Photography News Issue 42

Photography News | Issue 42 | absolutephoto.com

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Show toppers It’s going to be a busy year at The Photography Showwith plenty of great products, deals and speakers to see. So to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the highlights, here are our picks... Buyers’ guide - TPS edition

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Learn Photoshopwith Adobe Ambassadors

Bluetooth system. And there’s more cutting edge tech in the form of Nikon’s KeyMission action cams, which are defining how we record our adventures. All this is backed up by the Nikon School stage, where you’ll find a host of inspirational speakers, including the Nikon Ambassadors, David Yarrow, Leon Neal and Jeremy Walker. nikon.co.uk 4 Pixapro Citi600 flash (£630). Stand: E91 Pixapro has a host of products for you to try out like the Citi600 flash, a revolutionary 600Ws, portable monolight with TTL and High- Speed sync functions for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras. With a user-friendly interface and a built- in 2.4GHz receiver you can use it in conjunction with Pixapro’s Pro ST-III TTL flash trigger and flash duration is as fast as 1/10,000sec. Also from Pixapro is the Glowpad 350S Slim-Profiled LED panel, a daylight balanced LED light for use by in stills and video. Then there’s Pixapro’s Pika200 Portable Battery Powered TTL Mini Flash, a 200Ws, compact and portable off-camera TTL flash with a clever, interchangeable flash-head designed to give you the power of a studio flash, whilst only measuring 16.8x7.5x5cm. essentialphoto.co.uk 2017marks the Gitzo’s centenary, so gopayyour respects to itswonderful Systematic tripod range. These are Gitzo’s top of the range legs and have become a firm favourite of professionals and enthusiasts alike. If you use heavy gear, they provide the support needed for sharp shots with new Carbon eXact tubes and ultra-stable feet. While you’re at the stand, check out Manfrotto’s Xume Filter Adapters; these consist of two quick release adapters (a filter holder and a lens adapter) which let you mount filters more quickly and precisely than with regular models. There’s also Manfrotto’s stylish new Windsor bag range, designed with a vintage look, genuine leather trims and elegant fabric, plus all the 5 Gitzo andManfrotto gear Stand: E41

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(FREE) Stand: Adobe Theatre If you were at last year’s TPS, you may have attended the Adobe Theatre, a learning experience for photographers and image makers with enlightening speakers. It’s back this year and, while it’s free, getting there early is advisable as it gets busy! Split into 30 minute sessions, classes run daily from Saturday 18 to Tuesday 21, and from 10.15 to 16.15. There are opportunities to learn techniques covering Adobe’s most popular packages, Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom, and the content is varied, covering everything from basic editing skills to more advanced exercises. This year it’ll be presented by accredited Adobe ambassadors including Dave Mallows, Nat Coalson, Gavin Hoey, Eric Renno and Idan Nelkenbaum. photographyshow.com Stand: C120 There are loads of great photo accessories to see at Calumet’s stand, including the new RC2065 Rolling Camera Case Plus. This adaptable wheeled case can swallow four or five DSLR camera bodies, three or four additional lenses, including long telephotos, and other accessories like flashes, as well as a laptop. So, you won’t need to leave anything at home. The interior is highly adaptable, with adjustable dividers, and you can instantly turn the roller into a backpack using the included harness on the rear. The RC2065 usually retails at £169, but you can get £40 off at TPS. calphoto.co.uk 2017 marks 100 years in the photo business for Nikon, and there’ll be plenty to enjoy on the company’s stand. The new Nikon D5600 really illustrates how packed with technology modern cameras are. Aside from its impressive 24.2-megapixel images and low- noise 100-25,600 ISO range, it’s capable of sharing pictures almost instantly using Nikon’s SnapBridge 3 2 Calumet RC2065 Rolling Camera Case (£129) Nikon D5600 (£729) &more. Stand: C11

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Permajet Museum Heritage 310 (from £14)

6 FujifilmGFX 50S medium format camera (£6200) Stand: D61 The Fujifilm stand is your chance to try out the revolutionary GFX 50S medium-format camera and lenses. It’s now available with three lenses and key system accessories. The 50S is a 51.4-megapixel mirrorless camera similar in size and weight to a full-frame DSLR body, but with a huge 43.8x32.9mm CMOS sensor at its heart, producing 8256x6192px images and stunning, low-noise results throughout the 100-12,800 ISO range. You can use the 3690k-dot OLED EVF for composition, or swap it for the optional Tilting Adaptor EVF-TL1 for a different experience. Also on display will be Fujifilm’s new X-T20 and X100F cameras and the 100- 400mm telephoto zoom lens for X Series cameras. fujifilm.co.uk

ThinkTank Airport Helipak (£200)

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Stand: F91 Permajet’s Museum Heritage 310 fine-art inkjet paper is the company’s best-seller in the UK and you can see it in all its glory at Permajet’s stand. Beloved by home-printers, this textured paper displays a lovely rough weave with naturally random undulations. Permajet’s ultimate matt inkjet coating technology has been applied to the 310gsm base and this results in superb highlight and shadow detail – the best ever seen in for such a media. The museum- standard, mid-white paper is totally acid-free, water resistant and has a scuff-resistant coating avoiding the ‘flaking’ effect seen on similar papers. 100% pigment and dye ink compatible, its available in sizes including A4, A3, A3+, A2 and 17in, 24in, and 44in rolls. permajet.com

Stands: G101, F101 The ThinkTankAirport Helipak lets you take your Phantom Quadcopter anywhere, so you’ll always have it at the ready. Its main compartment has beenspecificallydesigned for theDJI Phantom series, but with modular dividers you can reconfigure it depending on your model. As well as a drone, there’s space for other vital gear like a wi-fi range extender, charger, controller, 15in laptop, spare rotors, batteries, and up to a 7inLCDmonitor. Despite all this, the bag measures only 35.6x52.1x22.9cm and weighs just 2.1kg, making it the perfect carry-on partner when travelling. Its contoured harness keeps it comfortable in the carry and a stowable, seam-sealed rain cover protect from the elements. snapperstuff.com

protection your gear needs. manfrotto.co.uk gitzo.co.uk

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