Ulanzi launched a new three in one tripod: camera grip, tripod and hidden hook for mantis mode

Ulanzo launched the new TT38 table top tripod that can also be used in mantis mode and as a camera grip for vlogging. You can preorder it now on Amazon USA&EU and on Ulanzi’s store (use code TP38 for additional 10% discount).

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Albert Dros: Do you REALLY need the newest gear to take great photos?

Albert Dros writes:

You probably already know the answer to the title of this article. But there is so much more to it that I want to talk about. Throughout my photography journey I have used many pieces of gear: both cameras and lenses. And especially the last 7 years or so, I have been fortunate to use mostly the newest Sony cameras and lenses as a Sony ambassador. But this has not always been the case. And I have taken some of my ‘best’ photos with older cameras and


Now available for preorder: New Artra Lab Nocty 50mm f/1.2 E-mount Lens

You can now preorder this nee manual focusing f/1.2 Full Frame lens on Artralab.hk (Click here and select the E-mount option) .

Lenses Specification
Product NameARTRA LAB Nocty 50mm F1.2
Focal Length50mm
Maximum ApertureF1.2
Minimum ApertureF16
Optical Design8 Element in 6 Groups
Angle of View46°
Diaphragm Blades11 Blades
Nearest focusing distance0.35m
Filter ThreadΦ 52mm
Lens Diameter72mm
Lens
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Sony announcement on August 28! We will get the new 85mm f/1.4 GM II

According to multiple trusted sources Sony will have a product announcement event on August 28. For sure we are getting the new Sony 85mmf /1.4 GM II I already leaked in my previous posts.

Sources did not get any info about possible additional products coming on that day. So for now it seems this is all we are getting. The same sources told me that right after we should get a new FX camera (likely FX9 successor) and a new 24-70mm f


Sony Creator Profiles – Video Content Creators – Live Workshop + Q&A

Over 1h of insights by ProAV TV!

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Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 weights under 1kg and has 82mm filter size

Image on top shows the Canon 24-105mm f/2.8 lens (the Sigma will be a tiny bit smaller and lighter)

In early September, Sigma will announce its new 28-105mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E and Leica L cameras. I am told that the weight of the lens is less than 1 kg. This is considerably less than Canon’s 24-105 mm f/2.8 , which weighs 1


Map Camera July sales rankings: Three Sony cameras make it into the top 10


Sony Tidbits…


Still hot: Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 for $889 only

This is the lowest price ever on the excellent Tamron 70-180mmf /2.8 sold by Amazon US (Click here) . Grab it if this has always been on your wishlist!

Reminder: The German company SPINN launched the new generation Water resistant wrapper on Kickstarter (Click here) . It now has an extra barrier that now also protects your equipment against wet conditions!

Still available for preorder:
Light Meter Lit Duo 1 on Kickstarter (Click here) .
PGYtech new customizable Outdoor Photography Backpack


Tamron financial results posted: Reports Sales growth and three more lenses coming in 2024

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Tamron has reported an increase in sales and revenue, proving that the lens market is still booming. This is also good news for Sony, which owns 15 percent of Tamron’s shares. They also increased the forecast revenue and teased the launch of three more lenses in 2024:

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