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Photography News | Issue 60 | photographynews.co.uk
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Buyers’ guide Landscape essentials If you want to shoot great landscapes you need proper kit backing you up on location – everything from the right type of lenses and filters, to tripods and bags that you can trust in the field. We’ve gathered a hard-hitting collection of landscape accessories for you here, including options for improving your scenic skills with expert training and staying comfortable on your shoots. Enjoy!
Think Tank Photo StoryTeller 8 There are plenty of advantages to travelling light when shooting landscapes, not least of all that youmay bemore inclined toexplorewithout abigbagweighingyoudown. Despite measuring only 30x21x16cm and weighing 0.6kg, the StoryTeller 8 shoulder bag will fit either DSLR or mirrorless equipment, along with extra lenses and an 8in tablet in the front pocket. It has a securely closing flip-top lid for quick access, a seam-sealed rain cover and expandable side and pockets for more storage. £65 thinktankphoto.com
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USDG2 A fast, ultra-wide angle zoom is the lens most landscapers carry and this new model from Tamron is a great example. Available in Nikon and Canon mounts, and designed for full-frame bodies, it allows photographers to take dramatic views, even in low-light conditions. It can be also used handheld at slow shutter speeds, thanks to its Vibration Compensation function. For first class image quality, the lensuses aneXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical element, and multiple Low Dispersion elements, while a new Anti-reflection eXpand coating reduces ghosting and flare. £1279 tamron.eu
Camera Strap FS-6 Jaguar When you are
shooting landscapes, you often want to shoot on the way from one location to the next, but stopping to get your camera out is enough to put you off. The FS-6 Jaguar strap helps with this, letting you carry one or two cameras, ready to use and in more comfort than a regular strap. It’s a durable slider style
Lakeland Photographic Holidays Fancy picking up new skills while shooting in the UK’s most beautiful landscapes?ThenLakelandPhotographic Holidays (LPH) is the place for you. Offering a blend of residential and day photo courses, covering core skills and creative workshops, LPH is based near Keswick in the heart of the Lake District. Full board, licenced accommodation is provided and right now there’s still availability on November’s residential Autumn in the Lakes workshop, with special rates making the autumn colours evenmore attractive. lakelandphotohols.com
MacWet Climatec Long Cuff gloves
If you’re waiting for good lighting, you’re going to get cold, so a pair
strap with clever spring-loaded, quick- release plates that are Arca compatible. The adjustable strap itself is wide and has ergonomically shaped shoulder pads that absorb weight. £142 cameraclean.co.uk ZeissMilvus 15mm f/2.8 Some scenes need a super-wide angle framing to pack in all the detail you want and the Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 lens is a good option. Available in Nikon and Canon mounts, it has a huge 110° angle of view and an exceptionally long focus throw, providing great accuracy in focusing. The lens promises outstanding image quality in any lighting conditions, via its 15 elements, 12 groups design. It’s practical, too, with a detachable lens hood and 95mm thread for mounting on holders or using screwon filters. £2099 zeiss.co.uk
of gloves is vital. These M a c We t C l i m a t e c Long Cuff gloves
are windproof, water resistant and fleece lined, while the
thick, elasticated cuffs are Velcro fastened for a secure fit. The fabric on the palms and fingers gives a sure grip, even in
the rain, and retains sensitivity to dial in settings. They’re available in sizes from 6 (XSWomen’s) to 12 (XXLMen’s), in four neutral colours. £29.99 Macwet.com
Lowepro Powder 500AW backpack I n s p i r e d by outdoor adventure and winter sports, L o w e p r o ’ s new Powder backpack is designed to be l i g h t we i g h t and quick to
Páramo Halcon jacket Getting kitted up for the outdoors is vital if you’re going to have a fun and productive shoot. This Páramo Halcon jacket will keep youwarmand dry as it was designed with photographers in mind. It’s made from hard-wearing, directional Nikwax Analogywaterproof fabric, which keeps youwarm when you’re stood shooting and cool when you’re on the move. There is also lots of easily accessible storage, thanks to nine well-placed pockets. Many of these are large enough for lenses or other accessories and two are lined with fleece for handwarming. £295 paramo-clothing.com
use. The backpack has a capacity of 50L, split 50-50 between a 27.5x16.5x31cm removable camera pod that’ll fit a large DSLR with grip and 2-4 lenses, and a 26x17x24cm upper section for other gear, closing with an alpine-style compression lid. There’s room for a 15in laptop, and straps and cords for a tripod walking poles, plus an all-weather cover. £309.95 lowepro.com
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