Miggo Expands its Storm-Proof Collection of Camera Bags with Three New Models

miggo, a young brand that has infused the imaging industry with fun and exciting products designed for today’s advanced digital cameras, today announced three new storm-proof camera bags which will be making their debut on Indiegogo. One year after the launch of Pictar – the revolutionary iPhone camera grip, miggo returns to the crowdfunding platform with “agua” – a collection of storm-proof bags. The three new bags announced today – the Versa, Sling and Drone Lander – are designed for holding everyday gear and provide support for DSLR cameras and the popular Mavic and Spark drones.

Phottix Ares II – Unboxing

Here is short unboxing video that I did for the new Phottix Ares II triggers.

 

Nikon D7500 Announced

THE NEW NIKON D7500: SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE THAT DRIVES THE DESIRE TO CREATE

Exceptional Speed, Precision and Low-Light Ability Has Never Been as Attainable; The New D7500 Uses the Same Powerful Imaging Sensor and Includes Many Features from Nikon’s DX-Format D500 Flagship

Enthusiasts are a distinct type of photographer, who go to great lengths in the relentless pursuit of the perfect capture. It is for this user that Nikon Inc. announced the D7500 today, an advanced-level DX-format DSLR that provides a robust yet lightweight camera with powerful performance and premium features. Using the same 20.9-megapixel image sensor, processor and wide ISO range as the D500, Nikon’s flagship DX-format DSLR, the D7500 incorporates an exceptional combination of stunning image quality, impressive speed, astounding low-light ability and 4K UHD video capture, yet remains within reach for a diverse array of image makers and creators.

The Embrace

New toys from LumoPro

Now Available: Phottix Ares II Flash Trigger

Welcome to the family
Introducing Phottix’s newest budget-friendly flash trigger system – the Phottix Ares II. The transmitter and receiver system boasts the latest technology and is perfect for manual shooting with studio lights or hot shoe flashes. The Phottix Ares II will join the Phottix ecosystem and be compatible* with other Phottix products.

Phottix Mac-compatible firmware upgrade application now available

 

At long last, the new Phottix Mac-compatible firmware upgrade app is available. This app can be used to upgrade the two firmware files on Phottix Mitros+ TTL Transceiver Flashes and Phottix Indra500/360 Studio Lights. See the above video for a “how to” use the new app.

Tha app can be downloaded from Phottix.com: Here

Firmware: Odin II for Nikon v1.06/13

New firmware is available for Odin II TTL Trigger for Nikon:

Firmware Version v1.13 (Odin II Nikon Transmitter)

1. Fixes issue when Odin II triggers Strato II receiver, test button on transmitter will not function
2. Fixes issue when Odin II triggers Strato II receiver, the group on/off setting of the transmitter does not function properly

Nikon D5600 Announced

Digital SLR Camera, Nikon D5600

Entry-level DX-format Digital SLR Camera with Seamless Connectivity Ignites Creativity and Sharing by Transforming Social Storytelling

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the D5600, an entry-level DX-format digital SLR designed for photography hobbyists and content creators to explore different creative and artistic expressions. With convenient connectivity features, the D5600 is also built for easy sharing and social storytelling.

Firmware Update for SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Firmware Update for SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports / Contemporary in SIGMA and Canon mount

We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports in SIGMA and Canon mount, and the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary in SIGMA and Canon mount. The firmware can be updated using SIGMA Optimization Pro.