Reviews
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New Black Eye Pro Kit G4 – A One-Kit Solution for Pro Mobile Photography
Photographers, videographers, adventurers and storytellers can capture amazing angles with Black Eye’s Pro Kit G4, a one-kit solution for pro-level mobile photography and filmmaking. It features three new Pro lenses – the Pro Portrait Tele G4, Pro Fisheye G4, and Pro Cinema Wide G4. The durable, compact travel case makes it easy and convenient to travel with the lens set. A $300 value for $250. This looks great but we have not tested it yet, we’ll back with an indepth review once we have, stand by for that. I strongly recommend you take a look at their website here.
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Huawei Announces 5G Folding Smartphone with New Folding Screen
This week, it is the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Spain, a four day showcase for the manufacturers of smartphones to announce and promote their new devices. Last week Samsung of course announced their new folding smartphone, the Galaxy Fold and yesterday, Huawei announced theirs. It is called the Mate X and I cannot wait to test this incredible device. Richard Yu, is the CEO of Huawei and having watched several of his live performances, I know it’s always very exciting. Yu, contemplated the question ““How can we bring the more big innovation to this smartphone industry?” and to be honest, I completely understand. Huawei products are really very good.…
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Samsung Unfolds the Future with a Whole New Mobile Category: Introducing Galaxy Fold
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold, a new foldable device creating a new mobile category. Galaxy Fold features the world’s first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a cover display. Galaxy Fold offers a powerful new way to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more – bringing to life new experiences and possibilities years in the making.
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HITCASE Announces The All New TrueLUX Wide Lens For iPhone
HITCASE announced today that the all new TrueLUX(R) Wide Angle Lens for better photo and video capture has officially launched. Redesigned to offer a larger field of view and crisper edge to edge optic clarity while remaining compact, impact resistant and waterproof. HIT Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and distributes the world’s most advanced protective products for iPhone. “We’re excited to announce today that the 2019 version of the TrueLUX(R) Wide Lens will include a larger field of view than its predecessor (now 120, previously 104), triple element glass (previously 2 element glass), sharper image clarity and less chromatic aberration, making the new TrueLUX(R) Wide Lens the best we’ve designed…
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HONOR Launches 8A: A Superior Best Value Smartphone
HONOR, the leading smartphone e-brand, today launched the HONOR 8A, an affordable smartphone that boasts a 6.09-inch Dewdrop FullView Display, 87 per cent screen-to-body ratio and offers finger gesture command features, which can be used with a one-handed grip. The sleek smartphone is also equipped with SmartPA, which amplifies sound significantly to deliver premium audio performance. The HONOR 8A is available at a fantastic price point of £139.99. The key features of the HONOR 8A include: · 6.09-inch HD+ Dewdrop FullView Display · SmartPA speakers combined with a dual-suspension structure · Long lasting 3,020 mAh battery · Triple card slots (i.e. Dual SIM slots and Micro-SD slot) · 13MP main…
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Lume Cube announces new AIR variant for mobile creators
A development of the original Lume Cube, the super-portable external LED light source for smartphone users, the Lume Cube Air is smaller lighter, version aimed at vloggers and other mobile creatives. The new Air features a single LED light source with a custom designed lens in front of parabolic-shaped light modifier. Not only does this arrangement provide a highly directional light with a 60-degree coverage typical of telephoto lenses with a x2 magnification, as well as wider lensed cameras found on smartphones, it is claimed to have a smooth ‘fall-off’ that’s favored by portraitists. The LED is also daylight-balanced at 5600K, and is powerful for its size emitting 400 LUX…
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Mobile Photography – Moment announces new 58mm Tele Lens
Moment, the maker of conversion lenses for smartphones has introduced a new 58mm tele lens. With a 6 element design and priced at $99, it is the most complex lens in the Moment line-up and is the sharpest lens it has made, says the company, The new 58mm has been optimized for dual camera setups such as those on the latest Apple iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models, where it will capture a typical x4 magnification when used in-conjunction with smartphone’s built-tele lens. Used on the main camera, the new lens will provide a x2 magnification. Like all Moment lenses the new 58 mm requires a case to fit…
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Rylo announces update to increase 360-degree Camera’s 4K output to 5.8K
Rylo, the former Instagram and Apple team members behind the diminutive action cam that uses two 180-degree cameras to output 360-degree clips, has released a software update for the device that increases the resolution from 4K to output at up to 5.8K. In addition to 360-degree video the handy-sized Rylo camera can capture 180-degree 4k video and 6K panoramic stills. To update the software simply connect the Rylo to your iOS or Android device running the Rylo app and selecct the option to update. The software download is availble now. More information about the new capabilities is available from the Rylo website. Check pricing and availability at the following: B&H Photo…
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Mobile Photography – Waterfield Tech Folio Review
This folio from US manufacturer Waterfield is a little different to the majority of bags and cases on the market. I like cases and bags and by that I don’t mean I like them because I can carry things and take it all somewhere (which of course is the purpose of any bag) but that I take an interest in bag design. For a start, the bags are not only designed in the US but made there too, in San Francisco. Compare that to just about any other tech bag and you’ll find that’s rare these days. With regard to materials, Waterfield bags are either made of waxed cotton canvas, ballistic…
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Mobile Photography – The New Apple iPad Pro Review for Photographers
We’re delighted to publish, Austin Mann’s review of the new Apple iPad Pro from a photographers perspective. Mann is currently working from Iceland on a couple of art commissions and leading a private workshop and he took along the new iPad Pro to integrate it into his mobile workflow. He’s done just that in this article and given us an insight into his new mobile workflow as well as including a few helpful tricks and useful buying advice. Don’t miss this! To read this alternatively on Mann’s website, please go here. (foreword by Joanne Carter) “I’m here working on a couple of art commissions and leading a private workshop and…
