Zacuto Offers Optical Viewfinder Accessory with Antifog Cover
Zacuto has released a new Z-Finder Pro, an optical viewfinder attachment that offers 2.5x or 3x focusable magnification of the DSLR LCD screens. This device makes it easier for videographers to watch and adjust video capture, which is normally viewed on the electronic viewfinder screen.
The Z-Finder Pro has a 40mm diameter Zacuto optical designed lens and an antifog coating protective shield...
Argraph Releases E-Filming 360° Panorama Photo Mount
Argraph has created a robotic camera mount designed for DSLRs to capture multi-gigapixel panorama shots.
Their mount, the E-filming Digital Drive 360° Panorama Camera Base, offers users an automatic system for making panorama, spherical and 3D rotation photographs.
With the system, Argraph offers accompanying "cool stitch" and "3D maker" software, which combines shots in minutes. The E-filming Digital Drive Panorama Camera Base is available for $599.
Phase One, Mamiya, Profoto Develop Vertical Grip, Built-in Flash Technology
Profoto, Phase One and Mamiya have joined forces to engineer the V-Grip Air, a vertical grip for use with Phase One and Mamiya medium-format cameras.
The first vertical grip with a built-in wireless flash trigger, the V-Grip Air enables synch speeds of up to 1/1,600 second and features all the same camera controls and functionality as 645DF cameras. Using Profoto’s built-in flash...
BenQ Debuts Portable GP1 LED Projector
BenQ has created the Joybee lampless and PC-free GP1 Mini LED Projector, which includes a USB video reader. The device, weighing 1.4 pounds, projects movies, photos, games and home videos. The Joybee can amplify data stored on HD devices such as digital cameras, multimedia players, PDAs, iPods, iPhones and smart phones. Content is displayed in...
Moab Formulates New Inkjet Paper
Moab has announced the addition of Somerset Museum Rag — a 300gsm paper — to the company's line of coated inkjet paper. The 100 percent cotton, acid-free paper has been designed to produce richer blacks and more vibrant color.
Somerset Museum Rag is available in 20-sheet boxes in 8.5×11, 11×17, 13×19 and...
Porter Case Introduces Line of CART Cases
Porter Case has designed new injection-molded PCi cases with CART technology, ideal for all travel needs. These PCi cases feature a combination lock enabling users to secure cases while still allowing TSA agents to use a passkey for inspection. The full line of cases has 4-inch ball-bearing wheels, single-button extension handle controls, and water- and dust-resistant gaskets. CART technology allows users to turn a case into a flatbed cart capable of carrying up to...
GigaPan Unveils EPIC Pro Robotic Camera Mount
GigaPan has debuted the EPIC Pro, a robotic camera mount specifically designed for DSLRs to capture multi-gigapixel panorama shots. The new mount can hold up to 10 pounds. With the PRO mount, users can take the thousands of images needed to stitch together one highly detailed image. Once stitched, the image is uploaded to gigapan.com, where users can zoom and share their panoramic images. GigaPan has also redesigned its EPIC and EPIC 100 models to allow point-and-shoot cameras to also take extreme-panoramic images. Both models have a 360-degree panoramic range...
Canon Expands Videographer Services
Canon has expanded its Canon Professional Services (CPS) program to qualifying professional video customers. The CPS program, which already supported cinematographers and filmmakers, will continue to offer the same three levels of membership: silver, gold and platinum. New members, and existing CPS members with qualifying video equipment, are now able to sign up and join the...