New Professional Rode VideoMic NTG

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 26, 2019


Rode VideoMic NTG: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

  • Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering unmatched acoustic transparency and a natural, uncoloured sound.
  • Highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and very flat frequency response
  • Unique infinitely variable gain control
  • Auto-sensing 3.5mm output interacts seamlessly with both cameras and mobile devices
  • Class-compliant USB-C output with headphone output for seamless audio monitoring
  • Digital switching – controls high-pass filter, pad, high frequency boost, and safety channel
  • dB peak warning light
  • Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 30+ hours of recording, charges via USB-C
  • High-quality Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting with cable management and a sliding rail to adjust mic placement on a camera cold shoe.
  • Lightweight (94g) and rugged aerospace-grade aluminium construction

VideoMic NTG Specifications
ACOUSTIC & ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

Acoustic PrinciplePressure gradient electret condenser
Polar PatternSupercardioid
Frequency Range20Hz – 20kHz
Frequency Response35Hz – 18kHz ±3 dB
Output Impedance10Ω
Signal to noise Ratio79 dBA
Dynamic Range105dB SPL (A-weighted, as per IEC651)
Equivalent Noise15dB SPL (A-weighted, as per IEC651)
Sensitivity-26 dB re 1V/Pa (50mV @ 94dB SPL) ± 1dB @ 1kHz
Input SPL @ 1% THD120dB SPL
High Pass Filter Frequency75Hz, 150Hz
Battery Life30+ hours
Battery Capacity350mAh
Output Connection3.5mm auto-sensing USB-C
Bit Depth24-bit
Sample Rates48kHz
OS RequirementsMac OS 10.12

Windows 10

Weight (g)94
DimensionsDiameter: 21.6mm

Length: 171mm

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Two Sony Cameras Make National Geographic’s Best New Compact Cameras For Travelers List

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 25, 2019


Sony has been dominating the mirrorless market so it is not surprising that two of their cameras made National Geographic’s Best New Compact Cameras For Travelers List. Last year National Geographic recognized the RX100VI and RX10IV as being a top travel camera and this year they have given 2 Sony cameras the honor of being picked as The Best New Compact Cameras For Travelers for 2020.

Sony RX100VIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

“No other camera in this size has autofocus or shoot speeds close to this little wonder. We’re talking 20 frames per second (FPS) with real-time autofocus/auto exposure. Thanks to new sensor tech borrowed from Sony’s flagship a9 series, this model also shoots electronically with almost no distortion of moving subjects. In practice, this means silent shooting and high shutter speeds for working in bright light.”

Sony a6600: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

“The a6600 is the first Sony APS-C camera to use the larger Z-style battery that powers all of Sony’s newer generation full-frame mirrorless cameras, pushing through roughly 800 shots on a single charge.”

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via National Geographic

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Savings Sunday Black Friday Count Down Edition

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 24, 2019


Black Friday is right around the corner, but many retailers are starting their savings early. Below are links to all of the current savings available in addition to the Fujifilm deals this year.

Early Black Friday Savings
B&H Photo Holiday Savings
Amazon Black Friday Count Down
Amazon Devices Deals
Adorama Black Friday Now


Amazon is currently offering 15% back on various products including Sony cameras. You can find a list here.

Camera Bodies
Sony a9 (Save $500):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIII (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7III (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7rII (Save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7II (Save $500):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7sII (Save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony a6500 (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6000 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a5100 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama


Lens Deals
E-Mount Lens Deals
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II Save $150
Sigma E-mount Lenses
Zeiss E-mount Lenses
Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Save $50

Accessory Deals
Lexar Memory Cards
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

General Deals
Deal Zone
Featured Deals
Mac Book Pro Savings save up to$1,500
Apple Holiday Savings save up to $500


Software Deals
Adobe Creative Cloud 12 Month Subscription Save $240
Luminar 4 & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2020 NEW
Photolemur

FE Lenses
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Zeiss Planar T* 5omm f/1.4 (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama 
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

NEX Lenses
Sony 20mm f/2.8 Alpha E-mount (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Zeiss Batis and Loxia Savings:
Zeiss Batis 135mm (Save $204): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Zeiss Batis 18mm (Save $240): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Zeiss Batis 25mm (Save $349): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Zeiss Batis 85mm (Save $150): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

Additional Zeiss Savings

Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm f/5.6 ASPH (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 ASPH III (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 FE (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 ASPH (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 FE (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 ASPH (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma Savings
Sigma MC-11(Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Laowa Savings can be found at VenusOptic or at B&H Photo.

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SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Release Date Announcement

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 22, 2019


Sigma Pre-Order: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

B&H Photo says they expect the lens to ship on December 17th, but Sigma just released an announcement with Dec. 20th so not much variance. So plan accordingly if you expected to have the lens on or around the 17th and be prepared for it to possibly be the 20th. There is also an upcoming rental experience on Dec. 8th that you can take advantage of below.

SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Release Date Announcement
Sigma Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the release date of SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art. A standard large-aperture zoom lens with best-in-class performance that demonstrates overwhelming resolving power over the entire second zoom range of the “Art Zoom” with the latest design optimized for mirrorless operation

High performance due to large aperture zoom. Based on this belief, 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art , which became the first of SIGMA’s mirrorless “Art Zoom” , achieved a very high resolution. And it has been passed on to the second edition, 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art .
By taking advantage of the exclusive mirrorless design, we succeeded in reducing size and weight while achieving a uniform and high resolution from the center to the periphery of the entire zoom range. In addition, compatibility with the latest mirrorless camera body and the ability to assist in various shooting situations meet the high demands of professional and high amateurs.
14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art is a new generation “Art Zoom” flagship and the standard large-aperture zoom lens, the 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art .
About the product name: “DG” is used for lenses designed with a 35 mm size image circle, and “DN” is used for lenses designed for mirrorless cameras with a short flange back. I will write.

Release date: December 20 (Friday)
Price: 135,000 yen (excluding tax)
Bar code: L-Mount 00-85126-57869-5 / Sony E-mount 00-85126-57865-7
Accessories: Case, flower with lock Hood (LH878-03)
compatible mount: L mount, Sony E mount

* L mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera.
* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.

Click here for more information on this product .
Sample gallery here
impressions here.

This product will be rented at the New Product Lending Experience 2019 Winter held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo on December 8, 2019 (Saturday). Please. (Advance application system)

Click here for details on the New Product Rental Experience 2019 Winter
https://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/new/2019/11/22/4263/

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JJC RX100 VII Metal Hand Grip Bracket For Sony RX100VII

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 21, 2019


JJC recently released their metal handgrip for the Sony RX100VII. It looks like a nice design that allows you to access all of the ports you might need to without having to remove the grip.

  • Compatibility: The hand grip is designed for Sony RX100 VII. Made of premium aluminum alloy, sturdy & durable
  • Comfortable: With the handle & anti-slip microfiber leather, you will enjoy a more comfortable and secure hold
  • Opening for Battery&Card: The large opening on the bottom allows you to remove the battery & memory card without taking off the grip
  • Hole for speaker: A speaker hole for easily accessing to the camera speaker
  • Convenience: Not affect the usage of the fold-out screen. Can mount this grip to the tripod or other devices via the 1/4″-20 socket

The grip is available on Amazon

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Tamron 50mm, 80mm and 105mm f/2.8 Full Frame Patents Found Plus a 35mm f/1.8

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 21, 2019


It looks like Tamron is rapidly developing mirrorless lenses. The first list of new lenses coming was leaked here and now we have 4 more. If you look below you will notice there are two 105mm f/2.8, which is probably an indication that Tamron is making some lenses with tweaked designs to take advantage of different mirrorless mounts. Up until recently, most mirrorless lenses have been designed first for Sony E-Mount and repurposed for other camera mounts, but now there are mirrorless cameras with shorter flange distances that might need tweaks to get optimal results.


50 mm f/2.8 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 1
Focal length: 49.9833 mm
F number: 2.6093
Half angle of view: 23.1943
Image height: 21.64 mm


80 mm f/2.8 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 2
Focal length: 78.8596 mm
F number: 2.8545
Half angle of view: 15.1335
Image height: 21.64 mm


105 mm f/2.8 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 3
Focal length: 104.9887 mm
F number: 2.8961
Half angle of view: 11.4568
Image height: 21.64 mm


35 mm f/1.8 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 4
Focal length: 36.0396 mm
F number: 1.8823
Half angle of view: 30.7315
Image height: 21.64 mm


105 mm f/2.8 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 5
Focal length: 105.0016 mm
F number: 2.8622
Half angle of view: 11.5959
Image height: 21.64 mm

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

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