Friday, October 11, 2013

October 2013 Newsletter


   

 

Dear Photographer,

   This month is Photographic Gear’s 11th Birthday and to celebrate we would like to invite you to take advantage of our special Birthday Promotion, which comes gift wrapped with the opportunity for you to have exclusive access to a professional photographic studio. For more details, please see below.

We would like to invite you to our showroom to see the latest selection of new and pre-owned studio and flash equipment on display. We supply some of the more popular quality brands at favourable prices, and can also assist in sourcing those more difficult to find items, so please do not hesitate to contact us if what you are looking for does not reflect on the enclosed list.


NEW EQUIPMENT

Profoto introduces light-shaping for Speedlights


 

Speedlights are great for many reasons, but being able to create a soft and "shape-able" light, is not one of them. Profoto now offers a simple solution to this problem: a Speedring that makes the Profoto RFi softboxes compatible with Speedlights of any brand.

The Speedring sells for R1590 and if you don't already have Profoto soft boxes, we can supply these too. To view the Profoto RFi Speedring in action please click
here


Studio Lights

We believe we have the largest range of flash equipment in the country, from prestigious brands to good-value, proven-quality, lights. To whet your appetite, here are just a few of the options we have available:
  • A 2x 200w kit including stands, two umbrellas, a sync cable and a neat aluminium case. R3900 whist stocks last.
  • A 3x 200w kit including stands, two soft boxes, an umbrella, a sync cable and an aluminium case. Please phone for the latest price.
  • A 3x 300w kit, including stands, a soft box, an umbrella, one honeycomb with holder, a set of barn-doors, coloured filters, a radio trigger and including a sturdy case with wheels, all for R7800.
  • A 2x 300w fan-cooled kit, including stands, 2 standard reflectors, 2 umbrellas and an aluminium case, priced at R7500.
  • A compact, sleek-design Photoflex branded, 2x 300w (fan-cooled) kit including standard reflectors, stands, umbrellas and a carry case on casters (an ideal travel kit) is now available at only R11700.
  • An ultra-compact 400w battery pack with 2x heads, 2x batteries, charger, radio transmitter and a carry case is a very convenient option for location work.
  • A super well priced 300w battery pack including one head, charger and an aluminium case – R4285.
  • Profoto flash equipment. Please tell us what your flash needs are and allow us to submit a quotation for this classy and comprehensive flash system.
  • As an alternative, we have various tungsten or fluorescent lighting solutions for those photographers who prefer to work with continuous light.


PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT

For a list of pre-owned equipment we currently have in stock please see below.


Hasselblad
                                 
Hasselblad HC 120 f4 Macro Lens
R 19 500
Hasselblad HC 150 f3.2 Lens
R 17 000
Hasselblad HV90X Viewfinder
R 7 950
Tele-Tessar 500 f8 Lens + Case
R 8 500
Hasselblad Single Rail Bellows System
R 690
A 12 Film Magazine
R 600
A16 (645) Film Magazine (serviced)
R 950
A24 Magazine
P.O.A.
Extension Tube 55
R 550
Extension Tube 21
R 400
Extension Tube 10
R 350
Hasselblad Blue Filter Series 50
 R 150
Focusing Screen
R 190
Focusing Screen
R 280
Hasselblad Quick Release (for tripod)
R 190
Winding Lever
R 150
Prism Finder Cap
R 30

Carl Zeiss
 
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 50 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 10 900
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 100 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 15 950

Mamiya
 
Mamiya RB67 Pro S Kit incl, 65 f4.5, 90 f3.8 & 250 f4.5 Lenses, Meter Prism, 2 Film Magazines, 77mm Polarising Filter, Double Cable Release & Aluminium Case
R 4 500
Mamiya Fisheye 37mm f4.5 Lens for RB
R 3 900
Lensbaby 3G Selective Focus Lens (for 645)
P.O.A.
Mamiya Sekor C 105-210mm f4.5 ULD C (645 Pro) (as new)
R 2 500
Mamiya Extension Tubes No. 1 (for RB)
 R 500
Mamiya Rokunar 2x Auto Tele-Converter (645 Pro)
P.O.A.
Auto Bellows (645 Pro)
P.O.A.
Cokin P Holder, 77mm Ring, P120 & P121S ND Grads & P152 & P153 ND Filters
R 1 200
35 mm Film Holder for 645 Pro Camera, w/ Panoramic Adapter
P.O.A.
Mamiya 645 Body Cap
R 40

Polaroid
 
Polaroid Land 110B (4x5”) Camera & Rodenstock Ysarex 127 f4.7 Lens
R 4 900
Polaroid Close-Up Filter Set 1, 2 & 3
P.O.A.
Polaroid 545 (Single Sheet) Magazine
R 550

Bronica
                       
Zenzanon-E PCS (shift) Schneider Super-Angulon 55 f4.5 Lens + Case
P.O.A.
Bronica E42 Extension Tube
R 290
Waist-Level Finder
P.O.A.

Pentax
 
Pentax 645 N II Kit including 75 f2.8, 45 f2.8 & 150 f3.5 Lenses
R 9 500
Pentax K 1000 Camera & Pentax 50 f2 Lens
R 890
Pentax P30 T Camera & Pentax-A 28-80 f3.5 4.5 Lens
R 590
Pentax 16-50 f2.8 ED AL SDM Lens
R 7 500
Sigma 24-70 f3.5-5.6 Asph HF
R 790
Sigma 28-70 f3.5-4.5 IA Auto Zoom AF (as new)
R 490
Sigma 28-80 f3.5-5.6 Macro AF (as new)
R 750
Sigma 28-105 f3.8-5.6 UC-III
R 850
Sigma 28-135 f3.8-5.6 Macro Asph. IF AF
R 890
Sigma 28-200 f3.5-5.6 Macro Asph. IF AF (as new)
R 850
Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 DG Macro SLD for Pentax AF (as new)
R 950
Vivitar 70-210 f4.5-5.6 MC Macro (manual focus)
R 350
Taikor 2x Tele-Converter screw mount
R 90
Marumi 49mm +1, +2 & +3 Magnifying Filters
R 150
SMC Pentax – F.A. (645) 200mm f4 I.F. incl. Lens Hood
R 1 500
Pentax 645 Film Pre-Loads 120 & 220 (various available)
Each R 280
Rear Converter T6 – 2X Converter (6X7)
R 450
Pentax SMC 300mm f4 Lens w/ Filter (6x7)
P.O.A.
Pentax (67) Auto Bellows w/ Lens Reversing Ring & Double Cable Release
R 2 950
Sigma EX 2x APO AF Tele-Converter
R 650
Auto Teleplus Converter with Case (PK)
R 150
Pentax AF540 FTZ Flash
R 3 500
Pentax Spotmeter V
R 650
Pentax (67) 67mm Filter Adapter
R 90
Pentax 67 Rear Lens Cap
R 40
Pentax 645 Rear Lens Cap
R 30

Canon
 
Canon T90 Camera & Canon 28-85 F4 Macro Lens
R 950
Canon T90 Camera 50 f1.8 CFD Lens & Remote Switch 60T3
R 590
Canon EF-S 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM Lens
R 3 200
Sigma 28-70 f2.8 AF Lens (not compatible with digital)
R 1 200
Canon 70-210 f4 CFD Lens
R 300
Sigma 100-200 f4.5 CFD w/ Case
R 290
Canon 400 f4.5 CFD S.S.C. Lens
R 1 300
Sirius 500mm f8.8 Reflex Lens CFD
R 350
Canon Wireless Controller WL-D89
R 190
Canon Wireless Controller LC2 (2 channels)
R 650
Canon 10m Remote Switch 60T3
R 120
Focussing Screen for Canon F1
R 30
Canon Wide Converter WC-DC52 .7x (for compact cameras)
R 150
Hahnel Camera Grip for Canon 450D/500D/1000D with Remote Control (new)
R 950
HL-2LH 7.4V 740mAh Lithium Ion Battery for Canon
R 90
Link Aten Tethering Cable for Canon Cameras
P.O.A.
Rubber Eye Cup
P.O.A.

Meters
 
Pentax Spotmeter V
R 650

Metz
 
Metz 60 CT-1 “Hammer-Head” Flash, with Battery Pack, Charger, Cables, including a Telephoto Attachment
R 1 600

Contax
 
Vivitar 2X Extender for Yashica / Contax (as new)
R 120

Minolta / Sony
 
Sigma 28 f2.8 MMD
R 290
Sigma Zoom Set 24-70 f3.5-5.6 & 100-300 f4.5-6.7 (2 lenses)
R 1 400
Sigma Zoom Set 28-80 f3.5-5.6 Macro & 100-300 f4.5-6.7 (2 lenses)
R 1 400
Sigma 28-70 f3.5-4.5 Power Zoom (as new)
R 690
Sigma 28-105 f3.8-5.6 UC-III Asph. IF
R 850
Sigma 28-200 f3.5-5.6 Asph. AFD (as new)
R 850
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UCII AF (as new)
R 790
Kalimar 80-200 f4.5-f5.6 Auto MC Zoom MMD (in its box)
R 190
Minolta 50 f2 Lens MMD
R 250
Tamron Adaptall-2 Adapter for MMD
R 80
Sigma EX APO Tele-Converter 2x AF
R 650
Auto Plus 2x Converter for MMD           
R 90
Minolta Remote Cord RC-1000S
R 150
Sigma EF 430ST Flash (for off-camera use)
R 350
Sigma EF500ST Flash (50GN) for off-camera use
R 450

Nikon
 
Nikon F100 Camera including MB-15 Battery Grip
R 1 750
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 50 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 10 900
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 100 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 15 950
Nikonos V Camera, 28mm f3.5 + Viewfinder, 35mm f2.5, 80mm f4 + Viewfinder, & Nikonos SB 102 Flash + Brackets, Cables & Bag (as new)
P.O.A.
Sigma 24-70 f3.5-5.6 Asph. HF AFD
R 850
AF-Nikkor 24-120 f3.5-5.6 D Lens
R 3 300
Sigma 28-105 f3.8-5.6 Asph. (as new)
R 850
Sigma 28-200 f3.5-5.6 Macro AFD (as new)
R 850
Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 Macro AFD (as new)
R 950
AF Nikkor 35-135 f3.5-4.5 (w/ Macro at 35mm)
R 990
Sigma 35-135 f4-5.6 UC MF (as new)
R 690
Sigma 55-200 f4-5.6 DC AFD (as new)
R 790
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UCII AFD (as new)
R 790
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UC MF (as new)
R 650
Skylite 70-210 f4.5 including Filter (NAI)
R 360
AF Nikkor 75-300 f4.5-5.6 Lens
R 1 300
AF Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6 D ED Lens
R 1 000
Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 DG AFD
R 790
Zoom-Nikkor 80-200 f4 NAI
R 750
Sigma 100-300 f4.5-6.7 DL AFD (as new)
R 750
Nikkor AF-S 200-400 F4 VR ED Lens
R 53 000
NPC Polaroid Back for Nikon F4/S Cameras
R 350
Komura Telemore KMC + Case (tele-converter for Nikon manual focus)
R 150
Nikon MC-12A Electronic Cable Release (for Film Cameras)
R 150
Nikon AR-7 Double Cable Release
R 250
Hahnel Camera Grip for D40/D40X with I.R. Remote Control (new)
R 290
Hahnel Camera Grip for D50 (new)
R 290
Hahnel Camera Grip for D300/D700 with Infrapro Remote Control & 12V Charge Lead (new)
R 990
DK-6 Rubber Eye Cup (for F90, F801) (new)
R 35
DK-7 Eyepiece Adapter (for F5, F4, F3, F90X)
R 20
HS-14 Lens Hood
R 50
Nikon Focussing Screen for F4
R 40
Focusing Screen for F801S Camera
R 20

Leica
 
Leica M6 Camera Body
R 11 500
Leica Universal Viewfinder (for 28, 35, 50, 90 & 135mm Lenses)
R 1 500
Schneider PA Curtagon 35mm f4 Shift Lens
R 3 500
Leitz Colorplan 90 f2.5 Lens
P.O.A.
Leitz R Extension Tube Set
R 350

Sigma AF Mount
 
Sigma SA-5 (Multi-Mode, Film) Camera + 35-80 AF Lens
R 500
Sigma SA-5 (multi-Mode, Film) Camera + 28-105 f2.8-4 Asph. Lens (as new)
R 680
Sigma EX 12-24 f4.5-5.6 DG AF HSM (as new)
R 2 900
Sigma EX 15-30 f3.5-4.5 DG Asph. AF (as new)
R 1 200
Sigma EX 17-35 f2.8-4 Asph. Lens AF (as new)
R 1 300
Sigma EX 17-70 f2.8-4.5 Macro (as new)
R 1 400
Sigma 18-50 f3.5-5.6 DC Lens
R 590
Sigma 24 f2.8 AF Lens (as new)
R 450
Sigma EX 20-40 f2.8 DG Asph. (as new)
R 1 500
Sigma 28-80 f3.5-5.6 Macro Asph. HF
R 590
Sigma 28-105 f2.8-4 Aspherical
R 650
Sigma 28-200 f3.8-5.6 UC Asph.
R 650
Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 SLD Asph. IF
R 690
Sigma 55-200 f4-5.6 DC
R 450
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UC II (as new)
R 690
Sigma 100-300 f4.5-6.7 UC
R 790
Sigma EX APO 1.4X Tele-Converter
R 590
Sigma EX APO Tele-Converter 2x
R 590

Tripods, Stands, Scrims & Product Tables
 
Manfrotto 475B Pro Tripod + 410 Geared Head
R 4 900
Feisol Carbon Fiber Ball Head CB-50DC
R 1 200
Manfrotto 083NWLB (heavy-duty wind-up) Stand
R 1 900
Manfrotto Auto Boom Arm 254 & Wall Mount
R 1 900
Aluminium Scrim Frame 1x2m w/ Gold/White & Translucent Reflective Panels & Carry Bag.
R 980
2.5m Studio Stand with Gitzo Head
R 1 950
Manfrotto MBAG100P (Padded Tripod Bag)
R 490
Reflecta KLT800 Tube Connector Clamps
Each R190
Kaiser Table Clamp
R 70

View Camera Equipment
                                       
Nikkor T* ED 600 f9 Lens w/ Copal 3 Shutter, + Rear Lens for T800 & Rear Lens for T1200 (covers 8x10). As New
R 19 000
Phase One Sliding Adapter for Sinar
P.O.A.
Schneider Super-Angulon 65 f5.6 DB Mount + Prontor Shutter
R 1 900
Schneider 135 f5.6 Lens DB Mount
R 1 900
Schneider Symmar-S 240mm f5.6 MC in DB Mount
R 2 500
Sinar Bellows Holder (473.31)
R 90
Sinar Bellows Hood Mask
R 120
Sinar Base Plate
R 800
4x5” Film Holders
Each R 130
Polaroid 545 (Single Sheet) Film Holder
R 390
Polaroid 550 Pack Film Holder
R 450
Kodak Readyload
R 190

Profoto
 
Profoto Pro7 A 2400w (Mains) Power Pack
R 25 700
Profoto Pro7 S 2400w Power Pack
R 19 950
Profoto Pro7 S 1200w Power Pack
R 17 700
Profoto Pro7 B 1200w (Battery) Power Pack
R 18 900
Acute 2 2400 Power Pack
R 21 100
Profoto Compact 300w
R 3 500
Profoto 331511 (600w) Flash Tube (for Compact 600)
R 1 200

Tungsten
 
2x 1000w (Variable Power) Tungsten Kit incl. Stands and Carry Bag (new)
R 4 400

Broncolor / Visatec
 
Bron Mobil (1200w battery pack) Kit incl. Charger, 2x Heads, 2x  Batteries, Snoot w/ Honeycomb, Lamp Ext. Cable, Pulso Adpater, Large Storm Case on Wheels
R 28 000
Bron 1500 RT Power Pack
P.O.A.
Flashtube 3200w for Pulso / Unilite Heads
P.O.A.
Flashtube 4190 1500w
R 500
Visatec Soloflex 100 (100x100 Soft Box) new
R 2 900
Visatec Umbrella Reflector (new)
R 990
Visatec Snoot (new)
R 990
Soloflex 80x80 Soft Box
R 450
Balloon Reflector
R 3 750
Barn Doors
R 290

Elinchrom
 
Elinchrom 202 Power Pack (2000w) incl. one Head and Standard Reflector
R 6 900
Elinchrom Flash Tube 24034
R 400
240v 625w Frosted Modelling Lamp P2/10 R7s-15
P.O.A.

Bowens
 
Bowens Monolite 200E Kit (2 Heads) incl. 2x Standard Reflectors, W/A Reflector, Jumbo Reflector, Snoot, Soft Box 1x1m
R 1 950
Octagonal Soft Box 1.5m for Bowens (as new)
R 1 980

Miscellaneous
 
Cokin P Holder, 77mm Ring, P120 & P121S ND Grads & P152 & P153 ND Filters
R 1 200
Gepe Glass Slide Mounts 6x7 (Antinewton) x 600 Slides
R 990
White Balance / Grey Card 8x10” (pack of 2) (New)
R 150
Sunpak G4500 Hammer-Head Flash w/ Sync Cable
R 600
1.9x2.7m Hand-Painted Canvas Backdrop (Mounted onto Aluminium Tube). Grey/White Centre, Black Towards Edges
R 700
Hand-Painted 4.9x5.9m Canvas Backdrop (no joints) Mounted onto an Aluminium Pipe – Mottled Blue
R 2 950
BP-911/914/915 Battery (2500mHh) x5 for Phase One Backs
All 5 R1 200
Kalimar AFF Flash (18GN) (as new)
R 350
Leitz Prado 66 Medium Format Slide Projector
P.O.A.
Cine-Video Converter (convert cine to videos via this mirror box)
R 350
Lightbox Model Grande 25x15cm w/ AC Adapter
R 250
Hitco Firefly Portable Light Box 20x25cm
R 350
Fotomatic 700 TFZ Auto Flash (zoom + swivel)
R 150
8x10” Easel
R 60
I.R. Vision .42x High Resolution Macro Converter with 52mm Ring
R 350
Omega D2V 4x5” B&W Enlarger + Carriers for 135, 6x6, 6x7 & 4x5”
R 2 500
Reflecta Classic AF-IR Slide Projector (250w)
R 950
Camera Bags (various available – new & used)
Various
Aluminium Camera Case (45x27x26)
R 290
Lumiquest Big Bounce (soft box for hammer flash)
R 170
Jessops .42 Semi Fish-Eye Macro Lens w/ 52mm Ring & Pouch
R 195
Material Backdrops (various types, sizes & colours)
From R 250
Metz 769 Charger
R 95
E&OE.

And now, for our 11th Birthday Promotion, as mentioned above, and for the months of October and November only:

Anyone spending R2000 or more at Photographic Gear, will qualify for 1-hour free studio hire at the spacious and well-equipped Black Dog Studios 
www.blackdogstudios.co.za, located in the same building as our showroom.

If you spend R4000, you qualify for a free 2-hour studio hire, and if you spend R6000 you can have 3-hours free studio hire, etc. So in other words, for every R2000 spent, you get one hour of exclusive studio time – free. Studio bookings are subject to availability of your preferred time slot.

For those wanting to invest in studio lighting before the peak photographic season kicks in, this is the perfect opportunity to experiment with your new equipment in a professional studio environment. So, take advantage of this special Birthday Promotion, and come see us to discuss your lighting needs.

For more information on the range of equipment available, please visit our website
here , and feel free to contact us for the best personal attention and the most expert advice.

Until next time, have a great month. 


Best wishes,

Louis
 


And finally, here is a quote I think all photographers should add to the bottom of their quotation forms (author unknown):



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