LED Video Lights by Reflecta now available throughout UK

Kenro has declared the launch of two, brand new cost efficient LED video lights by Reflecta in UK. Reflecta’s video lights are available in two kinds of models namely DR10 and RPL170. These new video lights, allow you to adjust the color temperature from 3200K to 5800K. The DR10 features a 5 power LED and has two kinds of filters, a daylight filter and a soft filter. The video light offers two levels of brightness. The light also has two barn doors through which the light beam can be regulated. The RPL170 features a 170 power LED which has the color temperature adjuster just like the DR10. However, this model is dimmable. It also has a rotating metal ball head which has a hot-shoe and includes two Sony adapters. This allows the light to fit just about any camcorder or camera.

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The RPL170 is extremely adaptable as it can run on Li-Ion battery (Sony NP-F550), AA batteries or by using a power adapter. It has accessories that are very easy to understand and are available at a wonderful price making it a very good option. The DR10 is much more suited for reporters and interviews as it can be mounted on any professional video camera from Panasonic, Sony or JVC. It is also suited for DSLR cameras. The filters it possesses, makes it good for various lighting conditions. It is powered by a power adaptor cable through the integrated battery of a camera or through a Li-Ion battery. The video light also comes with a carry handle and bag.

Both the video light are compact in design and lightweight. They have a long run time, around 140 to 360 minutes, which makes these video lights perfect for those who shoot on the move.

Technical information on the Reflecta DR10 & RPL 170:

• Approx lifetime of the LEDs: 100,000 hours

• Number of LEDs used; 5 and 170 respectively

• Lux in one meter distance: 900 and 1200 Lux respectively

• Lumen: 800 for RPL 170

• Consumption of Power: 10 & 12 Watts respectively

• Minimum color temperature: 3,200K

• Maximum color temperature: 5,500K & 5,800K respectively

• Dimensions: For DR10- 140x110x100 mm & for RPL 170- 105x120x30mm

• Angle of illumination: 65 degrees and 60 degrees respectively

• Approx weight: DR10 (without batteries) 315g & RPL 170 (with 8 x AA batteries) 392g

Both the video lights are now available for £128.28 at store near you that sells camera accessories and equipment.

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The Canon EOS 7D is Good Buy for Amateur as well as Professional Photography

The high performance DSLR, Canon EOS 7D has been built with keeping the feedback from professional Canon users in mind. With loads of features in terms of 18mp, HD video, 100% viewfinder, 100-12,800 ISO, this reinvented camera possess every quality to be the best ever camera coming out from the closet of Canon.

The Canon EOS 7D digital SLR covers new ground in the array of Canon cameras. If you think that it is a replacement for 50D or 5D, it is not so. This camera can better be distinguished as an in-between model. Some Canon users see this camera as a direct competitor to D300s but others regard it as a successor to existing 50D, or even 40D. The Canon 7D is also good for those who are looking forward to move straight into a serious shooting system.

The most unique aspect of camera is that the direct feedback from users has been taken into consideration for the improvements, from previous models. Another interesting aspect is that the camera has been designed from the ground up. Though the results are not hugely different, some features and functions have been rethought or moved. You can buy Canon camera online, including the Canon 7D, at reasonable price.

Highlights of the Canon EOS 7D DSLR

18MP CMOS sensor

The Canon 7D packs a new 18MP CMOS sensor, with slight higher resolution, in comparison to the previous APS-C models. Keeping up with the Canon’s view to not overpopulating a sensor, which may in fact obstruct low-light performance, the sensor of this camera has a gapless micro lens construction to increase its sensitivity and to gather light more efficiently.

Dual DIGIC IV processors

The Canon 7D makes use of dual DIGIC IV processors for processing power. In addition, the eight channels outputting improves speed by letting the camera capture up to eight frames per second. With levels at ISO 6400, the processing power ably deals with noise levels.

63-zone dual layer arrangement

There is a 63-zone dual layer arrangement as the metering system to analyse iFCL (focus, colour and luminance information). The four configurations available with this camera are full Evaluative, Centre-weighted, partial, and Spot. Moreover, the autofocus of the camera makes use of 19 cross type points that are automatically or manually selected. For horizontal and vertical shooting, an array of set-ups can be chosen by the users.

Full manual exposure

With this camera, Canon offers full manual exposure at the time of shooting and full 1080p HD at 30, 25 or 24fps for capturing the class-leading video. If you go for lower resolutions, it is possible to capture the video at up to 60fps. Additionally, the H.264 QuickTime compression makes it easier to capture the video clips of up to 12 minutes length.

Overall, the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR seems to be a nice product for amateur as well as professional photography.

Photographer’s Jackets: Comfortable & Convenient

For professional nature, wildlife, landscape, street and architecture photographers, appropriate clothing and clothing accessories are extremely important. Unless the clothes you wear to a shoot are comfortable enough, you won’t be able to concentrate on your shoot. Also, wearing clothes that accommodate photography gear can help photographer move faster without being bogged down with the heavy weight of the camera bags.

Here are few reasons why special vests and jackets, especially designed for photographers are highly advantageous while on shoot:

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Comfort: Important element

A photographer must always wear clothes and clothing accessories that are extremely comfortable for the photographer. The material of vests and jackets should be very soft and non irritable. They should be dirt, water and stain resistant and photographers may be faced with unwanted situations in the most unpleasant surroundings, to get that perfect shot. Jobu Design has come up with Extreme Urban photography clothing accessories that make jackets with an outer covering of 100 percent polyester which is treated with DuPoint Teflon that helps the clothes remain clean.

Versatile clothing accessories suited for all weather conditions

These photographer jackets are designed in such a way that they can be worn as vests in summer and proper jackets in winter. The arms are removable, so if the sun is too warm, you don’t have to take off your jacket, just remove the arms. The jacket has many pockets that can hold a lot of photography gear like lenses, et al. By just removing the arms, you still have proper access to the pockets.

Padding that helps you to support the strap of your camera

The shoulder pads of the jacket with a surface made of rubber may look a little odd but the groove in it, will keep your camera strap safely on your shoulder, making the camera accessible at all times. So now you don’t have to wear the strap across your body to keep it from falling. However, if they do look unpleasant to you, you can very well detach them.

Best for nature or wildlife photographers

The material of the jackets and vests are made of a fabric that won’t make noise if anything is rubbed against it of if the material rubs against itself. This will cut out the noise and help you get the shots you want.

Helps carry gear for photography

Stealth Gear and Jobu Design have made photographer’s jackets and vest in a design that will help professional carry a back pack with comfort. The jackets and vests have added back support, to make things more comfortable.

Store photography gear with ease

Tired or carrying around bags full of memory cards, lenses, etc? Well, with specially designed photography wear, you can now say ‘bye’ to all your baggage woes. You no longer have to fish out camera gear from bags; you can carry them with ease in your jackets and vests. These vests and jackets have various pockets and zips that can safely contain lenses and memory cards. So now, you don’t have to reach for your bag if you suddenly need your zoom lens for that extraordinary shot you have in mind. With the accessible photography gear you won’t have to miss a single moment.

So, if you want to be all sorted with your photography gear, make sure you invest in one of these specially tailored photographer’s jackets and vests for your convenience at photo shoots.