It's a question we hear all of the time: How do I get photos taken with my pop-up flash to look better? Diffusion is usually a good option for cutting down on unflattering shadows, which is why Gary Fong created his Puffer pop-up flash diffuser. The diffuser itself is supported by a bracket mounted to the camera's hot shoe. The older model worked with a wide variety of DSLRs, but the new release specifically cares for the needs of those in the Sony and Konica Minolta camps. Functionally spea...
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Zoltan Arva-Toth
Hama has released a range of colourful mini tripods. Complete with a ball head, these little accessories measure just 24x120mm when closed and weigh in at 110 grams. Extendible to a maximum height of 180mm, the Hama mini tripods come in a choice of white, orange, green and pink to match the colour of your digital compact camera or mini camcorder. Available now across Europe, these mini tripods cost €9.99 apiece.
Website: Hama
Hama Press Release
Mini tripods –...
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Zoltan Arva-Toth
The Flex from Switronix is a patent-pending, handle mounted DSLR remote unit that triggers HD video start and stop recording for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D digital SLR cameras. Its unique gooseneck arm houses an optic to be positioned within line of sight to the remote sensor on the Canon cameras. Once positioned, the remote transmits a signal through the optic when the button is depressed. Powered by two AAA batteries (included), the Flex DSLR remote will ...
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Mark Goldstein
The new Lastolite sync block is ideal for photographers who want the benefits of using a radio trigger but do not have a sync connection socket on their flashgun. The Lastolite sync block costs £15.00 and is compatible with any radio trigger featuring a PC sync/X sync socket.
Lastolite Press Release
New Sync Block for Remote Triggers
The new Lastolite sync block (non TTL) is ideal for photographers who want the benefits of using a radio trigger but do not have a s...
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Zoltan Arva-Toth
The existing Lastolite RayD8 c5600 continuous lighting kit now features a new reflector dish assembly. Thanks to a new extension tube that allows the use of a more compact reflector, this kit is now shipped in a single box. The Lastolite RayD8 c5600 lighting kit with the new reflector is available now from JP Distribution, at a suggested retail price of £287 including value added tax.
Press Release
New Reflector Dish For RayD8 c5600
The existing RayD8 c5600 continuo...
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Zoltan Arva-Toth
Think Tank Photo has released two water-resistant, seam-sealed rain covers for 70-200 and smaller lenses: the Hydrophobia 70-200 and the Hydrophobia Flash 70-200 with built-in flash protector. Featuring side arm holes for focusing and accessing switches, they allow DSLRs to be turned vertically. And now, without exposing their expensive bodies and lenses to the elements, photographers can change memory cards and batteries without taking off the rain covers. A key feature ...
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Zoltan Arva-Toth
The new f/stop range from Billingham has been designed for those occasions when you want to travel light, but without compromise. The f/stop bags provide you with the level of protection, style and craftsmanship you’d expect from a Billingham, but in compact form that allows you to adapt them – inside and out, to suit your specific needs. The f/stops come in two sizes; the f/2.8 and – in keeping with lens f/stop convention – the larger f/1.4. Both are available in...
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Zoltan Arva-Toth
Sigma UK have managed to slash the price of several of their specialist, professional lenses by securing lower cost prices from their parent company in Japan. The lenses in question include the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye, the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye, the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye, the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Fisheye, the 180mm f/3.5 EX DG HSM Macro, the 800mm f/5.6 APO EX DG (pictured), the 100-300mm f/4 EX IF DG HSM, 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM a...
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