Chris Valites

Leica Extends 12% Discount through 11/30/15

Posted on 2015/05/15 9:00 AM by Chris Valites

As we had previously posted about, Leica had a 12% savings promotion to compensate for the strength of the US dollar against the Euro. While this promotion originally was slated to end May 31st, 2015, Leica Camera is extending the current consumer and dealer promotions through November 30th, 2015. Please see below for a full list of items for sale: The only exclusions from this promotional pricing as as follows: … Read More →

Shoot the Centerfold Workshop in Santorini, Greece

Posted on 2015/05/13 3:00 PM by Chris Valites

This October, come hang out with Jarmo Pohjaneimi and the rest of the Shoot the Centerfold crew in Santorini, Greece, for an out of this world event. Between October 3rd and 13th, choose between a 5 day workshop or an extended 10 day experience, you can get hands-on experience shooting out of this world talent with Playboy Playmates, advice and demos from Playboy photographers, as well how to light, market, … Read More →

Profoto Pro Pack Trade-In and Leasing Program

Posted on 2015/05/12 6:30 PM by Chris Valites

Profoto has announced a new trade-in program for the Pro-8 Air packs. Trading in your working condition Pro-7a packs will net you $2,500 towards a new Pro-8 Air pack. Profoto knows that the packs are rented and used frequently, so normal wear and tear is perfectly acceptable so long as the pack is in working condition. To be eligible for the financing, you would need to purchase the Pro-8 Air … Read More →

Canon Announces New 50mm f/1.8 STM lens

Posted on 2015/05/12 3:00 PM by Chris Valites

Following in the footsteps of the popular 40mm f/2.8 STM lens (a favorite of several at Capture Integration for its small size and weight,) Canon has announced the release of a 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. Like the 40mm, this lens is a smaller, pancake-style lens. By using Canon’s STM techonology, the 50mm supports Movie Servo Autofocus to provide smooth, quiet, and continuous autofocus during video recording, as well as during … Read More →

Hasselblad Flextight Trade-in Promotion

Posted on 2015/05/12 11:00 AM by Chris Valites

Between February 1 and May 31, 2015, customers can take $5000 off the price of a Hasselblad Flextight X5 scanner and $3000 off a Hasselblad Flextight X1 scanner when they trade-in an old scanner, regardless of make or model. In order to be eligible for an instant rebate, the trade-in form at the bottom of this post must be completed and submitted with the scanner’s purchase order. Purchase orders will … Read More →

New Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Posted on 2015/05/08 1:00 PM by Chris Valites

Leica Camera proudly presents the new Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), the first and only digital camera that captures a real black and white image, still or moving. Reduced to the essentials for true, authentic and direct black and white photography, the Leica M Monochrom offers unparalleled image performance, outstanding low light capabilities and rich details. The Leica M Monochrom is available in black chrome finish. Benefits & features: Outstanding … Read More →

CI Tech Tip: Cambo WRS Macro Adapters

Posted on 2015/05/04 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

When using a Rodenstock 90mm f/5.6 HR Digaron-SW lens, or a Schneider 120mm f/5.6 Asph. N Apo-Digitar lens, you will need to have macro adapters for use beyond the minimum focusing distance of the lens. We’ve compiled a list of what focusing distance you can expect with each spacer below: Performance with Schneider 120mm f/5.6 Asph. N Apo-Digitar Performance with Rodenstock 90mm f/5.6 HR Digaron-SW

Sony A-Mount Lens Updates

Posted on 2015/04/24 9:16 AM by Chris Valites

As part of Sony’s plans announced last year, they have announced two new versions of A-mount lenses: the Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 and the 16-35mm f/2.8. Both lenses include improvements in image quality, ghost reduction, and auto focus. Photographers will also find a new dust- and moisture-resistant design for the bodies of the lenses themselves. The enhanced autofocus delivers 4x the subject tracking speed than the lens’ predecessors thanks to a better motor … Read More →

Zeiss releases Batis Lenses for FE Sony

Posted on 2015/04/23 9:22 AM by Chris Valites

Zeis has announced a new line of lenses called Batis. The initial offering consists of a 25mm f/2,and an 85mm f/1.8. These are the world’s first lenses that feature an OLED display on the lenses for focus distance and depth of field. Dubbed “the pioneers of a new era,” they’re the first Sony FE mount lenses exclusively designed by Zeiss. The lenses feature an OLED display that helps photographers determine focus distance … Read More →

Photographer Spotlight – Robert Kerian

Posted on 2015/04/22 2:03 PM by Chris Valites

Robert Kerian is one of our Los Angeles based photographers, enjoying the sun and great weather with a selection of automotive photography, and portraiture. With clients such as Lexus and Infinity, Robert’s high end auto portfolio puts him at the top of the game with some of the biggest clients out there. We were lucky enough to sit down and ask a few questions of him, and enjoy the images … Read More →