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‘Kodachrome’ Movie Coming to Netflix on April 20

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It was a dark day for film when Kodak killed Kodachrome back in 2009. After Kodachrome stock ran out, there was one final photo lab in the country that could process Kodachrome – Dwayne’s Photo in Kansas. Dwayne’s Photo ran out of the chemicals to process Kodachrome in December 2010, which was the final nail in the coffin for Kodachrome film. [Read more…]

Nikon Introduces the D850 Filmmaker’s Kit

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Like its predecessor, the Nikon D850 is getting the Filmmaker’s Kit treatment. The new HDSLR kit includes the following:

  • Nikon D850 Body
  • AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens
  • AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
  • AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens
  • Spare EN-EL15a Lithium-Ion Battery
  • ME-1 Stereo Microphone
  • ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Set
  • Atomos Ninja Flame 7″ Recording Monitor

The Nikon D850 Filmmaker’s Kit retails for $5499.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Rest in Peace – Chuck Westfall: The Kindest and Most Professional Man in the Camera Industry

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Chuck Westfall, who was the face and voice of Canon to many of us, has died.

If you’ve been close at all to Canon’s DSLRs over the years, you’ve either crossed paths with Mr. Westfall or you’ve seen content that he’s contributed to – in one way or another. He gave so much to Canon’s customers and photo industry as a whole.

I’ve been doing Photography Bay for nearly 12 years and I’ve never met a kinder or more professional representative for any company. In the earlier days, I used to wait for him to chime in regularly with Tech Tips on The Digital Journalist. He was like our American line to the mothership in Japan. He certainly influenced the world around him and will be missed by many.

If you were familiar with him, please take a minute to read these other stories about his life and passing at Imaging Resource and PetaPixel. If you have personal stories or thoughts on Mr. Westfall, please share them with the rest of us in the comments.

The world is a lesser place without Chuck Westfall in the world. Rest in peace, Mr. Westfall.

[Photo credit: Nancy Winnings]

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens Priced at $1299

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The recently announced Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens‘ price is officially set at $1299.

Recall that the lens offers full frame coverage and is designed for 50MP+ cameras. It features three FLD glass elements, three SLD glass elements, and three aspherical lens elements, including one 80mm high precision molded glass aspherical element. It offers near zero distortion (less than 1%) and minimal transverse chromatic aberration, flare and ghosting.

It’s available for pre-order for Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. Check it out here at B&H Photo.