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Press Release: New Hollyland Camera VenusLiv V2, Offers Unrivaled Live-Streaming Experience


Hollyland’s new live-streaming camera, the VenusLiv V2, offers new features of tapping to go live on social media, ecommerce platforms and powerful image-processing functions. The camera aims to provide ordinary streamers with an unprecedented handy user experience to produce professional streaming.

Hollyland, a brand centered on real-time wireless transmission and live-streaming technologies, announced the launch of a new version of live-streaming cameras to offer the experience of “Go Live with One Tap.” VenusLiv V2 is designed for users seeking outstanding live-streaming performance but with limited professional camera experience.

It's perfect for streamers who need simple and quick setup and extended streaming sessions, ideal for influencers, MCN live sales, Twitch, Just Chatting and Music channels, or behind-the-scenes filming.

   

Easy for everyone, even beginners
With pre-installed apps, the VenusLiv V2 camera enables one-tap streaming on popular platforms such as Twitter, Shopee, Tokopedia, Instagram, Facebook, etc. This is a big upgrade from the VenusLiv V1, a simple way to start live streaming.

The V2 has a unique feature that allows for quick image overlay. You can add different well-designed overlays and graphics to decorate your live streaming. Another prominent feature is the immediate background removal, you can switch virtual scenes for a more immersive audience experience.

Hollyland's camera line R&D Manager, Iris Chen, remarked, “We’re pleased to release the VenusLiv V2, which can rival with professional cameras on image quality but is easier to use even for ordinary users.”

Caring for details of colors and lighting
Managing a professional streaming studio or scene with good lighting can be a headache for streamers who don’t have a team behind them to assist. Now, that’s a no brainer with the VenusLiv V2.  Users can now utilize preset lighting modes (auto, 2-Point, 3-Point) to skip the lighting and setup process.

The VenusLiv V2 comes with powerful RGB curves and quick adjustment to bring more natural-looking images for human faces, objects, and backgrounds. Hollyland’s strong engineering team has done huge design works to avoid excessive filtering that can embellish the human face but diminish the original texture and hues. For example, for a live streaming fashion show, the VenusLiv V2 can capture the true beauty of products, with detailed textures of clothing and jewelry, as if you were viewing the products with your naked eye.

Self-developed HollyOS
While the VenusLiv V2 has solid hardware designs to support versatile functions, it is Hollyland’s self-owned HollyOS software that is indispensable for keeping the gadget working smoothly.

The HollyOS provides a smooth user experience with a design of 8-core CPU, HPC GPU, ISP, and DSP processors. The system makes it easy to grasp professional camera skills, such as adjusting exposure compensation, ISO, white balance, aperture, and more. Hollyland keeps constantly upgrading the HollyOS for improved user experience.

Promising live streaming market trends
Live streaming for e-commerce has become a popular trend in recent years in many countries. It allows real-time interaction between sellers and the audience while providing detailed information about products. This trend has led to a growing demand for high-quality live-streaming equipment among MCN agencies and individual streamers who aim to offer the best-quality live streaming for their audience.

Joshua, a leading tech distributor from Malaysia is very optimistic about the demand for high-quality streaming cameras in the Malaysian market. He believes the VenusLiv V2 all-in-one camera is an ideal choice, especially for local MCN operators. This is because it requires fewer operating staff and can help save on operating costs.

Pricing and availability
The VenusLiv V2 price can be found on the Hollyland website (use coupon code: HOLLY-1KINDPHOTO for 8% OFF) and on Amazon US.


Press Release: Hollyland Adds Pyro 7 All-in-one Video Monitor, TX and RX to Pyro Series



Seven-inch 2.4/5GHz wireless monitor with automatic frequency hopping

Hollyland is pleased to announce the Pyro 7, a wireless video monitor that combines TX, RX, and a seven-inch monitor screen in one compact, lightweight, and robust device. The Pyro 7’s Auto Dual-Band Hopping (ADH) technology resists interference and supports a long operational range of up to 1,300ft (400m). The low latency of only 60ms provides smooth and responsive video monitoring for professional-level teams and creators.

The Pyro 7 device provides a complete compact monitoring and transmission solution as part of Hollyland’s new Pyro Series, which also includes the Pyro S and Pyro H. The exceptional hardware design enables the Pyro 7 to simultaneously connect one transmitter to four receivers, and customizable shortcut keys easily provide the convenience of dual-camera monitoring. Hollyland’s upgraded HollyOS offers enhanced image analysis capabilities and allows for bulk video file export via SD card.

    

Revolutionizing video monitoring
Hollyland’s new Pyro series has a variety of revolutionary devices for transmitting and monitoring video that will reshape how users capture footage. A single Pyro transmitter can send clear, near real-time video to up to four receivers at once, allowing all crew members to monitor live video simultaneously.

With Hollyland’s own Auto Dual-Band Hopping (ADH) technology, Pyro operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, generating the optimal frequency to start shooting. The Pyro series is the perfect solution for multi-user monitoring in dynamic shooting scenarios, such as film production, live events, ENG/EFP applications, and more. With Pyro series products, users can enhance collaboration and productivity on every shoot.

The Pyro H, S, and 7 are all compatible with each other, but each offers its own special features to suit user requirements. The Pyro H transmitter has HDMI input and loopout, letting users connect a camera to send video to other receivers while monitoring the view from the loopout port to an external screen. The Pyro S has HDMI and SDI ports that are suitable for professional shooting and smaller commercial projects. The Pyro 7 features a built-in seven-inch monitor and supports both HDMI and SDI input, output and loopout. Depending on each user’s needs, the Pyro 7 gives them limitless possibilities. It lets users choose the connection based on their shooting needs and equipment.

Monitoring multiple cameras in real-time? Here’s a solution
The Pyro 7 seamlessly connects with Pyro H and Pryo S, after a grouping preset is engaged. Users can monitor different camera views on Pyro 7 by swiftly switching between them with customizable buttons.

Video monitoring with four receivers is no longer an issue because Pyro 7's WifiBroadcast technology enables one transmitter to provide a stable signal to four receivers simultaneously, offering more flexibility and faster decision-making when the team and clients need additional monitoring on set.

Pricing and availability
The Pyro 7 will be released on July 25, 2024, and you can get it from local distributors such as Amazon or at Hollyland (use coupon code: HOLLY-1KINDPHOTO for 8% OFF)

Pyro 7 will be priced at $549, Pyro 7 Kit at $999, and Pyro Video Transmission & Monitoring Kit at $1299.

For more information, please visit Hollyland’s official website.


Press Release: Hollyland Announces Pyro S, a New Wireless 4K Video Monitoring System




Hollyland Announces Pyro S, a New Wireless 4K Video Monitoring System for Filmmakers
Dual-band frequency hopping wireless ensures clarity on four receivers at up to 400M (1300ft)

Irvine, California, [Shenzhen, China, May 22], 2024 – Hollyland Technology is pleased to announce the launch of the Pyro series, a new wireless video transmission system. The Pyro range, comprising Pyro H, Pyro S, and Pyro 7, brings innovative multi-person mobile wireless image transmission and monitoring solutions to small or medium commercial and television shooting teams.

With one transmitter supporting up to four receivers, the lightweight Pyro system makes transmission and monitoring more flexible, stable and professional. Hollyland’s self-developed 2.4GHz and 5GHz Auto Dual-band frequency Hopping (ADH) wireless technology provides enhanced anti-interference capabilities while reducing lag and improving range. This innovative new technology is the crucial advantage that allows the Pyro S to provide excellent wireless video quality to four independent monitors at long ranges required for demanding professional filmmakers and video creators alike.

 
 

Up to 400M (1300ft) range with smooth video and crystal clarity

Hollyland’s ADH wireless tech ensures that the Pyro series provides stable wireless video at 4k/30fps, and up to 400M range when the broadcast mode is off, to deliver superior clarity, detail, and realism – making Pyro ideal for professional applications. This technology enables better signal transmission performance and efficiency, ensuring real-time footage monitoring with minimal latency, on up to four devices, for all crew who require it (e.g. director, producer, lighting personnel, and audio personnel).

User configurable, to suit any scenario

Users can optimize video monitoring performance depending on their requirements. The easy mode selection interface enables users to experience smooth frame rate and low latency, or enhanced video clarity. Users can select Smooth mode or HD mode, to suit the shooting scenario. In Smooth mode, Pyro emphasizes smooth, low-latency playback by dynamically adjusting the bitrate – achieving a steady latency of only 50ms and ultra-long-distance transmission of 200M (650ft). HD mode provides superior image quality, at a stable bitrate of 8-12 Mbps, even at 1,300ft (400m), ensuring clear visuals. (Transmission range is line-of-sight, based on interference-free laboratory measurements).

Flexible connections: HDMI, SDI, Loopout

The Pyro series offers the perfect solution for professional shooting and smaller commercial projects, including USB Video Class (UVC) and Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) for easy device connectivity and compatibility, and easy streaming.

The Pyro H provides HDMI Input/Output and Loopout, allowing users to connect a camera and transmitter, and send signals to receivers while monitoring the view from the loopout port. The Pyro S features both HDMI and SDI Input/Output, suitable for professional shooting and smaller commercial projects. The Pyro 7 supports HDMI and SDI Input/Output and Loopout, allowing users to choose the best connection based on their shooting needs and equipment.

Easy to use, tough, and portable

The lightweight aerospace-grade magnesium-aluminum alloy shell ensures easy portability and physical robustness for demanding, fast-moving video creators. Pyro H and Pyro S feature a vivid color LCD display, on both transmitter and receiver, providing easy-to-read access to the intuitive user interface, and quick setting selection. Pyro 7 is a 7-inch transceiving wireless monitor.

Pricing and Availability
The Pyro S is launching globally on May 22nd, 2024, and is available through local distributors such as B&H Photo, Adorama, as well as at Hollyland's Amazon store. You can also use coupon code: HOLLY-1KINDPHOTO for 8% OFF at Hollyland's website.

Pyro S Wireless Video Transmission System: $699
Pyro S Wireless Video Transmitter: $349
Pyro S Wireless Video Receiver: $349


LIMITED STOCK: 3D Printed Reversible Lens Hood for Canon RF 35mm Macro IS STM


Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS Macro STM Lens Hood

What's the purpose of a lens hood?
In photography, a lens hood or lens shade is a device used on the front end of a lens to block the sun or other light source(s) to prevent glare and lens flare. Lens hoods may also be used to protect the lens from scratches and the elements without having to put on a lens cover.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! LIMITED STOCK!


The Canon RF 35mm f1.8 Macro IS STM (MSRP $499.00) should be in every photographers camera bag who owns a Canon EOS R, RP, R5, R6/Mark II, R3, R7, R8, R10, R50, R100 and any other new/future R-series camera. The image quality is great, lots of great reviews and the price is affordable without breaking the bank but it doesn't come with a lens hood.


Canon offers the EW-52 Lens Hood (MSRP $41.95 - Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | B&H PhotoAdorama | eBay) as seen above. The EW-52 is a screw-on lens hood and is smaller than your typical round/petal lens hood. I'm not a big fan of screw-on lens hood because if there was strong enough impact, it can damage the lens and its so short that it really doesn't offer that much of a protection. Bigger lens hoods that attach simply slip over the lens, offer more protection to the lens and pop off from accidental impacts.

JJC (Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK) is the only 3rd party manufacturer that offers a lens hood for the RF35mm. It uses a gasket and adapter ring to attach the lens hood and the lens hood is the tulip flower petal type; to remove the adapter ring, it requires a tool. Otherwise, they all offer the same EW-52 screw-on style lens hood. This 3D printed lens hood is like the round (cylindrical) bayonet lens hood we are known to seeing on other lenses with some slight improved modifications:
  • OEM Lens Hood : Screw on
  • 3D Printed : The 3D printed lens hood is held in place with friction and easy to attach and remove. It can also be reversed for storage.
  • OEM Lens Hood : Short and lack of protection
  • 3D Printed : With the added length, the interior is flocked to prevent any glare/reflections (easily removable) and there's NO vignetting! Majority of photographers use lens hoods for protection and this 3D printed lens hood offers protection and blocks our flares.
Interior flock material is hand-cut and pre-installed onto lens hood. If you do not want it, you can easily remove it. This 3D printed lens hood has (what we feel is) the perfect snug fit when mounted onto the camera lens. It stays on securely and comes off easily.

 COMPATIBILITY

The lens hood is compatible with the following lens:


Press Release: Hollyland Announces New Line of Video Transmitters: Pyro Series


  

Hollyland Technology Announces a New Line of Video Transmitters: Introducing the Pyro Series
A Perfect Solution for Multi-Person Mobile Wireless Image Transmission and Monitoring

News Highlights
  • Hollyland Pyro H Launch
  • 1 Transmitter to 4 Receivers
  • 1,300ft (400m) Video Transmission
  • 0.06s Low Latency
  • 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual Band
  • HDMI Loopout
  • 4K30 Wirelessly Transmit Capability
  • UVC Streaming

IRVINE, California
 – Hollyland is excited to announce the new arrival of the Pyro series, the latest addition to the catalog of wireless video transmission systems. On April 24, Hollyland launches the first product of this series, the Pyro H.

The Pyro H offers enhanced monitoring stability and collaboration on set. It is perfect for diverse applications, such as film production, commercial filming, live event filming, ENG/EFP applications, and more.

Equipped with More Functions and Capabilities Than Ever Before
With self-developed 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-Band technology, the Pyro H features a stable transmission range of up to 1,300ft (400m). It achieves a minimal transmission latency of 60ms thanks to upgraded chips and optimized video encoding/decoding algorithms. The Pyro H gives more flexibility when extra monitoring needs arise on set.

The Pyro H’s one transmitter can connect with four receivers with stable signals. The crew individuals at different locations will receive and monitor the real-time shooting view wherever they are. You can select the Smooth Mode or HD Mode depending on your specific needs. Smooth Mode is ideal for maintaining stability over long distances, while HD Mode prioritizes high-definition image quality.

The Pyro H provides better wireless transmission stability, as well as a more user-friendly experience. When it powers up, it automatically chooses a high-quality frequency channel, and users can activate the smart channel scan function to receive real-time feedback on the frequency status.

Unparalleled Convenience and Enhanced User Experience
The Pyro H isn't just built for performance; it's also crafted for ease of use. The transmitter has an HDMI input and a loopout port that allow it to send signals to multiple receivers simultaneously while also facilitating real-time on-set monitoring. The Pyro H also offers a range of power options, such as USB-C power supply, standard DC power, or an NP-F battery.

The Pyro H has advanced preset grouping and pairing features to help users set it up easily and quickly. This saves valuable time on set by eliminating the need for frequent manual configuration of transmitters and receivers.

Moreover, the UVC streaming function makes it connect directly with computers and other devices without the need for capture cards or complicated software installations. This plug-and-play capability is especially beneficial for users involved in live streaming or video conferencing who need fast and reliable setup options.

Superior Video Transmission Quality
The Pyro H has the ability to wirelessly transmit high-resolution video in various formats, including 4K at 25, 24, and 30 frames per second, as well as Full HD 1080p at 50, 59.94, and 60 frames per second. With its capability to handle 4K, the Pyro H provides footage with exceptional clarity, detail, and realism.

Availability and Pricing
The Pyro H is priced at $479 in North America.
Pyro H on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Qe5lUg
Pyro H on B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3WcZ92U
Pyro H on Adorama: https://adorama.rfvk.net/m5dB0e
For more information, please visit Hollyland’s official website: store.hollyland.com


Complete 3rd Party Adapter List: Canon EF to EOS R (RF) Lens Mount Adapter Mirrorless Cameras


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 LATEST UPDATE: 
 - 2/26/24: Added Meike MK-EFTR-AL Locking Mount and Meike 0.71x Speed Booster 
 - 2/29/24: Added Meike MK-EFTR-CL Drop-In Filter Locking Mount 
 - 3/12/24: Added Meike MK-EFTR-071X-C 0.71x Speed Booster Video 


With the release of Canon's R-series full-frame mirrorless cameras, the EF-RF lens mount adapters extend the range of compatible lenses designed for attaching any EF or EF-S-mount lens to the EOS R-Series mirrorless digital camera. Canon offers four different version of the adapters:

At the time of this post, these adapters are either hard to find, have a long back-order whether it be from Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon UKB&H PhotoAdorama, Canon's online store or even price gouged on eBay.

However, if you are in need of an EF/S-RF lens mount adapter immediately for a project or vacation, there are other alternatives from 3rd party manufacturers. We've compiled a list of brands and where you can purchase them. The adapters retains full auto-focus and image stabilization capabilities and contains no optical components, thereby maintaining the original optical quality of the mounted lens. The only difference between OEM and 3rd party is the material quality and added lens/tripod collar (if applicable). They don't break the bank like the Canon or the price gouging from 2nd hand markets but it will hold you over until you're able to find a Canon version or if you feel the need to get OEM.

You never know...you may end up liking the aftermarket ones and saving some money.

We’re continuously working to improve this list by adding new adapters and removing the ones that are no longer in production. Please if you find any new or missing adapters that will need to be on the list. Price may vary from listed pricing. All pricing is listed in USD.



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