Tenba today launched the DNA 15 Backpack. Stylish and discrete as a camera bag, the new DNA backpack provides lightweight (just 1.7kg) flexible protection for an array of photographic kit. With two main compartments – a roll top section for general outdoor gear, plus a removable camera insert for hardware, the backpack can also accommodate a laptop (up to 15 inch) and features an easy access front pocket perfect for accessories including batteries, media cards, phone and keys. The Tenba DNA 15 Backpacks are available now for £165.

To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Tenba have announced the addition of two Special Edition versions of their DNA 8 & DNA 15 Slim messenger bags. The Tenba Messenger DNA 8 (£80) holds a compact system camera, 2-3 lenses and a tablet such as an iPad Mini. Capable of carrying a mirrorless or DSLR camera with 4-6 lenses, the much larger Messenger DNA 15 Slim (£120) is able to take a DSLR with 70-200mm f2.8 lens attached – PLUS 15 inch laptop or tablet. Both of these limited-edition bags are available now from selected retailers.

Manfrotto have announced their 2017 festive giveaway promotion. Available on selected products across the Manfrotto and Lastolite by Manfrotto range, the Christmas promotion starts on the 23^rd October and will run to the 31^st December 2017. The offer spans a range of products and is available from all qualifying Manfrotto dealers in the UK. Click through / read on for the full list of free gifts available on the Complete Christmas offer.

Peak Design have launched the smallest bag in their Everyday line. The new Everyday Sling 5L, which can be used as either a fanny pack or - as its name suggests - a sling, can accommodate a CSC kit, a DSLR with a single lens, or a DJI Mavic/Spark drone (though obviously not all of them at the same time). A weatherproof zip provides quick inner access without removing the bag from your body. FlexFold dividers allow customisable organisation and protection. A padded tablet sleeve holds most tablets up to 11" and the inner flap compartment contains 4 small stretchy pockets for batteries and cards. The Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L bag is available for $99.95.

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Benro has launched a pair of special-edition tripods.The new iFoto kits come in two versions – a super lightweight carbon fibre model weighing in at just 1.41kg and an aluminium version coming in at 1.64kg. Both models – which come complete with a Benro ball head – are capable of supporting up to 8kg of camera equipment – so suitable for both DSLRs and CSCs. Mark Hoskins, Benro Brand Manager said: ‘These special-edition iFoto tripod kits offer amazing value for money whilst retaining all the features and benefits of more expensive travel tripods. So if you’re in the market for a new tripod, don’t miss out on these great kits – but don’t hang around, availability is limited and they will sell quickly!’ Both models feature 5 leg sections making them even more compact when stowed, boasting a folded down length of just 36cm. The Benro iFoto also comes with a special price tag – with suggested prices for the aluminium kit available for around £130, and the 8-layer carbon fibre version at around £230.

Cézanne Canvas is the latest addition to Hahnemühle' s range of high-quality canvases for digital FineArt Inkjet printing. This natural white 100% cotton 430gsm natural white 100% cotton canvas contains no optical brighteners (OBA's), and features a finely woven, elegant surface structure. The matte coating provides a first class printing result with a wide colour gamut and deep, rich blacks. The Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas 430gsm provides extraordinary elasticity, making it ideal for stretcher frames. As with all Hahnemühle products from the Digital FineArt Collection, the new Cézanne Canvas is acid-free and archival, in accordance with ISO 9706 standards. It will be available "soon," in three different sizes.

X-Rite have announced the i1Studio, an all new start-to-finish colour management solution that delivers expert results from capture to print. The package comprises the i1Studio all-in-one spectrophotometer, i1Studio software; X-Rite’s market leading ColorChecker camera calibration tools and the ColorTRUE mobile app for iOS devices. “Photographers tell stories with their pictures. Along with light, colour plays an essential role in telling these stories. We want to make sure that story is told as perfectly as possible, whether it’s colour, or black and white,” said Liz Quinlisk, Marketing Director Photo & Video, X-Rite. “Managing colour should be easy with getting accurate repeatable results every time as the ultimate goal. i1Studio provides an intuitive, start-to-finish colour management solution for every device in our users’ workflow so they can easily achieve this goal and get amazing results.”

Synology today launched DS218play, DS218j, and DS118, three NAS servers with media streaming, file sharing, and data backup features. The DS118 (pictured) is a new 1-bay tower NAS, equipped with a 64-bit quad-core 1.4 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM. With its hardware encryption engine, the DS118 ($179.99) offers encrypted sequential reading/writing throughput at over 110 MB/s. It also supports 10-bit H.265 4K video transcoding on the fly. The DS218j ($169.99)features a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor with a hardware encryption engine and 512 MB RAM, delivering sequential reading throughput at over 113 MB/s and writing throughput at over 112 MB/s. The DS218play is equipped with a 64-bit quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with a hardware encryption engine and 1 GB RAM, delivering encrypted sequential reading/writing throughput at over 110 MB/s. Powered by a hardware transcoding engine, the DS218play ($229.99) supports real-time single channel 10-bit H.265 4K Ultra HD or single channel full HD video transcoding. The new NAS servers are available worldwide immediately.

The new NEX-RETRO reversing adapter from Novoflex enables users with Sony E-Mount cameras to reverse mount their existing lenses to achieve closer focus. The Novoflex NEX-RETRO transfers all electronic functions such as aperture control, EXIF data and autofocus, from the reversed lens to the camera body as if it were mounted directly. In addition to reversing the lens on the camera, NEX-RETRO allows the Sony E-Mount system user to incorporate Novoflex bellows systems for even closer focus and greater magnification ratios. Available now, the Novoflex NEX-Retro reversing adapter carries a recommended retail price of $450.

Manfrotto has released Befree Advanced tripod collection. The tripods are sturdy yet portable with easy set-up and operation. They are built with the goal of providing a professional, sturdy solution for photographers using their CSCs and DSLR cameras on the go. The new Befree Advanced Collection has been designed with exciting features and includes two new models which feature the M-lock (twist lock) and the QPL Travel (lever lock). The new Befree Advanced M-lock (twist lock) is the brand-new tripod locking system built to provide a fast, easy to use and compact solution. The Befree Advanced QPL Travel lever lock is a brand-new, lighter version of the locks used by the 190 & 055 collections. These new leg locks make set-up and adjustment easy and secure, providing full stability in all configurations. Both tripods feature new ergonomic leg-angle selectors that are smartly positioned to enable right and left-handed photographers to change shooting perspectives intuitively. The new spider is designed to give maximum stability on all types of terrain whilst ensuring that the tripod is compact enough to fit perfectly into any travel luggage. The new Befree Advanced Collection is available at SRPs ranging from £174.95 to £219.95.

InMotion has created a fully automated digital slider for smartphone, GoPro and light mirrorless camera videography. In contrast to most camera sliders that are big, heavy, and expensive, InMotion is compact, light, and affordable. It can be mounted on a tripod, and users can attach their favourite accessories like lamps and microphones to it. Features include face-following, orbiting around a subject, time lapse, panoramic, and motion-triggered shooting leveraging an infrared gate and bluetooth sensors. Within the accompanying app, users can instantly stream video, make colour corrections, save your work to the cloud, and more. The InMotion Slider can also charge your smartphone via a fast USB charging port. The company today launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the commercialisation of the product.

BenQ today introduced a new 27” 4K UHD monitor that offers professional photographers "unprecedented colour accuracy." The HDR10-enabled monitor allows users to see their images and videos in a wider dynamic range than a typical monitor. BenQ’s AQCOLOR technology enables photographers to have complete colour control over images. AQCOLOR uses a combination of hardware calibration, BenQ’s signature Palette Master Elements software and Technicolor Colour Certification, which ensures the monitor meets the strict colour accuracy standards used in Hollywood and the entertainment media. The SW271 boasts 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 coverage, and also displays the DCI-P3 colour space. The monitor also features Delta E≦2, with its true 10-bit IPS panel and advanced 14-bit 3D lookup table. It offers an SD card reader, and USB 3.1, USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 connectivity. A detachable shading hood is also included to reduce the monitor’s screen glare. The BenQ SW271 monitor retails at £1,067 including VAT.

Oberwerth, the maker of premium, hand-crafted camera bags, has created the World's first 1-second camera holster that combines the safety of a camera bag with the rapid access needed for street, travel and nature photography. The 1-Second Camera Holster takes camera protection to the next level with its unique, first-of-its-kind design. It allows photographers to wear the camera across their body with a strap, while keeping the camera body with lens attached holstered at the hip. The camera is easily pulled out of the holster with one, quick motion. The premium leather design and lining is highly water resistant and is soft enough to be easily folded or rolled up and stored in a camera bag when not in use. Backers on Kickstarter can get the 1-Second Camera Holster for a $79 pledge, with some early bird offers starting at $69.

Mygnar have announced the release of the expanded version of their core product, Gnarbox. This latest edition features an expanded storage capacity of 256GB, up from 128GB as seen on the original device, and an integrated mobile workflow with Adobe; making the import of content from Gnarbox to the Adobe Lightroom Mobile app and Creative Cloud ecosystem a seamless user experience. This integration allows users to connect wirelessly to Gnarbox and, through the newly released Lightroom Mobile 3.0 app, access files without having to rely on the time and data-consuming process of transferring files to their iPhone or iPad. Additionally, USB 3, microSD and SD ports allow for quick access from any camera, and the device is also compatible with external SSDs/HDDs for additional space. Gnarbox 256GB retails for $399.

TH Swiss are expanding their range of Irix accessories with the Edge 100 series filter system. Among new products, there will be a versatile holder – the IFH-100 - with dedicated adapters and a wide choice of 100x100mm and 100x150mm filters. The Irix IFH-100's lightweight compact construction and bayonet adapter are created especially for the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens, allowing the use of two filters at the same time without any vignetting effect. With the introduction of the IFH-100 filter holder, the Edge 100 series filters will also be available in two formats. The first, size 100x150, will contain graduated filters with a soft and hard transition, and also a reverse ND grad dedicated to taking pictures of sunrises and sunsets. These rectangular filters will be available in ND4, ND8 and ND16 versions. In the square format, Neutral Density filters with densities ND32, ND128, ND1000, ND1000K will be available for the 100x100mm, along with a polariser. The Edge series will be available at the Irix booth (No.929) during the Photo Plus Expo in New York City on October 26-28, 2017.

Gitzo is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the launch of several highly exclusive products, including the iconic Gitzo Century camera bag Collection. This exquisite new selection of photography bags are designed especially for Gitzo Traveler fans who own premium cameras and require similar standards of premium quality and detail in their photography bags. Meticulously designed and made of premium materials, the bags are a highly appealing combination of Genuine Italian cow leather crafted to resemble carbon fibre that is reminiscent of Gitzo Traveler tripod legs, and wear-resistant Nylon that guarantees high resistance to scratches and abrasions. The range comprises the Gitzo Century Traveler backpack (£249.95), the Gitzo Century Traveler Messenger (£179.95) and the Gitzo Century Compact Messenger (£149.95). All three carrying solutions include a dedicated soft-touch compartment designed to keep a tablet or a laptop safe.

To mark its 100th anniversary, Gitzo today launched the GHFG1 Fluid Gimbal Head. This outstanding new head features both modern design and innovative solutions. Clean and harmonic lines, Gitzo’s distinctive Noir Décor finish and attention to detail meet the latest technological breakthrough - the fluid cartridge and fluidity control system. Fluid cartridge technology from the video world is being applied to a gimbal head for the very first time in this model. It absorbs vibrations and ensures smooth movement throughout the shooting session. The Fluid Gimbal Head features soft-touch ergonomic knobs, built-in Arca-type compatible quick release base and new, Arca-type plate with rubber grips. The head is perfectly matched with Gitzo’s Systematic and Mountaineer tripods. The Gitzo GHFG1 Fluid Gimbal Head is available at £399.95.

For photographers tired of lugging around a camera bag, the new jackets by Pixentu offer an easier alternative. With space for fourteen separate pieces of gear (including camera, tripod, and spare battery), many photographers will find themselves able to leave their backpack at the hotel room. “We knew immediately that we wanted to launch through Kickstarter and give photographers the chance to vote on if they wanted our jackets.” One of the Pixentu designers said, “But the response we’ve received from the community has been amazing. We know we’ll do right by everyone who has done the honor of backing us.” Rather than creating one jacket and hoping it fits everyone, Pixentu offers 3 choices depending on where the photographer intends to go: a Street Photography Jacket, an Outdoor Jacket and a Travel Blazer.

The Phottix Juno is a powerful yet easy-to-use manual hot shoe flash featuring a built-in Phottix Ares II Transceiver. Other highlights include a zooming flash head with a focal length coverage of 20-200mm, a guide number of 58, a Canon compatible HV Battery Port, and full-to-1/128th power adjustments in 1/3 steps. A command dial makes power changes fast and easy. The new Phottix Juno will come in four configurations, the flash itself, two Phottix Juno and Ares II Trigger combos, and the Phottix Juno "Ready to Go" Kit, which includes the Phottix Juno flash, a Phottix Ares II Flash Trigger Transmitter, a Phottix P190 MK II Light Stand, a Phottix Double-Small Folding Shoot-Through Umbrella, a Phottix Varos Pro S Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder and a Phottix Gear Bag. The Phottix Juno flash sells for $130.00, the Juno+Ares II combos start at $149.99, and the Phottix Juno "ready to Go" Kit is available for $239.99.

Lee Filters have announced a new range of Reverse ND grads. "Landscape photographers have always been drawn to the quality of light at the beginning and end of the day, but shooting during those precious seconds when the sun itself hovers above the horizon can be a tricky affair," the company said in a statement. "Controlling the exposure so that the sun is correctly exposed and balanced with the rest of the image has, in the past, meant using a very strong traditional neutral-density graduated filter, with the result being that the sky at the top of the frame appears darker than is entirely natural." Reverse ND filters solve this problem by being most dense in the centre area, rather than at the top. This allows the photographer to precisely control exposure as the sun sits on the horizon, ensuring it is balanced with the remainder of the frame. The new Lee Reverse ND grads offer an extremely smooth and gradual transition between the dyed and clear areas of the frame. Available for the Seven5, 100mm and SW150 systems, in strengths of 0.6, 0.9 and 1.2 ND (which equates to two, three and four stops respectively, and relates to the density in the centre area), Lee's Reverse ND filters are available from £81.80+VAT.