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New year, new offerings. Perhaps this is the creed by which Olympus live by as they usher in two new products: the Stylus Touch TG-870 Rugged Compact Camera and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F/4 IS PRO super-telephoto lens.

Features of the Stylus Tough TG-870 Rugged Compact Camera

Sporting a 16-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor and TruePic VII Image Processor, the TG-870 has a 21mm ultra wide angle lens and a focal length range of 21-105 mm. It also has an aperture range of f/3.5 to f/5.7 and a 5x optical zoom. It is capable of capturing Full HD 1080/60p video at 60 frames per second. It is also capable of slow motion video at 120 frames per second at 854 x 480 or 640 x 480.

You can view the camera’s playback and functions through the 180-degree, 920,000-dot tilting high-resolution LCD. The screen can also be used to see angles that are tough to have a direct optical view. Likewise, you can let others view the files on their mobile devices by sharing it via its built-in Wi-Fi.

Canon is once again delighting us with the introduction of two IXUS compact cameras and two Legria video cameras.

Features of the Canon IXUS 175 Compact Digital Camera

The Canon IXUS 175 sports a 20MP CCD Sensor and has an equivalent lens of 28-224mm. Capture stunning images with the aid of the DIGIC 4+ Processor and 8x optical zoom lens with 16x ZoomPlus. It is also capable of recording 720p Full HD Video and playback can be viewed through the 6.8 cm LCD. This camera also has Face Detection technology for effortless capture of portraits. To always have the best framing for every shot, an Auto Zoom function is also available.

Features of the

While Nikon is largely known for their dependable cameras, they are also upgrading the game with their DSLR lenses and flashes. Thus, they have added the Speedlight SB-5000 flash and a pair of Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses in their already stellar line of products.

Features of the Nikon Speedlight SB-5000 Flash

Finally, a radio-controlled Nikon flash! The SB-5000 Speedlight boasts of its Advanced Wireless Lighting function that allows it to be controlled via radio frequency with a communication range of up to 30 metres. It also has an advanced cooling system that allows up to 100 continuous flashes before it overheats.

This device also has a tilting and rotating flash head that enables angle adjustments for precise placement of light. You can rotate the flash horizontally for 180° or from 7° to 90° vertically. Compatible with other Nikon Speedlights, the SB-5000 is also equipped with a Power Zoom function. There is also a rotary multi-selector to access various modes and a special

Two much awaited upgrades and a revelation. That’s how Nikon’s new offerings can be summarized. Finally, photography enthusiasts can get a hold of the D5 Professional-Grade DSLR, the D500 DX-format DSLR and the KeyMission 360 4K Ultra HD Action Camera.

Features of the Nikon D5 Professional-Grade DSLR Camera

Taking images on low light settings is no problem as well for this device has a wide ISO range from 100 to 102,400 which is expandable to a whopping 3,280,000. Making professional-level

As much as possible, photographers do not want to deal with dust. Though it is small, it can disrupt the operation and quality of a camera by scratching its lens.  To put an end to this, Hoya has released a series of Fusion Antistatic Filters for DSLR Lenses.  With these filters requiring less cleaning, they are perfect for settings where dust is common.

Types of Fusion Antistatic Filters

Hoya’s newline of filters come in three types: the Fusion Antistatic Protector filter, the Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing filter, and the Fusion Antistatic Ultraviolet filter. All three offerings have an Antistatic coating that works like a force field that repels dust and water. The same layer is resistant to scratches and stains. Meanwhile, fingerprints and smudges can be wiped away easily.

At the core of the filter is an improved 9-layer Super Multi-Coating formula that reduces reflections to maintain the clarity, colour balance and contrast of every image taken. The Fusion Antistatic

Unless you are producing a silent movie, having high quality video is worthless if the captured sound is inaudible. While footages can be edited to reflect the best shots, the same can’t be said with audio. Therefore, it would be wise to use the best equipment available from the start. For this, thank heavens that Zoom has produced an impressive line of recorders and related accessories.

You can pair your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with any of Zoom’s iOS recorders. These microphones work using the related HandyRecorder iOS app and they are attached to the device via the Lightning connector. If you need a device with a rotating mid-side capsule, then the iQ7 recorder is what you seek. Meanwhile, they X/Y microphone lay-out of the iQ6 allows you to capture side from the centre and the sides. Finally, the iQ5 allows you to use 90-degree, 120-degree, or M-S stereo recording.

Both the iQ6 and the iQ7 feature an analogy style gain wheel for adjustment of microphone

You know that your photography equipment will not fail you. But what about the bag that carries them? For this, you need not look for anything else but F-Stop Camera Bags. Built to be a trusted companion in all your rugged adventures, their products are trusted by some of the most prestigious photography studios and professionals.

As F-Stops flagship products, the Mountain Series Expedition Packs offer enough space for everything you need to carry for a lengthy trip. The biggest among these backpacks is the Shinn that carries 80 litres in volume while the smallest is the Lotus which has ample space for 32 litres. There’s also the 30-litre Kashmir UL which works best for females.

Aside from these heavy-duty backpacks, there’s also the 40-litre Ajna, the 50-litres Tilopa and the 70-litre Sukha. These bags are equipped with a Hypalon base and Advanta polyurethane film to protect your photo gears. Attachment points for Gatekeepers are also available

Nikon has released the D4S 1.30 and the D750 1.10 firmware which features new control options for external recorders using the Atomos Open Protocol. Likewise, the updated firmware for the D750 has a vibration reduction function to address glitches wherein even VR lenses can’t contain image shake.

With the D750 firmware version 1.10 and the D4S firmware 1.30, an external recording control option is available to the HDMI item in the SETUP menu. This means that if the camera is connected to an Atomos-supporting recorder via HDMI, the camera’s controls can be used to regulate recording. However, the output resolution chosen in the SETUP MENU should be anything else except 576p or 480p.

Unique Updates for the

While digital cameras provide convenience in terms of photo storage and dissemination, nothing beats the feeling of holding a tangible photograph. This is why despite technology is fast advancing, there are people who are still crazy of how pictures were captured and processed before. If you are one of them, then you’d fancy having one of the Lomo’Instant cameras which are now available at Camera Warehouse.

Beauty is an understatement when Lomo cameras come to mind. Aside from the artistic effects that it can induce to each image, they sport sleek designs that will satisfy any aesthetic preference. They come in two types: the regular Lomo’Instant and the Lomo’Instant wide which uses Fuji Instax wide film to develop the snapshots. Meanwhile, the basic Lomo’Instant uses the Instax Mini film.

With everything that will happen during the upcoming Christmas season, who would want blurry pictures? Thus, Nikon Australia is having a four-day cash back promotion for selected Nikkor lenses. You can get a $35 cash back when you purchase the AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G, the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G, and the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G. Likewise, a $300 cash back is yours for buying the AF-S 35mm f/1.4G, the AF-S 58mm f/1.4G, and the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G.

The Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G has a Silent Wave Motor for smooth autofocus and rear focusing system wherein only the rear lens group moves during focusing. Meanwhile, the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G sports a retro design but has state-of-the-art features. It is capable of relaying subject-to-camera distance information which makes 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible. Its maximum aperture is also ideal for smooth bokeh effects.

Also, the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G has a Super Integrated Coating to reduce ghosting and flaring. It also allows the switch