The new Super High Grade Digital Filters fro Marumi are specifically designed for digital photography. Each filter uses the Digital Super Coating, an ultra-low reflection coating to minimize internal reflection off the camera’s built-in CCD and CMOS Sensors. The Super High Grade Digital Filters are available as either Lens Protection - which are colourless, so there is no degradation of image - and also Polarising. They are available in the following sizes: 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm and 82mm. Kenro is the official UK distributors for the range of Marumi photographic accessories.

Fujifilm have unveiled 3 fashionable, fitted cases for the Z-series compact digital camera range. “We’ve found that today’s stylish camera owners in tune with our Z-Series lineup want their cameras to be as fashionably dressed as they are,” said Melanie McNichol, product manager, Electronic Imaging Division, Fujifilm U.S.A., Inc. “With these new cases, Fujifilm customers will be able to accessorize and protect their camera according to their own personal style.” The Z camera cases will retail for $14.99 each and be available in August 2008.

The Nikon SB-900 is the brand new top-of-the-range Speedlight flash gun. Replacing the SB-800 model, the SB900 incorporates a moving diffuser and light source that can zoom from 17mm to 200mm in just 1.2 seconds while maintaining an even light distribution. The SB 900 automatically detects the fitting of fluorescent or incandescent colour filters, instructing the camera to switch to the appropriate white balance setting. The versatile SB-900 provides a choice of three illumination patterns (centre-weighted/standard/even) that can be selected to suit a particular subject. Firmware update via the Nikon D3 and D700 cameras is possible, the world’s first available flash unit firmware update function via a digital SLR camera. The Nikon SB-900 costs £379.99 / €479.99 / $499.95 and will be available from August 2008.

Lee Filters have launched the RF75 Filter Holder System for rangefinder and high end compact cameras. The RF75 Filter System has been designed to offer a high quality precision filter holder that is compact, lightweight and will fit to lenses with a diameter of 67mm or less. The RF75 will fit to adaptor rings from 39 to 67mm, will take 2 filters as standard and can be adjusted to 1 filter to enable use on the widest angle lenses. The LEE RF75 System is equally at home on film and digital cameras and is available as individual components or as sets including both filters and hardware. The RF75 holder costs £79.98 and is available now.

The new Single Person Chair Hide is an easy to erect photography hide with built-in armchair. Folding into a backpack style carry bag, and erected in less than a minute, the Single Person Chair Hide offers enough space inside for a pro-spec tripod and camera bag. Dismantling and packing takes less than two minutes and the hide is shower-proof, shadow-proof and comes supplied with pegs to fix the skirt when in a breeze. Size when open is just 1.2m by 0.8m and has a height of 1.35m, while the fabric is a heavy-duty polyester coated neoprene. Priced at just £64.95, the Single Person Chair Hide is available now from www.thewildlifestudio.com

The new Delux Beanbag hugs car windows, chair backs, railings, tree branches and lots other objects. The cupped top of the Delux Beanbag gives support but still allows a certain amount of panning movement if required. A set of legs allow cushioning even on hard edges such as glass windows, and a pocket keeps flash cards, lens caps and sunglasses safe from loss. A strong caribiner clips the Delux Beanbag to your belt or camera strap for easy transportation. The Delux Beanbag is priced at £12.95, available now from www.thewildlifestudio.com

PopPhoto have rounded-up the latest AA batteries and tested them from a green angle, emphasizing rechargeable batteries and recycling.

“With plenty of time to plan ahead, we shopped around for the best prices, dropping two Franklins at Wal-Mart. $200 bought seven sets of rechargeable and seven sets of single-use batteries—84 batteries in total. With individual single-use batteries ranging in price from 50-cents to upwards of four dollars (purchased in packs of four or eight), our objective was simple: Calculate cost per shot for each battery.”

Website: PopPhoto - AA Battery Test

The FSD-1100 from Fantasea Line is a new underwater housing fro the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS / IXUS 80 IS camera. Depth rated to 60 meters/200 feet, the FSD-1100 housing provides access to all camera functions. The Fantasea FSD-1100 housing has a double O-ring seal on all controls, anti-glare hood over LCD screen, removable flash diffuser and a 46mm threaded lens port. As with all other Fantasea Camera Housings, in the event of accidental water leakage, the camera inside is insured.

Memorex SimpleSave DVDs offer an easy and hassle-free way to back up your photos and videos. The Memorex discs are record-once DVDs with embedded software that automatically finds, organizes and backs up photo and video files on PCs and connected drives. More than six in every 10 U.S. individuals now own a digital camera and take an estimated 28 photos per month, but only 4% regularly back up data on their PCs. Memorex SimpleSave Photo & Video Back-Up DVDs are available in packs of five discs with slim storage cases for $14.99 per pack.

Hahnemuhle has redesigned its Certificate of Authenticity, which photographers can use to guarantee the authenticity of their limited edition artworks. Each certificate is made of premium deckled edge mould-made paper with a Hahnemuhle watermark and fluorescent security fibers and a serialized number hologram. The combination of the certificate and hologram assures that each Certificate of Authenticity relates to one particular piece of art. Each box contains 25 certificates in A4 size and 50 holograms.

Camera Dojo have reviewed the Airport International, a rolling carry-on backpack from Think Tank Photo.

“I have mentioned this before with reviews of the other Think Tank Photo products I use but it needs to be mentioned again, you will simply not believe the quality of the construction of these products. You look at RC-Fuse zipper which actually melts (fuses) the thread with the plastic coil to create an exceptionally durable zipper, or the thought that goes into adding just the right amount of structural support to keep the entire system stable without adding extra weight, or even just the overall construction and you know you do not have an El Cheapo bag you sniped off eBay for $20.”

Website: Camera Dojo - Think Tank Photo Airport International Review

The Sony HVL-F58AM is a new flashgun with an innovative Quick Shift Bounce system that offers more creative ways to achieve lighting, flash and bounce angles. The flash head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down vertical adjustment. With this system, the camera and flash unit can keep the same orientation regardless of portrait or landscape shooting. The HVL-F58AM features a maximum guide number of 58 at 105mm and ISO 100, and recycles in as little as five seconds. The HVL-F58AM flash unit will ship in September for about $500.

Fujifilm have launched a new 310x speed CompactFlash card, currently the fastest in the World. Using a specially designed controller and the latest SLC flash memory chips, the Fujifilm 310x card achieves sustained write speeds of 46.5MB/sec. The Fujifilm 310x CompactFlash card will be available in the UK from the end of July 2008, priced at £49.99 (4GB), £119.99 (8GB) and £209.99 (16GB).

The TrekPod, a lightweight, height-adjustable walking/hiking staff with a fully integrated tripod, is now available in the UK. JP Distribution have been chosen as the exclusive UK distributor for parent company Trek-Tech. Prices range from £5.99 for accessories up to £114.95 for the TrekPod Go with the MagMount AR/I quick-release, mount-demount system.

The CamGrip is a rubberised grip that provides an easy way to add additional stability and control when handholding your camera. The CamGrip is also available with a CamCase which has inside pockets to hold memory cards, lens cloth and extra batteries etc. JP Distribution have been chosen as the exclusive UK distributor for CamGrip, which retails at £6.99, and with the CamCase, £13.99.

Delkin are now shipping the first archival Blu-ray (BD-R) disc guaranteed to preserve data safely for over 200 years. They also feature a market-leading 4x write speed, enabling users to burn 25GB of data in only 23 minutes, and ScratchArmor scratch-proof coating protect the discs over fifty times better then typical coatings found on other optical discs. “Now that the battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray media has come to an end, we are excited to offer an archival Blu-ray (BD-R) product that exceeds our customers’ expectations and fits in with our current line of Archival Gold media.” commented Delkin CEO Martin Wood.

The new Sandberg Multi Card Reader supports the majority of memory card formats currently available today. The product comes with a 5 year guarantee, is distributed in the UK by Interactive Ideas and available from www.amazon.co.uk . The Sandberg Multi Card Reader is available from June 20th at £19.99.

The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is a high-powered compact flashgun with a guide number of 43. Replacing the Canon Speedlite 430EX, the Speedlite 430EX II features an inbuilt wide panel to allow coverage suitable for wide angle lenses to 14mm. Used in Manual mode, the Speedlite 430EX II offers settings in 1/3 stop increments for increased precision of operation. The Canon430EX II is available from the end of July 2008 priced at £209.99 / €279.99.

The Gorillapod Go-Go from Joby is the newest addition to its award-winning product line of Gorillapod tripods. Handheld devices, from cell phones, to MP3/MP4 players, to PDAs, to digital cameras, can be attached anywhere using the Gorillapod Go-Go. This minature tripod is made up of ball-and-socket joints and covered with rubberized rings to provide extreme gripping capability. The Joby Gorillapod costs £26.99 including VAT.

Tanscend has launched a transparent version of its 7 inch T.photo 710C digital photo frame. The transparent frame offers a simple and pure look, making it perfect for setting on an office desk or mounting on a living room wall. Also available in a black and gold color scheme, the T.photo frame includes a convenient picture-clock and calendar, alarm, and built-in MP3 player with speakers. All Transcend digital photo frames come with a two-year warranty.