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Hobolite Iris LED launched

Hobolite’s new continuous LED, the Iris, is a small and portable light unit made for photographers and content creators, featuring optical modifiers and optional coloured gel filters. The Iris’ good looks are inspired by vintage cameras, with a weather- resistant IP54-rated aluminium body and vegan leatherette detailing – making it good for both indoor and outdoor use. The bicolour portable light boasts a colour range from 2700K to 6500K, with high CRI and TLCI ratings of 96+ promising true-to-life colour rendering. Noteworthy features of the Iris are its optical modifiers and aperture ring accessory used with a magnetic attachment system. These tools allow photographers to adjust the light from a focused beam to a wide glow. The adjustable lens (included as standard) offers a range from 20-45° and a sixfold brightness boost for increased illumination. The Iris is available in two kits: the Modifier kit (£99.60) and the Creator kit (£199.20), which includes an aperture ring, gel filters and other extras. Keep an eye on our website for a first test soon. hobolite.eu

More in store from Fujifilm Fujifilm’s House of Photography has now reopened in London’s Covent Garden following refurbishment. The updated venue will include a range of events and upgraded facilities that reflect Fujifilm’s commitment to its creative community. The renovated space includes several new features, including a redesigned print digital cameras – as well as an updated studio for professional headshots. It will also now host more events such as live music, fitness classes, panel discussions, workshops and guided photo walks. The reopening of the store was

World’s highest-capacity 2.5-inch portable HDDs

marked by a traditional Japanese Kagami Biraki ceremony, which is associated with embracing new beginnings and creating unity in communities. fujifilm-houseofphotography.com

workshop, the Fujifilm School learning space, dedicated zones for the GFX medium format system and X Series

shock resistance, IP54 rain and dust resistance, as well as crush resistance. It can protect footage in the field and provides a reliable way of backing up photos, videos and files anywhere. The 6TB Sandisk portable HDDs are available at select Western Digital retailers, e-tailers and on the Western Digital store. Prices start from £163 for the 6TB WD My Passport and £226 for the 6TB Sandisk Professional G-Drive Armor ATD. westerndigital.com

Western Digital is adding 6TB capacities to its WD and Sandisk Professional portable HDD line-ups. This new offering includes the WD My Passport portable HDD line and the Sandisk Professional G-Drive Armor ATD. The 6TB WD My Passport Ultra is a slimline USB-C HDD drive with a modern metal design. It includes password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to keep content safe and secure and is available in various colours. The 6TB Sandisk Professional G-Drive Armor ATD is designed for adventurous users, offering

New EL-10 mid range Speedlite Canon has recently expanded its EL

useful in shifting lighting conditions, such as moving from sunlight to shadow or adjusting to different colour tones. Settings can also be controlled remotely via Canon’s Camera Connect smartphone app, which can be a useful feature when firing from a distance. The EL-10 offers a guide number of 40m, 24-105mm zoom coverage and a power range of 1/1024 to 1/1sec. Recharge time is a speedy 1.5 seconds. All of this offers versatility beautifully complemented by the 90°/150°/180° head movement, bounce card, as well as a 14mm wide panel. The EL-10 is expected to ship in July 2024 and will be priced at approximately £329, including the light itself, a case and a mini stand. canon.co.uk

hotshoe flash series with the introduction of the Speedlite EL-10. This new mid range model will sit between the EL-100 and the EL-5 in the line-up, aimed at enthusiasts, but boasts some attractive features. A standout feature of the Speedlite EL-10 is its 1.5-second recharge time, among the fastest in its category. It uses Canon’s multi-function shoe interface, which is designed to enhance communication between the camera and flash. This means you can conveniently adjust settings using the camera menu system rather than the flash menu. However, it’s worth noting the 21-pin interface only works with newer Canon cameras, so do your research. The Speedlite EL-10 offers linked custom shooting modes, which can be particularly

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