Mamiya Leaf Credo Promotions – Save up to 15%

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We are excited to offer another great Mamiya Leaf promo for the month of May. May 1st through May 31st, customers will receive an additional discount on selected Mamiya Leaf products. We will offer three different opportunities. See details below: How it works: Buy any new Credo 50, 60 or 80 digital back – 5% discount Buy any new Credo 50, 60 or 80 camera system – 10% discount Buy … Read More →

Capture One 8.2.2 Released

Capture One Pro 8.2.2 Released

Phase One announced that they have released a service update 8.2.2 for Capture One which provides several bug fixes. We are still testing this release & recommend waiting to upgrade until our testing is complete. Read on for more details about the update, or visit our Download Archive to get it. Jump to: Features | Recommendations & Limitations 8.2.2 Update Features Bug fixes Fixed a few crashes Fixed an issue where … Read More →

Sony A-Mount Lens Updates

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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

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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

P45+ - ALPA 12 MAX - 72mm RDSTK - RK 07

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 →

Broncolor Introduces new broncolor FT System

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The broncolor FT System is a continuous lighting system, which is simply unbeatable for light output, flexibility and simplicity. With four Para reflectors available including accessories and a choice of 1600 W daylight or 2000 W halogen lamps, the FT-System is as easy to extend as it is to use. The broncolor HMI FT1600 is dimmable, provides constant colour at all times, and so is easy to mix with flash … Read More →

Tethering – The Weakest Links

Tethering Weakest Links

Stable tethering is vital to a successful shoot, but unfortunately, the tools used in that connection are the most overlooked part of a photographer’s or studio’s kit. Today, we are going to address the biggest issues we come across when it comes to tethering stability. Thunderbolt-to-FireWire 800 Connector If you’re using an older digital back, such as a Phase One H, P, P+, or Leaf Aptus back on a new … Read More →

Capture One Pro + Yosemite 10.10.3 update

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To Update or Not to Update Apple recently released the 10.10.3 update for Yosemite, but you might want to wait on installing it. Yes – Capture One Pro will work with it, and (as far as we can tell) no cameras or tethering functionality were significantly dropped. However We don’t recommend updating Yosemite at this time. This is largely because of a graphical bug introduced in Capture One Pro by … Read More →

Capture One 8.2.1 Tested & Approved

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This is a service release for Mac only providing bug fixes and camera support. We have tested this release and found it to be stable and safe to use. Go ahead and upgrade! Read on for more details about the update, or visit our Download Archive to get it. Jump to: Features | Recommendations & Limitations 8.2.1 Update Features Bug fixes Fixed an issue with incorrectly located crop handles when … Read More →

Canon Announces Lens Price Changes

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Canon USA has announced price reduction changes on its lineup of L Lenses, effective April 12th, 2015. Please see the list below for the increased savings for your future Canon purchases.