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I opted in for the Apple MacBook Air because I wanted something with super long battery life and super lightweight. Now the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display has these features along with a powerhouse of specs under the chassis. The new retina display, performance, and long battery life in this little form factor just kills every other portable laptop system on the market. I'm sold.

I just called in to a local store, they don't have it in stock yet. They are available to purchase on the Apple.com website, but if you're like most people who ummm want to 'defer' a hundred dollars of sales tax (and file it at the end of the year), you can also find a few options for pre-order on websites like B&H.

Apple new MacBook Pro Retina

Here's some additional links to the pre-orders.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871869-REG/Apple_MD223LL_A_MACBK_AIR_Ci5_1_7g_4GB_64GB_SSD_11_6_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871870-REG/Apple_MD224LL_A_MACBK_AIR_Ci5_1_7g_4GB_128GB_SSD_11_6_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871872-REG/Apple_MD231LL_A_MACBK_AIR_Ci5_1_8g_4GB_128GB_SSD_13_3_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871873-REG/Apple_MD232LL_A_MACBK_AIR_Ci5_1_8g_4GB_256GB_SSD_13_3_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871865-REG/Apple_MD101LL_A_MACBK_PRO_Ci5_2_5g_4GB_500GB_13_3_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871866-REG/Apple_MD102LL_A_MACBK_PRO_Ci7_2_9g_8GB_750GB_13_3_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871860-REG/Apple_MC975LL_A_15_4_MacBook_Pro_Notebook.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871861-REG/Apple_MC976LL_A_MBP_Ci7_2_6g_8GB_512SSD_15_4_RETINA.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871863-REG/Apple_MD103LL_A_MACBK_PRO_Ci7_2_3g_4GB_500GB_15_4_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871864-REG/Apple_MD104LL_A_MACBK_PRO_Ci7_2_6g_8GB_750GB_15_4_.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871876-REG/Apple_MD770LL_A_MACPRO_QC_XEONPROCESS_3_2g_6GB_1TB.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871879-REG/Apple_MD771LL_A_MACPRO_2x6C_XEON_PROCESS_2_4g_12GB_1TB.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871883-REG/Apple_MD772LL_A_MACPR_SERV_QC_XEON.html

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Just a few days ago I pointed out the Vello LCD Sunshade for articulating LCDs. A few comments pointed out that they were looking for a simple hood that attaches to a Zacuto frame. I'm guessing because they don't have a swing out LCD that the Vello can attach to. Today I run into this other simple LCD hood / shade on eBay that can attach to both 3" swing out LCDs or to standard rear LCD monitors.

As simple as these things are, if you've even had to cover your LCD with your hand, you'll know how helpful it can be to help set color and exposure in the bright sun. It attaches over the DSLR body through bungee straps which doesn't look overly complicated for you to DIY. Some firm cardboard, a bit of cloth (heck even duct tape), and a stretchy garter should be enough to make your own version for any size LCD. You can see more images of how they have it put together at the product page (Click here).

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Some listings are already showing more than 100 units sold since the auctions became available. Today the aftermarket BG-E11 Battery Grip went from 'PreOrder Status' to 'In Stock' status. So expect items to start shipping if you were one of the preorders. Check out more of the images and information following the link (click here).

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find-price-button Canon 5D Mark III (alternate) Aftermarket Battery Grip BG-E11

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I got up a bit late today and missed out on the Rokinon 85mm Lighting Deal, but not all is lost. Coming up in a few hours is another Lighting Deal for the Rokinon 14mm available in a variety of mounts including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, and Pentax.

People have been pretty hip to these deals as of late, and the last Rokinon 35mm F/1.4 lens deal sold out in one minute. If you're interested in a wide angle fast aperture lens, be swift and check out the deal that will hit later today via Amazon (Click Here).

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Vello LCD Hood SunshadeVello Sunshade LCD Hood

If you're trying to prevent glare on the screen, you could use an LCD viewfinder. Of course it makes it harder to see the screen from certain angles without having your eye placed directly into the Loupe. In these situations, maybe a simple sunshade or LCD hood would be a better choice.

I've seen the folding plastic pop up sunshades for mini LCD screens, but I haven't seen anything quite like these Vello Mini LCD Hood Sunshades. Looks like it just folds over the flip out LCD on your camcorder or DSLR (with swivel screen) such as the Canon 60D, T3i, GH2, or even the new T4i. Available in 2.7", 3.0", and 3.5" inch LCD screens via B&H (Click Here).

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And there you have it. Another Canon DSLR Camera release. The new Canon EOS Rebel T4i comes with everything we've already come to expect from a typical Canon Rebel camera including swivel LCD screen (it's now Touch Screen LCD with Swipe, Pinch, and Zoom support), but the stand out feature is the continuous Auto Focus in Video mode. That's a first for any Canon DSLR.

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find-price-button Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera

Although it can provide continuous Auto Focus to standard EF and EF-S lenses, the best performance happens when used with an STM Lens. With the Touch Screen you can actually drag your focus point around and the T4i will follow. Canon has available the 18-135mm STM Lens with the kit, or the Canon 40mm F/2.8 STM Lens is also available (found here).

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Cinevate's latest gear for the Sony FS100 blew me away when I saw it at NAB2012. I can't think of a better rig for the FS100. Not just a basic lens adapter to suit every lens that matters, but cheesed out and ready to build out with your rail system. Unfortunately i'm not a Sony FS100 owner, but maybe I can be swayed into the new FS700 when it drops, and hopefully Cinevate will have something like this ready for it.


Video Description:
The Sony FS100 Lens Adapter and Lens Mounts allow you to attach PL, OCT19, Nikon, Canon EOS, Canon FD, Minolta MD, Pentax K & Pentax M42 lenses to your camera.
We recently shot this piece demonstrating some of the shooting styles the rigs might lend to or some of the scenarios you could potentially use it in. We were really happy with the quality of footage we got from the various camera + lens combos.
The lens adapter rigs comes in 3 different flavours and during our June Specials sale we’re giving away the lens mounts. For the PL and OCT19 mounts we're offering 50% off.
You can check out all the rigs at https://cinevate.com/fs100