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NEWS
Nikon 1 Series - J1 & V1
The Birth Of Something New
The '1' is because the Nikon 1 interchangeable lens camera system is the first of its kind.Built from the ground up, Nikon’s engineers didn’t use existing technology. They went back to the drawing board and re-imagined how cameras are designed. Driven by the challenge to create a camera that could fuse still photography and movies, they created a game-changing device. A camera that manipulates light — and thanks to its pre-post capture technology — time. The first Nikon camera released in 1948 was called the Nikon I. But the new Nikon 1 is a camera from the future.
New - LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm "Pre-Order Now" £369.00
Small In Your Pocket, Big In Performance
Specifically, the new LUMIX G X H-PS14042 lens offers a versatile zoom range that extends from 14mm to 42mm (35mm equivalent: 28-84 mm) making it suitable for a wide range of scenes, from dynamic landscape shots to impressive portrait images. The collapsible power zoom lens is ultra-compact when not in use, and expands to a 3x zoom lens when switched on. It is approximately the same size as a 20mm pancake lens but with the added features that a zoom brings. The two ED lenses and four aspherical lenses correct a variety of aberrations to deliver excellent optical performance whilst minimising distortion levels and chromatic aberration even at the 28mm wide-end. In comparison to the Lumix G Standard 14-42mm kit lens, these new lenses provide significant improved optical performance yet achieve a 58% reduction in size (when turned off) and a 48% reduction in weight
New - LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm "Pre-Order Now" £399.00
So Close But Yet So Far
The new LUMIX GX H-PS45175 tele-zoom lens has a versatile focal range from 45mm to 175mm (35 mm equivalent: 90-350 mm). It features notably high contrast and resolution for images shot at its wider-end, which makes it great for taking portrait shots; meaning it complements the LUMIX G X H-PS14042 lens perfectly. In an industry-first, the adoption of its fast motorised Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System*** ensures that air and dust isn’t sucked into the lens during zooming or focussing, and downsizing in both size and weight is achieved while improving image quality.
The LUMIX G X VARIO lenses are available in the highly stylish and sophisticated colour options of black and silver, a perfect complement to the LUMIX G and LUMIX GF3 cameras. The GF3X kit containing the GF3 body and the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. will be available throughout Europe.
The Leica M9-P: Digital Photography Enters A Whole New Dimension
Magnum photographer Alex Majoli took the new Leica M9-P on a journey through Venice. Alex Majoli accompanied one of the around 700 gondolieri for several days and captured a sensitive portrait of the gondolier and his city. Here is a behind the scenes view of Alex's journey through Venice.
New - LEICA M9-P £5399.99
Unobtrusive, Discreet, and Resilient: The New Leica M9-P
The M9 now has a twin sister, the new Leica M9-P. In technological terms, they are absolutely identical twins and feature precisely the same high performance qualities. The only differences are found in a few characteristic details.
The Leica M9-P now features an extremely scratch-resistant, almost unbreakable, sapphire crystal cover for its LCD monitor display. Sapphire crystal is one of the world's hardest materials and so hard that it can only be worked with special diamond-cutting tools. The antireflective coating on both sides of the monitor cover glass further improves image reviewing, particularly in unfavorable lighting conditions.
New - PANASONIC Lumix G Micro System GF3 £549.99
The New Panasonic LUMIX GF3
The DMC-GF3, based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard, achieves downsizing by approx. 16.7% in size and 16.2% in weight compared with the DMC-GF2 to break the record of being the world's smallest and lightest system camera. Even though the DMC-GF3 pursued the ultimate compactness, Panasonic did not compromise in the equipment of camera such as built-in flash. Additionally, the operation on DMC-GF3 is smooth and easy with optimum layout of control buttons, the newly adopted control dial and the touch-screen operation.
The Venus Engine FHD enhances its performance with an adoption of new noise reduction technology for even higher quality of image. This advanced noise reduction system realized S/N improvement by approx. 3dB at ISO3200/ISO6400 setting and improved the color reproduction in high sensitivity recording. The result is a picture with stunning clarity if shot in low-lit situations. Furthermore, optimization of the parameter contributes to the increase of resolution. The DMC-GF3 can record full HD videos 1,920 x 1,080 in the AVCHD Format, too.
The DMC-GF3 features the world’s fastest level* of Light Speed AF featuring approx. 0.1 second which is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing by doubling the drive speed from 60 fps to 120 fps. Besides, in Contrast AF system, focusing is controlled by the image sensor so that no mechanical margin of error occurs to achieve precise focusing. The DMC-GF3 incorporates Full-area focusing and Pinpoint AF function are incorporated allowing more precise focus setting by further enlarging the focusing area.
New - LEICA V- Lux 30 £549.99
Leica V- Lux 30: Make The World Your Playground
The Leica V-Lux 30 is the perfect camera for everyone who travels the world with their eyes wide open to capture inspiration from their surroundings - such as the extreme sportsman Danny MacAskill, who masters obstacles with spectacular bike stunts and transforms the city into his personal playground. Taking pictures with the Leica V-Lux 30 is just as easy as his stunts appear to be. It is the perfect camera for seeing the world from totally new perspectives.
Enormous capabilities from the photographic options offered by the Leica V-Lux 30 and its 16× optical-zoom range cover everything from wide-angle and macro shots to telephoto shots of distant subjects. Extremely precise aspherical lenses in the construction of its Leica DC Vario-Elmar 1:3.3-5.9 4.3-68.8 mm ASPH. zoom lens (24-384 mm, 35-mm equivalent) enable an enormous range of focal lengths from 24 to 384 mm - for video as well as still pictures. The camera is made even more versatile by a continuous shooting mode (burst mode), allowing the capture of an impressive ten images per second at full resolution (14.1 MP), and a 3D image-capture mode. Another highlight of the V-Lux 30 is its amazingly efficient video recording format: it records videos in 1920 × 1080i AVCHD full-HD including GPS data and, in contrast to the usual M-JPEG format, uses about 50% less memory - for the same brilliant image quality.
New - MINOX Night Vision Device NVD mini
Night Vision Device in Pocket Format
MINOX has long made a name for itself as a manufacturer of innovative binoculars and opto-electronic equipment. The optics specialists from Wetzlar are now presenting another reliable and extremely compact companion for all outdoor activities – the MINOX NVD mini – one of the smallest night vision devices in the world. For orientation purposes in unfamiliar surroundings this very compact night vision device is an absolute must for your safety!
Night vision devices are needed when even the most powerful binoculars with high twilight factor reach their optical limits. Using digital infrared technology they amplify the available residual light, such as light frequencies from the brightness of stars or horizon radiation that are not perceived by the human eye. With the new MINOX NVD the infrared-sensitive CMOS sensor picks up the infrared radiation and reproduces the image on the monitor in the viewfinder. Contrary to conventional tube night vision devices it is not sensitive to bright light sources - thanks to its digital technology - and can also be used in daylight, if required. The optical system provides 2 times magnification and the 16 powerful infrared LEDs are suitable for use in total darkness at a range of 60 m. With this innovative digital technology the new MINOX NVD mini is shock and impact resistant.
Compact dimensions of just 14.2 x 4.9 cm mean that the MINOX NVD mini is suitable for use anywhere. The ergonomic design allows a straightforward, simple operation and makes this outstanding night-vision device the perfect companion for all outdoor activities.
New - MINOX Digital Classic Camera DCC 5.1 Gold Edition £299.99
A Touch Of Luxury
On the outside the new MINOX DCC 5.1 Gold Edition - like its sister model with silver metal finish - is designed in the style of rangefinder cameras from the nineteen fifties – but on the inside it is packed with the convenient technology and desirable features of today. The 5.1 megapixel hardware resolution, a 2-inch monitor and a filigree plug-on viewfinder make this refined and elegant product a real cult object. With the 5.1 megapixel resolution pin-sharp images can be captured with high detail rendition. The 2“ screen compliments the optical viewfinder and helps the user compose the subject. It also displays information on the selected camera settings. The video mode additionally captures film sequences in AVI format. All data are stored on an internal 128 MB memory or on external SD cards with a capacity of up to 16 GB. The power supply for the camera is provided by a replaceable Lithium-Ion battery.Great attention to detail and a little bit of luxury – these are features of the new Digital Classic Camera MINOX DCC 5.1 that is now available in an exclusive 24-carat gold-plated special edition. Devotees to classic design and legendary German precision engineering from the fifties will find it hard to resist these magnetic looks. A convincing combination of innovative technology and timeless elegance makes this extravagant 1:3 scale masterpiece an unmatched synthesis of classic and modern features.
New - MINOX BD 7x28 IF
For Modern-Day Explorers
MINOX is setting new standards with the ultra compact and ultra light BD 7x28 IF. These lightweight, inconspicuous pocket binoculars boast a modern, stylish design and are the perfect companion for all day trips and when traveling.
The main feature is the easy handling of the focus adjustment – there are no readjustments to make when looking into the distance. Using the convenient individual focusing of the two eyepieces these are set to the user’s eyes just once. The focus range is from 20 meters to infinity.
The fully coated lenses of the MINOX BD 7x28 IF offer the user excellent high contrast and pin sharp definition right into the edges.
Rubber armoring of the body provides an extremely good grip and ruggedness – making the BD 7x28 IF excellently suited for rough conditions at sea.
Besides this, the extremely lightweight and robust body with open bridge design makes these binoculars fast and convenient to use.
