Photography News Issue 38

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Kenro’s flash in the plan Adding to its extensive range of photographic accessories, Kenro has released its own brand speedlight, the KFL101, and it’s compatible with both Canon and Nikon’s TTL flash systems. Also new from the company are four new tripod kits and six ball heads

Kenro has launched its own speedlight, the Kenro Speedflash KFL101. The new gun is compatible with Nikon and Canon DSLRs, and, in a neat touch, the same unit is compatible with both types; this makes for easier swapping, which is great for sharing accessories at camera clubs. The Kenro Speedflash KFL101 is fully compatible with both brands’ TTL systems (Nikon i-TTL and Canon e-TTL), sousing it is as simple as mounting it and firing away. And it also comes equipped with must- have speedlight features like high- speed flash sync up to 1/8000sec and two slave functions, making it usable off-camera when other lights are firing a TTL pre-flash. When used wirelessly, it can be fired up to 30m away outdoors up to 15m indoors, across four channels and three groups. Other modes include manual, stroboscopic, master (to control other flashes optically) and flash exposure bracketing. Functions are displayed on a large LCD panel, which has a backlight option for working in low light, and the inputs are via large, clear rubberised buttons. There’s Macphun Luminar Macphun has announced Luminar, a user-friendly image- editing software. Officially launching on 17 November, it’s available for a discounted $49 from 2 November. macphun.com Save cash – now! It’s that time of year when the camera and lens makers want your cash hence a rash of compelling offers. Fujifilm is running its popular cashback offer on selected X-series cameras and XF lenses. There are 12 qualifying cameras and camera kits, plus 19 lenses all with savings up to £125. This offer runs for products bought fromqualifying dealers until 31 January 2017. See the website for details. Panasonic is also running a cashback promotion with £100 available when a G-series camera is purchased or £50 on a camcorder. This offers runs fromnow to 9 January 2017. See the website for details. fujifilm.eu/uk/ panasonic.co.uk/promotions News in brief

automatic and manual zoom from 18-180mm, and a built-inwide-angle diffuser widens this at the short end. A reflector card and fully articulated head make for easy adaptation of the light, and the flash has plenty of power, with a stated guide number of 58 (m/ISO 100), at its most focused 180mm zoom setting. Power is manually controllable from 1/128 to full in 0.3EV steps, and recycle time is quoted at 2.3sec. It takes four standard AA batteries, measures 7x6.5x20cm and weighs 460g. Priced at £95.94, the Kenro Speedflash KFL101 is available now. Also new from Kenro is a range of tripods and ball heads. There are four new tripod kits and six heads. The carbon fibre Kenro Standard Travel Tripod Kit (KENTR104C, £221.94 with included Kenro BC1 ball head) is a four-section model. Constructed fromeight-layer carbon fibre and aluminium alloy castings, it adds up to a weight of only 1.44kg, but can support up to 8kg. It extends to a full working height of 163.5cm. An Ultimate model is also available. This comes in aluminium or carbon-fibre – KENTR401,

£215.94 and KENTR401C, £281.94 both with Kenro BC2 ball heads. The aluminium kit weighs 2.15kg and can accept up to 10kg, while the carbon model is 1.93kg and takes the same load. Both tripods feature a removable leg that can be used as a full-sized monopod and ball-action centre columns for easier switching from vertical to horizontal shooting. Finally, there’s a Heavy Duty Tripod Kit (KENTR501C, £395.94 with Kenro BC3 head), also constructed in eight-layer carbon fibre. This four-section model has a 14kg capacity, and a maximum height of 168cm. Of the six ball heads released, three are double-action models – the KENBA1, KENBB1 and KENBB2 – with loads of 5kg, 6kg and 8kg, respectively. The other three are triple-action heads – KENBC1, KENBC2 and KENBC3 – with capacities of 6kg, 8kg and 12kg, respectively. All have a 3/8in fit, are precision made aluminium alloy and have spirit levels, plus an Arca Swiss-style quick release plate. Prices range from £35.94 to £105.

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