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Photography News Issue 22 absolutephoto.com
News
DxOsupports newmodels DxO has released updates to DxO OpticsPro v10.4.2, FilmPack v5.1.4 and Viewpoint v2.5.6, ensuring compatibility with Canon’s EOS 5DS and 5DS R models, delivering digital noise removal whilst preserving detail and colour saturation. These updates also enable seamless integration with Adobe Photoshop CC. Other news from DxO includes the introduction of the ONE, a 20.2-megapixel sensor with a f/1.8 lens that attaches directly to iPhones. It doesn’t come cheap though, it’s priced at £499.
Tonality app revamped
News in brief
Calumet launches foldable LCDviewfinder Designed for use on all DSLRs with a 3in or 3.2in screens, including the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, this pro quality LCD viewfinder loupe is costs £125. calphoto.co.uk
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from provides photographers with the tools to create pro-style black & white photos through layer- based image editing, overlay textures, structure detail and the like. Freshly updated, the app now offers all that and more, including a new Luminosity Mask control for more drama in your shots, compatibility with the latest version of Lightroom CC and provides new Raw camera file formats. Find Tonality in the Mac App Store for an introductory price of £8.50. Macphun
Sturdy& precise Extending its XPRO range of tripod heads, Manfrotto has unveiled the XPRO Ball Head. Featuring a triple- locking system, the XPRO Ball Head is incredibly precise, keeping a sturdy position once locked in; levelling bubbles help you get your tripod set up just right. It’s made from magnesium alloy and is really lightweight so you’re not adding much to your kitbag in the way of weight, but gaining plenty in terms of versatility. Available with either a black 200PL or a top lock system plate, the XPRO Ball Head is priced £114.95 or £159.95 respectively.
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Sound it out Azden has added a USB port to its portable mixer range, so you can hook up your FMX-42u mixer (£729.99) to your laptop, smartphone or tablet for a secondary stereo audio output. Also released is the SGM-250 Pro Shotgun mic promising high performance and quality (£299.99). intro2020.co.uk
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Phottix change
Phottix flash triggers and studio lighting are now distributed by Mac Group Europe. Joining the Phottix range is the Indra360 TTL. A portable battery flash system compatible with the Odin and Mitros+
triggers, it offers the option of high- speed flash sync at shutter speeds up to 1/8000sec with Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
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