WD today expanded its suite of network attached storage solutions with four new products. The My Cloud Expert Series includes My Cloud EX2100 (two-bay) and My Cloud EX4100 (four-bay) high-performance NAS systems offering fast read/write speeds for simultaneous, high-performance HD media streaming with up to 24 TB of storage capacity. The new My Cloud Business Series includes My Cloud DL2100 (two-bay) and My Cloud DL4100 (four-bay) NAS systems built to provide the reliability, security and scalability small business customers need. Powered by Intel Atom dual-core processors with up to 24 TB of storage capacity, the My Cloud Business Series runs on the Linux-based WD My Cloud operating system. For photographers, videographers, graphic designers and other creative professionals adapting to ever increasing file sizes, from raw images and 4K video footage, the new My Cloud Expert Series products include the latest and fastest dual-core Marvell ARMADA 385 and 388 processors and WD Red drives that can be configured using multiple RAID options. The My Cloud Expert Series and My Cloud Business Series products will be available through selected WD channel partners in March. Click through / scroll down for detailed pricing information.

G-Technology are displaying their latest products at BVE Expo 2015. These include the new G-RAID with Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0 and the also new G-RAID with USB 3.0 only (pictured). Featuring an internal RAID controller, solid all-aluminum enclosure, and quiet cooling fan technology, both solutions come with two removable, 7,200RPM enterprise-class hard drives for improved reliability. With transfer rates up to 440MB/s, the G-RAID with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 easily supports multi-stream HD, 2K and compressed 4K video workflows, the company says. Additionally, G-Technology are showcasing the new G-DRIVE ev ATC with Thunderbolt, G-DRIVE ev ATC with USB 3.0 and G-DRIVE ev RaW drives that boast features like watertight drive compartments and drop-resistance. BVE is currently ongoing at Excel London, and G-Technology's booth is located in Hall N18, stand M12.

Spider Camera Holster have launched their new Spider Monkey Rain Cover. Lightweight and compact, the unique Spider Monkey Rain Cover attaches to the Spider Monkey Accessory Clip, which clips to the user’s own belt as well as all of Spider Holster’s belts and Lens Pouches. With a push of a finger, the rain cover detaches from the belt and offers users immediate gear protection from the elements. The Spider Monkey rain cover slips easily over any professional camera with plenty of room for lenses up to 70-200/2.8. It also features an elastic band so users can fully enclose their camera, allowing for maximum protection from rain, snow or sleet. The Spider Monkey Rain Cover carries an MSRP of $25.

PNY offers users a range of memory card readers including a wireless media reader (£49.99, pictured). This portable wireless storage device is compatible with Apple and Android devices, and allows users to easily share, stream and save their media content while on the move. Ssimply plug in your storage device (USB flash drive, SD card or microSD memory card) to access all your files on your mobile device via a secure Wi-Fi connection. The company also offers users a High Performance 3.0 Flash Card Reader (£14.99), a multi-slot digital hub that combines access to content from multiple USB flash drives, USB 2.0 devices and flash cards on one convenient device (£9.99), a portable All in One USB 2.0 Card reader with a retractable cable (£9.99) and a standard USB 2.0 Card Reader (£6.99) that supports several popular formats and features an LED indicator for safe card removal.

MMD, the brand license partner for Philips Monitors, today added a new AH-IPS LED monitor to its line-up of Philips UltraWide displays. The 34" Philips BDM3470UP monitor offers a resolution of 3440x1440, an ultra-wide aspect ratio of 21:9, SmartUniformity, HDMI and MHL support as well as USB3, DisplayPort, DVI and VGA connectivity. The new Philips 34-inch BDM3470UP display is available now for a price of £749.

X-Rite has teamed up with Macphun Software to offer a free copy of Macphun Intensify Pro, worth £45/€55, with special bundles of ColorMunki Display. “Using ColorMunki Display to create an accurate on screen image, enables photographers to edit with confidence, save time and money on repeated editing and printing and ensures consistency of results across a photographic workflow,” commented Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director, X-Rite Photo Europe. “With the accuracy in place, the addition of Macphun Intensify Pro gives Mac users a set of powerful controls to enhance the detail, structure, clarity and texture in an image.” Available across Europe, the offer runs from now until 21 March 2015.

Kenro has announced the immediate availability of a number of new sizes for Marumi's Lens Protect and UV filters. The company's Exus range of Lens Protect Filters has been expanded with another three sizes: 39mm, 86mm and 95mm, giving a total of 16 thread sizes. The Marumi DHG Super Lens Protect Filters also have another two sizes to extend the range: 105mm and 127mm. Other new Marumi filters include 82mm, 86mm and 95mm in the Standard DHG UV Range and 82mm, 86mm and 95mm in the 'Super' DHG UV Range.

Joby has added a new Arca-Swiss compatible accessory to its Pro Series photographic tools. Designed to be portable, practical and versatile, the Joby UltraPlate 208 (£26), also available in a bundle with the Joby Hnad Grip (£43 kit price), is an extended quick-release plate that includes eight ¼-20" mounting holes. It works with the JOBY Ballhead X and other Arca-Swiss compatible tripods. Eight mounting holes can support a wide array of gear: a DLSR, action camera such as GoPro, JOBY GorillaPod Arm or Locking Arm, flash unit, microphone or even a smartphone when paired with a JOBY GripTight Mount. The UltraPlate 208 is crafted of high-quality, machined aluminium for long-lasting strength.

The new Traveller Premium 144 Ball tripod from Hama is an aluminium tripod that comes complete with a 3D ball-head. Boasting a maximum load capacity of 3000 grams, the light-weight Hama Traveller Premium 144 features an adjustable-height, retractable centre column and ships with a carry case. Folding down to 345mm, the tripod extends to a maximum height of 1,440mm. The Traveller Premium 144 is available for €129.00.

The NEC SpectraView Reference 322UHD monitor is now available in the UK. Announced last month, the NEC SpectraView Reference 322UHD monitor is a professional 31.5-inch Ultra HD display with 3840x2160 pixels. This new reference monitor has a 14-bit adjustable LUT, a 10-bit panel, wide colour gamut capability covering 99% of AdobeRGB, Digital Uniformity Control and a 3D LUT to emulate print colour spaces. The NEC SpectraView Reference 322UHD display is available for £3072 from the Colour Confidence webshop.
 

Case Logic will unveil a new line of camera bags at the Photography Show, called the Kontrast collection. Featuring 7 different camera bag designs that offer a range of backpacks, shoulder bags, slings and holsters suitable for interchangeable-lens cameras and action cams; the Kontrast collection boasts customisable storage solutions enabling adaptability to meet changing situations. The intelligently placed zippers, dividers and pockets provide easy, speedy access when it is needed. Each bag boasts tough, water-resistant EVA molded DuraBase that provide a new level of stability and durability. Prices range from £29.99-£129.99.

Joby's new Action Series Adaptor kit contains all you need to securely affix your action cam to just about anything. The kit includes a ¼”-20 quick release buckle that works with the GoPro clip sticky pads, a ¼”-20 Female to Female Adapter, a ¼”-20 Male to Male Adapter and a tripod mount that attaches any GoPro camera to a ¼"-20 mount on a tripod and features a built-in quick release for the GorillaPod Action, Hybrid, and SLR-Zoom tripods. The kit is priced at £17.

The new Joby Action Series Hub Adaptor enables film makers and photographers to create a bespoke, flexible set up of hardware and accessories for any shooting scenario. Engineered from high quality solid aluminium, the Joby Hub Adaptor is designed for use with any action video camera, as well as DSLR accessories and rigs such as flash units and microphones – enabling users to mix and match equipment to create their own unique mounting solution.Part of the extensive Joby Action series, the Hub Adaptor is compatible with other Joby tripods too, plus, can be mounted on any standard ¼” thread, for example the Joby Action Clamps or Action Tripods. The Joby Action Series Hub Adaptor is priced at £13.

The new Thule Legend Collection consists of two cases, a backpack and a sling pack. The Thule Legend GoPro Case is a durable GoPro case with smart organisation for essential accessories. It’s crushproof and has a padded compartment that holds one GoPro camera, a LCD backpack, a remote control, extra batteries and SD cards. The Thule Legend GoPro Advanced Case is the bigger version of the Legend GoPro Case, holding two GoPros. The Thule Legend GoPro Sling is a sleek and lightweight sling pack that allows you to stay in action with up to two GoPro cameras and accessories within reach. The Thule Legend GoPro Backpack is a crushproof, lightweight feature-rich GoPro backpack with integrated camera mounts to capture adventures from multiple angles. It packs up to three GoPro cameras, chargers, housing options, mounts, straps and grips. To protect the camera gear from dust, dirt, sand, and salt-water, all of these bags and cases have a removable, rinsable foam organiser unit. Additionally a compression-moulded EVA shell provides both shock protection, and a stable mounting point for a rear-facing GoPro. The Thule Legend GoPro Case and the Advanced Case are available this month, whereas the Thule Legend GoPro Backpack and Sling bag will be available in May.

Kenro has announced the UK launch of a number of new ND filters from Marumi. The company's Digital High Grade filter range has been expanded and now includes ND filters with a fixed density of 8, 16, 32 or 64 in filter thread sizes from 37mm up to 82mm. Plus,for those who want full flexibility and to save space, a new range of 'variable' ND filters have also been introduced. The Marumi Variable ND 2.5 - ND 500 filters (pictured) are available in two sizes: 58mm and 77mm. These are in addition to the Marumi DHG variable ND filter range ND2 - ND400, with sizes from 49mm to 82mm. SRPs start at £40.44 for the fixed density filters and £125.40 for the variable filters.

Kenro has announced a new entry-level two-head lighting kit for photographers wishing to set up a low-cost home studio. The Reflecta VisiLux StudioKit 130 comprises 2 x 130Ws flash heads, 2 x lighting stands, 2 x 92cm octagonal softboxes, 2 x sync cables and a carry bag. Recycle time is between half to 3 seconds and each light comes with a modelling lamp (maximum 50W). The trigger methods are: sync cable, sensor, test button and remote control. The suggested price is £227.94 including VAT.

Tamron is displaying samples of a tripod mount ring for its SP 150-600mm Di VC USD at CP+ 2015. Compared to the supplied tripod mount, the new long-type design provides an extended base surface. This extra space not only makes it possible to add a second screw hole for secure mounting, thereby enhancing stability and versatility, but also makes it easier for users to hold the base surface and carry it around. Price and availability are to be communicated.

Restrap have embarked on a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the commercialisation of their newest product range, the 'Shoot' camera strap. Promising "unbeatable strength and flexibility through the power of magnets," the Shoot’s magnetic connection system (“SNAPS”) is capable of bearing 100kg and allows any camera to be carried with unfailing security. The SNAPS are a pair: one side attaches to the camera, the other to the strap. The result is a seamless connection. Cameras are fastened, removed, swapped and fine tuned with unbeatable ease. The strap comes in two versions. The Shoot (£35) secures the camera around the photographer’s neck or in a sling style, whilst the Shoot Mini (£20) attaches around the wrist – either right or left – to keep the camera closer to hand. Interested readers are encouraged to pay a visit to the project's Kickstarter page for more information.

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The OnTheGo2 GoPro case is now available on Amazon. The precision-cut case is constructed in a way that it’s easy to throw into a suitcase or a rucksack without adding too much bulk or weight. The padded interior keeps the camera and all accessories protected from external wear and tear. “We’ve put a lot of effort into creating a GoPro case that fulfils everything a user could want – it’s hardwearing and sturdy, yet also very lightweight and compact,” a spokesperson says. “We’ve provided extra compartments and slots for accessories, and even a carry strap to make it easy to carry and travel with. Now with the launch on Amazon, we’re offering a limited time only discount price for users who want to get their hands on this innovative, robust and secure piece of kit for their GoPro.” The OnTheGo2 GoPro case is currently available for $19.97.