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Sirui launches AM-2 Travel carbon fiber tripod series with five models and a ball head

28 Feb

Chinese camera accessory manufacturer SIRUI has announced its new carbon fiber AM-2 Travel Tripod series featuring a total of five tripod models. The company describes its new lineup as lightweight, with the largest and heaviest model weighing in at 1.22kg (2.69lbs). The tripods are suitable for uses that range from macro to travel photography, according to the company.

The SIRUI AM-2 Travel Tripod series features the following models:

  • AM-223 ($ 129.90): 350mm (13.78in) max height, 15kg (33lbs) max load
  • AM-225 ($ 199.90): 1200mm (47.24in) max height, 6kg (13.23lbs) max load
  • AM-254 ($ 199.90): 1200mm (47.24in) max height, 12kg (26.46lbs) max load
  • AM-284 ($ 249.90): 1200mm (47.24in) max height, 15kg (33.07lbs) max load
  • SL-200 ($ 29.90): 320mm (12.60in) max height, 15kg (33.07lbs) max load

The tripods are resistant to corrosion and have a high level of stability, according to SIRUI. Features vary based on the model, but include anti-slip leg locks, leg angle adjustment buttons, 1/4″-20 accessory port, interchangeable feet for use with metal spikes, included adjustment tools and tripod bag, as well as, in some cases, an included ball head. The AM-2 series can be used with the optional low gravity A-10R ball head priced at $ 99.90.

The new models are listed on the SIRUI USA website at this time but don’t appear to have yet been added to other online stores like Adorama and B&H Photo.

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The Smithsonian launches Open Access with 2.8 million public domain images

27 Feb

The world’s largest museum and research complex, the Smithsonian, has unveiled Open Access, a new portal to more than 2.8 million 2D and 3D images. The Smithsonian refers to Open Access as a ‘vast and diverse digital resource’ for the public, one that contains images of historic artifacts, classic paintings and some of the world’s oldest photographs.

The images are free to browse and download, marking the first time the Smithsonian has offered a resource like this. The content was sourced from all 19 Smithsonian museums, as well as its research centers and other facilities. Because these images are all in the public domain, the Smithsonian notes that anyone can use them for ‘just about anything,’ including printing them and putting them on other products.

Another 200,000 images will be added to the collection throughout 2020, according to the institution, which plans to add even more in the future as it continues to digitize its vast collection. Though other institutions around the world have started sharing digitized versions of their content, the size and scope of the Smithsonian’s new digital cache is described as ‘unprecedented.’

King’s College London expert Simon Tanner who served as an advisor for the initiative said:

The sheer scale of this interdisciplinary dataset is astonishing. It opens up a much wider scope of content that crosses science and culture, space and time, in a way that no other collection out there has done, or could possibly even do. This is a staggering contribution to human knowledge.

All 2.8 million 2D and 3D images are listed under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.

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Elinchrom launches ELC 125 and 500 studio strobe lights for preorder

26 Feb

Elinchrom has launched two new studio strobes for preorder, the ELC 125 and ELC 500. Both products are wired lights that feature TTL with manual lock, HSS up to 1/8000s and support for 100V and 240V AC power sources. The two models share a number of other features, as well, including a metal tilt-head, Smart Pro-Active Cooling, Auto-On from standby mode and support for powering the lights down to 7 watts.

The two products vary in size and capabilities. The smaller ELC 125 model features a 7 to 131W power range with 5 F-stops, +/- 150K color stability across the power range, 2kg (4.4lbs) weight, 23 x 16.7 x 26.30cm (9 x 6.5 x 10.3in) dimension and a recycle time that varies based on the power source.

At 120V, Elinchrom says the ELC 125 features a recycling time of 0.1 to 0.8s, a duration that drops to 0.06 to 0.45s at 230V.

The ELC 500 model is similar, but with larger dimensions at 28.0 x 16.7 x 26.3cm (11.2 x 6.57 x 10.35in), 2.5kg (5.5lbs) weight, 7 to 522 watts power range with 7 F-stops, and +/- 200 color stability over the power range. This model also features a recycle time that varies based on power: from 0.09 to 1.9s at 120V to 0.06 to 1.1s at 230V. The ELC 125 has a flash duration of 1/7750s and the ELC 500 of 1/9430s.

Other mutual features between the two products include a customizable Favorite button, 120W-equivalent daylight 20W 92 CRI LED modeling lamp, auto power dumping, a cooling fan, group color indicators built into the side logos and what Elinchrom calls an intuitive interface.

The ELC 125 and ELC 500 studio strobes are available to preorder from retailers like B&H Photo now for $ 619 / €529 and $ 899 / €769, respectively.

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Omnivision launches high-end 1/1.7″ 64MP smartphone image sensor

21 Feb

OmniVision might not be the most well-known image sensor maker, but the company is among the sector’s big players and its imagers can be found in a wide range of smartphone cameras.

Now Omnivision has launched a new image sensor that is set to compete with some high-end models from Sony and Samsung. The OV64C is Omnivision’s first 1/1.7? 64MP sensor with a 0.8-micron pixel size and is built on the company’s PureCel Plus stacked die technology.

It features 4K video recording with electronic image stabilization as well as an on-chip 4-cell color filter array and hardware re-mosaic, which allows for full-resolution 64MP Bayer output. In low light, the sensor can use pixel binning methods to output 16MP images with lower noise levels and better dynamic range. It also offers a 2x digital zoom crop at 16MP resolution and fast mode switch.

Other features include type-2 2×2 microlens phase detection autofocus, 8K video at 30 fps and 3-exposure, staggered HDR timing for up to 16MP video modes. Omnivision says the OV64C is designed for use in smartphone main cameras. Samples are available to industry customers now, so we should be able to see what the new chip can do when implemented in a smartphone within the next few months.

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PiXLIGHT portable speedlight for cameras and smartphones launches on Kickstarter

15 Feb

Photographer Arash Hamidi has launched a Kickstarter campaign seeking funds for PiXLIGHT, an off-camera speedlight with a portable, lightweight design and support for smartphones in addition to cameras. The speedlight system collapses down to a small size when not in use, enabling photographers to pack it in the average photography backpack or most bags.

PiXLIGHT weighs 1.6kg (3.5lbs) and measures 203cm (80in) long when setup with its umbrella, which will be available with six and eight ribs. The modeling LED light has a 2.5s recycle time, attaches to a flexible gooseneck with 360-degree swivel support and is capable of 400 full-power flashes per charge; the battery is user-replaceable.

Other features include support for high-speed sync, more than 15 light modifiers, an angle lock on the tripod, remote control and built-in trigger, Bluetooth for connecting to a smartphone in order to control the light’s settings, standard USB-C charging and a guide number of 58 at ISO 100.

The Kickstarter campaign, which has exceeded its funding goal, is offering the PiXLIGHT with an umbrella, remote, battery and ‘simple bag’ for pledges of $ 249. Other pledge options are also available offering a variety of modifiers without the light, two lights with umbrellas, batteries and a ‘special bag’ and more. Shipping to backers is estimated to start in July.

Disclaimer: Remember to do your research with any crowdfunding project. DPReview does its best to share only the projects that look legitimate and come from reliable creators, but as with any crowdfunded campaign, there’s always the risk of the product or service never coming to fruition.

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Canon launches its latest pocket-sized photo printer, the Selphy Square QX10

14 Feb

Although not nearly as exciting as its impending R5 mirrorless camera, the T8i or the 24–105mm F4–7.1, Canon has also announced the release of the Selphy Square QX10, its latest ultra-compact photo printer.

The Selphy Square has a built-in rechargeable battery and uses thermal transfer dye-sublimation to print images up to 68mm x 68mm (2.7in x 2.7in) with 287dpi resolution. The printer is rated for up to 20 prints on each charge, with each print taking roughly 43 seconds from start to finish.

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The printer uses a new square-format ‘sticker-type paper’ Canon is calling XS-20L that has a specialized coating that ‘protects against splashes, spills, and fading for up to 100 years when stored in an album,’ according to Canon.

The Canon Selphy Square QX10 printer is available in black, green, pink and white for $ 150, while 20-pack of paper and ink will set you back $ 15. You can find out more information about the Selphy Square on Canon’s product page.

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Canon launches ‘image.canon,’ a new cloud platform for managing and sharing images

14 Feb

Canon has launched a new cloud-based image platform designed for use by select Canon device owners. With the new image.canon service, photographers can have images automatically forwarded from their camera to their computer, mobile device and supported third-party services like Google Drive. The service is free to use and stores images on Canon’s own server.

Put simply, image.canon allows some Canon camera and SELPHY printer owners to register a Canon ID and then use the service to wirelessly transfer images from their supported device to Canon’s cloud platform. From there, the images can then be forwarded to third-party services, a computer and mobile devices.

The platform supports all of the image formats offered by compatible Canon cameras; users can connect an unlimited number of cameras to the service. Likewise, Canon doesn’t have any restrictions on image size or the number of images that can be transferred, though the company says there may be instances where uploads are restricted for ‘operational reasons.’

Image.canon stores the uploaded original images for 30 days, after which they will be deleted from the server. Thumbnails of the images will remain and only be deleted if the user doesn’t use the service for an entire year. The company also offers users 10GB for long-term image storage beyond 30 days. Support for forwarding images to Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Photos won’t arrive until later this summer.

Canon’s new cloud service will officially launch in April 2020.

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Negative Supply launches its new Film Carrier 120 on Kickstarter

13 Feb

Negative Supply has announced a new version of its Film Carrier designed for medium format film. The Film Carrier 120 can be used to scan an entire roll of 120 film in less than two minutes, the company claims on its Kickstarter campaign. The new model follows Negative Supply’s previously launched Film Carrier MK1 for 35mm film.

The Film Carrier 120 features silicone drive rollers and a hinge mechanism to advance the film and then hold it flat in place. The film mask is magnetically locked and spring-loaded; the film is advanced using a simple wheel. The enclosure is made from CNC machined aluminum with a black anodized hardcoat finish.

Negative Supply cites a number of features offered by its Film Carrier 120, including ‘near-zero distortion’ when camera scanning film, full 120 frame scanning, rapid scanning speeds and a design that is safe for the emulsion. The Film Carrier 120 can be used with the Pro Mount MK2, which is an attachment that widens and weighs down the film carrier for increased stability and leveling. The mount also has an anti-static medium format brush for removing dust.

Film Carrier 120 has exceeded its Kickstarter funding goal of $ 35k with around $ 107k in funds and 27 days remaining. Negative Supply is offering an early bird version of its Film Carrier 120 for pledges of at least $ 379 USD. The company expects to start shipping the early bird units to backers in June 2020.

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Vision Research launches its latest high-speed camera, the Phantom VEO 1310

10 Feb

Vision Research has released its latest high-speed camera, the Phantom VEO 1310. The new camera, which is part of Vision Research’s robust ‘VEO’ lineup, can capture 720p video at up to 14,350 frames per second (fps).

The new camera isn’t the highest-resolution phantom on the market, but it still offers plenty in the framerate department. Below is a list of the framerates and resolutions the Phantom VEO 1310 can record at:

  • 1280 x 960 at 10,860 fps
  • 1280 x 720 at 14,350 fps
  • 960 x 960 at 13,333 fps
  • 640 x 480 at 30,030 fps
  • 320 x 120 at 423,350 fps

The camera features a native ISO of 25,000 D in Mono and 6,400 D in Color mode. It offers 18 µm pixel size, 12-bit color depth and has a minimum global shutter framerate of 50 fps.

The Phantom VEO 1310 comes in two models: Light (L) and Full (S). Both models offer SDI and HDMI video out, 12V battery input and include the option to add on a 10Gb ethernet adapter for remote operation. The difference between the two models is that the ’S’ version of the VEO 1310 offers six extra I/O ports (F-sync, TC in/out, trigger, strobe and a ready port), includes a CFast 2.0 port and offers on-camera controls, whereas the ‘L’ version lacks all of the above.

On both models, the lens mount is user-changeable with options for C-mount, Canon EF-mount and PL-mount lenses, with full electronic control support. The camera is made in the United States and comes with a handle, cheese plate, battery mounts (with the ’S’ model) and a case with custom foam cutouts.

Details on pricing and availability are unknown at this time. We have contacted Vision Research and will update this article with more information if and when we receive it.

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Nomad launches iPhone 11, Google Pixel 4 cases with Moment lens mount

07 Feb

Accessory maker Nomad has announced new smartphone cases in its Rugged line. The new models are available for all Apple iPhone 11 models as well as the Google Pixel 4 and feature an integrated mount for Moment lenses.

In a press release, Nomad said:

Our newest cases are Moment compatible. Meaning, they are the same style and quality you’ve come to expect from Nomad but now with an integrated Moment mounting plate. These will be available for all iPhone 11 models as well as Google Pixel 4 phones.

According to Nomad the cases are designed to withstand drops from up to six feet height and available in two colors, black or brown Horween Leather. They also come with a lanyard attachment point.

The lens mount allows you to attach any lens from premium accessory lens makers Moment, which includes an 18mm wide-angle, a 15mm fisheye, an anamorphic lens, a macro lens, and a 58mm tele lens, making the Nomad lenses an interesting alternative to Moment’s own cases.

The cases are available now form the Nomad website for $ 50.

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