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Deal: Nikon D7100 Kit Instant Rebates Now Live

The new Nikon D7100 instant rebates are now live at B&H Photo. For the additional savings, click on the Buy Together & Save link:

$100 savings for the D7100 + 18-105mm kit
Additional $200 savings on the Nikkor 70-300mm lens
Additional $150 savings on the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm lens
Additional $100 savings on the the Nikkor 55-200mm lens
Additional $50 savings on the Nikon SB-910 flash
Additional $30 savings on the Nikon SB-700 flash

The free shipping and 2% reward offers are also valid. In addition, Nikon still has the up to $350 off Nikkor lenses offer and the Nikon DSLR bundle savings. All of those rebate programs are set to expire on March 30.

Spider Holster Announces Spider Monkey Accessory Holder

Spider Holster camera holsters have become really popular among event and wedding photographers because they free up their hands and keeps straps from encumbering movement. Their latest offering unveiled at WPPI Las Vegas is the Spider Monkey, which will hold your accessories like a speedlight in the same handy fashion.

Spider Monkey is a compact yet durable holster clip that easily attaches to any belt or camera bag loop allowing photographers to hang their most-used equipment for quick-draw accessibility. Combined with a series of purpose-built Spider Monkey attachments, the new line offers photographers a new level of workflow flexibility.

The scalable Spider Monkey accessory system eliminates the need for photographers to carry an added shoulder bag by hanging their most oft-used tools right on their belt. The Spider Monkey Base clip and tab are built for long-term use, with the ability to securely hold camera accessories weighing about one pound including flashes, light meters and battery packs. The Spider Monkey Tab attaches to the accessory with a robust adhesive tab (which removes cleanly after use) and an additional Velcro attachment band for ultimate security. The Spider Monkey’s built-in lock enables the user to ensure the accessory is securely hung and ready for quick-draw retrieval, all with one hand.

Source: Fstoppers

Review: BRNO baLens Custom White Balance Lens Cap

Overview : Superior White Balance System for digital and video cameras. The baLens is a very high quality snap-on lens cap that accepts a neutral or a warm dome to read the color temperature of the light actually illuminating the subject or scene. When using the camera’s custom white balance setting with the baLens snap cap the photographer can quickly and easily tell the camera what the actual color temperature is for the most accurate in-camera color correction. No longer do you have to read a white or gray card placed in the scene to get the most accurate color. No longer will reflective surfaces confuse the white balance – the baLens works by reading the light falling on the subject – not bouncing off the subject!

The baLens also functions as a dependable lens cap, especially when using a lens hood. It snaps on easily and tightly! So it is already on your lens and ready to be used at any time. The baLens is available in 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72 and 77mm sizes.

NOTE: BRNO baLens is patented.

Features :

Doubles as an excellent lens cap, even when using a lens hood
Spend less time editing images
Simple to use
Available in 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72 and 77mm sizes
High Quality Snap Cap with interchangeable domes
Neutral and warm domes included
Always ready for use

Review: SpiderPro Single Camera System Holster

Overview : The SpiderPro Single Camera System (SCS) is designed to carry 1 full size DSLR with lenses attached. The SpiderPro is a substantial all-metal construction designed for the sport, action, event and wedding pro-shooter that needs to have a quick-draw, comfortable no straps and no-nonsense camera carrying tool to get the job done with extreme comfort. Two-position metal lock ensures security and freedom of movement/quickdraw action when needed.

The SpiderPro base comes "bolted" to a sturdy but light-weight and ergonomic PP belt that will support any pro cam/lens/flash combo with ease and security.

Features :

Attach any small to mid-size QR tripod plate to it and move from Tripod use to Spider use fast (no need to remove the QR plate)
The SpiderPro plate allows for the user to shoot comfortably with a pro flash attached (camera is upside down, lens pointing back and flash hangs down) so your camera/flash is by your side ready in a moment's notice. This position also protects the flash as you move about (the flash is not pointing sideways hanging out of the body, but "under" the camera)
Allows for Quick attachment of any third party neck/shoulder straps to be used--either as a strap or tether. Many use their R-strap as BOTH tether/strap when they want to
The SpiderPro plate, when installed correctly will situate the camera body so that the camera will NOT slide/come off the holster easily when bumped from under even when the Spider lock is on the "open" position
Allows for a D-ring attachment for wrist straps (as most will no longer use traditional straps)

Satechi Smart Trigger – iOS Wireless Timer Remote for DSLR

Satechi has introduced a wireless Remote for DSLR Cameras. The Smart Trigger is a fully functional wireless timer remote designed to be controlled from your iPhone or iPad. Use the Smart Trigger app to control your DSLR camera with three unique shooting modes.

Regular Shot
This mode allows your smart phone to act as a wireless shutter. Touch the shutter control button to capture a picture – perfect for including the photographer in group shots!

Manual Shot
Manual Shot allows you to take long exposures while in bulb mode. This mode includes a switch that will lock the shutter open; use Manual Shot for photographic techniques like star trails and light painting.

Timed Shot
Timed Shot mode turns your iPhone or iPad into an intervalometer. Fine-tune your timer settings and use this mode to perform advanced photography techniques like time-lapses.

The Satechi Smart Trigger can be found via Amazon.