OM System OM-3 Astro
The OM System OM-3 Astro, as its name suggests, is built specifically for capturing the wonders of the night sky. This interchangeable lens camera has the same 17.4 x 13mm (Four Thirds) 20MP BSI stacked sensor as the original OM-3, but it includes a special IR-cut filter to bring out the beautiful red colours in nebulae. Optimised for starry landscape photography, it also has several new and existing computational photography modes, including three new colour profiles: Handheld High Res Shot, Starry Sky AF, Live Composite and Night View.
Guide price £1,899
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Montbell Rain Trekker 2.0
Montbell’s popular Rain Trekker has been upgraded for even better wet weather performance. It now has a tough 50-denier nylon ripstop as the shell for full three-layer Gore-Tex protection, while a custom K-Mono Cut pattern reduces the weight of the jacket to just 320g while also improving waterproofness by minimising the number of seams. The hand pockets are set high, so they don’t interfere with straps and harnesses, making it a great alpine jacket but also versatile enough for everyday wear. It comes in men’s and women’s versions in variety of colours.
Guide price £305
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AKU Adapta NBK GTX
The AKU Adapta NBK GTX is a lightweight trekking and travel shoe designed for comfort across a variety of terrains, from city streets to light trails. Ideal for variable weather and warmer climates, it features a premium nubuck leather upper for durability and natural support and a Gore-Tex Extended Comfort lining for waterproof, breathable protection. Underfoot, a Vibram Adapta outsole works with AKU’s Elica Natural Stride System to provide efficient, biomechanically correct movement, while a lightweight EVA midsole adds cushioning and shock absorption. It’s available in men’s and women’s specific versions.
Guide price £210
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Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
Laowa’s acclaimed 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO – a lens that allows photographers to capture subjects at twice life-size – is now available in a Micro Four Thirds mount. Offering a 4x full-frame equivalent magnification, it features a sophisticated optical formula of 13 elements in 10 groups and uses nine aperture blades to produce soft, round bokeh. The lens weighs only 619g and is a handy size at just 74 x 120mm.
Guide price £539
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Vanguard Alta Fly 55T G2
Ideal for photographers who travel frequently, Vanguard’s Alta Fly 55T is a four-wheel trolley that converts to a backpack in seconds to cover more rugged terrain. This newly revised version offers another perk: its four wheels are detachable (and replaceable), allowing the bag to be stowed in tighter spaces. It also has a robust dual handle, enabling easier two-handed lifting. Inside, the padded camera compartment measures 310 x 115 x 410mm and is large enough to accommodate up to two camera bodies with a 70-200mm f/2.8 attached, up to six additional lenses (up to 300mm f/4), and 14in laptop and/or an 1in tablet.
Guide price £250
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Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM
Canon has added two ultra-wide lenses to its professional RF line-up, including this quirky new fisheye zoom. Paired with a full-frame EOS R System camera, the RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM delivers two distinctive looks: an ultra-wide 190° circular fisheye image at 7mm and a frame-filling 180° diagonal fisheye image at 14mm. The lens promises edge-to-edge image quality and offers an innovative drop-in filter system, allowing real-time adjustment of optional circular polarising and variable ND filters.
Guide price £1,719.99
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Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM
The advanced optics, large maximum aperture and manageable weight of Canon’s new ultra-wide prime will make it particularly appealing to astrophotographers as well as those shooting landscapes and architecture. The lens combines aspheric, UD, BR and Fluorite elements for outstanding image quality, and it boasts an 11-blade circular aperture for cinematic bokeh and 22-point starburst effects. Featuring a hybrid design, which incorporates smooth, precise AF tracking and focus breathing suppression, it also lends itself well to video work.
Guide price £2,399
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VSSL Rift Tumbler 10oz
If a good cup of coffee is an essential part of your workflow, the Rift Tumbler from premium outdoor brewing experts VSSL could be a valuable addition to your kit bag. Built from extra-thick 0.5mm recycled stainless steel for added durability, with double-wall vacuum insulation, the Rift keeps your beverage hot for hours. It features a leakproof, lockable lid, with a sprung latch for one-handed sipping, and an anti-slip base. Also available in a 16oz version (£35), it comes in five stylish colourways.
Guide price £30
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Coros Apex 4
The Apex 4 is packed with functions designed with mountain athletes in mind, but it also serves as an excellent navigation watch that will save you having to dig out your phone. As well as a powerful real-time mapping engine and vertical GPS tracking, the watch features a voice notes and journaling function so you can log notes about your route for later. Offering a battery life of up to 65 hours, the watch is equipped with more than 30 activity modes and includes advanced sports training and recovery tools.
Guide price £429
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