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Profoto introduces Clic Softbox Octa This latest softbox allows you to set
up in a flash – and also helps to capture beautifully lit portraits
Joby adds motion control devices and mics to help smartphone content creators get even more impressive results Spin and swing for great content The Joby Spin is a Bluetooth electronic head that offers 360° motion control; and the Joby Swing is an electronic slider, to help produce both dynamic videos and moving time-lapses. The Spin is absolutely perfect for panoramic stills, too. The price for the Spin is £81.95 and £118.95 for the Swing – kits are also available. Joby has announced Wavo mics aimed at content creators. The Wavo Pro is a premium shotgun mic priced at £257.95; the Wavo Air is a wireless mic with instant pairing, coming in at £214.95. The Wavo Pod is a USB condenser mic for podcasters and costs £85.95; and finally, the Wavo Lav Pro is a pro-grade lavalier mic with a 3.5mm TRS connector – this is £68.95. The mid-range Wavo Pro DS shotgun mic will be available from March onwards, and is going on sale for £228.95. joby.com
Another advantage of the Clic Softbox Octa is its compatibility with other Clic light-shaping tools, allowing use together in a variety of different combinations. The accessory is part of the Profoto ecosystem, made with high-quality fabrics – and it comes packaged in a labelled soft bag. The Clic Softbox Octa costs £215.83 and is available now. profoto.com/uk
The Profoto Clic Softbox Octa is perfect for portrait shooters, especially those working on location. It casts an even, soft light that’s great for close-up portraits, flatlay, still life and product photography. It is lightweight, coming in at just 850g, and boasts a quick fold/unfold mechanism, with magnets that attach to the flash head for speedy set-up. The handle and stand adapter are integrated for extra functionality.
Long game for Nikon The Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is now available for order
Another new feature is its Meso Amorphous Coat, Nikon’s best-performing anti-reflection technology yet, which helps to eliminate ghosting and flare. It also uses Nikon’s ED, Super ED and SR glass elements to limit chromatic aberrations and ensure images are packed full of exquisite detail. Other features include a removable tripod foot and integrated filter slot. The Z 400mm f/2.8 is a top-end lens with a price tag to match: that’s currently £13,499. nikon.co.uk
Nikon has announced the availability of its Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a superfast full-frame telephoto prime lens with built-in 1.4x teleconverter. It’s the first Z lens to utilise Nikon’s pioneering Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor focusing system with optical ABS encoder, to deliver ultra-fast, silent autofocus. And it can acquire and track subjects in an instant. It boasts in-lens vibration reduction, giving a 5.5EV advantage, even with the teleconverter activated. When paired with the Z 9, users will be able to access Synchro VR.
3 Legged Thing has introduced the Punks Trent 2.0 monopod. The aluminium pod weighs just over 700g, but extends to over 2m at full extension, and can support loads of up to 30kg. It’s available now on its own for £79.99 – or £119.99 with the Docz foot stabiliser – and is compatible with other 3LT footwear. 3leggedthing.com 3LT goes one-legged
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