Thursday, October 29, 2009

Gitzo have unveiled the company’s revamped Basalt Collection which features innovations in both the construction and design of the line. The new Gitzo Basalt Collection, which comprises six tripods, three quick-release (QR) centre ball heads, one monopod and boom, utilises the fibres of basalt rock to produce high‑performance, lightweight tubes which are 20% lighter than aluminium. Additionally, the basalt tubes of the new collection are up to 22% stronger than before. Basalt tripods are available in Series 1, 2 and 3 in standard and compact height. The new Basalt Collection center ball heads are available in Series 1, 2 and 3 and each incorporates a QR plate. Gitzo’s revamped Basalt Collection is available from Bogen Imaging.

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Lastolite has announced the addition of the TriGrip bracket to its TriGrip line of reflectors. The TriGrip bracket is an innovative bracket that allows photographers to work alone and support the TriGrip reflector on a handle, lighting stand, tripod, or any other type of fixing bracket. Photographers simply place the moulded TriGrip handle into the bracket and secure it in place with the strap. The ball joint connector enables photographers to then position the TriGrip exactly where they want it, leaving their hands free to operate the camera. The TriGrip bracket is available now for $120.

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Colour Confidence has announced the addition of four new Moab papers to its expanding range of top quality consumables. These include the speciality Moenkopi Kozo and Unryu options which offer unique tactility, finish and depth. The Moab Moenkopi Kozo is a 110gsm paper yielding the sharpest image quality with the tactile feel of a Japanese Washi paper. The Moab Moenkopi Unryu 55gsm adds depth and intricate detail to your prints, while the Moab Kayenta Photo Matte 205gsm is a high quality, bright white paper, ideal for fine art printing. Finally, the Somerset 225gsm is claimed to offer “exceptional” depth of colour and a velvet texture. The full Moab range is available through the extensive Confident Reseller network or direct from http://www.colourconfidence.com

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From Camera to Computer: How to Make Fine Photographs Through Examples, Tips, and Techniques is a new book written by fine art photographer George Barr. Topics covered include finding photographic subjects, working the scene, practical issues in composition, what to change in a captured image and how to edit your images. Go along with George as he searches for subjects, sorts out scenes, refines his composition, and then moves as he edits his images, not only correcting flaws, but making the images match his vision. The 296-page book is published by Rocky Nook, and retails for $39.95.

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The Annenberg Foundation has announced the third exhibit in the Annenberg Space for Photography, entitled “SPORT: IOOSS & LEIFER”. This exhibit will feature the work of Walter Iooss and Neil Leifer, two of the world’s most preeminent sports photographers. Spanning the careers of both men, over 80 photographic prints will be seen in the exhibit which includes iconic images such as Muhammed Ali’s victory over Sonny Liston (by Neil Leifer, 25 May 1965, see above) and Michael Jordan in full glory. “SPORT: IOOSS & LEIFER” will open to the public on November 12, 2009 and run through March 7, 2010.

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Jobo has announced the Jobo KeyFrame, a 2-in-1 mini digital frame and key ring. Featuring a 1.5-inch color display and an internal memory capable of storing up to 60 images, the Jobo KeyFrame is available in three colours – black, red and pink. Digital pictures can be easily transferred to the KeyFrame thanks to included software that is stored on the device’s internal memory. To upload images, users just connect the KeyFrame to a computer using the included USB cable. Also, the KeyFrame can display stored images in a slideshow presentation or as still images. The Jobo KeyFrame will be available at retail in November for: €15.95.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Jessops its new Jessops Carbon Fibre Major Tripod. The new tripod comes complete with a removable 3-way head, short centre column and carrying case. Weighing in at 1741 grams including the head, the Jessops Carbon Fibre Tripod boasts self adjusting flip locks on the tripod legs, rubber feet, retractable spikes to ensure a study position, leg warmers, spirit level and stabiliser hook. The height of the tripod when closed is 640mm and the maximum height it extends to is 1530mm. The Jessops Carbon Fibre Tripod is available for £149.

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Tradeclips, billed as “the world’s first full-service video, audio, text and picture media sharing site for the communications industries”, has been launched. Tradeclips features include fast, secure upload of all digital media files, including video, audio, text and photo; an established database of every major UK news outlet; monthly hosting payment with no upload or download charges, distribution of multiple media files via Tradeclips’ “Packages” service and syndication of material to existing and new contacts at the click of a button. The service will officially be launched at an exclusive party at the newly re-furbished London Aquarium on 19th November 2009.

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Toshiba has announced the launch of a new, back-illuminated 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor offering enhanced sensitivity. Sampling of the new sensor will begin in December and mass production will follow from the third quarter of 2010. The sensor is of the 1/2.3” size, and the pixel pitch is only 1.4 microns, but Toshiba promises that it will “bring a new level of image quality to mobile phones”. The company says ir will “use the new sensor to promote its full-scale entry to digital camera market”.

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Eye-Fi users can now wirelessly upload videos from their camera directly to Facebook without even turning on a computer. Plus, they can now alert Facebook friends via newsfeed updates anytime they upload photos or videos to more than 25 sharing sites. In celebration of these new services and Halloween, Eye-Fi today launched “The Eye-Fi Haunted Video Contest.” Beginning today, people can upload their best Halloween moment captured on video through the Eye-Fi Facebook page for a chance to win an Eye-Fi Share Video card and Eye-Fi connected Casio camera. Contestants can invite members of their social network to vote for the best video and on Friday, November 13 the winner will be announced.

Website: The Eye-Fi Haunted Video Contest

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