Every Studio should have one

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Mar 212013
 

Every studio should have one, a Manfrotto BOOM

The 025B Boom kit comes complete with stands, wheels, count weight and boom.
And they costs a lot less than you think

$ 829.00 inc GST

The Manfrotto 025BS Super Boom features coaxial geared controls at the end of the boom, which permits movement of 180°.

Two section stand has black painted aluminum construction, with wheels. The stand section supports light fixture loads up to 30kg , to a maximum height of 2.1 m. The boom supports loads of up to 6.8kg fully extended.

  • Double leg bracing provides extra stability, giving the stand more strength
  • Fitted with a universal mount with 1 1/8″ (28mm) Junior socket plus either 5/8″ socket or “pop-up” 5/8″ Baby spigot
  • One leg section may be independently extended to level the lightstand on uneven terrain.
  • This stand and boom are black painted aluminum.

Minimum Height Stand : 117.9cm
Maximum Height Stand : 2.2 m
Boom Length: 2.5 m
Closed Length Stand: 116.1cm
Footprint Diameter :117.9cm
Weight Stand & Boom: 21kg
Maximum Load With Boom Extended: 6.8kg

The Golden Shopping Trolley Awards for 2012

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Nov 262012
 

The Golden Shopping Trolley awards are on again. This year they are bigger and better than ever. For those who don’tknow what the awards are about, put simply it’s a Photo Competition with the theme of Urban Landscape. The judging is done live on Gala night at Team Digital. Did we mention the prize pool is over $10 thousand including cash prizes?

So what can you win?

1st Prize $1500 Cash plus a 2 week loan of the amazing PhaseOne IQ180 camera kit valued at over $ 6400.00

2nd Prize $750 Cash

3rd Prize $ 400 Sandisk memory voucher

Best Shopping Trolley image $ 750.00 Cash

Plus some more to come.

Don’t know what a urban landscape is? Here’s the competition definition:

Urban Landscape is something relating to or concerned with cities, city life or densely populated areas. Urban landscape photography is usually associated with imagery within contemporary mediums, cities, buildings, streets, subways and just about anywhere human life exists and lives. It represents and expresses experiences that exist among these areas and it can sometimes focus more on the patterns or processes of those areas rather than the people.

Here’s the full Terms and Conditions

This year we will also have the 30 finalists on display in The Epson Print Gallery, printed on Canson Platine Fine Art media.

 

Check out last years winners

Manfrotto Sympla Review

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Aug 242012
 

We got together with the guys from POP HD to put together this video review on the Manfrotto Sympla video rigs. This is a beautifully designed system that is extremely functional. Beyond the mounting rigs and matte box which are great. The Sympla system has a remote control that controls focus and few other functions of the camera. This allows us move focus as we are shooting without the need for expensive, bulky follow focus rigs. It also means you can steady the camera with two hands unlike other rigs. Also we mention in the video, the new focus control is only available for Canon we can confirm that the Nikon version should be available be the end of this year.

We believe this is going to change the way you think and shoot with DSLR. Team will have the complete Sympla range in next week. And we will be adding a few rigs to our rental dept. So you can try before you buy.

TEAM DIGITAL Manfrotto Sympla Review by PopHD from julian masters on Vimeo.

 

Manfrotto Sympla @ Team

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Aug 212012
 

Team Digital has just had the Manfrotto Sympla Video system arrive. We will be putting it through its paces this week with the video guys from Pop HD. The claim to fame of this system is that you can use the AF on the camera and adjust focus on the fly without follow focus gears etc. Drop in and check it out. We will have a review on the new system posted next week.

Heres a list of the key features of this new system.

•SYMPLA VARIABLE PLATE: the core of the system, a quick release plate with micrometric knobs for each axis of movement, without screws and bolts hence no need for tools

Key benefit: set-up and adjust any camera in seconds SYMPLA Universal Mount

•SYMPLA ADJUSTABLE HANDLES: swivel-joint hand grips with a single control knob for all adjustments

Key benefit: easily fits your most comfortable operating position

•SYMPLA FLEXIBLE MATTEBOX: flexible light hood and filter-holder that enhances image quality and controls flare and glare

Key benefit: shoot from any angle even under challenging light conditions

•HDSR CLAMP ON REMOTE CONTROL: USB remote that controls the main features of specific cameras with one thumb and without touching the camera

Key benefit: react quickly to changing contexts and creative inspiration

•SYMPLA SHOULDER PAD: shoulder mount that comfortably supports and balances the rig with the camera and all its accessories

Key benefit: secure and smooth shooting without physical strain

•FIG RIG SYMPLA VERSION: “steering wheel” camera support with multiple gripping points

Key benefit: hand-held filming, at the most unusual angles

 

September is Macro Month

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Aug 182012
 

September is Macro month, Ive put together some great prices on all things macro.

Extension Tubes

Extension tubes are designed to get closer to the subject having the effect of magnifying your subject (making it appear larger in the viewfinder and in your pictures). They are exceptionally useful for macro photography, enabling you to convert almost any lens into a macro lens at a fraction of the cost while maintaining its original optical quality.The DG extension tubes have no optics. They are mounted in between the camera body and lens to create more distance between the lens and the sensor.

For Canon and Nikon Kenko Extension Tubes Set of three normally $299.00 during Macro month only $229.00

Micro Sliding Plate

The Manfrotto 454 Sliding plate is designed for the macro photography to make that critical precision movement. Finger-tip control is what you can achieve with this device and has the ability to attach both 1/4″ and 3/8″ screws for the tripod and camera mounts.

Manfrotto 454 Micro Slider normally $199.00 during Macro month $129.00

Close Up Filters

Hoya Close UP available in +1, +2, +3 and +4 diopters for close-up photography. Depth-of-field is shallow so use as small an aperture as possible, CLOSE-UPs offer a world of new creativity.

Quality Hoya Close Up Kits set of three with carry case 20% off RRP

 

EzyBalance reflector

The EzyBalance is a handy double sided €˜pop up’ 18% grey/white card simplifies the complex technical issues surrounding exposure and colour correction when working in different lighting conditions. And the white side is great for bouncing a little fill light onto small subjects

30cm Ezybalance $38.00


LED Ring Light

The Sunblitz RL2400 Macro Ring Light, with its ring of twelve LED’s, provides constant, even shadow-free light ideal for macro photography. It is designed to work with any camera system and with lenses that have a filter diameter up to 62mm. There are 52mm, 55mm and 62mm adapter rings included for use with different sized lens front filter threads. The light is powered by 4 x AA batteries (not included, sold separately).

All for only $199.00

 

 

July and August is Manfrotto Video months

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Jul 182012
 

Team has got together with Manfrotto to put together some super specials on a selected range of Manfrotto Video Heads and Tripods. Starting with the Video Monopod 561.

Manfrotto Video Monopod 561 rrp $450.00 now $319.00

The 561B is a 4-section aluminum monopod. It is equipped with a fluid head able to support up to 8.8lbs. The key feature of this monopod is the fluid cartridge incorporated into the base that gives you an incredibly smooth panning action. The maximum height is 78.74’, but closed it reaches the compact size of 29.92’. The fluid video head features a new sliding plate which was made ad-hoc for this model. The ergonomic pan-bar allows smooth panning and tilting movements. Small and lightweight, this video head is ideal when combined with the high performance of the 561B monopod. The three retractable feet ensure a firm footing, and of course the fluid cartridge helps Videographers obtain superior images.

Manfrotto Video Head 502 rrp $295 now $219.00

Full smoothness control while shooting thanks to the variable fluid mechanisms. Ideal for latest camcorder and HDSLR cameras supplied with external accessories (4kg max capacity). The head can be combined with all photo tripods, thanks to the 3/8 € female thread.

Manfrotto Tripod Head Combo 755/055 rrp $1200.00 now $835.00

The innovative photo-movie head is developed to simply be the best and most ideal solution for the new HD DSLRs with embedded video functions. With a single product it is possible to take advantage of an extraordinary Photo Head and a Fully Featured video head. The unique Photo-Movie selector makes switching from shooting photos to videos quick and immediate, experiencing the best of both worlds.

 

What an amazing video monopod

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Jun 092012
 

We don’t often get excited about monopods, but we are excited about the New Manfrotto 561B Video monopod. It has a very unique design and is extremely functional.

The Manfrotto 561B is a 4-section aluminum monopod. It is equipped with a fluid head able to support up to 4kg. The key feature of this monopod is the fluid cartridge incorporated into the base that gives you an incredibly smooth panning action. The maximum height is 200cm, but closed it reaches the compact size of 76.5cm. The fluid video head features a new sliding plate which was made ad-hoc for this model. The ergonomic pan-bar allows smooth panning and tilting movements. Small and lightweight, this video head is ideal when combined with the high performance of the 561B monopod. The three retractable feet ensure a firm footing, and of course the fluid cartridge helps Videographers obtain superior images.

With the unique fluid drag system in the base of the monopod it makes panning a breeze. And the professional quality fluid head makes tilt shots super smooth. Its compact and lightweight (1.9kg), this device will change to way you shoot video.

 

 

Golden Shopping Trolley Awards last night

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Oct 302011
 

The first Golden Shopping Trolley Awards were held at Team Digital last night, It was a great night of photography. If you weren’t able to attend last night don’t panic the 30 finalist will be on display for the next month at the Team Digital. For those of you who did get along we hope you had a great night.

At this point we’d like to thank a few people. Firstly Christian Fletcher for all his help with developing the Shopping Trolley concept and being a great shopping trolley handler ( Judge ). Secondly Tony Hewitt who’s enthusiasm towards the project was amazing from the very start. I know you’d all agree that we simply couldn’t have got 2 better judges for an Urban Landscape competition. Love your work guys.

Thanks to Jo for doing all the running around for the catering. And everyone who helped out to keep everyone watered and feed during the course of the gala evening.

Competition aren’t possible without sponsors and we have some of the best.

Epson

Manfrotto

Nik Software

Canson

Fujifilm

Our thanks to everyone involved for making it a great competition. Our special thanks go to everyone who entered and embraced the theme.

If anyone has any suggestion on how to improve the competition we’d love to hear it. talk to Ben or email ben@teamdigital.com.au.

Only 7 days to get your entries in

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Oct 142011
 

The Golden Shopping Trolley Awards entries close in 7 days times, so get cracking.

Just a reminder of whats up for grabs

1st Prize is shiny new Epson Pro 3880 A2 printer valued at $ 2195.00
2nd Prize is a super-light weight Manfrotto Carbon Fibre Tripod 055CXPro4 valued at $ 795.00
3rd Prize is the Complete Collection of NiK Software valued at $ 699.00

But wait there’s more. We have two other sections :
The first is the X-100 Award which basically is the best Urban landscape shot on the amazing Fuji X-100. This is a mounted Fujiflex print up to 60 x 90 cm valued at $ 550.00.
The second is the best Urban Landscape image that contains a shopping trolley. Canson have sponsored this section with a $ 250 media pack.

Here is the link for entries

 

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