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INCASE YOUMISSEDTHEM... All episodes of The Photography News Podcast are available online at photographynews.co.uk, or on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Here are highlights from previous episodes: EPISODE 8 You have only eight bits of photo kit to take to a desert island, so what would you go for and why? It’s not as easy as you might think, as the PN team testifies EPISODE 10 The lens world is dominated by zooms, but fixed focal length primes are resurgent. We’re now seeing some fab optics for those photographers who prefer to zoom with their feet EPISODE 13 How you light portrait pictures determines their mood – it can be a real challenge to get it right. But perfection is within reach, thanks to the PN team. Check out this episode for top advice
Samyang’s AF 12mm f/2 E is its first autofocus wide-angle prime for APS-C format cameras. Priced at £360, this lens comes in E-mount fit. It is said to deliver exceptional resolution with its advanced optical construction, Wide on Samyang adds two Sony E-mount wide-angles to its range wide-angle is the AF 24mm f/1.8 E. The model is also suitable for Sony E-mount, but is compatible with full-frame cameras. Weighing 213g, it measures 71mm in length. Optically, the design has 11 elements in eight groups, while the lens uses a linear motor for autofocusing. This lens costs £459. intro2020.uk including five special lens elements. It’s also compact, weighing just 213g. The company’s second
Spring is very much in the air and it’s time for the PN team to get out into the wilderness. In episode 24, they discuss lens choices for scenic photography and how far they are prepared to walk to get a great shot. Plus, the trio delve into the technique of shooting and painlessly stitching panorama images. There are plenty of handy tips for you to try out on your next adventure with the camera. The podcast is your chance to get involved. If you have a thought, a question, or need some advice on what to buy next, please email us on podcast@photographynews.co.uk photographynews.co.uk/ podcast-library
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Sound out Sennheiser Sennheiser recently added the MKE 400 on-camera shotgun and XS Lav Clip mics to its range. These products are now available in kits, aimed at vloggers and content creators using their smartphones. The MKE 400 Mobile Kit is £199, the MKE 200 Mobile Kit costs £109. while the XS Lav USB-C Mobile Kit is £87. If you prefer wireless, the XSW-D Portable Lav Mobile Kit is £249. sennheiser.com
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WhiteWall’s latest innovation is RoomView, an online process that lets you see how your masterpiece looks on your own wall before pressing the order button. Just upload the image, a picture of your wall and some measurements, before following the simple process. You don’t even have to clear existing images off your wall. Read more on page 21. whitewall.com WhiteWall’s room with a view
Epson has announced two cartridge-free premium printers aimed at enthusiast photographers The A4 EcoTank ET-8500 and A3+ ET-8550 EcoTank use Epson’s Claria ET premium inks for top-quality photo prints and documents. The new photo black and photo grey inks help deliver richly detailed mono prints, too.
Both printers have five paper feeds, including a straight-through path for media up to 1.3mm thick, as well as a rear tray for craft papers and card. Plus, they have the ability to print on DVDs/CDs. With wireless connection, a 10.9cm colour touchscreen and the option of Epson’s Smart Panel app, transforming your mobile device into a remote printer control, these are user-friendly printers with low running costs. The EcoTank cartridge-free concept means the
printers can easily be refilled with mess-free bottles, and one set of ink bottles provides up to 2300 photo-quality prints at high speed. In ideal storage conditions, Claria ET ink prints last up to 300 years. The EcoTank ET-8500 and ET-8550 are available now, priced £649 and £779, respectively. epson.co.uk
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