Canon IXUS 240 HS
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Nikon D800
Samsung DV300F
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Nikon Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30
Nikon Coolpix S9300
Manfrotto - Photokina 2010
Manfrotto introduced several new product lines at the Photokina trade show. The Bassano del Grappa-based company best known for its professional tripods and heads is moving into new territory by embracing beginners and “social recorders”, i.e. people taking pictures with the primary aim to share them on social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace. In order to fulfil the needs of these consumers, Manfrotto is now offering everything from compact aluminium tripods to stylish bags, including a line dedicated to women. Also new for the company is a collection of LED lights targeted at videographers, from the simple and compact Pocket to the professional-grade Maxima and Aura ranges.
Video-enabled DSLR cameras inspired Manfrotto’s first hybrid photo-video head, which is well suited to the demands of photographers and videographers alike. In addition to featuring pan, tilt and portrait functions like a traditional ballhead; the new hybrid head enables soft and fluid movements, provides sliding support and an adjustable balancing system. The load capacity of the new video head is 7kg in photo mode and 12kg in video mode.
Other new professional products on show include the Pro Tripod 057, offered in four different configurations, and the new Series 050 ballheads, available in three different sizes. Also new is the LINO collection of bags and apparel for professional photographers, amateurs and advanced amateurs; comprising a backpack, a messenger bag, a rolling bag, a box and a case, as well as three photo jackets and a photo vest.
The new tripods will be available to buy from January 2011 and the new Lino Collection Bags (Stile Collection) and Apparel (Lino Collection) from Spring 2011 - http://www.manfrotto.co.uk
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#1 Janeen
Are the tripods shown in the photo above available for purchase? If not, does anyone have an idea when they will be?
6:58 am - Sunday, September 26, 2010
#2 Soy un Pescado
I asked yesterday at the Photokina stand, teh compact tripods will be on the market in 8-10 months. To bad they look great
8:09 am - Monday, September 27, 2010
#3 Kevin Price
Yes some of the products mentioned in the review above are available to pre-order on the following websites: http://www.manfrotto.co.uk, http://www.manfrotto.us, and the new Manfrotto Germany site - From September 21st to October 5th 2010, if you purchase more than US$ 100, GB£ 100, EU € 100, using the promo code ‘photokina2010’ at the check out you will get a 10% discount applied to your order.
8:34 am - Monday, September 27, 2010
#4 Kevin Price
the new range of Manfrotto tripods will be available in the UK from Jan 2011 so only 3 months away
10:22 am - Monday, September 27, 2010
#5 Vic Solomon
Just to clarify, the coloured tripods were on the stand to get consumer feedback about the colours, these are not scheduled for launch. The lower row of tripods are scheduled to be available early 2011.
2:54 pm - Tuesday, September 28, 2010