The new GearGuard Lens Lock from Gary Fong is a security device that affixes directly to the lens, in place of the rear lens cap, “to safeguard expensive hardware against the constant snatch-and-grab threat photographers face”. Available for Canon and Nikon lenses, the irremovable device renders the lens useless to thieves, the company says. Made of industrial strength plastic, the Lens Lock can be paired with the optional GearGuard Security Cable (also pictured) and Combination Lock and attached to a secure anchor point for safe storage or attached to other gear inside a camera bag for loss prevention. Available now, the GearGuard LensLock from Gary Fong is priced at $29.95.

The next generation of Benro tripods, monopods and heads has just been announced at Photo Plus Expo 2010. Benro’s complete product line has been updated with a fresh look, an enhanced smooth double protective finish, and in many models an improved leg locking system. Benro has also unveiled a range of new carbon fibre and aluminium monopods featuring unique swivel pod feet, launched its totally new, flat-folding Travel Flat tripods, and added transfunctional capabilities to its existing Travel Angel line. This allows users to quickly transform a Travel Angel tripod into a monopod.

Tenba has expanded its urban-inspired Messenger collection to include a new Mini Photo/Laptop Bag and Small Camera Bag. Constructed of military-grade 1000 denier nylon, each model offers a variety of pockets and other storage spaces to keep digital camera equipment and accessories organised and protected. The new Messenger Mini Photo/Laptop Bag and Small Camera Bag are available now at suggested retail prices of $84.95 and $114.95, respectively.

PocketWizard is demonstrating its MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver for the Nikon DSLR camera system at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Following months of intense development, PocketWizard is in the final testing stages of the ControlTL system for Nikon products. Sales are expected to start in fourth Quarter 2010.

The Westcott Green Screen Digital Lighting Kit 405 from Photo Basics is a lighting kit designed for photographers and videographers looking to achieve special effects. The kit comprises two lights complete with softboxes and stands, 10 animated and 10 photo backgrounds and educational DVDs, and is available from Johnsons Photopia in the United Kingdom for £288.

Manfrotto Distribution and Datacolor have announced a free webinar on new products from Datacolor’s Spyder line. Taking place on Tuesday, 2th November from 2pm to 3pm EDT, the webinar will focus on the new SpyderLensCal (pictured) and the SpyderCheckr. To register for the webinar, visit the website below.

Eye-Fi today launched Eye-Fi View, giving people a new way to access their photos and videos from virtually any computer or mobile device.  By simply logging into their Eye-Fi account from any device, users can view photos or publish them on the web. Along with Eye-Fi View, Eye-Fi also introduced a new email-sharing feature, allowing direct, private sharing of full-resolution images without clogging inboxes or requiring viewers to login. “There are many sites on which pictures and videos can be shared. But even in this age of social media, email remains the most popular method of sharing among consumers,” added Holove. “With our unique approach to email sharing, Eye-Fi is extending its ease of use capabilities to customers who want to email their photos.”

The new Fantasea FL-22 is an underwater housing for the Nikon Coolpix L22 digital compact camera. Depth rated to 60 metres / 200 feet, the Fantasea FL-22 housing provides photographers with access to all camera controls and functions. The housing consists of double O-ring seals on all controls, anti-glare hood over LCD screen, removable flash diffuser and a 46mm threaded lens port, designed to be compatible with a wide range of lens accessories. The FL-22 underwater housing costs $240.95 and is also available in a bundle with the Nikon L22 camera for $325.95.

The Pro Line Apollo 300 and Apollo 180 Creative Kits, which were announced last month, are now available in the UK. The Pro Line Apollo 180 Kit is perfect for those who are new to photography, while the Apollo 300 kit is for those with a larger studio area, or who simply want more power. The Apollo 180 and 300 Creative Kits are available for £299.99 and SRP £499.99 respectively.

Western Digital has introduced a new Full HD media player called WD TV Live Hub. The device features a 1TB built-in network hard drive and two USB ports, and allows users to stream videos from home network drives with a DLNA/UPnP server such as the recently announced WD My Book Live. The new WD TV Live Hub media centre also offers unique Facebook integration, which lets users upload photos and videos, share their status, view their wall and get the latest newsfeed from their network of friends. MSRP for the WD TV Live Hub media center is $199.99

Colour Confidence today announced the addition of the Cobra line to its booq range of bags. Each Cobra bag is crafted from black, water repellent ballistic nylon and is trimmed with genuine Nappa leather inside and out. All buckles and loopholes are reinforced with durable gunmetal hardware. King Cobra cases are highly functional solutions for the frequent traveler who needs the freedom to carry a laptop, iPad and documents, while the Cobra Courier XS is a sleek iPad bag boasting a blend of functionality and luxurious design. The entire booq bag, backpack and iPad skin range is available now direct from the Colour Confidence website.

OmegaBrandess has announced the exclusive distribution in the United States of the b-grip line of camera belt grips. The b-grip is an SLR support whose base attaches to the photographer’s waist belt (or to the belt provided), while the quick-release plate attaches to the camera tripod socket. As a result, the b-grip’s broad base spreads the weight of the camera making it comfortable to wear. The b-grip can soon be found at photo specialty stores across the US. For a list of dealers, visit the website below.

JP Distribution, the exclusive UK distributor for Westcott has announced the 28“ Apollo Kit. Aimed at strobists who use hotshoe-mounted flash units, the Westcott 28” Apollo Kit is simple to use, and quick to put up and take down. The unique design allows for the flash to either be bounced towards the back of the Apollo for a soft, indirect light source, or directly through the front diffusion panel for more spectacular highlights. The Kit includes the 28“ Apollo, Shoe-mount Umbrella Bracket and Stand, and retails for £135.

Announced at the end of last month, the new TriGrip Difflector from Lastolite is now available in the United Kingdom. Marketed as the world’s first dual-purpose reflector panel, the Lastolite TriGrip Difflector can be used as a diffuser and a soft silver bounce reflector. The TriGrip Difflector also features the unique TriGrip moulded handle for accurate positioning of the reflector with just one hand. Available in three sizes, the TriGrip Difflector costs £48.00-78.64 including VAT.

Kata has launched a winter cashback offer. Starting tomorrow, the offer is available on all Kata bags and accessories including the very latest Kata Owl, Beetle and Bumblebee backpacks and the Grip range of holsters. Running until 31 January 2011, the promotion allows UK photographers to save up to £35 on individual products.

Apple has unveiled an all-new MacBook Air. Measuring 0.11-inches at its thinnest point and 0.68-inches at its thickest, and weighing in at 2.3 pounds for the 11-inch model and 2.9 pounds for the 13-inch version, the new MacBook Air is Apple’s lightest notebook to date. Featuring solid state storage and offering up to seven hours of battery life, the new Apple MacBook Air sports a full-sized keyboard for typing comfort. Other highlights include a built-in FaceTime camera with a microphone and stereo speakers, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity as well as a Mini DisplayPort and two USB ports (plus an SD card reader in the 13” model). The 1.4 GHz 11-inch MacBook Air with 2GB of memory and 64GB of flash storage starts at an SRP of £849 with a 128GB model for £999. The 1.86 GHz 13-inch MacBook Air with 2GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage starts at £1,099 with a 256GB model for £1,349 including VAT.

The new Westcott 43” collapsible umbrellas are now available in a kit comprising the umbrella itself, a shoe mount bracket and a stand. Distributed in the UK by JP Distribution, the Westcott 43“ Collapsible Umbrella Flash Kit retails for £65 inc, saving 20% on component pricing.

Spider Holster has announced its new Spider Holster Black Widow Camera Holster, which offers entry-level DSLR camera users comfort and security combined with quick-draw access. The Black Widow allows great freedom of movement and positions the camera where it’s always poised for action with a degree of comfort unattainable with traditional straps and bags. Attendees of the PhotoPlus Expo, (Oct. 28-30; New York, NY) can stop by the Spider Holster booth (# 965) throughout the show to try the new Spider Holster Black Widow for themselves. The product will be available for an MSRP of $55.

iWorkCase is an on-location workstation for photographers and digital operators working on an Apple Macbook Pro. With changeable inlays you can use the iWorkCase with different Macbook Pro versions. In addition, the iWorkCase supports the Arca Swiss type quick release system for quick and easy tripod mounting. “A couple of years ago I was working as an digital operator,” says inventor Immanuel Meier. “We never had an easy-to-set-up working place for outdoor people, lifestyle and fashion shoots. I started to develop my own case for this purpose.” A result of this development, the iWorkCase is now available for €499.

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AgfaPhoto has introduced six new digital photo frames ranging from 7 to 10 inches in size. The AgfaPhoto AF5108PS, AF5088PS and AF5078PS are for photos only, whereas the AgfaPhoto AF5108MS, AF5088MS and AF5078MS are multimedia frames that can also play back videos and music. All of these frames feature a 4:3 aspect ratio and SVGA resolution (i.e. 800x600 pixels). All photo frames also have LED backlight LCD screens and use “Crystal Image HD” technology, which applies automatic adjustments to brightness, contrast, hue, colour balance and so on. The recommended retail prices range from €49.99 to €139.99, depending on model.