Because of their size and the heavy glass components inside, large lenses are subject to something known as ‘zoom creep’ where they have the tendency to extend or collapse under their own weight when pointed upwards or downwards. In some situations the problem can be easily solved by just holding the zoom ring, but other… Continue reading »
Oct
31
New E-GO Line of Protective Bags from Jill-e
Jill-e (Orlando, FL, www.jill-e.com) recently introduced the E-GO Collection, a new line of protective bags that meet the needs of the contemporary, fast-paced woman. Designed to deliver a convenient one-bag option that both protects and organizes a woman’s “tools of the trade”, the E-GO Collection includes the Laptop Valise, Laptop Satchel, Tablet Messenger, Laptop Tote,… Continue reading »
Oct
27
RoundFlash Soft Box Improves Your Portraits with a Donut Diffuser
To avoid shadows on their face and to produce a lovely halo effect in their eyes, portrait photographers often use a ring flash, which completely encircles the lens with light for even illumination. But it also results in a telltale darkened halo around the subject that the cheaper RoundFlash could alleviate. Combining the best features… Continue reading »
Oct
27
LumaPix Offers Beta FotoFusion Software for the Macintosh
LumaPix (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, www.LumaPix.com) continues to offer a beta version for the Mac of the popular FotoFusion album-layout application. Now in version 5, FotoFusion is a stand-alone professional photography software package that creates wedding albums, photobooks, portraiture and other complex image layouts. It includes power tools that automatically arrange images into multi-page albums, that… Continue reading »
Oct
26
New Economical Light Kits from Hensel USA
Hensel USA (www.henselusa.com) recently introduced two additions to its Integra line of professional flash equipment: the Mini 600 and the Mini 900 Kits. Priced at $1099 and $1599 respectively, the new kits feature sold metal construction, cooling fans, recycle times from 0.25 second to 1.2 second, and flash durations of up to 1/9000 of a… Continue reading »
Oct
25
Versatile Wireless All-In-One Photo Printers from Canon
Canon U.S.A. (Lake Success, NY, www.usa.canon.com) is marketing the new Pixma MG8220 and MG6220 as two additions to the company’s line of Wireless Photo All-In-One models. Both printers have the ability to print from nearly any screen, whether on a cell phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. They also feature Intelligent Touch Technology, which significantly… Continue reading »
Oct
24
Adorama Introduces Portable Flashpoint II Monolights
Adorama (New York City, NY, www.adorama.com) recently rolled out Flashpoint II monolights, the second generation of its bestselling line. The new monolights plug straight into an outlet, or can be used on location using Adorama’s dedicated NiMH battery pack. They include the Flashpoint II 320M, a 150-watt/second unit; the Flashpoint II 620M, a 300-watt/second unit;… Continue reading »
Oct
21
George Eastman House Hosts W.M. Hunt Photo Collection
The George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film (Rochester, NY, www.eastmanhouse.org) is currently hosting one of the largest photo exhibitions in its history. Consisting of more than 500 photographs, “The Unseen Eye: Photographs from the W.M. Hunt Collection” will be on display at the museum from October 1, 2011 through February 19, 2012.… Continue reading »
Oct
20
Win Your Own Gallery Exhibit
Pikto (Toronto, ON Canada, www.pikto.com) is sponsoring a photo contest for up-and-coming photographers that gives the winner a Gallery Exhibit at one of Toronto’s hottest venues. The winner also receives $5000 towards the production of the exhibition, including opening reception, professional PR support and a two-month exhibition. Deadline for entries: November 15, 2011. The winning… Continue reading »