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Canon Eos 40D DSLR
Key features
- 10.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- 6.5 fps continuous shooting, max. burst 75 JPEGs
- New AF system with 9 cross-type sensors
- DIGIC III processor
- 3.0” LCD with Live View mode
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Clear and bright viewfinder
- Customisable Picture Style processing parameters
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Canon Eos 7D & Battery Grip
Key features
- 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- 8 frames per second continuous shooting
- 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
- 3.0 inch Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dots
- 19-point AF system (all cross-type)
- 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage viewfinder
- Wireless flash control
- Environmental sealing
Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod
The Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod makes the famous Manfrotto-patented horizontal centre column feature even easier to use. By extending the column to its highest vertical position, it can be swung round to horizontal without removing the head or disassembling the column itself, so switching between framing and positioning setups is more convenient than ever. The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved
Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head
The Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head is strong enough to take DSLR cameras with medium lenses, and light medium format cameras. It has a single repositionable locking lever for 360° panoramic rotation and +/-90° tilt movements plus a friction control for safer and more precise movement. Camera to head attachment is via a Manfrotto 200PL-14 quick-release plate with a 1/4” male thread and the head to tripod attachment is a 3/8” female thread. The Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head features an all aluminium construction with elliptic holes to reduce weight and a matt-black finish.
Lowepro Classified 200 AW
Hardworking bags specifically designed for the hardworking photojournalists who carry them. The Classified 200 AW shoulder bag conceals gear (and the mission) while protecting it with artful balance. This nimble, fast-access bag features a slimmer profile, contoured to move easily with the body and help the professional navigate a busy street in Prague or a crowded subway in New York. Soft edges, briefcase styling, leather details at contact points, and an embossed logo create a discreet aesthetic. Collapsible, removable padding in the main compartment allows custom organization. The built-in All Weather Cover™ protects contents from the elements. Premium features include: large capacity main compartment with angled opening; removable memory card wallet with space for 6 CF or SIM cards; unique, leather-trimmed divider system to suspend camera and protect lens mounting points; padded shoulder strap with camera keeper to prevent sliding; removable 3-point stabilizing strap; zippered gusset to expand capacity; built-in microfiber cloth to protect LCD screen; SlipLock(TM) attachment loops at side; 2 built-in key clips; luggage sleeve; leather handle wrap.
Tamrac Expedition 5x Backpack Black
The Tamrac Expedition 5X is a medium sized pack offering foam-padded protection. The main compartment is completely foam padded with numerous adjustable, foam-padded dividers to protect a digital and/ or film SLR, 4-5 lenses, and a flash. The camera with a long zoom lens attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. A restraint strap holds the lens firmly in place. Two Windowpane-Mesh™ pockets inside the front flap visibly organise filters, film and other accessories. A plastic, foam-padded platform in the bottom provides shock protection while a LockDown™ rain flap protects the zipper from the elements. A large front pocket with a water-resistant zipper holds a light jacket or extra gear.
Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW
Perfect for photojournalists, the SlingShot 200 AW uses a unique sling design to go from “carry mode” to “ready mode” in just seconds. Carried comfortably on the back, it easily rotates to the front so you can get to your camera quickly. The SlingShot 200 AW holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap. This feature-rich bag also includes a built-in memory card pouch, micro fibre LCD cloth and two generous organiser pockets. It’s certain to surprise even the most demanding photojournalists
Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip for EOS 40D
Launched with the Canon EOS 40D D-SLR is the redesigned high-capacity Battery Grip BG-E2N, which offers high-volume shooting and easier vertical shooting. Compatible with up to two BP-511A battery packs or a set of six AA-size batteries, the battery grip approximately doubles the number of shots that can be taken, compared with the battery power of the Canon EOS 40D alone. The Canon BG-E2N grip features new sealing material around the battery compartment to better resist water and dust.
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens
The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens provides an effective focal length range of approximately 27-136mm in 35mm format. This provides plenty of framing options, making it the perfect all-purpose lens that allows you to express your creativity in a vast range of shooting situations. A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode. Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors.
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens
The Canon EF 50mm f1.8 is one of the lightest EF lenses of all, weighing in at a mere 130g. It is very compact and provides high-performance for a standard lens. Colour balance is excellent and Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances
Canon 100-400mm IS USM L Lens
L-series super telephoto zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. The fluorite and Super UD-glass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum. The floating system also ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths. The Image stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with Extenders 1.4x and 2
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens – Canon Fit
The Canon fit Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is a super wide-angle lens with maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout the entire zoom range. It has two ELD glass elements and one SLD glass element which provide excellent correction of colour aberrations. Four aspherical lenses provide correction for distortion and allow its compact and lightweight construction. It also features a hyper sonic motor which enables quiet and high speed auto focus. The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM lens is designed for digital SLR cameras with an APS-C sized sensor
Canon 70-200mm F2.8 Is USM L
| One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens | |
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One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. It has four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations. The newly designed multiple zoom groups for inner focusing bring high image quality throughout the entire zooming range. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x and 2x. |
Canon 24-70mm F2.8 L
The EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM has proven very popular with professional and advanced amateur photographers since it was introduced in 1995. However, the increasing use of digital cameras, most having sensors smaller than a 35mm film frame, has increased the demand for a high-performance standard zoom lens with a wider wide-angle setting. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens meets this need. The optical design is based on the previous lens, but incorporates new design features that allow the broader focal length range while maintaining the superb image quality. At the same time, the minimum focusing distance has been reduced from 0.5 meters to 0.38 meters.Improved water and dust resistance ensure that it will become the leading standard zoom lens in the EOS system
The Canon EOS 650 is a 35 mm single-lens reflex camera. It was introduced on 1 March 1987, Canon’s 50th anniversary,and discontinued in February 1989 It was the first camera in Canon’s new EOS series, which was designed from scratch to support autofocus lenses. The EOS system featured the new EF lens mount, which used electrical signals to communicate between the camera and the lens. Focusing and aperture control were performed byelectric motors mounted in the lens body. The EF mount is still used on Canon SLRs, including digital models. Canon’s previous FD mount lenses are incompatible with EOS bodies.
Canon’s first EOS camera had the latest technologies, including a microprocessor and a Canon-developed BASIS sensor for high-precision AF. Canon claimed incomparable autofocusing for the EOS 650. A range of high-precision Ultrasonic Motor (USM) EF autofocus lenses were also developed successfully for the 650.
The Kodak Colorsnap 35 - largely a 35mm version of the Bantam Colorsnap, was made in the UK by Kodak Ltd.The 43.9mm f3.9 Anaston lens is set in a single-speed shutter, with aperture scale marked in weather symbols and EV numbers. The underside of the lens barrel is marked with the film speed scale, which calibrates the aperture for the weather symbols and combines with a flash distance scale. Fitting for screw-and pin flash is provided on the users left. There is a frame counter disc on the top right, which needs to be manually reset on loading.
