Lens Rentals is Testing The Sigma MC-11 Lens Adapter

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 10, 2016

Sigma MC 11

Lens Rentals has come to the conclusion that the Sigma MC-11 is a better option than an equivalent MetaBones adapter for professional work after a short period of initial testing. According to Lens Rentals all of the Canon glass they tried worked fine with the Sigma MC-11 while experiencing minimal limitations. This is a bit surprising, but I trust their analysis, because they are one of the few private organizations big enough to test for issues like reliability and lens variation.

Via Lens Rentals

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20% off ONA bags

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 10, 2016


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ONA is running a 20% off sale at the moment if you’re looking to pick up a bag. You can take advantage of the savings at B&H Photo or Adorama, but many of the authorized ONA retailers on Amazon have already sold out of their discounted bags. I currently own the Berlin II and decided to give The Hamilton a try because of this sale.

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Expanding Your Mind With IR… Video…

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 9, 2016

A few weeks ago I did a post on Fuji Addict about IR photography and I have been wanting to try something similar, with my Sony cameras, but now I think I’m going to try an IR video project. Philip Bloom assembled two (1,2) inspiring articles on IR/video that are a good read if you are looking for a project to get your creative juices flowing. Bloom’s modified full spectrum Sony RX100 IV captures some amazingly haunting images the make me want to modify my Original RX100. Without modification most modern digital cameras have some level of IR sensitivity, which can be seen with a quality R-72 Infrared Filter, but full spectrum is superior if you’re serious about IR.

Via Philip Bloom 1 and Philip Bloom 2

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Meike Lenses Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 9, 2016

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Amazon has the new Meike NEX E mount lenses available for order.
Meike MK-E-25-0.95 25mm f/0.95
Meike MK-E-28-2.8 28mm f/2.8
Meike MK-E-35-1.7 35mm f/1.7
Meike MK-E-50-2.0 50mm f/2.0

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Lightroom CC 2015.6 and Camera Raw Update 9.6 Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 8, 2016

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Adobe released Lightroom 6.6/Lightroom CC 2015.6/Camera Raw Update 9.6, Today which adds guided upright and support for a lot of great Zeiss, Sony, Voigtlander, Samyang and Rokinon lenses. Read More »

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Elinchrom EL-Skyport Plus HS Transmitter For Sony Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 8, 2016

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Since the launch of the Skyport Plus HS for Canon and Nikon, Sony users have been patiently awaiting their dedicated Transmitter. As promised, the most advanced Skyport ever is now available to Sony users. This will give them the ability to control and visualize power settings for all their compatible Elinchrom lights and the capability to shoot at speeds up to 1/8000s in Hi-Sync mode.

EL-Skyport Plus HS Features

  • Large LCD with unique, real-time display of remote flash power settings
  • Easy access buttons and rotation ring for fast setup and control
  • 20 Channels, 4 Groups for Normal and Speed Sync Modes
  • Hi-Sync, up to 1/8000sec with Sony, Canon and Nikon cameras
  • Extended working range up to 656ft (200m)
  • AF Illuminator and sure-lock mounting foot
  • USB port for future-proof upgrades

The EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus HS is now available for Sony, Canon and Nikon cameras.

EL19371 – EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus HS for Sony

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