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Photography News | Issue 37 | absolutephoto.com
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Thebody shop: Pro
Anthropics Technology, makers of PortraitPro software, recently launched a landscape improving software (tested in the last issue). Now both have been joined by a dedicated body retouching software. PortraitPro Body is available as a stand-alone Standard version and the Studio version, priced at £29.95 and £49.95 respectively. The Studio version canbeused stand-alone or as a plug-in for Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and Lightroom. It also has Raw support, different colour space
options and JPEG and TIFF output. Both Mac and Windows versions are available. Key features include body reshaping such as build and height adjustment; posture correction; skin and face editing controls; and picture control tools. It’s said to be a simple to use software with as much manual control as you want. Download the free demo version before buying.
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TheMeFotoAirisarangeofcompact, lightweight and very colourful support products including two tripods and one monopod. The two tripods include the Backpacker Air that can support up to 4kg, extends to 151cm and sells for £100. If you want something more substantial, the RoadTrip Air can take a load of 6kg, extends to 155cm and sells for £140. The WalkAbout Air monopod has a maximum height of 150cm and retails at £50. Each tripod includes a smartphone adaptor and rechargeable Bluetooth remote with a clamp to attach it to the handle. The centre column can be removed and used as a selfie stick. The MeFoto Air range features Arca Swiss compatible heads and a choice of seven colours. Mefoto takes to the Air
Hasselblad has announced the 4116 Collection of products and collaborations to mark its 75th anniversary. The company has teamed up with Motorola to produce the Hasselblad True Zoom, a 10x optical zoomMoto Mod compatible with Moto Z smartphones. They have also collaborated with Alpa so its technical cameras will integrate with Hasselblad H and CFV digital backs as well as HC/HCD lenses. Hasselblad celebrates its 75th in style Sony has added the FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens to its E-mount system. It focuses close enough to give a 1:1 life-size magnification while physical features include focus range limiter, focus mode switch and focus- hold button. It is also dust and moisture resistant. Optical components include extra-low dispersion glass to minimise chromatic aberration. This lens is available from October priced at around £500. Sony has also launched the E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS zoom for moviemakers and A-series camera users. This 6.1x zoom features an 18 elements in 15 group construction that includes six aspherical and three extra-low dispersion elements. This lens is expected in December with a price of around €4000. Sony has also announced an action cam, the FDR-X3000R. Available from November, it is priced at £500. Sony gets close hasselblad.com
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