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Photography News | Issue 51 | photographynews.co.uk
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A first for Samyang
Samyang the launch of its first Canon EF mount autofocus lens. The AF 14mm f/2.8 EF lens is designed for use with full- frame Canon DSLRs and features weather-sealing. Its optical design has 15 elements in ten groups that includes seven special glass lenses. To help minimise distortion and aberration two aspherical, four high-refractive and one extra-low dispersion comprise the seven lenses. This lightweight optic weighs just 485g and also features a built-inAF/MF switch allowing you to quickly switch your preferred style of focusing. The AF 14mm f/2.8 EF will be available from February at a recommended price of £649. has announced
Manfrotto’s 190 tripod range has grown with these new lightweight tripods The Manfrotto 190go! M-series features a new twist lock (M-lock), which offers quick and easy set- up. In addition to this the tripod offers a 90° column mechanism, which can be adjusted to the horizontal position for versatile shooting. Other features include four leg angles and an Easy Link attachment. The M-series is available in aluminium and carbon versions and with the MHXPRO-3W three-way head or the MHXPRO-BHQ2 XPRO Ball head. The carbon versions have a new carbon- fibre weave to increase the strength of the tripod, while still remaining light. Prices start at £174.95. Manfrotto 190go! collection announced
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Panasonic Lumix GH5 focuses on video
Panasonic has unveiled a new version of the Lumix GH5, the GH5S. Targeted at videographers, the GH5S features a newly- developed 10.2-megapixel high- sensitivity LiveMOS sensor. Based on the GH5, it offers expanded video recording and enhanced image quality. It offers amaximum ISO of 51,200 and Dual Native ISO
technology, pre-installed V-Log, time code in/out for multi-camera shoots and internal 4:2:2 10-bit recording at 400Mbps All-Intra in 4K 30p/25p/24p. The Panasonic Lumix GH5S will be available at the end of January for £2199 body only.
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Meet the smallest EpsonA3+ printer
The Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000wireless photo printer canprint up toA3+ size photos on a range of media including card, CDs and DVDs, yet it only takes up the same kind of desk space as an A4 printer. It features a new six-colour Claria Photo HD ink set, which enhances the grey and red inks and its new grey ink means mono photos will have smoother gradations between shadows and highlights. The inks have a claimed longevity of up to 300 years in an album. The Epson XP-15000 can print nine colour pages per minute and A4 double-sided. It features a 2.4in LCD screen and
there’s also a motorised output tray and auto power on. Which all points to this being a very user-friendly printer. Available now the Epson XP- 15000 is priced at £279.99.
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