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Acebil Europe is the sole factory-owned distributor of Acebil products in the continent, and a sole UK distributor for many other brands. NAM Grip equipment has just launched the new Ianiro Pocket Light – it really is the latest must-have on your photography kit list. This colour-tuneable small camera light packs a punch from its 15w output. Weighing in at only 170g, with a small form factor and only 17mm thickness, it will fit comfortably into most pockets. The built-in 4800ah li-ion battery has a charge time of less than three hours, yet will run the light at full intensity for one hour – and for 17 hours at 5% brightness. It has a USB Type-C port for easy charging. As an example, Ian Pack photographed a garden snail with a Canon EOS 90D and 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM – and lit with an Ianiro Pocket Light. It was used in dull, overcast conditions to make the image pop and gain an Nikon’s Z series has come on in leaps and bounds, with updated camera bodies and more Z mount lenses. At TPS, Nikon will have a full selection of mirrorless kit on show, including the new retro- styled Z fc and recently introduced Z series macro lenses. With a design based on the iconic Nikon FM2, the Z fc has great looks that contrast with most current cameras – but under that exterior is a modern feature list that includes a high-performing, APS-C format, 20-megapixel sensor. We test it in this issue. Also reviewed is the Z MC 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, which Nikon › Stand B600 › nikon.co.uk
additional stop of shutter speed. The LED panel was attached to his monopod with a mini magic arm, and positioned above and left of the lens hood. At only £59, it’s already incredible value, and during TPS you will get £10 off this price. Also appearing for the first time at the NEC is the LS-255C carbon fibre light stand. It is 2.2m tall at its maximum and only weighs 550g, but has a capacity of 10kg. Guide price is £69, but customers will receive a £10 discount during the NEC show.
Visit the Kowa stand and be one of the first in the UK to try one of the new TSN-99 Prominar spotting scopes. The series is the result of over six decades of Japanese optical design and technology. It utilises the very best from Kowa’s optical heritage, benefiting from features and engineering developed by generations of optical experts. At the heart of all Kowa Prominar flagship optics are its unique, pure-fluorite crystal lenses, and the TSN-99 Prominar features its largest objective lens ever produced – at 99mm. The goal Kowa achieved was to create a scope delivering outstanding low-light performance and exquisite detail, free from KowaOptics › Stand N701 › kowaoptic.com
chromatic aberration. This optic delivers one of the brightest and widest views of nature. The scope allows for smartphone and digital cameras to be attached via easy-to-use digiscoping adapters – creating ultra-powerful telephoto systems. These deliver close-up, super- sharp images of nature, without disturbing your subject. The stunning optic redefines what it is to view nature, and
will be on display at The Photography Show for you to test and try
out, with Kowa’s optical experts on hand to answer any queries.
Mendelsohn, Harry Skeggs, Andy Parkinson and Nigel Danson. Renowned landscaper Danson has recently been appointed a Nikon ambassador. When given the role, he said: “The Nikon ambassadors do an amazing job telling stories that put focus on important things in the world. The nature and wildlife ambassadors are raising awareness about how necessary it is to take better care of this planet. Being in this league is an honour to me.”
gives 1:1, life-size magnification at its minimum focus. The new macros are
welcome additions to the Z series, but we have also seen the hotly anticipated Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S. On the stand, there
is a whole programme of inspirational talks by leading Nikon users and ambassadors. The line- up of speakers includes Carolyn
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