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Instax squares up Fujifilm adds more options to its instant-printing line
Broncolor switches photographers on to next-generation lighting Coming this September, the lighting specialist is offering photographers a new Broncolor Satos power pack and Pulso L lamp combination. It’s based on almost five years of development by Swiss engineers, with primary goals being performance, flexibility, ease of use and long lifespan. Chief among the features is a new dual-power concept; the Satos can be equipped with a power supply, batteries or a combo of the two. It therefore suits use in the studio or on location. Settings can be adjusted down to the smallest detail via a 5.7-inch touchscreen, buttons or an app interface. The Pulso L modelling and continuous lamp is described as the perfect partner to the above. It boasts a calibrated array of bi-coloured LEDs, with a variable green/magenta mix and colour temperature adjustable from 2800- 6800K, plus bi-directional communication between the lamp and powerbank. broncolor.com
Fujifilm has launched its latest boxy, instant-print camera: the classic-styled Instax Square SQ40. It outputs larger prints that are more reminiscent of old Polaroids than the credit-card-sized alternatives we’re now used to from models lower down the range. “Consumers love our Instax Mini 40 instant camera, so expanding the line to include a square-format option just made sense,” claims Fujifilm Europe’s senior vice president for imaging solutions, Shin Udono. There’s a dedicated selfie setting, accessed via a twist of the SQ40’s camera lens, with a front-facing mirror featuring on the body for easier self-portraits. Additionally, the manufacturer has released a new ‘Sunset’ instant film that features a variety of borders with soft colour gradients, said to suggest “a serene, peaceful sunset”. Fujifilm has also given its distinctly retro-looking Mini Evo a fresh lick of paint. This now comes in fetching brown, as well as the black of its original 2021 release. The Instax Square SQ40 is available now for £134.99, the new film retails at £10.99 for a ten-sheet pack and the brown Mini Evo is priced at £174.99. instax.co.uk “Expanding the line to include a square-format option just made sense”
Nikon mirrorless owners get first DX-format prime lens
Own a Nikon APS-C mirrorless and seeking to upgrade your standard kit zoom for something sharper? Consider the photo giant’s first Nikon Z DX-compatible prime: the Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7. Designed for everyday use, the lens should be ideal for low-light work. With a focal length described as “wide, but not too wide”, its creative applications include landscape, street photography and portraiture, as well as video. The lens has an equivalent full-frame focal length of 36mm, and autofocus is powered via a quiet stepping motor. Minimum-focus distance is 0.18m, while the fast aperture also allows for a shallow depth-of-field. Further features include a dust- and
moisture-resistant construction – and it weighs just 135g. Nikon Europe product manager Zurab Kiknadze suggests: “The Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 hits the sweet spot between image quality and versatility; it’s the perfect prime for everyday photography.” nikon.co.uk
HIP TO BE SQUARE The Instax Square SQ40’s chunky, retro design makes it an instant winner
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