Hands-On with Backcountry Solutions Keyhole Harness

A hands-free carrying solution for the photographer on the go

Want to carry your camera (or binoculars) on your next hiking or biking adventure but worrying about camera swing and need your hands for bike handles or trekking poles? The Keyhole Harness is a hands-free carry system consisting of a harness, a plate that can attach to the harness or something else, and knob to screw into the camera's tripod mount. It can be used alone with the complete harness system or the "keyhole" plate and it's attaching straps can detached from the harness and use on your own backpack (if it has the one-inch straps running down the shoulder straps). A full product description and images can be found at www.backcountrysolutions.com

Photos from PhotoPlus Expo 2017

If you could not make it there yourself this year, here are some pics of the event.  Great products and greater people. Be sure to like us on Facebook!
PPE2017 Gallery

OrangeMonkie's Foldio: A Nifty Little Pre-Lit Product Studio

The Foldio folding light studio for small product photography is a convenient way to create high quality product shots with a speedy set up and limited space. 

The OrangeMonkie booth at Photo Plus Expo 2017 had quite a crowd around it trying out the various sizes of their Foldio product photography studios.  These came pre-lit with adjustable LED light strips and with four background color options: White, black, grey and greenscreen.  Several were set up with items inside for attendees to test.  Amazingly well-lit product images could be achieved even with cell phone camera, enabling anyone to take quality product shots with the simpliest of equipment.  You can find OrangeMonkie at www.OrangeMonkie.com

New ThetaV from Ricoh

The latest Theta V and accessories that are coming soon. If you want one of if not the coolest Action cameras out there you need to consider the ThetaV

100 years of Nikon at PhotoPlus

Steve Heiner, Nikon's Senior Technical Manager go's over a few of Nikon's top cameras from the last 100 years.

New gear from BlackRapid at PhotoPlus Expo 2017

New straps and Tripod Jacket from BlackRapid!

LumiQuest Last Stand

The "last stand" any strobist will need (as long as its under 7 feet) it also doubles as a lightweight tripod. most unique feature is its quick release mount with built in 1/4-20 screw AND cold-shoe mount

GLYPH Atom and AtomRaid SSD Overview

At PhotoPlus Expo we got an overview about the GLYPH Atom and AtomRaid SSD ultra portable and rugged Solid State storage. These are most impressive and if you're a photographer on the go and always worried about 2 things, storage and the security of said storage from drops etc than you need to seriously consider Glyph Atom drives. Smaller than a cellphone, practically drop-proof and FAST, I mean FAST these were able to stream 4k and pan through video editing without missing a frame.

Olympus O-MD10III overview

We get a overview from Olympus Product Specalist Eric Gensel at PhotoPlus Expo 2017

2 new Lenses from Pentax

New pentax dfa* 50mm f1.4 and da* 11-18mm f2.8
Full details after the jump

Nikon D850 Overview at PhotoPlus

Features overview of the Nikon D850 with Steve Heiner, Nikon's Senior Technical Manager

Wrap of PhotoPlus Expo 2017 and our Top Pics

We wrap our live coverage from the show with an overview and our top picks of the show:

• LitraTorch an amazing bright continuous light perfect for lighting your photos, videos, drone or even a campsite all in a compact tough metal package at a very reasonable price. Also a HUGE thanks to them for letting us use one for the entire show to light our videos!
• Olympus with their amazing E-M10III and new 17 and 45mm F1.2 lenses
• PlatyPod a flat “tripod” base that is not only lightweight but strong and versatile
• Glyph and their Atom and AtomRAID SSD truly rugged drives
• LowePro and Joby officially part of the Vitec Group
• BlackRapid with their new Tripod Jacket and WandeR cellphone teather
• Nikon with their 100th anniversary display with the NASA Cameras
• Think Tank Photo with their amazing roller bags the compact Navigator and top loading Advantage
• Sigma with their new 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens
• LensBaby and their new Sweet 80 along with the Velvet 85 and Trio 28

Sigma 16mm Contemporary lens and more

The past few years have been very good for both photographers and Sigma as optics, build and price have all come together. the new 16mm Contemporary lens might be lighter than their ART line but it still feels solid and appears to be great optically. We talk about the new lens and more from Sigma Photo.

Announcing New Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas 430 gsm

Turn your favorite photo into a memorable piece of art.

Print that newest piece of artwork on Cézanne Canvas and watch everyone stop and pause 
every time they see it!

Cézanne Canvas is the latest addition to Hahnemühle’ s range of high-quality canvas for digital FineArt Inkjet printing. The natural white 100% cotton canvas contains no optical brighteners (OBA’s), and features a finely woven, elegant surface structure. The matte coating provides a first class printing result with a wide color gamut and deep, rich blacks.  Cézanne Canvas 430gsm provides extraordinary elasticity, making it ideal for stretcher frames.

As with all Hahnemühle products from the Digital FineArt Collection, the
Goya Canvas is acid-free and archival, in accordance with ISO 9706 standards.

Sony Users Now GO RETRO with NOVOFLEX!

Reverse mount your Sony E-mount lenses for amazing macro effects 

New NEX-RETRO from NOVOFLEX Allows users with Sony E-Mount cameras (e.g. Sony Alpha 7/Alpha 9 series, Alpha 6000 series, etc.) to reverse mount their existing lenses to achieve closer focus. NEX-RETRO transfers all electronic functions such as aperture control, EXIF data and autofocus, from the reversed lens to the camera body as if it were mounted directly.

Look More Closely
With a 18-105 mm zoom lens in reverse position, you get an image ratio of 1:7 at 105 mm and 2.8:1 at 28 mm expanding the versatility of your zoom lens exponentially. The adapter itself has a 58mm filter thread. Stepping rings are available for other filter sizes.

The Common Thread
In addition to reversing the lens on the camera, NEX-RETRO allows the Sony E-Mount system user to incorporate NOVOFLEX bellows systems for even closer focus and greater magnification ratios.

Litra Torch system video overview

Overview of the Litra Torch system for lighting your video, stills or even a campsite.

A special thanks to Litra for providing one of their litratorch's to brighten our days video coverage!

From PhotoPlus Expo 2017, Lomography

Like Polaroid o Instax but need a more versatile and possibly stylish Instant-Film camera, Lomography may be the answer

dslrBooth photo booth overview video

We checked out the dslrBooth at PhotoPlus Expo and for just $60 and your existing computer, camera and flash you can be set up with your own photobooth, or buy a more complete unit direct.

Whats New with Lou from Hoodman

New improved hood-loop and special deal for PhotoPlus attendees

ThinkTank Photo roller-bag overview

ThinkTank Photo product spotlight and Lucie tech award winner Navigator msrp $289.75 and the top loading Advantage msrp$249.75 highlighted at PhotoPlus 2017

Lacie's new 2bigDock overview

Lacie's new 2bigDock overview from PhotoPlus

Lensbaby interview at PhotoPlus

Our booth interview with Lensbaby about their latest creative optics.

Thanks to Litra for day 1 PPE video lighting

A special thanks to Litra for providing one of their litratorch's to brighten our days video coverage!

This is one amazing LED continuous compact light. From box to use in under 30 seconds. Full hands on review coming soon, but already we are very impressed!

Live with dslrBooth

Start your own booth for as little as $60  (plus your camera and light) with dslrBooth

Live from PhotoExpo 2017

Like us on Facebook for the quickest updates from the show floor

Lume Cube: A Lot of Brightness in a Tiny Package

 This tiny light is perfect for cell phone pictures or lighting up tight spaces. New this year is a filtering system that attaches magnetically To a case that encloses the light.

New Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Tamron announces the launch of a new ultra-telephoto zoom lens with fast and precise AF, superior image quality and a lightweight, compact design 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035)

October 26, 2017, Commack, New York- Tamron USA, Inc. , announces the launch of a new ultra-telephoto zoom lens, 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035), for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. The Model A035 delivers fast and precise AF performance and consistently powerful VC (Vibration Compensation) 4 stop*1 benefits thanks to the high-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system that is found in the latest Tamron lens models. The advanced optical design of Model A035 includes three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements for aberration reduction and Tamron's original eBAND Coating for superior anti-reflection performance. At 39.3 oz., the new lens is the lightest in its class*2 and features magnesium alloy in key areas of the lens barrel to ensure weight reduction, and improve strength and portability. Model A035 is compatible with Tamron's 1.4X tele converter and the Tamron TAP-in Console that enables lens customizations for focus adjustments, VC mechanism adjustments and more. Additionally, an Arca Swiss compatible tripod mount is available as an optional accessory. The new Tamron 100-400mm will be available in both Canon and Nikon mounts on November 16th at $799. *Lens tripod mount ring mounted on a lens.  Tripod mount is an option

Photo plus expo about to get underway!

Photo Plus Expo show floor from the press room. 

X-Rite's new i1Studio color management solution

X-Rite Incorporated, the world leader in color management and measurement technologies announces the i1Studio, an all new start-to-finish color management solution that delivers expert results from capture through to print. The i1Studio enables exceptional color accuracy for photographers, filmmakers and designers of all levels to achieve consistent and predictable results across their workflow – saving time and money. The package comprises the i1Studio all-in-one spectrophotometer, i1Studio software, X-Rite’s market leading ColorChecker camera calibration tools and the ColorTRUE mobile app

FUJIFILM AT PHOTOPLUS EXPO 2017

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eight: bold;">, N.Y., October 25, 2017 – As a leader in innovation for imaging, FUJIFILM North America Corporation will showcase products that bring the joy of photography to people’s lives at the PhotoPlus International Expo (Booth #537) from October 26 – October 28 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Fujifilm continues to be a market leader to photographers searching for a total imaging solution. With its award-winning, innovative products, Fujifilm offers a total experience from high quality capture to crisp output in a variety of formats.

At the expo, Fujifilm will showcase several new products including the FUJIFILM X-E3 ultra-compact mirrorless camera, and the FUJINON XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro and FUJINON GF45mmF2.8 R WR lenses. Fujifilm is also excited to announce that the new, INSTAX SHARE™ SP-3 SQ square format printer, will be on exhibit in addition to the INSTAX® SQUARE SQ10 camera. The FRONTIER-S DX100 printer will also be featured at the booth with on-site demonstrations of event photography and printing.

Dozens of New Products at PhotoPlus Expo 2017

Starting Thursday check out thousands of products and dozens of new ones. From Cameras and lights to programs, training and now Virtual Reality, they all will be at the Largest Photo Conference and Expo in the US but hurry show closes Saturday at 4. 
If you cant make it Join us HERE

PR:

Dozens of new products including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, software, and accessories will make their debut at the annual PhotoPlus Conference + Expo this week. PhotoPlus is the largest photography Expo in North America, attracting hundreds of leading manufacturers and more than 20,000 attendees from around the world. In addition to new products, attendees will be able to participate in special booth events hosted by exhibitors throughout the Expo including free lectures from renowned photographers and educators and live product demonstrations. Many exhibitors will preview their new products at the annual Test Drive event on Wednesday evening, October 25^th before the show officially opens the next day. Test Drive is the best way to check out what’s new before thousands descend on the Jacob Javits Center for the official start of the Expo. Test Drive is free to everyone with a PhotoPlus Expo badge.

“Attendees will be excited to see the dozens of new products and services being introduced for the first time at PhotoPlus Expo,” explains Mike Gangel, Show Director at PhotoPlus Expo. “New cameras, video gear, software, and literally thousands of new photo and video accessories will all be on display. PhotoPlus has become an interactive event that gives attendees an opportunity to not only touch and try the latest imaging technology but to listen and learn from some of the most respected creative professionals in the industry.”

The following exhibitors represent only a small sampling of new products, services, special booth events, and giveaways attendees can expect to see during PhotoPlus Expo. For a list of exhibitors and products, visit the list of exhibitors at PhotoPlus Expo 2017.

Passes for PhotoPlus Expo will also give attendees free access to the NYVR Expo, the largest trade show dedicated to virtual / augmented reality on the East Coast. NYVR Expo will happen October 27-28 and be collocated with PhotoPlus at the Jacob Javits Center.

2 New Lenses from Sony

Sony’s announces the new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Super-Telephoto lens following the new a7RIII. a perfect paring with the a7 or a9

New E-mount FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom Delivers Serious Still and Video Performance with Compact Design

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2017 – Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced the latest addition to their expanding full-frame E-mount lens lineup, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom (model SEL24105G).
The new full-frame lens covers the commonly used 24 to 105mm focal length range, delivering outstanding G Lens™ imaging performance with the most lightweight design in its class¹, maximizing its versatility and usability. Therefore, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS can be used for versatile shooting such as landscape, portrait, wedding and so on. This lens also features fast, precise and quiet autofocus capabilities in both still and video shooting, making it an ideal complement for Sony’s extensive lineup of E-mount cameras.

DxO Acquires Nik Collection Assets From Google

Continued development of the Collection for the benefit of the photographer community planned.

PARIS–October 25, 2017 

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DxO, one of the most innovative companies in consumer imaging, today announces the acquisition of the Nik Collection assets from Google. DxO plans to continue development of the Nik Collection. The current version will remain available for free on DxO’s dedicated website, while a new version is planned for mid-2018.

“The Nik Collection gives photographers tools to create photos they absolutely love,” said Aravind 

Krishnaswamy, an Engineering Director with Google.

“We’re thrilled to have DxO, a company dedicated to high-quality photography solutions, acquire 

and continue to develop it.” 

“We are very excited to welcome the Nik Collection to the DxO family,” said Jérôme Ménière, CEO and founder of DxO.

“DxO revolutionized the image processing market many times over the years with its innovative solutions, and we will continue to do so with Nik’s tools, which offer new creative opportunities to millions of photographers. The new version of our flagship software DxO OpticsPro, which is available as of now under its new name DxO PhotoLab, is the first embodiment of this  thrilling acquisition with built-in U Point technology.”

New Full-frame Sony α7R III

With 42.4MP, 10fps and fast AF  and a price point of $3200 this puts a direct challenge on the New Nikon D850 and the latest Canon 5d for the pro shooter/video market below the top of the line "pro" bodies. 
Between this, the new lenses just announced and the a9 Sony has firmly planted itself as one of the top 3 camera companies. Amazing to remember their take over of Minolta years ago would lead to this. Hopefully we will get a hands on with this at PPE tomorrow!

PR:

• 35mm Full-Frame 42.4 MP¹ Back-Illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS Image Sensor with Evolved Image Processing
• Continuous Shooting at up to 10 fps² with either Silent Shooting or Mechanical Shutter and full Auto Focus/Auto Exposure tracking
• 399 phase–detection AF points covering 68%³ of image area, 425 contrast AF points and approximately 2 times more effective Eye AF⁴
• 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization with a 5.5 step⁵shutter speed advantage
• High Resolution 4K⁶ Movie Shooting with full pixel readout and no pixel binning⁷
• Completely redesigned for professionals, including upgraded Auto Focus, Dual SD Card Slots, Extended Battery Life, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) USB Type-C™ Terminal and more
• Compact, Lightweight body at only 23 oz⁸

BEAUTIFUL BOKEH: TWO NEW OLYMPUS

LENSES EXPAND THE M.ZUIKO PRO F1.2 PRIME LINEUP
M.ZUIKO Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO and M.ZUIKO ® Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Offer Smooth Feathered Bokeh and High Resolution at the Brightest Aperture

CENTER VALLEY, PA., October 25, 2017 — Olympus expands its M.ZUIKO F1.2 PRO prime
lens lineup with the new M.ZUIKO Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO (34mm focal length in 35mm
equivalent) and the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO (90mm focal length in 35mm
equivalent). These Micro Four Thirds® system lenses join the currently available M.ZUIKO Digital
ED 25mm F1.2 PRO (50mm focal length in 35mm equivalent) to deliver outstanding resolution
and beautiful feathered bokeh at a maximum aperture of F1.2.

FujiFilm's New INSTAX SHARE™ SP-3 SQ PRINTER

NEXT GENERATION INSTAX SHARE™ SP-3 SQ PRINTER ARRIVES

IN SQUARE FORMAT

Newly designed smartphone printer provides high quality images in square format; improved app offers new features for greater artistic expression

Valhalla, N.Y., October 24, 2017 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is excited to announce the new INSTAX SHARE™ SP-3 SQ printer, the latest line in the instax SHARE series of printers that can print photos taken with a smartphone on INSTAX SQUARE film. The SP-3 is an expansion of the INSTAX product line to give users even more ways to get creative with their instant pictures that can be shared in an instant, both in-person and online with #myinstax. 

Square Format Provides More Artistic Potential

The square format has been widely popular among smartphone users. With a 1:1 aspect ratio, this format is an effective artistic style and a long-standing favorite among photography lovers. Recent years have seen a rise in the sharing of square photos on social media platforms, such as Instagram, with users putting great care into every step of the process, from composition to editing and processing. With the SP-3, users can print beautiful, high quality square images in just 13 seconds to be used in DIY crafts, to decorate with or to give as a gift.

Hasselblad releases new X1D and H6D firmware updates

Hasselblad is pleased to launch new and improved 1.19 firmware updates for the X and H systems.

Hasselblad is committed to constantly advancing and adapting the user experience and the updates aim to streamline the X and H systems and enable maximum creativity.

The X1D is now even more user friendly and customizable with a new function to use the rear screen as a touch-pad to select AF point while viewing through the EVF.
The H6D now supports V System lenses through the use of the CF Adapter and the update offers additional new functions to further customize the H6D experience.

Spotlight on First-Time Exhibitors at Annual PhotoPlus Conference

New “PPEFresh” Zone Places Spotlight on First-Time Exhibitors at Annual PhotoPlus Conference + Expo

Special Area Gives Attendees Quick Access to New Exhibitors, Products and Services

 

Emerald Expositions has announced it is creating a special section on the PhotoPlus Expo show floor dedicated to first-time exhibitors, products, and services.  The new “PPEFresh” zone will make it easy for attendees to seek out new exhibitors and their products by incorporating them all into a special section on the Expo floor. PPEFresh was added after research found that 92% of Expo attendees wanted to seek out first-time exhibitors with news products and technologies.

“We’re very excited to provide a platform where new companies and technologies can take center stage and become easily identified and accessible through our new ‘PPEFresh’ zone,” said Mike Gangel, Show Director at PhotoPlus Expo.  “We looked at our survey results and realized that attendees really wanted a dedicated place they could go to see what was new from first-time exhibitors. PhotoPlus has seen an influx of new manufacturers over the years and we are pleased to provide them with a section of the Expo that consolidates new companies and their products.”

Just Launched: Perfectly Clear Version 3.5

Athentech Imaging Inc. announces the launch of the highly anticipated Perfectly Clear Version 3.5 - software powered by real intelligence to make photographers’ lives easier, more productive, and more profitable

CALGARY, AB CANADA (For Immediate Release)

Today, Athentech Imaging Inc., the makers of Perfectly Clear, the pioneer in Intelligent Image Correction, introduced the newest addition to their award-winning correction software. Offering a stand-alone application that you purchase and own, graduated filters for landscape and portrait photographers allowing greater creativity and control, and even smarter automatic intelligence for more robust corrections, Perfectly Clear Complete Version 3.5 gives photographers more speed, control, and customization power than ever.

Vitec Photographic Division at PPE 2017

Vitec Photographic Division to Exhibit Leading Brands at PhotoPlus Expo 2017

Highlights include Manfrotto Befree Advanced Launch, Gitzo Fluid Gimbal Head and JOBY GorillaPod Series

Upper Saddle River, N.J. (October 23, 2017) – Vitec Photographic Division, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of premium photo, video and lighting support products and accessories, will debut their newest products at the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo in booths 855 and 873 from Oct. 26-28, 2017 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.  On display will be the latest equipment from their owned brands: Gitzo, JOBY, Lastolite by Manfrotto, Lowepro, Manfrotto, and partner brands: Gossen, Metz, 360Rize and Shoulderpod.  

New products to be featured include:

·         Gitzo Fluid Gimbal Head: ideal for wildlife photography and birdwatching. For the first time we offer fluid cartridge technology traditionally used in video heads. It absorbs vibration and ensures smooth movement, even with large lenses.

 

·         JOBY® GorillaPod™ Series: meet the new and improved GorillaPod line! The original and most popular flexible tripod for the last decade with more than 10 million sold. The proprietary ball and socket material is the result of extensive research and development with over 100 material blends. With more than two dozen high precision ball and socket joints on each GorillaPod, every item is hand assembled and inspected to meet stringent quality standards.  Kits with included BallHead™ also available!

Nikon Presentations Live from PPE2017!

Cant attend the show or be there for your favorite Nikon Artist? No problem, Nikon will be Live Streaming presentations for all to see from some of the world's best photographers!

Thursday, October 26th 10:15 AM - 4:45 PM EST
Friday, October 27th 10:15 am - 4:45 PM EST

“How to Make Every Woman Look Amazing” by Sigma

Sigma Pro Photographer Jen Rozenbaum to Present “How to Make Every Woman Look Amazing” Master Class at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2017

Ronkonkoma, NY – October 19, 2017 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced that Sigma Pro Jen Rozenbaum will take the PDN PhotoPlus stage on Wednesday, October 25, from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM to deliver the PDN PhotoPlus Master Class, "How to Make Every Woman Look Amazing." Jen will share with attendees her vast experience in boudoir photography, providing top tips and secret tricks - from wardrobe to posing - that flatter all women. Jen’s presentation will help attendees understand how to best dress and pose any woman of any size and shape as well as gain confidence behind the camera whether they are shooting boudoir, wedding or seniors! 

About Sigma Pro Jen Rozenbaum
Jen Rozenbaum embraces her femininity while allowing women to embrace their own. By daring her clients to shed their clothes, they begin to shed their inhibitions. In just five years, Jen has found a burgeoning audience in the intimate photography market. She proves that you can own your world if you live fearlessly, think audaciously and act spontaneously. This is the reason for her success and attention from organizations such as AOL, Good Morning America and Entrepreneur Magazine. Her clients are her biggest supporters, having gone through what they describe as ‘a life changing experience’ after seeing the results of their session. “They feel stronger, they feel sexy and most importantly, they had fun!” says Rozenbaum.

See the Latest Storage Solutions and Enter Drawing for a New Glyph Atom Drive At PhotoPlus Expo Booth #959

Glyph Production Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of mobile and desktop storage solutions, will showcase their extensive range of external pro-grade drives at the 2017 PhotoPlus Expo on October 26-28, 2017. Each day at 4pm, a drawing will be held for a chance to win a new Atom SSD in Glyph booth #959.

Atom and Atom RAID external solid-state drives fit right in your pocket, allowing users to create and store important projects, videos and other files wherever a workflow requires. With USB-C (3.1 Gen 2) connectivity that’s compatible with ThunderBolt 3 and USB 3.0, the Atoms are Glyph’s most powerful and versatile drives yet. The fastest SSD of its size, the compact Atom RAID combines capacity up to 2TB with speeds reaching 860 MB/s, supporting seamless 4k editing. Even smaller, the tiny Atom now holds up to 2 TB of storage and offers transfer rates up to 480 MB/s. 

PhotoPlus Expo and NYVR Expo 2017

Join us LIVE from the Show next week. Look for us on-location or follow here, Facebook and Youtube  For thoes attending here is some good information about the show :

The PhotoPlus Expo and NYVR Expo shows are next week!   Both shows will be at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. The PPE show will be Oct 25-28 and the NYVR Show will be Oct 27-28. Please note that your PPE credential will get you into both shows and we hope you spend some time at the exciting new NYVR show!

PPE Show Hours

Thursday and Friday, Oct 26 and 27 -- 10:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 28 -- 10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.

NYVR Expo Hours

Friday, Oct 27 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 28 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Special Events

Test Drive: New Product Preview + Networking Event -- Room 1E07-1E08

Wednesday, October 25 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Experience some of the newest and most innovative products at this year’s show before the show opens. With large crowds expected on the show floor, this is another chance to get an up-close-and-personal look at the latest gadgets, gear, and accessories.

Brightest Minds in VR/AR Technology Gather at NYVR Expo to Share Knowledge / Future Insight Through Series of Seminars and Special Events

Microsoft, HTC Vive, Facebook, and Google Among Tech Companies Conducting Seminars; Columbia University / NYU Media Labs Discuss the Future of VR/AR

New York – October 19, 2017 – NYVR Expo, the first large-scale Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) conference in New York City, will conduct more than 45 seminars over the three day conference from October 26-28 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Presented by many of the world’s leading technology companies including Microsoft, HTC Vive, Facebook, and Google, among others, the seminars will share the latest in VR/AR technology and offer insight about how to incorporate these technologies into new business opportunities. In addition, members of the NYU and Columbia University Media Labs will share their thoughts and insight on the future of Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality, the law firm of McCarter & English will host a panel of venture capitalists to discuss the funding environment and The Glimpse Group, a VR/AR company, will explain the challenges that startups face in the industry and tips for success.

“We reached out to the NYC community, and around the world, for the best-in-class speakers on a range of topics,” noted Hugh Seaton, conference advisor. “We’re really proud of what we’ve been able to assemble and it will be an awesome experience.”

New iRig Pre HD from IK Multimedia

IK Multimedia releases iRig Pre HD - high definition digital
mic interface with Class A preamp for iOS, Mac & PC

Get the sound of your favorite XLR mic on the go with
a full-featured ultra-compact digital interface/preamp

October 19, 2017 - IK Multimedia is proud to announce that iRig Pre HD is now available worldwide. The new iRig Pre HD is a high-definition, ultra-compact digital interface for microphones with an onboard Class A studio-quality preamplifier designed to deliver top notch audio performance with iPhone®, iPad®, Mac® and PC. It offers the ability to record anytime and anywhere using any kind of professional microphone with a XLR connector, including gain-hungry models and those requiring phantom power. Featuring an integrated 1/8" headphone output for real-time direct audio monitoring, high-quality internal converters, LED indicators and a suite of professional audio apps, iRig Pre HD is the most comprehensive, portable digital microphone interface for professional applications on the market.

PHOTTIX INTRODUCES THE JUNO TRANSCEIVER FLASH

A manual flash with all the innovation you’ve come to expect from Phottix

Priding themselves on developing innovative and intuitive lighting solutions for photographers with varying styles, workflows, and passions; Phottix has created a new and powerful, yet easy to use, manual hot shoe flash: the Phottix Juno

One Flash, Any Camera System The Juno Transceiver Flash is a single-point, manual flash with all the features and functionality photographers need to get their job done, regardless of the camera system they are using. The Juno is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony (MIS), Pentax, Panasonic, Fuji and Olympus camera systems. With a guide number of 58, it delivers precise output from 1/128 to Full Power in 1/3 stop increments. An intuitive command dial and backlit LCD display makes working with the Juno fast and easy.