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Mitakon unveils fast aperture portrait lens
Bags from Billingham Stylish, practical camera bags boast a classic English design and offer ample storage for your devices
The Mini Eventer is priced at £317 and available in five finishes: navy canvas/chocolate leather trim; khaki canvas/tan leather; sage FibreNyte/ chocolate leather; khaki FibreNyte/ chocolate leather; and black FibreNyte/black leather. billingham.co.uk
designed handle that prioritises comfort and grip, a durable luggage trolley retainer strap on the back of the bag that’s ideal for frequent travellers – plus weatherproof zips for the main compartment and back pocket, to ensure devices and documents stay dry.
If you’re in the market for a camera bag, then Billingham’s Mini Eventer is an excellent choice. It’s designed to carry small mirrorless cameras, rangefinders and mid-sized DSLRs – with space for an 11-inch tablet. The Mini Eventer includes additional features, such as a newly
For filmmakers on a budget, Firecrest Cine Superslim is the most affordable system from the Welsh manufacturers Formatt Hitech introduces Firecrest Cine Superslim filters
The Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 is a good value telephoto, ideal for people images
NEW FIRMWARE IS accessible to download for Canon EOS R5, R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III cameras. For the EOS R5 and R6, a major improvement is enhanced subject recognition, with vehicle detect now available. AF tracking of people with better face/eye and body detect, even when wearing masks, is another benefit. canon.co.uk Canon firmware updates
LENS MAKER ZHONG YI Optics introduced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 portrait lens, which will be available in Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE and Nikon Z mounts. The lens uses nine elements, arranged in six groups, to deliver high- quality images with sharply defined
details and contrast – even at wide aperture. Two extra-low dispersion elements keep colour fringing and chromatic aberrations to a minimum. It retails at around £491 for the Leica M mount, and £463 for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony FE mounts. zyoptics.net
Hitech for £176.89 each, with kits also on offer. formatt-hitech.com
Formatt Hitech launched a range of superslim diffusion, clear optical flat and neutral density filters. They measure 4x5.65in and are ultra-thin at just 2mm thick, which makes them a great option for working with drones, gimbals and other weight-restricted set-ups. All Formatt Hitech filters are handcrafted in the UK and made from the high-quality Schott B270i optical glass. They use Formatt Hitech’s unique bonding, lapping and polishing techniques to produce extreme resolution and protection against damage. Firecrest Superslim filters are available direct from Formatt
Get flat with 3 Legged Thing 3LT has launched levelling accessories compatible with most tripods
The latest levelling mechanisms deliver
3 Legged Thing has revealed a Levelling Base and 75mm Half Bowl accessories. This is in response to growing demand for a stand-alone version of the levelling mechanism found on 3LT’s Mike and Jay pods. The Levelling Base is for any tripod with 3/8in-16 mounting threads. The Half Bowl can be used with 3LT’s Legends Nicky and Tommy tripods. It’s compatible with all 75mm bowl mount video tripods.
improved functionality and versatility, and are well-suited to photographers and videographers. The accessories are also designed to withstand challenging conditions, enabling users to capture the very best shots. The Levelling Base retails at £129.99, while the 75mm Half Bowl is £149.99. 3leggedthing.com
Nikon Z 9 boost THE LUCKY FEW who have got hold of Nikon’s flagship, the Z 9, can get even more from their camera with firmware 1.10. This enhances the unit’s high-speed continuous shooting.
get a burst lasting 15secs, instead of 3secs with the previous firmware. Download the firmware now. A future update will add video functions and give further improvements to stills and video shooting nikon.co.uk
Shoot at 20fps in high-efficiency Raw and basic JPEGs and you can now
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