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John Freeman Photours has a customer wants to give the the environment and natural
launched a series of photography recipient the nudge they need to habitat of indigenous wildlife. photography and hand-picked the
prints and gift vouchers. The develop a much loved hobby with Participants can select their area tutors for the tours.
prints feature his award-winning a £50 voucher, or go the whole of specialism – everything from All courses are designed to
photography of nature and way and fund the photographic still life to architecture, landscape help attendees demonstrably
landscapes, still life, world holiday of a lifetime, they’ll and wildlife, and join a tour with improve their skills, whatever their
architecture and a vast selection of provide a unique gift and a truly a dedicated agenda, taught by experience, as well as ensuring
unique photography from travels to unforgettable experience. award-winning photographers who they shoot some of the most
remote locations around the world. John Freeman Photours offer have all made their living from astonishing scenery – whether from
They are available on paper or everything from single day photography. the London studios or on a South
canvas and can be purchased as studio workshops in London to John Freeman himself is a highly- African nature reserve.
print-only or in one of several high- two week-long photographic respected and award winning- London studio days include
quality frames. trips to some of the world’s most photographer with a career workshops on basic and advanced
Gift vouchers start from £50 and beautiful locations. All have in spanning four decades and studios studio lighting, still life, portraiture,
are presented in specially designed common a focus on luxury and in London’s OXO Tower. He has artistic nudes and more.
gift cards featuring John Freeman’s quality of photographic training devised the tour schedules based Photographic prints start at £45 for
own photography. Whether and a commitment to protecting on his own experience of global A3+ paper print-only.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
SNIPPETS
UP-RISE STEPS UP! TRIPOD
POCKETWIZARD FOR
NIKON IN TEST
VANGUARD USED FOCUS TO INTRODUCE NEW PHOTO-
VIDEO BAGS, BALL HEADS, TRIPODS AND ACCESSORIES.
INSPIRED BY
PocketWizard has begun
testing a prototype of its
Firstly, Vanguard enlarged the tension to handle off-center
DA VINCI!
radio controlled fl ash triggers
UP-Rise series with the new load, with exceptional strength compatible with Nikon fl ashguns.
Messenger bags. These dual- and stability, patented anti- Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s “We have a few of the fi rst
function bags are versatile — slip rubber pads for greater Vitruvian Man, the new Giotto’s functioning prototype FlexTT5
perfect for busy photographers camera-to-surface security Vitruvian VGR tripods are Transceivers that work under
as well as for use to take to the and smooth 360- degree designed to offer photographers normal i-TTL operation and high
offi ce. panoramic movement. not only a truly lightweight speed sync using the D3 with
UP-Rise Series messenger The Alta Pro series of tripods and compact tripod, but a fully SB900s and SB800s. We will
bags are sleek, ultra-padded is joined by two new carbon functioning monopod and ball continue to build the fi rmware
bags that double as camera/ models, both offering head too. out to add compatibility and
lens gear bags or regular advanced fl exibility and The Vitruvian tripods have functionality with key Nikon
messenger bags for toting offi ce stability. The Espod+ & Espod been designed with “reverse cameras and features. Once the
paperwork. They securely hold tripod series are also newly technology” legs so that when system is dialed on the FlexTT5
a laptop and have completely introduced. collapsed they fold through Transceiver, we move it over to
customisable interiors with Two new tripod ranges, the 180 degrees to “surround” the the MiniTT1 and keep testing.”
super soft, thick padding for Espod and the Espod +, tripod centre column and head Many fi nd PocketWizard’s
great protection. The UP-Rise increase Vanguard’s tripod – folding down into a unit that products to be best sellers, so
series also includes backpacks, offering with a range of new measures only 40cm long. Nikon stockists should watch this
Messenger bags, sling bags, features, more details on these The VGR9255 is manufactured space!
shoulder bags or zoom bags, soon. Also new are a range using aluminium tubing and
for all kind of photography. of powerful cleaning kits for weighs 1.5kg while the VGR
The new top-of-the-line ABH lenses and small electronic 8255 uses 6 layer carbon tubing DS TO DSLR
Series semi-elliptical ball heads parts. and weighs just 1.28kg. Simply Stepping up from the iPhone
automatically adjust unscrew the tripod leg, remove apps that allow the user to
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as well as tote paperwork, plus a laptop!
handle off-centre loads, join them together to produce Smartphone, the team at HDR
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These ultra-padded bags double as camera/lens gear bags or reguand stability. They offelarr maximum operating
a way to control a Canon
messenger bags for carrying office paperwork.
extreme tension and height of 162cm. It DSLR through a Nintendo DS.
They securely hold a laptop and have completely customisable interiors
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year warranty. programming your own circuit
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for accessories, removable rain cover, front pocket for lens cap, contact
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orange interior that makes it easy to spot loose gear and a magnetic
locking system so zippers stay put...
DayMen.
UP-Rise Messenger bags are loaded with small features like protective
tabs, which prevent shoulder PIXEL 10strap hooks fr om scratching gear when
retrieving from and returning to the bag,
For all models
QUICK ACCESS
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3 bags in 1!
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SYSTEM
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locking system on zipper
play
shoot
Expanding system
Back sleeve for slipping over
case and luggage trolleys
Removable dividers
Availability & prices
The UP-Rise Messenger series includes 3 sizes, sizes 28, 33 and 38. The prices
start at 109€* to 149€*. All these models are now available.
Secure clips Rubber feet
Raincoat included
* Prices may differ depending on each country’s VAT rates.
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