Photography news and reviews
Manfrotto has added two new backpacks to its RedBee Pro Light camera backpack collection, with an emphasis on new types of users and image capture devices, from DSLRs through video capture and drones. The larger RedBee-310 (above) is designed to hold a pro DSLR with a 400mm lens attached plus an additional DSLR body, 2-3 […]
Manfrotto has announced a special Sony-specific version of its “top performing” Before GT carbon travel tripod. How can you have a tripod specific to a single brand (you ask)? It’s all in the custom-made version of the Manfrotto 200PL-PRO camera plate, apparently. This is the plate that screws to the bottom of the camera and […]
Verdict: 5 stars ★★★★★ You can get the same amount of light – and more – for a lot less money, but the Lumimuse 8 scores on build quality, its size/output ratio, convenient USB recharging and accessory filters. The Bluetooth control is surprisingly useful, too. (Sorry, but that natty little stand is separate.) £105 is a […]
Verdict: 5 stars ★★★★★ If you’re prepared to put up with a short learning process to try something new, the FastTrack-8 shows it’s not a gimmick and is actually a great idea. It’s a really good sling bag with lots of pockets for all your other paraphernalia, and it’s also a way of keeping your camera […]
Portable LED lights are a great way to quickly add some light to a subject, and this one looks extra smart.