Gear Announcement

    Irix goes long with their new 150mm f/2.8 1:1 macro lens
    Sep 24, 2018 John Aldred

    Irix seems to have taken a change of direction from their previous 11mm f/4 and 15mm f/2.4 ultrawide prime lenses. They’ve now officially announced their…

    Sony officially announces the wide angle 24mm f/1.4 GM full frame lens
    Sep 20, 2018 John Aldred

    Many were hoping for more announcements from Sony today, but as rumoured, it’s just the lens. So while there’s no new high-end APS-C or a…

    Novoflex is bringing legacy lens mount adapters to Nikon Z mirrorless cameras
    Sep 19, 2018 John Aldred

    If there’s one thing that German photography accessories manufacturer Novoflex is known for, it’s lens adapters. Sure, they don’t have fancy speedboosters and autofocus compatibility like…

    Manfrotto announces two new light and rigid carbon fibre professional video tripods
    Sep 18, 2018 John Aldred

    Manfrotto has today announced two new sets of Carbon Fibre Twin Leg video tripod legs. Designed to lighten the load while still being very rugged…

    The new MOZA Air 2 motorised gimbal has a crazy 4.2kg load capacity
    Sep 12, 2018 John Aldred

    Ever since the release of the Zhiyun Crane 2 with its 3.2kg load capacity, other companies seem to be pushing the boat out just a…

    Manfrotto launches a trio of new Befree travel tripods for photo and video
    Sep 12, 2018 John Aldred

    Manfrotto has just announced three new tripods. A new version of the Befree Live with Quick Power Lock (QPL) levers, mixing the best parts (yes,…

    Profoto launches the new small and portable B10 250 AirTTL strobe
    Sep 12, 2018 John Aldred

    The new portable Profoto B10 250 AirTTL strobe has officially been announced. It’s a tiny 250Ws strobe, about the size of a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens…

    Polaroid launches new “Mint” digital pocket printer & 2-in-1 instant digital camera
    Aug 30, 2018 John Aldred

    Polaroid has today announced two new products. There’s the Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 instant digital camera & printer and the Polaroid Mint instant digital pocket printer….

    Samsung announces the new X5 super fast 2.8GB/sec external SSD
    Aug 30, 2018 John Aldred

    Portable external SSDs are still in their fairly early days, as far as adoption goes. But that isn’t stopping companies like Samsung from making them…

    Aputure announces fives new LED light modifiers including a collaboration with Chimera
    Aug 29, 2018 John Aldred

    Aputure has today announced five new light modifiers for their range of LED lights. There are some sequels, new barndoors and one made in collaboration with…