Ektar 100 Film Now in 4×5 and 8×10 Sizes
Kodak will be unveiling its Ektar 100 fine-grain color film in 4×5- and 8×10-sheet formats this April.
With high saturation and ultra-vivid color, this new film uses Kodak’s finest grain of film and is ideal for enlargements. Prices have yet to be announced.
Induro Debuts Gimbal-Head Tripod-Mounting System
Induro has created a new design for mounting cameras on tripods with the GH-series of gimbal heads. Ideal for large, telephoto-lens cameras, the GH mount factors in the weight of the camera and the lens to balance the entire unit’s center of gravity.
With such a system, a heavy camera becomes seemingly weightless. Vertical and horizontal tracking can be quickly adjusted with...
Canon Develops Transmitters for SLR Cameras
Canon's EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D SLR cameras are all now compatible with new Canon wireless file transfer (WFT) systems.
With a WFT system, users are able to fire up to 10 cameras simultaneously with the camera linking function, geo-tag images with GPS devices, and send images to a computer for instant prints or screen projection. Users can also set up an FTP connection on which they...
Benro Tripods, Monopods, Heads Now Available in United States
Benro, manufacturer of tripods in China for more than 10 years, has earned a reputation for their high-quality tripods, monopods and heads, which are built to professional standards at an extraordinary value. It is the only company that makes its own carbon fiber tubing and their recent “Quick Lock” Leg System sets the new standard in flip-lock technology. The Benro line is now being distributed in the United States by MAC Group.
One of the most unique tripods in Benro’s lineup is the Travel Angel, an easy-to-carry, ultra-compact tripod available in both...
GigaPan Releases Epic 100 Panoramic Mount for Smaller Cameras
GigaPan Systems has released the Epic 100, the latest in the Epic robotic camera mount series to capture detailed gigapixel panoramas.
With a maximum weight limit of three pounds, the Epic 100 now works with smaller DSLR cameras, as well as the larger point-and-shoot cameras that are compatible with the original Epic mount.
The new model has an expanded range for tilt and elevation...
Liquid Image Debuts Hands-Free HD Camera Mask for Scuba Divers
Liquid Image has released the Pro HD350 Camera/Video Mask, which allows scuba divers to capture underwater photos and HD video hands-free.
The camera records HD video at 720p, at a rate up to 30 frames per second with audio. The camera mode features a 5-megapixel still image. Each GB of memory records approximately 30 minutes of HD video.
Usable at depths of 100 meters (330 feet), the mask offers...
Trek-Tech Announces TrekPod GO Pro Hiking Tool and Mount System
Trek-Tech has released the TrekPod GO Pro and MagMount Pro systems to provide outdoor photographers with lightweight, portable photographer gear.
The TrekPod GO Pro, a multi-tool that easily converts from a hiking stick or monopod to a tripod, weighs 30 ounces and adjusts in size from 39 to 62.5 inches. For transport, the system can be collapsed down to 23 inches.
The TrekPod is equipped with the MagMount Pro, a quick-release, magnetic ball head system. The mount is compatible for...
GigaPan Mechanism Delivers Famous High-Resolution Panorama
GigaPan Systems has launched the GigaPan Epic, a unique mechanism and software that can be used to create 1,000-plus-megapixel panoramic images. Powered by technology from the NASA Mars Rover, the GigaPan was used by photographer David Bergman to create his famous image of President Barack Obama's inaugural address. Visitors to GigaPan.org can explore the image, and zoom in and out to pick out faces in the crowd.
GigaPan Epic is made for both experienced and novice photographers and allows them to capture...