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In Focus: November 2014
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The Hasselblad H5D-50c medium-format DSLR camera has a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor with an improved ISO range of 100-6400. The capture speed of 1.5 fps at up to 12 minutes offers creative flexibility. An increased 14-stop dynamic range provides detail and tone in both shadows and highlights. List Price: $27,500. Contact: Hasselblad, www.hasselbladusa.com.
Designed specifically for a DSLR or smaller compact camera, the FH-350 fluid head by Really Right Stuff features a sinusoidal counterbalance system with infinite adjustability up to 10 pounds at 5 inches above the tilt axis for smooth 180° tilts. Tilt damping is managed in three strength levels or an off position. The lever release clamping system integrates with 1.5-inch dovetail rails for easy swapping between setups. It uses a 3⁄8″-16 threaded tripod mount. The handle utilizes a clutch-style locking system that’s less prone to wear and tear. List Price: $1,780. Contact: Really Right Stuff, www.reallyrightstuff.com.
The Canon EF 16-35mm ƒ/4L IS USM wide-angle zoom is particularly useful for low-light situations, with an Optical Image Stabilizer with shake correction at up to four shutter speeds and an intelligent CPU, which can discern between panning and unwanted handheld movement. With a 9-blade circular aperture, it includes three GMo (Glass-Moulded) aspheric lens elements, correcting for aberrations, and two UD lens elements, reducing chromatic aberration edge to edge. Estimated Street Price: $1,199. Contact: Canon, www.usa.canon.com.
Designed specifically for use in harsh environments, the Ocean Traveler Series 1 Tripod kit GK1582OT by Gitzo utilizes aluminum parts with a corrosion-resistant finish. With a specialized Ocean G-Lock system, leg collars provide an air suction to expel water trapped inside the legs, while preventing sand, dust and mud from getting trapped inside. The center column can be removed or inverted, allowing you to set your camera at a 9.06-inch minimum height regardless of the terrain. The legs flip 180° for a compact, 17.13-inch travel size. List Price: $1,956. Contact: Gitzo, www.gitzo.us.
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ura Gear has created the Sabi, a stabilizing sack for even the longest lens. The tethered double-pillow design makes it possible to adapt the Sabi to your shooting situation, creating a ground support for your tripod. Available in two sizes and colors, the Sabi is made of heavy-duty, PU-coated Cordura and YKK zipper components, and uses buckwheat hull filling. List Price: $39-$109. Contact: Gura Gear, www.guragear.com.
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Weighing just 2.4 pounds, the carbon-fiber Befree Tripod by Manfrotto is light, rugged and designed for travel. The four-section legs offer Leg Selectors, providing two options for leg inclination so you can best match the tripod shape to your space. The tripod comes with an 8.8-pound-capacity aluminum ballhead. When the legs are folded, the ballhead nests inside for compact transport at 15.7 inches. List Price: $389. Contact: Manfrotto, www.manfrotto.us.
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