comes in two sizes: Small to Large and Large to XXL. Also shown at the NEC, the Joby Convertible Neck Strap (SRP £25) can ‘transform’ between a neck, wrist and carry strap – designed for either DSLR or CSC. The length is adjusted by quick release clips, which are described as durable, whilst a short loop fits around the wrist. Manufactured from high quality materials, the strap has a soft surface to avoid discomfort when worn about the neck, making it also suitable for binoculars. Demos of the straps can also be found on the website. For all information on the Joby range, visit: www.joby.com
Passport to Lowepro New from Lowepro comes the Passport series, a trio of soft sided camera bags ideal for use when shooting in and around the city. Each features a removable camera compartment that is impact resistant and can be customised to accommodate either a DSLR or CSC. A ‘CradleFit’ system, constructed from floating foam, forms a pocket allowing a laptop or tablet to also be stored, suspending devices to help protect them from impact. Available in black, the Passport Backpack has an SRP of £52. In addition to the above standard features it adds an interior mesh pocket that folds out of the main compartment for the storage of smaller items, whilst a front organiser pocket and two tall pockets on either side of the bag provide further storage options. A padded mesh back and shoulder straps provide comfort. Alternatively for £60 offer your customers the casual looking Passport Messenger shoulder bag, available in black and grey/orange. Here a large flap folds over the main compartment and a front organiser pocket and clips securely in two places. Adjustable shoulder strap and quick grab handle further feature. Round off the series is the Passport Sling III, available in the same colours and with room for a 13-inch laptop or tablet alongside camera gear. Again SRP is £52, and the clever bit here is that the bag’s
ExpoDisc 2.0 White Balance Filter The third brand announcement is for a product from Rogue, for which DayMen is the exclusive UK distributor. The second generation Rogue ExpoDisc, given the suffix ‘2.0’, is being pitched to your customers as the premium white balance tool for pros and now has an attractive SRP of £40. Whether shooting JPEG or Raw, photographers can use the disc to white balance their images properly and save time at the editing stage. ExpoDisc 2.0 introduces user selectable warming gels together with an improved mounting design. Originally it was available in separate Neutral and Portrait (warming) versions; the new version combines these into a single tool, including two levels of custom warming gels, which can be inserted into the ExpoDisc recesses. Either attach it directly to a lens via its filter thread or hold it over smaller lenses during the white balance process. Right: ExpoDisc is perfect for removing green colour casts from outdoor wedding and portrait shots in spring and summer (photos courtesy of ƒ2 Freelance Photographer magazine). For more detailed info head to www.expoimaging.com.
Warm Expodisc custom WB Green outdoor cast
New rollers in three sizes, and a range of travel-friendly black Passport backpack, messenger and sling styles from Lowepro
volume can be extended by 30% should your customers need it thanks to a zip-operated front compartment. Smaller pockets are also provided for mobile phones and the like. If your customers need something larger still then direct them to the new Pro Roller X AW series, promising even more capacity than Lowepro’s previous rolling cases. Again there are three size options –x100, x200 and x300 (at SRP £316, £367 and £400 respectively) – and there are customisable interior dividers for all configurations of equipment. The ‘MaxFit’ divider system provides maximum capacity & protection sat in the reserve pack that can be carried on its own as a backpack or zipped into the hard shell exterior when travelling. Vibration absorbing wheels and a dual button trolley handle,leather backed grab handles and TSA approved locking system ensure the range is as comfortable to use as it is practical. Find out more at www.lowepro.com
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