Have you seen this? – Electronic DSLR RC for video.
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This is Manfrotto’s electronic controller for DSLR video. It allows you to auto focus, start and stop recording, zoom in on your LCD and most impressively control your focus. Yes that’s right you can pull focus back and forth using a trigger for smooth cinematic results without having to use a follow focus ring on your lens. The device does this by tapping into the firmware of your Canon DSLR and driving the focus motor electronically. This is a great product for anyone looking to take their DSLR video to the next level.
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We have this is stock right now for $499.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a demo, get in touch
Also you can check out the Manfrotto website for more spec details.
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SIRUI Tripods: Exclusive to Walch Optics.
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Walch Optics are the exclusive outlet of Sirui Tripods for Tasmania. We have been selling them for about a year now and we‘re very pleased with the quality of the product. Since our website is up and running now, I thought it might be a good time to share the Sirui range with you in a bit more detail.
SIRUI photographic equipment company was founded in 2001, originally as an manufacturer for a renowned french photographic company producing high-end photographic equipment.
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With the enriched technique and experience accumulated over those years, SIRUI started to develop its own brand and technology from 2006 onwards. By continuously investing in the advanced tooling and precision machining in concert with a well-trained design and engineering team, SIRUI was able to develop its own assembly line, and is independent from design to manufacture to assembly. This is somewhat unique for photographic products coming out of China, SIRUI design all their products from the ground up with exacting standards and even patent elements of the designs.
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Our hands on experience in the store with Sirui tripods has been impressive, they feel very well engineered. The action on every part of them from the leg clasps to the quick release plates or panning mechanism on the heads feels really smooth and solid. The carbon fibre is 8x which we are told is better than the standard 6x used in most other carbon fibre tripods, as a result the tripods are high in strength. All the Sirui products come with a 6 year warranty too.
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T-005:
This tripod is tiny. It’s perfect for traveling or bushwalking, so it’s quite popular with our outdoorsy customers. The T-005 comes in a kit with a ball head included, which weighs a total of just 800 grams altogether. After all the hoo-ha about the carbon fibre this one is actually aluminum, but its so small that you won’t save much weight by making it from carbon fibre anyhow. One thing to mention is that the minimum height is actually limited because the center column does not lower below the base plate, although this can be overcome by rotating the legs all the way around and inverting the tripod. The kit comes with a pull cord material bag and allen key set for adjustments.
$129
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T-1205x
Another compact tripod good for traveling, the T1205x folds down to just 34cm in height and still fits in the zip up carry case with a ball head attached. The legs weigh only 800 grams but can carry up to 10kg meaning it will hold well above any standard DSLR setup. The tripod comes with a zip-up carry case big enough to fit the legs with a ball head attached. Also included is a short stem to replace the center column if you want to shoot very low to the ground, allen keys for adjustments and a replacement base plate for larger heads.
$279
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N-2204
This is the one you go for when you need the biggest and the best, well there is actually a bigger SIRUI tripod than this bit it’s huge and we only order it in on request. Weighing just 1.3kg and supporting up to 15kg with a wide footprint this tripod is big enough to suit most jobs and still very light. The really cool thing is that you can unscrew one of the legs and use it as a monopod by attaching the base plate provided, this is great if you’re shooting in crowds or simply need to steady a shot without being anchored down. As with the other models the tripod comes with a zip-up carry case, spare base plate, allen keys for adjustment and a short stem to replace the center column if you want to shoot very low to the ground.
$399
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These tripods are all available for sale from Walch Optics. In fact we are the exclusive outlet in Tasmania, we don’t have them available for purchase online currently but of course we can ship directly to you should you need. Please call or email if you have any questions, or pop in and check them out.
-Dan.
You don’t always need a Macro lens to get a close up.
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Here’s a neat trick for anyone who might be keen to do some close up photography without the cost of a dedicated macro lens. There are a couple of tricks you can use, some of you may be familiar with using extension tubes to be able to focus closer to an object, but you might not of thought of simply turning your lens around backwards. That’s exactly what our customer Kate Caston did using a reverse ring and she got some great results. Kindly Kate has let us share her images with you via her Flickr folio which you can check out here.
You have to shoot fully manual but with a bit of effort you can get some great results like Kate. If you want to learn more about how this works, check out this great explanation from digital photography school.com.
Thanks for the images Kate.
-Dan.
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Walch Optics now on Facebook.
We are very happy to announce that Walch Optics are now on Facebook. Keep up to date with any news we post from our website via our Facebook timeline. We will also use our Facebook to interact with customers and share Walch related content from around the web and maybe even the work of our customers and staff with you. We’ll do our best to keep you up to date of any important Hobart photography news so if you have something you think we may like to know, make sure you share it. You will be able to keep up to date of any sales or special offers we run and we may even offer some web-only discounts. If you have any comments, questions or queries hit us up, or if you are reading this on our website right now, why don’t you swing by our Facebook right now? www.facebook.com/walchoptics
BAG SALE
Walch Optics are having a sale on all our bags to celebrate the arrival of Think Tank Bags to our store. The sale is not limited to just Think Tank though, we are offering 10%OFF ALL CAMERA BAGS AND CASES including bags that we already have already discounted in our clearance sale.
Just mention that you saw the sale on our website to receive the discount.
Pocket Wizard Plus X
We’ve been looking for a cheaper alternative to the Pocket Wizard PlusIII wireless flash trigger for some time now but we’ve never really been happy with the reliability of the cheaper brands. When photographing people, even one misfire of the flash can be a disaster so your triggers need to fire every time. The newly released Pocket Wizard Plus X does just that. It has the same range and reliability of the more expensive Pocket Wizard products but due to it’s simple operation comes without the premium price tag. The units are just $110 per transceiver and they are compatible with other Pocket Wizard products. The triggers can fire at up to 500m and work on 10 different channels. Here’s what Pocket Wizard say:
“The PlusX is the simplest PocketWizard radio ever and the perfect entry into the PocketWizard Wireless System,
How simple? Attach one PlusX to your camera, another PlusX to a remote flash using an included cable, set both radios to the same channel and start taking pictures.
The PlusX is compatible with all Standard Channel-capable PocketWizard transmitters and receivers, so it’s the perfect companion for your existing radios and new flashes.”
The Pocket Wizard Plus X is now in stock at Walch Optics.
-Dan.
Think Tank
Walch Optics are proud to announce we now carry (excuse the pun) Think Tank brand bags. Think Tank are a US based company started by a band of photographers focused on high quality and high usability bags and cases – From the website:
“Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. By focusing on “speed” and “accessibility,” we prepare photographers to Be Ready “Before The Moment,” allowing them to document those historic moments that reflect their personal visions and artistic talents. For some companies, it is only about the product. For us, it is more: It is about supporting photographers doing their job. If we can design products that help photographers travel easier, take pictures faster, and organize their gear more efficiently, then we will have accomplished something beyond the bags themselves.
That’s great but what does it mean? Basically Think Tank bags are a premium product, the build quality is as good as you will find, and they look nice too, not alike a regular camera bag, but rather like a smart almost fashionable bag/case. The materials used are top quality too, as soon as you handle one of these bags you’ll understand what we mean. The stitching, the padding, the zips, the design, all top quality. Think Tank bags are all PVC free. Come in and check them out.
-Dan.
Introducing the Canon 100D
So just as we’re all getting used to CSC cameras taking over the world, Canon offers up a new type of camera for us to think of a snappy name for. I guess we’ll call it the micro DLSR for now. Here are some peeps from Canon Australia talking about this new camera and how it relates to the new 700D.
Update: The 100D and 700D are both now in stock.
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Special Pricing for Photography students.
Photographic exhibition – MONO
Make sure you get along to this. Starts tomorrow!
SCHOOLHOUSE GALLERY
8 – 28 MARCH
FOCUS FINE PHOTOGRAPHYPRESENTS
Mono; an exploration into monochrome.
This collective of six female photographers, choosing to
step sideways from the world’s saturation in colour, has
narrowed in on detail by presenting this show in black
and white or single colour.
Evoking messages of impending rain, compelling
portraiture and dramatic imagery they are exhibiting
digital images both on canvas and framed prints.