Sony has lowered the price of its Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 premium superzoom. The MSRP in the US is now $ 998, down from $ 1299, and prices in Europe have dropped as well (though it’s unclear if they’re official). It’s not known if this was a planned price reduction, or a reaction to the Panasonic FZ1000 which is about to hit store shelves at a list price of $ 899. Read more
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Cecilia Gallery Camera Straps Review
When FashionPhotographyBlog.com was approached by Cecilia Gallery to review their camera straps I was excited. I had seen their products on their website and on first impressions I thought they looked really trendy and exuded quality… a perfectly stylish camera accessory. I have always been intrigued about ancient civilizations, particularly the Incas, so when I saw their hand-woven Peruvian designs I was in a happy place.
If you haven’t heard of Cecilia Gallery before, the story of the online store began in Cusco, Peru in 2011. During the filming of a documentary, Michael Fleisch purchased a woolen belt made of alpaca wool from a peddler on the street. With a belt and scrap leather in hand he presented these items to a cobbler and requested that they be fashioned into something that resembled his strap for his Canon camera. The result was the basis of a unique product that he and his friend, MacLean Fisher could create a potential business together, that lead them to León, Mexico where they worked with the skilled leather artisans there. Two years later in 2013, Celia Gallery was formed.
Cecilia Gallery stocks a range of designs of their camera straps, all made with real Argentinian cowhide leather tanned in different shades, to suit any camera color, whether for DSLRs or vintage camera models. The straps are strong yet soft under the fingers, while the textile design has been interwoven using genuine baby alpaca wool and come in a range of patterns and solid colors as seen on their website.
As some of you are aware, I have been known to be an avid traveler, and generally, a busy person always on the move. When I am hopping across country to country and sprinting across town for my next appointment I ideally want all my equipment to be lightweight, but can also handle some rugged wear. It has to be comfortable to wear around my neck or over my shoulder for long periods of time (many hours). It also has to feel good, look good and actually be functional with my avid schedule, which is why I was keen to give Cecilia Gallery’s camera straps a try.
When I opened the package, to inspect the contents, I was not disappointed. The camera straps look even better than the pictures. On close inspection I can see the intricacies of the detailed pattern of the Challaypu (representing mountains) and Q’enqo (representing rivers) designs and stitching between the leather backing and nylon reinforcements, as well as the incredible softness of the leather front.
The price range for these products range between the $ 90-100 mark, which is the price of quality and reliability, when you are looking for a camera strap that will provide a return on investment and be able to last in the long run, due to its attention to its workmanship (as explained on the information card that comes with the product). The straps can handle the weight of my camera, and has adjustable lengths.
So what kind of photographer would these camera straps suit? The connoisseur of fine accessories, the eclectic and the trendsetter are what comes to mind, someone who is looking to spice up their camera with a unique camera strap that is not only aesthetic to the eye, but also durable and practicality.
Stay tuned to FashionPhotographyBlog.com because we will be announcing how one of our lucky readers can win one of these gorgeous camera straps from Cecilia Gallery really soon!
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Images courtesy of Cecilia Gallery
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A look at the Lomography Petzval 85mm F2.2 lens
Lomography isn’t a company we’ve historically talked about much on DPReview; with its emphasis on low-fi, ‘shoot from the hip’ photography using plastic film cameras, it’s a long way from the typical interests of our readers. But last year the company came up with an interesting idea: to recreate a classic 19th century portrait lens for modern SLRs. The result is the Petzval 85mm F2.2, which is available now to fit Canon or Nikon SLRs. So what’s it like?
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
When it was introduced last year, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 was peerless. It was the first superzoom to offer a 1″-type sensor, much larger than the 1/2.3″-type chips commonly found in that class. It paired that with an impressive F2.8 constant 24-200mm equivalent zoom. Now the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has joined the RX10 in this newly-minted category, boasting almost certainly the same sensor and a 25-400mm equivalent F2.8-4 lens. They line up nicely for a head-to-head comparison – and that’s exactly what we’ve done. Read more
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Sigma offers ‘Try before you buy’ program for DP2 Quattro
Photographers looking to try out a Sigma dp2 Quattro compact digital camera before making a purchase (and given its radical design, that’s a really good idea) can now take advantage of the Sigma ‘Try Before You Buy’ loaner program, launched today. Under the new program, photographers are invited to test the new camera before it begins shipping. Learn more
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Android L to feature Raw shooting and added manual camera controls
Details were thin from Google I/O last week about Android’s plans for camera updates in its next OS release. Now with a developer preview of the new OS available, more information has emerged about what we can expect from Android’s camera capabilities. Raw image capture is on the way, along with additional manual exposure controls. Read more
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Lee introduces filter system for GoPro cameras
Camera filter and lighting gel manufacturer Lee Filters has introduced a range of filters and filter holders aimed at extreme sports fans using GoPro action cams. The Lee Bug is available in two forms – the Lee Bug 3 and the Lee Bug 3+ – which are compatible with GoPro Hero 3 and Hero 3+ cameras. Read more
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DPReview Reader Showcase: The beautiful game
In honor of one of the World Cup, underway in Brazil right now, we asked DPReview forum members to share their best football shots (or soccer, as it’s known in this corner of the world). We suspect more than a few devoted fans are spending time at the pub and not in front of their computers, but a faithful few submitted some of their favorite photos. They capture the spirit of the sport beautifully, from youth games to pros going toe-to-toe. Take a look at some of their work. See gallery
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Metz flash units now available for Sony Multi Interface Shoe
Owners of Sony SLT, NEX and R-series cameras with Multi Interface Shoes now have a couple more flash options. Two flash units offered by Metz, the mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital and 52 AF-1 digital, are now available for the Sony Multi Interface shoe. Read more
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Leica M firmware 2.0.1.5 released
Leica has released a firmware update for its M Typ 240 camera with a huge list of improvements and bug fixes. Firmware 2.0.1.5 adds a few new interesting features such as expanded Auto ISO options and the ability to use live view with any lens. The new firmware is available now. Read more