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…
Ricoh have just announced the Pentax XG-1 superzoom camera. The XG-1 features a huge 52x optical zoom, with a 35mm equivalent range of 24-1,248mm, so it’s fair to say that the XG-1 has some serious reach. The Pentax XG-1 boasts a 16-megapixel sensor, a fixed 3 inch LCD screen for composing your images, it also…
Manfrotto have just announced the release of a new Advanced Travel Backpack bag. Aimed at photographers on the move, the bag is designed to accommodate both personal and photographic equipment. Specifically designed to hold a Manfrotto BeFree Tripod (or another small/travel tripod unit), the Advanced Travel Backpack can carry one DSLR (with lens attached), with…