Think Tank Photo has announced a new reversible should strap bag called the Sling-O-Matic, which lets you configure the sling strap for carry on your left or right shoulders. The new bag comes in 3 different versions:
The Sling-O-Matic 10 can hold a pro DSLR and 3-4 lenses, which the Sling-O-Matic 20 and 30 can hold a pro DSLR and 4-6 lenses. Additionally, the Sling-O-Matic 30 has a laptop sleeve.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
Sigma has issued a notice to customers concerning potential problems with aperture operation of Sigma lenses on the Sony A33 and A55 cameras.
See the full details in Sigma’s statement below. [click to continue…]
If you have read any photography websites this week, then you have probably seen this poster already. I first saw it over at Carlos Miller’s Photography is Not a Crime blog.
Somehow, the TSA has managed to take a general warning for everyone to “be on alert” and depict photographers who photograph planes as terrorist suspects. Newsflash to TSA: planes are fun to photograph. Ever hear of Airliners.net?
Maybe you’ll be ok though if you don’t wear a hoodie.
Along with above image that’s rumored to be a leaked shot of the new Pentax K-5 uncovered up by Lens Tip, additional rumors have surfaced about the Pentax K-5′s specifications. A poster over in the Pentax forums provides detailed specifications passed along from a retailer.
Pentax K-5 Rumored Specs
- 16.2MP CMOS Sensor
- 18-point AF
- ISO 50-25600
- 1920 x 1080 25p, 30p
- External mic output
- Magnesium body
- Weather sealing
- $1699 retail price
The Pentax K-5 is rumored to be announced on September 22. Full spec list is below. [click to continue…]
