Kuva&Kamera 2014

Yet again the time of year, when camera hobbyists and photographers gather around messukeskus to test new gear, hear presentations, watch photography exhibitions and meet colleagues/friends. This year a lot more crowd and many interesting presentations to watch, turn to better direction I must say. More coptercam and video rig solutions present than before and yet again Nikon not being present at all. Big differences also how companies and their booth staff interact with possible new customers. Best ones starting active conversations with people wandering nearby while some ignored the audience interested about their offerings.




Hasselblad H5D with CMOS sensor & HCD 24mm (around 17mm in 35mm) lens. By the samples they showed, ISO 1600 looked really good. CMOS sensors seems to be the future of medium format as PhaseOne is also going that directions with its latest IQ250 back. The loud shutter sound and huge viewfinder still give that instant magical feel when testing medium format cameras.


Photographer Marko Rantanen giving presentation about new Profoto B1 & creative lighting. Good overview of different lighting modifiers and how they change the result.


Interesting new flash B1 from Profoto. 500ws monoblock with battery and wireless power & TTL control. Similar look as on the D1 series flashes. B1's battery is also affordable, cheaper than AcuteB's LiFe battery. New AirS controller is also improved and allows to see the current power level for multiple groups. Hopefully going to test this soon more.


B1 controls. Big & bright display. Goes to way down to 2ws power. LED modeling light.
 

Jinbei HD600. Interesting new player to flash market now also available in Finland. Monoblock with battery & wireless power control. And affordable price.


HD600 controls.


Jinbei DC600. Pack & head solution. Allows attaching two heads to battery unit.

From the salamatukku.fi stand. Photo taken with HD600 as key (with shoot through umbrella) and DC600 as rim. Model: Angel

New Tamron 150-600 VC lens. Long reach with affordable price & weight. 600mm lens used with DX camera, good solution for bird photographers with zero ninja skills?