Issue 995

2019

ISSUE NO. 995

EPSON:

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: SWAINS Q&A

GITZO |

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HONOR

SONY Q&A |

LEXAR

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MANFROTTO |

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OFF THE NEWS PRESS

WELCOME To Pixel Magazine

FUJIFILM:

Welcome to issue 995, our final issue as Co. Editor in Chief.

Life is an evolution. Our lives have evolved rapidly in the last year and life is taking us in a multitude of directions in both our personal and professional lives. The time has come to hand over the Pixel reigns to the person who can give it the care and attention it deserves.

That person, has been hand selected by us and is none other than our head contributor, Antony Meadley. Antony is not only one of our closest friends, but one of the most talented humans we know. He has been a Professional Photographer and Filmmaker for over 30 years and we cannot wait to see what he brings to the Pixel table. We are also thrilled to still be involved with the publication as contributors so you wont get rid of us completely!

If you would like to keep in touch to follow our

photographic journey, you can get us @thelukeandmandy on Instragram and our website www.lukeandmandy.com.

We would also like to say a massive thank you to all the brands that have supported Pixel during our time here.

Special thanks goes to Sony, Swains, Fujifilm, Sigma, Vitec & MPB.com for being our biggest supporters.

It’s been a true honour to have this role and we are extremely excited for the future of Pixel.

We really hope you enjoy this issue and many more to come over the months and years.

Over to you Antony!

Luke & Mandy Co. Editor in Chief

NEXT GENERATION SILVER HALIDE PHOTO PAPER ‘MAXIMA’ LAUNCHES Fujifilm President Kenji Sukeno officially announced the ‘Maxima’ Photo Paper on 15th September 2018 at Photokina. The exciting new paper is now available in the UK. With photographers caring more and more about what precious paper their work is printed on, it’s always intriguing to see what brands come up with.

With Fujifilm’s Crystal Archive (FCA) Professional range of C41 process traditional colour papers continuing to lead the market in commercial photo printing and exhibition work, a new paper is now available in the UK.

For more information: Peter Wigington 01234 572138 www.originalphotopaper.com

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Q&A

SONY: TALKING TOUGH WITH CHRIS COUZENS

After the incredible response to Sonys TOUGH SD cards, we reached out to Chris Couzens, Head of Sales & Marketing, RME Corporate Media (UK & Scandinavia) to talk all things TOUGH.

Pixel: Everyone is talking about the Pixel: Everyone is talking about the TOUGH SD cards and we think they TOUGH SD cards and we think they have been one of the most exciting have been one of the most exciting photographic releases of the year. photographic releases of the year.

Did you anticipate such a positive Did you anticipate such a positive response? response?

Chris Couzens: Its great to see such Chris Couzens: It’s great to see such a positive response. We were excited a positive response. We were excited when we decided to launch the TOUGH when we decided to launch the TOUGH SD cards, bringing a new concept and SD cards, bringing a new concept and an amended form factor to the market is an updated form factor to the market is always a major challenge, however when always a major challenge, however when it’s as positively received as TOUGH has it’s as positively received as TOUGH has been in market, it makes the hard work been in market, it makes the hard work worthwhile. One challenge we faced was worthwhile. finding the best way to communicate the benefits of a new and unique concept, PL: What was the inspiration behind that said we received very positive making the TOUGH SD cards? feedback and lots of attention during Photokina in Cologne where we were CC: We put ourselves into the shoes able to demonstrate all the key features of the photographers and consider of the TOUGH range. what’s most important to them. Read and write speed is always critical and PL: What was the inspiration behind so with a Read Speed of 300MB/s and making the TOUGH SD cards?

Write Speed of 299MB/s, we have this covered, ensuring that Sony has the CC: We put ourselves into the shoes fastest SD card in the world. We also of the photographers and consider understand the importance of securing what’s most important to them. Read and ensuring that data remains safe, and write speed is always critical and a critical factor for any photographer. so with a Read Speed of 300MB/s Put simply: photographers need a card and Write Speed of 299MB/s, we have they can rely on. With this in mind, we

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Over 80 years of experience in photography goes into every camera we make. It’s part of what makes the FUJIFILM X Series special

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TESTED

GITZO:

SHOOTING WITH THE CENTURY NECK CAMERA STRAP

This month, Luke & Mandy went out and about in the South of France to test one of Gitzo’s new camera straps. All images shared on these pages are taken whilst Luke or Mandy were wearing the Century Neck Strap. Luke Woodford shares their thoughts...

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Photo of Mandy in Toulouse by Luke, featuring Minuit

was really excited to test one of the new Gitzo straps. As with all Gitzo products, they look the part and you can expect them to be made to an extremely high standard (this is made in Italy). It’s certainly both of those things!

I love the aesthetic of this product.

It’s instantly recognisable as a Gitzo product and looks very stylish.

I tested the Century Neck strap over a week period. I went out shooting for a total of 35 hours in this time. With a product like this, first impressions are

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important but the key is how you feel about it over a period of time. It securely holds most full-frame cameras, rangefinders, and premium CSC cameras. We did our test with a Sony a7riii and G Master 2470 f2.8 as it’s a camera we regularly use.

We notoriously shoot a lot, especially at the moment with everything we are working on over in France. We are either holding or having a camera round our necks. We are often in some sort of pain so it would be interesting to see if the Century Neck Strap improved this!

TESTED

Gitzo is a premium brand so people will know that the camera attached is likely to be expensive, but realistically, being such a specialised brand, it’s not so recognisable to the average thief.

At the end of our week of testing, after Mandy had also used the strap for some street sessions, we sat down and had a chat about our thoughts on the product.

We both felt that when you initially put the Century Neck Strap around your neck it feels very comfortable but a little strange because it’s completely different from standard straps. Once you get used to it, you wouldn’t be

Photo by Mandy in the streets of Auch

“Once you get used to it, you wouldn’t be without it. The build quality is as premium as it gets. If you’re a pro photographer or an enthusiast who takes photos a lot, this product is a very worth investment.”

Photo of Mandy by Luke, in L’Hôtel Particulier Guilhon, Lectoure, featuring Minuit

The Century Neck Strap has two ways to attach to your camera. Either the ring-type camera attachment system or a universal 10 mm wide band attachment for standard camera loops. It doesn’t make a difference to the strap when in use but it’s always nice to have options, especially if you have a preference.

Putting it on for the first time, it felt quite stiff. This is because we have been using our native camera strap for a long time. You can’t wrap it round your hands like you can with native straps and it doesn’t bend fully round your neck, but why should it? It’s not designed to be the same, it’s designed to be different. If it’s the same, what’s the point? It just takes a bit of getting used to.

There is a suede-like texture on the inside of the strap which is really soft. We definitely noticed the difference to standard camera straps which tend to be scratchy and uncomfortable after a long shoot.

One thing that isn’t often talked about is switching camera straps to lower the risk of theft. By this we mean not advertising what camera you have with your native strap. If you’ve been paying attention over the last year, you will know we were victims of a very large camera theft in Italy. Since then, we try to be as careful as possible.

It just makes sense not to advertise what camera you own when in a potentially risky place or situation. You could argue that without it. The build quality is as premium as it gets. If you’re a pro photographer or an enthusiast who takes photos a lot, this product is a very worthwhile investment.

www.manfrotto.co.uk/gitzo

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“The edge-to-edge sharpness of these lenses has enabled me to push the boundaries of my creativity.”

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Mike Will - @m.visuals @uk.shooters Sony Europe Imaging Ambassador

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EPSON: SCAN UP TO 30 PHOTOS IN 30 SECONDS

WITH EPSON’S FASTFOTO FF-680W SCANNER

Digitising your collection of printed photos doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming - this Wi-Fi scanner with auto feeder can scan up to 30 photos in 30 seconds. With its automated features, photos are enhanced and ready to share in just a few clicks.

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ow do you preserve and digitally share precious printed photos?

What if you have stacks of photo albums and boxes containing hundreds of photos? Epson’s new FastFoto FF680W provides a quick and easy solution.

Manually positioning and scanning a printed photo can be time consuming, so when you have hundreds of photos it can seem like a monumental and unachievable task. Thanks to the auto feeder, the FastFoto FF-680W scanner provides the ultimate solution as it can scan up to 30 photos in 30 seconds.

It scans assorted shapes and sizes including standard, square, panoramic and instant photos, from 9x13cm up to 21x91cm (panoramic). It’s also intelligent, knowing when to scan both the front and back - automatically capturing special handwritten notes on the back of photos.

Enhancing thousands of photos is quick and easy with the FastFoto FF680W using the included software. While you can opt to manually edit the photos, there’s a suite of impressive automatic features that you can individually select to ensure all photos are ready to share immediately. This includes cropping, rotating, restoring colours in faded photos and enhancing brightness, contrast and colour. There’s also the option to automatically save both an enhanced and original version of the scan – great if you want an untouched backup.

Sharing and storing files has been made easy too. The software allows you to choose a file type that’s right for your needs: small and easy to share JPEGs or large TIFFs for maximum image quality.

Helping to put the next step in motion, the FastFoto software lets you share images via email, and automatically upload images to cloud services such as Dropbox and Google Drive .

This versatile scanner can be used for much more than photos; it can archive a range of single or double-sided papers at 45ppm vertically up to A4. Scan and organise cherished and important documents such as school certificates and reports, kid’s drawings, newspaper clippings or just household admin. It can

Key features

even handle panoramic images – great for digitising school group photos. And thanks to the OCR software, scanned documents are editable in Word or Excel and PDFs are searchable.

“We have been asked many times for a fast print scanner and having had an opportunity to put the Epson FF-680W through its paces, I can promise our customers will not be disappointed with both quality and speed. We have already sold out of our first two consignments, but don’t worry we have more stock on the way.”

- Danny Williams, Managing Director at Swains

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Automatically scan up to 30 photos in 30 seconds .

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FastFoto software simplifies and speeds up processing with auto: cropping, deskew, rotation, restore faded colours (old photos), enhancement (brightness, contrast and colour), red-eye removal.

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FastFoto software lets you share images via email and directly upload images to cloud services such as Dropbox and Google Drive .

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It detects and captures special handwritten notes on the back of the photo automatically.

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Scan photos with different shapes and sizes. It can scan standard, square, panoramic and instant photos, from 9x13cm up to 21x91cm (panoramic).

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FastFoto software batch-processes photos and saves images efficiently e.g. option to save just an enhanced version, or with the original and enhanced version

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Choose a file type that’s right for you: small and easy to share JPEGs or large TIFFs for maximum quality at 600dpi optical resolution.

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Archiving single or double-sided papers at 45ppm from newspaper clippings and children’s drawings, to receipts, important school achievements, birth certificates, house deeds and household admin.

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OCR software makes scanned documents editable in Word or Excel and PDFs are searchable.

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Protect delicate photos, stamps or documents by scanning inside the supplied carrier sheet while in slowscan mode.

For more information contact Swains today 01485 536200

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SWAINS:

NEWS Q&A

CATCHING UP WITH DANNY WILLIAMS Earlier in the year, we visited Danny Williams, Managing Director at Swains shiny new HQ. We thought it was only fitting that we caught up with him again at the beginning of this year to see whats been going on in Swains world.

PL: What products particularly stood out for you in 2018?

Pixel: How would you describe ‘2018 for Swains’?

Danny Williams: Its proved to be a tough year once more, not helped by the unknown around what will happen regarding Brexit. However we as a company are still focused on promoting output in conjunction with Fujifilm and Katie, who looks after our gifting and frame business, is always looking for new ideas to help lab owners encourage consumers to do more with their captured images.

Katie said “Working closely with Fujifilm on new output ideas linked to the Imagine software has certainly helped grow our sales throughout 2018 within the Fujifilm Digital Imaging Service stores”.

We are also planning to launch some exciting new lines and with the return of Lexar, we are all confident that we can make 2019 a successful year.

PL: What products sold best for you last year?

DW: Polaroid instant cameras were very popular in the lead up to Christmas, due to the cameras being supplied in a Gift Kit, containing a film and photo print box.

Classic design and contemporary style combined with modern features makes the Polaroid cameras a popular choice.

35mm film sales just keep on growing at an alarming rate, the only problem seems to be keeping up with demand.

DW: KiiPix was a great product for us this year. This was a new line for us but we saw the potential and knew it would be a success, especially as KiiPix had commissioned a huge advertising campaign for cinema and TV as well as the eye-catching in-store POS and merchandisers.

To support our retailers in offering consumers more bespoke personalised items, we introduced Novachrome DyeSublimation products. Ranging from mugs, cushions, photo slates and jigsaws to teddy bears and candles. The range is always evolving with new lines added monthly.

Frames and Albums are always popular and we always aim to meet the ever changing trends and fashions. Producing a yearly printed catalogue allows us to showcase our extensive range plus having the Swains website allows us to launch any new or seasonal ranges within the year.

PL: How are you finding your new HQ now you and the team have well and truly settled in?

retailers. The number of accounts placing orders this year has increased over 50%.

To reward retailers placing online orders through the Swains website they will be automatically entered into our new monthly competition to win a free prize. iD Station has experienced consistent growth over the last couple of years and currently has over 200 users in the UK. ID users see a steady increase in digital passports and the latest introduction of online renewals for child passports will grow the numbers even further. The Government plans to receive 90% of passports renewals digitally by 2020, so ID station could become the best purchase retailers make this year. We will focus on helping them with this decision.

PL: How do you see the mirrorless camera market evolving in 2019?

DW: Further growth over 2018 is best guess. This is one sector of the camera market which is still growing and is taking further market share away from DSLR as technology improves and users are moving across to the smaller, more compact format.

DW: Everybody has settled into our new promises very well. The open plan office layout has been particularly beneficial as different departments are able to easily support each other as well as creating a more unified working environment. Because we were able to design the offices we were able to create a bespoke interior allowing us to have everything we wanted.

PL: What are your thoughts on Photokina cancelling the 2019 show?

PL: Do you think we might see more brands distributed through Swains in 2019?

PL: Any employees you would like to mention that particularly stood out for you last year within the Swains company?

DW: I do and we have some exciting new optical and storage lines planned for launch around The Photography Show. It’s planned that both new ranges will be featured separately having their own stands at TPS

After spending over 30 years in the photo industry, Malcolm Tullett has decided It’s time to relax and retire. We would like to thank Malcolm for all the service and support he has given Swains International plc. We all wish him well and hope he enjoys his well-earned rest.

PL: What’s Swains’ focus going into 2019?

DW: The Swains website continues to be a huge focus for us. Since launching in November 2014 we have invested heavily making it a “One-Stop-Shop” for our

DW: It doesn’t surprise us being so close to the last one held in September 2018, money is quite tight and many manufacturers try and plan new launches around large exhibitions. So to try and plan new launches so close would always be a challenge.

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VITEC:

CELEBRATING SUCCESS OF THE Befree COLLECTION WITH THREE NEW TRAVEL TRIPODS

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Befree Nerissimo Manfrotto presents the Befree Nerissimo, the most elegant travel tripod for advanced hobbyist

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BRISTOL CAMERAS:

HIRING FULL TIME SALES ADVISER! The iconic independent retailer are looking for a full time sales adviser for their shop and mail order business.

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ristol Cameras are looking for a smart individual who is able to multi task and work at a fast pace under pressure. They should be confident and self driven with great sales skills. We are looking for someone who is quick and keen to learn and grow into the business opportunities. Good telephone communication as well as confident at navigating around our system plus willingness to assist with the mail order

No prior photographic retail experience £13K – 16K

team. If you feel you have these qualities and happy to take on challenges we would love to hear from you.

Experience in photographic retail - £18K - £19K

The full time sales position will be working 5 days a week including Saturday with a day off in the week, 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Experience in a senior position with photographic retail - £21K+

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NIKON:

ANNOUNCING THE NIKKOR Z 14–30MM F/4 The brand have announced the addition of an ultra-wide angle zoom for their Z system.

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ikon is adding the NIKKOR Z 14– 30mm f/4 to the new range of fullframe S-Line lenses designed for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Boasting a compact build and a flat front element, this retractable ultra-wide-angle zoom widens the creative opportunities for Nikon Z photographers. It’s great for stills, and even better for video.

The NIKKOR Z 14–30mm f/4 is the world’s first full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens to boast a flat front element. This unique design feature allows use of 82 mm filters without the need for bulky filter holders. Photographers get more control and more freedom whether shooting landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, interiors, or movies.

A compact build, retractable lens mechanism, and extensive weather sealing, ready this lens for travel.

New NIKKOR Z optical formulas, and fast communication between lens and camera, ensure the distortion common to wide-angle photography is minimised. Sharpness is exceptional.

A constant f/4 aperture lets movie shooters track from bright daylight to shadowy interiors with ease.

RRP: £1349 www.nikon.co.uk

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OFF THE PRESS

SONY:

ANNOUNING THE NEXT GENERATION Α6400 MIRRORLESS CAMERA!

We have been eagerly awaiting a Sony release and it’s not going to disappoint! The A6400 has Real-time Eye Autofocus, Real-time Tracking and World’s Fastest Autofocus. The exciting new camera boats excellent image quality, compact design and many advanced technologies from Sony’s full-frame line-up.

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he α6400 brings many of Sony’s most advanced technologies from their acclaimed full-frame lineup to a compact, lightweight APS-C camera. The speedy new camera boasts the world’s fastesti AF acquisition of 0.02iiseconds, while also introducing the new advanced ‘Real-time Eye AF’ and ‘Real-time Tracking’ capabilities. Also included is high speed shooting at up to 11 fpsiv with AF/AE tracking, a newgeneration BIONZ X image processing engine that produces excellent image quality, 4Kvi video recording, a 180-degree fully tiltable LCD touch screen and much more, making it the ultimate tool for all types of creators ranging from professionals to everyday vloggers.

Pricing and Availability The α6400 will ship in Europe in February 2019 priced at approximately £950.

It will also be offered as a kit with the SELP1650 lens priced at approximately £1,000 or in a kit with the SEL18135 lens priced at approximately £1,300.

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Key Features •

World’s Fastest 0.02 seconds AF acquisition speed plus 425 phasedetection and contrast-detection AF points covering approximately 84% of image area

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Advanced Real-time Eye AF

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New Real-time Tracking for object trackinga`

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24.2MP APS-C Exmor™ CMOS image sensor and latest-generation BIONZ X™ image processor

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180-degree fully tiltable LCD touch screen for self-recording

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High-speed continuous shooting at up to 11 fps mechanical shutter / 8 fps silent shooting with continuous AF/AE tracking

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High-resolution 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, plus advanced AF speed and stability

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Interval recording for time-lapse videos

For full product details, please visit www.sony.co.uk

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LEXAR:

THE MAMMOTH OF MEMORY CARDS!

Lexar are starting 2019 with a bang with the announcement of the new Lexar® Professional 633x SDXC™ UHS-I card with 1 terabyte (1TB) of memory. The memory market is extremely exciting right now and this is a fantastic addition.

Shoot and record more of what you love without changing cards with this high-capacity 1TB memory card that supplies the space you need for capturing all the action.

Designed for your mid-range DSLR, HD camcorder, or 3D camera, the Lexar® Professional 633x SDXC™ UHS-I card lets you quickly capture, and transfer high-quality photos and stunning 1080p full-HD, 3D, and 4K video 2 , with read speeds of up to 633x (95MB/s) 1 . This Class 10 card leverages UHS-I technology to deliver high-speed performance to get the shot you want, while providing the reliability you need.

“Almost fifteen years ago, Lexar announced a 1GB SD™ card. Today, we are excited to announce 1TB of storage capacity in the same convenient form factor. As consumers continue to demand greater storage for their cameras, the combination of high-speed performance with a 1TB option now offers a solution for content creators who shoot large volumes of high-resolution images and 4K video,” said Joey Lopez, Senior Marketing Manager.

All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability. The 1TB Lexar® Professional 633x SDXC™ UHS-I card is available now at an MSRP of €439.99. It also comes with a limitedlifetime warranty.

Lexar will be exhibiting at this year’s CES, Las Vegas, Nevada January 8 th – 11 th , the worlds largest consumer technology show.

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UHS II SD SF-G TOUGH World’s toughest and fastest SD card sony.net/sfgt

FASTEST:

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With 300MB/s Read Speed, the SF-G TOUGH allows you to transfer data faster and save precious time, while the 299MB/s Write Speed enables longer highspeed continuous burst mode shooting in high resolution.

· 18x Stronger* · Waterproof (IPX8) – Up to 72 hours under 5 meters depth · Dustproof (IP6X)

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HONOR:

10 LITE PHONE DAZZLES WITH DESIGN AND AI FRONT CAMERA

The flourishing phone brand are back with a stylish little number, the HONOR 10 Lite. HONOR call it “The perfect Selfie Companion” and with a low RRP, it certainly could be...

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ONOR has launched the new HONOR 10 Lite, a stylish selfie phone at an unbeatable price point of £199.99. With an AI-powered 24MP front camera, a slim dewdrop notch and a shimmering colour gradient back, the HONOR 10 Lite is as stylish as it is affordable. Be your best self with HONOR 10 Lite’s smart photography Following HONOR’s long history of selfie-strong smartphones, the HONOR 10 Lite is pushing the boundaries even further. The AI powered camera can recognise eight real-time scenarios and identifies different environments instantly, allowing you to take pictures anytime, anywhere. The front camera also features 3D facial recognition and light fusion technology, ensuring you always look your best in every scenario.

DESIGN The HONOR 10 Lite rear design is made from eight layers of shimmering material for a dazzling visual effect.

Inspired by the lights and colours of its surroundings, the HONOR 10 Lite’s vibrant gradient colour choices include the newly introduced Sky Blue, which has a luminescent gradient effect that fades from light grey to blue, inspired by the natural light spectrum, as well as the classic Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black.

To complement the range of captivating colours, the HONOR 10 Lite also offers a 6.21 inch FullView HD screen display, with an over 90% screen-to-body ratio for a better viewing experience.

“The HONOR 10 Lite fuses AI photography with exceptional design, offering an unrivalled selfie device for smartphone users around the world,” said Michael Pan, President of HONOR Western Europe. “This device, and its features, marks another step of the HONOR journey to bring industrydefining products to a dedicated global fanbase.”

RRP: £199 www.hihonor.com/uk

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MANFROTTO: UPDATING THE PRO LIGHT REDBEE

COLLECTION WITH TWO NEW BACKPACKS

The dominating brand has updated its Pro Light RedBee camera backpack collection with the new Redbee-310 and Redbee- 110 models.

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completely new compact size, the two new Pro Light RedBee camera backpacks were conceived for a range of users, from professional photographers to independent content creators and videographers.

The new Pro Light RedBee-310 and RedBee-110 camera backpacks are the ideal carrying solutions for any photographer, enabling kit to be organised in a versatile, practical and convenient way. They meet professional photographers’ need for a spacious and reliable backpack to carry their essential equipment when they are on the go.

The smart design of the Pro Light RedBee-310 allows it to safely carry a 400mm lens attached to a pro DSLR and one more DSLR body with 2-3 additional lenses; or a modular video camera and lenses. The RedBee310 camera backpack incorporates a safe rear access for camera gear, with flexible dividers and a zippered mesh system to keep camera kit separate from other items, e.g. 15” laptop or tablet, rain cover. RRP £159.95.

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The Pro Light RedBee-110 can safely carry 2 premium CSC bodies with 70/200 mm lens attached and additional lenses, or a premium CSC, a foldable drone and a handheld camera gimbal. Pro Light RedBee camera backpacks incorporate a safe rear access for camera gear, with flexible dividers and a zippered mesh system to keep camera kit separate from other items, e.g. 13” laptop or tablet, rain cover. RRP £139.95.

The new Pro Light RedBee-310 and RedBee-110 backpacks have new and improved features. The enhanced external look includes a new front pocket, a zipper locker to safely hold all your gear, and a side tripod connection.

There is also a side access point, for those who want to grab their camera and capture moments on the go, and a quick access to gear from the top of the bag.

Manfrotto Pro Light RedBee-310 and RedBee-110 backpacks are specially designed to carry traditional camera bodies and lenses, handheld gimbal stabilisers and action cameras in order to meet each professional’s specific needs.

We eagery anticipated what other new Manfrotto await the photography world in 2019!

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gitzo: UPDATING THE PRO LIGHT REDBEE

UP TO COLLECTION WITH TWO NEW BACKPACKS

1.000 hours of UV exposure

To guarantee your tripod can withstand the elements so you can keep on shooting.

In Italy quality is measured in centuries, not years. Manfrotto tripods have been outperforming the competition for the last 50 years. With 40+ technology patents to our name we continue to innovate and set the standards which all others follow. A 10 year guarantee comes with all tripods of the Befree series, but they are actually built for a lifetime.

Make your next tripod the last one you’ll ever need.

Discover the lightest and highest performing Manfrotto tripod: manfrotto.com/befree

AWARDS 2018

MADE IN ITALY

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