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Friday, October 21, 2011

Biggest improvement to the AlettA Stabilizer Generation II, available for all DSLRs from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, Leica, and others. ***Pentax e-books 25% off through October 31st. ***






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Hi Photographer friends.

The number one suggestion I received from users of the AlettA Stabilizers Generation I, is the need for longer and easier to access extension legs.  With the goal of upgrading Stabilizers Generation I as well, I designed additional extension legs mounted on "outriggers". They are sturdier and longer. Instead of adjusting the legs from the undeside, you can adjust the legs' height from the top. In addition, the legs are bigger, (1/4" diameter), and there are no limits to the length you can use, within reason.

The outriggers"can be mounted under the Stabilizer, with the supplied hardware or with the smaller legs supplied with the Generation I Stabilizers. The extension legs also permits the mounting of even bigger lenses.

The AlettA Stabilizer Geeneration II does the following:
(New or upgrades from Generation I.)
It protects your camera from scratches.

It works with any DSLRs or any type of cameras. Three new 1/4" wide by 3" long slots, stratigically spaced, allows for the mounting of any camera with a standard 1/4" ripod mount. It will work with your current camera and your future camera purchases.

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t protects the attached lens or lens' hood from damages when resting on a table or other surface.

It incorporates a spirit bubble level, slightly offset for better reading, assuring horizontal level.

It includes a 1/4" threaded hole to install the whole camera system on a tripod for studio work.





It allows the use of Arca-Swiss or other brand of Quick Release.
It uses a genuine non-slip "egrips" on the top surface to prevent camera shifting.

It is made with aircraft aluminum, CNC machined for durability and quality.

It is powder coated with a durable black semi-gloss finish, matching the look and durability of your camera finish.

It has (3) sets of interchangeable and adjustable legs, allowing up to nearly 1-1/2" elevation differences.

It offers optional sturdier and longer extension legs, offering even more stability and flexibility.
It allows you to take pictures at very slow shutter speeds.

It makes telephoto handheld picture taking sturdier by providing a support point for the left hand

It allows low-to-the-ground picture taking.

With Generation II, the weight of the AlettA Stabilizer has been reduced from 12 ounces down to 9 ounces.
It conforms to almost any surface, levels up to perfect horizontal position, and permits shake-free and blur free images.

Additional uses reported by  users:

"I was at a restaurant and my camera was on the table with the stabilizer. My wife spilled her drink. It got everybody wet, except for the camera. The Tequila flowed under the camera." The Tequila flood was avoided with the Stabilizer island.

"Taking street photography, the camera can we held up against a wall for low light photography. I also set the camera on a table at an outside Coffee shop and took several candid shots of people walking by. I got some great shots."

I took pictures of flowers and wanted an ultra-low perspective. By setting the camera on the ground with the stabilizer my image came out perfectly, as I imagined...but without having to put my face in the dirt.


Downside:

Be prepared to answer questions from other photographers everywhere you go. They are intrigued by the Stabilizer.

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As a precursor to my upcoming e-book for the Pentax Q system, and in appreciation of your encouragement, I am giving a 25% discount on all e-books purchased between now and October 31, 2011. All you have to do is to enter this coupon code at purchase time.


IKT0A0H058HD
You can actually cut and paste the code to your order.

You can order the e-books here:
http://www.alettaphoto.com/categories/e%252dbooks/

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Adapter for Portrait Photography... AlettA Stabilizers Generation II, available for all DSLRs from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olynpus, Leica, and others. ***Pentax e-books 25% off through October 31st. ***


Hi Photographer friends.

New with the AlettA Stabilizer Generation II , the portrait photography adapter can make a difference in your composition.

The L bracket is attached to the Stabilizer via the D-screw, same D-screw used whenyour DSLR is mounted in Landscape mode.

Note that for stability, The L-bracket is secured with the D-screw(left) and a set screw (right). E-grip non-slip material is glued to the vertical portion of the L-bracket so the DSLR stay in position when attached. Arca-Swiss compatible and other quick release systems can be used with the AlettA Stabilizers.

Here is a view with a large DSLR attached, including the battery grip.

Another angle. DSLRs with large telephoto lenses can also be stabilized. this way.

It works with all DSLRs.

As a precursor to my upcoming e-book for the Pentax Q system, and in appreciation of your encouragement, I am giving a 25% discount on all e-books purchased between now and October 31, 2011. All you have to do is to enter this coupon code at purchase time.





IKT0A0H058HD

You can actually cut and paste the code to your order.

You can order the e-books here:
http://www.alettaphoto.com/categories/e%252dbooks/


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

More on AlettA Stabilizers Generation II, available for all DSLRs from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olynpus, Leica, and others. ***Pentax e-books 25% off through October 31st. ***


Hi Pentaxian friends.

Here's more pictures of the upcoming AlettA Stabilizer Generation II:

Shown abovw are three typical setups for the new AlettA Stabilizers Generation II. Light Duty with DSLR in Landscape mode,   Ligh Duty with DSLR in Portrait mode, and Heavy Duty with extended legs. I will cover each application in the next few days, and show how versatile the Stabilizers are.
  
The new AlettA Stabilizer Generation II has three slots for mounting any DSLR. Note that the deburring around the slots took more than three ounces off the total weight...from 12 ounces down to 9 ounces. Note the 1/4" female threaded hole in the center, allowing the stabilizer to be mounted on a tripod when necessary, all without removing it from your camera.

This is a view of the DSLR mounted on the light duty Stabilizer Generation II. The legs are interchangeable and permits up to 1 1/2" elevation changes front to back and side to side.



View of a DSLR mounted on the stabilizer Generation II. Note the difference in legs extension. The Stabilizer is small, portable, and can stay attached to the bottom of your camera, even when stored inside your camera bag. It sure beats hauling a tripod everywhere you go.

Check here tomorrow for more.



As a precursor to my upcoming e-book for the Pentax Q system, and in appreciation of your encouragement, I am giving a 25% discount on all e-books purchased between now and October 31, 2011. All you have to do is to enter this coupon code at purchase time.

IKT0A0H058HD

You can actually cut and paste the code to your order.

You can order the e-books here:
http://www.alettaphoto.com/categories/e%252dbooks/

Saturday, June 26, 2010

The Pentax world has been relatively quiet this past year. So shame on me for thinking, that in my future, I might purchase some third party equipment, to complement my Pentax arsenal.


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Hi Pentaxian friends.

The Pentax world has been relatively quiet this past year. Yes, the Pentax Medium Format 645D was introduced in Japan and is making it's way to the United States and Europe, but that's not a DSLR that most of us will be able to purchase. I wish I could, but $10K for the camera, plus several indispensable lenses and other peripheral equipment would mean an outfit costing somewhere between $15K to $20K. You can certainly purchase a nice car for that amount of money. Moreover, big files means that your computing power may become inadequate. That's another $2K to $5K. The "Beautiful" people of the world will be able to enjoy such a technical marvel, but the rest of us will still be shooting with APS-C or Full Frame DSLRs for a while.



The last two DSLRs that Pentax introduced were the K-7 in May of 2009 and the K-x in October of 2009. These two cameras have been the most successful DSLRs from Pentax thus far, especially the entry-level K-x which we saw being offered in a multitude of colors and packages. The K-x held the No.1 spot for several Months and the image quality was the best for cameras in its price range.

Many Point-and-shoot or compact* cameras (*to use Pentax's terms) have been released in the past twelve Months with the Optio W90 leading the pack. I actually purchased the Optio W90 and can attest that it is a great compact camera that you can bring with you anywhere you go, even under water.



Like most of other Pentaxians, I am awaiting to see what will be next for Pentax. The rumors are that, since the biggest camera event in the world, the German "Photokina World of Imaging" is taking place in September of this year, 2010, most new releases will likely coincide with this event, and that from all manufacturers. Then again, maybe not. Canon did introduce the EOS T2i just a little while back and the rumors are that Nikon will be introducing the replacement of the D90.

If you follow my blog, you might remember that some of my equipment was stolen earlier this year, on my way to the PMA show in Anaheim, CA. My most precious lenses are gone and I haven't been able to replace them so far. Yes, I should have insured my equipment, but that sort of bad luck only happens to other people...right!

I still have my K-7 and K-x and some good lenses, but my setup is quite diminished. In the past, I always had three bodies and lenses to cover from extreme wide-angle to long telephoto. I am at a crossroad now as to what will I get in the future to expand and re-equip myself with the best technology I can afford. I have been a Pentax user for many decades and always liked their approach to photography and their products, and still do. However, I am uncertain as to what I will do in the future. I will always purchase the flagship Pentax DSLR whenever a new one is introduced...but, let me explain another point-of-view to this.

I usually have three bodies and an assortment of lenses to cover just about any angle of view. What I don't always have is some of the attributes and technologies other camera makers may have on their models. If you are a Pentax fan, you might remember when Ned Bunnell, President of Pentax America, purchased a Leica camera and posted that on his blogsite. He was highly criticized for that, but he had a real tangible point. Pentax didn't manufacture a similar small, portable and high image quality he wanted.

Well, this is where I am. Pentax is certainly the most economical system and the biggest bang for the buck. Pentax is compatible with millions of lenses dating back 25 years plus. Pentax DSLRs and lenses are sufficient for more that 90% of the shooting situations. Pentax has the best pancake prime lenses. But what about very low light photography, or very high ISO requirements, or quickest auto-focus, or fast mega-zooms or telephotos? What about a competing camera to the  D3x or the EOS 1D Mark IV? I personally would never consider Sony or any of the 4/3 cameras.

So shame on me for thinking, that in my future, I might purchase some other non-Pentax equipment, to complement my Pentax arsenal. After all, I am in the pursuit of imaging perfection, although never attainable. Maybe instead of having three Pentax bodies, I might get three different branded bodies with accompanying lenses that will take advantage of each particular DSLR attributes. I might be able to cover 98% of the shooting situations then.

No, no, don't count me out of the Pentax world. I'm just thinking out loud on my blog site. Are you with me? When you are a Pentaxian, you are a Pentaxian forever.

Thank you for reading,

Yvon Bourque