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    PolarPro LightLeak 16mm

    PolarPro LightLeak lens set gives your shots a retro analogue feel
    Aug 22, 2024 John Aldred

    Speaking of brands stepping on the toes of Lensbaby and Lomography, Samyang isn’t the only one encroaching on their territory. PolarPro, too, now has an…

    Samyang-interchangeable-lens-lens

    Samyang Remaster Slim is an interchangeable lens …lens
    Aug 22, 2024 John Aldred

    When I saw this, I heard Xzibit in my head yelling, “Hey, dawg, we heard you liked interchangeable lenses” in my head. It’s an interchangeable…

    Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 for Leica M

    Thypoch expands Simera lens series with a new 50mm f/1.4 for Leica M
    Aug 20, 2024 John Aldred

    Thypoch isn’t a name that anyone had heard of a couple of years ago. They entered the market in September 2023 with a clear focus…

    Godox Cube-S 2.4GHz wireless microphone system

    Godox Cube-S is a tiny wireless smartphone mic with 300 metres of range
    Aug 19, 2024 John Aldred

    Godox has launched another wireless microphone system. This time, it’s the Godox Cube-S ($55-119). It’s available as a single or twin transmitter kit in both…

    Knowled MG1200R RGB LED Light

    Godox Knowled MG1200R LED pumps out 1200W of RGB colour
    Aug 19, 2024 John Aldred

    Godox has announced a new RGB version of its Knowled MG1200 LED light. The Godox MG1200R ($4990) is a 1200-watt LED light with a wide…

    various thread mount lenses

    One lens that could rule the world
    Aug 19, 2024 David Prochnow

    So, you’ve been waiting since 1930 for the perfect lens to mount on your threaded flange Leica 1(C) camera. Variously named the Leica screw mount,…

    First Look at OBSBOT Talent All-In-One Monitor
    Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

    Video switchers have become all the rage over the last few years. No longer content with just shoving our camera into an Elgato Cam Link,…

    SmallRig Wireless Follow Focus Kit (Lite) 4296

    SmallRig’s new Wireless Follow Focus Kit provides low-budget remote control
    Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

    SmallRig has announced its new Wireless Follow Focus Kit (Lite), or “4296”, to avoid confusion in the SmallRig lineup. It’s a low-budget kit at only…

    Nanlite Alien 150C and 300C

    Nanlite’s kicks off new “Alien” series with 150W and 300W RGBWW LED Panels
    Aug 13, 2024 John Aldred

    Nanlite has announced the new Alien 150C ($999) and Alien 300C ($1,499). The new lights launch Nanlite’s “next-generation” series of “advanced professional panel light”. They’re…

    Tilta VT05 Travel Video Tripod

    Tilta expands lineup with BT03 tabletop tripod and VT05 travel video tripod
    Aug 12, 2024 John Aldred

    Tilta’s a relative latecomer to the world of tripods. After entering the tripod market only a few months ago, the company is already expanding its…