Amateur Photographer - January 18, 2022

Should you use Correct the flaws
a filter?
Many cameras can apply a profile to correct
In theory, any filter that you optical flaws such as vignetting and curvilinear
use on a lens could have a distortion and it’s well worth making sure that these are
detrimental effect on image activated in-camera as they can dramatically improve
quality, but it may not make a the results that you get. In many cases these profiles
significant enough difference can also be applied to raw files when you process them
for it to be visible. If you want with software such as Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom,
to protect the front element of but DxO PhotoLab 5 is especially good at this.
your lens, use the best-quality
filter that you can afford. A
clear filter is the best choice,
but UV filters are more readily
available. UV filters are really
designed for use at high
altitude where UV levels are
high and can cause haze.

If in doubt, use an 51
aperture setting
one or two stops
larger than the
minimum to balance
depth of field and
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Technique

Calibrate the autofocus system

When shooting using the viewfinder, DSLR users sometimes
find that their camera is focusing a little in front of or behind
their intended target. This is because the camera doesn’t use the
imaging sensor for autofocusing and there’s a dedicated AF sensor.
Manufacturing tolerances can mean that the two sensors are slightly
out of alignment and if the lens’s AF system is also at the edge of its
tolerance, the focus can be affected.
Thankfully, most enthusiast and high-end DSLRs have a calibration
system that allows the focus response of the camera to be adjusted
to suit particular lenses. This is something that you can do at home
by shooting a subject with some depth, for example a shelf of books,
at 45° to the camera or a dedicated calibration target, and then
adjusting the camera’s settings before checking the results and
readjusting if necessary. Alternatively, an approved service agent can
usually calibrate the camera for you but you’ll have to send off both
the camera and the lens and be without them for a while.

Use the focus limiter

Many macro and telephoto lenses have a focus
limiter switch that can help you get your subject
sharp quickly by eliminating hunting. Sony’s FE 70-
200mm F2.8 GM OSS II, for example, has a switch that
enables the focus range to be limited to from 3m to
infinity instead of the whole range, which is useful if
you’re shooting through a crowd or foliage because it
stops the camera being distracted by the close objects.
Conversely, with the Sony FE 90 F2.8 Macro G OSS
focus can be limited to 0.5m to infinity or 0.28-0.5m.
The 0.28-0.5m setting is especially useful for macro
photography as it stops the lens from focusing on
objects in the distance and keeps the focus close.

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Shooting with a Use a teleconverter
wide aperture can
Have you noticed that however long a lens
add impact and you have, the subject always seems to be
scale to your image that bit further away? It would be lovely to have
every focal length at your disposal but long
telephoto lenses are big, heavy and expensive.
Teleconverters, however, are much more modestly
priced, typically weigh 150-350g and they can
increase the focal length of your lens by 1.4x or 2x
depending upon which you select.
Unfortunately, not all lenses are compatible with
a teleconverter so it’s important to check before
you make the investment.
A downside to using a teleconverter is that the
maximum aperture of your lens is reduced. With a
1.4x teleconverter you’ll lose a stop and with a 2x
converter the maximum aperture drops by 2 stops.
This means that with 2x teleconverter a 70-
200mm f/2.8 lens, for example, becomes a
140-400mm f/5.6 lens while a 100-400mm
f/4.5-5.6 lens becomes a 200-800mm f/9-11
lens. This reduction in the maximum aperture can
have an impact on the camera’s AF system as
some or all of the AF points may not be sensitive
down to the new maximum aperture.

Get to grips with the
IS switches

Some lenses have a switch to let you change the
way that the stabilisation system works so it better
suits how you’re shooting. The Canon EF 100-
400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, for example, has
three modes. In Mode 1 the stabilisation corrects
pitch and yaw movements, like the original system
and it’s the best option for photographing
motionless subjects. Mode 2 is designed for use
when panning the camera as the lens only
compensates for movement that’s perpendicular
to the direction of panning. In Mode 3, the
stabilisation system only works when the shutter
button is fully pressed. This gives the lens the
greatest range of compensation at the point of
capture and it’s a good choice when you’re
shooting sport or action.

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Technique TIPS FOR USING LENSES

Discover the AF stop button

Some lenses have an ‘AF stop’ button that can come
in handy occasionally in continuous autofocus mode.
For example, if you can see that someone is about to
walk between you and your subject, pressing the AF
stop button prevents the lens from refocusing on the
person so it stays with your intended subject.

Get some help with focusing manually

Most modern autofocus systems are very good but there are still times
when you need to focus manually and, thankfully, there’s some modern
technology that can help. Firstly, if you’re using a DSLR, switch to live view
mode because this gives you a larger image to work with. Whether you’re using
a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, there’s also usually an option to magnify the
area under the selected AF point so you have a clear view of the details when
you focus. In some cases, this can be set to activate as soon as the manual
focus ring is moved.
It’s also worth turning on the focusing peaking if your camera has it, as this
highlights the area of highest contrast – usually the sharpest part of the image.
You can see the coloured highlights move as you adjust the focus.
Most cameras with focus peaking allow you to set the colour of the peaking
highlights and it’s helpful to set a colour that stands out from your subject.

Use a lens hood

In dull, overcast conditions you can get away
without using a lens hood, but it’s generally
advisable to have a lens hood fitted (and the right way
around). A hood stops light passing over the front of
the front element of the lens and causing flare that can
cause a drop in contrast or even hotspots in images.
That light can come from the sun or a flash or other
artificial light and a hood stops it in its tracks.

Use a high peaking level to highlight more of the scene as you focus the lens

When focus peaking is active, you should see a highlighted band move as you focus Use the right shutter speed

54 If you’re handholding your camera, it’s vital that you use
a shutter speed that enables the subject to be
rendered sharp (unless you’re going for a blurred
effect). If your subject is moving, you can’t rely on the
lens or camera stabilisation system to freeze it, you
have to use a fast enough shutter speed. On page 57
I explain how you can find your safe handholdable
shutter speed with or without image stabilisation.

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It’s especially To click or not to click?
important to
use a lens hood Some lenses with aperture rings have a control
that enables the ring to operate with or without
in bright clicks. The clicks are useful because they give you an
conditions indication of the fact that the ring has rotated,
with lots of reducing the chance of changing the aperture by
reflections accident, and you can also tell how far you’ve adjusted
the aperture as there’s a click for every 1/3 stop.
That’s great for photographers, but videographers
usually want any camera controls to operate as
smoothly and quietly as possible. So as a general rule,
click for photography and declick for video.

Buy the biggest Reach for the collar
filter you need
Long heavy lenses put extra strain
Whether it’s a on your camera’s lens mount and
circular screw-on shift the weight forward, making it harder
filter or a square/ to keep the camera and lens balanced on
rectangular one that you a tripod or monopod. This can be
mount via a holder, take a alleviated by using a lens collar with a
look at all of your lenses tripod foot as it allows the lens to be
and check what the mounted on the tripod or monopod
largest filter thread is. instead of the camera.
Then buy the largest size Lens manufacturers usually supply a
that you’ll need because it lens collar with long lenses, but if yours
usually works out cheaper doesn’t have one you may be able to buy
to buy a large filter and a a compatible one separately.
selection of step-up rings
or adapters rather than a
collection of filters and/or
holders of different sizes.

Create a macro lens

The easiest way to shoot macro photography is to use a
dedicated macro lens, but if you’re just dipping your toe in to
close-up photography, it’s an expensive option. Close-up lenses
which screw onto your lens like filters do, however, can enable
you to get much closer to your subject at a fraction of the cost.
If you want to take things a step further, consider an extension
tube that you can fit between your lens and the camera to
enable closer focusing. You can even use an extension tube
with a macro lens to get larger than life-size reproduction.
Before you invest, check that your lens is compatible with the
extension tube and, to keep life simple, go for a tube that
maintains the electrical contact between your camera and lens.

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Technique IMAGE-STABILISATION SYSTEMS

Making

IS work

for you

Handhold confidently and ditch Check the IS
your tripod more often with mode options on
Angela Nicholson’s quick guide your lens to get
to image stabilisation systems the best results

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you to handhold a camera at lower shutter speeds
than normal and get sharp results. Consequently,
they can bring greater freedom to travel light and
be creative with your camera. Some systems can even
enable sharp results at shutter speeds measured in whole
seconds, which means you can capture images of blurred
moving water while the motionless surroundings are
sharp. Even shutter speeds as fast as 1/15 or 1/8sec can
be enough to blur fast-moving water or crowds of people
– which is perfect in busy cities. It’s also very useful
when light levels fall as you don’t need to push up the
sensitivity (ISO) too far, so noise is kept in check.

In-body or lens-based

There are three types of image stabilisation: lens-based,
sensor-shifting (or in-camera) and digital. With
interchangeable-lens cameras, digital stabilisation is
usually reserved for video while lens- and camera-based
are used for stills. Stabilised lenses have an element or
group of elements that move to compensate for shake
and keep the image on the same part of the sensor while
the sensor is moved in-body-stabilisation.

Because of the larger range of movement, lens-based
stabilisation is usually better than in-camera stabilisation
with long telephoto lenses, but some cameras can now
work with both types of stabilisation in combination.
This means that the camera can use whichever system is
best for correcting a particular type of movement at any
focal length. For example, lens-based stabilisation is
useful for correcting tilting movements, especially with
long telephoto lenses, and sensor-based stabilisation is
better at correcting up-and-down, side-to-side, and
rotational movements.

Some lenses offer more than one stabilisation mode and
it’s well worth checking these out as they enable you to
tailor the system’s response to suit how you’re shooting.

Read more about this in ‘Get to grips with the IS switches’ on page 53 The R6’s in-body IS works with lens-based IS

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Shot handheld on Find your safe
the Olympus OM-D shutter speed

E-M1 II with the Although manufacturers usually give a
12-40mm f/2.8 shutter speed compensation factor for their
Pro lens at 17mm, lens or sensor-shifting stabilisation
using a shutter systems, these are based on lab tests and
speed of 1/5sec the actual compensation factor varies
between photographers. Thankfully, it’s
Olympus has one of the best IS systems around easy to find out the longest shutter speed
that you can use with a particular lens and
www.amateurphotographer.co.uk camera combination as follows:

1 Find a suitable subject that has lots
of fine detail and photograph it from
the typical distance that you would use
for the lens focal length. If you’re using a
zoom lens you should carry out the test
at each marked focal length.

2 Make sure that the stabilisation
system is turned on and set a
shutter speed that’s 1sec divided by the
effective focal length: for example,
1/100sec with a 100mm lens on a
full-frame camera, 1/160sec on an
APS-C format model and 1/200sec with
a Micro Four Thirds camera.

3 Shoot ten
images.

4 Reduce the shutter speed by 1EV
and shoot another ten images before
reducing the shutter speed again and
repeating the process.

5 Keep reducing the shutter speed
and shooting until it’s obvious that
all of the images in the sequence of ten
are blurred.

6 Transfer the images to your
computer and check them in
batches of ten, starting with those shot
at the fastest shutter speed. Initially,
look at them at screen-size and make a
note of how many in each batch are
acceptable. This is your screen-size hit
rate out of ten.

7 Next zoom into 100% and check
each image in each batch again. In
some cases you will find that images
that looked acceptably sharp at screen-
size don’t look acceptable at 100%.

8 Make a note of how many images
are completely sharp. This is your
absolute hit rate out of ten.

9 Now find the shutter speed that
gives you a 50% hit rate. In the
future when using the same camera and
lens (and focal length) combination you
know that if you shoot two or three
images at this shutter speed, you should
get at least one sharp.

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Technique USING FLASH

KIT LIST Ultimate
guide to
Pixapro Li-
Ion580 MkII flash
Speedlite
Flash photography is a lot more accessible
This compact hot shoe thanks to Speedlite flashes with TTL auto
flash can be used on and exposure, says Ian Pack
off camera with a wireless
trigger. It has TTL auto Pop-up Pop-up flash off Pop-up flash direct
exposure linked to your
camera exposure meter, flash Pop-up flash on
manual setting for
ultimate control and a Many crop-sensor DSLR www.amateurphotographer.co.uk
multi-flash function for and mirrorless cameras
creating stroboscopic have a pop-up flash on top of
images. the camera. This is either not
used by some or little by
Rogue others. Used with care it can
FlashBender be used outdoors to fill-in
3 Large shadows and create
Reflector catchlights in the eyes of the
subject. Pop-up flash is a
These reflectors fold flat small, hard and direct light
so slip easily into a source which doesn’t create
camera bag. With the flattering light, but there are
addition of a diffusion several diffusers available
panel you have a small which profess to soften the
soft box. Smaller soft light from a pop-up flash.
boxes are ideal when They are still a relatively
working outdoors in windy small light source close to the
conditions as they have a flash which doesn’t provide
smaller surface area than optimum diffusion.
umbrellas. Pop-up flash can also be
used to control off-camera
Nam Grip flashes, but is limited to short
LS-255C range line of sight. Dedicated
Carbon Fibre flashes and wireless triggers
Light Stand will give better results.

Weighing 500g this stand
is ideal for mounting your
Speedlite. It extends to
220cm and closes to
48cm. Where weight and
bulk are an issue, it’s
possible to carry a single
Speedlite kit weighing
around 1,500g.

White
Translucent
Shoot-
Through
Umbrella

One of the first light
modifiers for anyone who
works with Speedlites or
other flashes. Available in
sizes from 80cm to
200cm. Some fold down
small enough to fit inside
a camera bag, making
them ideal for
photographers on the
move.

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On camera Speedlite
bounced from a clean
white wall to camera
left to give a broad soft
light similar to diffused

window light
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon 85mm
f/1.8, camera set to manual. 1/160sec

at f/5.6, ISO 160, white balance
daylight,TTL flash

Pop-up flash diffuser Hot shoe flash Speedlight ceiling bounce
Speedlight direct
www.amateurphotographer.co.uk or Speedlites

Many photographers own a hot shoe
flash or Speedlite and mainly use it as
a convenient way to illuminate a photo.
There’s so much more to Speedlites. When
fitted to the camera hot shoe there will be
the facility for TTL auto exposure which
can be adjusted independently of the
camera with the exposure compensation
facility. Most Speedlites have a flash head
that swivels allowing you to bounce the
light from nearby ceilings or walls, which
create a large flattering soft light. Do
remember that any bounce surface that is
not white will create an overall colour cast
in your photos.
There are many light modifiers for
Speedlites ranging from £10 to hundreds.
One of the least expensive is the white
translucent, shoot-through umbrella
which diffuses the light from a Speedlite
and is ideal for lighting solo portraits or
small groups. Don’t be put off by the low
power of Speedlites which average
50-60Ws (Watt seconds). Used with
mid-range ISO settings and an aperture of
f/4 or f/5.6, a Speedlite is a versatile tool.

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Technique USING FLASH

Shoot through umbrella First frame

Indoors simple solo portrait set-up

All you need to start creating beautiful The Speedlite should be set to manual a test frame to judge the exposure, lighting
portraits are a Speedlite, wireless with the power at 1/16th. This is normally and pose. Adjust as necessary using the
trigger, a white shoot-through umbrella, an done with the wireless trigger. The spread camera histogram to judge the exposure.
umbrella swivel, a light stand and a of the beam from the Speedlite can be
reflector to bounce light into shadows. changed using the zoom setting. This does In the first frame with the shoot-through
This is my go-to headshot set-up. Using not affect the hardness of the light, just umbrella the background is lighter and
the following settings as a starting point the coverage. 50mm is a good starting busier than expected. I moved the Speedlite
you can create portraits or head shots point when photographing with a closer to my model, Max, and flagged one
within mere minutes. shoot-through umbrella. side of the flash to reduce the light falling
With your camera set to manual, set the on the background. The photos you see
shutter speed around 1/125sec to 1/250sec Once the Speedlite, umbrella and light here are straight out of camera with basic
depending on your camera’s flash sync stand are assembled, set the umbrella raw processing.
speed. ISO 320, aperture f/5.6, daylight slightly above head height to one side of
white balance. For flattering results without the subject, pointing the umbrella shaft at In the final frame I’ve added a soft gold
much distortion use a short telephone lens the subject’s nose. reflector to open the shadows or give them
or a zoom setting from 70-85mm. more detail as they were too dense for my
Turn the umbrella slightly toward the liking. The reflector has also warmed the
camera – this is known as feathering. Take skin tone on the shadow side of Max’s face.

IAN’S TOP TIPS

Creative coloured gels Flag the light Get in close

Coloured gels are an inexpensive accessory Light from umbrellas can be controlled by By moving the light closer to the subject the
and great fun to experiment with. They can be attaching a black board or flag to the background becomes darker and the light
used to add colour to shadows, as an accent Speedlite head. I use foam core board held in more flattering when using light modifiers like
light for portraits, the key light for added place with a strip of hook and loop fastener. soft boxes/umbrellas. The ideal distance for
interest or a background light. a light modifier from the model is equal to the
longest dimension of the light modifier.

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Final frame

Outdoor portrait With low power
Speedlites, position the
It’s also possible to create stunning model in shadow for
outdoor portraits with a little thought and ultimate flash effect.
planning. Here I positioned Max in the shadow The exposure was
of a building to reduce the ambient light falling balanced with the
on him. The camera was set to Av, the Speedlite ambient by setting the
set to TTL and modified with a camera to Av aperture
RogueFlashBender 3 Large Reflector with priority exposure and
diffuser panel giving me a 25cm soft box. the flash to TTL High
Using the small soft box meant that Max was Speed Sync
lit only to his waist. 1/5000sec at f/3.2, ISO 160, white
If you have a Speedlite, don’t let it gather balance daylight,TTL flash
dust, take it out and use it. If you want to begin
using off-camera flash, a Speedlite is a great
introduction to flash photography, both
indoors and outdoors.

Stabilise the stand Use an umbrella swivel Choice of background

It’s good practice to ensure that your light For any photographer who works with With care, even unpromising locations can
stand is stable when you’re working alone. Speedlites off-camera, a means of mounting create usable backgrounds. The piles of
You can put the light stand riser through the to a light stand is essential. Umbrella swivels pallets created the industrial dockside feel I
handle of your camera bag. When using a are essential. Most only tilt, and some have a wanted. I used a 200mm prime to isolate Max
hard case I attach the case to the light stand ball head which aids accurate positioning of from the surrounding distractions and a wide
with reusable cable ties. the Speedlite. aperture threw the background out of focus.

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Technique USING MOVIE MODE

Set up your cam

Ready to try out the movie mode on your
camera? Pro videographer Matty Graham
demystifies the settings and busts the jargon
to help you get started

V irtually every camera that transferable and it’s also true that video
comes to market these days has gear is more affordable than ever. What
the ability to not only capture can be a stumbling block however is
excellent stills frames, but also getting to grips with the starting blocks
shoot video footage too. In fact, most and endless jargon that comes with the
cameras (even smaller compacts) can now video side of the game. Fear not though,
record high-quality 4K movies. What this as this feature will aim to demystify and
means is there are even fewer barriers to break down anything that may seem
stop any photographers, regardless of how complicated so you can shoot your first
new to the game they are, from dipping movie with confidence.
their toes in the world of video.
Video terminology
Now, there may well be different
motivations for wanting to try out the Resolution
video mode. At one end of the spectrum,
newcomers to photography may wish to Much like a stills image has a resolution
capture some precious film of friends and (how many pixels make up the image) so
family to complement the stills they shoot. too does video. The pixel measurement for
However, for more-advanced camera users, video is always the number of pixels from
converging into video may open up new one side of the frame to the other (not top
revenue streams, as well as pushing their to bottom). For example, Full HD video has
creative limits further. a pixel count of 1920x1080 pixels. 4K
video, however, increases this count to
The good news is that, as you’d 3840x2160 pixels and 6K video offers
imagine, a lot of the more creative skills 5568x3132 pixels so you can see why those
betweens stills and motion are

A new generation of Getting started with
easy-to-use vlogging video is now
cameras has made straightforward but
video production does require a bit of
achievable for all mental recalibration

62 wishing to make a living out of video prefer
the higher resolution. However, it’s worth
noting that increased resolution will not
only mean you need bigger and more
memory cards, but also it will put more
strain on your computer when you try
editing the huge files.

Frame rate

Quite simply, this refers to the number of
frames recorded per second. Cameras have
default frame rates such as 24p, 25p, 30p,
50p and 60p. It’s worth remembering that
higher frame rates such as 50p and 60p
enable you to use this footage to be played

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era for video

at half speed for a slow motion effect. For 50 frames per second, then the shutter Oversampling
super-slow-motion sequences, some speed should be 1/100sec.
cameras feature frame rate options at 120p Oversampling is another term that
or even 240p. Aspect ratios newcomers may recoil at, but it simply
refers to the camera using its sensor to
Shutter speed Although this may seem like a capture more data than is needed to create
complicated term, the aspect ratio simply the video file. For example, some cameras
Just as you would dial in a shutter speed refers to the ratio between the horizontal capture 6K and then effectively scale the
when taking a stills image, so too for video. and width size – in other words the shape data down to produce a 4K video file.
However, with video, the sort of shutter of the video you are capturing. For the
speeds you will use are a little different as most part, you’re likely to film in either 4:3 Raw video
you should aim to set the shutter speed at or 16:9 format. However, if you are
double your frame rate. So, for example, if shooting social media content, you may be As you may suspect from the name, Raw
you are shooting with 25 frames per asked to shoot in Square format 1:1 or even video footage – sometimes called ‘Source’
second, you will set the shutter speed to 9:16 if you are shooting video for things footage – is raw data captured by the camera
1/50sec. Alternatively, if you are capturing such as TikTok. without any processing added to it,
such as saturation, contrast or

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For decent-quality
video outdoors,
investing in a proper
microphone is well
worth it

sharpening. This then gives total down from big-money cinema cameras to more ‘Focus peaking can
control over how you want the modestly priced DSLRs and mirrorless models. be extremelyuseful
footage to look to the videographer, who Each brand has their own version (C-Log on as it helps you to
can then apply these adjustments in post Canon, N-Log for Nikon, S-Log for Sony and view which areas of
processing using software such as V-Log on Panasonic cameras) and they are the scene are in
BlackMagic RAW. shooting profiles (or gamma curves) that sharp focus’
capture a flat profile to give a wide dynamic
Log profiles range, thus making the most of the Highlights
and Shadows in the scene. Because it looks so
Although rarely found on entry-level flat, you wouldn’t want to use footage before
cameras, Log profiles have made their way

SET UP YOUR CAMERA TO SHOOT A MOVIE

1 Use a tripod 2 Switch to manual mode 3 Select your frame rate

Handholding a camera when shooting video Some cameras have dedicated movie modes, Go to your camera’s video menu and choose
will lead to shaky footage. If you’re new to but if your camera doesn’t then don’t worry your frame rate – for example 50 frames per
videography it may be unlikely you have – simply turn the mode dial to select manual second (fps). Next, set a shutter speed that’s
access to a gimbal, but simply locking off the (M). The full manual mode will allow you to double your frame rate (so if you’re using
camera on a tripod will keep footage nice and take control of shutter speed, aperture and 50fps, select 1/100sec as this gives a
steady. Remember, if your lens has IS, turn it ISO to balance the exposure. smoother look to the footage).
off when the camera is on a tripod as this
can actually introduce blur into the frame.

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USING MOVIE MODE Technique

grading it and adjusting parameters such as Take your movies further
contrast, exposure and saturation. with some extra gear

Ports Want to add a little more production value to your videos?
Here’s a selection of kit that will make a real difference
If you’re on the lookout for a new camera to
capture video, check what the model offers Rode GO II wireless mics
in terms of ports. The obvious ones to search
for relate to the capturing of audio, so ports l £230 l www.rode.com
for an external microphone to capture
enhanced audio and a port for headphones If you want to shoot videos that capture the audio
so you can monitor audio levels. However, with friends and family then you will need a mic (or
also look out for an HDMI port, which will even better) two. Rode makes this very easy with
enable users to connect their cameras to the tiny GO II mics. Power them up via the USB
devices such as an external monitor. connection. These tiny units can be used with the supplied lav mics or you can simply
attach them to the shirt of your interview subject via the clip, which doubles up as the
Formats attachment that connects to your camera’s hotshoe mount. As they’re wireless, there
are no cables to trip over and the battery offers up to seven hours of use.
Just as stills cameras can capture different
file formats such as JPEGs and raws it’s the Calumet ND8X ND filter
same with video as most mirrorless and
DSLR models can capture both MP4 and l £40 l www.wexphotovideo.com
MOV files. In general, MP4 files typically
contain more compression, meaning When shooting video, your shutter speed will be locked to a set frame
they’ll take up less room on the SD card. rate (1/100sec or 1/50sec, for example) and in bright lighting
conditions it can be a struggle to stop your footage
Codecs from overexposing. The solution is to add an ND filter
in front of your lens (although some cameras offer
Codecs control the compression/ built-in ND filters). Good glass doesn’t have to be
decompression of your video file. Some expensive – this ND8 from Calumet costs just £40 and
codecs will compress a file more than
others and this can lead to a degradation of won’t affect the colour rendition of the scene.
quality in your footage. The most
commonly used codec in DSLRs and Manfrotto Befree Live Lever Kit
mirrorless cameras is H.264.
l £200 l www.wexphotovideo.com
Focus peaking
Many people believe that video tripods have to be both expensive and
This is a focus aid that aims to help you heavy, but this affordable option from Manfrotto proves to be a great
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you are using manual focus lenses. while remaining portable and easy to transport.

4 Balance the exposure 5 Compose and record 6 Review your footage

Next, balance the exposure using aperture Use the LCD to compose your scene and Always remember at the end of every take to
and ISO. Use the Exposure Level Indicator bar then you can press the record button to start hit the playback button and watch your
to balance the exposure (the bar will sit in the and stop recording your footage. Remember, footage through to make sure it’s okay. This is
middle of the scale when correctly exposed). if your camera has dual card slots, some especially important if you are capturing
If you wish to set a certain aperture, you will cameras will allow you to record the video to audio with your video too because you will
have to adjust the ISO and if this overexposes both cards at once, which will make an need to make sure it’s at the right volume
the frame, you may need to reduce the light instant back-up. and that there’s no ruffles on mics from the
passing through the lens with a ND filter. wind or clothing.

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Photoshop guru Martin Evening sorts out your photo-editing and post-processing problems

St Ouen’s Bay AFTER

It is many years since I last visited
Jersey on a summer camping holiday.
On such a small island you are never
too far from the sea and this photo
captures the Jersey Atlantic Ocean
coastline beautifully. Josie Bough
writes, ‘The photograph was taken at
St Ouen’s Bay, Jersey, looking towards
La Rocco tower on a very cold
afternoon, late January. I loved the
light and moody weather on the empty
wet beach.’ This scene is all about the
drama of the lighting, where a shaft of
sunlight has picked out the defence
tower and surrounding sea. The
adjustments I made to this image have
emphasised the contrast in the
lighting. With the Basic panel tone
adjustments, I wanted to preserve the
dark mood in the clouds, while the
crop that I applied made the tower
more prominent and central to the
composition, drawing your eye in to the
centre of the frame.

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MARTIN APPLIES THE FINISHING TOUCHES IN ADOBE CAMERA RAW

1 Crop the image 2 Set the 3 Add more contrast
white
To apply a tighter crop I selected the Crop tool and balance In the Basic panel I adjusted the Whites and Blacks
dragged the top and bottom boundary handles to sliders, as well as the other tone sliders to add
trim the clouds at the top and the beach at the The ‘As Shot’ white more tone contrast. Applying a negative Highlights
bottom. I also cropped either side, keeping the balance was a little on adjustment also helped bring out more detail in the
tower central in the composition. the cool side. I did clouds and the sunlit section of water.
check the White Balance
preset menu to see if
there was a suitable
preset setting, but in the
end I simply dragged the
temperature slider a
little to the right to
assign a warmer white
balance.

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PHOTO EDITING

Josie Brough BEFORE

Josie is a retired research technician. She is
a member of Leamington Spa Photographic
Society which helps keep her motivated. She
loves experimenting with her images. See
more of her work on Flickr @broughie7.

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Shift key as you drag. If you need to apply a Photoshop for Photographers.
specific aspect ratio, such as a square, 1:1 crop, First launched in 1998, the
you can select a preset setting from the Aspect latest edition is packed with
Ratio menu. If you want to swap the selected crop practical examples of how to
from landscape to a portrait mode crop, you can use Camera Raw and
do so by clicking the Rotate crop aspect ratio Photoshop to enhance your
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4 Remove the haze 5 Add a graduated filter 6 Darken the corners

The Dehaze slider can be useful for removing In this step I added a linear graduated filter to the Lastly, I visited the Effects panel where I applied a
haze from a scene. By dragging this slider to the bottom half of the picture and added a positive negative post crop vignette effect to darken the
right I was able to cut through some of the mist Clarity adjustment. This had the effect of adding corners. I also adjusted the Midpoint and feather
in the distance and add a touch more contrast more midtone contrast and therefore more sliders to fine-tune the extent and softness of the
to the scene. definition to the sea in the foreground. darkening effect.

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Despite its low price, the
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 gives

really attractive images
Nikon Z7, 1/125sec at f/2, ISO 800

Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2

Andy Westlake puts Nikon’s new affordable,
lightweight standard prime through its paces

W hen Nikon 40mm f/2 comes in, with its we’ve also seen the compact, sound superficially similar to
launched its price tag of just £249. In effect, it metal-barrelled Sony FE 40mm traditional 50mm f/1.8s for
full-frame does the same job in the Z lens F2.5 G and the premium Zeiss DSLRs, the optical design is in
mirrorless Z range as the old AF-S Nikkor Batis 40mm F2 CF. None of these fact rather different. It employs a
system in late 2018, it kicked off 50mm f/1.8G did for DSLRs, are available in Nikon Z mount, relatively small front element and
with three premium S-series promising strong optics and a but they do provide a basis for a much larger rear element, a
lenses, namely a 24-70mm f/4 large aperture at a keen price. comparison. So how does Nikon’s common pattern with lenses for
zoom alongside 35mm f/1.8 and budget offering measure up? mirrorless systems, which aims
50mm f/1.8 primes. These all That 40mm focal length may to optimise illumination of
promised top-notch optics while look unfamiliar to DSLR users. Features the sensor into its corners.
being smaller, lighter and more But many photographers find it Unsurprisingly, one area where
affordable than the large-aperture represents the perfect ‘standard’ the 40mm f/2 differs from its
lenses normally offered for lens, offering a very natural more expensive stablemates lies
DSLRs. But with launch prices of perspective to images. with the complexity of its optics.
£849 and £599 respectively, It employs 6 elements arranged
those two f/1.8 primes still Probably the most similar lens in 4 groups, just half as many as
weren’t exactly cheap. available for full-frame mirrorless are used by the 50mm f/1.8 S.
cameras is the similarly But while this formula might
This is where the new Nikkor Z lightweight and inexpensive
Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE. But

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Stopped down, the lens
delivers excellent detail
across the frame
Nikon Z7, 1/40sec at f/11, ISO 100

Nikon has also included two but so is the mount. This is Nikon’s full-frame Z-mount range. camera, as there’s no focus
aspherical elements to always a controversial approach, Compared to the 50mm f/1.8 S, mode switch on the lens itself.
improve cross-frame sharpness. but happily it doesn’t affect how the 40mm f/2 is half the weight While the focus ring works
The lens employs an internal easily the lens can be swapped and just a little over half the electronically rather than
focus design driven by a quiet on and off the camera. There’s no length. On the Z 7 body I used for mechanically, manual focus still
stepper motor, with a minimum rubber O-ring seal at the back; testing, you hardly even notice it’s responds promptly and intuitively.
object distance of just 29cm. instead, the outer barrel slightly there. It’s the kind of lens that Turning the ring brings up a basic
This approach has also enabled overhangs the mount surface, to you can throw in your bag and distance scale in the camera’s
Nikon to include sealing against form a physical barrier against carry around all day without a viewfinder, but for the most
dust and moisture, which is rare water getting into the camera. second thought, which makes it accurate results, it’s best to use
at this price and very welcome. A perfect for travelling light. magnified live view via the
52mm front thread allows filters This is also a very simple requisite button on the camera.
to be attached, but there’s no design in terms of controls. Autofocus
separate mount for a lens hood. There’s just a broad manual-focus One compromise that’s often Image quality
Nikon has included an aperture ring onboard that has a textured made with inexpensive lenses is So now for the most important
diaphragm with 9 rounded plastic grip and rotates smoothly autofocus speed. But that’s not question – what kind of image
blades, which unusually is very without any end-stops. As usual really the case here, thanks to quality does this relatively
visible towards the front of the with Nikon, it can be re-assigned the internal focus design. inexpensive optic deliver?
optical system. The idea is to from the camera to control the Instead, the lens is generally very Unsurprisingly, it doesn’t hit the
give attractively blurred aperture, ISO or exposure snappy, autofocusing silently and same heights as its S-series
backgrounds when stopped down compensation. But as it’s the accurately wherever you tell it to. siblings when used with the
a little. It should also give 18-ray natural place to grasp the lens I did occasionally find it refused aperture wide open. But the good
sun stars, for those who are with your left hand and lacks any to focus for no apparent reason, news is that it still delivers very
concerned about such things. click stops, I found it far too easy mostly when trying to get it to attractive-looking images. Stop
to nudge accidentally. I’d rather shift between distant and the aperture down and it gets
Build and handling use the camera’s dials to change close-up subjects. But this didn’t very sharp indeed; at f/5.6, it
Another area where Nikon has exposure settings instead. happen often enough to be delivers more than enough detail
saved on costs becomes evident seriously troublesome. to match the Z 7’s 45.7MP
when you examine the lens. Not Of course, the big attraction of sensor from corner to corner. This
only is the barrel constructed of the 40mm f/2 is its size and If you do find yourself needing is good going for a £249 lens.
lightweight but sturdy plastics, weight. At 45.5mm in length and to tweak focus manually, you’ll
170g, only the similarly designed have to engage this from the Let’s look at its characteristics
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LENS TEST Testbench

With its relatively Verdict
bright aperture, the
IT CAN be tempting to overlook
lens is useful for inexpensive lenses like the Nikon
shooting in low light Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 and assume
Nikon Z7, 1/8sec at f/2, ISO 1600 that they won’t be up to much.
But in this case, that would be a
in a little more detail. Central One area where the 40mm f/2 raw files include correction huge mistake. Because while
sharpness is very respectable lags behind its more complex metadata for both chromatic Nikon may have cut some costs
at f/2, and this performance and expensive contemporaries aberration and distortion, which in the design, it’s done so in a
extends to the top and bottom comes with respect to close-up is automatically applied by very sensible, well-judged way.
edges of the frame. At the left performance. Its relatively Adobe raw conversion software. The result is a lovely little lens
and right edges, detail starts to simple focusing mechanism that’s capable of giving fine
soften visibly when viewed at means that it can’t maintain the One aspect where the lens results. Naturally it has its
100% on screen, while the same level of sharpness at short falls short is with regard to limitations, but in practice they’re
extreme corners are decidedly range. But then again, the vignetting. Normally I don’t mind relatively minor. And in return, its
blurred. But then again, the close-focusing specialist Zeiss a little corner darkening, but with compact size and light weight
chances of any important detail Batis 40mm F2 CF costs £1,000 the 40mm f/2, the fall-off mean you can happily carry it
being in focus in the corners at and is twice the length and pattern is quite abrupt and around all day, while the
f/2 is pretty slim. Stop down to weight, so pick your poison. severe, which means it can look weather-resistant construction
f/4 and the centre and edges distracting and unattractive. I’d means that you don’t have to
sharpen up very nicely; by f/5.6 Nikon’s in-camera processing recommend ensuring that worry about using it in
the entire frame is as sharp as is excellent at suppressing Vignette Control is set to Normal unfavourable conditions.
it’s ever going to be. At the chromatic aberration, so you to suppress the effect.
smallest aperture of f/16 won’t see any troublesome I’m not going to pretend that
diffraction softening takes the colour fringing in your JPEG files. On a more positive note, I saw the 40mm f/2 is the best lens
edge off the finest detail. But If you make the mistake of barely any problems when I’ve reviewed this year. But thanks
even so, I wouldn’t hesitate to disabling Auto distortion control shooting into the light, with to its combination of decent
stop down this far when the in-camera, you will see a little minimal ghosting or loss of optics, reasonably bright
extra depth of field is important. barrel distortion, but it’s really contrast. Stop the aperture aperture, portability and
nothing to worry about. Likewise down to f/11 or f/16, and you responsive AF, it’s one that I’ve
Bokeh isn’t terrible, but it’s not can get some rather nice really enjoyed using. In many
super-smooth, either sun stars in favourable respects it reminds me of the
Nikon Z7, 1/80sec at f/2, ISO 100 situations. But when the sun is Samyang 45mm f/1.8, and to get
very bright in a clear sky, it’s also sharper optics at this size you’d
possible to get unsightly have to sacrifice maximum
coloured mosaic artefacts. aperture, as with the Sony 40mm
f/2.5. Ultimately the Nikon Z
While the lens is capable of 40mm f/2 comes highly
delivering quite strongly blurred recommended not only to
backgrounds, I’m not a huge fan Z system users who don’t already
of its bokeh when shot wide have a native standard prime, but
open at f/2. Blur circles can also to those who’d like a smaller
often be bright-edged and take and lighter alternative to the
on odd shapes towards the premium S-line optics.
edges and corners of the
frame. If you’re after smooth Data file
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LENS TEST Testbench

This 35mm optic is the
fourth in Panasonic’s series

of full-frame f/1.8 primes
Panasonic Lumix S1R,1/60sec at f/16, ISO 800

Panasonic Lumix S
35mm F1.8

At last, Panasonic has a 35mm prime lens for its
full-frame L-mount cameras. Angela Nicholson
gives it a thorough test

A lthough Panasonic has that lens costs £3,900, there and 3 are ED (extra-low optical stabilisation group in the
four zoom lenses that must be many L-mount users who dispersion) optics. Using lens’s construction, but that’s not
cover the focal length, are pleased to see the Lumix S aspherical elements enables the really a drama given that it’s a
the Lumix S 35mm 35mm F1.8 arrive at £579. Read lens to be made smaller and moderately wideangle optic and
F1.8 is the company’s first 35mm on to see how it shapes up. lighter than normal optics would the company’s L-mount cameras
prime lens for its L-mount allow, as fewer elements are all have in-body stabilisation.
full-frame cameras. It’s possible Features required to deliver the required
that Panasonic was initially happy Panasonic has used 11 elements image quality. Meanwhile, the ED A linear motor takes care of the
to leave Leica to cover the focal arranged in 9 groups to create elements are designed to autofocusing, which is designed
length with the 35mm f/2 the Lumix S 35mm F1.8. Of minimise chromatic aberrations. to be swift and silent. In manual
APO-Summicron-SL Asph, but as these elements, 3 are aspherical focus mode, the focus ring
Panasonic hasn’t included an can operate in either a

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Autofocus can be hesitant
close to the minimum
focusing distance

Panasonic Lumix S1R, 1/60sec at f/4, ISO 2500

linear or a non-linear fashion Build and handling seals around its moving parts as doesn’t feel too stiff or too loose.
and it’s just a case of This is Panasonic’s fourth f/1.8 well as the mount. Each of Panasonic’s four f/1.8
selecting the option you want via L-mount prime lens and it joins
the camera’s menu. In linear the Lumix S 24mm F1.8, the The broad focusing ring is at prime lenses have the same
mode, the position of the focus 50mm F1.8 and the 85mm F1.8 the far end of the barrel, but design and a similar weight to
ring determines the focus point, in having a fairly traditional and because the lens is only 82mm make it easy to switch between
while in non-linear mode, the uncluttered appearance. There long, it’s easy to reach it with the them. It means that whichever
speed of the rotation comes into are none of the extra buttons, index finger and thumb of your lens you mount, your hands go to
play, which means you can make rings or small screens that are left hand while you support the the same location for the focus
large adjustments by rotating the found on some of the fancier camera on the heel of your ring and the AF/MF switch. The
ring quickly. Slow movements, on optics from Canon, Nikon and thumb. As usual with Panasonic’s similar weight also means that
the other hand, result in subtle Sony. However, the new lens feels f/1.8 full-frame prime lenses, the videographers using a motorised
shifts in the focus. well-built and is weatherproof with ring moves smoothly and requires gimbal won’t have to spend long
just the right amount of effort, it re-balancing their camera every
time they change the lens. As a
Generally, the lens consequence, they’re more likely
handles out-of-focus to swap optics rather than walk
around or ‘make do’ with what
areas pleasantly they have mounted.
Panasonic Lumix S1R,
Although there’s an AF/MF
1/60sec at f/3.2, ISO 320 switch on the lens barrel,
Panasonic S-series cameras also
have a switch to set the focus
mode with single and continuous
AF mode being available in
addition to manual. When the
lens is in manual focus mode
and the focus ring is rotated, a
focus distance scale appears
promptly in the viewfinder or on
the main screen on the back of
the camera. There’s also an ‘MF
Assist’ option in the camera’s
menu that, when activated,
enlarges the area under the
selected AF point as soon as the

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LENS TEST Testbench

Stopped down, the lens renders plenty of detail from corner to corner. Panasonic Lumix S1R, 1/60sec at f/16, ISO 800 Verdict

ring is rotated. This enlargement ‘If you want to get the sharpest results PANASONIC now has four
can be set to fill the whole across the frame, close down to f/5.6’ compact but not tiny, lightweight,
screen or show as a picture-in- well-made and weatherproof f/1.8
picture (PIP) display. I prefer the most situations. As is often the Compensation. But either way, prime lenses for its L-mount
picture-in-picture option, as it case, however, it starts to slow it’s negligible by f/2.8. Whether cameras. At £799, the S 24mm
allows me to keep an eye on the down and hunt a bit when the it’s the lens itself or the impact F1.8 is the most expensive. They
composition while focusing. subject is near to its closest of the correction profile that’s make a nice collection of optics
focusing distance. This is when automatically applied to the for £2,406 in total, and a faster
Activating ‘AF + MF’ in the the ability to adjust the focus images is hard to say, but alternative to the S 24-105mm F4
camera’s menu allows the manually comes in handy, but it curvilinear distortion is not an Macro OIS (£1,299.99) or S Pro
manual focus ring to be used to would be nice to have a focus issue and you can photograph 24-70mm F2.8 (£2,149). But of
adjust the focus in autofocus limiter switch as well. Keen subjects with straight lines course, you don’t have to buy
mode. When this is in operation, videographers will be pleased to without concern. them all, you can cherry-pick your
the focusing distance scale and learn that the focusing is silent preferred focal length(s).
magnified area pop up as soon (or at least so quiet that I can’t Chromatic aberration is also
as the focus ring moves. It’s hear it in operation), and there’s controlled well but I found a few The new S 35mm F1.8 would
helpful if you need to adjust the no noticeable focus breathing. mild examples while checking come in high on my list of
focus, but it’s something you images at 100% on a computer priorities as it makes a great
need to be aware of at other Image quality screen. They are pretty subtle choice for street and
times to avoid the distraction of Mounted on the 47MP and I was able to eliminate documentary photography as well
the enlarged image every time Panasonic Lumix S1R, the them in a matter of seconds as environmental portraiture and
you nudge the lens ring. 35mm f/1.8 captures plenty of using the Defringe tool in Adobe landscapes. It’s a great
detail with good sharpness. At Camera Raw. ‘everyday’ lens for general
Whether the manual focusing the widest apertures, there’s photography. I’d also have no
system is set to linear or some fall-off in sharpness in the Predictably, if the sun is in the qualms about shooting at any of
non-linear, there are no corners of the image, but it’s image you may see some flare, its available apertures because it
discernible endpoints to the well within acceptable limits but it’s controlled well. In most captures a good level of sharp
rotation of the lens ring. But in and it’s not troublesome in other instances, the deep detail and its optical flaws are
the linear mode, you can set the real-world photography. petal-shaped hood that’s controlled well throughout. But
size of the rotation required to Nevertheless, if you want to get supplied with the lens ensures the best results are captured in
adjust from the closest focusing the sharpest results across the that it’s not an issue. the range of f/2.8-f/11.
point (24cm) to infinity to frame, close down to f/5.6 and
between 90° and 360° in 30° don’t go smaller than f/11 to Generally, the S 35mm F1.8 As it’s a relatively compact
steps (or to maximum) via the avoid diffraction softening. handles out-of-focus areas lens, the S 35mm F1.8 feels
camera’s menu. pleasantly, but the edges of good on Panasonic’s S1 and S1R
There’s some vignetting visible highlights sometimes look a little cameras, but it’s also a nice
Autofocus at f/1.8, which can be reduced harsh and a few have chromatic match for the smaller Lumix S5.
While there are faster focusing but not eradicated by activating aberrations. They’re a circular Plus, it’s less than half the
systems than Panasonic’s, I the in-camera Vignette shape at the centre of the frame weight of either of the zoom
found the Lumix S 35mm F1.8 but they squash into rugby lenses I mentioned earlier,
gets the subject sharp quickly in balls towards the corners. making it a more attractive
proposition to mount on the
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Data file

Price £579 Min focus 24cm

Filter diameter Length 82mm

67mm Diameter 73.6mm

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H&Y RevoRing Variable
Adapter Ring

Andy Westlake tests a clever

step-up ring that fits lenses with Grips

different size filter threads The two counter-

l www.hyfilters.co l £33-£42 rotating sections have Recommended Light-tight
differently textured, but
WHILE certain types of screw-in lens filters are really very effective, machined The 8-bladed lens thread
useful, there’s no getting away from the fact that grips on their edges.
they’re expensive. For example, in the 82mm size grip is cleverly designed so
commonly used by 24-70mm f/2.8 zooms,
high-quality polarising or neutral density filters can light can’t leak around the

back of the filter.

cost well over £100 each. If you have lenses with a

range of threads, the cumulative price of purchasing

the most useful filters in every size you might need

adds up rapidly.

There are a couple of solutions to this. The first is

to use a square filter system, where you only need

one filter of each type. But these are bulky and slow

to use, while the filters are pricey and fragile. The

second is to buy a set of filters in the largest size you

need and use step-up rings to adapt them to smaller

threads. But this can be fiddly and time-consuming.

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available, each of which can potentially replace as

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So how does it work? The lens attachment thread

is split across eight blades to give a variable size

opening, much like the aperture diaphragm in a lens.

Twisting the front part of the housing relative to the

rear causes the diameter to contract; release your

grasp and the diaphragm will spring open again,

gripping onto a lens tightly. H&Y recommends that you

allow the RevoRing to open in a controlled fashion and Five sizes Case
then screw it into the lens by an additional quarter
turn, to give the best possible grip. To remove it, The smallest RevoRing A high-quality circular
either reverse the process or unscrew it in the takes 52mm filters and fits neoprene case is
conventional fashion. In practical use, this all works lens threads from 37-49mm;
remarkably well. provided to protect the
the largest takes 95mm adapter and any
So what’s the catch? Most obviously, you can’t use filters and fits threads attached filter.
a RevoRing at the same time as a lens hood. As the
down to 82mm.

adapter is 8mm thick, you can also get vignetting with

wideangle lenses, especially when stepping down to a

thread that’s only slightly smaller than the filter. The At a glance REVORING SIZES
extent of this will depend on each individual lens.
Filter size Fits threads Price
ALL PRICES ARE APPROXIMATE STREET PRICES
Verdict l Variable diameter 52mm 37-49mm £33
H&Y RevoRing adapters are a great money-saving step-up ring 67mm 46-62mm £33
option for filter users, being much quicker and more 77mm 52-72mm £37
convenient to use than multiple step-up rings. Even if l Five sizes available 82mm 67-82mm £37
you already own a range of different size filters, they 95mm 82-95mm £42
could be a neat way of reducing how much kit you l Robust aluminium
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Olympus Tough TG-6 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Fujifilm X100V

l £369 l www.olympus.co.uk l £1,139 l www.canon.co.uk l £1,299 l www.fujifilm.eu/uk

Olympus’s Tough compacts have habitually This unique zoom compact offers excellent Fujifilm’s charismatic rangefinder-styled
won our underwater camera group tests, image quality by employing the same compact employs a fixed 23mm f/2 lens,
and this latest model is still the best of its 24.2MP APS-C sensor as several of Canon’s APS-C sensor, traditional analogue controls
type. It’s waterproof to 15m, shockproof DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, along with and a unique hybrid optical / electronic
against a 2.4m drop, crushproof and a 24-72mm equivalent lens. A central viewfinder. In this latest version the lens
freezeproof. The 25-100mm equivalent lens viewfinder, fully articulated touchscreen and has been redesigned for improved
is paired with a 12MP sensor, and viewing is comprehensive external controls round off a sharpness, and the back is now adorned
via a 3in LCD. This is also one of the few superb little camera for enthusiast with a tilting screen. It’s a truly gorgeous
rugged cameras that can record raw files. photographers. little camera.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ Reviewed

Reviewed 25 Apr 2020
3 Feb
2018

Panasonic LX100 II Sony RX100 VII Sony RX10 IV

l £749 l www.panasonic.com/uk l £1,049 l www.sony.co.uk l £1,499 l www.sony.co.uk

A high-end compact for creative Sony has somehow crammed a 24-200mm This sets a new standard for superzoom
photography, the LX100 II is based around a equivalent zoom, pop-up electronic cameras, with a 24-600mm equivalent lens,
24-75mm equivalent f/1.7-2.8 lens and a viewfinder, tilting screen, 20 fps shooting 20MP 1in sensor, and 24 fps continuous
17MP Four Thirds sensor that features a and 4K video recording into a body that you shooting. Its SLR-shaped body hosts a large
true multi aspect-ratio design. It also boasts can slip into a jacket pocket. With the firm’s electronic viewfinder and a decent set of
a full range of traditional analogue control latest AF technology also on board, it’s physical controls. It’s the best
dials, and the corner-mounted viewfinder is without doubt the most accomplished all-in-one camera for
complemented by touchscreen LCD. pocket camera on the market. wildlife or travel
photography that
★★★★ ★★★★ you can buy
right now.
Reviewed Reviewed
1 Sep 2018 5 Oct 2019 ★★★★★

Reviewed
2 Dec 2017

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Nikon D3500 Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-S10

l £499 with 18-55mm VR l www.nikon.co.uk l £649 with 15-45mm lens l www.canon.co.uk l £949 body only l www.fujifilm.eu/uk

Nikon’s entry-level DSLR hits a sweet spot This likeable little camera is simple and Fujifilm’s latest model brings a distinct
of capability versus affordability. It sports a approachable for novices, while offering change in design. It looks much like a
24MP APS-C sensor with a sensitivity range plenty of manual control for enthusiasts. Its conventional DSLR, with electronic dials for
up to ISO 25,600, and can shoot at 5 central electronic viewfinder is joined by a changing exposure settings. But you still get
frames per second. Its Guide Mode makes fully articulated touchscreen, autofocus is Fujifilm’s signature fine image quality, along
the camera easy to use for beginners, while fast and accurate, and it’s capable of with in-body image stabilisation. The result
full manual control producing consistently fine is a camera that’s
is also available. images. The updated perfect for
Mark II version APS-C DSLR
★★★★★ adds a few users looking
minor extra to upgrade to
Reviewed features. mirrorless.
9 Feb 2019
★★★★★ ★★★★★

Reviewed Reviewed
22 May 2021 23 Jan 2021

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

l £799 with 14-42mm lens l www.olympus.co.uk l £849 with 15-45mm lens l www.fujifilm.eu/uk l £1,049 body only l www.olympus.co.uk

With a charismatic retro design, fine This lovely little camera provides excellent This small, fully featured and weather-
handling, highly effective in-body performance, while preserving the charm sealed mirrorless camera is both a
stabilisation and attractive JPEG output, and charisma of the X-series. It’s a great pleasure to use, and capable of great
Olympus has made a camera that’s more all-rounder, and handles exceptionally well results. Its petite body finds space for an
pleasant to use than its entry-level thanks to an intuitive interface based extensive complement of controls, along
competitors. Its 20MP sensor delivers good around traditional analogue dials. Image with class-leading 5-axis in-body image
results up to ISO 3200 at least, and its quality is superb in both raw and JPEG, stabilisation, yet weighs in at
tilting screen can be set to face forwards aided by just 414g. On-chip
beneath the camera. Fujifilm’s phase detection
The 16MP peerless Film enables fast,
Mark III is Simulation decisive
also still a modes. autofocus.
great buy.
★★★★★ ★★★★★
★★★★
Reviewed Reviewed
Reviewed 18 May 2019 11 Jan 2020
26 Sep 2020
Panasonic Lumix G9 Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 250D
l £899 body only l www.panasonic.com/uk l £1,399 body only l www.fujifilm.eu/uk
l £629 with 18-55mm IS lens l www.canon.co.uk
Easily the finest stills camera Panasonic Fujifilm has built on its outstanding X-T3 by
One of the smallest DSLRs around, the EOS has ever produced, the G9 backs up its adding in-body image stabilisation and a
250D strikes a great balance between sturdy construction with a winning vari-angle screen. With high speed,
portability and usability. It’s equipped with a combination of high-speed shooting, fast impressive resolution and sophisticated
novice-friendly Guided Mode, while Canon’s focusing and effective in-body stabilisation. autofocus, the X-T4 is the finest APS-C
Dual Pixel CMOS sensor provides excellent Boasting a control layout as complete as mirrorless camera yet, and a great choice
autofocus in live view. Image most pro-level DSLRs, it’s an for both demanding
quality is very good, extremely versatile professionals
delivering vibrant camera that’s and keen
colours and capable of enthusiasts
plenty of fine dealing with who would like
detail. any subject. to build a
smaller, lighter
★★★★★ ★★★★ system.

Reviewed Reviewed ★★★★★
7 Sep 2019 27 Jan 2018
Reviewed
11 Jul 2020

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Nikon Z 6II Nikon Z 7II Sony Alpha 7R IV

l £1,899 body only l www.nikon.co.uk l £2,899 body only l www.nikon.co.uk l £3,199 body only l www.sony.co.uk

This upgraded full-frame mirrorless Nikon has delivered a sensible update to its With its 61MP sensor, the A7R IV takes
all-rounder boasts a 24.5MP sensor, flagship high-res model, with an additional full-frame image quality to new heights,
273-point autofocus and rapid 14fps burst SD card slot and slightly faster shooting. As without compromising on speed or dynamic
shooting. It also gains an SD card slot, before, its 45.7MP sensor gives stunning range. It’s as accomplished when shooting
alongside XQD/CFexpress. Its excellent image quality, backed up by 5-axis in-body sports or wildlife as it is for landscapes or
viewfinder is complemented by a tilting image stabilisation and fast, accurate portraits. With an excellent
screen, and both image quality and handling autofocus. The viewfinder is superb, and viewfinder and effective
are superb. The older F-mount SLR lenses can be in-body stabilisation,
Z 6 remains used via the it’s the most capable
a good buy FTZ adapter. all-rounder you can
for £350 currently buy.
less. ★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★ Reviewed
6 Feb 2021 Reviewed
Reviewed 12 Oct 2019
9 Jan 2021

Sony Alpha 7 IV Nikon D850 Leica M10 Monochrom

l £2,399 body only l www.sony.co.uk l £2,299 body only l www.nikon.co.uk l £7,399 body only l uk.leica-camera.com

Sony’s latest enthusiast-focused full-frame This brilliant professional all-rounder Within its own specialist niche, this
mirrorless model sets a new standard in its provides a winning combination of high monochrome-only manual-focus
class. Its 33MP full-frame sensor delivers resolution and speed. Its 45.7MP sensor rangefinder is almost perfect. Its build
excellent image quality, and it can shoot at produces fine results at high ISOs, and the quality is stunning, and the pared-back
up to 10fps. Its practically foolproof autofocus is incredibly responsive and design allows you to immerse yourself
subject-detection AF can now recognise accurate. Build quality and handling should completely in the process of taking
birds as well as humans and satisfy the most demanding of pictures. Most importantly, the 40.9MP
animals. A large, users. It’s an sensor produces fantastic results,
clear viewfinder and absolutely reaching a new
fully articulated sensational camera pinnacle in
touchscreen round capable of tackling black & white
off the package. any type of image quality.
subject.
★★★★★ ★★★★★
★★★★★
Reviewed Reviewed
11 Dec 2021 Reviewed 22 Feb 2020
21 Oct 2017

Nikon D780 Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm GFX100S

l £1,990 body only l www.nikon.co.uk l £2,399 body only l www.canon.co.uk l £5,499 body only l www.fujifilm.eu/uk

This highly accomplished 24MP full-frame With this powerhouse all-rounder, Canon has Fujifilm’s second-generation super-high
model shows that there’s life in the DSLR finally got full-frame mirrorless absolutely resolution camera places a 102MP
yet. It’s superbly built with extensive right for stills photographers. It handles medium-format sensor in a body the size of
weather sealing, handles brilliantly, and brilliantly, its subject-tracking autofocus is a full-frame DSLR. On-chip phase detection
gives excellent results in any conditions. It’ll incredible, image quality is superb in both provides rapid autofocus; in-body image
provide top-level service to photographers raw and JPEG, and the addition of in-body IS stabilisation allows the camera
who want to keep using their is transformative. It also works brilliantly to be used handheld
F-mount lenses with adapted EF-mount DSLR with confidence. It’s
and still prefer lenses. perfect if you need
an optical to shoot in the
viewfinder. ★★★★★ field without
compromising on
★★★★★ Reviewed image quality.
10 Oct 2020
Reviewed ★★★★★
4 Apr 2020
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Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 Essential Film Holder Kit Manfrotto 190 Go!
MT190GOC4
l £260 l www.billingham.co.uk l £90 l www.clifforth.co.uk
l £249 l www.manfrotto.com/uk-en
The latest model in this iconic line of Many photographers either still enjoy
British-made satchel-style bags includes shooting film, or have old negatives and With 4-section carbon fibre legs that can
some well-considered updates, such as a slides that they’d like to digitise. Probably each be set to four angles, this
detachable shoulder strap. It’s impeccably the best way to do this is to copy them sturdy, versatile tripod
constructed from premium materials to using a DSLR or mirrorless camera. This achieves a maximum height
keep your kit protected, including easy-to-use device holds film flat over a of 147cm while folding
Billingham’s signature triple-layer canvas lightbox for copying. It gives excellent down to 45cm, and
that’s impermeable to water. It’s pricey, but results and is much quicker than using a weighs 1.35kg. But its
will last for decades. party trick is a centre
scanner. ★★★★★ column that can be
★★★★★ Reviewed 5 Oct 2019 set horizontally for
Reviewed overhead or
29 Aug low-level
2020 shooting.

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Vanguard Veo Select 49 NiSi Bluetooth Remote Control Benro GD3WH

l £119 l www.vanguardworld.co.uk l £29.90 l www.nisioptics.co.uk l £156 l www.benroeu.com

This cleverly designed bag comes with both If you use strong This relatively
a backpack harness and a shoulder strap, neutral density
and can be switched filters, this device lightweight and
between the two carrying makes it much
modes quickly and easier to work portable geared
easily. There’s space with the long
for one or two exposures head employs an
cameras and 3-5 extra required. It
lenses, along with a connects to your Arca Swiss type
separate compartment smartphone by Bluetooth
for a 15in laptop and and is controlled by NiSi’s free ND quick release. Three
a tablet. Calculator app. Camera connection cables
cost £5.90 each. large control knobs,
★★★★★
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Reviewed 6 Jul 2019
of movement,
Gitzo Adventury 30L
drive the camera directly
l £209 l www.gitzo.com/uk-en
in the corresponding direction, allowing
This sizeable backpack will hold a pro-spec
DSLR with a 70-200mm lens attached and highly accurate setting of composition. With
a second body plus up to 4 lenses. An
expandable roll top provides plenty its sturdy magnesium alloy construction, it’s
of space for personal
items, and the bag rated to support a 6kg load.
also boasts tablet and
laptop compartments. ★★★★★ Reviewed 26 May 2018
It’s comfortable to carry
fully loaded and offers Novo Mantis T3 Vanguard VEO 2S
first-class protection. Mini Travel Tripod AM-264TR

★★★★★ l £70 l www.ukdigital.co.uk l £79 l www.vanguardworld.co.uk

Reviewed 8 Sep 2018 This neat 27cm-tall mini tripod This unusual monopod boasts
has two-section carbon-fibre an extended height of
legs that can be set to three 1630mm, a folded height of
different angles, and chunky 565mm and a maximum load
rubber feet that unscrew to capacity of 6kg. Three foldable
reveal ground spikes. The legs at the base provide a tri-stand
matched MBH-25 ball platform, and are linked to the
head (£60) provides four-section carbon fibre leg via a
impressive strength, ball joint that allows smooth
and an optional panning and tilting motions.
centre column is
available for £30. ★★★★★

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Nissin i40 Formatt Hitech Onyx Epson Expression
85mm Seascape Kit Photo XP970
l £159 l www.kenro.co.uk
l £345 l www.formatt-hitech.com l £199 l www.epson.co.uk
A compact flashgun that’s designed for
mirrorless cameras, the i40 stands out for This 85mm filter kit is ideal for APS-C or An update to the XP960, which won our
its high specification, compact size and Micro Four Thirds users. It includes a coveted gold award, this impressive
ease of use. Its auto-zoom head covers polariser, 6-stop neutral density, and 3-stop multifunctional unit provides A3 printing
lenses from 24-105mm equivalent. With a soft-edge and hard-edge ND grads. It’ll fit ability while retaining a compact footprint.
powerful output that filter threads up to 77mm, with step rings Along with a conventional USB connection, it
belies its size, and for 72mm, can print over Wi-Fi, or directly from an SD
a built-in LED video 67mm and card or USB stick, controlled using the
light, it’s available 58mm excellent colour LCD touchscreen. Other
for most brands of supplied in useful features include an A4 scanner and
camera. the box. double-sided document printing.

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RØDE VideoMicro Calibrite ColorChecker Studio Biolite Charge 80 PD

l £45 l en.rode.com l £522 l www.colourconfidence.com l £70 l uk.bioliteenergy.com
Previously known as X-Rite i1 Studio, this kit
RØDE has a strong reputation for its enables users to adopt a completely Powerbanks can
high-end microphones. Its VideoMicro is a colour-managed workflow, from capture be invaluable
directional unit that primarily picks up through display to print. It allows profiling of when you
sounds from in front of the camera, and is cameras, scanners, monitors, projectors want to keep
designed to match small mirrorless and printers, and works with both Mac and shooting for
cameras. It uses ‘plug-in power’ that’s Windows computers. It’s a great tool for any longer. This device
supplied by many cameras, and as there’s photographer who likes to print at home. houses a 20,000mAh
no battery it’s short and Li-ion battery, which is
light. It comes complete ★★★★★ Reviewed 19 Jan 2019 capable of replenishing the
with a Rycote average camera battery up to ten
shock mount Kase Wolverine Magnetic times. It can also be used to power
and a large Circular Filter Entry Kit certain cameras directly.
furry windshield.
l £220-£235 l www.kasefilters.com ★★★★★ Reviewed 10 Jul 2021
★★★★★ These clever kits include circular polarising,
3-stop and 6-stop neutral density filters that Fujifilm Instax Mini Link
Reviewed snap magnetically onto adapters that screw
21 May 2016 into your lens. This considerably speeds up l £109 l www.instax.co.uk
the process of using filters and encourages
Hahnel ProCube2 you to use them Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery,
creatively. Kits are this smart little printer
l £69 l www.hahnel.ie available in 77mm connects to your
and 82mm sizes, smartphone via Bluetooth
This dual battery charger boasts a sturdy with adapter rings in and is controlled using an
metal shell and interchangeable plates that all sizes from attractively designed and
each accept a pair of batteries. An LCD 49mm up. intuitive app. It’s small
display shows progress, and a 2.4A USB enough to slip into a
output allows phones or tablets to be ★★★★★ coat pocket or bag,
charged once the and delivers gorgeous
camera batteries Reviewed little prints with fine
are full. 8 Aug 2020 detail and vivid colour.
Versions are
available for all ★★★★★
the main
camera brands. Reviewed
2 Nov 2019
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New Stock MIRRORLESS R SERIES CAMERAS & LENSES RF 85mm F1.2 L USM ............................................... £3059
CANON EOS R3 EOS R5 body..............£4299 EOS R6 body......... £2399 RF 85mm F2 IS Macro .................................................£669
EOS R6 plus 24-105mm F4/7.1 IS STM ............. £2729 RF 100mm F2.8L IS USM Macro ........................... £1479
Body RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE............................ £2099 RF 100-400mm F5/6.8 IS USM black......................£699
Only RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM ....................................... £1749 RF 100-500mm F4.5/7.1 L IS USM ....................... £2979
RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.................................... £2389 RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM......................................£12449
£5879 RF 16mm F2.8 STM black ..........................................£319 RF 600mm F4 L IS USM .........................................£13409
RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM.................................... £2389 RF 600mm F11 IS STM ................................................£859
New Stock RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM..................................... £1389 RF 800mm F11 IS STM ............................................. £1099
RF 100-500mm RF 24-105mm F4/7.1 IS STM.....................................£479 RF 1.4 Extender.....£579 RF 2x Extender..............£719
F4.5/7.1 IS L USM RF 24-240mm F4/6.3 IS USM....................................£959 Speedlite EL-1.....£1299 Speedlite 600EXII RT.. £538
RF 28-70mm F2 L USM ........................................... £3299
Our RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro..................................£529 Speedlite 430EXIII RT.. £299 Speedlite 470EX-A1.£479
Price RF 50mm f1.2 L USM ................................................ £2589 ST-E10 Speedlite transmitter....................................£159
RF 50mm F1.8 STM ......................................................£219 BG-R10 grip fits R5 / R6 ..............................................£419
£2979 RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM.................................. £2729 LP-E6NH battery .................................................... £119.99
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM..................................... £1699 Mount adapter EF-EOS R .................................... £119.99
New Stock RF 85mm F1.2 I USM DS ......................................... £3459 Drop in filter mount adapter variable ND...........£479
RF 100-400mm Drop in filter mount adapter circular ploariser .£359
F5/6.8 IS USM
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EOS 1DX MKIII body .................................................£6999 Powershot G5X MarkII ............................................... £849
£699 EOS 5D MKIV body....................................................£2869 Powershot G7X MarkIII........................................... £699
EOS 6D MKII body .....................................................£1429 Powershot SX70HS ..................................................... £579
EOS 6D MKII + 24-105mm F3.5/5.6 IS STM ......£1819 M50 Mark II plus 15-45mm...................................... £699
M50 Mark II plus 18-150mm ................................... £949
NON FULL FRAME CAMERAS
EOS 90D body.............................................................£1249 PANASONIC BRIDGE & COMPACTCAMERAS
EOS 90D plus 18-55mm..........................................£1349 FZ1000 MarkII ............................................................... £729
EOS 90D plus 18-135mm........................................£1629 FZ330 ........................£429 FZ82............................... £299
EOS 850D body ............................................................ £859 LX15...........................£429 LX100 MarkII............... £749
EOS 250D body ...£569 EOS 250D + 18-55mm £629 TZ200 ........................£599 TZ95............................... £399
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Used Canon 7D MKII Used Sigma CAF 300mm F2.8 Used Canon 500mm F4 IS
body EX DG
1DX MKIII 1DX MKII 5D MKIV box 50-500 120-300mm F2.8 100-400mm 300mm F2.8 USM LII box
HSM F4.5/5.6 LII box IS USM LII
body body body F4.5/6.3 DG OS Sport box

HSM OS

£5999 £2499 £1999/2397 £997 £799 £2199 £1399 £1699 £3997/4499 £6999

CANON R DIGITAL AF USED BG-E13 grip........................................ £149 24-70 F4 IS USM L............................ £699 85 F1.2 L USM MKII .......................£1299 8-16 F4.5/5.6 HSM DC box ........... £399 OTHER CAF USED
R5 body Mint- box ........................£3697 BG-E11 grip........................................ £149 24-105 F4 IS USM LII M- box........ £799 85 F1.4 IS USM L.............................£1249 10 F2.8 EX DC HSM ......................... £399 TAM 10-24 F3.5/4.5 Di II ................ £199
RF 24-105 F4 L IS............................£1099 BG-E9 grip box.....................................£89 24-105 F4 IS USM L ......................... £549 100 F2.8 IS USM L macro .............. £849 10-20 F3.5 EX DC HSM................... £279 TAM 16-300 F3.5/6.3 II VC............. £399
RF 24-105 F4/7.1 IS STM................ £379 BG-E2 grip .............................................£39 28-135 F3.5/5.6 USM ...................... £219 100 F2.8 USM macro ...................... £399 12-24 F4.5/5.6 II HSM ..................... £499 TAM 28-300 F3.5/6.3 VC PZD....... £499
RF 70-200 F4 IS box ......................£1549 CANON AF LENSES USED 35 F1.4 LII box.................................£1299 100-400 F4.5/5.6 LII box..............£1499 17-70 F2.8/4 DC OS HSM .............. £249 TAM 70-200 F2.8 VC USD GII box£799
RF 100 F2.8 L IS USM macro ......£1269 10-18 F4.5/5.6 IS STM..................... £219 50 F1.2 L USM box........................... £997 100-400 F4.5/5.6 L........................... £897 24 F1.4 DG HSM Art........................ £579 TAM 180 F3.5 Di macro ................. £399
CANON DIGITAL AF USED 10-22 F3.5/4.5 USM EFS ................ £349 50 F1.4 USM....................................... £299 135 F2 USM L box............................ £649 35 F1.4 DG HSM Art........................ £579 TOK 12-24 F4 ATX Pro II DX box. £299
1DX MKIII body Mint box ...........£5999 15 F2.8 fisheye.................................. £449 50 F1.8 STM box..................................£99 180 F3.5 L USM macro................... £997 50 F1.4 DG HSM Art........................ £549 TOK 12-24 F4 ATX Pro box ........... £249
1DX MKII body box .......................£2499 15-85 F3.5/5.6 EFS........................... £299 55-250 F4/5.6 IS EFS ....................... £199 200 F2.8 USM LII .............................. £549 50-500 F4.5/6.3 HSM OS ............... £749 Kenko ext tubes box .........................£99
7D MKII body box............................ £997 16-35 F4 USM IS L............................ £799 60 F2.8 EFS macro ........................... £299 300 F2.8 IS USM LII........................£3997 70-200 F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ......... £599 FLASH/ACCESSORIES USED
6D body box...................................... £599 17-40 F4 L USM ................................ £449 65 F2.8 MPE macro ......................... £849 300 F4 IS USM L................................ £749 85 F1.4 EX DG box........................... £399 MR-14EX ringflash box .................. £369
5D MKIV body box ............ £1999/2397 17-55 F2.8 EFS IS USM ................... £649 70-200 F2.8 IS USM LIII box........£1799 400 F2.8 IS USM LII........................£5999 105 F2.8 EX DG HSM OS box....... £329 430EX MKIII RT box......................... £229
5D MKIII body box........................... £997 18-55 F3.5/5.6 IS STM........................£99 70-200 F2.8 IS USM LII .................£1297 400 F5.6 USM L................................. £799 150 F2.8 EX DG OS HSM box....... £599 430EX II................................................ £149
80D body Mint box......................... £699 18-135 F3.5/5.6 USM Nano .......... £399 70-200 F4 IS USM box.................... £699 500 F4 IS USM LII ...........................£6799 150-500 F5/6.3 APO DG OS ......... £499 580EX II................................................ £169
800D body box................................. £499 18-200 F3.5/5.6 EFS ........................ £299 70-200 F4 L USM.............................. £449 1.4x extender MKIII ......................... £399 150-600 F5/6.3 DG OS sport......£1197 580EX................................................... £129
400D body ............................................£99 24 F2.8 STM ....................................... £129 70-300 F4.5/5.6 U L IS box............ £899 2x extender MKIII............................. £369 150-600 F5/6.3 contemporary.... £749 600EX RT............................................. £299
BG-E20 grip box............................... £249 24 F3.5 TSE LII box.........................£1499 70-300 F4/5.6 IS USM II.................. £499 SIGMA CAF USED 300 F2.8 EX DG HSM ....................£1399 ST-E3 Speedlight transmitter ...... £239
BG-E16 grip........................................ £179 24-70 F2.8 L USM II .......................£1299 70-300 F4.5/5.6 USM ...................... £299 8 F4 EX DG fisheye .......................... £399 TC1401 extender ............................. £179 Angle finder C................................... £149

NIKON AUTOFOCUS CAMERAS, LENSES, FLASH, ACCESSORIES ETC USED

NIKON Z DIGITAL AF USED D80 body........£199 D90 body .... £199 18-300 F3.5/5.6 VR DX box........... £699 70-200 F2.8 E FL AFS box ...........£1799 TC20-EIII box.....£349 TC-20EII .... £199 OTHER NAF USED
Z7 MKII body Mint box................£2599 MBD-16 (D750)................................. £149 20 F1.8 AFS box................................ £549 70-200 F2.8 AFS VRII M- box....... £997 SIGMA NAF USED TAM 16-300 F3.5/6.3 II VC............. £399
Z7 body box ....................................£1399 MBD-15 (D7100/7200) .................. £129 24 F3.5 PC-E ED box .....................£1299 70-200 F4 VR box............................. £699 8 F3.5 EX DG fisheye....................... £499 TAM 24-70 F2.8 Di VC USD........... £499
Z6 MKII body box ..........................£1699 MBD-14 (D610/600) ..........................£99 24 F1.4 G AFS Mint.......................... £997 70-300 F4.5/5.6 AF-P ED VR box £479 8-16 F4.5/5.6 HSM DC box ........... £399 TAM 28-300 F3.5/6.3 Di VC PZD . £499
24-50 F4/6.3....................................... £349 MBD-12 grip (D810)........................ £199 24 F1.8 AFS box................................ £549 70-300 F4.5/5.6 AFS VR box......... £349 10-20 F3.5 DC box........................... £269 TOK 11-16 F2.8 ATX ProII .............. £349
24-70 F4 S Mint box........................ £499 MBD-11 grip (D7000) ..................... £149 24 F2.8 AFD........................................ £299 80-400 F4.5/5.6 AFS VR box.......£1199 10-24 F3.5/4.5 Di II VC HLD.......... £449 TOK 11-16 F2.8 ATX Pro................. £299
FTZ adapter box............................... £249 MBD-10 grip (D300)...........................£99 24-70 F2.8 AFS VR M- box ..........£1499 85 F1.4 AFS box................................ £997 12-24 F4.5/5.6 II HSM ..................... £599 TOK 12-24 F4 ATX Pro II................. £299
NIKON DIGITAL AF USED MBD-200 or MBD-80 grip each .....£99 24-70 F2.8 AFS box ......................... £897 85 F1.8 AFS box................................ £299 18-250 F3.5/6.3 DC OS................... £199 TOK 12-24 F4 ATX Pro .................... £249
D5 Dual XQD body box...................£3699 NIKON AF LENSES USED 24-85 F3.5/4.5 AFS VR .................... £399 85 F1.4 AFD Mint box .................... £249 24 F1.4 DG HSM Art........................ £579 TOK 16-50 F2.8 ATX DX box......... £299
D5 Dual CF body box.......................£2997 10.5 F2.8 fisheye .............................. £299 24-120 F4 AFS VR box.................... £499 105 F2.8 AFS VR................................ £499 35 F1.4 DG HSM Art........................ £579 Kenko ext tubes box .........................£99
D3 body box....................................... £799 10-24 F3.5/4.5 AFS box.................. £499 28-105 F3.5/4.5 AFD....................... £199 180 F2.8 ED........................................ £399 50 F1.4 DG HSM Art........................ £549 FLASH / ACCESSORIES USED
D850 body box...............................£2099 12-24 F4 DX AFS .............................. £499 28-300 F3.5/5.6 VR box.................. £649 200 F2 G ED AFS VRII....................£3499 50-500 F4.5/6.3 HSM OS ............... £749 R1 ring flash....................................... £399
D810 body box......................£997/1297 14-24 F2.8 AFS.................................. £997 35 F1.4 G AFS M- box..................... £997 200 F4 AFD macro box................£1499 70-200 F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ......... £599 SB-29 ringflash box......................... £249
D780 body Mint box ........ £1549/1699 16 F2.8 AFD fisheye box................ £449 35 F1.8 AFS DX ................................. £149 200-400 F4 AFS VR II serviced...£2997 ALL 70-300 F4/5.6 each................. £139 SB-29S ringflash............................... £199
D750 body box................................. £997 16-35 F4 AFS VR box ...................... £699 40 F2.8 AFS DX macro box........... £249 200-500 F5.6 VR AFS box.............. £999 100-400 F5.6/6.3 DG....................... £599 SB-300................£99 SB-600.............£99
D600 body.......................................... £599 16-80 F2.8/4 VR DX ......................... £649 45 F2.8 PC-E tilt box......................£1199 300 F2.8 AFS VRII box...................£3799 105 F2.8 EX DG HSM OS................ £329 SB-700..............£219 SB-900.......... £249
D500 body box...............................£1099 18-35 F3.5/4.5 AFS M- box ........... £549 50 F1.4 AFS G box ........................... £299 300 F4 AFS E PF ED VR box ........£1199 150 F2.8 EX DG OS HSM box....... £649 SB-910 box.....£299 SU-800 ......... £299
D300 body...£299 D200 body ..... £199 18-55 F3.5/5.6 AF VR .........................£99 50 F1.8 AFS box................................ £169 500 F4 AFS VR E FL latest box ...£7497 150-500 F5/6.3 DG OS HSM......... £499 Nissin i40 ...............................................£99
D7500 body....................................... £699 18-105 F3.5/5.6 VR DX AFS........... £199 50 F1.8 AFD box............................... £129 500 F4 AFS VR serviced ...............£4499 150-600 F5/6.3 DG OS sport......£1197 DR-6 or DR-5 angle finder each . £169
D7200 body....................................... £649 18-140 F3.5/5.6 AFS VR DX........... £249 55-200 F4.5/5.6 VRII box ............... £149 500 F5.6 E PF VR AFS box ...........£2799 150-600 F5/6.3 contemporary.... £749 DR-4 ang find.£149 DR-3 anglfind£89
D3400 body....................................... £299 18-200 F3.5/5.6 VRII box ............... £349 58 F1.4 AFS G box ........................... £997 TC14-EIII box.£459 TC14-EII box £299 TC-1401 extender............................ £179 MC-36A rem.....£89 MC-30A rem..£39
D3200 body...£199 D3000 body ..£99 18-200 F3.5/5.6 VR box.................. £199 60 F2.8 AFS.....£449 60 F2.8 AFD£349 TC17-EII box....................................... £299 1.4x EX DG conv box ...................... £149 SC-17/SC-19/SC-28 cable each......£49

FUJI, MINOLTA/SONY, OLYMPUS, PANASONIC ETC. DIGITAL USED

FUJI DIGITAL USED 2x XF converter ................................ £339 35-70 F3.5/4.5..£29 35-105 F3.5/4.5 £99 FE 35 F1.4 ZA OSS box................... £899 12-200 F3.5/6.3 box........................ £599 14-42 F3.5/5.6 ......................................£99
X-T4 body Mint- box....................£1299 X100 Limited Edition kit box....... £499 70-210 F4.5/5.6....................................£79 FE 35 F2.8 ZA box............................ £499 14-150 F4.5/5.6 MKII....................... £429 14-45 F4/5.6....................................... £149
X-T1 body box................................... £349 VG-XT3 vertical grip box............... £149 75-300 F4.5/5.6....................................£79 FE 70-200 F2.8 GM OSS box ......£1699 17 F1.2 ED Pro................................... £799 25 F1.4 box ........................................ £379
X-T10 body box ................................ £199 VPB-XT2 grip box............................. £149 80-200 F4.5/5.6....................................£49 FE 70-200 F4 G OSS box................ £997 25 F1.2 Pro M- box .......................... £997 45-200 F4.5/5.6................................. £199
8-16 F2.8 XF WR box.....................£1399 VG-XT1 grip ..........................................£79 100-300 F4.5/5.6 APO .................... £149 FE 100 F2.8 GM OSS box.............£1099 40-150 F2.8 Pro ................................ £929 100-300 F4/5.6 II box...................... £449
10-24 F4 R OIS XF box.................... £699 SONY DIGITAL USED 100-300 F4.5/5.6 .................................£99 SONY NEX E MOUNT AF USED 40-150 F4/5.6 ED ............................. £149 200 F2.8 box....................................£1299
14 F2.8 R box..................................... £529 3600HSD flash .....................................£49 E 16-50 F3.5/5.6 PZ OSS ................ £169 45 F1.8 silver...................................... £149 1.4x converter................................... £299
16 F1.4 XF box .................................. £699 A7R MKIV body Mint box ...........£2599 SIGMA SONY A MOUNT AF USED E 16-70 F4 ZA OSS box.................. £499 60 F2.8 macro box........................... £349 PENTAX DIGITAL USED
16-80 F4 XF WR ................................ £599 RX10 MKIV box ...............................£1199 SIG 18-300 F3.5/6.3......................... £299 E 50 F1.8 OSS box............................ £189 75 F1.8 box ........................................ £499 16-45 F4 ED DA box........................ £199
18-55 F2.8/4 XF Mint- .................... £399 RX100 MKIII...£299 RX100............ £199 SIG 50-500 F4.5/6.3 HSM OS ....... £749 E 55-210 F4.5/6.3 ............................. £219 75-300 F4.8/6.7 MKII Mint box.... £369 18-55 F3.5/5.6 AL................................£69
23 F1.4 XF M- box............................ £699 A100 body.............................................£79 SIG 70-200 F2.8 EX DG OS box .. £599 OLYMPUS MICRO 4/3 USED SAMYANG 12 F2 Mint box MF .... £239 18-250 F3.5/6.3 DA ......................... £249
50 F1.0 XF R WR box.....................£1197 SONY A MOUNT LENSES USED SIG 105 F2.8 EX DG OS .................. £329 OMD-EM1X body box..................£1499 HL-D7 grip for EM1 ............................£69 28-80 F3.5/5.6 silver FA ....................£69
50-140 F2.8 XF box ......................... £997 SIG 150-500 F5/6.3 DG OS box... £499 OMD-EM1 body black.................... £399 HL-D6 grip for EM5 ............................£69 35 F2.4 DA AL.......................................£99
50-230 F4.5/6.7 OS XC MKII ......... £299 Sony A 16-50 F2.8 SSM DT ........... £299 SIG 1.4x EX converter........................£99 OMD-EM5 MKII body box............. £599 FL-900AR flash .................................. £379 35-80 F4/5.6..£49 50 F1.8 DA ..... £119
50-230 F4.5/6.7 OS XC MKI .......... £249 Sony A 18-70 F3.5/5.6.......................£89 SONY NEX FE MOUNT AF USED OMD-EM5 body box....................... £199 PANASONIC DIGITAL USED 55-300 F4/5.8 ED WR...................... £299
60 F2.4 XF box .................................. £479 TAM 90 F2.8 SP ................................. £199 FE 16-35 F4 ZA OSS ........................ £899 OMD-EM10 MKII body................... £249 G7 body Silver Mint box ............... £299 D-BG4 grip for K5 box.......................£79
90 F2 R LM WR XF box ................... £699 Teleplus 1.4x or 2x conv each........£79 FE 24-70 F4 ZA OSS ........................ £699 12-40 F2.8 Pro................................... £549 G2 body .............................................. £129 OTHER PENTAX AF USED
100-400 F4.5/5.6 XF LM OIS WR.. £1299 Kenko 1.4x Pro 300DG................... £149 FE 24-240 F3.5/6.3 OSS box......... £599 12-100 F4 IS Pro box....................... £799 7-14 F4 box....£599 8 F3.5 box ... £499 SIG 70-300 F4/5.6 DG macro....... £139
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28-80 F3.5/5.6..£49 28-85 F3.5/4.5.£99

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BRONICA 645 USED AEII prism ........................................... £169 SQA 120 back early......................... £149 120 insert...............................................£29 80-160 F4.5 FA .................................. £399 55-100 F4.5 ........................................ £699
ETRS + AEII prism + 75 PE Speed grip E .........................................£99 Polaroid back......£29 WLF............ £199 Ext tube 1, 2 or 3 each......................£29 150-300 F5.6 FA................................ £599 75 F4.5 late......................................... £399
+ speed grip ...................................... £699 Lenshoods various.............................£40 Lenshoods various...................... £20/50 MAMIYA 7 RF USED 200 F4 FA........£399 300 F4 FA ... £799 90-180 F5.6 ........................................ £499
ETRSi body box ................................ £299 BRONICA 6x6 USED HASSELBLAD 6x6 USED 43 F4.5 L + V/F box ......................... £997 PENTAX 645 MF USED 100 F4 + macro adapter................ £699
40 F4 PE............................................... £449 SQAi body .......................................... £499 500CM + 80 F2.8 + A12...............£1997 Viewfinder for 150 F4.5 ................. £199 45 F2.8.............£349 80-160 F4.5. £499 120 F3.5 soft focus .......................... £399
40 F4 E ................................................. £299 SQA body ........................................... £299 150 F4 CF............................................ £699 MAMIYA RB USED 120 F4 macro .................................... £399 200 F4 late.......................................... £399
45-90 F4/5.6....................................... £449 SQB body............................................ £299 150 F4 Black T* ................................. £499 55 F4.5 ................................................. £299 135 F4 leaf.......................................... £399 300 F4 latest ...................................... £349
150 F3.5 E ........................................... £149 40 F4 PS............................................... £499 A12 black latest box ....................... £499 Ext tube 1 or ext tube 2 each ........£59 200 F4 .................................................. £199 1.4x converter................................... £199
200 F4.5 PE......................................... £299 50 F3.5 PS box .................................. £349 WLF chrome late.............................. £299 MAMIYA RZ USED 300 F4 ED IF green T*..................... £599 2x rear converter grey ................... £299
ETRSi 120 back RWC late .............. £119 150 F4 PS ............................................ £299 Polaroid back .......................................£79 100-200 F5.2 W................................. £299 Auto ext tube set............................. £149 Wooden grip ..................................... £299
ETRS 120 back early...........................£99 2x converter PS ................................ £299 Lenshood various...............................£49 180 F4.5 W.......................................... £299 REF converter angle finder box.. £179 REF converter angle finder .......... £199
Polaroid back box...............................£29 2x converter S................................... £149 MAMIYA 645 MF USED Plain prism ......................................... £349 PENTAX 6x7 USED Chimney.............................................. £299
Rotary prism E box.......................... £199 SQAi straight prism......................... £199 Qick shoe AQ701 box .................... £149 PENTAX 645 AF USED 45 F4 late ............................................ £599 YASHICA 6x6 TLR USED
Plain prism E box............................. £169 SQAi 120 back late .......................... £199 Teleplus 2x converter........................£39 55-110 F5.6 FA .................................. £599 55 F4 late ............................................ £499 124G..................................................... £399

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EOS 1V HS body box ...................... £799 LIGHTMETERS USED 70-210 F4.......£99 75-200 F4.5.......£99 FM2n body Black ............................. £499 TC14B conv.....£99 TC300 conv .. £149 Converter 2x A.....................................£99
EOS 3 body ........................................ £449 Minolta Auto Meter IVF box ........ £249 100-300 F5.6...................................... £149 FM2n body Chrome........................ £499 SAMYANG 85 F1.4 Mint box MF. £249 Auto bellows box ............................ £149
EOS 5 body ...........................................£99 Minolta Flashmeter IVF ................. £199 100-300 F5.6/6.7 .................................£99 F301 body .............................................£99 DG-2 Eyepiece magnifier.................£59 PENTAX AF USED
EOS 600 / 650 body each ................£69 Sekonic L308s ................................... £169 Kenko Teleplus macro conv............£69 24 F2.8 AI.......£299 28 F2 AI box £299 DR-4 angle finder ............................ £149 SFXN body ............................................£39
EOS 300 / 50E / 30 body each........£39 Sekonic L308x................................... £199 Auto bellows III................................. £149 28 F3.5 AI.......£169 28 F4 shift.... £399 DW-3 WLF for F3.............................. £179 PENTAX MF USED
EOS 500 / 1000fn body each..........£39 Sekonic L358..................................... £239 Bellows IV box................................... £149 28-85 F3.5/4.5 AIS............................ £199 DW-4 finder for F3........................... £149 LX body............................................... £499
CANON FD USED MINOLTA AF USED Macro ext tube for 50 F3.5..............£49 35 F2 AI ............................................... £249 SB-8A flash............................................£69 17 F4 PK .............................................. £399
A1 World Cup 1982 body box..... £249 7Xi body.................................................£69 Auto ext tube set................................£89 35-70 F3.5 AIS ......................................£99 OLYMPUS OM USED 50 F1.4 PK......£149 50 F1.7 PK.......£99
A1 body............................................... £169 Dynax 4 body.......................................£39 NIKON AF FILM BODIES USED 35-105 F3.5/4.5 AIS......................... £149 OM-2N body chrome..................... £299 50 F2 PK .................................................£69
AE1P silver body .............................. £199 500Si Super/505Si Super body ea.. £39 F5 body box....................................... £699 50 F1.4 AIS....£329 50 F1.4 AI...... £249 OM-2 body chrome box................ £299 80-200 F4.5 PK.....................................£69
T90 body............................................. £199 VC700 grip fits Dynax 700Si ...........£49 F4s body ............................................. £499 50 F1.8 AIS...£149 50 F2 AI .............£99 OM-1N body chrome..................... £299 135 F3.5 PK ...........................................£79
T70 body................................................£99 VC-7 grip box fits Dynax 7 ..............£99 F801 body .............................................£99 55 F2.8 AIS micro............................. £199 OM-10 chrome body.........................£79 300 F4 PK box ................................... £399
50 F1.8...............£69 50 F2.................£69 MINOLTA MD USED NIKON MF USED 80-200 F4 AIS .................................... £249 28-48 F4`............................................. £129 400 F5.6 PK ........................................ £399
70-210 F4.........£99 135 F3.5 ...........£69 X700 body.......................................... £199 Nikon F Photomic FTn Apollo 85 F2 AI box....................................... £299 35-70 F4 .................................................£99 Helicoid ext tube PK....................... £129
2x extender B.......................................£49 X300s body black ...............................£99 chrome body..................................... £699 100-300 F5.6 AIS .............................. £149 35-105 F3.5/4.5................................. £149 Bellows M + slide copier PK......... £199
FD bellows ......................................... £149 X300 body blk/chrome ....................£99 F3HP + ERC ........................................ £799 105 F2.5 AI......£299 135 F2.8 AI . £199 50 F1.8...........£99 135 F3.5..............£99 PENTAX M42 USED
CONTAX USED 35-70 F3.5/4.5 ......................................£69 F3 body ............................................... £499 300 F2.8 ED AIS + case .................. £799 200 F4 .................................................. £129 50 F1.4 ................................................. £149
CZ 180 F2.8 AE.................................. £399 50 F1.7 ....................................................£79 CF22 / CF20 case for F3 each .........£39 300 F4.5 IF ED AIS............................ £399 7/14/25 ext tube each ......................£20 Honeywell Pentax auto bellows £149

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