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THE SYSTEM: BODIES, LENSES, FLASH & ACCESSORIES THE REASONS: WHY YOUR NEXT CAMERA SHOULD BE ONE OF THESE!
SYSTEM CAMERAS 2014 ULTIMATE GUIDE TO
EXPERT ADVICE WE’VE DONE THE HARD WORK ...and hand picked some of the finest minds and ambassadors from the photographic world to act as your in-house experts, aiding our own team at LCE in selecting the finest in photographic tools and accessories when it comes to system cameras of all shapes, sizes and sensors…
Neil Buchan-Grant
Ian Cook
Gavin Stoker
Shooting on Fujifilm’s ‘X’ system, documentary wedding photographer Kevin Mullins believes less really is more when it comes to the smaller form factor.
Ten years into his career, Neil has established himself as a highly successful travel and portrait photographer, shooting on Olympus for the past four.
Ian has been a professional photographer since 2005, with music and sports photography his twin passions. He has shot major events including the London Olympics.
Photographic magazine editor and technical guru Gavin has written about digital cameras since 1998. He regularly writes for leading tech magazines and websites.
Image courtesy of Neil Buchan-Grant. Shot on Olympus OM-D
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TIME TO GO MIRRORLESS
ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL LOOKING PHOTOGRAPHS & MOVIES WITH AN INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA Like a digital SLR, yet smaller: that’s the pitch for Compact System Cameras, which have achieved more portable and lighter proportions by doing away with the internal mirror mechanism of a digital SLR, allowing sensor and lens mount to be brought closer together. The result is smaller and lighter cameras and smaller and lighter lenses to go with them.
Advancements in the technology since the introduction of mirrorless system cameras back in 2008, and the introduction of larger sensor sizes, have resulted in it becoming very difficult for even the most well trained eye to spot any difference in picture quality between these smaller cousins of digital SLRs.
SYSTEM CAMERA ADVANTAGES • SMALLER, SLIMMER, LIGHTER BODIES • SMALLER LENSES • INTERCHANGEABLE LENS QUALITY • ADVANCED FEATURES AND CONTROL
THE TECHNOLOGY Omitting an old-style mirror mechanism results in a shorter distance between the sensor and lens. This makes for more compact camera bodies and smaller lenses than cameras based around an old-fashioned format designed to work with 35mm film.
Premium system cameras typical have eye-level viewfinders built-in, while for others it’s an optional accessory
Back plate LCDs are often touch screens and some provide the ability to tilt and swivel for more creative shooting options
Illustration courtesy of Fujifilm
As with any camera, fixed focal length or ‘prime’ lens gives optimum results. A zoom lens offers a more all-encompassing option
When image quality is this good, build quality so high and the camera’s proportions so much more manageable than interchangeable lens cameras of old, it’s no longer such a big leap for anyone to make from their snapshot camera or smartphone to their first system camera. Embrace change. Your photographs will thank you for it.
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THE GORGEOUSLY RETRO FUJIFILM X FAMILY COMBINES BEAUTY & TECHNICAL ACCLAIM FUJIFILM X-T1
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This premium weather resistant model resembles a classic SLR in looks and handling. With a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor at its core, it is capable of matching one for quality too. A large, high resolution 3-inch LCD plus eye level finder, and Full HD video clips shooting up to 60fps, make this a professional all rounder. A solid choice. 16.3 MEGAPIXELS
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2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder plus the flexibility of a 1.04 million dot tilting LCD screen below, delivering the best of both worlds for photographers.
Rangefinder camera-like top plate dials provide plenty of hands on control for photo enthusiasts, allowing adjustment of exposure values and shutter speed.
FUJIFILM NP-W126 BATTERY – £69.99
FUJIFILM BLC-XT1 PREMIUM LEATHER HALF CASE - £99.99
FUJIFILM VG-XT1 VERTICAL BATTERY GRIP - £199.99
Keep shooting for longer! Get a spare Lithium Ion battery for your X-T1
Perfect companion for your X-T1. Classicly styled retro chic. Includes matching leather strap.
Great for shooting portraits! Adds extra shutter release button and shooting controls plus the capacity for optional NP-W126 battery.
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MHG-XT METAL HAND GRIPS - £69.99–£99.99
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KEVIN MULLINS
I’m an evangelist for Fujifilm gear because it simply makes my job easier.
“YOU’LL NEVER HEAR ME SAY A WORD AGAINST OTHER BRANDS OR TELL A PHOTOGRAPHER THEY SHOULDN’T USE SOMETHING IF THEY WANT TO.” What I will say though is that you don’t need DSLRs to achieve a pro result and it’s not a reason to not consider CSC’s. And never, ever, let the decision of what equipment you use be dictated by your fear of perceived professionalism from the client. I recently shot in the South of France and was able to carry three Fujifilm ‘X’ camera bodies, adapters and lenses all in my hand luggage! I’m an evangelist for Fujifilm gear because it simply makes my job easier. The thing about the ‘X’ series in particular is that they allow me to get images I would struggle to get with my old DSLRs. Many shots throughout bridal prep are taken with the totally silent X100S. You know, I’m a gruff, hairy, grumpy looking thing and it’s otherwise difficult to “blend in”.
Using the ‘X’ series quite simply helps me to do that. My style of photography means I want the viewer to feel part of the image. To do that, I get in the scene and shoot around it; not sit on the outskirts with a long zoom and shoot it from there. Using small, light, quick and quiet cameras are the way forward for this type of shooting. When everything is going on with the wedding, I can, pretty much literally, blend into the scene. Shooting with the X-T1 has quite simply been a revelation. More info at www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk
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FUJIFILM X100S - £869.99
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A reassuringly solid build comprising a fixed 23mm prime lens offering a bright/fast f/2 aperture and an APS-C sized CMOS sensor make this one a perfect portable camera for photo enthusiasts. They’ll again appreciate the hybrid viewfinder, world’s fastest AF of 0.08 second and Focus Peaking feature. 16.0 MEGAPIXELS
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FUJIFILM X-E2 & 18-55MM - £969.99 Upgrading the X-E1, this new iteration ramps up performance with superfast autofocus. The LCD is larger at 3-inches and with a 1.04 million dot resolution. Maintained is the 2.36 million dot resolution viewfinder plus 16 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor.
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FUJIFILM X-PRO1 BODY ONLY - £649.99*
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Fuji’s original flagship model packs a punch for pro photographers wanting a lightweight alternative to a DSLR or Leica rangefinder camera, but as equally rock solid a build and feature set. Chief talking points include the innovative hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder and revolutionary 16MP sensor that mimics the structure of silver halide film.
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FUJIFILM NP-95 BATTERY - £39.99 Spare lithium ion battery for X-100s. X-E2 HAND GRIP - £59.99
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FUJIFILM BLC-XE1 PREMIUM LEATHER HALF CASE – £79.99
FUJIFILM LH-X100 LENS HOOD & ADAPTER RING - £79.99
The perfect fit for the lightweight, compact X-E2.
Lens hood & adapter ring for your X-100s . Allows the use of 49mm filters. WCL-X100 WIDE ANGLE LENS - £279.99 X-PRO1 DIOPTRE LENS CORRECTION - £14.99
LC-XPRO1 PREMIUM LEATHER CASE - £159.99
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FUJINON XF 56MM F/1.2 R LENS - £899.99
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FUJINON XF 18MM F/2 R LENS - £429.99
FUJINON XF 14MM F/2.8 R LENS - £669.99
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FUJINON XF 60MM F/2.4 R MACRO LENS - £435.00
Ultra bright lens with a focal length equivalent to 85mm, making it perfect for shooting portraiture and capable of achieving attractively shallow depth of field effects.
Ultra wide prime lens providing the equivalent focal length of 21mm, whilst the bright f/2.8 aperture makes it suited to low light work also.
FUJINON XF 35MM F/1.4 R LENS - £409.99
Wide-angle prime lens providing a 27mm optic in 35mm terms, making it perfectly suited to landscapes and group portraits.
All rounder capable of shooting everything from beautiful portraits to 0.5x magnification macro shots, with a 1/3-step aperture control for added versatility.
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Super bright fast aperture lens offering a 53mm equivalent focal length, and delivering attractively out-of-focus ‘bokeh’ for flattering portraits and still life shots.
FUJINON XF 55-200MM F/3.5-4.8 LENS - £549.99 Long zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilisation built in, providing the equivalent focal range of 84-305mm and boasting an f/3.5-f/22 aperture range.
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FUJINON XF 18-55MM F/2.8-4 R LENS - £499.99 Short zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilisation built in, providing the equivalent focal range of 27-84mm with an f/2.8-f/22 aperture range.
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FUJINON XF 10-24MM F/4 R OIS LENS - £849.99 Ultra wide-angle short zoom lens well suited to shooting landscape images, maintaining detail beautifully from front to back of frame.
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FUJINON XF 18-135MM F/3.5-5.6 WR OIS LENS - £749.99 All-encompassing telephoto zoom that’s OIS stabilized plus Weather Resistant like the X-T1 camera, making this a great choice for when you want just one ‘catch all’ lens capable of delivering impressive results, come rain or shine.
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LCE SD & MICRO SD CARDS
Premium Japan made UV filter with multi-coated glass. Available as UV or Circular Poloriser types in 49-82mm filter threads.
High quality SDHC Class 10 compatible memory cards available in a variety of capacities. 10 Year Warranty. See page 20 for details.
MANFROTTO BE FREE TRIPOD – £139.99 Compact and lightweight aluminium travel tripod with legs that fold neatly around the head and quick release plate attachment. Includes dedicated shoulder bag.
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CLASSIC STYLING MEETS MODERNITY AS OLYMPUS OM IS RE-DEFINED FOR THE DIGITAL AGE OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 £679.99 & 14-42MM EZ M.ZUIKO LENS
The most compact OM-D to date is the most affordable. Eye level electronic viewfinder with 1.4 million-dot screen resolution plus tilting 1.037 million dot touch screen LCD deliver plenty of creative choice. 16.1 effective megapixels are supplied via the 4/3-inch CMOS sensor, with up to 8 fps burst shooting, ISO25600 light sensitivity plus RAW and JPEG capture. 24.2 MEGAPIXELS
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The 3-inch monitor boasting 1,037,000 dots can be angled up to achieve a wide variety of creative compositions, and there’s the further option of the eye level viewfinder for those who prefer a more traditional means of framing a shot.
The OM-D E-M10 offers plenty of dedicated short cuts and customisable controls for the photographer who loves a spot of manual control. Familiar options like a shooting mode wheel and video record button make for intuitive use.
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OLYMPUS BLS-5 BATTERY - £59.99 Lithium ion battery for your OM-D E-M10
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OLYMPUS ECG-1 HAND GRIP FOR E-M10 - £54.99
OLYMPUS MMF-3 FOUR THIRDS ADAPTER - £169.99
Ergonomic design for firm grip & increased stability.
Allows you to attach your old Four Thirds lenses to the outstandingly small Micro Four Thirds mount. Dust- & splashproof.
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OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 & 12-40MM PRO M.ZUIKO LENS - £1899.99 Built to out perform most DSLRs, this 16 megapixel weather resistant system camera is the current flagship OM-D model with enhanced 4/3-inch CMOS sensor, TruePic VII image processor, built-in WI-Fi and Dual Fast AF for the first time ever. Significantly smaller than an SLR, this reassuringly solid model is a true alternative for pro photographers.
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The original multi award-winning OM-D re-defines OM for the digital era and comes with a dust and splash proofed magnesium body and pioneering 5-axis image stabilization system. Add rapid AF and 8fps burst shooting and this is a classic enthusiast’s dream.
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OLYMPUS STYLUS SH-1 - £349.99 The world’s only compact to feature 5-axis image stabilisation like the OM-D range, this borrows its retro design too. A wide angle 24x optical zoom enables a broad range of framing possibilities, while 16 megapixel resolution and TruePic VII image processor ensure great looking pictures. 16.0 MEGAPIXELS
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OLYMPUS STYLUS 1 - £499.99 DSLR-like styling, yet a fixed, zoom lens offering a 28-300mm reach in 35mm terms and the beauty of a bright/fast f/2.8 constant aperture for low light shooting and attractive shallow depth of field effects. Add a 1/1.7-inch back lit CMOS sensor and a solid build.
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OLYMPUS BLN-1 BATTERY - £59.99
OLYMPUS HLD-7 BATTERY GRIP (E-M1) - £189.99
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Compatible with E-M1, E-M5 & PEN E-P5.
Dust, splash & freeze-proof. Ideal for portrait shooting with additional shutter button, 2 control dials and 2 function buttons.
LI92B LITHIUM ION BATTERY - £44.99
HLD-6 BATTERY GRIP (E-M5) - £209.99
OLYMPUS GS-4 GRIP STRAP (E-M5) - £29.99 Designed for use with the HLD-6 (and E-M5). Equipped with an adjustable velcro for a perfect fit.
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NEIL BUCHAN GRANT I’ve been a fan of Olympus cameras for years, particularly the retro styled PEN range, and now the OM-D trio. As an established travel and portrait photographer I find the smaller form factor allows me to work fast and achieve the kind of candid, un-posed shots that I could never achieve if I shoved a digital SLR and large lens in a subject’s face. I’m travelling to foreign countries where I’m meeting strangers speaking a different language. The less intrusive Olympus cameras allow me to break down any barrier between ‘subject’ and ‘photographer’, quickly establish a rapport and just get on with the business of shooting. I’ve just got back from the ‘Feria’ in Andalucia, Spain; a bit like our country shows but with bigger bulls, amazing flamenco displays and more sunshine. Unusually for such a spectacle, I saw only a couple of serious-looking
photographers documenting the proceedings, mostly using long zoom lenses, shooting candid pictures from a great distance. As ever, if you get up closer to your subject, you’ll be rewarded with more intimate photographs. Although my Spanish is quite limited, if you learn how to ask politely if you can take a portrait, you will rarely be turned down. By the end of the Feria I had shaken hands and shared laughs with many of the locals and visitors I photographed, all with the aid of the Olympus OM-D E-M1. The latest Olympus cameras and lenses are so compact you can carry them with you everywhere. You’ll not only be better equipped to make great pictures, you’ll also find yourself, as I did, reconnecting with the spontaneity of image-making.
“ YOU’LL ALSO FIND YOURSELF RECONNECTING WITH THE SPONTANEITY OF IMAGE-MAKING.”
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M.ZUIKO ED 75-300MM 1:4.8-6.7 II LENS - £389.99
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Super telephoto lens for bringing distant subjects closer at the turn of the wrist. Offers equivalent 150-600mm focal length in 35mm terms.
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M.ZUIKO ED 60MM 1:2.8 MACRO LENS - £369.99
Ultra bright premium lens with compact design providing a 34mm focal length in 35mm terms and eye-catching depth of field blur.
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A capable macro lens allowing photographers to capture remarkable close ups in true 1:1 life size ratio as well as continuous focusing to infinity.
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M.ZUIKO 45MM 1:1.8 - £219.99
M.ZUIKO 25MM 1:1.8 LENS - £369.99 Premium build lens offering 50mm equivalent in 35mm terms, delivering beautiful ‘bokeh’ from a shallow depth of field and outstanding optical performance.
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Large aperture lens providing attractive shallow depth of field effects perfect for portraits and the equivalent focal length of 90mm in 35mm film camera terms.
M.ZUIKO 17MM 1:1.8 LENS - £369.99
M.ZUIKO ED 9-18MM 1:4.0‑5.6 LENS - £459.99 Ultra compact wide-angle lens for landscapes offering the 35mm equivalent focal range of 18-36mm in 35mm film camera terms. Minimum focus distance is 25cm.
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BODY CAP LENS 15MM F/1.8 LENS - £59.99 Slim 15mm profile ‘body cap’ lens offering protection but also the ability to be ‘always ready’ to shoot via 30mm equivalent focal length.
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OLYMPUS FL-600R FLASH - £299.99 First Olympus flash to additionally feature built in LED for movie shooting: GN50 at ISO200, GN36 at ISO100, plus wireless functionality (4-channel, 4-group).
THE MICRO FOUR THIRDS CONNECTION Handily for potential users of Panasonic & Olympus cameras, both manufacturers use the same sensor format and lens mount. So lenses from either (and some third parties) work equally well on bodies from both - giving a huge range of lenses to choose from!
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LCE SD & MICRO SD CARDS
Premium Japan made UV filter with multi-coated glass. Available as UV or Circular Poloriser types in 49-82mm filter threads.
High quality SDHC Class 10 compatible memory cards available in a variety of capacities. 10 Year Warranty. See page 20 for details.
MANFROTTO COMPACT ACTION TRIPOD KIT – £59.99 Aluminium legged tripod with ergonomic joystick head and scroll wheel locking mechanism. Designed to work perfectly with compact system cameras.
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COMPREHENSIVE FEATURES AND EASE OF USE COMBINE IN THIS FLAGSHIP PANASONIC MODEL PANASONIC GX7 £679.99 & 14-42MM LENS
Versatile 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds system interchangeable lens premium compact, with swift contrast AF system and added bonus of tilting 2,764K dot resolution eye-level electronic viewfinder in addition to LCD screen below. Shoot Full HD video clips and enjoy Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. 2-year warranty included.
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A 3-inch tilting touch screen boasting a resolution of 1040K dots allows for creative shots with camera held at arm’s length over heads of a crowd or low to ground.
Durable magnesium alloy frame with Creative Control mode providing access to 2 digital filter effects, and mixing manual and virtual controls for best of both worlds operation.
PANASONIC BLG10 BATTERY - £49.99 Never run out with this spare Lithium ion battery for your GX7.
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PANASONIC CGK24 CASE - £59.99
PANASONIC FL360LE FLASHGUN - £249.99
Protect your GX7 with this snug leather ever ready-style case.
Dedicated, wireless compatible LED flashgun with powerful Guide Number 36.
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PANASONIC GM1 & 12-32MM F/3.5-5.6 LENS - £469.99* The smallest system camera in Panasonic’s G series boasts a sophisticated style plus 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor, 3-inch 1036K dot resolution touch screen LCD, Full HD video in both AVCHD and MP4 formats plus Wi-Fi connectivity options. 2-year warranty included. 16.0 MEGAPIXELS
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PANASONIC G6 & 14-42MM F/ 3.5-5.6 LENS - £469.99 If you prefer your system camera to look and handle like a DSLR, yet with a smaller overall form factor, ‘light speed’ AF and instant Full HD video capture, then the 16MP G6 is for you. Further pluses include the tilting LCD and 1440k-dot eye-level OLED viewfinder. 2-year warranty included. 16.05 MEGAPIXELS
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PANASONIC GH4 BODY - £1299.99 The current ‘daddy’ of the Panasonic ‘G’ series and the first in the range to shoot 4K video alongside 16 megapixel stills, composed via huge 2,359K dot resolution OLED viewfinder and swivel and tilt back plate screen below for maximum flexibility. This ‘hybrid’ camera has semi pro features and handling to boot. 2-year warranty included.
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PANASONIC FZ1000 - £749.99
A one inch sensor, 4K video recording and a bright 16x optical zoom stretching from 25mm to 400mm (equiv.) put this model out in front in terms of specification. Add 5-axis hybrid OIS system and we have a best in class bridge camera. Includes the ability to extract an 8 megapixel still from 4K video footage, making it potentially a game changer. 20.1 MEGAPIXELS
PANASONIC DMW-MS2 MICROPHONE - £279.99 Stereo Shotgun Microphone for GH4.
PANASONIC BGGH3 BATTERY GRIP - £229.99 Battery grip compatible with DMW-BLF19E and GH3/ GH4. Allows shooting of up to 1000 shots and vertical shooting with additional shutter/function buttons.
PANASONIC BLH7E - £49.99 Spare Lithium ion battery for GM1. BLF19 BATTERY (GH4) - £64.99 BLC12E BATTERY (G6/FZ200) - £49.99
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LUMIX G VARIO 7-14MM F/4 ASPH LENS - £899.99
LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45MM F/2.8 ASPH MEGA OIS LENS - £579.99
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Ultra wide angle zoom lens suitable for landscapes, group portraits and more with a focal range the match for 14-28mm on a 35mm camera.
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LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100MM F/2.8 POWER OIS LENS - £899.99
High quality lens with stepping motor enabling smooth and quiet video capture, plus a 90mm equivalent focal length in 35mm terms for stills.
LUMIX 20MM F/1.7 ASPH II LENS - £299.99
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Premium zoom offering the 35mm equivalent focal range of 90-200mm making it suitable for everything from portraits to candid close ups with crisp edge to edge detail.
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LUMIX G VARIO 12-35MM F/2.8 ASPH POWER OIS LENS - £829.99
Compact and lightweight ‘pancake’ lens with bright/fast aperture suitable for a wide variety of subjects and boasting 40mm equivalent in 35mm terms.
LEICA SUMMILUX 15MM F/1.7 DG ASPH LENS - £549.99
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Ultra bright aperture lens offers a 30mm focal length in 35mm terms and ultra bright/fast f/1.7 aperture for lovely de-focused effects.
Versatile 24-70mm telephoto lens in 35mm film terms, suitable for a wide variety of subjects and daily use. With Power OIS image stabilisation.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25MM F/1.4 ASPH LENS - £429.99 Compact and lightweight fast aperture lens offers a 50mm equivalent focal length in 35mm terms plus beautiful soft focus for both photo and video.
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LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5MM F/1.2 ASPH POWER OIS LENS - £1199.99 Portrait lens delivering an 85mm equivalent focal length and a high-speed aperture for sharp subjects and attractive defocused background.
THE MICRO FOUR THIRDS CONNECTION Handily for potential users of Panasonic & Olympus cameras, both manufacturers use the same sensor format and lens mount. So lenses from either (and some third parties) work equally well on bodies from both - giving a huge range of lenses to choose from!
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Premium Japan made UV filter with multi-coated glass. Available as UV or Circular Poloriser types in 49-82mm filter threads.
High quality SDHC Class 10 compatible memory cards available in a variety of capacities. 10 Year Warranty. See page 20 for details.
LOWEPRO APEX 110AW - £24.99 Rugged and lightweight ‘All Weather’ bag. Fits a CSC camera with kit lens attached, plus memory cards, batteries and accessories.
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IAN COOK I’ve always shot with DSLRs, now I also use Panasonic’s GX7 and GH4. They give me more shooting options than I’d be able to get with my DSLR, which is bulkier and heavier. I got into sports photography when I was commissioned by a friend’s rugby team to shoot a charity match. Since then I’ve covered the London 2012 Olympics, 2010 Ryder Cup, Premier league and international football, UEFA Champions league final and 6 nations rugby.
Image quality is where the Lumix GH4 impresses. It’s weather sealed, has a faster AF and shoots at 12fps. Whilst being cheaper than a full frame camera, it also captures 4K video! I’ve used the GH4 at the 2014 Champions League final and achieved superb results.
If I am covering an event like the Ryder Cup, the GX7 is so light I don’t even know it’s there and it feels really comfortable, with controls that are perfectly laid out. Performance is excellent: images are clean and sharp and focusing is lightning fast. I have been really impressed when pushing the camera at high ISO.
The Lumix G system is really starting to do more than just challenge the DSLR market. It’s pushing boundaries and making people think differently about photography.
Using the GX7’s Wi-Fi and remote options I have been able to trigger shots from behind goals, whilst placing the camera in silent mode enabled me to use it at the Welsh Open Snooker Championships without distracting the players.
“ THE LUMIX G SYSTEM IS REALLY STARTING TO DO MORE THAN JUST CHALLENGE THE DSLR MARKET. IT’S PUSHING BOUNDARIES..”
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SONY’S ALPHA SERIES PROVIDES DSLR COMPARABLE PERFORMANCE IN A SMALLER FORM FACTOR SONY A6000
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Promising quicker autofocus (0.06 seconds) than a DSLR thanks to Fast Hybrid AF and pitched at the advanced amateur, key features here include 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor, eye-level OLED viewfinder, latest generation Bionz X processor and the ability to shoot up to ISO25600 for low light photography without flash. Add in Wi-Fi and NFC and this is a comprehensive all rounder. 24.2 MEGAPIXELS
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The 3-inch LCD with sharp and clear 921,6000 dot resolution can be adjusted down up 90˚ or down by 45˚, enabling otherwise tricky low or high angle shots and giving full vent to creativity.
With a body just 1.19-inches in depth, the A6000 will slot into a jacket pocket with lens detached, whilst the smaller form factor makes it perfect for shoot from the hip for street and travel photography.
SONY NP-FW50 BATTERY - £64.99 Keep shooting for longer! Get a spare Lithium Ion battery for your A6000.
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MANFROTTO ADVANCED SHOULDER BAG II - £29.99
SONY PCK-LM17 SCREEN PROTECTOR - £11.99
Enjoy pro-inspired camera bag features and multiple smart storage options. See page 22 for details.
Does what it says on the tin.
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SONY A7 & 28-70MM LENS - £1399.99
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SONY A7 BODY - £1179.99 SONY A7R BODY - £1599.99 SONY A7S BODY - £2099.99
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SONY A5000 & 16-50MM F/3.5-5.6 LENS - £339.99 Entry-level compact Alpha model with the benefit of large 20.1 megapixel APS-C sensor, RAW and JPEG shooting, AVCHD and MPEG-4 movie capture, 25-point autofocus, ISO16000 low light sensitivity plus 3-inch, 460,800 dot resolution LCD screen via which to compose stills and video.
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SONY RX100 III - £699.99
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Sometimes you just want a smaller camera to get the job done. This ‘pocket rocket’ comes with the advantage of a larger than average one inch sensor and f/1.8 maximum aperture via a Carl Zeiss lens. Add one touch image sharing via NFC and remote control capability.
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SONY RX100 II - £439.99* *AFTER £50 CASHBACK. IN-STORE PRICE £489.99 SONY RX10 - £829.99* *AFTER £50 CASHBACK. IN-STORE PRICE £879.99 20-megapixel top-end bridge camera with 8.3x f/2.8 Carl Zeiss zoom lens.
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SONY HX60 - £269.99* Solidly built compact pocket-sized camera with a whopping 30x optical zoom and class leading 20.4 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor. Factor in Sony’s top-level G lens glass, a latest generation Bionz X processor and Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and we have a perfect travel and everyday camera. 20.4 MEGAPIXELS
*AFTER CASHBACK. IN-STORE PRICE £299.99 SONY HX400 - £309.99* *AFTER £40 CASHBACK. IN-STORE PRICE £349.99
SONY LCS-ELCA LEATHER CASE - £99.99 Beautifully crafted from textured premium leather tailored to the contours of the Sony A7 and A7R.
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SONY LA-EA4 FULL FRAME ADAPTER - £249.99 Get more from your Full Frame E-mount camera with this A-mount lens adapter.
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SONY VG-C1EM BATTERY GRIP - £249.99 Hold steady and shoot sharp with this battery grip suitable for the A7 & A7R. SONY PCK-LM16 SEMI HARD SCREEN PROTECTOR - £11.99
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SONY FE 24-70MM F/4 ZA SSM ZEISS VARIO-SONNAR T* - £949.99
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New compact wide-angle zoom suited to Sony’s full frame E-mount camera line up, offering f/4 maximum aperture throughout the focal range and built-in stabilisation.
SONY FE 70-200MM F/4 G OSS - £1239.99
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Prime lens with bright/fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for attractively defocused backgrounds and better results in low light. Carl Zeiss T* coating minimizes reflection.
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SONY FE 35MM F/2.8 ZA ZEISS SONNAR T* - £699.99
SONY E 55-210MM F/4.5-6.3 OSS BLK/SLV - £199.99* E mount telephoto zoom for APS-C sensor Alpha system cameras suited to bringing the faraway up close and personal, featuring a quiet autofocus ideal for capturing video too.
Expand your telephoto reach with this telephoto zoom for full frame Sony E-mount models that maintains a constant aperture of f/4 to enable low light work.
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SONY FE 55MM F/1.8 ZA ZEISS SONNAR T* - £799.99
*ONLY £129.99 WHEN BOUGHT WITH ANY SONY ALPHA CAMERA
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Prime lens suited to full frame E-mount cameras with f/2.8 to f/22 aperture range plus dust and moisture resistant construction. Carl Zeiss T* coating minimizes reflection.
SONY E 50MM F/1.8 OSS BLACK - £199.99 Mid range telephoto lens perfect for portraiture and featuring an elegantly finished aluminium alloy exterior that is a joy to behold as well as use.
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SONY E 30MM F/3.5 MACRO - £179.99 An elegant 45mm equivalent 1:1 ratio lens with quiet internal autofocus drive that lets photographers get as close as 2.4cm to their subject.
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HOYA REVO FILTERS Premium Japan made UV filter with multi-coated glass. Available as UV or Circular Poloriser types in 49-82mm filter threads.
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MANFROTTO COMPACT ACTION TRIPOD KIT – £59.99 Aluminium legged tripod with ergonomic joystick head and scroll wheel locking mechanism. Designed to work perfectly with compact system cameras.
LENSPEN - £9.99 The superior lens cleaning system for all fine optics. Comes with retractable dust removal brush and a special non-liquid cleaning element, designed to never dry out.
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JOE CORNISH Joe Cornish, one of the world’s leading landscape photographers and author of First Light: A Landscape Photographer’s Art, talks about his experiences with the Sony Alpha 7R Q: What kit have you recently been shooting on and why? I confess I am a ‘multi-format photographer, using the shooting gear I need to suit the assignment of the moment. Currently I am using the Sony A7r with Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA and Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA prime lenses, and a number of Nikon lenses via a Metabones adapter, shooting landscapes in Yorkshire, the Cairngorms, Iceland, Wales, Cornwall. Stop Press: also now acquired the Zeiss 24-70mm f/4 zoom. I imagine every walking/climbing/mountaineering photographer dreams of a super high quality camera that is also really small and light. The Sony A7r may well be the first camera that truly fits that description. Q: How have you found the A7r and what have you shot? First of all it is truly diminutive. In size it compares to a compact SLR of the film era, but is lighter. It feels good in the hand; I have hand-held a number of shots but mainly I have used it on a tripod where I have been able to assess the lens and general image quality more analytically, using it like a micro-view camera. It is also easy to use lenses
from my Nikon and other third party systems via an adapter, when the camera is tripod-mounted. The two new Sony Carl Zeiss prime lenses, 35mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/1.8 really are amazing. They are bitingly sharp at virtually every aperture. In fact, I now frequently do without the post production capture and output sharpening for print in some cases, because there is such an abundance of fine detail in the focused zones. This makes for a ‘rounder’, more organic looking print. The 55mm also offers convincing ‘drop focus’ effects; it is fully useable wide open. Colour straight out of the box is very good, but the most impressive characteristic of the sensor is the dynamic range. This approaches medium format in its breadth, and gives abundant shadow and highlight recovery, and therefore enormous scope for interpretation of the files. To have this level of image quality in such a small and light camera is unprecedented. I already know from scrutinising the files close up that the print quality will be breathtaking.
“TO HAVE THIS LEVEL OF IMAGE QUALITY IN SUCH A SMALL AND LIGHT CAMERA IS UNPRECEDENTED”
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Korean manufacturer making high quality lenses since 1972 & putting the photographer fully in control of their image making with manual features & creative focal lengths. 1
7.5MM F/3.5 - £259.99 Compact ultra-wide fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras offering manual focusing and stunning 180˚ degree angle of view.
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8MM F/2.8 FISHEYE - £285.99 Small manual focus fisheye lens featuring fast f/2.8 aperture, available in Fuji/Sony system mounts.
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12MM F/2 - £329.99 High quality option available in Fuji/Sony fit. Offers 18mm equivalent on APS-C sensor cameras. Manual focus with aperture control.
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300MM F/6.3 MIRROR - £274.99 Ideal for travel and nature photographers, this high quality, compact telephoto prime lens available in MFT, Fuji & Sony mounts.
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HOYA REVO FILTERS Premium Japan made UV filter with multi-coated glass to increase light transmission, while specialized UV glass absorbs UV for sharper images with less haze. Available as UV or Circular Poloriser types in 49-82mm filter threads.
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LENSPEN - £9.99 JOBY GORILLAPOD HYBRID - £29.99
Portable, take anywhere mini tripod system with bend and twist flexibility; integral ball head for 90˚tilts and 360˚ pans. See the full range of Joby tripods in-store.
Simple fuss-free solution to wipe lens glass free from greasy fingerprints and smears in a fast, easy motion, ensuring clean, clear photography. Also cleans dust and sticky dust. A great little tool; watch the video at www.lenspen.com
OPTECH STRAPS The leading manufacturer of neoprene camera straps offers a USA manufactured solution specifically for mirrorless compact system cameras. Along with a range of other styles and sizes.
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NISSIN i40 FLASHGUN - £169.99 Easy to use and handily compact yet powerful, TIPA award winning flashgun perfectly proportioned for Fuji, Sony & MFT systems. Weighing just over 200g, it’s ideal for when you are on the move, features an LED video light, wireless TTL, tilting/rotating flash head, supporting up to 1/8,000 seconds shutter speed and powerful GN40 (ISO 100 /M 105mm).
LCE SD & MICRO SD CARDS High quality SDHC Class 10 compatible memory cards available in a variety of capacities. Includes storage case for protection. Ideal for fast transfer and storage of photos, videos, music and all types of data files. 10 Year Warranty. SD - CLASS 10 4GB - £9.99 8GB - £12.99 16GB - £19.99 32GB - £34.99 MICRO SD- CLASS 10 16GB - £19.99 32Gb - £34.99
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LOWEPRO APEX 110AW - £24.99
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Rugged and lightweight ‘All Weather’ bag designed for outdoor and travel photographers. Fits a system camera with kit lens attached, plus memory cards, batteries and accessories. Adjustable shoulder strap and grab handle.
LOWEPRO PASSPORT SLING III - £44.99 Soft sided, contemporary styled protection for your camera plus tablet computer. Fits a system camera plus lens, extra lens or flash, smartphone and personal items. Free media case worth £20.
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LOWEPRO TRANSIT SLING 250AW - £82.99 All Weather sling-style bag for conveniently fast retrieval of camera and lenses, making it especially suited to street photographers who don’t want to miss a moment. ‘UltraFlex’ system adapts to carry requirements. Free media case worth £20.
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MANFROTTO TRIPODS & BAGS Italian design and engineering excellence at an affordable price; no wonder Manfrotto is the go-to brand for strong yet lightweight tripods and bags for photographers of all disciplines and skill sets.
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PIXI TRIPOD - £24.99
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Durable and lightweight mini tabletop tripod, ideal for smaller system cameras. Features universal 1/4-screw thread and push button mechanism to lock or unlock the ball joint.
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COMPACT ACTION TRIPOD KIT - £59.99
Enjoy pro-inspired camera bag features and multiple storage options, included sturdy inner pads, zippered top opening and tough fabric on the exterior bottom part.
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ADVANCED HOLSTER SMALL - £19.99 Sometimes you want just the bare essentials of camera and memory cards. There are two side pockets and interior modular media pouch. Carries camera body and standard kit lens. WAS £29.99.
Aluminium legged tripod with ergonomic joystick head and scroll wheel locking mechanism. Designed to work perfectly with compact system cameras.
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ADVANCED SHOULDER BAG II - £29.99
BE FREE TRIPOD - £139.99 Compact and lightweight aluminium travel tripod with legs that fold neatly around the head and quick release plate attachment. Includes dedicated shoulder bag.
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MT 190 XPRO3 TRIPOD + HALF PRICE XPRO 3-WAY HEAD - £199.98 The award winning, classic ‘190’ series offers the ultimate in creative flexibility plus sturdy yet lightweight build quality. Twinned with Manfrotto’s compact and reliable 3-way head.
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ML360 CONTINUOUS LED LIGHT - £79.99 Continuous lighting solution with 36 LEDs, suitable for use with a compact camera or entry level DSLR – use it hand held, fit it to a tripod or mount it on a flash shoe, either horizontally or vertically, thanks to two shoe attachments.
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STORE LOCATOR In the photographic business since the 1950’s, when we set up our first shop in Guildford, London Camera Exchange’s core values of expertise, integrity and value remain evident today in all our 28 stores. LCE has moved with the times, accumulating experienced staff who are experts in dealing in photographic and optical equipment. We’re also well known for secondhand stock and can offer fantastic ‘old for new’ part-exchange. In a fast moving market prices can change rapidly, so please visit LCEgroup. co.uk for the latest deals. We will match prices for items in stock against authorised dealers, so in the unlikely event you see a product offered cheaper elsewhere, please ask. We accept all standard forms of payment in-store, PayPal via our website and can offer finance deals to spread the cost of any purchase. Please see our website or ask in-store for further details. Finally, make sure you sign up to our email newsletter to avoid missing upcoming offers!
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