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XF Focus Trim

Posted on 2017/12/18 6:03 PM by Brad Kaye

The ability to tune your camera specifically to your lenses has been around for sometime, not only on Canon & Nikon DSLR’s but also on medium format bodies like the Phase One 645DF+ The modular design of Phase One cameras and digital backs introduces some variance with where the exact sensor plane of focus is and rather than tweaking those physical distances with shims as thin as .01mm like on … Read More →

New RFS 2.2 F for Fujifilm Cameras

Posted on 2017/12/14 6:51 AM by Kyra Linnen

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The RFS 2.2 F can be used in conjunction with broncolor’s world-renowned professional flash monolights and pack systems. Designed to bring versatility when shooting outdoors, broncolor’s HS technology allows for flash sync up to 1/8000s on supported lights, enabling the photographer to open up the aperture for shallow depth of field. Using a single flash pulse, the resulting HS flash has no major impact on light output or battery life. … Read More →

Why You Need to Make 2017 Year End Purchases Today!

Posted on 2017/12/12 12:11 PM by Steve Hendrix

As everyone knows, we often see aggressive end of year promotions from manufacturers and this year is no exception. But there are reasons to purchase now – above and beyond just getting a great deal. Spend Now To Lower Your Net Taxable Income Via section 179, you can deduct up to $500,000 and more for equipment purchases, which includes new and even used hardware, and in some cases, software. Had a … Read More →

Alpa Develops In Direction of Moving Image

Posted on 2017/12/12 9:44 AM by Kyra Linnen

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Zurich/Switzerland, 10 December 2017 – ALPA embraces the possibility of medium-format 4K video recording with the availability of the Hasselblad H6D-100c digital back and continues to expand its range towards moving images. In preparation for embedding into the video ecosystem, the Zurich-based camera manufacturer recently introduced connectivity elements such as “Arri-Rosette” and “Universal Rail” (NATO Rail) and is now also offering a first adaptation for standard 15mm rods. ALPA will … Read More →

Save 50% on Leaf Credo to Phase One Upgrades

Posted on 2017/12/05 3:51 PM by Dave Gallagher

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Many of us were hoping that the Mamiya Leaf Credo line would introduce a 100mp system to their long line of digital systems. Alas, this will not be the case and the Leaf Line of digital cameras will end with the 80mp back. While this has been disappointing to many of us who have been using Leaf digital backs since the early 90’s, Phase One has continued the … Read More →

New ALPA GON Tripod Christmas Special!

Posted on 2017/12/05 1:41 PM by Kyra Linnen

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ALPA is offering its ALPA GON tripod kit at a special holiday price! Contact our CI Sales Team for pricing details! 877-217-9870 The ALPA Son Tripod Kit Includes: • ALPA GON Tripod Head (consisting of Pano Plate Module and two ALPA Gon Modules) • ALPA / Novoflex Triobal Mini Set (including Q-mount) • ALPA tripod legs carbon compact (4 segments) for Triobal tripod head • ALPA / Novoflex Castel Q … Read More →

Write Off the Full Purchase of Equipment in 2017!

Posted on 2017/12/05 1:28 PM by Kyra Linnen

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IRS Section 179 Tax Deduction qualifications The deduction limit for Section 179 in 2017 is $500,000 The 2017 Section 179 Deduction threshold for total amount of equipment that can be purchased is now $2,000,000 Most new and used equipment, as well as some software, qualify for the Section 179 Deduction You can deduct an additional 50% of the amount over $500,000 in addition to your standard depreciation deduction. This applies to … Read More →

Upgrade Your SINAR View Camera

Posted on 2017/12/05 11:44 AM by Kyra Linnen

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Digital Fine Focus Upgrade If you own a Sinar p3, a Sinar p2, or a Sinar x view camera and would like to update your fine focusing drive? Sinar has a simple and quick solution for you – with an all inclusive service. Details Send your Sinar partner your Sinar view camera Sinar performs the upgrade and fit the camera with digital fine focus drives Sinar repairs everything on the camera that … Read More →

Photographer Spotlight: Jeffery Salter

Posted on 2017/12/05 9:07 AM by Kyra Linnen

Growing up, every three years or so Jeffery and his family would move to another city. His father was an Army engineer and was required to live on many military bases nationally and international, which included France and Germany. So when asked where he’s from… his response is Texas since that was his father’s last duty station. Jeffery currently lives in Miami, FL with his wife, their two kids, two cats and five chickens (all hens). When he is not working on advertising commissions or editorial projects, he can be found riding his motorcycle, exploring the Florida Keys, or Everglades. Read More →

Capture One 11 – Tested & Approved

Posted on 2017/11/30 8:51 AM by Brad Kaye

New Feature Summary • Annotations • Export with Assets • Improved “Back-up And Restore” mechanism for Catalogs • Duplicate checker for the Importer • LAB Readouts for Pro edition • Levels as a Layer Adjustment • Color Balance as a Layer Adjustment • Create new Filled Layer • Presets for Layer capable tools • Master Opacity • Feather Mask • Refine Mask Edge • Clear Mask • Greyscale Mask preview … Read More →