LEXAR PROFESSIONAL CFEXPRESS TYPE A / SD USB 3.2 GEN 2 READER
Website:
www.lexar.com
Price:
£84/$79
This card reader has two slots and can accept both SD and CFexpress Type A cards. It’s supplied with a USB-C cable and a USB-A adapter, so it can be used with a wide range of computers. With CFexpress Type-A cards it has a maximum transfer speed of 900MB/s while with UHS-II SD cards it naturally has a more modest maximum speed of 312MB/s.
DJI AVATA FLY SMART COMBO
Website:
www.dji.com
Price:
£989/$934 (with Goggles V and DJI Motion Controller)
DJI’s new first-person view (FPV) drone is designed for an immersive flying experience but its 48MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor and 12.7mm effective focal length lens means it’s also capable of capturing some thrilling footage. Don’t forget that the drone regulations mean you must be accompanied by a spotter when flying the drone wearing goggles.
MANFROTTO 496 CENTRE BALL HEAD
Website:
www.manfrotto.com
Price:
£79/$120
This aluminium ball head weighs just 400g but can support up to 10kg. It features independent control over the ball lock, friction and panning movement for precise framing. It comes with a quick-release plate that’s compatible with most Manfrotto tripod heads (except the 804RC2 and MH804-3W) as well as Arca-Swiss type heads.
LOWEPRO ADVENTURA III
Website:
www.lowepro.com
Price:
£20-116/
$19-120
Lowepro’s new Adventura III range of pouches, soft cases, shoulder bags and backpacks are now made largely from recycled materials and are designed to give camera gear rugged protection. The range starts with the Adventura CS 20 III, which is designed to hold a compact camera, and goes all the way up to the Adventura BP 300 III backpack that holds a full-frame mirrorless camera with four or five lenses and a 13-inch laptop, plus a tripod.
NISI TRUE COLOR ND-VARIO 1-5 STOPS
Website:
www.nisioptics.co.uk
Price:
£89-279 / $89-349
Nisi makes this variable neutral density filter in 14 sizes from 40.5mm to 105mm. It’s supplied with a pushon cap, plastic case and a fabric pouch. The outer is marked with a scale in 1-stop increments and there are hard stops at either end, while a short handle makes it easy to adjust the degree of filtration without getting finger prints on the glass. That said, the glass is coated to repel water and oil.
ROGUE FLASH ADAPTER
Website:
www.rogueflash.com
Price:
£37/$35
Available in small or standard sizes, this silicone adapter is designed to stretch onto a rectangular flashgun head to enable it to be used with Rogue’s magnetic flash modifiers for quick swapping between a diffuser dome, a grid or coloured gels. Check Rogue’s website for flashgun compatibility.
LENSPEN SENSORKLEAR II
Website:
www.manfrotto.com
Price:
£12/$15
The LensPen SensorKlear II features the unique LensPen cleaning tip of the original model with an articulated end section that makes it easier to use. It can be used by itself for removing specks of dust and dirt quickly and without the need for any cleaning solution, or in combination with the LensPen SensorKlear Loupe for a detailed view of the sensor.
PROFOTO CONNECT PRO
Website:
www.profoto.com
Price:
£339/$399
Profoto’s latest wireless flash trigger is available for Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm cameras now and Leica and Sony compatible versions – a non- TTL version for any camera with a standard hotshoe – will come later. It offers improved TTL group control over its predecessor with intuitive output adjustment, and it’s powered by three AAA batteries that are claimed to last for up to 50 hours.
LEXAR PROFESSIONAL CFEXPRES TYPE A CARD GOLD SERIES
Website:
www.lexar.com
Price:
£170-£265/$200-$400
Available with 80GB (£169/$200) or 160GB capacity (£265/$400), this CFexpress Type A card offers write speeds up to 800MB/s and read speeds up to 900MB/s to enable the highest level of performance when used with the likes of the Sony A1 and A7 IV cameras.
LENSPEN DSLR PRO KIT
Website:
www.manfrotto.com
Price:
£30/$35
The sensor isn’t the only part of a camera that can benefit from a spot of cleaning on a regular basis. This kit from LensPen comprises the Original LensPen for lenses, FilterKlear for filters and MicroPro for viewfinders. It comes supplied with a microfibre pouch that keeps everything together but also doubles as a cleaning cloth.