Venus Optics Will Unveil 8 New & Unique Laowa Lenses at Photokina 2018

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 21, 2018


Venus Optics unveil 8 new & unique Laowa lenses in Photokina, including the 25-100 T/2.9 Professional Cine Lens
Together with the 4 new lenses showed earlier in Beijing P&E, a total of 12 new Laowa lenses will make their Europe debut in Venus Optics’ booth in Photokina (Hall 2.1, D-040)

Anhui China, Sept 21, 2018 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to unveil 8 new and unique lenses in Photokina.

–  Laowa OOOM 25-100mm t/2.9 Cine Lightweight Zoom
–  Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT
–  Laowa 12mm f/1.8 MFT
–  Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D (DJI DL)
–  Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D MFT
–  Laowa 7.5mm t/2.1 Cine
–  Laowa 9mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine
–  Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine
–  Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
–  Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
–  Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D
–  Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT Read More »

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LUMINAR With Libraries Demoed For The First Time

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 20, 2018


Skylum is demoing their digital asset manager for Luminar called Libraries for the first time and it looks very clean. Luminar is one of my favorite editors and is most likely what I will move too once this is released so that I can get away from Adobe’s cash grab. In my experience, Luminar allows for rapid photo editing with great results and I can’t wait for the promised DAM to be released soon.

If you grab a copy of Luminar to try or buy use our link and you can save $10 with our sister sites discount code FUJIADDICT at checkout.

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DaVinci Resolve 15.1 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 17, 2018

 


We are pleased to announce the release of DaVinci Resolve 15.1 which is now available from the Blackmagic Design support web site as a free upgrade for existing users.
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/suppor … and-fusion

What’s new in DaVinci Resolve 15.1
Key new features
• Support for decoding Blackmagic RAW clips from Blackmagic Design cameras
• Support for audio ducking using sidechain compression in track dynamics in the Fairlight page
• Support for round tripping audio clips to third party audio processing applications from the Fairlight timeline
• Support for an IMF preset to generate Netflix IMF deliverables
• Support for creating and delivering supplemental IMF packages
• Support for Photon validation of IMF packages Read More »

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Profoto B10 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 12, 2018

Profoto has created the Profoto B10, their smallest and lightest off-camera flash ever. With five times the power of a speedlight packed into the size and shape of a camera lens, it lets you be creative with light anywhere. You can even shoot video with the integrated continuous light. Compatibility with over 120 Light Shaping Tools, with all Profoto Air Remotes and connectivity with the Profoto App. The Profoto B10 truly is a big light in a small package.

Profoto B10: B&H Photo / Adorama
Profoto Air Remote TTL-O: B&H Photo /Adorama

FEATURES
  • Size and shape of a camera lens
  • Lightweight and cordless
  • Flash with the power of 5 speedlights
  • Continuous light with adjustable brightness and color temperature
  • Flexibility to set up on camera tripods or light stands
  • Compatibility with 120+ Profoto light shaping tools including the full OCF range
  • Compatibility with all Profoto AirTTL Remotes, including the Profoto A1
  • Smart connectivity with the Profoto app
  • 250Ws, 10-Stop Power Range
  • 7″ Length, 3.9″ Diameter
  • Full TTL Auto Exposure Control Plus HSS
  • 0.05-2.2 Second Recycling
  • Duration t0.5 Freeze Mode: 1/50,000 Sec.
  • Li-Ion Battery: 400 Full-Power Flashes
  • 3000-6500 LED Modeling Lamp, CRI 90-96
  • 300′ Wireless Triggering with Air TTL
  • Smartphone Connectivity with Profoto App
  • Price: $1,595

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Aurora HDR 2019 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 12, 2018


Aurora HDR 2019 is coming soon and they have some special pricing and bonuses if you preorder now.

Pre-Order Pricing:

  • Current users may upgrade at a price of $49 USD ($59 USD MSRP)
  • New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2019 at a price of $89 USD ($99 USD MRSP)

Pre-Order Bonuses:

  • Video Tutorial: Getting the Most from Aurora HDR 2019 by Trey Ratcliff
  • Landscape Photography Handbook by David Johnston
  • Burning Moods Looks by Richard Harrington

Here are the most essential changes:

  • New Quantum HDR Engine
  • LUTs support with 11 New Integrated LUTs
  • Photoshop plugins support
  • New HDR Smart Structure filter for realistic and artefact-free structure (can be found in the new HDR Enhance filter)
  • Presets are now called ‘Looks’
  • Improved Adjustable Gradient filter with new sliders for Shadows and Highlights added
  • Improved HDR Details Boost Effect (the photo is shown in high-resolution while fine-tuning the filter)
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