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NEW CANON-FIT KIT
(^01) Canon EOS Ra
Canon launches its first astro camera
since 2012’s EOS 60Da specialist DSLR
£2599/$2499
http://www.canon.co.uk
THE EOS Ra is a modified version of the
EOS R and is the first Canon full-frame
camera designed for astrophotography.
The EOS Ra is also unique in that it doesn’t
require an external power source or a
tethered computer connection in order to
record those star-studded skies. It inherits
the EOS R’s key tech specs, but adds a
new infrared blocking filter which allows
higher hydrogen alpha light to reach the
imaging sensor. This enables the EOS Ra
to capture the distinct red colour of nebula
that would otherwise be blocked by the
UV/IR cut filters in a normal camera.
(^02) DJI Mavic Mini
Meet DJI’s lightest-ever drone
£369/$399
http://www.dji.com
WITH the UK, USA, Canada & China now
requiring registration of drones over 250g,
the featherweight 249g Mavic Mini
promises hassle-free drone enjoyment.
Despite the diet, it still crams in a 12Mp
camera with the ability to capture video at
up to 2.7k (topping out at 30fps), or 1080p
at 60fps. Flight time is up to 30 minutes,
with a theoretical 4km control range, plus
there’s GPS and collision sensors.
(^03) Hoya Starscape filters
Cut out unwanted colour casts
£TBA/$TBA
hoyafilter.com
HOYA Starscape Light-Pollution filters
selectively filter out the greeny-yellow hues
of light pollution for more natural-looking
nighttime and astro shots, and with the
added benefit of improved contrast. Using
a filter to alter the actual exposure saves
significant time trying to correct a colour
cast in Photoshop, especially when
working with multiple images taken to
form a time-lapse sequence.
(^04) Lensbaby OMNI filter system
Just when you thought you’d seen it all
£89/$100
lensbaby.com
IMAGING innovator Lensbaby has a
whole new concept in filter effects that
makes all traditional filters look tame. The
new Omni system comes with three effect
‘wands’ that clip magnetically to the filter
adaptor, and can be moved around freely.
You use them individually or in
combination, shooting through them to
produce various prismatic light flare
effects. The standard pack (£89/$100)
includes three effects wands called
‘Crystal Seahorse’, ‘Stretch Glass’ and
‘Rainbow Film’.
(^05) Loupedeck CT
Sound and graphics control galore
£469/$549
http://www.loupedeck.com
THE Loupedeck Creative Tool retains the
buttons and dials of previous models that
give you a faster and ergonomic way to
interface with your software, rather than
just using your computer’s keyboard and
mouse. But now there’s also the addition
of LED backlighting and touchscreens to
make the console even more intuitive,
especially at a glance.
(^06) Lume Cube 2.0
A much-improved and handy LED light
From £90 /$90
lumecube.com
THE device appears very similar to the
original Lume Cube, with an aluminium
body just 4cm-cubed and only 99g.
But this version 2.0 Cube now boasts a
5600K daylight-balanced output, a very
impressive 95+ color rendering index, and
an increased 80-degree beam angle for
more even lighting. Battery life is hugely
boosted, now rated at up to 90 minutes at
100% brightness, and the Cube 2.0 is able
to operate when plugged in, making it ideal
for home/studio use.
(^07) Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 RF
The first third-party AF lens for the EOS R
£629/$799
http://www.samyanglensglobal.com
THE Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 RF is a
millimeter wider than Canon’s wide-angle
15-35mm L-series, making this the widest
AF lens available for the RF mount. The 14
elements in 10 groups consist of six
special lenses to reduce aberration, three
aspherical lenses, two extra-low dispersion
lenses and one high-reflection lens.
There’s also weather sealing, along with
(^04) an unusual mount-based rear filter holder.
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