts. The US price is $249.95 and now available for pre-order at Adorama. First version of the lens is priced for $179. Shipping of the lens will start on August 25th, 2019. Continue reading “Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Mark II Lens Released”