Camera Accessories
Fotodiox Pro to release Vizelex Light Cannon Mark II soon
Micro Four Thirds photographers got excited when they found out that Fotodiox Pro will release a Nikon G lens adapter for their cameras. However, their joy turned to sorrow as the Vizelex Light Cannon failed to meet the demands. Now, the company has revealed that the Mark II version is coming soon to fix all the problems.
Muku Shuttr acts as a remote shutter for your smartphone
Meeting with old friends or colleagues is quite nice and the occasion must be immortalized with a group shot. However, it is hard to put everybody in the picture, since someone has to take the photo. Muku Shuttr solves this problem by becoming the world’s first remote shutter for the camera found in your iPhone or Android device.
LumoPro LP180 quad-sync manual flash announced with new design
LumoPro LP180 quad-sync manual flash has been finally unveiled by the accessory maker, which has also revealed the product’s release date and price. The LP180 will be released on July 16 for a little under $200 with a series of new features, including a 1/4-20 mount thread and a high-voltage battery port.
Metabones Nikon G Speed Booster revealed for Micro Four Thirds and NEX cameras
The Metabones Nikon G Speed Booster is finally here. The popular accessory maker has just announced and launched a Nikon G lens adapter for Sony “E” and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Photographers using such cameras will be able to experience the power of full frame using the new Speed Booster as of right now.
STABiLGO aims to stabilize your GoPro Hero cameras
Action photography is nice and all, but keeping videos steady is a whole other business. GoPro Hero cameras can record high-quality movies, but sometimes things go beyond usable footage. A project on Kickstarter, describing a motorized stabilizer called STABiLGO, is aiming to fix this problem by maintaining videos stable.
New Shutterbug Remote device seeking funds on CrowdIt
Shutterbug Remote is an accessory which acts like a remote controller for your DSLR camera. It can be connected to an iPhone or iOS tablet through Bluetooth Low Energy technology. A new version is due in September, but it needs funding, so a project has been launched on a crowd-funding platform, called CrowdIt.
Capture Camera Clip v2 meets Kickstarter goal in three days
Capture Camera Clip is a popular accessory which gives photographers the possibility of carrying their cameras. However, its creators felt that they could do more, so Capture Camera Clip v2 has been born, along with new features. The best part about it is that it has reached its funding goal, meaning that it is coming this August.
Sony RX100M2 accessories list leaked
Sony is rumored to hold a product launch event on June 27, when the company will announce two new cameras and a couple of auxiliary products for them. It appears that the Sony RX100M2 accessories will include a new grip attachment and a filter adapter, which will be compatible with the RX100, too.
BeSteady One camera stabilizer tackles MōVI with cheaper price
The whole world of cinematography has been amazed when Freefly Systems and Vincent Laforet have unveiled MōVI, a handheld camera stabilizer. The device is not so expensive for professionals, but regular people do not have $15,000 lying around. This is where BeSteady One comes in, as a cheaper, but great alternative.
DCkina unveils gorgeous iPhone Shutter Grip
Have you ever wanted to add a shutter grip to your iPhone? Did you even think about getting a tripod mount for your iOS device? Well, if you considered these two, then you would definitely want an external battery, too. Thankfully, DCkina provides an all-in-one solution for all your problems, thanks to the new iPhone Shutter Grip.
Manfrotto announces KLYP iPhone 5 case, app, and PIXI tripod
Manfrotto releases a new KLYP iPhone 5 case and improves it with LED lights and a PIXI tripod that supports many DSLR cameras. In addition to that, a special iPhone application will take photos at the sound of clapping hands.
Full line-up of Nikon mirrorless cameras gets firmware update
Nikon will make a lot of people happy, as it has released a firmware update for each camera of mirrorless series. The “1” system shooters can now be upgraded, in order to support the new Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 prime lens, as well as the FT1 mount adapter and GP-N100 GPS unit accessories, while some bugs have also been squashed.
Eye-Fi Mobi card is here to instantly share photos with mobile devices
Eye-Fi continues the tradition of WiFi-compatible SD cards with the introduction of the Mobi card. This new product is aimed at smartphone and tablet owners who want to quickly edit and share images on social networks. From now on, they will be able to share higher-quality photos, captured with dedicated cameras.
MōVI gimbal and Red Epic 5K camera capture stunning IR short film
Popular movie producer and photographer, Vincent Laforet, has released a short movie captured entirely with a modified Red Epic 5K camera. The recorder has been used to create an infra red movie somewhere in Hollywood. In order to capture the stunning shots, Laforet has also appealed to the amazing MōVI gimbal.
di-GPS announces Eco Pro-F and Pro-S GPS for Nikon cameras
Geotagging photos is a common practice among photographers, who want to keep track of the locations where they have captured their imagery. di-GPS has introduced a couple of solutions for Nikon’s professional and “prosumer” cameras, allowing lensmen to add location information to their imagery at little costs and battery life.
Mount July filters campaign goes live on Kickstarter
A couple of Stanford University students, Olivia Vagelos and Martin Bush, have begun a Kickstarter project consisting of multi-color graduated filters for SLR lenses. The Mount July filters can be also attached to any 52mm and 58mm lenses, in order to provide beautiful Instagram-like effects, but with endless creative possibilities.
MoVI M10 and MR questions answered, release date expected for July 2013
Freefly Systems has been overwhelmed by questions coming from cinematographers who want to purchase the MōVI camera stabilizers. The gyro-based M10 and MR gimbals are currently available for pre-order, so the customers want to find out more about the accessories. Well, their questions have been finally answered.
New Sony Action Cam firmware released, accessories coming soon
Sony has decided to release a firmware update for its Action Cams. The new software is packing support for full HD video recording at 60 frames per second. However, the bigger news is the announcement of multiple accessories for the shooters, including a dog mount, Skeleton Frame, Surfboard, and a Wrist Mount.
Snapzoom – the smartphone-to-scope adapter
Snapzoom adapter will enable capturing images through a wide range of scopes with your smartphone by providing secure attachment. Thanks to a great response from crowd-funding website Kickstarter, the adapter will become available by September 2013.
Sea & Sea announces Canon EOS 6D underwater housing
Sea & Sea has developed a Canon EOS 6D underwater housing in its high-end MDX series which will be able to withstand depths of up to 330 feet. Except for depth-of-field preview, the MDX 6-D will access all of the camera’s functions, helped by an ergonomic design.
Instagram-like Mount July filters coming to DSLR cameras soon
Two Stanford product design students have come up with the world’s first radially graduated filters for DSLR and film cameras. The filters will provide Instagram-like effects for images taken with professional shooters. However, the Mount July filters will offer extended customization, allowing lensmen to capture dynamic imagery.
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