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Vanguard adds bags to Veo City range The range of Veo City bags from Vanguard has been expanded with new shoulder bags and backpacks. These will sit alongside the existing Technical Packs and Cross Body Bags. The latest additions are designed for DSLR and mirrorless camera systems, plus a selection of accessories. All Veo City bags are made from a backs maximise comfort and improve ventilation, while the straps reduce strain and slipping. Prices range from £179.99 for the smallest B37 model to £219.99 for the largest B46. Check out our First test on page 45 of this issue
f/1.2 is compact and light, tipping the scales at 745g and measuring 108.8mm in length. This is, in part, down to a floating focusing mechanism which reduces lens size and weight – it is 30% lighter than the company’s L-Mount 35mm lens with the same maximum aperture. Dust- and splash-resistant, the lens features a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element and has a programmable AFL button. An aperture ring lock switch, aperture ring click switch and focus mode switch are also provided, along with a petal lens hood. Having launched in April, the lens is now available for £1299. sigmauk.com to find out more about the B46. The shoulder bags are available in two sizes – seven and ten litres. They’re designed to accommodate a DSLR or large mirrorless model with three to four lenses, a tripod and a 13in laptop. They also feature internal and external pockets for additional storage and include a space for a power bank to charge cameras and accessories on the go. The bags cost £149.99 and £169.99. Both backpacks and shoulder bags come in two colourways – grey and navy blue. vanguardworld.co.uk
durable, water-repellent, air-textured yarn coated in two layers of water- resistant polyurethane. Waterproof zips and a separate rain cover are also included for complete peace of mind, while high-density, shock- absorbent foam keeps kit protected. The backpacks come in three sizes, with 12-, 16- and 21-litre capacities available. The largest version will accommodate a pro-sized DSLR or mirrorless camera, up to six lenses, a tripod and a 16in laptop. Contoured
At this year’s NAB Show, Western Digital launched new Sandisk storage technologies offering enhanced speed and capacity, including a huge 4TB SD card. The range includes the next-gen Sandisk SD Express and microSD Express cards in 128GB and 256GB capacities, achieving transfer speeds up to 4.4 times faster than previous models. The company also showcased its professional 2TB Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I and microSDXC UHS-I memory cards, along with a 4TB Sandisk Extreme Pro SDUC UHS-I card, offering massive capacity in the traditional SD form factor. Not stopping there, Sandisk Professional has added further desktop hard drive solutions with 24TB enterprise-class 7200RPM Ultrastar drives, specifically made with the demands of 4K, 8K and VR content workflows in mind. More professional additions include the Ultrastar Transporter, which features up to 368TB of NVMe SSD performance and Ultrastar Data102 JBOD platform. The latter incorporates the company’s Arcticflow and Isovibe technologies, which it claims reduce heat and vibration by up to 62%. Western Digital’s introduction of these Sandisk and Ultrastar storage products is a nod to the increasing moves towards higher resolutions and file sizes. westerndigital.com Sandisk goes big
Sigma unveils 50mm f/1.2 Art lens Joining Sigma’s roster of Art lenses is an ultra-fast prime – the 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art. This addition is video use, plus focus shift is also kept to a minimum. Despite its speed, the 50mm
poised to appeal to photographers who enjoy tight control over depth- of-field or often work in low light. It will be available in L-Mount and Sony E-mount. On top of offering a fast maximum aperture, the lens’ diaphragm consists of 13 rounded blades, so bokeh should be both circular and soft. Sharpness is maintained across the frame, with impressive contrast and colour. The optical construction boasts 17 elements in 12 groups, which includes four aspherical elements to help combat multiple types of aberration. The focusing group suppresses focus breathing, making the lens suited to both photo and
Sony adds support for C2PA standard
According to Sony, the update introduces an in-camera digital signature that validates the authenticity of images at the point of capture, embedding a digital birth certificate which remains throughout editing processes. Other new features include optimised user experience and the introduction of professional functionalities such as breathing compensation, AF assist, improved image stabilisation for certain lenses and greater compatibility with cloud services. The A1 (Ver. 2.00), A7S III (Ver. 3.00), A7 IV (Ver. 3.00) and A9 III (Ver. 2.00) firmware updates are available for download now from the Sony website. sony.com
Significant firmware updates have been rolled out by Sony for the A1, A7S III, A7 IV and A9 III cameras, introducing features to bolster both shooting functionality and the provenance of digital imagery. At the heart of the update is the Camera Authenticity Solution – a digital signature designed to address the growing issue of digital image manipulation. The update also adds support for the C2PA standard, which establishes a verifiable trail of content authenticity from capture to publication. The C2PA initiative, which Sony helps steer, focuses on creating an open technical standard to assure the integrity of digital media.
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