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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM “A” Lens: A Fast & Sharp “Street” Lens
George Schaub  |  Aug 12, 2013  |  First Published: Jul 01, 2013  |  0 comments
There’s something about a fixed focal length lens that brings the photographer out in me. It forces me to move in and back from compositions without resorting to a zoom. Yes, there are times when a zoom is most appreciated—especially the fast constant aperture zooms now available—but a prime puts me in a mindset that a zoom has yet to match.
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Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod
Press Release  |  Aug 12, 2013  |  1 comments
Manfrotto is proud to announce an innovative new mini tripod designed to satisfy the needs of photographers looking for a support that is light, portable and easy to use for every occasion.
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LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 II ASPH Lens
Press Release  |  Aug 12, 2013  |  0 comments
Panasonic announced the addition of a new single focal length lens, the LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 II ASPH (H-H020A) featuring a new metallic profile in the Micro Four Thirds standard. It boasts dramatic compactness and light weight despite its f/1.7 aperture that enables beautiful soft focus in the background, allowing the subject to stand out impressively.
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Scale, or Why I Thought the Pentax Q7 Was Bigger
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 11, 2013  |  0 comments

We all know how big a tomato is. If we see a photo of a GIANT tomato sitting all by itself, we have no idea that it’s bigger than its cousins. To convey the perception of size one must position the tomato near another object of known size—say, an egg or a walnut. Same is true about cameras.

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Digital Innovations
It’s Pixel Independence Day: Tools For The Digital Photographer
Joe Farace  |  Aug 09, 2013  |  First Published: Jul 01, 2013  |  0 comments
All You really need to take a picture is a camera and a lens, but if you decide what you really want to do is make a photograph, a few extra tools come in handy. Any one of the imaging tools in this month’s column will make creating a photograph or making a portrait easier and, in some cases, better than they would be otherwise. For the pro or aspiring professional anything that increases productivity by streamlining workflow while improving the quality of the product delivered to the client translates into making money too, not just photographs.
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Photo Accessory News
Covering The Photo Beat: Lens Shade, Straps & Tees
C.A. Boylan  |  Aug 09, 2013  |  First Published: Jul 01, 2013  |  0 comments

Hoodman Custom Finder Kit
Hoodman’s Custom Finder Kit for up to 3.2” viewfinders includes a H32 HoodLoupe with German glass optics, a +/- 3 diopter adjustment, and a 1/4”-20 mount. Designed to fit all D-SLR cameras, the milled black anodized aluminum base plate is made in the U.S.A. (by Custom Brackets) and allows you to mount the HoodLoupe to your camera for video capture and live view. The base plate also features anti-twist bars, two 1/4”-20 tripod mount holes, a hand strap slot, and a camera sling strap attachment point. Hoodman’s Custom Finder Kit has a retail value of $199.99; the base plate may be purchased separately for $99.99.

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FLM Ball Head
Press Release  |  Aug 09, 2013  |  0 comments
The CB-58FTR is FLM's largest ball head, built to accept both a horizontal and vertical load of up to 130 lbs. It weighs well under 2 lbs thanks to its hollow CNC-machined ball. Photographers requiring extra precision will enjoy the tilt lock feature, allowing one to lock the side-to-side movement of the ball head, at any angle, and permitting only front-to-back movement of the ball. Panoramic shooting and stitching is easily done using the PRS knob for precise audible and tactile clicks at every 15˚ when panning. The Friction Memory Ring will lock the friction at a pre-set value, enabling the photographer to tighten the ball head further, but not loosen it any further, until the Memory Ring is dis-engaged, preventing any mishaps when attaching or removing the camera to and from the ball head.
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Sony Adds Two Premium Cameras to RX Line
Press Release  |  Aug 08, 2013  |  0 comments
Based on the same sleek, stylish design as the existing RX100 model, the new RX100 II features a new 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, enhanced system expandability and adds Wi-Fi® convenience with NFC One-Touch compatibility. With an identical camera body and design as the existing RX1 camera, the new special edition RX1R model has had its optical low pass filter removed for increased resolution and detail.
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Press Release  |  Aug 07, 2013  |  0 comments
Blackmagic Design has announced the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, a beautifully designed, pocket sized digital cinema camera that includes features such as Super 16mm sized 1080HD sensor, super wide 13 stops of dynamic range, built in SD card recorder for Apple ProRes, lossless compressed CinemaDNG RAW capture and active Micro Four Thirds lens mount, all in an attractive compact design for only US$995.
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Pro Techniques
A Long Lens Primer: Tools & Techniques for Reaching Out
Stan Trzoniec  |  Aug 06, 2013  |  First Published: Jul 01, 2013  |  0 comments
It’s been said that no matter how long the lens is, it’s never enough. While budget, carrying convenience, and how often you might use a long lens will determine your choices, once out in the field you’ll quickly see that they’re hard to beat for wildlife, birds, special effects, and landscape work. In this article I’ll cover some things to consider when thinking about which long lens is best for you, show some examples of both fixed and variable focal length lenses, and also share some of the work I’ve done with these impressive optical tools. When I say long I mean long, and here I’ll limit my discussion to lenses that can reach out to 200mm, and beyond, focal length.
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