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FUJI WONDERLAND Make mine a half!
Fujifilm’s obsession with doing things its own way really shows through in the radical and fun new £699 X half camera. It’s inspired by half-frame film cameras of yesteryear, yet is built for vertical compositions – perfect for the social media of today. The camera has a unique rear LCD monitor and a 2-in-1 shooting option, which allows users to combine two still images or movies into one composition in-camera – all controlled by winding up the dummy ‘frame advance’ lever. Winding the lever on the camera’s top-plate after each shot enables the next shutter release, just like on a film camera. After taking the selected number of shots, users can transfer the images to the new dedicated app to digitally ‘develop,’ view, edit and share the photos. Contact sheets are also saved, just like when shooting film. Pairing the camera with Bluetooth mobiles enables transfer of still images and movies, plus sending images to Instax Link series smartphone printers. The camera has an optical viewfinder and a new film camera mode that simulates film photography. With a lightweight and compact body Fujifilm’s new X half compact uses a vertical sensor for a real retro look and feel
of just 240g and a classic design in three colour options, the X half features Fujifilm’s iconic Film Simulation and Grain Effect to reproduce the unique grain texture of film. It also offers new filters such as light leak and halation for a lo-fi effect straight out of the camera. The lightweight, retro design has easy-to-use touch controls on the rear LCD and features a 3:4 aspect ratio rear LCD monitor, plus optical viewfinder for vertical composition. It can take vertical still images and movies commonly taken with smartphones. The camera boasts a one-inch back- side illuminated sensor and a 32mm f/2.8 (35mm equivalent) prime lens. fujifilm-x.com
Italian brand Manfrotto has unveiled the One tripod that hybrid content creators will fall in love with. It’s the first tripod purpose-built for stills and video in one integrated design. The One combines the stability of a photo tripod with the fluid movement required for video. Innovations include being able to deploy all leg sections simultaneously in a single motion and a new quick-release system that allows fast swapping of tripod heads, sliders or other accessories without tools. The centre column tilts, slides and detaches for low angles and aids levelling. A new non-round leg shape improves torsional rigidity for smoother video panning and a boost in stability – whether you’re framing stills or tracking motion. Available in carbon fibre for £540 or aluminium for £376, the One hybrid pairs with the 500X Fluid Video Head – optimised for mirrorless cameras up to 2.4kg – which includes a fluid drag system, selectable counterbalance and hinged camera plate for fast landscape- to-portrait switching. This costs £670 for carbon fibre or £420 for aluminium. manfrotto.com SUPPORTING ROLE Manfrotto finds The One
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Nanlux teases duo of budget Evoke LEDs
High-end Chinese LED brand Nanlux has dropped a teaser for two new Evoke series colour LED spotlights – the Evoke 150C and 600C – to join the current flagship series as lower-powered and more affordable alternatives to the line-up.
The lights will feature all-weather protection in an all-in-one design with a new light engine. The 600C will have a Bowens mount, and the 150C will use the FM mount ecosystem. They will launch in the autumn. nanlux.com
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