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Photography News | Issue 48 | photographynews.co.uk
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Nice bins fromKenro
News in brief
A collection of six own-brand binoculars has been introduced by Kenro. There is something to suit all interests and each pair is competitively priced. The range starts with the ultra compact 10x25 KBNL101 priced at just £14.94 with the most expensive pair being the 10-30x60 zoom binos KNBL303 priced at £49.98. In between, are two pairs of opera glasses, the KNBL201 and 202, both priced at £25.98 and have a 3x25 range. Finally there are two standard pairs, the 10x50 KBNL301 at £34.98 and the 16x50 KNBL302 at £39.95.
LimitedPentax A limited edition silver
version of the full-frame 36.4 megapixel Pentax K-1 has been announced. The kit is priced at £2149.99 and comes with the D-B26 battery grip, two D-L190 batteries and a metal hotshoe cover. It will be available from mid-September. Ricoh also launched the Theta V, a 360° camera, priced at £399.99 with availability from the end of September. ricoh.com
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Manfrotto get real
Adigital day with the RPS
The RPS Digital Group is having its DI Expo event on 23 September so still time to book a place and all are welcome. The event is taking place at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport and is sponsored by several leading image brands including Epson, Fotospeed, Lee Filters and PermaJet. The event has learning as its core theme and during the day, which starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm, there will be five presentations from Paul Sanders (filters), David Clapp (architecture), Nick Turpin (street shooting), Gary Evans (high speed video) and Tim Flach (animal photography). There will also be practical studio portrait and flower photography sessions. There is also a chance to attend advisory sessions for the LRPS and ARPS distinctions but these need to be booked in advance. Tickets cost £35 for non RPS members, £30 to RPS members and £25 to RPS Digital image members.
Manfrotto has announced a dedicated range of products for creating virtual reality imagery. The 360° Virtual Reality range comprises bases, accessories and extension booms and priced from £29.95 to £634.95. Aimed at enthusiasts and pros the range of products mean you can tailor a set up to your particular needs and produce top quality creative results every time. The range of VR bases give stable support and are compact enough not to show in 360° shots, and the collection of accessories helps you take flawless shots while boomand arms help get you to the right position. A selection of 360° VR kits is available if you prefer convenience.
rps.org/digexpo
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MindShift get Cross
MindShift’s PhotoCross sling bags are designed to withstand the elements yet be comfortable to tote around all day long. Two sizes are on offer, the 10 and the 13, costing £110.26 and £124.75 respectively. Key features include weatherproof zips and materials,
waterproof bottom panel, pockets for tablets/laptops and tripod/ jacket carry straps. The PhotoCross 10 has a 7.5l volume and will take a full-frame DSLR with one or two lenses and a 10in tablet; or a mirrorless with three or five lenses with a tablet.
The bigger PhotoCross 13 has an 11l volume and will take a 13in laptop, plus a full-frame DSLR with up to three lenses. Both bags are available in carbon grey or orange ember.
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