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New "Pro" version of the Viltrox EF-L adapter (for mounting EF/EF-S lenses on Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L-Mount mirrorless cameras) features a robust lock for secure mounting of even larger, heavier lenses. IS, AF and EXIF metadata transfer support remains, of course, as well as a USB-C port for FW upgrades.

Exascend state new CFexpress 4.0 Type A memory cards! The new "Essential Pro" models are compatible with the CFexpress 4.0 standard introduced in August 2023 - which allows theoretical speeds of up to 4 GB/s (Type B) and 2 GB/s (Type A) - and will be available in 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB capacities with read/write speeds of up to 1800/1650 MB/s. The cards integrate PCIe Gen4 x1 interfaces and LDPC ECC correction, are VPG400 ("Video Performance Guarantee Profile 4") certified for reliable recording of up to 8K/120 fps video, and are protected by a 10-year warranty; compatibility with Sony cameras (A1, A7S III, A7 IV, FX3, FX6...) is standard. On sale from the end of March.

Viltrox brand surprised with a bunch of new products including new additions to the anamorphic (1.33x) lens line Viltrox Epic! So far, the range has included a trio of models with focal lengths of 35, 50 and 75 mm, T/2 aperture, FF sensor coverage, versions for PL, E and L-Mount bayonets, consistent colour scheme across all models and identical external construction (dimensions 102x133 mm, M0.8 ring gear, 95 mm front diameter, weight approx. 1980 g). The new Epic series is completed by 100 mm T/2 and 25 mm T/2 models differing in dimensions but promising the same colour rendering. The lenses are available individually or as sets (25/35/50/75/100, 25/100, 35/50/75 mm) including a hard carrying case. We accept orders!

The range of popular SmallRig camera cages has expanded to include a number of new types incl. 4533 for Sony Alpha A9 III, as well as a full ecosystem of accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI/X100V incl. "retro" cage 4557, leather bag 4558 or two types of grip: 4556 (black variant) respectively. 4555 (silver). Soon in stock!

SmallRig's popular COB LED light range will soon be expanded with a miniature 30W bi-color model RC30B (4280) with an integrated lens (beam focusing in the range 15°-60°), colour temperature adjustment 2700-6500K at CRI 96+ and TLCI 96+, intensity up to 43,400 lx (15°, 0.5 m, 5600K) and a quad flap at a (very affordable!) price. In stock soon!