This Spray Foam Technique Might Be a Nifty Way to Protect Your Gear
While there are plenty of uses for expanding spray foam, one clever TikTok user has shared a nifty way to use it to safely package gear and equipment for storage or transport.
Canon: Orders for the EOS R5 and R6 ‘Exceed Expectations,’ Expect Delays
Canon Japan has just issued a statement that many of us probably saw coming: pre-orders for the new Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6—as well as some accessories—have "exceeded expectations," and prospective owners should expect delays in shipping.
FedEx Guy Throws $1,500 Canon Lens Instead of Walking 10 Feet
A FedEx delivery guy was caught on camera this week throwing a package containing a $1,500 Canon camera lens to a front door instead of walking a few extra steps to put it down gently. The whole thing can be seen in the 3-minute video above.
This Photographer’s eBay Order Took a Comical Route Around the World
Photographer Gary Gruber recently purchased a Hasselblad lens accessory on eBay. As he waited for the order to travel from South Africa to his home in the United States, Gruber was baffled by the route DHL sent it on.
My Nightmare with USPS Insurance in Shipping a Camera Lens
Photography is amazing, but it does require gear. I recently moved from Canon to Sony, so I had to offload a camera body, lenses, flashes, and triggers. I purchased out-of-pocket insurance on all of my gear packages just to have some peace-of-mind.
Amazon is Bringing One-Day Shipping to Prime Members
Retailers are already having problems competing against Amazon's free two-day shipping for its Prime members, but now the retail juggernaut is planning to cut that standard shipping time in half. That's right: Amazon is planning to offer free default one-day shipping as a Prime perk.
Kodak Ektachrome is Now Shipping
After nearly two years of building up anticipation, Kodak Alaris has just announced that it has started shipping Kodak Professional Ektachrome E100 film worldwide. If you've been dying to get your hands on the film stock again, you'll be able to very soon.
B&H is Shipping an Extra $3,200 Sony a7R III to Customers by Accident
When I picked up my new $3,200 Sony a7R III camera from B&H Photo at UPS on Monday morning, I was surprised at how it was packed, because it was a box inside a box. This never happens, so imagine my surprise when I opened this rather large second box to find two cameras inside.
Photographer: Royal Mail Destroyed My Lens and Refused to Pay Up
A photographer in the UK is accusing the Royal Mail of smashing his camera lens "to smithereens" on its journey to an eBay buyer and then refusing to provide reimbursement. The zoom lens wasn't just damaged from rough handling: it somehow got turned into a pancake lens.
Why I’ll Never Use FedEx Again to Ship My Camera Gear
My name is Marc Weisberg, and I'm a luxury home photographer based in Southern California. This is an article about why I'll never use FedEx again to ship my camera gear to a workshop, as well as what you need to know before ever shipping camera gear. It's the story of how FedEx utterly screwed up my delivery and cost me over $1,000 to get new gear and re-printing of all my workshop materials.
Lens Rentals Canada Suspends Service Due to Possible Theft While in Possession of Canada Post
Well, this is awkward. From the looks of it, Lens Rentals Canada is suspending services due to the theft of their equipment while in transit.
Ricoh Images Japan Reveals Ship Date for Pentax 645Z
When the medium-format Pentax 645Z was announced, we were given a price point of $8,500 and a release date of "June 2014." Of course, there are 30 days in June, so if you've pre-ordered yours and you'd like a more specific date to anticipate, you'll be happy to note that Ricoh Imaging Japan has provided one.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Series Lens for Nikon Mount is Finally Shipping
Nikon users with a thing for exceptional third party lenses rejoice, because pre-orders for the super-sharp Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens are finally shipping.
Pricing and Availability Info for Samsung’s NX30 and Galaxy Camera 2 Revealed
When the Samsung NX30 and Galaxy Camera 2 rang in the New Year as some of the first major announcements of 2014, Samsung declined to reveal detailed pricing or availability info for either shooter. Today, that changes, and one of the cameras is already ready to ship.
USPS To Stop Shipping Electronics with Li-Ion Batteries Internationally
If you live in the US and are used to selling cameras to overseas customers — or if you …
Adobe CS6 Released Today, Creative Cloud Coming May 11th
The big news spreading across the internet is that Adobe CS6 officially released today. The announcement, which confirms previous …