Introducing the Reinforced Gitzo Ball Head Series 4

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 30, 2021


Gitzo just released new reinforced tripods that would pair well with Sony’s long glass. You can read more about the changes on Explora.

  • The standout feature of this tripod head has to be the impressive weight capacity of 66 lb. This should easily accommodate even the heaviest DSLR/mirrorless and super-tele lens combinations, making it a perfect choice for wildlife, birding, and nature shooting, especially when a gimbal head is too unwieldy or doesn’t offer the desired range of movement.
  • Despite accommodating up to 66 lb, the tripod head itself weighs just about 2 lb. Its relatively light weight and compact form factor pair perfectly with select Systematic tripods to create a portable but highly stable support system. In fact, the Series 4 head with a lever lock will be available in a kit with your choice of Series 3, Series 4, or Series 5 Systematic Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs.
  • It features an Arca-type compatible quick-release plate, of course, and is available with either traditional screw knob or fast-action lever locking mechanisms.
  • As you would expect from Gitzo, the ball itself has been designed for smooth and reliable use, even under heavy loads. The aluminum ball is a smooth-coated hollow sphere and is rated to perform in a wide temperature range from -22°F to 158°F.
  • A dedicated thermo-stable fluid panning cartridge ensures super-smooth horizontal panning motions for tracking laterally moving subjects or just for seamless panoramic stitching movements.
  • For intuitive and responsive handling, the ball head features an independent friction control wheel and a fast lock knob for quickly freeing the head to track subjects at a moment’s notice.
  • There’s also an independent panning lock and an integrated bubble level to further suit making accurate compositions.

Gitzo Systematic Series 5 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Arca-Type Series 4 Center Ball Head with Lever Release
B&H Photo / Adorama

Gitzo Systematic Series 4 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Arca-Type Series 4 Center Ball Head with Lever Release
B&H Photo / Adorama

Gitzo Systematic Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Arca-Type Series 4 Center Ball Head with Lever Release
B&H Photo / Adorama

Gitzo GIGH4383LR Series 4 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Lever Release QR Receiver”
B&H Photo / Adorama

Gitzo GIGH4383QD Series 4 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver
B&H Photo / Adorama

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Tamron 16-70mm f/4 Patient Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 30, 2021


Tamron 16-70mm f/4 Patient
[Public number] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-67805 (P2021-67805A) click here
[Publication date] April 30, 3rd year of Reiwa (2021.4.30)
[Title of Invention] Zoom Lens and Imaging Device
Embodiment 1
Focal length: 16.4867 35.0004 67.8794 mm
F number: 4.1174 4.1076 4.1432
Half angle of view (degree): 53.8837 29.8398 16.1054

via hi-lows-note.blog.ss-blog.jp

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Atomos Ninja V H.265 Recording Coming in May and New Atomos Ninja V+ 8k Model Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 29, 2021


Atomos NINJA V: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Atomos NINJA V+: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Welcoming new members to the Atomos Ninja Family
Melbourne, Australia – 28th April 2021 – Atomos is thrilled to announce that it is expanding the Ninja family, with two exciting new Ninja products and a major update for Ninja V!

Ninja V receives the option for H.265 codec upgrade, Ninja V+ – is built for Apple ProRes RAW 8K productions, and Ninja Stream – 4Kp60 HDR for a high-quality social distancing production environment.

The Ninja V receives H.265 (HEVC)
The original Ninja V, launched in 2018, remains the most popular Atomos product and receives the ability to add the H.265 (HEVC) codec. The 5” 1000nit 10-stop HDR-monitor allows users to accurately monitor and record from either HDMI or SDI. Atomos continues to expand Apple ProRes RAW support on all partner cameras over HDMI and SDI. The Ninja V will continue to receive updates for cameras and additional functionality via AtomX modules whilst remaining at the price of $595.

The popular Ninja V is the workhorse and creative tool of choice for the wider film and pro-video industries and will now benefit from the addition of H.265 workflows, with up to 4Kp60 10-bit 4:2:2 full ‘i’ frame with options for 8-bit at various data rates. Atomos will be adding these features through a simple one-click $99 upgrade from my.atomos.com in May 2021.

Welcoming the Ninja V+
Atomos is excited to reveal the new Ninja V+ and Ninja V+ Pro Kit, building on the foundation of the Ninja V, coming to you in May 2021. The Ninja V+ delivers high quality accurate monitoring and extended recording capabilities for your camera of choice. Delivering support for continuous recording of 8Kp30 and 4Kp120 in Apple ProRes RAW adding to the great workflow of Ninja V, that bring together the great partnerships with camera manufactures and the world’s leading editing systems for our customers.

Included in the codec arsenal is the ability to record video inputs using the10-bit H.265 (HEVC) codec for high quality compressed recordings with small file sizes, which is perfect for the world we now live in, where streaming and sharing online has dramatically increased.

Ninja V+, sports a new stealth grey bezel and expands the processing power to deliver for 8k and high-frame-rate RAW recording. Using the latest chip technology, this premium Ninja has plenty of grunt to be able to record ProRes RAW at even higher frame rates and higher resolutions than the Ninja V. The extra horsepower under the hood allows the platform to add other ‘plus’ features when combined with future Atomos products and upcoming AtomX modules. The efficiency of ProRes RAW opens the possibility for creativity with the increase in resolution or frame rate whilst maintaining a workflow that can seamlessly slide on to the timeline of your existing ProRes RAW projects. Read More »

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Sony 50mm f/1.2 SEL50F12GM Shortages

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 29, 2021


Notice regarding supply of lens FE 50mm F1.2 GM “SEL50F12GM” for digital single-lens camera α [E mount]
Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

The lens FE 50mm F1.2 GM “SEL50F12GM” for the digital single-lens camera α [E-mount] released on April 23, 2021 (Friday) has received orders that greatly exceeded our expectations, and is a product. It may take some time before delivery.

We are currently making every effort to meet the needs of our customers, so please wait for a while.

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Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM:  Amazon / B&H Photo / Moment / Adorama

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Save $501 on Sony a7RIV Bundle

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 28, 2021


The Sony a7RIV is being updated slightly with the Sony a7RIVa which has no impact on image quality. So B&H Photo is discounting a current Sony a7RIV bundle until 5/2 so don’t miss out.

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Firmware Updates Announced for FX9 and FX6 Cinema Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 28, 2021


Sony FX9: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FX6: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Firmware Updates Announced for FX9 and FX6 Cinema Cameras
4K 120p RAW output coming to both the FX6 and FX9. Anamorphic desqueeze, Cinemascope frame lines and Super 16mm Center Scan mode also coming to FX9. Please refer to the release below for more details.


Sony Announces Latest IP, Cloud Solutions and Imaging Products for More Flexible and Scalable Productions and Workflows
New Technologies Connect People Across Locations to Support New Remote and Real-time Realities

PARAMUS, NJ — April 21, 2021 — Sony is offering a series of new upgrades and innovations across the full range of its professional media products and solutions aligned with leading industry trends focused on Internet Protocol (IP), Cloud and Imaging. The market transformation is fueled by the need to produce high quality content from any location, through scalable and efficient workflows.

“For the last year, in the face of unprecedented circumstances, Sony has been working tirelessly to match the changes in market needs with useful and pragmatic innovations,” said Theresa Alesso, Pro Division President, Sony Electronics Inc. “As remote, distributed production coupled with efficient workflows become the standard way of working, we will continue to introduce technology based around IP, Cloud, AI, and Imaging quality that enables customers to transform their business.” Read More »

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