Buyers’ guide
Pre-loved SonyA7R IV at mpb.com › £2429 › mpb.com Why not save a little cash this Christmas by picking up a used camera or lens from mpb.com? You’ll either spend less, or be able to squeeze more out of your budget. And because everything that MPB stock is meticulously checked and described on its website – as well as coming with a six-month guarantee – you can buy with confidence. We found this 61-megapixel Sony A7R IV marked ‘excellent’, just one down the top rating of ‘like new.’ Still a current-generation model in Sony’s widely applauded Alpha line, it shows only the lightest signs of use, with no scratches or faults, and a perfectly clean sensor. Compared to the brand-new price of £3199, you will save almost £800!
Atomos Shinobi › £323 › holdan.co.uk/wtb/Atomos Go anywhere and see everything exactly how you want it with the Atomos Shinobi – a high- brightness, five-inch HDMI monitor that’s perfect for vloggers, creatives and photographers. Atomos has been developing amazing monitor and recorder technology for years, in order to simplify and improve video creation. Shinobi is the first stand- alone small monitor from Atomos, featuring all of their amazing screen processing technology and professional monitoring tools – now packed into a five-inch monitor-only device. With a stunning five-inch 10-bit
PolaroidNowAlbumGift Set › £154.99 › uk.polaroid.com
and creative features. The camera uses a two‑lens autofocus system and switches between them, depending on subject distance – keeping images sharp. It has a rechargeable lithium battery, while also featuring built-in flash, a fun double exposure mode and nine- second self-timer for group shots or self-portraits.
Great as a gift or to take you back down memory lane, this Polaroid Now gift set includes a camera, a pack of Color i-Type film and an album to put your instant images in. Weighing 434g, the Polaroid Now is an evolution of the original Polaroid OneStep from the 1970s. Though instant prints are still at its core, it adds quality, control
PolaroidNowAlbumGift Set › £154.99 › uk.polaroid.com C tton Carrier Camera G3 Harness-1 £ 25 › holdan.co.uk/wtb/Cotton+Carrier
HDR or SDR display, Shinobi allows you to see your images clearly, in daylight, on the 1000-nit screen. This features a special AR coating and anti-fingerprint technology. There’s even a new selfie mirror mode for vloggers, and a multi- tool analysis view that gives you
all the essentials at a glance. The sleek, lightweight design is crafted for maximum efficiency. Weighing in at just 200g, it is one of the lightest 4K monitors on the market, stealthily attaching to any HDMI camera set-up.
and creative features. The camera uses a two‑lens autofocus system and switches between them depending on subject distance to keep subjects sharp and has a rechargeable lithium battery. It also has a built in flash, a fun double exposure mode and a 9sec self timer for group shots or self portraits. belt with speed straps, two stash pockets for carryi g extra memory cards or small it s on the front, a large outside pocket n the back and a redesigned, quieter lens hold-down strap. The Cotton Carrier system keeps your hands free, your equipment safe and your body mobile. Ready to shoot. Right now! came a hub mounts to the bas of your cam ra nd se re it o the harness. The updated d sign also features: a quick-release waist
Great as a gift or to take you back down memory lane, this Polaroid Now gift set includes a camera, a pack of Color i-Type film and an album to put your instant images in. Weighing 434g the Polaroid Now is an evolution of the original Polaroid OneStep from the 1970s, and though instant prints are still at its core, it adds quality, control The r onomic design of this vest carrier distributes the weight of the camera, helping to lessen the fatigue of a long shooting day. It comes complete with a comfortable and durable, one-size-fits-all, adjustable camera harness made of Kodra Synthetic canvas. It also has a water- This system is designed for the activ photograp er. The harness supports and secur s one c mera with a long or short le s, keeping it always at the ready. repellent coating, fitted with the patented, super-strong Twist & Lock camera mount. The CNC- machined, anodised aluminium
SamyangAF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE › £828 › holdan.co.uk/wtb/samyang
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, this new and exciting AF
24-70mm f/2.8 FE lens is Samyang’s first zoom, and it promises to be a real winner. What’s more, while it is primarily a photo lens, it also has special features optimised for video shooting. It is the perfect all-in-one zoom to complement Sony’s full-frame (it’s APS-C compatible, too) mirrorless cameras, delivering a wide angle of view and bright maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. Superb performance is achieved through an optical design of 17 elements in 14 groups, including two aspherical, one hybrid- aspherical, three high refractive and three extra-low dispersion. In addition, Ultra Multi-Coatings have been applied to minimise aberrations and unnecessary light dispersion.
The AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE zoom uses a large-diameter aperture to provide smooth background blur, while the nine diaphragm blades create natural bokeh. Fast AF performance is thanks to Samyang’s linear stepping motor and also means subject tracking is accurate and quick. Its quiet operation satisfies photographers and videographers. Weather sealing, a filter thread of 82mm and a minimum focus of just 35cm rounds off the appeal of this remarkable lens.
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