High ratio ultra telephoto zoom lens covering a standard range focal length to telephoto & incorporating Sigma’s original OS function. This ultra telephoto zoom lens covers a range of focal lengths from 50mm to 500mm ultra telephoto. This lens is equipped with Sigma’s unique OS (Optical Stabiliser) function. This system enables hand held photography for many types of subjects such as motor sports, aeroplanes, close-up & wildlife. Four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction of colour aberration throughout the entire zoom range. Incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet & high speed AF, while allowing full-time manual focus override. The addition of the optional APO TELE CONVERTER produces a 1000mm ultra telephoto zoom lens. Covering a range of focal lengths up to ultra telephoto This lens is ideal for many types of photography such as motor sport, aeroplanes, close-up & wildlife. By rotating the zoom ring, it is possible to change the focal length easily from a standard focal length to an ultra telephoto range. This lens has an equivalent angle of view of a 75-750mm lens * when used on a digital camera with an APS-C size image sensor * The angle of view varies depending on which camera the lens is mounted on. Sigma’s own unique OS technology The lens is equipped with Sigma’s own unique OS (Optical Stabiliser) function. This system offers the use of shutter speeds Approx. 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, making telephoto shooting easy. Mode 1 is ideal for general photography & Mode 2 is designed for panning subjects such as racing cars. For Sony & Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus & ensure there is no subject movement. * For Pentax & Sony mounts, it is not possible to use the AF & the built-in OS function of this lens when attaching it to film SLR cameras as well as Pentax *ist series & K100D. * When using the OS function of a lens with a camera which incorporates a stabilizer unit, please turn the camera’s stabilizer unit off. * For Nikon & Canon mounts, Optical Stabilizer (OS) function will not work with film SLR cameras except Nikon F6 & Canon EOS-1V. Excellent Optical Performance This lens features four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements, providing excellent correction of colour aberration throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare & ghosting & ensures high contrast images. This lens is equipped with a read focus system that minimises fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range Close focusing capability This lens has a maximum magnification of 1:3.1 (at the focal length of 200mm). It enables photographers to get close up to small subjects & eliminate distracting parts of larger subjects. HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) The rear focus mechanism & HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet & high speed AF as well as full time manual focus capability. *AF will not function with Sony & Pentax cameras that do not support HSM. APO Tele-Converter (Optional) The addition of the optical 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 70-700mm F6.3-8.8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 100-1000mm F9-12.6 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively. * The Pentax mount Tele Converter is not compatible with this particular lens. Easy Operation & Handling This lens features a Zoom Lock device to eliminate “zoom creep” when the lens is tilted down. When the lens is set to the 50mm focal length, it is remarkably compact & provides easy handling. A removable tripod socket (TS-31) is included making it convenient for handheld photography. The Rear Focus mechanism makes it possible to use the custom bayonet " Petal-type Hood" which prevents extraneous light from degrading the image quality. The lens has a 95mm filter thread & is also supplied with a step down ring enabling digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor to use an 86mm diameter filter. * It is not possible to use a Polarising filter with the step down ring. If you attach a Polarising filter, you may not be able to remove it again from the lens.   Lens Construction 22 Elements in 16 Groups Angle of View 46.8
- 5 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 50-180cm Maximum Magnification 1:3.1 Filter Size 95mm

Dimensions Diameter 104.4mm X Length 219mm Weight 1970g


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Sigma 50-500mm f 4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens is an upgrade to Sigma's popular 50-500mm ultra-telephoto zoom, & now

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The MVH500A is a lightweight head with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies & the sliding plate travels to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras. The entry-level 500 ensures smooth shots & fine control with up to 5kg (11 lbs) of equipment. It’s the most compact head in our successful Bridging Technology™ range. MVH500A is supplied with a 60mm half ball video tripod mount & it also replaces the Manfrotto 701HDV video head. Beautifully smooth shots: the 500 has professional fluid cartridges on both pan & tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled & precise. Faster, easier & safer to use: the side lock system allows the camera & sliding QR plate to click quickly into the head from above, instead of needing to be aligned & slid in from the back. No secondary safety lock is necessary. The side lock system also makes it quicker & simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above. The 500 has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg (5.3 lbs), but is able to support equipment of up to 5kg (11 lbs). The 500 has one Easy Link 3/8” connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted. ...

The lightweight fluid video system MVK500AM

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500/1000 Flashtube for Profoto D1 Monolight ...

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The MVH500AH is a lightweight head with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies which has a sliding plate which travels to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras. The entry-level 500 ensures smooth shots & fine control with up to 5kg (11lbs) of equipment. It’s the most compact head in our successful Bridging Technology™ range & it replaces the Manfrotto 701HDV video head. Beautifully smooth shots: the 500 has professional fluid cartridges on both pan & tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled & precise. Faster, easier & safer to use: the side lock system allows the camera & sliding QR plate to click quickly into the head from above, instead of needing to be aligned & slid in from the back. No secondary safety lock is necessary. The side lock system also makes it quicker & simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above. The 500 has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg (5.3 lbs), but is able to support equipment of up to 5kg (11 lbs). The 500 has one Easy Link 3/8” connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted. MVH500AH head with flat base tripod mount for attachment to a hybrid photo/video tripod, a traditional photo tripod, slider, a monopod or other supports. ...

The lightweight fluid video system MVK500C

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La Cie Rugged Thunderbolt™ Professional All-Terrain Storage Thunderbolt USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Tough in the Field. Fast Everywhere. • Thunderbolt speeds of up to 387 MB/s* •USB 3.0 for universal connectivity • Bus powered for complete mobility • Shock, dust, & water resistant for all-terrain use With the new La Cie Rugged, even if you go off-road, your project stays on time. With IP 54-rated resistance to the elements & blinding-fast speeds through Thunderbolt & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, you don’t have to compromise between durability, mobility, & speed. Get lightning-fast transfer speeds on Mac & PC thanks to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Thunderbolt interfaces. With the SSD version, the La Cie Rugged delivers up to 387 MB/s – one of the fastest bus-powered products available*. The hard disk version performs at up to 122 MB/s, a 35% improvement over Fire Wire 800. Back up & transfer mountains of data in a fraction of the time. Enjoy noticeably more responsive photo library browsing. Don't let your project get derailed by incompatibility between your external drive & your computer. With both USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Thunderbolt interfaces, the La Cie Rugged is a perfect match for your Mac & PC. Since USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 is backward compatible, you can connect it to any standard computer, anywhere. The integrated Thunderbolt cable also stows neatly when not in use, so that you’ll never lose it. The La Cie Rugged is also fully bus powered through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Thunderbolt cables. Its portability & interfaces make it the must-have sidekick to a new Mac or Ultrabook™. Your data is irreplaceable, so it’s vital to protect it against any conceivable mishap wherever you go. That's why La Cie made the new Rugged tougher than ever. It’s MIL-compliant, which means that data is protected even during accidental drops of up to two meters (6.6 feet). During transit, connect the removable cover to provide IP 54-level protection against dust & water. Whether the La Cie Rugged takes a jarring bicycle ride or gets splashed by a mud puddle, you stay confident that your data is still accessible. The SSD version goes a step further for the ultimate in resilience against vibration & shock. Both versions are tough enough to be shipped for reliable delivery to clients or partners. Included software even protects your files from prying eyes with AES 256-bit encryption. ...

Triple Interface for the Best Performance The La Cie Rugged Triple Hard Disk provides universal connectivity: you've got the superior speeds of USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & Fire Wire 800, & full backward compatibility with Fire Wire 400 & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. You can transfer a 700MB video file in less than 7 seconds with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, compared to 25 seconds with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0*** With the Rugged Triple's 7200rpm model, you can even achieve speeds up to 110MB/s. in addition, you can use the La Cie Mac USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Driver to improve data transfer speed on your Mac (up to a 30% performance increase compared to Fire Wire 800). Whether your goal is super speed or complete compatibility, the Rugged Triple has everything you need. Four Levels of Rugged Protection The Rugged is one of our most popular hard disks, & it's the best way to protect your data. It conforms to military standard 810-F, & can support drops from up to two meters. It helps you carry your files with complete confidence, no matter where the road takes you, thanks to its shock-absorbing sleeve, aluminum anti-scratch casing, internal rubber bumpers, & a 1000G shock-resistant hard drive. Calculations are based on average read time. A Fifth Level of Data Security La Cie AES 256-bit encryption software comes standard with the Rugged Triple. We've made it easy for you to create a password-protected area on your drive where you can securely store all of your confidential information. AES 256-bit encryption technology is one of the most robust on the market today, & makes the Rugged Triple more secure than ever. User-friendly Software Suite Included Automatic Backup: Easy setup & automatic worry-free backup for both PC & Mac computers. Password Protection
- With La Cie Private-Public software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure & protected, no matter where you go. Secure Cloud Storage
- 10GB of Wuala Online Storage included for one year to securely store & share your data online. 40% Energy Savings
- Automatic Eco mode lowers the power consumption by up to 40% when not in use, increasing the battery life of your notebook or laptop.


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