Aurora HDR 2019 Announced


Aurora HDR 2019 is coming soon and they have some special pricing and bonuses if you preorder now.

Pre-Order Pricing:

  • Current users may upgrade at a price of $49 USD ($59 USD MSRP)
  • New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2019 at a price of $89 USD ($99 USD MRSP)

Pre-Order Bonuses:

  • Video Tutorial: Getting the Most from Aurora HDR 2019 by Trey Ratcliff
  • Landscape Photography Handbook by David Johnston
  • Burning Moods Looks by Richard Harrington

Here are the most essential changes:

  • New Quantum HDR Engine
  • LUTs support with 11 New Integrated LUTs
  • Photoshop plugins support
  • New HDR Smart Structure filter for realistic and artefact-free structure (can be found in the new HDR Enhance filter)
  • Presets are now called ‘Looks’
  • Improved Adjustable Gradient filter with new sliders for Shadows and Highlights added
  • Improved HDR Details Boost Effect (the photo is shown in high-resolution while fine-tuning the filter)
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ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF Update


ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF” announced soon will weigh 361 g. The lens composition is 8 groups 9 pieces, the shortest shooting distance is 24 cm, the filter diameter is 67 mm, optical vibration reduction is not installed.

via Nokishita

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Sony a9 Firmware 3.10 Released

Sony released firmware 3.10 with the following features:

  • Support of “SEL400F28GM”
    Adds a [Silent priority] option to the [Aperture Drive in AF] setting in the menu.
    *Using the lens “SEL400F28GM”, when [Silent priority] is selected, the sound emitted by the aperture drive will be reduced. This is useful in shooting conditions where camera noise should be kept to a minimum. Note that Auto Focus may become slower when [Silent priority] is selected.
  • Other improvements
    Improves the overall stability of the camera

Download Here

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Photons to Photos: Sony a7RIII vs Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7


Photons to Photos added the Canon EOS R and Nikon Z7 to their signal to noise ratio database. You can manipulate the data here and the Sony a7RIII does very well against Canon and Nikon’s new offerings. The Nikon and Canon data is based on pre-production cameras and might improve later so stay tuned.

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Sony a7RIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z7: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z6: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Canon EOS R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony APS-C Global Shutter Sensor Are Coming


Image Sensor World spotted 6 new global shutter sensors on Sony’s website. The IMX367LLA, IMX342LQA, IMX392LQR, IMX305LQR, IMX304LLR/LQR, and IMX267LLR/LQR are very interesting and range from 2.35MP 1/2.3-inch IMX392LLR/LQR to 31.5MP APS-C IMX342LLA/LQA.

The IMX342LQA could easily go in a camera like the Sony a6700 or a7000 and cause disruption in the APS-C Market. As exciting as the Fujifilm X-T3 launch has been an APS-C camera with a global shutter would be huge and shake up APS-C cameras. Read More »

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Water Housing for Sony Alpha 99 Mark II α99 II A99 Mk II

Water Housing for Sony Alpha 99 Mark II α99 II A99 Mk II
The C2100 kit includes:

  • an extremely durable, impact resistant polyurethane resin water housing,
  • an acrylic back plate with access to your DSLR’s essential controls,
  • a pistol grip equipped with a proprietary dual-stage autofocus trigger which allows precise control of your lens focus,
  • an interchangeable port (The Water Housing for Sony Alpha 99 Mark II α99 II A99 Mk II uses the L Mount Port Series),
  • a rugged left side hand grip, a camera tray, an auxiliary front shutter button (on the advanced version only)
  • and a ultra-smooth zoom control*

This is a complete water ready system; all you add is the camera and lens and you are equipped to go.
The Liquid Eye Model C2100 Water Housing for Sony Alpha 99 Mark II α99 II A99 Mk II is compatible with over 20 others different camera bodies. All that is needed to switch from one to another is to switch the camera tray, the back plate (for Advanced Models only), the camera plug (if the two cameras use different plugs) and the Shutter Extender (for Advanced Models only)

This complete housing system is affordably priced with no hidden fees – your price already includes handling and shipping.

* Zoom lenses require a gear sleeve to engage the water housings zoom control. These are subject to additional cost.

Product Information

Features

  • Housing made from High-strength, Durable Polyurethane
  • Pistol Grip is Dual Stage AF/Shutter (allows for both focusing and firing using one button) with Wrist Leash
  • Port is Interchangeable LP Port System for the Canon Lens Series
  • Left Side Hand Grip is Ergonomic and Strong
  • Stainless Steel Controls are Ergonomic Marine Grade Stainless
  • Lens Zoom Control Ready
  • Camera Tray System is Interchangeable
  • Auxiliary Front Shutter Control Button

Tech Specs

Size and Weight

  • Width: 200mm (7.75”)
  • Height: 180mm (7”)
  • Depth: 110mm (4.25”)
  • Weight: 1700g. (3.7lbs.) Housing with Back Plate, PG5 Pistol Grip, L-Side Grip and L-LP-65 Port

Materials

  • High Strength Polyurethane Resin Body, Ports, Side Grip, Camera Tray and  Base Plate
  • Acrylic Back Plate
  • Marine Grade Stainless Steel and Durable Composite Controls
  • Polyester Resin and Fiberglass Pistol Grip

Depth Rating

  • 10 meters (33 ft.)

Controls

On the housing

  • Front Shutter Button (not included on the standard model)
  • Zoom Control

On the Standard Back Plate

  • No Controls on the Acrylic Back Plate
  • Soft Ergonomic Rubber Eye Cup

On the Advanced Back Plate

  • Rear Dial
  • AF/MF
  • Movie
  • Multi-Selector 1-Way
  • Fn
  • Playback
  • C1
  • Menu
  • Soft Ergonomic Rubber Eye Cup

What’s in the Box of the Water Housing for Sony Alpha 99 Mark II α99 II A99 Mk II ?

  • C2100 Water Housing with Front Shutter, Zoom Control and Electronic Cabling
  • Camera Tray and Base Plate
  • Acrylic Back Plate with Controls
  • PG5 Dual Stage AF Pistol Grip with Wrist Leash.
  • Left Side Hand Grip
  • L-LP-65 Port with Neoprene Cover (or credit towards the port of your choice)
  • Tool kit – 3 Hex Keys (1.5mm, 2mm, 4mm), Spare Camera Plug and ILS Switch, 2 Spare 5×16 SS Hex screws, 2 spare 5x12mm SS Flat Head Machine Screws, Packet of Marine Grease.

via liquideye

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