Product announcements have come fast and furious over the past two weeks, so let's catch you up with everything new in the photo world. There are new goodies for everyone – seasoned videographers, graphics designers and casual photographers alike. Adding even more to your creative wheelhouse will not be a problem this month, so let’s get started!
If you’ve ever thought about printing your own art but have sat on the fence, Canon’s new lineup of high-end printers might be just the push you need to finally bring your creations to life with stunning quality and precision.
Canon’s imagePROGRAF PRO-310 and the PIXMA PRO-200S
Canon’s imagePROGRAF PRO-310 and the PIXMA PRO-200S offer advanced features designed for artists and photographers, delivering exceptional colour accuracy and detail. When shopping for professional-grade printers, you want to be looking for printers with pigment-based ink – archival ink quality that won’t fade. The imagePROGRAF PRO-310 will ensure vibrant, high-quality, detailed prints with its 9-Color Plus Chroma Optimizer that will honour the longevity of your art. While the PIXMA PRO-200S will deliver accurate colour production and vibrant colours with its 8 colour dye-based ink system, its focus finds the balance between great prints and high-speed turnaround time. If you want your prints to last for a hundred years, go with the former, but if your needs fall more in line with a great, durable print that delivers fast, we’d recommend the latter. Both will be fair on the budget, and both will handle sizes up to 13”x19”. You may experience fewer hiccups with the imagePROGRAF PRO-310 because of its anti-clogging technology, which helps maintain smooth ink ejection. Still, at the end of the day both printers are considered top picks for anyone serious about producing artwork.
For artists, however, who prioritize capturing the perfect shot, there are a few exciting tools worth checking out: the Nikon Power Zoom 28-135mm Lens and DJI's Osmo Mobile 7P and RS 4 Mini, all three designed to enhance your creative process with precision and versatility. Below, we highlight the key features of these creative tools, showcasing what makes them stand out for photographers of all kinds:
Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens: Versatility and Precision for Videographers
A perfect lens for a range of scenarios, from wide landscapes to close-up portraits, all while offering smooth zoom transitions.
Key Features:
- Power Zoom Functionality: Smooth, silent zooming for both video and photo work, ideal for dynamic shots. Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.
- Vibration Reduction: Helps stabilize handheld shots and reduce blur from camera shake. Stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and accurate autofocusing.
- Wide Range of Focal Lengths: Offers a versatile 28-135mm focal length, covering wide-angle to telephoto shots. The lens supports dynamic close-ups with a minimum focus distance of just 13.3 in (0.34 m) in the 28mm to 50mm range and 22.4 in (0.57 m) in the telephoto range.
- Zoom Speed: Zooming speed can be selected from 11 speeds and assigned to the zoom lever or one of the camera’s Fn buttons. Customizable L-Fn buttons also make convenient operation for both landscape and portrait orientations.
» Order the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens Today!
DJI’s Osmo Mobile 7P & RS4 Mini: Smooth Footage with Intelligent Tracking
Looking for ultra-smooth footage with minimal effort? With its flagship intelligent tracking capabilities, DJI builds gimbals for creators who want to ensure that subjects stay in focus, whether moving fast or shooting at odd angles.
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Key Features:
- ActiveTrack 7.0: Tracks subjects with precision, even in complex scenes, keeping them in perfect focus.
- Built-In Extension Rod & Tripod: Offers multiple shooting angles and added stability for more dynamic shots.
- 10-Hour Battery Life: Keeps you filming for extended periods without needing constant recharging.
- Integrated Audio & Lighting: The multifunctional tracking module includes audio capture and built-in lighting to improve low-light shooting.
» Pre-order the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Today!
DJI RS4 Mini Key Features:
- 2nd Gen Automated Axis Locks: Goodbye to cumbersome manual locks for each axis. Automated axis locks mean more efficient workflow!
- Up to 13-Hour Battery Life: Offers multiple shooting angles and added stability for more dynamic shots.
- Handles Cameras and Smartphones: Designed to accelerate the workflow with an AI tracking nodule that excels both with cameras and smartphones.
- Quick Release for Tracking Module: A new magnetic mount means one second of time spent attaching the tracking module. Easy, fast setup!
» Pre-order the DJI RS4 Mini Today!
Leofoto Tripods: Stability and Durability for Every Shot
Moving on from new announcements to gear new to McBain, we are excited to be bringing in tripods and accessories from Leofoto! When it comes to keeping your camera stable for the perfect shot, Leofoto comes highly recommended. Known for their sturdy construction, these reliable, durable tripods cater to photography and videography, offering the flexibility and strength needed for all shoots. What we love about these tripods is how easily they adapt to on-the-fly adjustments: their knurled leg lock allows for versatile independent positioning at almost any angle. At the same time, their quick-release mechanism makes teardown and setup incredibly easy. Compact and portable, they make for extremely travel-friendly companions and are ideal for tabletop product shots, macro photography, vlogs, web tutorials, TikTok videos, and more.
Professional tools equal professional-level results! Whether you’re creating images and video, printing them, or carrying a project from start to finish– McBain can walk you through every step of the process, providing creative solutions to elevate any artist’s capabilities.
» View our catalogue of Leofoto gear!