Booq has unveiled the latest addition to their Boa collection, Boa flow graphite. The bag's weatherproof ballistic nylon exterior is equipped with water-repellent coating to endure even the most hazardous weather conditions. To keep you fully covered, a rain cover with reflective elements makes you visible in low light conditions. A malleable interior compartment allows you to enhance or collapse the main and bottom compartment, making room for a DSLR, large headphones and other necessities. A back laptop compartment has been densely padded to fit up to a 17” MacBook or PC, meanwhile a plethora of exterior pockets keep all other fundamentals safely tucked away and easily accessible. Boa flow is available now for $225.

Manfrotto has launched a new Pro Light Collection; the lightest bag collection available in the Manfrotto range. The new bags feature Manfrotto’s CPS (Camera Protection System) which has been specifically engineered to provide maximum protection at the core of the bag by using 3D shock absorbing foam to give the highest level of safety and resistance. The collection also features Advanced Harness System and gecko EVA foam harness straps which allow the Pro Light bags to be extremely comfortable to wear. Furthermore, the anatomic shape is designed to perfectly fit the body of the camera, while the removable waist strap ensures stability. The Manfrotto Pro Light range includes a total of 33 items.

The NEC MultiSync EA244UHD is a 24-inch Ultra HD monitor featuring a wide-colour-gamut panel with 14-bit gamma processing. Offering the latest DisplayPort connectivity, as well as a range of DVI and HDMI inputs, this monitor has a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. Those using a multiscreen configuration will also benefit from the ControlSync harmonisation feature that matches brightness, white point temperature, energy saving and other settings, as well as the ability to turn up to six synchronised displays on and off with one button. The new NEC MultiSync EA244UHD display will become available in June

Tiffen have just introduced their new Steadicam Smoothee bonus pack. Based on the same technology as the big $60,000 rigs used in Hollywood, Smoothee allows the capturing of video and still images without the shakes normally associated with hand-held video shot on the go, right out of the box. When purchasing a Steadicam Smoothee, users can now enjoy two mounts for the price of one. The new bonus pack features a mount for iPhone 5/5S and a mount for GoPro HERO cameras - a $24.95 bonus value. Steadicam Smoothee, with its bonus pack retails for $149.

Eyefi is offering Best Buy customers an exclusive bundle of the Eyefi Mobi 16GB with a 1 year membership to Eyefi Cloud service. “Having a leading retailer like Best Buy put the Eyefi Cloud service ‘on its shelves’ is a thrilling opportunity,” says Matt DiMaria, chief executive officer of Eyefi. “This exclusive Eyefi bundle combines hardware, software and services and delivers real value for customers who want to connect their cameras to the cloud." The exclusive bundle, available online and at Best Buy stores, is priced at $99.99 and includes an Eyefi Mobi 16GB WiFi SD card, mobile apps, and a 1 year membership to Eyefi Cloud – a private, photo-centric cloud that makes newly captured photos instantly available on a smartphone, tablet, PC or smart TV - with unlimited photos.  For more information, visit the website below.

The LockPort 800 DUAL is a new accessory developed to help avoid damaging your Nikon D800/800E  micro HDMI and micro USB 3.0 camera ports. Designed to fit easily every head, baseplate, sliding plate, support out there using the original camera screws, the. LockPort 800 DUAL safely secures to the camera the HDMI/USB 3.0  90° REAR adapters, protecting forever the “expensive to repair” ports on your camera. The LockPort 800 DUAL is available for €119/$149.

Canon UK has launched its summer cashback promotion giving you the chance to.get up to £100/€120 cashback on a range of selected Canon products across DSLRs, compact cameras, lenses, video cameras and printers. The offer runs from 15 May 2014 to 13 August 2014 for eligible products purchased from UK or Republic of Ireland retailers. Canon is also taking its cashback offer on the road this summer, visiting locations across the UK. To learn more, visit Canon UK’s Facebook page.

The Nikon AF-S TC-14E III is  a new 1.4x teleconverter for F-mount lenses. The construction of the teleconverter has been significantly upgraded for both durability and optical brilliance. Comprising 7 elements arranged in 4 groups, the outer elements feature a fluorine coating for enhanced resistance to dirt and water droplets. For added durability, the lens barrel has been designed for increased moisture and dust resistance. The AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III will be available in August for an SRP of £449.99 / $499.95.

OmageBrandess has launched the Original On-Hot Shoe LCD Cleaner in the United States. Designed specifically for cleaning any electronic glass such as LCD screens on digital cameras, OnSlot is an innovative cleaning system which attaches to the hot-shoe of your camera. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the OnSlot is $9.99 with a special Rosewood edition available for $19.99.

Kenro, the official distributor of Nissin flash guns in the UK, has announced that TIPA has awarded the Nissin i40 flash gun top honours in the 'Best Portable Lighting System' category at the 2014 Awards. The newly launched Nissin i40 flash gun is available in models dedicated (TTL) to Canon, Nikon, Sony, Four thirds and Fujifilm models, and can cover a lens angle of view from 24-105mm, with additional coverage to 16mm with the supplied diffuser. The Guide Number is 40 at the 105mm setting (meters/ISO 100) and 27 at 35mm. An innovative LED illuminator sits where smaller fill flash modules were in the past, and the light can be used for both still and video recording with 9 steps of output. The i40 offers rear, front curtain and high-speed sync, wireless slave and can be swiveled up to 180 degrees right and left and 90 degrees vertical. Says Paul Kench, managing director of Kenro: "I'm delighted TIPA has endorsed our own thoughts on the Nissin i40. We've always had high hopes for this flash gun; it seemed to tick all the right boxes from the start. Our dealers have experienced great interest in it and it's selling extremely well."

Profoto today released the first B1 off-camera flash kit. Containing 2 B1 off-camera flashes, two batteries, a Fast Charger that recharges the battery in one hour, and a Car Charger that plugs into any standard car cigarette connector and recharges the battery in two hours; the Profoto B1 Location Kit sells at £2,550 (+VAT). This represents a ~

Manfrotto has announced two innovative tools designed for 'strobists.' The Manfrotto Nanopole is a new lightweight stand that can be easily carried everywhere. The closed size is only 49cm (13.3in), and the stand guarantees a payload of 1,5Kg and outstanding stability. Its main characteristic is being a two-in-one product: pressing the button with Manfrotto’s logo, the central column can be pulled out and easily turns into a hand held boom. The Snap Tilt Head  is an innovative and versatile tilthead with pioneering features that make it unique in the market. The hot shoe attachment is compatible with all branded flashguns and the provided hole for umbrella, makes it the perfect choice for a great variety of situations.

The Profoto B1 off-camera flash has won a TIPA award. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) is an international, non-profit association supporting the interests of the photography and imaging magazine publishing industry. This year the association has named the Profoto B1 off-camera flash the Best Professional Lighting System. The jury said: "Battery-powered and cordless, the Profoto B1 has become an instant hit with pros that understand the benefits of the freedom and facility off-camera flash shooting affords. The system’s Air Remote TTL controller attaches to the camera’s hot shoe and becomes a command center for light output and balance, even for manual settings. Each monobloc styled flash can be assigned a channel and controlled from up to 1000 feet away, with results quickly previewed, checked and modified by the photographer without leaving camera position. The 500 w/s units have a 9-stop range, very fast recycling time and LED modeling light, and are powered by a lithium-ion battery with 220 full-power flash capacity."

Three design students at Royal College of Art, London, have teamed up for a fun project about creating photography filters out of... sugar. "The Lomo Filter Kreator Kit is reintroducing the art of using photographic filters and gives the user full creative control," says project manager Morten Grønning Nielsen. "Having three silicon trays, one for flat filters, one for gradients and one for vignettes, the user can create filters in unlimited colours and compositions. The process is outrageously simple, using a special sugar called Isomalt, and sugarcolours, the filters can be created in a household microwave or oven. If they scratch they can be remolded into a new filter or even consumed. Making one filter takes about 2 minutes to create and 10 minutes to cool down. Using our kit, you could make around 50 filters for $10 worth of isomalt." To learn more, visit the project's home page on Behance.

Ilford Photo has decided to re-introduce its Ilfobrom Galerie FB Matt Double Weight Baryta Fibre Base photographic paper. This product has been brought back into the range due to customer demand from users of this flagship range of Graded Silver Gelatin Baryta papers who have long requested a matt alternative. Available in Grade 2 only, the Ilfobrom Galerie FB Matt paper comes in sizes ranging from 17.8cm x 24cm all the way to 50.8cm x 61.0cm. Shipping starts in June 2014.

The Foldio is a compact pop-up studio designed for taking high-quality product shots. This highly portable take-anywhere accessory "pulls together in a snap, stays in place with sturdy magnets and when your work is done, folds flat as a pancake," Photojojo says. The built-in LED strip sheds even light on your subject, and comes with a 9V battery. The Foldio measures 10.2"x10.2"x10.2" when opened, and retails at $49.

The Flash Centre has announced a number of special offers on the Elinchrom Quadra Hybrid RX flash system. One-head Elinchrom Quadra Hybrid RX flash kits now include a free battery and charger, a free 18cm high-performance reflector and a free Skyport ECO transmitter. Two-head kits also come with a free Lead Battery and charger and a free 18cm high-performance reflector. Prices start at £999.

ADATA has launched its XPG and Premier Pro series SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) memory cards. Both series are designed to support the latest UHS-I U3 specifications, enabling the cards to deliver read/write speeds of up to 95/85 MB/s (XPG) and 95/60 MB/s (Premier Pro),ű. The XPG series provides 64GB of storage capacity (£89.99) and the Premier Pro series is available in both 64GB (£49.99) and 128GB (£79.99).

Nikon Japan has issued a product advisory to owners of the Nikon DF-N1000 electronic viewfinder. According to the company, the EVF may get stuck on the Nikon 1 V3 compact system camera, making removal difficult or impossible. The issue affects DF-N1000 units with serial numbers lower than 11003000. Nikon Japan has vowed to repair the defective EVFs free of charge.

Tiffen is introducing three new tripods from its Davis & Sanford brand – Pro Elite 6100-33, Monoped 64 and Steady Stick 3QR. Ideal for ENG cameras with low- or high-profile configuration, the ProElite 6100-33 100mm ENG tripod comes with a head and features a selectable 7-position counterbalance system including zero position for payloads between 13-33lbs. The Steady Stick 3QR (pictured) is a portable camera support designed for use in places where a full-sized tripod or monopod cannot be used. Key highlights include a multi-position handle, padded swivel belt holster and heavy-duty 2" belt, a variable quick-release system that easily attaches to a Davis & Sanford FM18 head, and a maximum load capacity of 20lbs. Last but not least the Monoped 64 is a lightweight and compact 64” monopod with a 12-pound capacity, sturdy folding aluminium leg base, built-in pivoting ball, and a foam handle with strap for easy handling.