GoPro has announced its acquisition of Kolor, maker of the stitching software used for spherical 360-degree videos and panoramas. The video above shows what can be done with both companies joining forces. You get a interactive 360-degree video which was recorded with three GoPro Heros and stitched together with Kolor software. Viewed using Chrome, the video is fully interactive.
Now that there is a software solution in house for GoPro, they can now begin producing rigs and accessories to house multiple cameras. There are third party accessories but it can get pricey or you can make one if you have access to a 3D printer (schematics for 6 GoPros).
After successfully raising money on Kickstarter to launch its LensRacks gear storage system, Vancouver, Canada-based Ansix Designs is back with another innovative product for lens changes and storage.
According to Ansix, not having to fumble with your rear lens cap will allow you to change lenses up to 60% faster. Instead of capping your lens before putting it into your bag, you simply insert your lens into your bag and twist it into its fixed LensPacks mount.
The lens caps are said to fit into any camera bag. If a bag does not have a lining compatible with Velcro, Ansix is offering Velcro fasteners with adhesive backing.
Currently Ansix is offering Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony, and Micro Four Thirds rear caps, but it says it will support additional lens systems in the future. The company is seeking funding through Kickstarter, where it is seeking $12,000 CAD ($9,869 USD).
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An innovative and easy-to-use Velcro lens cap system that allows for quick camera lens changes.
Meet LensPacks, the best accessory for your camera bag. By eliminating the hassle of changing rear lens caps, our patent-pending LensPacks allows you to perform incredibly fast lens changes. Its universal design is compatible with literally any camera bag so that your lenses are ready to be changed at any moment - instantly.
Reduce lens change time by up to 60% and never miss a moment by eliminating the inconvenience of slow, clumsy lens changes
Compact and universal design that would fit into virtually any camera bag, in any orientation you want
How to use?
LensPacks is very easy to use. It's designed with user-friendliness in mind.
Use the Velcro fastener to attach LensPacks at a desired location inside the camera bag.
Insert the lens into LensPacks and turn the lens to secure.
Our friends at outdoor photography bag developer MindShift Gear just alerted me that they have released 13 cases and bundles so that action camera users can find and use their GoPro cameras, attachments, and accessories with ease. The GP Series includes carrying cases for single or multiple cameras and provides easy organization for all the mounts, screws and accessories. And don’t forget, you will receive free shipping on your order.
After a highly successful crowd-funding campaign, the SpiderPro Hand Strap is now available! It comes in four different colors: Black ($65), Cream, Kodiak and Red ($75 each). You can purchase them from Spider Holster, B&H Photo and Adorama.
Be sure to follow us as we'll have a full review of the strap once we get it in our hands.
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In a world of camera hand straps that simply do not work, the SpiderPro Hand Strap is set far above the rest – it's groundbreaking features, functionality and beautiful design mark a paradigm shift in how a hand strap should look, work and function.
The SpiderPro Hand Strap is designed for professional camera bodies and shooting environments, and it’s performance and ergonomics are simply unparalleled.
So why is the SpiderPro Hand Strap so revolutionary?
See the common problems regular hand straps suffer from, and how the SpiderPro Hand Strap solves these problems with ground-breaking features, beautiful design, and great functionality.
Pro Features
Adjustable to any size wrist.
Compatible with extended battery pack/vertical grips.
Puts your hand in a perfect shooting position.
Compatible with any tripod or Spider plate.
Clear access to your memory card slots and battery door.
Overview : The FLM CP30-M4S Carbon Fiber Tripod is especially suited for panorama photography. They can be integrated with an FLM Leveling able center column (available separately). The smallest CP30 has minimum stored dimensions 45cm and the FLM tripod head fits elegantly and perfectly between the tripod legs, without changing the overall stored dimensions. Each FLM Centerpod may also be used without a center column and include a changing thread from 1/4" and 3/8".
The CP30-M4S FLM Centerpod Tripod has 4 tube segments and the uppermost tube is 30mm in diameter. The height when closed is 470mm and the maximum height when fully extended with the center column is 1530mm. The weight is approx. 1.5kg and it has a load capacity of 15kg. CP30-M4S model has a retractable hardened steel tip / foot, for protection when not in use. With a few twists you can change the system from cushioned rubber to steel tip - quick and secure.
