The Canon Magazine 93
NEW CANON-FIT KIT
(^01) Gitzo 3-way Fluid Head GHF3W
Gitzo’s ultimate pan & tilt head?
£440/$TBA
http://www.gitzo.com
GITZO has replaced its confusing range
of 3-way heads with this single redesigned
offering. It borrows features found in
Manfrotto’s X-Pro 3-Way Head, such as
ergonomic retractable handles, and
there’s a new twisting bubble level that
lets you check for vertical and horizontal
alignment by rotating the device to the
side. The Arca-Swiss QR plate holder can
also be rotated through 90 degrees.
(^02) Hoya Fusion One filters
Top-grade protector, UV and polarizers
£20/$23
http://www.intro2020.co.uk
BUILT from Hoya’s own high-grade
optical glass, Fusion One filters comprise
18 layers of Super HMC multicoating for
high light transmission and resistance to
flare. They’re designed to complement
the top optical quality of the best Canon
lenses, ensuring sharpness and colour
rendition. Three types of Fusion One filter
are available – a UV filter, a protector, and
a polarizer. All are water-repellent and
resistant to dirt, smudges and
fingerprints, and come in typical thread
diameters from 37mm through to 82mm.
(^03) Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
Stand by for the widest RF-mount f/2 lens
£TBA/$849
http://www.venuslens.net
THE NEW 15mm f/2 Zero-D is wider than
any native Canon RF-mount lens, and
boasts a fast f/2 maximum aperture.
What’s more, it also has a short minimum
focus distance of six inches, allowing for
surreal wide angle close-ups. It may be
manual focus only, but as ultra-wide
photography often relies more on manual
focus and depth of field control that’s no
deal-breaker.
(^04) Lomography Petzval 55mm
f/1.7 MKII
Canon RF-mounts can join the party
£349/$TBA
http://www.lomography.com
LOMOGRAPHY is back again with
another stylish Petzval lens designed to
give your portrait shots distinctive
background bokeh. Designed exclusively
for mirrorless cameras, it features a new
bokeh control ring which allows you to
modulate the intensity of Lomography’s
distinctive bokeh. As well as the eight-
bladed diaphragm, the lens also has a
‘Waterhouse’ aperture system. This uses
slot-in plates to tweak and control the
shape of the bokeh.
(^05) Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO
Now with a 90-degree centre column
£270/$290
http://www.manfrotto.com
MANFROTTO has topped off its Befree
travel tripod range with a new, high-end
Befree GT XPRO model. This incorporates
the 90-degree column mechanism
previously seen only on larger Manfrotto
tripods. The Befree GT XPRO will be
available in a cheaper aluminium version
weighing 2kg for £270/$290 and a more
expensive 1.76kg carbon fibre option for
£410/$430.
(^06) Nissin i600
A flashgun that shows less can mean more
£190/$TBA
http://www.kenro.co.uk
THE i600 is a compact flashgun,
measuring 112x73x98mm and weighing
300g (not including four AA batteries), yet
it packs a punch with its huge GN60
output rating. Expect a battery life of up
to 1500 flashes and recycle times of
between 0.1 and 5.5 seconds. Despite its
size, the i600 still sports a 24-200mm
zoom head, and supports high speed
sync up to a shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.
(^07) Tamrac SpeedRoller
International
Tamrac gets in on the roller bag scene
£390/$350
http://www.tamrac.com
WITH its 51x36x23cm external
dimensions, this roller should fit within
most airline carry-on size limits, though
at 5.4kg, it’s a bit of a heavyweight. The
41x33x15cm interior is a practical size.
There’s space in the main compartment
to transport two 5D IV bodies, four to six
extra lenses, plus multiple accessories.
The separate foam-padded outer pocket
holds a 15-inch laptop, while a tripod can
07 be securely carried on the side.
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