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| Images: Viltrox, Seagate, Nanlux |
Welcome to the weekend everyone! For this accessory roundup, we’re going to look at some new lights, especially small SSDs, and more. But first, as always, the deals.
High performance, low(er) prices
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If you want a Canon camera that’s extremely competent at shooting sports, but that’s not quite as expensive as the sports/action flagship EOS R1, the EOS R3 can now be had for $500 off its MSRP.
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| Photo: Richard Butler |
If you prefer single-grip cameras that are still about as capable as they come, the venerable Nikon Z8 is on sale again for $600 off.
Viltrox’s lightsaber
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| Image: Viltrox |
Many readers will be familiar with Viltrox’s lenses, but the company is also active in the lighting space. It recently announced the K90 RGB light stick, which is more or less exactly what its name implies: a 97cm tube that can output up to 30W of light in a wide variety of colors. While the lights – which come in a two pack – can be used in a traditional lighting setup, they’re also interesting as practicals that you can see in the photo or video itself.
The K90 has a built-in battery that charges via USB-C, which Viltrox says should be able to run the lights at full power for around 70 minutes. It features on-body controls, as well as compatibility with the company’s app.
For the tablet fans
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| Image: Wacom |
Pen tablets can be a great tool for editing your photos, and giving your wrists a break from using a mouse. And, in case you missed it, Wacom has just updated its flagship Intuos Pro tablets to improve the controls, pen, and aspect ratio – the new version is a better match for today’s 16×9 displays. If you want a deeper drive, we covered the launch in its own article, which you can read here.
Small SSDs
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| Image: Seagate |
High-performance, portable SSDs are nothing new, but the latest generation is taking the concept even further. Seagate’s new “Ultra Compact SSD” lives up to its name by being about the size of an old-fashioned flash drive. However, it can store up to 2TB of data, and will let you access it at up to 1,000MBps via its USB-C 10Gbps interface. It’s also compatible with Android and iOS devices, which could be useful for those looking to record using the iPhone’s highest-end codecs and frame rates, which require an external drive.
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| Image: Planck |
Phone recording is top of mind for the Planck SSD, which is designed to sit flush against the bottom of your phone, instead of protruding popsicle stick-style like the Seagate. The specs are similar to the Ultra Compact SSD, but the Planck does come with a bit of a caveat. It’s currently being sold via a Kickstarter campaign, which means there’s no guarantees that you’ll actually get one should you decide to back the project. We always advise taking caution around crowdfunded products, especially ones from less established brands.
Light Rain
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| Image: Godox |
If you want to be able to light a scene no matter what the conditions, you now have more options than ever – provided you work at a movie studio, or have the same funding as one. Both Nanlux and Godox have released new lights that promise to put out a ton of light while also being weatherproof.
Besides its IP65 weather resistance rating, the Godox P1200R Hard Pro is a relatively standard 1200W RGB light panel. It promises flicker-free light, controllability via a variety of standards, including an app, and a relatively compact build given the amount of light it’s designed to put out.
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| Image: Nanlux |
The Nanlux Evoke 5000B, is a 5200W spotlight that also supports a weather resistance rating – IP66, this time – but it has a new trick up its sleeve. The company claims that it’s the only light in its class that supports adjusting both its color temperature and its green/magenta values.
Neither light is aimed towards photographers, or priced for anyone other than serious professionals – the Godox is around $5300, while the Nanlux will run you $14,800 – but they do show what’s possible with today’s technology. With any luck, we’ll start to see similar features start to trickle down to more consumer-focused lights.
Pro Kit
We sometimes like to include videos or essays that aren’t necessarily accessories, but that offer some insights or knowledge about the art of photography. This week’s entry is a YouTube video by Kym Illman, where he goes over what gear he uses to professionally shoot F1 races.
Getting a look at someone’s camera bag is always a fun experience, and can help inspire some changes to your own setup. However, it becomes even more interesting when that person is a working pro – it’s a perspective we don’t always get to see, so cheers to Illman for sharing his knowledge and gear.
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This article comes from DP Review and can be read on the original site.
