Professional Photographer Ronen Topelberg specializes in photographing cars, motorcycles and motor sports. When he is out the field shooting events that can last days at a time, he brings his most-trusted gear with him: his Kata bags and Gitzo tripod with Manfrotto head.

Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo have both chosen the Gitzo Ocean Traveler (GK1581OT) as their Editor’s Pick. Digital Photo has even awarded the Ocean Traveler the 2010 Editor’s Choice Award!

From November 1st though December 31st, 2009 thousands of people entered Photo.net’s third prize giveaway contest for a chance to win one of 20 prizes from Manfrotto Distribution (then Bogen Imaging). The twenty lucky winners have been selected, winning prizes with a combined retail value of over $2,100!

The newest member of the M-Y Tripod family, the 732CY carbon fiber tripod, is already making its mark. This great Manfrotto tripod has won a 2010 Hot One Award!

The 2009 OpticsPlanet Brilliance Awards have been announced! This year the Manfrotto 055XDB,128RC tripod and head kit has been given this honor!

Go behind the scenes of with professional photographer Tom Bol on a rock climbing shoot. See how he uses his Elinchrom Quadra and Manfrotto stands while shooting from the cliff face.

Starting November 23rd, 2009, when you buy any Elinchrom Quadra single or double head kit, you will get a customized version of the Kata One Man Band 72 bag.

PhotoPlus was a great event for learning photo tips and tricks, hearing from professional photographer guest speakers, and checking out the newest gear around. It was also a great time to raise awareness and make a donation to Save the Children, an organization that strives to “ensure that children in need grow up safe, educated and healthy, and better able to attain their rights,” both in the United States and around the world.

Hundreds gathered at the at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC October 22nd through the 24th, to take part in PhotoPlus – an event with a huge expo floor, hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of new products and a conference that had over 100 seminars!

Elinchrom’s new Try Before You Buy program allows you to take a Ranger Quadra 2x A head kit out into the field to see what it has to offer. Participating Authorized Dealers are offering the kits at little to no charge and will be available to all levels of photographers.