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Sony raises its full-frame game The latest in its full-frame mirrorless line, the new Alpha 7R V features innovative AI tech and a new processor
Billingham adds new colour combination
also come in sage and black, should you choose to match. The three- layer fibrenyte material and genuine tanned leather are weather resistant. All camera bags are padded for the ultimate protection. billingham.co.uk
Billingham has unveiled a new colour mix – sage fibrenyte and black leather – for its camera bag collection. Ten bags, including the Hadley, Eventer and Avea, will offer the fresh colour; prices remain the same. End pockets are optional, but
Elinchrom Five is alive! Swiss company Elinchrom has released a new battery-powered Active Cooling, the units learn users’ typical shooting speeds and adjust accordingly to avoid overheating. For those who’ve used the
500Ws monolight – the Five. Designed with an unconcealed flash tube and compatible with all Elinchrom accessories, the Five delivers a large, even light spread – both in the studio and on location. The light supports active charging, letting users top up the battery with a USB-C cable while shooting. When unplugged and fully charged, the Five can take 450 full-power flashes, plus it features a 26W LED modelling light with an output of 4000 lumens and adjustable colour temperature from 2700 to 6500K. With Smart Pro-
OUTGOING The A7R V features improved moisture resistance
Elinchrom ELC 125/500, the Five has a familiar interface. Its intuitive menu encourages the simplest studio session, while its comfort grip makes for smooth directional changes. It has built-in Bluetooth, allowing users to control settings via the Elinchrom Studio app. The Elinchrom Five is available now for £1619 for a single-head kit, or £3219 for a dual kit with case. theflashcentre.com
SONY HAS ANNOUNCED the Alpha 7R V, a brand-new full-frame E-mount mirrorless camera. It’s the first of the 7R series to feature the latest Bionz XR image processor, eight-step image stabilisation and a four-axis multi-angle monitor – as well as autofocusing with AI. The back-side illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offers 61-megapixel stills – in JPEG, HEIF or Raw format – as well as 8K video capture and up to 10fps continuous shooting, with AF and AE tracking. The Bionz XR processor also provides native ISO settings from 100 to 32,000 for both stills and video, plus 15 stops of dynamic range for stills. Improved image stabilisation and the multi-angle LCD monitor give users flexibility while shooting, especially when recording video. The stabilisation system has been re-engineered to optimise results and, in addition to its eight steps of compensation, uses algorithms to preserve image quality down to the single-pixel level. Pixel Shift Multi Shooting is also available, with the A7R V compositing 16 images to create 240.8-megapixel files. The camera’s autofocus incorporates Sony’s innovative AI technology, improving accuracy with human pose estimation and
iterative learning. Subject recognition now extends to various non-human subjects, including both vehicles and insects. As with many other Sony models, the A7R V is heavy with video spec – 8K capture is offered at a cinematic 24/25p, while 4K is oversampled from 6.2K without any binning, and 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is on top. The A7R V boasts a strong, sustainable build. Heat dissipation and dust and moisture resistance have all been improved to allow for long sessions in inclement conditions, and PCK-LG3 Screen Protect Glass Sheet compatibility ensures even more protection. Its chassis is made from a magnesium alloy, but is manufactured in part from recyclable plastics. The A7R V is available to order now for £4000. sony.co.uk
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