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Latest photography news 2014 special In associationwith Samsung, we’re giving you the chance to see your image on the front of Advanced Photographermagazine Shoot the cover!
NEWS INBRIEF SONY’S SMALLEST ACTION CAM Two-thirds smaller than its predecessor and weighing in at a super light 63g, the HDR-AZ1 VR is Sony’s latest action cam. It has an 11.9-megapixel Exmor R sensor and a BIONZ X processor combined with a wide-angle and shoots Full HD video. With a splash-proof design and supplied waterproof casing, it also comes with a wrist-mounted live- view remote letting you view shots, adjust wirelessly. Available to buy from October, the HDR-AZ1 VR will retail at £329. www.sony.co.uk settings, playback and delete footage CARBONMODEL ADDS TO BEFREE TRIPOD RANGE Manfrotto’s Befree range now includes the Befree Carbon. It’s still incredibly quick to set up but is now lighter than ever, weighing just 1.1kg, meaning it should be ideal for travel. Folding to a length of 40cm, it’s also the perfect size for hand luggage or backpacks, and comes with an extra cushioned carry bag. It’s available now and is priced at £279.95. www.manfrotto.co.uk WITH NEWVIDEO MONOPOD An ergonomic pan handle gives the new Benro monopod a smooth panning and tilting action whilst its aluminium alloy construction provides a stable base and fast set-up. It’s fitted with an S4 video head, comes with a five year limited guarantee and retails at £203.40. www.kenro.co.uk FAST TRANSFERS FROMNEWDRIVE Both micro USB and USB 3.0 connectors feature on Lexar’s new JumpDrive M20. Having two connectors means easy transfer of files to a range of devices and it boasts read speeds of up to 120MB/s. On sale in October, it’ll be available in a range of sizes: 16GB (£25.99); 32GB (£39.99); and SMOOTH PANNING
and Advanced Photographer , will be on hand to offer technical advice, too. As well as seeing their image used on the magazine’s front cover, the winning photographer will also receive a Samsung NX camera outfit. Make sure you pick up issue 49 of Advanced Photographer , out on 25 September, to find out how to enter this superb competition.
Samsung and Advanced Photographer are offering you the opportunity to join them for a special photo shoot and get your picture on the front cover of the magazine. On the day of the shoot, the six selected photographers will use Samsung cameras and lenses and the supplied lighting to photograph two professional models at a wonderful stately home. Will Cheung, editor of PN
Royal Photographic Society awardwinners
the film Gravity, for which he won an Oscar. Steve McCurry Hon FRPS took home the Centenary Medal for his significant contribution to the art of photography whilst Terence Pepper Hon FRPS received the Outstanding Service award having initiated and co-organised over 150 photographic displays and major exhibitions over almost 40 years. Well done to all.
Early September saw the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) hold its much anticipated annual awards ceremony where the names of the 2014 winners were announced. Amongst the winners were Tim Webber who scooped the Progress Medal in recognition of his filmic inventions including his gigantic cube of LED lights developed for
π To find out more, go to www.rps.org.
Four new multifunction inkjet printers (the MG2950, MG5650, MG6650 and MG7550) and a portable printer (the iP110) make up part of Canon’s refresh of its PIXMA home printer range. Built with connectivity at their core, the printers have integrated NFC technology enabling easy printing from smartphones and other devices. An update has also been made to the PIXMA Cloud Link to provide improved access to photos and documents stored in the cloud, including access to Google Drive and One Drive as well as to Facebook and Dropbox. The PIXMA MG5650, MG6650 and MG7550 also allow users to scan documents and images and send them directly from the printer as an email attachment. The MG6650, MG5650 and MG2950 are available now and the MG7550 and iP110 will be available from October. Prices start from £69.99. Printer rangeupdated
π To find out more, go to www.canon.co.uk.
Keeping your camera going
Both APS-C and full-frame DSLRs can use Tamron’s 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD. As well as a constant f/2.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation and whisper-quiet focusing, the lens, which is available in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts, is also water and dirt repellent, offers a smooth bokeh thanks to its nine-blade aperture design and benefits from eXpanded Glass Moulded Aspherical and low- dispersion elements. Price and availability are yet to be announced. Ultra-wide angle fromTamron
Two new chargers have been unveiled by Solar Technology International, the company behind the FreeLoader range of advanced chargers. The CamCaddy2 (£19.99) is an upgrade to the original, featuring new contact sliders enabling universal charging for a range of batteries. The voltage is automatically modified to avoid overcharging and it comes supplied with a USB cable facilitating charging from a laptop or USB mains. The SuperCharger 5W (£49.99) can be used as a stand-alone charger for smartphones, tablets and other devices. Both are available to purchase now.
64GB (£79.99). www.lexar.com
π To find out more, go to www.solartechnology.co.uk.
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