Camera’s:

Canon Eos 5D Mark II

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Body Only) improves upon the EOS 5D by increasing the resolution by about 40% to 21.1 megapixels and adds a Live View feature that allows users to preview shots on the camera’s high resolution 3.0″ LCD display. It even incorporates the ability to record full motion HD Video with sound, so you can capture the action as well as superb images.

The camera’s 21.1MP, full-frame 35mm-format (24x36mm) CMOS sensor captures image files with incredible image quality and color accuracy, as either JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG files. The camera also incorporates Canon’s acclaimed DIGIC 4 imaging processor that works in concert with a high-speed DDR-SDRAM buffer to ensure quick performance and fast image processing times. Performance enhancements enabled by the DIGIC 4 processor include an incredibly fast full-resolution frame rate of up to 3.9 fps, improved battery life, noticeably improved image quality at all ISO sensitivities, fast start-up and reaction times, and improved noise suppression at ISO sensitivities ranging from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, plus the camera’s sensitivity is further expandable to a range of ISO 50 to ISO 25600.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II incorporates a high-fidelity (920,000 dot) 3″ LCD screen and includes a ‘Live View’ feature that permits the user to frame their shots on the LCD display, and adds framing functions that are not possible with a traditional SLR viewfinder, including the ability to zoom in and navigate the preview image to ensure proper focus, and a grid overlay to assist in proper composition. The Live View focusing system also enables focus modes such as Quick mode, Live mode and Face Detection Live mode. Furthermore, the Live View Feature enables HD video recording that can capture true HD-quality (1080p) video at a frame rate of 30 fps with Face Detection and sound.

The magnesium-alloy chassis of the EOS 5D Mark II ensures the durability of the camera so users can take it on safari or to a press junket and be assured that the camera can take it. In addition the camera body incorporates extensive dust and weatherproofing features including seals and gaskets where body panels and/or camera controls meet. To further keep the imaging sensor free from dust, Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System uses ultrasonic vibrations to shake dust particles off of the sensor’s low-pass filter each time you power up (or manually when needed). This ensures that your images will be spot free and reduces time needed for image retouching.

Other professional quality features found on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II include 14-bit A/D conversion, a bright viewfinder (with 98% image coverage), Auto Light Optimizer, Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction, 9-point AF plus 6-point assist AF, 25 Custom Functions with 71 settings, and 5 metering modes (35-Zone EV, 8% Partial Spot, 3.5% Spot, Center-Weighted, and Pre-Flash E-TTL II). Altogether, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II has been designed to serve the needs and interests of serious enthusiasts as well as professional photographers who are in pursuit of the perfect image.

Canon Eos 40D

Building on the success of Canon’s perennially popular “prosumer” EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements, technological wizardry, and user-requested creative controls, the Canon EOS 40D SLR’s “prosumer” appellation may refer more to its accessible price point than to the exceptional quality, clarity, and resolution of the images it creates.

From the camera’s newly enhanced, 10.1-megapixel CMOS imaging sensor (designed and manufactured by Canon) and its proprietary and super-efficient DIGIC III image processor, to its completely redesigned autofocus sensor and fast, 6.5 frame-per-second (fps) continuous shooting capability (for bursts of up to 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images), the EOS 40D SLR puts the fun in functionality and makes serious photo business a positive pleasure.

Indeed, at 6.5 fps, no digital SLR in the EOS 40D mid-range class and price category has so high a continuous shooting capability, making it ideal for shooting–and actually capturing–speed-sensitive outdoor and wild-nature shots as well as a wide variety of action and sports scenes. The speed of the EOS 40D SLR comes from Canon’s balanced combination of its latest processor, DIGIC IIII, DDR SDRAM high-speed memory, four-channel-per-line sensor readout, and two separate motors for shutter and mirror operation.

Canon EOS 40D Highlights

Display’s the Thing The most easily visible upgrade on the EOS 40D Digital SLR is the camera’s larger 3.0-inch LCD screen (compared with the EOS 30D’s 2.5-inch monitor). Still, size is only the beginning of the difference between these two cameras’ displays. In order to increase viewing ease in outdoor conditions such as bright sunlight, Canon raised the brightness level of the EOS 40D camera’s 230,000-pixel LCD screen, broadened the color gamut, and narrowed the viewing angle from 170 degrees to a still wide 140-degree perspective in all directions. An added advantage of the larger-sized display is the ability to use a larger font size for text, making it easier to read setting and menu options on the screen. The camera’s menu is organized in the same tabbed format as the EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR.

Canon extends its “ease-of-reading” policy to the EOS 40D SLR’s viewfinder as well. The upgraded viewfinder increases optical magnification from 0.90x to 0.95x, expands the viewing angle from 251 degrees to 264 degrees and raises the eye point from 20mm to 22mm.

Enhanced Durability Recognizing the often rigorous shooting conditions encountered by professional and advanced amateur photographers, Canon design engineers made the EOS 40D SLR’s magnesium alloy exterior even more ruggedly dependable than its predecessors with upgraded dust- and weather-resistant construction, particularly around the camera’s connection ports, battery compartment, and single-slot compact flash (CF) memory card door. Should the user inadvertently open the compact flash card door while the camera is writing to the card, a warning will pop up on the LCD screen and an open door “alarm” will sound, but the image(s) will continue writing to the memory card without interruption. The EOS 40D SLR also retains many of the outstanding features of the EOS 30D model, such as its fast 0.15-second initial start-up, its extremely durable shutter (rated up to 100,000 cycles), its top shutter speed of 1/8000 second, and 1/250 maximum X-sync flash shutter speed setting.

Improved Image Quality Although it is based on the image sensor used in the EOS Digital Rebel XTi, the EOS 40D Digital SLR’s 10.1-megapixel CMOS APS-C size image sensor has been significantly improved thanks to the use of larger microlenses over each pixel to reduce noise and expand sensitivity up to ISO 3200. The EOS 40D retains the model 30D camera’s 1.6x focal length conversion factor (compared to full-frame digital image sensors or 35mm film) and is compatible with the full line-up of Canon EF lenses as well as the Company’s expanding selection of high-quality, affordable EF-S lenses created specifically for Canon digital SLRs with APS-C size image sensors.

Adding to the improved virtuosity of the images captured by the EOS 40D SLR is the camera’s 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion process. Able to recognize 16,384 colors per channel (four times the number of colors recognized by the EOS 30D SLR’s 12-bit conversion capability), the EOS 40D camera is able to produce images with finer and more accurate gradations of tones and colors. The EOS 40D also incorporates the optional Highlight Tone Priority and High-ISO Noise Reduction functions first introduced earlier this year with the EOS-1D Mark III Professional Digital SLR.

DIGIC III DIGIC III is the latest generation of Canon’s proprietary image processing engine. DIGIC III technology ensures that the fine details and natural colors of the images are optimally recorded and, as an added bonus, is also responsible for the EOS 40D SLR’s high-speed performance, faster signal processing, and even its efficient energy consumption.

sRAW In addition to retaining the RAW image capture capabilities of its predecessors, the EOS 40D SLR now offers a more manageable “sRAW” recording format. In sRAW mode, the number of pixels is reduced to one-fourth that of a standard RAW image and the file size is cut in half, while retaining all of the flexibility and creative possibilities associated with full-size, conventional RAW images.

Improved Autofocus and Exposure Control While the EOS 40D SLR maintains the nine-point wide area AF coverage first introduced on the EOS 20D camera, Canon has made significant improvements to its speed, precision, and functionality, minimizing subject recognition problems in the process. The EOS 40D camera’s completely redesigned nine-point AF sensor provides cross-type AF measurement at all nine focusing points for maximum apertures up to f5.6, and for the first time in any EOS camera, the central AF point offers enhanced precision for both vertical and horizontal subject contrast when using EF or EF-S lenses featuring maximum apertures of f2.8 or faster. AF calculation speed with the EOS 40D camera is 30 percent faster than the EOS 30D model.

The Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR retains the same 35-zone metering sensor as its predecessor. Available patterns include Evaluative metering, which is linked to all AF points and is set automatically in the Basic Zone modes, Centerweighted average metering, Partial metering, and Spot metering, covering approximately 9 percent or 3.8 percent of the viewfinder at center, respectively. The camera’s E-TTL II autoflash and 12 exposure control modes (11 AE modes plus manual) are also unchanged from the EOS 30D SLR model. However, as a result of consumer input, Canon has added three Custom exposure modes. As an added convenience, particularly for wireless flash operations, users can adjust the flash settings of the Canon Speedlite 580EX II directly from the camera.

The Canon EOS 40D camera offers ISO speeds from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 in 1/3-stop increments. Users can also opt for a high-speed setting of ISO 3200. For the first time in any EOS camera, the 40D model offers Auto ISO capability in Creative Zone exposure modes. This valuable new feature adjusts the ISO speed to the optimal setting based on low light or shaky shooting conditions. Additionally, the EOS 40D provides full-time display of the active ISO speed setting, both in the viewfinder as well as on the top LCD data panel.

The Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR is also the first camera in its class to offer two interchangeable focusing screens in addition to the standard precision matte screen. Users can opt for a grid-type focus screen that makes it easier to verify horizontal or vertical alignment while determining image composition, as well as the Super-Precision Matte focusing screen that makes it easier to grasp the “sweet spot” of manual focusing when using a lens with a maximum aperture of f2.8 or faster.

Enhanced Live View Previously the province of the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR (one of Canon’s top-tier professional cameras), the Live View function now gives EOS 40D camera users an expanded and exceedingly convenient and comfortable set of shooting options. By permitting the framing and capturing of subjects using the camera’s LCD screen instead of the viewfinder, the shooter gains a 100 percent field view to more easily achieve the desired composition. A new Custom Function on the EOS 40D allows autofocus during Live View by pressing the camera’s AF-ON button. At that point, the reflex mirror goes down and AF is carried out in the normal way. Letting go of the AF-ON button resumes Live View functions. Also, in the Live View shooting mode the user can magnify the image by five or ten times in order to ensure that the shot is optimally focused. Live View is at its best during tripod shooting–particularly for close-up photography where precise focusing is imperative. As a side benefit, the Live View shooting mode helps to reduce vibration by lifting the reflex mirror out of the optical path well in advance of the exposure, improving image quality at slow shutter speeds. A new electronic 1st-curtain shutter function in Live View mode reduces release time lag and operational noise even further to avoid spooking wildlife or disturbing people nearby with unwanted camera sounds. Additionally, as the release time lag is miniscule, even instantaneous movements like a bird taking flight can be readily captured.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System First introduced on the EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera, the EOS Integrated Cleaning System is a prime example of trickle-up technology and is now becoming a standard feature on all new EOS Digital SLRs. The camera’s Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit uses ultrasonic vibrations to literally shake dust particles off of the low-pass filter in front of the sensor each time the camera is powered up or shut down. Users also have the option of engaging the “clean now” function at will or bypassing it altogether. Additionally, the EOS 40D SLR’s manual sensor cleaning function raises the mirror and allows users to clean dust that has stuck to the low-pass filter. Dust that has been shaken or blown loose is then trapped by adhesive at the base of the sensor unit housing, preventing the problematic particles from reattaching themselves to the filter when the camera moves. The second part of the cleaning system is a software solution that maps the location of any spots that may remain on the sensor. The mapped information is saved as Dust Delete Data and attached to the image file. Subsequently, the offending dust information is subtracted from the final image during post processing with a compatible personal computer, using the supplied Digital Photo Professional software.

Improved Software Among the most valuable features of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR is its compatibility with Canon’s Picture Style Editor (PSE) 1.0 software. With PSE, shooters can actually design the look of their photographs by inputting their own preferred style, color, and tone curves. The EOS 40D Digital SLR also ships with the latest versions of Canon’s powerful software applications, including Digital Photo Professional 3.1 and EOS Utility 2.1, which now support the camera’s Remote Live View and Dust Delete Data functions, as well as incorporating a broad range of additional improvements designed to improve image quality and speed up workflow. Also included are ZoomBrowser EX 5.8 and ImageBrowser 5.8 for easy browsing, viewing, printing, and archiving with compatible computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP, as well as Mac OS X.

Accessories (Not Included–Must be Purchased Separately) New system accessories for the EOS 40D SLR include the redesigned high-capacity Battery Grip BG-E2N, which facilitates high-volume shooting and easier vertical shooting. Compatible with up to two BP-511A battery packs or a set of six AA-size batteries, the battery grip approximately doubles the number of shots that can be taken, compared with the battery power of the EOS 40D SLR alone. The BG-E2N grip features new sealing material around the battery compartment to better resist water and dust. The new model replaces the original BG-E2 grip and is compatible with the EOS 20D, 30D, and 40D models.

Designed exclusively for the EOS 40D SLR, the new Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A permits wireless transfer and back-up, as well as remote control of the camera in Live View mode. It can also be connected to various GPS receivers or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 external storage devices such as convenient flash drives or high-capacity hard drives with much larger storage capacity than the memory cards in the camera for instant back-up as images are captured. Compact and affordable, the WFT-E3A wireless transmitter also doubles as a vertical grip and requires its own BP-511A battery pack in addition to the battery installed in the camera body.

EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens The EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens features an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio. With the image stabilizer turned on, you can obtain sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without using flash or a tripod–very handy for places where flash is prohibited. The lens uses a ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocus and full-time manual focus. Its closest focusing distance is 20 inches (50 centimeters).

 

Lenzen:

Canon EF 24-105 mm F/4 L IS USM

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens is an easy-to-use standard zoom lens that can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto.

The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM incorporates Canon’s highest standards of precision optics. The L-series is Canon’s flagship professional lens range, combining outstanding image performance and ultimate operability with dust and moisture resistant construction.

Canon’s ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust- and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5. 6 IS USM

Ideal for travel, mid-range nature/wildlife and general photography, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USMis a lightweight, compact all-purpose “standard” zoom lens. Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens in 35mm format, this EF-S lens brings 5x wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D and Digital Rebel shooters.

This lens features Canon’s latest optical Image Stabilizer technology, providing up to 3-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. The lens has a 17 element, 12 group construction, including one double-sided aspherical element for crisp, high contrast corner-to-corner detail.

A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode.

Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors. An exclusive optional lens hood can further reduce the incidence of flare.

Note: Only Canon Extension Tube EF 25 II and 12 II fit on this lens.

Note! Not suitable for 35mm film SLR cameras or digital cameras with an image sensor bigger than APS-C size, this lens fits on the EOS Digital Rebel series or 7D, 40D, 30D and 20D cameras.

Canon EF 70-200 mm F/2. 8 L USM

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens improves upon its predecessor, one of the most acclaimed lenses in the Canon EF line, with superior performance, increased speed and optical quality.

This lens is constructed of 23 elements in 19 groups (including 1 Fluorite and 5 UD elements) which help deliver the sharpness and reduced aberration which professional photographers rely upon from Canon. The IS II Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 stops of correction at all focal lengths.

This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 3.9′ (1.2 m) at all zoom settings so you can get the shot when shooting close to your subject even in smaller spaces. Like all Canon L-series lenses, this telephoto zoom is dust- and moisture-resistant and designed to keep on going even in the most challenging of environments.

Rubber O-ring can be combined with EOS 1V and EF “II” teleconverters for near imperviousness to moisture exposure

Two-stage Image Stabilization can correct for all types of camera shake or just up/down shake (for use when panning with a moving subject

Focus limiter switch

Shorter minimum focusing distance and higher maximum magnification than its 70-200mm f/2.8 L predecessor

 

Flitser:

Canon Speedlite 430 EX

The Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash is Canon’s mid-range shoe mount flash, yet it offers many of the same advanced features as its bigger brother, the 580EX II. It is designed to fully support the entire range of Canon digital SLR and G-series cameras.

The Speedlite 430EX II Flash is compatible with Canon’s latest E-TTL II (Evaluative Through The Lens) auto exposure technology. When combined with a compatible Canon camera and compatible lens, E-TTL II utilizes subject distance and other information that automatically modifies flash power, resulting in accurate flash exposure regardless of subject size, reflectance, or photographic composition. This is great for photographers that shoot high contrast or reflective subjects, like those encountered in wedding photography. Photographers can now capture every detail from the black of tuxedos to the white of wide smiles and wedding dresses.

The fully swiveling bounce head zooms automatically over a range of 24mm-105mm. Its Wireless E-TTL II compatibility permits it to function as a slave unit, triggered by a 580EX, ST-E2, or MR-14EX. Any number of 430EX and 550EX Speedlites can be combined as slave units for creative effects.

The Speedlite 430EX also automatically transfers color temperature information to recent models of digital SLR cameras. The camera then sets the best white balance setting for the flash shot. This feature works when the camera’s white balance mode is set to Auto White Balance (AWB) or Flash white balance mode.

Flash or Camera’s LCD Panel

Flash controls can now be set on the flash’s rear LCD panel, or directly on the camera’s LCD screen on compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras.

Quick Access to Features

Intuitively placed controls keep features easily accessible, such as adjusting manual flash exposure from full power to 1/64 in 1/3 stop increments, and enabling the second curtain sync function. A separate Custom Function button provides maximum control over various flash functions.

Added Flexibility

Nine custom functions are also now available, as well as a flash head that is more maneuverable and capable of more angles for bouncing flash illumination than its predecessor.

Multiple Flash Exposure Modes

E-TTL II, E-TTl, TTL & Manual

Improved Recycling Time

20% faster recycling time than the Speedlite 420EX

Optimum Flash Coverage

Automatically adjusts the flash coverage to adjust for differences in chip size on APS-C sized digital cameras

Pro Functions

High-speed FP sync mode, Rear curtain sync, SE Save Energy, and FE Lock (spot/partial flash metering

Wireless Operation

Wireless TTL “slave” flash with EOS 1V, EOS 3, D30 and Pro Digital cameras

AF Assist

Ultra-bright 2-LED focus assist-beam compatible with all focus points of all EOS AF systems, up to 9-point AF

 

Canon Speedlite 580 EX II

As the Canon top-of-the-line flash for the EOS-system, the Speedlite 580EX II takes the best features from existing models and adds functionality that enhances digital photography. A more powerful flash with a maximum guide number of 190′ (58 m) at ISO 100 (at 105mm focal length), faster recycling, more consistent color and enhanced controls are among the improvements that all photographers, especially those who shoot digital, will find useful.

The 580EX version II offers several improvements over the original 580EX version. It has been redesigned to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, a metal hot shoe, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible.

The flash supports all current versions of TTL, including evaluative E-TTL II. This is great for photographers that shoot high contrast or reflective subjects, like those encountered in wedding photography. Photographers can now capture every detail from the black of tuxedos to the white of wide smiles and wedding dresses.

Compatibility

The Speedlite 580EX flash is compatible with Canon’s E-TTL II (Evaluative Through The Lens) auto exposure technology. When combined with a compatible Canon camera (EOS-1D/s Mark II, Mark III, D-20, Elan 7N/E, or newer models and compatible lens, E-TTL II utilizes subject distance and other information that automatically modifies flash power, resulting in accurate flash exposure regardless of subject size, reflectance, or photographic composition.

Multiple Flash Exposure Modes

E-TTL II, E-TTL, TTL & Manual

Faster Recycling Time

Improved power supply design provides up to 25% improvement in flash recycle time

Built-in AF-assist beam compatible with EOS multi-point AF systems including 45-point Area AF types

Built-in catchlight reflector allows a catchlight to be added quickly and conveniently to portraits

Professional Modes

FE Lock – Flash exposure lock

FP Mode, or high-speed sync, allows the camera to sync with flash at higher shutter speeds

Second-curtain sync fires the flash at the end of the exposure, allowing streak of light to flow naturally behind the movement of the subject

Wireless TTL flash when triggered by other on-camera 580EX; or when combined with ST-E2 Transmitter & multiple 580 or 550 EX’s

Stroboscopic mode shows several minute flashes continuously to easily view flash effect

FEB – Flash Exposure Bracketing

14 Custom Functions that provide maximum control over various flash functions

Ratio flash lighting of up to 8:1 when used with ST-E2 Transmitter & multiple 550 or 580EX’s

When color temperature data is automatically transmitted from the 580EX, the camera sets the color balance for the optimal flash shot

 

Flash Triggers:

Pocketwizard TT-1

The PocketWizard MiniTT1 Radio Slave Transmitter utilizes PocketWizard’s new ControlTL firmware platform, is part of an ultra-versatile radio slave system, and is dedicated specifically to the Canon E-TTL II flash control system. It simply slides directly into the camera’s hot shoe. There are no special settings to make or modes to call up. Use the camera, on-camera flash, or flash commander controls for flash compensation, zone and ratio control. It supports single or multiple dedicated flash units. The MiniTT1 is the ideal addition to any Canon E-TTL II flash system. It works in combination with the FlexTT5 Transceiver, and since this system works on digital radio technology, it can support E-TTL around corners, out-of-sight, or in bright sunlight.

2 Channel Settings + Learn Mode

Each setting can also be programmed to transmit any of 20 ControlTL channels for TTL photography and 32 standard channels for manual flash photography. The FlexTT5 Transceiver also has a three-zone selector switch, Out of the box, the MiniTT1 is programmed for PocketWizard channels 1 and 2.

HyperSync & High-Speed Sync Technology

Enables X-sync speeds of up to 1/8000 with full-power flash. High-Speed Sync provides auto flash with the camera’s shutter speed setting, up to 1/8000th. Unique programming optimizes HSS for better operation and more shots per set of batteries.

HyperSync & High-Speed Sync Technology

Supports flash sync speeds of up to 1/500th sec. High-Speed Sync auto syncs flash system with the camera’s shutter speed setting, up to 1/8000th.

Built-in Hot Shoe, use with any flash

Features a hot shoe on the top, so that you can still mount a flash unit directly onto the camera. This allows you to combine your remote flash with the on-camera flash, or use the on-camera flash for additional E-TTL II control only. Hot shoe contacts automatically detect dedicated E-TTL or simple hot shoe flash.

Reverse Compatible & Basic Triggering

Operates on the same channels as all other PocketWizards to work with any unit you may already have. Basic Triggering mode enables standard use with virtually any hot-shoe camera.

Low-Profile Design

The MiniTT1 lies flat to stay out of the way and uses an internal antenna.

Configurable and Upgradeable

The MiniTT1 features a mini-USB port, which makes it upgradeable and “future-proof” for continuous improvements and compatibility upgrades. PocketWizard Utility software, available on www.pocketwizard.com enables setting custom functions, adjusting HyperSync timing and setting channels.

Important Information

• Units sold in USA use 344.0 MHz for channels 1-16, and 346.5-354.0 MHz for channels 17-32
• Units sold in Europe use 433.62 MHz for channels 1-16, and 434.22 for channels 17-32
• USA and Euro models do not work together and USA models purchased by overseas customers do not include a warranty
• USA models are not approved outside of the USA and may interfere with devices in Europe

2x Pocketwizard TT-5

The PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave is part of an ultra-versatile radio slave system, and is dedicated specifically to the Canon E-TTL II flash control system. It simply slides directly into the camera’s hot shoe, and there are no special settings to make or modes to call up. Use the camera, on-camera flash, or flash commander controls for flash compensation, zone and ratio control. It supports single or multiple dedicated flash units.

The FlexTT5 is the ideal addition to most Canon E-TTL II flash system. Since this system works on digital radio technology, it can support E-TTL operation around corners, out-of-sight, or in bright sunlight.

The FlexTT5 is a “Transceiver”, meaning it can be used either as a transmitter when placed into the camera’s hot shoe in combination with another FlexTT5 unit on the flash end, or as a receiver with a MiniTT1 transmitter-only unit placed on the camera’s hot shoe.

While the FlexTT5 works ideally with many older Canon flashes, the 580EX, 580EX II, and 430EX emit strong RF noise across the PocketWizard’s frequency range, and this significantly reduces out-of-box range performance of the FlexTT5 Transceiver.  In PocketWizard’s research, the interference from the flash varies wildly from sample to sample; they can only guarantee that the flash will work to ~30′ (~10m) in all conditions. Purchase of the AC7 RF Shield (BH# WIAC7) increases performance of these flashes considerably.

2 Channel Settings + Learn Mode

Out of the box, the FlexTT5 is programmed for PocketWizard channels 1 and 2. Each setting can also be programmed to transmit and receive any of 20 ControlTL channels for TTL photography and/or 32 standard channels for manual flash photography. The FlexTT5 Transceiver also has a three-zone selector switch which integrates with Canon zones and ratios. The Learn Mode enables programming channels in the field with other PocketWizard radios.

HyperSync & High-Speed Sync Technology

Enables X-sync speeds of up to 1/8000 with full-power flash. High-Speed Sync provides auto flash with the camera’s shutter speed setting, up to 1/8000th. Unique programming optimizes HSS for better operation and more shots per set of batteries.

Built-In Hot Shoe, Use with Any Flash

Features a hot shoe on the top, so that you can still mount a flash unit directly onto the camera. This allows you to combine your remote flash with the on-camera flash, or use the on-camera flash for additional E-TTL II control only. Hot shoe contacts automatically detect dedicated ETTL or simple hot shoe flash.

Built-in Hot Shoe

Features a hot shoe on the top, so that you can still mount a flash unit directly onto the camera. This allows you to combine your remote flash with the on-camera flash, or use the on-camera flash for additional E-TTL II control only.

Camera/Flash Ports

The FlexTT5 Transceiver has two plug-in ports for use with remote Canon E-TTL II cameras or other non-TTL flash units. Camera remote triggering requires use of a camera-specific ACC-type cable.

Reverse Compatible + Basic Triggering

Operates on the same channels as all other PocketWizards to work with any unit you may already have. Basic Triggering mode enables standard use with virtually any hot-shoe camera.

Remote Camera Triggering/Relay Mode

This mode can be used to trigger a camera remotely and requires use of a camera-specific ACC-type cable. Auto Relay Mode allows you to trigger a remote camera in sync with a remote flash.

Low-Profile Design

The FlexTT5 lies flat to stay out of the way and uses a flip-up antenna for additional range when needed.

Configurable and Upgradeable

The FlexTT5 features a mini-USB port, which makes it upgradeable and “future-proof” for continuous improvements and compatibility upgrades. The included PocketWizard Utility software allows you to select custom settings through the USB connection and to set it to use specific channels used by other Pocked Wizard units.

Important Information

• Units sold in USA use 344.0 MHz for channels 1-16, and 346.5-354.0 MHz for channels 17-32
• Units sold in Europe use 433.62 MHz for channels 1-16, and 434.22 for channels 17-32
• USA and Euro models do not work together and USA models purchased by overseas customers do not include a warranty
• USA models are not approved outside of the USA and may interfere with devices in Europe
• While the FlexTT5 works ideally upon many older Canon flashes, the 580EX, 580EX II, and 430EX emit strong RF noise across the PocketWizard’s frequency range, and this significantly reduces out-of-box range performance of the FlexTT5 Transceiver. In PocketWizard’s research, the interference from the flash varies wildly from sample to sample. They can only guarantee that the flash will work to ~30′ (~10m) in all conditions.

Pocketwizard AC3

When you add the Pocket Wizard AC3 ZoneController for Canon to your on-camera MiniTT1 Transmitter or FlexTT5 Transceiver, you instantly have three zones of flash control. Whether in E-TTL II or Manual mode, you have control over all your flashes from your camera position. Put your flashes wherever you want, without worrying about having to access them during a shoot.

Three clearly labeled dials let you increase or decrease power to three zones of flash in 1/3-stop increments–with a range of up to six stops. Three switches allow you to change zones between Manual, Auto (PowerTracking/E-TTL II) or OFF. Best of all, the design is simple to use, with an intuitive interface. When matched with the PowerST4 or AC9 AlienBees Adapter, you can now control ElinchromRX1, White Lightning2 and AlienBees2 flashes right from the camera’s position.

The AC3 requires firmware version 5.10 (or later) be installed on paired MiniTT1′s and FlexTT5′s.

Three independent zones of flash control

6 stops of flash control in 1/3rd stop increments

Works in PowerTracking/E-TTL II or Manual mode

Turn zones on and off remotely

Put your flashes where you want, without worrying about accessing them during a shoot

 

Cacyus V4s Radio Slave Set Compleet

Recently I started putting together a strobist lighting kit on a very tight budget. I had just sold my lone Canon 580EX II and wanted to see what all I could get with the money I received for it.

I wanted to get at least a two light setup. I knew going in that Pocket Wizards were not going to be an option due to their high cost. However, that high cost also comes with superior reliability, which is an area that most of the really inexpensive models have been know to be lacking. This scared me a little bit, but considering that I’m not a full-time professional who’s sole source of income are my images, I felt that I could take a risk and pick up some triggers from the bottom end of the price range.

I headed online to Midwest Photo Exchange to see what they had to offer. They are a great resource for everything in the strobist world. They had the usual suspects in the form of Pocket Wizards, Microsyncs and Elinchrom Skyports, along with a brand I’d never heard of, called Cactus. All that I originally saw offered from Cactus were their v2 line, then I stumbled upon the brand new v4 kit under the actual Lighting section on the Midwest site (as of this writing, they are still not shown in the Strobist section for some reason, so I have provided a direct link to them on the Midwest site to avoid confusion). Having never heard of these I immediately started checking the search engines to see if there were any reviews on them.

I found plenty on the v2s, most of which were bad, but very little on the v4. Apparently they had just been released in May of this year. A couple of forum searches found some personal reviews that all seemed to be talking about how much of an improvement these new v4 triggers were over the old v2, in both build quality and reliability. Off to a good start in those departments, at least.

The main selling point for me however was the price. Midwest has the Cactus v4 Radio Slave Set for a very budget friendly $45.95, which includes one transmitter and one receiver. Additional receivers can be bought seperately for only $28.95. So, for roughly $75.00 you can get the required gear to trigger two lights off-camera. That’s pretty good considering a single Pocket Wizard will run you twice that on the absolute low end. Then consider that you would need three Pocket Wizards to do what this $75.00 kit will do.

I also loved that the receivers came with a built in hotshoe. This means no buying hotshoe adaptors for umbrella swivels, which lowers the overall cost of my budget kit. So, I bit the bullet and ordered the set, plus the extra receiver, along with most everything else for my two light setup, and then played the waiting game.

I should quickly mention that these triggers offer no TTL function, as most radio style triggers do not, and they do not allow you to adjust any flash exposure directly from the unit. All adjustments have to be made on the flashes themselves. These units simply do one task only, and that is to fire the flash when the shutter is pressed.

When the order arrived I was immediately surprised with the quality of the packaging that the Cactus products came in. They are inside a nice glossy box and tucked neatly into a molded foam tray. Inside the transmitter/receiver set box was a small book which consisted of images submitted by actual Cactus users. I actually really enjoyed this. It was a nice unexpected perk. Also included in the box were a 3.5mm plug cable, a 6.5mm plug cable, and a PC sync cable.

The build quality is a little bit lacking, but feel tough enough to withstand a few drops from the camera bag or off the counter. The biggest issue i have are the plastic shoe mounts. They just feel like if you twisted them a little bit funny in the hotshoe they might crack or snap. That said, I just take precaution to not do that, and so far so good.

The transmitter fits nicely into the hot shoe on your camera and has a spin-to-tighten wheel to keep it secure. It has stayed nice and tight for me at all times, never feeling like it wanted to gradually slide back out of the shoe. It sits relatively low profile, with the bulk of the body facing forward rather than straight up like a Pocket Wizard. It has a swivel antenna on one side, and a 3.5mm mono mini-phone connector on the other. The underside of the transmitter has four channel sliders giving you 16 selectable channels.

The receivers are the best part about the whole Cactus v4 system. As stated before, the included hotshoe means that you just mount your flash of choice into the hotshoe, lock it down and it is ready to go. No connecting cables to mess with. No velcroing the receiver to the side of the light. The bottom side of the receiver has the standard shoe mount, as well as a threaded lightstand mount, all in one. Its a very nice design to say the least. But, it actually gets better. Also on the bottom, there are two “feet” at the front of the receiver which allows you to stand a flash upright without the use of a lightstand. It functions as a lightstand of it’s own. Granted, your options are far more limited using this method, but having the option to stand a flash up across the room somewhere, on a shelf or something similar, is a major bonus. No other trigger that I am aware of gives you that, except for maybe the brand new Pocket Wizard flex series. They really are a great design.

One side of the receiver has a 3.5mm mini-phone jack as well. , he bottom of the receiver has the same 16 channel selector that comes on the transmitter. Along with the feet, the bottom of the receiver has the battery compartment, and the shoe mount/threaded stand mount combo. The receivers take two AAA batteries.

But, looks and good design aren’t everything in the world of flash triggers. It can look like a million bucks, but if it doesn’t fire a flash, they are as handy as a paperweight. Now on to the good stuff.

As of a few days ago, I had been using these mostly indoors in a 12′ x 15′ room. The success rate up to that point was a wonderful 100%. Literally not a single misfire. I realized that these were not exactly strenuous conditions for the units, so I placed one inside an open cabinet, and the other one around the corner in my living room. I stood a good ways apart from both, and they still fired. Wow. These really were good.

A few nights ago after planning this review, I figured it was time to do a range test. I went outside and placed a flash on the roof of my car in the driveway. I started walking, not expecing to get more than out of the front yard before it stopped firing. Well, I was wrong. I ended up walking halfway down the street that butts up to mine before it lost it’s signal. I couldn’t beleive how far this thing picked up! Check out the slideshow for a map of where I got compared to the flash. You will probably be just as amazed as I was.

Genius design, decent build quality, and best yet, a great price, make the Cactus v4 triggers a top candidate for anyone looking for good quality and reliability on a tight budget. As of this writing I have still not had a single misfire when using them in a normal shooting environment. These seem to be perfect for the beginning strobist or serious amateur that wants to learn the basics of off-camera without a huge initial investment on triggers. If I were a full time working professional, I would probably opt for the more expensive and proven reliable Pocket Wizards, but until then these will do just fine.

 

Strobist Kit

 

 

Interfit EFX Kit

The Interfit Strobies Portrait kit has been designed to enhance your creativity both indoors or outdoors by using your flashguns to give you every opportunity to create stunning images. Using the beauty dish or softbox in front of your model softens the lighting for pleasing effects. The globe diffuser is ideal for large group shots for wedding or mobile portrait photographers; bouncing light in almost all directions to produce a beautiful soft light. The barndoors, snoot and honeycomb can be used as a background light or to add a fill light into your portraits. To add some extra drama to your images you might also consider purchasing the EFX kit.

The Interfit Strobies Portrait Kit includes the following:

• 1 x Beauty Dish
• 1 x Globe Difuser
• 1 x Softbox (White)
• 1 x Barndoor set
• 1 x Snoot
• 1 x Honeycomb

 

Rogue FlashBender

The versatile ExpoImaging Rogue FlashBender Large Positionable Reflector can be used either as a reflector to bounce light onto a subject, as a flag to shield light away from it or as a snoot to produce a tight and narrow circle of light. Because of its size, the Large Reflector is perfect for off-camera use. The design incorporates 3 positionable rods that allows it to be molded into position and held in place.

This FlashBender is made from the highest quality materials, including genuine Cordura nylon. The white reflective surface is made from a durable, wipeable, synthetic fabric which has been tested for neutrality so that it won’t alter the color temperature of the reflected light.

This Rogue FlashBender requires no separate attachment strap, nor any adhesives to be applied to the strobe. The easy attachment belt built into this FlashBender is designed to work with all makes and models of shoe mount flashes.

Positionable design allows you to control the light

Integrated belt fits any Shoe mounted flash

Constructed of the highest quality materials, including genuine Cordura nylon

Won’t alter the color temperature of the reflected light

Folds flat to fit in your camera bag

 

Fotostudio:

Mettle 300A

Mettle T-300A profi compactflash 300 watt/sec.
Complete compacte profi flitsset met 2x 300 watt/sec flitsers
Compacte professionele studioflitser voor produktfotografie en portretstudies, ideaal voor invulverlichting.
Flitser is voorzien van professionele kenmerken: akoestisch gereedsignaal, proportionele instelverlichting,motorkoeling en uitschakelbare slave unit.

Voorzien van standaard aansluiting van toebehoren aan de voorzijde 9,5 cm opsteek.

Hierdoor veel toebehoren leverbaar.
Lichtopbrengst 300 watt/sec ( richtgetal 54)

• Compacte fraaie flitser in Lichtmetalen behuizing met verstelbare neigkop en parapluehouder.
• Trappenloze lichtopbrengst instelbaar van 1/16 tot vol
• Halogeen instellamp 75 watt (G 5.3 / 75 watt)
• Instellamp in/uitschakelbaar, proportioneel - is gelijk aan de ingestelde hoeveelheid flitslicht
• Akoestisch ready signaal – in/uit schakelbaar
• Ingebouwde slave unit.
• Slave unit aan bovenzijde van flitser, power indicatie en ready lamp overzichtelijk aan achterzijde
• Iedere flitser wordt compleet geleverd met 1 instellamp, netkabel en flitskabel.
• Alle bedieningselementen overzichtelijk op de achterzijde van de flitser.
• Flitsvolgtijd 2 seconden
• Flitsduur 1/500- 1/800s
• Kleurtemperatuur 5600 gr.K
• Ontsteekvoltage 6v DC
• Gewicht 1400 gram
• Complete set met:
• 2 flitsers Mettle T-300A incl. toebehoren
• 1 softbox 40 x 60 cm.
• 1 zilvere flitsparaplu QH-F33 83 cm.
• 2 stalen lampstatieven QH-J220T met veer-veiligheidssysteem, 220 cm hoog en uitneembaar adaptersysteem met 1/4 en 3/8 draad.

 

Rugtas

Tenba Rolling Backpack Groot Olijf 

Rugtassen zijn de steunpilaar van de outdoor fotograaf. Shootout rugtassen zijn verkrijgbaar in meerdere maten, variërend van eenvoudig tot zeer uitgebreid, afhankelijk van de te herbergen apparatuur.
Deze rugtas beschikt over de exclusieve MSTC statiefaansluiting. Tevens beschikt deze rugtas over wielen, waardoor u uw apparatuur nog makkelijker mee kan nemen.

Deze Tenba Shootout Large Rolling Rugtas is ontworpen voor het vervoer van al uw fotoapparatuur, plus een statief en een laptop tot 17 inch. De rugtas heeft een instelbare tailleband en de vakindeling is naar eigen inzicht in te richten.

Capaciteit:
- 2 Spiegelreflex Camera’s
- 8-10 Objectieven (tot en met een 500mm f4)
- Flitser
- Vrijwel elk statief
- Laptop tot 17 Inch (43 Centimeter)

 

Intuos 4

BENEFITS – Improved Workflow

Discover the tool used by professionals to turn their ideas into reality. With a new design and features inspired by your feedback, Intuos4 represents the finest pen tablet experience ever created by Wacom. Find out why millions of creative professionals trust us with their ideas.

1. New Tip Sensor Technology

No other tablet currently on the market offers the same level of sophistication that the Intuos4 pen provides. Our new Tip Sensor technology allows you to adjust the activation level to as low as 1 gram compared with 10 grams for Intuos3 (3 grams is our default setting). This means that you can draw and paint with a natural, light touch. And, 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity combined with a new more natural pressure curve (also adjustable) means that drawing on your tablet is closer to drawing on paper than ever before. Intuos3, Bamboo series, Graphire series…nothing compares to the new Intuos4. Feeling is believing.

2. ExpressKey Displays

on Intuos4 Medium, Large and X-Large. Never forget your ExpressKey settings again. Our newOLED ExpressKey Displays provide instant visual confirmation of your functions. The ExpressKey Displays will immediately update when you switch between your favorite applications. If you prefer to keep your eyes on your screen, press the ExpressKey set to Help and all of your settings, including your four Touch Ring functions, will appear full screen in front of you.

3. Ambidextrous Design

Just rotate the tablet 180 degrees, and change the orientation in the Control Panel to switch between right-handed and left-handed use (default orientation is set when you first install from the driver CD). With our new design, all of the ExpressKeys are available to your non-dominent hand. There is no need to reach across the tablet for your shortcuts and you can work without fear of accidently activating keys with your pen hand.

4. Radial Menus

We are proud of the pop-up menus that you used with your Intuos3 tablet. But with the new Intuos4 radial menus, your email, favorite websites and commonly used commands/shortcuts are at the tip of your pen. The radial menus are fully customizable and it’s a breeze to create sub-menus. The radial menus will save you time and energy.

5. Precision Mode

New to Intuos4 is Precision Mode. Do you need to create intricate details at the pixel level? Activate Precision Mode and the full active area of your tablet maps to a portion of your screen. With Precision Mode, you can use larger strokes that translates into a smaller part of your canvas. Create finer detailed work than ever before.