Sony is launching the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens on June 24, for a price of $1199: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-16-35mm-Full-Frame-Constant-Aperture-Wide-Angle/dp/B09W6CG368 The lens looks promising so far, with low probability of distortion in wide-angle shots, whether up close or far away. The fact that it’s very light too doesn’t hurt, as it makes it more likely to be in the camera bag on a shoot. … more…
Here’s a quick sound check or sound test of the high audio quality of the Porsche Design 911 Soundbar Speaker that’s made out of the actual Porsche GT3 silencer and twin exhaust (make sure you are plugged into proper speakers/headphones to get a feel of the sound). The designers who came up with the idea of turning Porsche’s muffler from the legendary GT3 into another well sounding technology, obviously had … more…
The new IP67 waterproof and rugged wireless Bluetooth speaker Philips S4807 is launching on April 15 for $79: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QH64LSY/ Philips S4807 is surprisingly powerful, with a 40W capacity. 40 Watts from that little speaker is impressively loud. So that should create a good feeling of sound even outdoors, and with a 12 hour battery life and rechargeable battery, you might as well use it as much as you possibly can, … more…
The cheap new Poly Sync 10 USB Conference Call Speakerphone will be released in the United States on April 26th for $99: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NS1NBBC/ It has been pre-certified with both Microsoft Teams and of course Zoom, but is compatible with other video conferencing services too. The design is pretty good, and offers dual array mics, dedicate Teams button that engages the Teams desktop app on the computer, a red/green visible status … more…
The 34-inch curved monitor Cooler Master GM34-CW2 with the WQHD resolution will launch on April 30th for $629: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TLDTLL So this is the 3440 x 1440 resolution monitor and not the cheap Full HD version. Specs are good for those needing a high refresh rate, as the standard rate is 144Hz, but it can be overclocked to 165Hz. Response time is just 1ms, while the color specs are 95% DCI-P3. … more…
The Nitecore Tip keychain flashlights has one of the most memorable flashlight designs ever seen, which makes it stand out among flashlights. But thankfully it’s very practical too. To buy this particular Nitecore flashlight: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y65KLQF/ When doing a review of the Nitecore keychain flashlights I realized that another reason why it has become so popular among flashlight collectors too, is because it’s very practical having a small and square/flat flashlight. … more…
Samsung’s upgraded as well as brand new tablet in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 family will launch on February 25th, with an entry price of $699: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NQMJ5X That’s for the smallest 11-inch model without and OLED display. The larger 12.4.inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ starts at $899, and the large and brand new 14.6-inch Android 12 tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra costs $1099. But hey at least the owners … more…
Sony’s incredible new DSLR Sony Alpha 7S III will launch on September 24th, with pre-orders starting at $3499 without any kit: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Constant-Aperture-Ultra-Wide/dp/B08DP4NKGN/ A couple of Sony Alpha 7S III kits or bundles for the E-mount are offered during launch though, including a few Master Lens bundles such as 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 12-24mm, 24mm, and a 28-135mm bundle. Sure, the new Sony Alpha 7S III may cost as much as a … more…
The low-cost TIMEX Ironman R300 GPS Smartwatch will be release already on March 25, for just $119: https://www.amazon.com/Timex-Smart-Watch-Model-TW5M37600IQ/dp/B084TL25S3/ That makes the Timex Ironman R300 GPS (TW5M37600IQ) the cheapest smartwatch with GPS and even optical heart rate monitor from a reputable watch brand. It’s a little interesting too that Timex is launching their cheap GPS watch under the legendary Ironman brand, which has now been with us for decades, and been … more…
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is finally released tomorrow on February 24th with a choice of just the body for $1799, or bundled with lenses that will save about $100 per lens: https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-OM-D-Mark-Black-Camera/dp/B083Y46RH The Olympus lenses that can be bundled with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera are the very unusual 12-100mm, and the new 10-40mm wide angle lens. Some of the stand out features are one of the … more…