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Adobe Lightroom 4 for $93.95 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:53:06 +0000

B&H has Lightroom 4 for only $93.95 (reg. $121.95). This is boxed copy with a perpetual license. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens for $899 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:35:13 +0000

B&H has the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens for $899 (reg. $1049). Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens for $149 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

B&H has the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake lens for $149 (reg. $199) now through June 29, 2013. I love this little lens and think it’s a great addition to any Canon DSLR; however, it’s particularly pleasant on APS-C cameras with its 64mm equivalent field of view. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Canon 430EX II Speedlite for $259 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:27:01 +0000

B&H has the Canon 430EX II Speedlite for $259 (reg. $299) now through June 29, 2013. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Also, the Canon 600EX-RT is on sale for $499 (reg. $549) through June 29, 2013 here at B&H Photo.

Sony 4K TVs Now Shipping in US

Eric Reagan — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:22:43 +0000

As we continue to question the need for 4K production across the spectrum, TV manufacturers are wasting no time pushing 4K TVs out to customers. Sony 4K TVs are shipping from Adorama and Amazon with prices starting at $5000. The Seiki 4K 50″ TV is much more reasonably priced at $1445 here at Amazon.com.

While the 4K content I have seen at CES and NAB this year has been gorgeous, I’m not quite ready to pull the trigger on a 4K set. Many HD broadcasters and cable channels continue to pump out 720p programming to content consumers across the nation. Additionally, the compression from cable providers on HD content is terrible. I can’t imagine how bad the compression will be on full 4K content when it starts coming down the content pipe.

Of course, those finishing productions in 4K resolution now have access to 4K TVs to view final products and/or demo content to clients.

Sony NEX-F3 w/ 2 Lens Kit for $549 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:12:12 +0000

B&H has the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 with the 18-55mm and 55-210mm lenses for $549 (reg. $799). The deal also includes a Sony camera bag and a 8GB SDHC card. It ends May 31, 2013. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Nikon 1 J2 Up to 40% Off – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:00:03 +0000

Amazon has a deal on the Nikon 1 J2 with up to 40% off retail. There are several kits and accessories available in the deals with the Nikon 1 J2 and 10-30mm lens kit for $359 being one of the deals. Check out all of the deals here at Amazon.com.

Bower 24mm f/1.4 Lens for $499 – Deal Alert

Eric Reagan — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:04:17 +0000

B&H has the Bower 24mm f/1.4 lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Olympus mounts for $499 (reg. $699) through May 31. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Pelican ProGear S130 Laptop/Camera Backpack Review

Eric Reagan — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:41:20 +0000

The Pelican ProGear S130 is a tough new camera and laptop backpack that is design to protect your gear at all costs. I’ve been carrying the bag for a few weeks now and absolutely appreciate the no-shortcuts rugged design. While the bag isn’t for everyone, if you need a bag to protect your camera, lenses and laptop from the abuse of rough handling and harsh conditions, the ProGear S130 can certainly do the trick.

Everything about this bag is tough – there is no room for being flaky. Being a Pelican product, you expect as much.

Pelican ProGear S130 hardshell laptop compartment

The laptop compartment is the most hardcore laptop compartment I have ever seen on any sort of camera bag. It is a completely hardshell enclosure that is watertight down to a meter for 30 minutes thanks to an O-ring gasket seal. It also has a pressure equalization valve on the laptop compartment to prevent vacuum lock.

Pelican ProGear S130 robust carry handle

The carry handle at the top of the bag isn’t a flimsy piece of fabric that might someday rip. Instead, Pelican saw fit to put a hard plastic handle that hinges just like a carry handle of a standard Pelican hard-shell case.

Pelican ProGear S130 camera compartment

The camera compartment at the bottom half of the ProGear S130 isn’t quite huge in terms of gear-carrying capacity. It is designed to handle a DSLR with a moderate-sized zoom lens attached, along with a few more small to mid-size lenses and accessories. However, there is sufficient room to fit a decent sized kit inside, including a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens if you detach it from the camera first.

The upper compartment has plenty of room for random items you are carrying with you and can be expanded by removing the camera padding section at the bottom. Pelican also did right by including a small zippered pocked on the outside of the top flap with a weather resistant seal covering the zipper – good move. Above each side pouch, you have straps for attaching a tripod on whichever side you choose.

The back padding and strap padding are thick and comfortable, which is a must for a bag that features a hardshell case. The ProGear 130 has a waist belt that will tuck away under the the lumbar padding when not in use. A chest strap, seen in the above image, helps to secure the bag when loaded heavy.

Nothing in the ProGear S130 seems like an afterthought. Pelican clearly did its homework before building this bag and delivered a solid, durable bag that can carry your gear on extreme outings.

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SanDisk SD Card Deals at Amazon

Eric Reagan — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:48:10 +0000

Amazon has a sale on SanDisk SD cards up to 60% off for a limited time. Check them all out here at Amazon.com while the deals last.