Pixel Magazine - Issue 978 by Life Media Group

August 2017

ISSUE NO. 978

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CELEBRATING NIKON ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY! NIKON, ONE OF THE LEADING MANUFACTURERS IN THE INDUSTRY, CELEBRATED ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 25TH AND HERE IN YOUR AUGUST ISSUE, PIXEL TAKES A LOOK AT THE BRANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMMEMORATIVE MODELS

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BENQ SW320 LCD MONITOR REVIEW / BATTLE FOR THE MILLENIALS / A PHOTOGRAPHERS CAMERA OF CHOICE / IN:PRINT REVIEW: GETTING HANDS ON WITH CEWE / FUJIFILM: PRINTING THE EASY WAY / THE IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT NEWS / THE LATEST NEWS AND MUCH MORE... PHOTO -

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WELCOME To Pixel Magazine As we approach the final quarter of 2017, Pixel is on hand here in your August issue to provide you with all the latest and most exciting industry news! This month we bring you our review of the SW320 LCD Monitor, plus the latest news from Fujifilm. Elsewhere, Pixel

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investigates the demise of printed camera photography as smartphones continue to prevail. Also, Pixel’s Luke Woodford explores the most common camera brands for professional photographers at the midpoint of 2017, while our InPrint section reviews the process of creating a photo book with CEWE. In addition to all of this, taking our cover shot this month is Nikon. Following on from last month’s celebration of the brand’s 100th anniversary, Pixel takes a look at their commemorative models.

Olympus PEN Wins Red Dot Design Award

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R.I.P Lexar Memory Cards Some sad news hit the industry last month – unfortunately, Lexar memory cards are being discontinued. Micron, the parent company of Lexar, has announced that the entire Lexar removable storage retail business is being shuttered. “The decision was made as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to focus on its increasing opportunities in higher value markets and channels,” Micron wrote on its blog. In addition to the widely used memory cards, other

products in the Lexar lineup that are being killed off include USB flash drives, memory card readers, and storage drives. “Huge business from other revenue streams had made Lexar’s consumer-facing business “relatively insignificant.” There may still be a chance that the Lexar brand — and Lexar branded memory cards — are brought back from the dead: Micron says it’s “exploring opportunities to sell all or part of the Lexar business,” and the latest is that there are already prospective buyers interested in making a deal.

The Olympus PEN E-PL8 has just won a coveted Red Dot Design Award with its combination of form and function. The Olympus PEN E-PL8 combines the style of the past with contemporary design. Whether in stylish brown or other classic colours, this digital camera gives individual outfits that

special something. The E-PL8 is not just a pretty face: Olympus technology allows users to capture first-rate images and videos while also making it easier than ever to upload recordings to smartphones and share them on social media without needing to compromise on quality.

Development of Digital SLR Camera Nikon D850 Nikon has announced the development of the next frontier in full-frame, highresolution, high-speed digital SLR cameras with the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Nikon D850. The D850 will be a formidable tool for those who will not compromise on exceptional image quality and versatility, including aspiring and professional photographers, and hobbyists who capture landscapes, commercial sports, fashion and weddings, as well as multimedia content creators. The D850 follows on from the D810, which was highly praised for its extremely sharp and clear rendering, and rich tone characteristics. The D850 will be a powerful new

full-frame FX-format digital SLR camera, engineered with a range of new technologies, features and performance enhancements that are a direct result of feedback from users over the years, who demand the very best from their camera equipment. Information regarding the release of this product will be announced at a later date.

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photokina 2019: Date Set News has emerged that photokina 2019 will take place from May 8th to 11th. Hereby, the change to a yearly cycle and the new date in May comes into effect. For the last time in 2018, the world’s leading tradefair for photo, video and

imaging will take place in September, gathering photo, video and imaging enthusiasts in Cologne from September 26th to 29th. More photokina news will meet our Pixel pages in months to come, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled!

Canon Reveals the Highly Anticipated EOS 6D Mark II

Last month, Canon unveiled the highly anticipated EOS 6D Mark II, the latest addition to Canon’s full frame DSLR line-up, designed for both passionate hobbyist and professional photographers. Successor to Canon’s EOS 6D, the EOS 6D Mark II features Canon’s latest generation technologies and is designed for a range of specialist photography categories, from travel to portraits. It offers huge advancements to users allowing greater shooting possibilities, additional control and flexibility to achieve their photography vision. The EOS 6D Mark II has been

developed following feedback from users, and as such, will enable photographers to go beyond their limits as they take their creations further. With its new full frame 26.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 7 processor, 45 point AF system and Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, the EOS 6D Mark II delivers the highest quality images fulfilling the needs of both professionals and hobbyists alike. The EOS 6D Mark II will be available in July 2017 with an RRP of £1,999.99 body only or can also be purchased with an EF 24-105 STM kit with an RRP of £2,379.99.

Billingham Introduces the Hadley One

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Building on the success of the Hadley Pro, the Hadley One has been designed and precision-engineered in England by the Billingham team, incorporating a host of new features following feedback from photographers around the world. Manufactured from rugged, weather-proof FibreNyte canvas, complemented by strong top-grain leather, this premium bag is slightly larger than the Hadley Pro and offers spacious storage to accommodate a mid-sized DSLR body and lens combination, or a core CSC kit, along with a small laptop or tablet. A robust top handle has been incorporated into the design, allowing the

Hadley One to be carried as a briefcase or holdall, and features a re-engineered leather covering to provide extra comfort and a secure grip. The adjustable shoulder sling is manufactured from Billingham’s shuttle woven spun polyester and solid brass fittings, and can be completely removed if required. Billingham’s weather-resistant FibreNyte canvas delivers exceptional durability, colour fastness and protection from external elements. Extremely tough, yet light in weight, it never requires reproofing retaining its water and heatresistant properties throughout the life of the bag.

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NIKON

Celebrating Nikon on its 100th Anniversary! Nikon, one of the leading manufacturers in the industry, celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 25th and here in your August issue, Pixel takes a look at the brand’s commemorative models

“From iconic milestones, camera launches and product innovations to the individual inspiration of professional photographers, amateurs and fans, Nikon shares some of the most important, personal and beautiful stories from across Europe and the world”

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ince its inception as Nippon Kogaku K.K. in 1917, Nikon has provided the photographic world with unique products that have pushed the boundaries of optical and precision technologies. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Nikon has launched an exclusive content series. Housed in Nikon’s Anniversary Hub, the series has been released throughout the summer and consist of iconic images, stories and advice from photographers all over the world, who have helped shape a century of imagination

and the brand’s rich history. It will also offer a behind the scenes virtual tour of the Nikon Museum in Tokyo. Among various limited edition products that have been announced over the last few months – such as the NIKKOR Triple F2.8 Zoom Lens Set and the D500 100th Anniversary Edition – Nikon’s content series has been released across five main categories… 100 Years of Stories Over the past 100 years, Nikon has

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been instrumental in transforming the world of imaging. From iconic milestones, camera launches and product innovations to the individual inspiration of professional photographers, amateurs and fans, Nikon shares some of the most important, personal and beautiful stories from across Europe and the world. Virtual Nikon Museum To showcase Nikon’s legacy and where it all began, Nikon has created a 360-degree virtual tour of its worldrenowned museum in Tokyo. Entering the world of Nikon, viewers will get an insight into Nikon’s technologies, products and key milestones in its history – including how Nikon has assisted bioscience, medicine and even space. Icons with Nikons People from all walks of life use Nikon cameras and lenses. This series of photos shows celebrities from the worlds of music, TV and film, and sport with a Nikon to hand. 100 Years of Helping Since 1917, Nikon has supported photographers with their chosen

discipline, sharing insights and advice to push the boundaries of what’s possible, as well as guiding amateurs and fans along the way. To commemorate this, and with insights from a selection of the brand’s global photographer base, Nikon has collated its best tips from a century of expertise. #LookBackAtNikon Nikon is also launching an Instagram competition for Nikon fans and enthusiasts across Europe, with a selection of prizes on offer, including Nikon cameras. The competition challenges entrants to take a photograph, which is a reflection of themselves and their Nikon camera. Participants who take the best ‘selfie’ in front of a mirror, piece of glass, puddle, or another inventive option, will be in with a chance of winning a

number of prizes including a Nikon D500 or D7500. For more info please follow @NikonEurope on Instagram.

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REVIEW

Pixel Review:

BenQ SW320 LCD Monitor

Pixel recently got hands on with one of BenQ’s newest products; the SW320 LCD monitor. Here in our August issue, we feed back on our thoughts

“The SW320 is the latest offering from BenQ; a 4K UHD monitor with 99% Adobe RGB and 100% SRGB colour and support for HDR10 makes this the ideal monitor for the professional photographer” 8 www.pixel.co.uk

irst of all, initial setup is as easy as can be with the BenQ SW320 LCD monitor. The SW320 is the latest offering from BenQ; a 4K UHD monitor with 99% Adobe RGB and 100% SRGB colour and support for HDR10 makes this the ideal monitor for the professional photographer. The 7-step quick start guide takes approximately ten minutes to complete; including the optional shading hood and peripherals (headphone/ USB/SD card/Hotkey puck). I chose to connect with the included HDMI cable however, users can choose from HDMI, DP and USB 3.0 input. With a gross weight of 20KG the SW320 is on the

heavy side and the stand’s carrying handle is required to lift the monitor into place. We found the shading hood to be a very useful feature for photo editing where colour accuracy is key - the hood blocks out the “yellow” lights in the room so we were adjusting photos according to what is on the screen without having to adjust for the yellow glare that appears on other monitors without a shading hood. The SW320 is infinitely adjustable with a pivot of 90 degrees and 150mm of height adjustment; along with an adjustable viewing angle this monitor can be positioned for the most comfortable viewing experience.

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The option for a VESA wall mount (not included) means it can be mounted on a monitor arm allowing more adjustability if required. Our reviewer has quite a tight work space and usually a monitor this big would be too high up (even with adjustment) but the SW320 works well in any work area, although if we were using this monitor long term I would invest in a wall mount.

The 3840 x 2160 resolution gives plenty of work space and the support of HDR10 lets you bring your photos closer to what you would see with the human eye, allowing photographers with an eye for detail to produce the most realistic images. We found the high resolution to give a much clearer idea of how my photos would look in prints as well, especially when compared to a laptop screen. The 99% Adobe RGB is perfect for photo editing work and delivers accuracy that will satisfy the most demanding of photographers. Use of the hotkey puck gives a seamless switch between display modes and the advanced black-andwhite mode lets users preview their photos in both colour and B&W, a great feature for people who shoot in both. This feature not only saves time, but means users can quickly see how your photos look in both formats without having to constantly change the photo saturation. The ease of which this is done means that the SW320 ideal for creating fine art photography.

The 99% adobe RGB provides vivid, accurate colours and ensures that what is seen on the screen is also what will be seen in a print. These features are amplified by the inclusion of a shade hood, - which can be used in landscape or portrait mode. The fact that the monitor can be turned a full 90 degrees to allow for portrait editing is a very interesting feature and one that will come in handy for a lot of professional photographers. Overall, the SW320 is the flagship model from BenQ, and at ÂŁ1500 it does not disappoint. A high resolution coupled with very good colour accuracy makes this monitor ideal for professional photographers. The inclusion of an SD card slot and choice of input connections, as well as support for HDR10 and three colour modes allows photographers to create high quality, accurate images and is perfect for producing prints in both colour and black-and-white. Overall we highly recommend this monitor, the high level of features; adjustment and colouraccuracy means it will satisfy even the most demanding of photographers.

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BATTLE FOR THE MILLENNIALS

Battle for the Millennials

Here in your August issue, Pixel takes a look at manufacturers’ need to produce more high-end cameras as amateurs and smartphones prevail in the photographic industry

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e spend our days observing the industry. Right now, in August 2017, we are in the midst of a battle for the millennials. As we mentioned in the last issue, there are more and more people taking photos than ever before, but these people aren’t buying DSLRs and they don’t necessarily want to be professional photographers. So who are these people? They are the general public. Why are they taking photos? Because it’s so accessible in 2017. What are they taking these photos on? More often than not, their mobile phones. Long gone are the days of buying a disposable camera for £5, taking those flash photos and popping to your local Boots or Asda store to get them developed. Manufacturers know exactly what’s going on and we believe each and every one knows the importance of the professional photographer market. There are now more professional photographers than ever before, but it’s not a rapidly growing market. It makes perfect sense for them to attempt to take a share of the general public market that take photos casually, mostly on their phones. If you’re a photographer, I’m sure you have seen Canon’s fresh and creative marketing campaign associated with the mirrorless cameras. With hip hop music, bloggers and stylised product shots, it’s clear to see what’s going on. Their weapons of choice are mirrorless

cameras and their target is the millennial generation. We use Canon as an example but of course, they aren’t the only ones. Olympus heavily target bloggers with the mirrorless PEN series. Not only do the cameras look cool but they have started to sell funky camera straps along with nonphotography related accessories, which they brand as ‘fashion’. Personally, the team here at Pixel love this direction for brands, and we have long yearned for trendy looking cameras and accessories and for more people to learn the art of photography with a non-phone camera. The interesting thing about this Adobe Stock ©

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battle is the opponent, and that is the mobile phone market. At a recent press event, Pixel’s Luke Woodford was lucky enough to use the Huawei P10 and was blown away by what it could do. Yes some of it is algorithms, but the fact that you can change shutter speed, ISO, and so many other things is more than enough for any casual snapper. Also, of course the casual snapper doesn’t want to carry two devices with them. Life is easier with one. Not to mention the P10’s have Leica cameras in them for an extra selling point. Luke said: “The day after I used the P10, I saw an announcement that ZEISS are partnering with Nokia, which I expect to be equally as good as the Huawei rival.” As we keep preaching, we are in the most incredible, interesting time in the industry. Mirrorless cameras are the new ‘cool’ and they are genuinely amazing. However, with phone companies partnering with the world’s most renowned lens manufacturers to produce the best phones the planet has ever seen, who will win the battle? Are mirrorless cameras amazing enough to make the millennials part with the extra money and walk around with two devices? We will see...

A Photographer’s Camera of Choice

Pixel’s Curator, Luke Woodford explores the most common brand of camera amongst professional photographers at the midpoint of 2017

sking any professional photographer what the best digital camera to have is, at this time in the industry, is a near-on impossible question. Of course, this is subjective and as manufacturers incorporate different features into their cameras, the cameras of choice very much depend on the kind of photography a professional specialises in. The best camera for a professional photographer is a million miles from the best camera from a sport or adventure enthusiast. As a professional fashion photographer himself – and a self-proclaimed Nikon user – Luke Woodford was curious to see what professionals were using as their main camera bodies right now. Whether the results vary depending on the features and specifications demonstrated by each camera, or whether they’re amazing value for what they offer, Luke took to social media to find out and here, we share his results…

Canon: 56 Nikon: 21 Sony: 6 Fujifilm: 5 Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica: 1 These results are not necessarily a fair representation of the UK or globally. 88 people is a really small number and of course, answers are subjective to whom the person asking them has access to or contact with. Either way, these results are still interesting! Luke said of the results: “Canon have double the amount of users and more than all of the other brands combined, which is quite remarkable but also expected. Indications of how well they are doing are obvious when you look at elements like the incredible size of their stand at The Photography Show.

“It’s interesting to see Nikon’s numbers at less than half of Canon’s, when it wasn’t so long ago that the two brands were generally viewed as equals. Sony and Fuji are where I expected them. I thought they might be slightly higher because of the momentum they have right now, but I know their numbers are only going to increase as they bring out more incredible products. “I expected Olympus to be slightly higher, although you have to bear in mind that this research was conducted on a very small scale – I’d like to do this on a much bigger scale. It was nice that I had people on my social media that were using Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic and Leica. I obviously don’t have anyone wealthy enough on my Facebook to have a Hasselblad and their main camera!” The beautiful thing about this industry is that although it’s really small, it’s also always changing. Any of the brands could overtake Canon in a year. We’ll see what happens…

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hotography is something that means different things to different people. Some are enthusiasts, who spend a staggering amount of their time (and money) on their hobby, keeping up with the latest imaging technologies, accessories and apparel. Many others have varying experiences with cameras, with analogue/film cameras often sitting, gathering dust whilst newer, compact cameras have been largely replaced

by the mass camera of choice; the smartphone. However, we are all familiar with the vulnerability of our digital data and most, if not all reading this, will have suffered the loss of precious photographs as we authorise the software upgrade of our favourite mobile device. The Matte Photography paper is a new product in the vast catalogue of CEWE Photoworld’s state-of-the-art, luxury

“The Matte Photography paper is a new product in the vast catalogue of CEWE Photoworld’s state-of-theart, luxury photography products and it’s safe to say it doesn’t disappoint” photography products and it’s safe to say it doesn’t disappoint. Users can create a professional grade photobook in minutes using CEWE’s Creator software and receive their book within just a few days. The software CEWE’s Creator software is very simple to use – anyone with basic computer skills can create a CEWE photo book, available as an online editor, computer app, or as we would recommend – a downloadable programme. A plethora of options are available through the software and full customisation of a book can be achieved. We chose to have full-page spreads for our book, however uers can add several photos to a page and resize them to their

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requirements. The background colour is also customisable (we found black gave the all-round best look) as well as the choice to add images to the cover of the book. Another thing we love about the CEWE Creator software is that it provides a price for every change made – users can add or remove pages, images, and text without a nasty surprise upon checkout. The cover Despite the option to add images to the front and rear cover, we chose a simple design to achieve a classic look. The gold highlights from CEWE add a truly professional touch to any photobook and the option to have no CEWE branding anywhere on the cover or spine makes this book indistinguishable from a published book any user would buy from a retailer. Again, users can fully customise their cover with their choice of text or images – including adding the text of their choice to the spine. This makes the book ideal for portfolios and will give any photographer a great first impression with clients. The professional feel of this book makes it ideal for gifts or books for clients, allowing professionals to provide a much better product than would be found in a high-street photo printing shop.

The paper The main feature of this review is the new CEWE Photoworld Matte photography paper. This is a truly stunning photographic paper – the images we chose have been displayed in brilliant detail with vibrant colours and contrast. The colour accuracy provided by CEWE is exactly how we viewed the images on the screen, with no deviation from the original edits and the nature of the matte paper means the book can be viewed in any lighting conditions; removing the frustrating glare that comes with gloss photos. The main, real benefit of reproducing beloved images into a CEWE photobook is that they arrive expertly printed onto the

page, with no loose adhesives and no chance of pictures fading or falling out after years of sharing. The ultimate treat though, has to be the fact that users get to view pictures in physical print, instead of from a glaring screen – a much more satisfying experience. Overall, this is a very high-quality product that is ideal for any professional or amateur photographer. The easyto-use software and very agreeable price point, in addition to the endless customisation options and high-quality paper, makes this CEWE photobook an ideal choice to display portfolios and print images for clients. It’s a highly recommended product that surpasses all expectations.

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A photo is only as good as the paper it is printed on. Our Professional Media range For more information about Studio Print features over 25Easy large format inkjet papers, Fujifilm’s John Grayston helps Maz unbox his peter.wigington@fujifilm.com fine art papers, matt bond papers and new printer

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NEWS

The Impossible Project Welcome Keith Haring Edition

This time around for our news section, InPrint takes a look at the newest addition to The Impossible Project’s selection of Instant Film; the Keith Haring edition

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Overflowing with raw energy, Keith Haring’s art taps into the unbridled electricity of the human spirit, drawing from the same passion for life and creativity that informed Polaroid’s original vision. “Our latest collaborative film pays tribute to Haring’s enduring belief that ‘art is for everybody’. Each shot places your photos in one of two frames adorned with Haring’s dynamic and energetic figures”, said Impossible. The film works with all Polaroid 600-type cameras, Impossible I-type cameras and also Polaroid SX-70, cameras when used with a Neutral Density Filter. It has integrated long-lasting battery to power your Polaroid camera and flash

Managing Director: Lee Mansfield 01323 819007 lee@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Editor: Jess Saunders 01323 819007 jess@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Sales: Carl Howard 01323 819007 carl@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Operations Director: Clare Fermor 01323 819016 clare@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Curator: Luke Woodford 01323 819007 luke@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Accounts: Anne Greenwood 01323 819007 anne@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Production Manager: Amy Watson 01323 819018 amy@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Sales: Jon Dawson 01323 819007 jon@lifemediagroup.co.uk

Subscriptions: Linda Grace 01323 819015 linda@lifemediagroup.co.uk

and comes in the format of 3.5 x 4.2 in (8.8 x 10.7 cm) with an image area of 3.1 x 3.1 in (7.9 x 7.9 cm). Images begin to emerge after 2 minutes, while full development takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

n incredibly important figure in New York street culture, Keith Haring achieved international fame in the 1980s with his playful artwork. A passionate artist and social activist until his death in 1990, Haring’s unwavering belief in the power of art to bring people together continues to resonate through every object that bears his mark. Inspired by Haring’s experimentation with instant film, The Impossible Project has created a special edition of its classic Color Film for Polaroid 600-type cameras. Each of the 8 instant photos features a graphic frame adorned with his distinctive artworks – completely new to The Impossible Project’s selection. Enforced by a belief that art should be open for everyone to enjoy, Keith Haring’s creativity and love of life has seen him endure as one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century.

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Save the date!

Tetenal Open Day Wednesday, 13th September 2017 Leicester

Fine Art Printers, Giclée Masters in Cardiff, choose the perfect time to upgrade

Meet the experts of leading photographic brands at Tetenal We are delighted to announce that we are holding a Tetenal Open Day in conjunction with leading brands Epson, EIZO, Wacom and Hahnemuhle at our centrally located headquarters just off the M1 in Leicester. As part of this informal event you will have the opportunity not only to engage with our Area and Product Managers at Tetenal but to meet representatives of leading brands in the industry. Product experts from Epson, EIZO, Wacom and Hahnemuhle are joining us for the day to demonstrate their products and answer your questions. For more information on the Tetenal Open Day and to register for a free ticket, visit: www.tetenal-open-day.eventbrite.co.uk

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Product Demonstrations: • Epson (SureLab D3000, D700 and Large Format Printers) • Kodak (APEX and Kiosk Systems) • DNP range (Dye Sub Photo Printers and Kiosks) • CS1 Kiosk • Wacom (Graphic Tablets) • EIZO (Colour Monitors) • Sunbounce & Sun-Sniper (Reflectors and Camera Straps) • JOBO (Analogue Processing Equipment) • Canvas Wrapping & Stretching