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New Video Tripod Kit from Benro

August 18, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – Benro, manufacturer of tripods, monopods and heads designed for today’s demanding professional photographer and filmmakers, announces the new Benro AD71FK5 Video Tripod Kit.

“This new Benro Video Tripod Kit has been designed for use with the latest generation of digital video cameras, HDSLRs and still cameras,” said Jan Lederman, President of MAC Group. “Even when using long lenses, filmmakers and photographers alike will benefit from the smooth movement and dampening characteristics of what have traditionally been video-exclusive tripod and head designs.”

This unique combination of the Benro Dual Stage AD71F tripod, Fluid Motion K5 head and Heavy Duty tripod bag with strap provide exceptional value. Quick flip leg locks provide fast setup, and the floating leg system with integral mid-level spreader provides unprecedented support for a tripod/head system in this price category. The 60mm bowl and head-mounted bubble level assure alignment for accurate camera placement and movements. Read More→

Mamiya Now Powered by Leaf and Phase One

June 23, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – Jan Lederman, President of MAC Group (formerly Mamiya America) is proud to announce in the U.S., the collaboration of the leading companies in professional digital photography: Mamiya, Leaf, Phase One and Schneider Kreuznach. This has led to the creation of the New Mamiya – Powered by Leaf & Phase One.

Now, as the exclusive importer of Mamiya / Leaf products in the USA, Jan Lederman states, “This collaboration is the fulfillment of a dream we have worked towards for years. The finest solutions in hardware, optics and software are now all together from a single source to offer photographers the best in large sensor digital photography.” Both customer and repair service for Mamiya and Leaf products will be provided by factory-trained technicians at MAC Group.

New Mamiya DSLRs and Digital Backs range from 22 megapixels up to the exciting 80 megapixel version. Mamiya / Leaf Digital Backs, also available separately, are compatible with Mamiya 645, Mamiya RZ, Hasselblad V and H series, Contax 645 and most view cameras.

Camera bodies and lenses are manufactured by Mamiya, digital backs are manufactured by Leaf under the Mamiya/Leaf name, Capture One software is made by Phase One, and new leaf shutter lenses are designed and certified by Schneider Kreuznach. Read More→