Available in a choice of modern metallic colors, the stylish and versatile new MeFoto Travel Tripod Kit quickly and neatly converts to a 64″ monopod, and can securely hold up to 17.6 pounds. 15.4″ when folded, it’s available in a choice of five stylish colors. www.benrousa.com
An affordable addition to the Lensbaby lens family, Spark is geared toward young photo enthusiasts who are looking for a creative spark to help break out of the box of traditional photography. Spark lets photographers capture creative images in-camera that have a sweet spot of focus surrounded by beautiful artistic blur. It is a manual focus lens that provides a tactile shooting experience. Photographers squeeze to focus, and tilt to move the “sweet spot” of focus around the image. It is available for Canon and Nikon DSLRs. www.lensbaby.com
Optics Pro 8 is a major new release of its image quality processing software of reference for all demanding photographers. Available for both Mac and Windows, DxO Optics Pro 8 provides the best tool for automatically adjusting contrast and light, the most advanced optical corrections and even finer and more precise color management. Its enhanced performance and improved interface deliver a better user experience. DxO Optics Pro is based on a unique approach consisting of extensive camera and lens calibrations. The software integrates several powerful tools delivering automatic RAW and JPEG image processing for both amateur photographers and experts: optical and geometrical Read more »
The range of GALERIE Prestige inkjet photo papers is enhanced with the introduction of new media crafted specifically for creating black and white prints. An answer to the call from fine art professionals, these papers feature surfaces that translate vivid artistic vision with the archival- quality image rendition that ILFORD is known for. The new line-up includes GALERIE Prestige Gold Mono Silk, Prestige Gold Cotton Smooth and Textured and Prestige Double- sided Fine Art Smooth and Fine Art Textured. www.ilford.com
A new kit for mirrorless cameras from Cokin contains an adaptor ring, full neutral density and a graduated sunset filter. Available in five different diameters: 37, 40.5, 43, 49 and 52mm. www.omegabrandess.com
MOO is a new kind of online printing business, born out of a love of beautiful, high-quality printing. A great resource for photographers, MOO offers double- sided business cards, mini cards, postcards, greeting cards and more. You can order a free sample pack of cards on the website at: www.moo.com
Tether Tools expanded its product offering by introducing a new line of gear catering to photographers as well as videographers and musicians. The Rock Solid® line is a premier collection of arms, brackets and clamps for the photography, film, audio and music industries that can be used to mount an Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tablet to their existing equipment. www.tethertools.com
KLYP is a special iPhone case equipped with two adapter clips ready to host Manfrotto’s pocket tripods and LED lights. The two removable “clips” can be attached to any of four different points around the case to allow for both landscape and portrait images. Its rigid polycarbonate case offers superior protection while fitting snugly. It’s designed to meet the need of additional lighting and also satisfy those who want to capture better quality mobile images and videos to share in real time or on social networks. www.manfrotto.com
A new and unique flash modifier perfect for portraiture on the go. Photographer Thomas Bryant says “It’s like having a beauty dish, Octobox, snoot and soft box all in one convenient and simple package to use right with your flash or Speedlite.” It can reduce harsh lighting, controls light direction and allows use of gels, diffusers and white cards while spinning 360 degrees around the flash head. www.spinlight360.com
The Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs flagship 16.3 megapixel digital SLR cameras are dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant cameras that include a newly developed SAFOX X AF sensor that delivers the broadest autofocusing EV range (-3 EV to +18 EV) in its class. With compact solid bodies that delivers high quality image reproduction, especially when working in low light conditions. The new AF system includes an upgraded AF algorithm as well as the Select-Area Expansion feature, which automatically tracks the subject when it deviates from a pre-assigned selection point, by assessing data from neighboring sensors. pentaximaging.com
