AGENDA NEWS Shell out on a BenroTortoise
Benro’s Tortoise tripods are ideal for video use, with a self-levelling platform for mounting a choice of fluid heads. They have four-section legs; the £240 24CLV goes as high as 148.5cm/58.5in and handles a payload of 14kg/30.9lb, while the larger £260 34CLV reaches 153.5cm/60.4in and holds 20kg/44lb. Neither tripod has a central column, but they do incorporate twist-style leg locks for speedy use. Both come with a carry bag and set of spiked feet. As an accessory for a tripod/gimbal with 1/4in-20 mounting point, Benro’s Rama1 and Rama2 arms are designed to support monitors, mics and lights. Both take 10kg/22lb; the £50 Rama1 is 13cm long, while the £58 Rama2 is 24cm. Each arm has a central, lockable pivot point, while ball sockets allow for
SIGMA’SSTAIRWAY TO SEVEN The 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary optic from Sigma is an ultra-compact, wide-aperture prime lens for E-mount and L-Mount systems, costing just £650/$699. It’s the seventh and widest in the retro-style I series line-up. It uses 13 elements – including one FLD, one SLD and three aspherical – in 11 groups, has a nine-bladed, rounded iris and weighs 370g/0.82lb. Minimum aperture is f/22, closest focus 22cm/8.7in, and there’s a 62mm filter thread. The I series of lenses are all similarly designed, built to the same standards as Sigma Cine lenses, with a mechanical aperture ring, knurled metal components and matching lens hood. This newmodel has an AF stepping motor and is resistant to dust and moisture. Other lenses include 24mm, 35mm and 85mm f/2 versions, plus a 24mm f/3.5, as well as 90mm and 45mm f/2.8. sigma-imaging-uk.com
TORTOISE A LESSON By using a self-levelling platform, Benro’s latest tripods are ideal for video use easy positioning at each end. A coldshoe with 1/4in female thread is supplied alongside each model. US prices have not yet been announced. benro.com
NO D-RAMA! The new Benro Rama1 and Rama2 arms make it easy to connect accessories to just about anything
DELKIN’S SPEEDY SONY SOLUTION
been tested in the Sony A1, A7S III, A7 IV, FX3 and FX6. Minimum sustained write speeds of 400MB/s are guaranteed. Delkin also offers a card reader for £89/ $80. In addition to a lifetime warranty, the cards have a premium 48-hour replacement guarantee: faulty units will be changed in two days, or over the counter at a dealer. Delkin will release a Power version soon with the same performance, but without the 48-hour deal. delkindevices.com
Owners of Sony’s latest cameras have a third choice of CFexpress Type A memory card to choose from, along with Sony’s own brand and ProGrade Digital. Delkin’s new Black cards are available in 80GB and 160GB – the same as the other brands – with 880MB/s max read speed. The £199/ $196 80GB version writes at 730MB/s, while the £399/ $365 160GB card manages 790MB/s. Footage up to 8K at high frame rates and bit rates are the promise of these cards, which have
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