Digital Camera News and Reviews

Lowepro Photo Runner 100

Lowepro has announced a new carrying solution for your camera equipment. The bag can be used both as a shoulder bag and beltpack.

You can store a DSLR with attached standard zoom lens and an additional lens or accessory vertically. Horizontally you can store a DSLR with attached lens up to 80-200mm f/2.8.

The Lowepro Photo Runner 100 comes in black and mica colors.

Press release:
Lowepro unveils a carrying solution that combines the agility of a beltpack with the utility of a shoulder bag in a functional design that works equally well for the enthusiast or pro photographer.

(Sebastopol, CA, November 2, 2009) – Lowepro, a product design company that builds protective gear for photography equipment and portable electronics, announces the launch of the Photo Runner 100. Its lightweight, slim-profile design offers freedom of movement and a full set of practical features.

“We designed the Photo Runner 100 to work in multiple scenarios,” said Tim Grimmer, Lowepro product manager. “It’s an ideal everyday bag for the enthusiast, as well as a compact solution for the active photographer using it as an on-the-fly lens/accessory bag at an event or on a day trip,” he added.

The Photo Runner 100 features a fast-access, side-opening lid that opens wide, allowing the user to work right out of the roomy main compartment with ease. Adjustable, protective and padded dividers offer multiple ways to load gear into the Photo Runner 100—vertically with a DSLR with attached standard zoom lens and an additional lens or accessory—or, horizontally with a DSLR with attached lens up to 80-200mm f/2.8.

When worn as a beltpack, the Photo Runner 100 offers a lean, agile solution to maneuvering in a large crowd or at a fast-paced event. Compression straps on the waistbelt keep the weight of the camera gear on the hips and minimize movement.

To convert the beltpack to a shoulder bag, tuck away the waistbelt, attach the shoulder strap and adjust for a comfortable fit across the body or on the shoulder. A non-slip patch on the padded shoulder strap keeps it from slipping while in motion.

The design of the Photo Runner 100 responds to a busy shooter’s needs with convenient, well-constructed features that are right at hand: two memory card pockets are built into the inside lid; two gusseted front pockets (one with a “quiet” cord closure) provide quick-access to anything from cell phones, MP3 players and pens to filters, lens caps and larger accessories; compression straps at the bottom secure a compact tripod, monopod or light jacket to the bag; and SlipLock™ attachment loops expand the carrying capacity by adding compatible pouches and cases to the outside.

Additional features of the Photo Runner 100 include: oversized D-rings and snaphooks for easy connections; a quick-grab handle for an extra carrying option; vertical foam walls to provide an effective barrier against bumps, abrasion and moisture; and an OverLap Zipper™ to protect gear from dust, sand and moisture.

The Photo Runner 100 comes in Black and Mica.

All colors & sizes may not be available in all countries. Check with your local distributor for availability.

Design Highlights

* Lean, compact profile with a lightweight, minimalist design converts from a beltpack to a shoulder bag with ease.
* Fast-access, side-opening lid includes two built-in memory card pockets.
* OverLap Zipper™ protects gear from dust, sand and moisture.
* Two gusseted front pockets provide quick access to accessories and essentials
* Compression straps secure a light jacket, or a compact tripod or monopod to the bottom.

Dimensions

PHOTO RUNNER 100
INTERIOR:
10W x 4.5D x 7.7H in.
25.5 x 11.5 x 19.5 cm
EXTERIOR:
12.6 W x 6.3D x 8.8H in.
32 x 16.1 x 22.4 cm
FITS:
DSLR with attached standard zoom lens, plus one additional lens or flash—when loaded vertically; or DSLR with attached zoom lens (up to 80-200mm f/2.8)—when loaded horizontally; accessories and small personal items.

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About Lowepro
It started with inventive spirit in a small Colorado garage over 40 years ago. Since then, Lowepro’s camera bags have been traveling the world, earning the loyalty and admiration of the best photographers, and setting the industry standard for inventive, purpose-built products. Our collections include professional-grade designs for cameras, notebooks, imaging accessories and portable consumer electronics. It is our passion and privilege to provide accessible, comfortable and protective designs for our customers. Lowepro products are available around the globe, for every climate, for every condition. Wherever you go, chances are you’ll find us there. To learn more about our inventive spirit, please visit http://www.lowepro.com.

Hama Canberra camera bags

Hama has released new Canberra camera bags with a colourful inside. The camera bags come in nine different sizes and are all black on the outside and have a coloured inside. Two of the models are for DSLR camera, while three are for compact and video cameras, and four models can hold medium sized cameras and equipment.

The prices for the Hama camera bags start at about €20.

Press release:
Black on the outside, colourful on the inside

At a superficial glance, the new Canberra camera bags from Hama are black with subtle colour accents. Upon closer look, you notice the colourful interior, practical equipment, and a lot of well-conceived details that support the notion of “fashion meets design”.
The nine different-sized models in the Canberra series offer something for every taste: three versions for compact cameras and video cameras, two practical colt cases for SLR cameras, and four models that can hold medium-sized camera equipment with varying amounts of equipment.

Soft handles, sturdy carrying straps with metal clip and soft shoulder padding, side mesh pockets, a document compartment on the back, rubberized feet, integrated rain cover, padded interior with coloured lining – the list of Canberra equipment goes on. Hama has also provided organisational features. Small pictograms show you where to find the empty batteries, where the charged batteries are, which compartment holds the memory card, and where the rain cover is stored. Everything is arranged so that you can access your equipment quickly and easily when you take pictures.

Pentax K-7

Nissin has announced a new flashgun for both Canon and Nikon cameras. The flashgun is called Nissin Di866 Professional Speedlite has an USB-port making it possible to upgrade its firmware. The Canon version works with DSLR cameras from Canon and Powershot cameras using ETTL and ETTL-2 systems. The Nikon version also works with Nikon DSLR cameras and Coolpix hotshoe cameras using i-TTL.

The Nissin Di866 Professional Speedlite will cost about £370.

Press release:
New Nissin flash gun available now

The new flash gun from Nissin, the Di866 Professional Speedlite, is now available to UK photographers, as first announced by Kenro at Focus on Imaging earlier this year.

The Di866 is available with either a Canon or Nikon fitting. The Canon version is compatible with Canon Digital SLR and Powershot hotshoe cameras using ETTL and ETTL-2 systems, while the Nikon model fits Nikon Digital SLR and Coolpix hotshoe cameras using i-TTL. The unit carries a SRP of £369.95 including VAT.

The Di866 has been specifically designed for use with digital SLR cameras and comes with many ‘world’s first’ features. This new clip-on type flash unit is simple to use and incorporates an easy to read rotating colour display, it can also be fired wirelessly where it can be used as a master or receiver.

With a guide number of 60m (ISO 100 @ 105mm) the Di866 features Nissin’s original ‘My TTL’ user adjustable TTL light output level and is firmware upgradable thanks to an onboard USB port.

The gun also features high speed synchronisation, allowing synchronisation for shutter speeds over 1/250th second and a recycling time of 3.5s which is able to offer up to 150 full-power flashes per set of batteries. Furthermore the Di866 features a fill in sub-flash (12m100 ISO), which is activated while the main flash is bounced and also a built-in wide angle diffuser and catch-light reflector.

“Nissin has been a world-class manufacturer of high quality electronic flash units for over 40 years and this latest addition to their range is a truly impressive piece of kit. A recent reviewer described the Di866 as ‘the most powerful hotshoe flashgun available,’ and I think everyone who uses the flash will agree with that statement.” says Kenro managing director, Paul Kench. “The technological advances contained in the Di866 make it the perfect choice for professional and advanced photographers.”

Kenro is the official UK distributor for the range of Nissin flash guns. See http://www.kenro.co.uk for details of your nearest stockist, or call Kenro on 01793 615836 for more detail.

Lowepro Classified Sling

Lowepro has announced two new slings in their Classified Series. The sling is called Lowepro Classified Sling and is available in two sizes, 180 AW and 220 AW. The 180 AW is designed to fit a 7-9” netbook and the 220 AW is designed to fit a 15.4” widescreen laptop. Looks like Lowepro has produced some nice slings for us photographers.

The Lowepro Classified Sling is available in black and cost about £100.

Press release:
Nimble. Discreet. Classified.

Lowepro’s TIPA award winning Classified Series introduces the latest addition to its range, the Classified Sling.

Here’s a sling bag ideal for professional photographers and photo journalist’s alike, providing maximum access and premium features in a stylish, slim profile. Designed to quickly rotate from back to front allowing you to work out of the roomy and deep side-entry compartment, the Classified Sling is ideal to travel with and part of the discreet Classified range of protective camera bags.
There are two sizes to choose from, the 180 AW and the 220 AW. The 180 AW offers a stabiliser strap with a sliding buckle to provide extra stability when on the move. It also features a pocket that fits a 7-9” netbook, while the 220 AW includes a tuck-away waistbelt to offer extra comfort and evenly distribute weight, plus a zippered padded pocket that fits up to a 15.4” widescreen laptop.
Lowepro’s patented All Weather Cover™ is neatly tucked away at the bottom of the sling to protect the bag from the elements. With a Hideaway Tripod Mount™ and inclusion of compression straps at the top of the sling for a taut, secure fit, the Classified Sling AW is *airline-compatible and free of dangling parts.
Available in black the Classified Sling can be purchased from all good stockists priced from around £100.

For more information please visit http://www.lowepro.co.uk or contact the Lowepro helpline on 0870 420 4211.