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PermaJet’s fantastic four
Digital media specialist PermaJet has announced the Heritage range – made with the discerning image maker in mind
PERMAJET’S NEW FAMILY of four papers is targeted at photographers demanding high-quality results, with excellent print longevity. In the Heritage range are Baryta Rag 310, Etching Rag 310, Smooth Rag 310 and Watercolour Rag 310. All are made from 100% cotton and are non-OBA. This quartet joins Museum Heritage 310, an existing paper. Country matters The Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) is holding a farm photography competition. It’s open to everyone, but images
Sizes from A4 to A2 and rolls will be available. A 25-sheet A3 box of Baryta Rag 310 costs £71.95, and £64.95 for the three other finishes. There’s a first test featuring the range in this issue. Sales start in October and the papers will premiere at The Photography Show in the NEC from 17-20 September. permajet.com
Vanguard’s VEO Optic Guard system includes two straps: the WS wrist strap at £24.99 and the neoprene NS neck strap at £29.99; both come with two cinch clips. Next, there are two harnesses: the H sells at £34.99; or for maximum comfort, there’s the H DLX, which comes in at £39.99. Get started the easy way with the VEO Optic Guard kit, priced at £89.99. This consists of the wrist and neck straps, with H DLX harness. Essentially, choose how to carry your kit depending on your activity. On a short stroll, go for the wrist strap, but if you intend on being out longer, the neck strap is the better option. vanguardworld.co.uk Vanguard VEO Optic Guard offers comfort, speed and versatility On Guard comfort
Bear necessity The six Remembering Wildlife books have raised more than £950k for conservation projects. Remembering Bears is the seventh book in the series, and will be published on 10 October. Its official launch is on 13 October 2022 at a hybrid evening, that takes place live at London’s Royal Geographical Society and virtually from the HQ of Painted Dog TV in South Africa. Keynote speakers for the evening include Margot Raggett, founder of Remembering Wildlife ; nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen; and wildlife cameraman and BBC presenter Gordon Buchanan. Tickets for the live evening and virtual event both cost £30.24 (includes tax and fees) per person, and admission plus the standard book is £70.66. The Remembering Bears standard edition can be preordered now at a price of £45, plus shipping. rememberingwildlife.com
must feature British wildlife, farm animals and their surroundings, and have been taken in 2022. There are three categories: species spotlight, my moment in nature and funny times on the farm. The prize for the overall winner is a weekend at the CRT’s Turnastone Lodge in the Golden Valley, Herefordshire. There are prizes for each category, too. To enter, follow the Farm Photography Competition link on the CRT home page, or email editor@thecrt.co.uk. The closing date is 26 September at 10am. thecrt.co.uk
Mobile Prograde
Prograde Digital has added the incredibly portable USB 3.2 PGM0.5 card reader to its family. This is a dual-format device that takes SDXC and microSDXC cards, with transfer rates up to 5Gbps. The PGM0.5 reader is priced at £30.50. progradedigital.com
Get smarter with Kenro Kenro has added three products to its LED Smart Lite series
range of 3200-7500K, 360-colour output, built-in diffuser, option of mains or battery power and is app-compatible (Android and iOS). Finally, there’s the RGB Video Light Panel, for £189.99. This has an output surface of 230x234mm and can be powered via mains adapter or two Sony F-type batteries. kenro.co.uk
The cheapest of Kenro’s new Smart Lites is the Compact RGB Tube Light at £89.99. A portable, palm-sized light, it has an integral rechargeable battery with 2.5 hours’ runtime on a full charge. For beauty pictures and vlogging, the 19in RGB Ring Light is just the ticket. It is priced at £169.99, has a 60W output and is rich in useful features. The LED has a colour temperature
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