• $299 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1416242-REG/loupedeck_ld_photo_editing_console.html

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Introducing Loupedeck+, the Next Evolution of Custom Photo Editing Console, Loupedeck

Next Generation Includes Skylum Aurora HDR Compatibility, Upgraded Build and More Customization Options, All Based on the Photography Community's Feedback

HELSINKI, Finland -- June 20, 2018 -- Loupedeck, the custom photo editing console built with an intuitive design that makes editing faster and more creative, has announced the next evolution, Loupedeck+. While the Loupedeck was the only device on the market custom-built to improve the Adobe Lightroom experience, the Loupedeck+ is now also compatible with popular photo editing software Skylum Aurora HDR (in addition to Adobe Lightroom Classic CC), and is designed with more functionalities, control and increased customization options. Following a year of overwhelming success and customer feedback, the Loupedeck+ was designed in Loupedeck's headquarters in Finland, with all updates solely based on feedback from the invested photography community.

Specifically, upgrades to the Loupedeck+ include:

• Mechanical keys with a more precise and sturdy feel
• Improved build quality
• Two dedicated customizable dials and seventeen buttons
• "Custom Mode" that allows full user control of all dials
• Configuration software built from scratch for an even better, faster and more stable photo editing experience

"We know how dedicated both the professional and amateur photography communities are in their work, and we're committed to making their lives easier and more productive," said Mikko Kesti, Founder and CEO of Loupedeck. "There's no better way to create the next evolution of our flagship product than by going straight to the source and taking their feedback to heart. By adding even more control, efficiency and customization options to the editing process, we're able to help photographers be more successful by increasing their output and artistry, and look forward to continue supporting them in their work."

Following Loupedeck's new partnership with Skylum, the Loupedeck+ will include future integrations with Skylum's other professional photo editing products, includingSkylum Luminar. It is also currently in beta integration with Capture One, with full integration on the way, as well as additional software integrations to follow later this year. These options will provide photographers with a more diverse, intuitive experience, helping to expedite the editing process and maximize the photo editing experience.

"Skylum and Loupedeck share the same vision. We want to help photographers create great photos, differently," said Alex Tsepko, CEO of Sklyum. "When I discovered that the new version of Loupedeck keyboard is coming out, I knew Skylum software should be the first to support it. This is the kind of innovation modern photographers really need." 

The Loupedeck+ is available for purchase in the Loupedeck Online Store, B&H Photo and Amazon.com for $239. Loupedeck is also offering a cashback opportunity of $50 for current Loupedeck owners.

For more information visit www.loupedeck.com.

I need a solid desk mounted clamp/arm solution for a GH4/Lumix 7-14 f4 (for streaming my DJ sets) I have magic arms for lights/iPhone with HDMI adapter but I want something stronger, or with independent locking points for the heavier combo of my GH4/lens, so any suggestions other than magic arms are appreciated. I use a heavy duty goose neck clamp/arm for my iPad but I'm not sure if one is available with ball head or mount options for camera or plates?

**This looks adequate - Manfrotto 196B-2 Single Arm 2 Section + Super Clamp. Has anyone used these?

Thanks

First thing I imagine in my mind is using smartphone camera installed in same position as main mirrorless camera, but I wondering if it possible to use some dedicated device for streaming recording footage.

I remember that Zhiyun tried to add on their gimbals at 2018 web streaming feature via smartphone application, but that feature was disabled and no one used it. Maybe someone use his gimbal as streaming converter?

I got advice from local photo store to use wireless video transmitter and receiver on laptop with net-stick device, but I'd like to find all-in-one solution without laptop. Please write your suggestions.

I use Lumix S1 with Ronin S, that combo already heavy, so I looking for something lightweight.

I was expecting this. They had to check with Paramount Studios for a good date. Hopefully we will be able to attend.

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I didn't find anything on this when I did a search. I always had a love/hate thing for the Bolex in film school.

• For Select Sony Cameras
• Bluetooth Wireless Connection
• Remote Camera Control
• Wireless Range: 5m
• Focus, Shutter, Record, Zoom Adjustment
• Two Assignable Buttons
• Lock Switch
• LED Indicator Lights
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant
• $80
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1463141-REG/sony_rmt_p1bt_wireless_remote_commander.html

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Sony Electronics Inc. has today introduced a new Wireless Remote Commander (model RMT-P1BT) via Bluetooth® wireless technology that provides a reliable, responsive solution for imaging enthusiasts that want to precisely control their camera during landscape shooting, architectural photography, astrophotography, still motion photography, group portraits and more.

The new RMT-P1BT wireless remote commander operates via Bluetooth connectivity, eliminating the need for wires, cables or receivers to connect the remote directly to the camera.The remote features an extremely fast response, within approximately 0.05 seconds release time-lag, that ensures the shutter can be released with precise accuracy.There is also an LED light that indicates operating status to camera by flashing or lighting continuously.Additionally, the remote is designed to resist dust and moisture plus hot and cold temperatures, offering reliable operation in a wide variety of environments and weather conditions.

To maximize control over camera functionality, the new RMT-P1BT wireless remote commander features focus buttons for manual control over subtle focus changes, a remote C1 custom button that can be adjusted based on users preferences.It also includes Start/Stop movie recording and control over power-zoom or digital-zoom functionality, making it the ideal accessory for remote movie shooting.For photographers that prefer to shoot on ‘Bulb’ exposure mode, the remote commander can be set to open and close the shutter with respective clicks of the main button, eliminating the need to press and hold the button throughout exposure time.

The RMT-P1BT Wireless Remote Commander will ship this April for approximately $80 US and $110 CA. The remote commander will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.

A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new remote commander in combination with other Sony’s Alpha™ products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site built to educate and inspire all fans and customers of the Sony’s Alpha brand.

With the Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter for Sony cameras, you have a wireless connection with AirTTL lights that controls flash sync, remote control, Auto TTL, and HSS. The transmitter also controls flash sync and remote control in Air lights. There are three settings on the Connect transmitter itself. Auto being the first, takes all the guess work of setting up your flashes. The manual setting is there if you want to set the flashes yourself and be more creative. The final setting, of course, is to turn it off when the transmitter is not in use.

By downloading the Profoto app and with Bluetooth connection, you can control your lights wirelessly as well and upgrade your firmware later through the app. The Connect works on a frequency of 2.4 GHz and up to eight channels with an operating range of a 1000′ when using it with normal sync flash and remote control, and 330′ with Auto TTL and HSS. The built-in lithium-ion polymer battery has a battery life of 30 hours and is rechargeable via the included USB cable. Additionally, the transmitter powers off after 60 minutes of inactivity.

Available kinds:

• 901310 Profoto Connect - Canon
• 901312 Profoto Connect - Sony
• 901314 Profoto Connect - Nikon
• 901316 Profoto Connect - Fujifilm
• 901318 Profoto Connect - Olympus

$299 at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1463132-REG/profoto_901312_connect_wireless_transmitter_for.html

Specs

• Crush resistant ABS twin-wall provides end-to-end reinforcement
• Oversized, shock-absorbing wheels roll smoothly and hold up under the toughest conditions
• 52" of internal height for those extra-large modifiers or gel rolls
• Multiple tie-down straps secure your stands on the inside of the bag
• Expands and contracts to fit your gear
• Four exterior handles for easier lifting and loading
• Built tough with highest quality materials (#10 YKK RC Fuse zippers, 1680D ballistic nylon and ABS Twinwall reinforcement) and proven high-quality * construction
• Large interior pocket for umbrellas or small modifiers
• Roomy interior for a few sandbags
• Rear skid rails and tall wheel housings allow you to load and unload from a vehicle with ease
• Reinforced bottom panel holds up to heavy stand abuse
• Clam shell opening gives unencumbered access to gear
• Lockable zippers (lock not included)
• User replaceable wheels and hardware
• Exterior Dimensions: 12.5” W x 54” H x 4.5–8” D (31.8 x 137.1 x 11.4–20.3 cm) Weight: 12.1 lbs. (5.5 kg)
• $279 https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/rolling-cases-manager-series/products/stand-manager-52

CamFi Announces CamFi Pro Plus, Adding Fast Wireless Tethering for 500+ Cameras

GUANGDONG, CHINA—January 09, 2019—We 're happy to announce the release of CamFi Pro Plus today. This new product adds the wireless tethering feature for 500+ cameras, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Pentax and more. All DSLR cameras which support USB tethering can be supported by CamFi Pro Plus.

"This is a big step for tethering technology," said Mark Ma, the CEO of CamFi Limited. "It will improve the productivity for the professional photographers greatly, without any study cost.” With wireless tethering, there is need for a USB cable to connect the camera and computer. CamFi Pro Plus also allows photographers to keep using familiar tools, such as Capture One, Lightroom, EOS utility, Sony Pixel and so forth, directly via WiFi.

CamFi Pro Plus adds the third party tethering service. It can send USB data to the client device directly through a WiFi connection. When a camera is connected with CamFi Pro Plus, the laptop which connects to it will act as if the USB device plugged into it directly. In tests, the maximum Wi-Fi speed can achieve 10M Bytes/second. For a 20M raw photo, for example, this translates into need only about three seconds to transfer with Capture One.

The third party tethering service of CamFi Pro Plus supports Windows and Mac. The price of CamFi Pro Plus is $339. It can be ordered via CamFi web site. All the existing customers of CamFi Pro can order the upgrade service for $40.

https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/pview/1152849.html

Tourbox Redefines Creativity in Photoshop with Kickstarter Release of Intuitive New Controller

A talented group of tech engineers and designers have teamed up to create an innovative new customizable controller for Photoshop that makes drawing, editing, and retouching simple, natural and fast. Now, designers can save time and effort and instead concentrate on creativity.  

This intuitive new tool for Photoshop has been released to the public and is available on Kickstarter now: https://www.kickstarter.com/. 

The palm-sized TourBox adds powerful new control to Photoshop with a natural extension of the editing tools. The ingenious device uses a fully-customizable knob, wheels and buttons to eliminate 90% of repetitive work and replace it with simple twists, scrolls or clicks. It works in conjunction with mouse and graphic tablet to enhance tool control in a natural, intuitive way which accomplishes common tasks easily. With it, users can work faster, more conveniently and concentrate on creativity.  

 "As designers ourselves, we love Photoshop's powerful features but we also know very well its limitations. Our goal was to create an easy to use, customizable controller that could make repetitive tasks faster so that users could free up their time to concentrate on the creative process. With TourBox, we created a new tool that enhances the connection between artist and art." -- CEO & Founder of TourBox

TourBox uses a totally customizable set of controls that are laid out ergonomically to reduce the amount of motion necessary to complete repetitive tasks. Using its combination of inputs, users can take advantage of the most-used Photoshop tools to adjust sizes, change values and achieve finer control. The knobs and wheels can be adapted to work best with personal user workflows and assigned customized shortcuts. Some of the main tasks that TourBox can improve are:

• Full Brush Control -- of Size, Hardness, Flow and Opacity
• Zoom In/Out, Drag function, and Fit to Screen
• Undo/Redo functions to Step Backward/Forward
• Along with a multitude of Dial and Switch controls to Select Tools, Adjust Parameters and much more. 

TourBox has advanced features and control but is incredibly easy to use, even for beginners. After controls and shortcuts are assigned, it just takes minutes to master control. During beta testing, users reported that they felt comfortable with the device in less than 5 minutes and would continue to use it daily. 

The device is compact and comfortable and easy to take on the go for travel and business trips. TourBox is fully-compatible with Mac/Windows, Plug & play, and works seamlessly with any version of Photoshop.

The TourBox Photoshop assistant is a game-changer for novices and professionals alike and the best way to take creativity to the next level. TourBox is launching soon on Kickstarter with discounts of to 50% Off retail price for early adopters. 

For more information and details visit the homepage: 

Website: https://tourbox.kickoffpages.com/

Based on the article above it seems as though the new Z-mount has the most potential. I am still excited to see what Panasonic does with their full frame L-mount camera and will probably purchase one when it comes out. What are your thoughts on the different mounts?

Have any of you given it a try?

We have lots and lots of deals at http://www.personal-view.com/deals

I frequently change contents of this post. It is good idea to follow this topic.

Nebula Gimbals April sale.

Prices:

• Nebula 5100 Slant - $999 $779 https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17241/nebula-5100-slant-gimbal
• Nebula 5100 a7 Slant - $699 $649 https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19241/nebula-5100-a7-slant-gimbal
• Nebula 4100 Slant - $599 $499 http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/18538/nebula-4100-slant-gimbal
• Nebula 4300 Gimbal - $999 $779 https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17486/nebula-4300-5-axis-gimbal-upgrade-of-the-nebula-4200
• Nebula 5300 Gimbal - $1199 $979 https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17493/nebula-5300-dual-hand-gimbals-for-pro-cameras
• Nebula Follow Focus - $650 $499 https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17257/filmpower-nebula-ff-for-gimbals

Shipping: Price already includes express shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact for any other regions.
I want to buy this monitor.

Specs

• 4K IPS LCD panel
• HDR support
• Two 8-watt stereo speakers
• Amlogic 4 core LSI
• 2GB RAM / 8GB Flash
• DTS and Dolby Audio support
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• 3x HDMI ports
• Optical audio port, Ethernet port, 2xUSB ports, S-PDIF port, RF Cable port
• April 3 sales start
• around $470 price

The sneaky thing which it appears that cameras often do, is give you the camera image as it appears afteral it has been downgraded and compressed. But there must still be some that give you the image before the compression engine, even in 4:2:2 with greater than 8 bits.

Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2 is the most luxurious Chinese phone ever made—and it works in the US

https://mashable.com/2017/09/11/xiaomi-mi-mix-2-review/#yASrTJ9MRkqs

dxomark TEST : Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s-chinese-gem/

The TriLens safely carries up to three of your favourite DSLR lenses and changing your glass has never been faster.

Eliminate the time and frustration of changing lenses. The TriLens safely carries up to three extra lenses, is rated for loads up to 100 kg and magically keeps track of your lens caps.

I just and finally determined the cause of my Shogun (attached to an a7s) skipping one frame and starting new clips during recording: Static electricity. It didn't always behave like that but for a while now. So I replaced all cables to no avail and when sitting on my sofa and again touching the camera it zipped me and I could see the Shoguns screen go black for an instance. I can reproduce this as often as I want.

So let this be an info for you, in case you're wondering about the same thing. And if anybody has an idea on how to be permanently earthed while walking and shooting? Much abliged. :)

Greetings!

I come from an older version of Epson SureColor P600 Inkjet Printer which was the r3000 and had really good experience with it.

I've been always debating on getting laser printer to get rid off the expense of small inkjet cartridges however the paper we use for inkjet printer is not good for laser and I'm not sure if you can even get different type of paper for it (mate, satin, metallic, luster, glossy etc.)

Nevertheless what would be anyone's professional mid size pick for a photo printer in 2017?