Sony’s new full-frame mirrorless camera, the A7 II, has now been confirmed as being available to purchase in the US from in early December. Pricing has also been confirmed at $1,700 for the camera body only, or at $2,000 with a 28-70mm kit lens included. The new Sony A7 II has a range of improvements…
Large format photography is usually a rather expensive business. A new 4×5 camera named ‘Intrepid’ plans to change all that. The Intrepid Camera is currently well on its way to achieving it’s Kickstarter funding process. In fact it’s got off to such a great start it’s virtually achieved it’s main fundraising goal with nearly a…
Leica have just announced a special limited edition of their ‘X’ camera. The Leica X ‘Edition Moncler’ is a tribute to Moncler, the French/Italian luxury clothing company. The camera features the three colours of the French flag in an eye-catching design, only 1,500 of these cameras are going to be available worldwide, so if you’d…
If you want a serious (and rather sexy) image backup solution that doesn’t take up too much desk-space, Drobo might have just the solution for you. Introducing the Drobo Mini 8TB, housing 4x Samsung 2TB SSD drives in hot-swappable bays, this is a RAID backup solution that will secure your data even in the unlikely…
Sony have just announced the Sony ILCE-QX1; a new interchangeable lens camera that allows you to use an E-mount lens with your smartphone. The ILCE-QX1 accommodates any Sony E-Mount lens and sports a APS-C CMOS sensor with a 20.1-megapixel count, RAW image file support, BIONZ X processor, built in Wi-Fi and NFC, and also a…
Manfrotto have introduced a new addition to their Befree travel tripod range, the MKBFRC4-BH. This is a lightweight carbon fiber tripod that weighs in at just 1.1kg (2.4 lbs) that’s a 20% shaved off the weight in comparison to the existing aluminium model. When the foldable legs are packed away they are only 40cm in…
ONA, the makers of high-quality camera bags and accessories, are to commemorate the 100th Birthday of Leica photography with a brand new camera bag, the Berlin II. The Berlin II is specifically designed for the Leica M-System. The Berlin II is crafted from full-grain leather, has a red-coloured (what else) customisable interior, and a removable…
Lomography have just announced the launch of the LC-A+ Instant Camera Kit. Accommodating Fuji Mini Instax instant film, the Lomo LC-A+ Instant Camera , and has an exposure area of 42mm x 64mm. There is also a 35mm back attachment which allows you to switch back to 35mm if you so desire. You can get…
I saw ‘Viddy’ the other day on Kickstarter, it’s a fun project and one that I have personally backed. I really like the retro design, and the DIY element, the fact that you assemble the camera yourself, also appeals to me. So what exactly is Viddy, I hear you ask? Viddy is essentially a pinhole…
Lomography have announced a brand-new color negative film, called Cine200 Tungsten Film, this film aims to provide a cinematic aesthetic to your film imagery, with emphasis on color saturation with an ultra-fine grain. Tungsten film is designed for maximum performance when used indoors and with artificial lighting, but it can also provide some lovely results…