Camera Accessories
LockCircle’s Prime Circle XE system will use wireless aperture control
LockCircle, a still relatively unknown accessory manufacturer, has announced that it will launch a set of 10 prime lenses that will use remote aperture control. The set will be benefiting from a collaboration with Carl Zeiss optics.
Ikelite releases Nikon D7100 underwater housing
Nikon has recently announced the D7100 camera. It did not take too long for Ikelite to develop an underwater housing for the DSLR. As a result, Nikon D7100 owners can buy a waterproof housing for the shooter, in order to take the camera at depths of 200 feet / 60 meters and capture footage of the amazing aquatic life.
Vincent Laforet reveals revolutionary MōVI camera stabilizer
Vincent Laforet and Freefly Systems have announced a tri-axis gyro-stabilized camera gimbal, which is aimed at changing the cinematography industry. It is called MōVI and it will keep videos steady under all circumstances, despite being lightweight and small. The whole system is on display at the NAB Show 2013 in Las Vegas.
Phottix launches 16″ Multi Boom flash bracket
Phottix is continuing its tradition of useful accessories with the launch of the 16″ Multi Boom flash bracket for umbrella softboxes. The product is available now for standard umbrella-style swivels made by Phottix itself or by other manufacturers. The Multi Boom can hold two flash guns, which can be tilted up to 180 degrees.
New Transcend 64GB microSDXC UHS-I memory card now available
Transcend has introduced a new storage card for digital camera, smartphone, and tablet owners. The brand new 64GB microSDXC Ultra-High Speed Class 1 memory card has been designed to provide data transfer speeds of up to 45 megabytes per second, while providing enough space for ten thousand photos.
Supraflux Video Camera Stabilizer to keep your videos nice and steady
Supraflux became popular among photography fans after reaching the goal of its “Picosteady” campaign on Kickstarter. The company is now back on the platform with another interesting project, called Video Camera Stabilizer. In fact, it is so interesting that it managed to raise its money goal in under two days.
Nauticam unveils NA-EOSM underwater housing for Canon EOS M
Nauticam has announced a new underwater housing. It is aimed at Canon EOS M users and will allow oceanographers to take the mirrorless camera to depths of 100 meters. The Nauticam NA-EOSM underwater housing for the Canon EOS M is scheduled to become available in the United States as of March 20, 2013.
Adata announces new Premier series SD and microSD memory cards
Adata, one of the largest memory component suppliers in the world, has introduced a new series of SD and microSD cards called Premier. The new memory cards are rugged and they support very fast read / writing speeds. Adata’s Premier cards are aimed at all electronic devices, including for usage in digital cameras.
JackPod seeks funding to become a universal smartphone tripod mount
The Kickstarter platform had been used by thousands of people to launch their projects. Photographers are making use of it, as well, and the latest idea, from someone who understand the needs of photography, is called JackPod! It consists of a universal smartphone tripod mount, but it needs money to become a reality.
olloclip 3-in-1 lens adapter for iPod Touch available now
olloclip is the manufacturer of the popular 3-in-1 lens for iPhone. The lens can be attached to an iPhone in order to provide macro, fisheye, or wide-angle effects while taking photos with the smartphone. At the users’ requests, the company has released a lens adapter, allowing iPod Touch owners to make use of the accessory.
Think Tank introduces three new camera accessories for photographers
Think Tank has just introduced three new camera accessories for professional photographers, allowing them to carry around even more digital imaging gear. They were designed by professionals for professionals and they include a Limited Edition of the popular Pixel Pocket Rocket memory card holder.
GoPro Hero3 cameras damaging 64GB SD cards beyond repair
The GoPro Hero3 cameras are adored by many photographers and film-makers, because they are small, lightweight, and durable, while being able to record HD videos. However, some of them are starting to change their opinion due to an exFAT file system problem which causes 64GB SD cards to be damaged beyond repair.
PocketWizard Plus X radio triggers officially announced
PocketWizard has continued its tradition of super radio triggers with the announcement of the Plus X wireless transmitters and receivers. The new system has been released one year after its predecessor. It promises great things, including extended range, backwards compatibility, and battery life for a very small price.
Satechi Bluetooth Smart Trigger controls Canon cameras via iPhone
Satechi has extended its line of useful accessories with the launch of the Bluetooth Smart Trigger for Canon cameras. The Smart Trigger can be purchased as of today and it can be installed on a Canon shooter, allowing photographers to control their cameras from an iPhone or iPad, through Bluetooth 4.0 technology.
Aquatica announces AD4 underwater housing for Nikon D4
Aquatica is one of the oldest companies to provide underwater housings for cameras. The company continues its tradition with the launch of the AD4 underwater housing for the Nikon D4. The owners of the DSLR can now go down to depths of more than 400 feet, without fearing for the integrity of their camera.
Extrasensory Devices announces Luxi, a cheap light meter for iPhone
The “Auto” mode on a DSLR camera will not always choose the correct settings, therefore photos may turn out overexposed or underexposed. Extrasensory Devices will allow all photographers to use the “Manual” mode with the help of Luxi, a very cheap incident light meter adapter which can be attached on iPhones.
Nikon introduces WR-1 Transceiver wireless remote control
With both the S3500 and D7100 already announced, Nikon has decided to spice things up by introducing a new wireless remote control for DSLR cameras. The WR-1 Transceiver is now official, as a device which extends the range and functionality of the controls found on Nikon DSLR cameras.
Ikelite releases Nikon D5200 underwater housing for oceanographers
Oceanography is not cheap. Not very practical either, if you are trying to do it with a Nikon D5200. Well, Ikelite has managed to achieve at least one thing: it released an underwater housing for Nikon’s DSLR camera. Moreover, if you consider $1,500 to be cheap, then you will agree that the company solved both problems with its accessory.
Photojojo’s Polarizing Clip-on Filter reduces glare for iPhoneographers
Taking photos in direct sunlight is not very easy. Doing it with a smartphone does not make the job less difficult. However, Photojojo has found the perfect solution in the body of the Polarizing Clip-on Filter, an accessory which cuts down sun glare in images taken with iPhones and Android smartphones or tablets.
Nauticam releases NA-NEX6 underwater housing for the Sony NEX-6 camera
Nauticam has announced a new underwater housing for oceanographers. Users who want to take their Sony NEX-6 mirrorless camera underwater can perform this action thanks to the NA-NEX6 housing. The manufacturer also confirmed that the underwater housing for the NEX-6 is available as of today at select retailers.
Become an astrophotographer with the latest Vixen Polarie Star Tracker
Astrophotography is getting traction. So far it has been very hard to take photos of the stars because the equipment is very expensive. However, technological advancements in optics have allowed companies like Vixen to release mounts for DSLR cameras which come in handy when taking photos of the stars.
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