The last few months in the photography and video world have been very exciting. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite releases and the news that we’re most interesting in! Check it all out below.

First off Sony released the new RX100 VI. This little compact camera got an all new zoom lens from 24-200mm. Check out the specs below.

Adorama Inspire Series

Adorama, a purveyor of photo and video gear and a trusted online resource for image making tips and tricks (check out the ALC and AdoramaTV!) is bringing Adorama INSPIRE to New York City June 25th through July 1st. The brand new, weeklong event is already jam-packed with “designed-to-share” experiences for visual storytellers. A confluence of education, artistic expression and discussion, Adorama INSPIRE will feature some of the creative community’s most heralded innovators, influencers and game-changers including Chris Burkard, Prince McClinton, Tamara Lackey, Mark Wallace, Gavin Hoey, Tracie Maglosky and many more.

“Blending the educational benefits of a conference with the community engagement of a festival, Adorama INSPIRE offers the best of both worlds, giving artists a platform in which they can learn new techniques, share their experiences, and connect with the community,” states Lev Peker, Chief Marketing Officer, Adorama. “The incredible program lineup features extraordinary talent, comprehensive workshops and exciting events, culminating in an expo where attendees can interact with industry-leading brands like Canon, DJI, Intel, Nikon and Sony. The event will explore all genres of still and motion storytelling, engaging all skill levels and styles.”
Featured workshops include:
Fine Tune Your Craft 
Spearheaded by some of the industry’s most influential artists and storytellers, Adorama INSPIRE attendees will have more than 30 technique-focused workshops to choose from. Designed for all skill levels, topics include aerial photo and video, studio lighting, astrophotography, portrait photography, travel and wedding photography, video production, livestreaming, social video, and much more. “No matter your niche, from fashion photography to vlogging, audio mixing to pro lighting, there is a place for you at INSPIRE. Everyday we will have a variety of workshops and panels led by engaging and knowledgeable speakers and moderators available to all attendees,” comments Danielle Lawler, senior manager, partnerships & events at Adorama.

Langly Field Jacket Kickstarter

Langly, purveyor of beautiful camera bags, accessories, and apparel, has released a Kickstarter of their new Field Jacket. I’m looking forward to rocking this jacket in the stormy weather next Winter.

Check out the Kickstarter at the LINK HERE.

Sony RX100 Mark VI

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Digital Camera with 24-200mm F2.8 – F4.5 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Zoom Lens  – $1198

Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip Shooting Grip and Tripod for Compact Cameras – $98

    • ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24–200 mmF2.8–4.5 high-resolution zoom lens.
    • Approx. 20.1 effective megapixel 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor with DRAM chip.
    • BIONZ X™ image processing engine for superior detail reproduction and noise reduction.
    • 0.03 secAF response with 315 focal-plane phase-detection AF points.
    • Up to 24fps continuous shooting with AF/AE for up to 233shots
      SENSOR TYPE
      1.0″-type (0.52″ x 0.35″) Exmor RS® CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
      NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)
      Approx. 20.1 Megapixels
      ISO SENSITIVITY (STILL IMAGE)(RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE INDEX)
      Auto (ISO125–12800, selectable with upper/lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO80/100), Multi-Frame NR: Auto (ISO125–12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600.

2 New Canon Lenses

Canon also revamped two of their 70-200mm lenses. The only question is, are they revamped enough to warrant the hike in price? Personally I think that the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III is well priced compared ot the competition. Check them out at the links below.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM – $1,299.00

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM – $2,099.00

ACCESSORIES:
LENS HOOD ET-78B – $55.00
TRIPOD MOUNT RING AII(WII) – $210.00