2017 was an exciting year full of new
releases and products that changed the photography industry for the better. When thinking about the past year now behind
us, I decided that instead of talking about the most popular rentals, I’d talk
about some new gear that’s surprisingly under the radar. The first that comes
to mind is the Fujifilm GFX 50MP medium format mirrorless system. The camera
has excellent image quality, good overall functionality, and the lenses are
extremely sharp. Fuji has also expanded the lens line to 6, ranging from 23mm
to 120mm, including a zoom. With this
system’s incredible capabilities, it fits the bill as the most affordable medium
format system on the market. The rental price is under $250 a day for a camera
with a standard lens.
Shot by Claire Rosen on the GFX
The next standout is the Profoto B2
OCF 250 Air Two Head Kit. This unit at first glance seems like it would be low
in power, but with the addition of the TTL Air remotes, you can use high speed
sync and compete with open sun in most cases. In addition, it works with most
of the Profoto light shaping tools giving you a very complete system. The B2
also works in conjunction with the extremely popular B1x Monolight as well as the
workhorse Pro 10 studio pack. With the new delivery of the TTL remote for Fujifilm,
it’s a great add on for the Fujifilm GFX 50S System as well.
Shot by Chris Gampat from the Phoblographer
The last under the radar item is the
Phase One 100MP IQ3 Achromatic Digital Back. This digital back shoots only in Black
and White and delivers unprecedented tonal range and a file size of 578 Mb at
16 bit, excellent for making stunning prints at any scale. The fact that the
sensor only captures in black and white gets you sharper more accurate results.
We support the full collection of Blue Line Schneider lenses, including the two
zooms, making Foto Care one of the only places you can rent the full system.
We hope this inspired you to try
something new in 2018. Using new gear
can often provide a new perspective, which could add something new to your
work. When you step out of your comfort
zone, you’re guaranteed to learn something new!
To contact Rentals, email rental@fotocare.com or call 212-741-2991
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