New Tripod from Tamrac – The Zipshot
There are many situations when a tripod is needed to capture a great shot: The fleeting photo opportunity of the perfect sunset, the hummingbird that hovers for just a few moments, or the family photo with everyone in it.
The problem is that most tripods are heavy, difficult to carry and slow to set up which causes many missed photo opportunities. The ZipShot™ tripod is the answer. Just release the two red shock cords and the legs of the ZipShot™ spring open in seconds to a height of 44” (112cm). Attach your camera and you’re ready to shoot.
At only 11 oz. (312g) and 15” (38cm) when folded, the ZipShot™ is ultra-lightweight and ultra-compact. Constructed of sturdy, highquality aluminum with a heavy-duty, metal ball-head, it will hold a DSLR camera and lens up to 3 lbs. (1361g) and all point-and-shoot cameras. A single release lever allows the camera to be positioned at any angle so vertical and horizontal shots are easy.
With the ZipShot™, you can capture the great shots you’ve been missing.
Specification:
- Ultra-lightweight. Weights only 11 oz. (312g).
- Ultra-compact. Only 15” (38cm) when folded.
- Convenient. Stands 44” (112cm) tall.
- Quick. Tripod legs spring open in seconds.
- Easy to Carry. Attaches to camera bags and luggage.
- Sturdy. Heavy-duty, metal ball-head with strong aluminum legs.
- Max Weight Load. 3 lbs (1361g).
Tamrac Zipshot
Postage cost reductions.
We have been able to secure some better deals with our carriers and so have reduced our postage charges. Next Day delivery is from as little as £4.99 for any order.
New Products – Ansmann
New Products – We are now a dealer for Ansmann Batteries and chargers. Very good quality batteries and superb intelligent chargers. Check them out now HERE
Postal Strikes
We will not be sending any standard delivery packages out that are ordered from Wednesday 21st 14:00 to Friday 23rd October. We will not be sending any packages out on Friday 23rd October as we will be closed for the day. We will try and get as many orders received during this period dispatched on Saturday 24th.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Website Updates
We have been working hard on the website this week.
We have made some improvements to the postage price structure making it cheaper for Next Day delivery (now £5.99 for any size order). We have also included a lower price band for orders under £10. The £2.99 band (orders over £10 but under £35) has been incresed for orders upto £35 (was £25).
We have also introduced a new checkout payment system using Sage Pay. This has simplified the whole process and has made it even more secure as it is 3D secure enabled. You can pay by Credit Card/Debit and Paypal.
Manfrotto Christmas Offer
We have just received stock of the 2 Manfrotto Christmas offer tripod and head combo’s. Very limited stock so be quick!
Manfrotto Xmas Deal
New GorillaPod Original in Orange
The Gorilla Pod Original is now available in Orange and we have it in stock. We currently have all colours in stock. It might make a good Christmas gift idea.
Gorilla Pod Original - Colours
See here
Website Postage updates
We have now change our postal charges and no longer offer free postage. This should actually be better for our customers as the item prices have been reduced. We also offer courier service options so if you need an item and don’t trust the Royal Mail and inlight of the pending strike action, please use this option.
Tip for the day – Vibration reduction systems
When using a camera or camera with a lens with a vibration reduction system, it is best to turn it off if the camera is mounted on a tripod or solid support. This is because vibration reduction systems can actually introduce blur if the camera is solidly mounted.
No More Eclipse E2
Photographic Solutions have announced that they have withdrawn E2 Cleaning solution and released a re-formulated Eclipse suitable for all sensor types.
After two years of extensive research with both Eclipse and E2 solutions on Tin-Oxide coated sensors, Photographic Solutions has concluded that Eclipse is every bit as safe as E2. Because Eclipse evaporates faster than E2, it eliminates some of the residue issues caused by using E2 under humid conditions. The specifications for Eclipse have been changed as it now contains less than one part per million contaminant (instead of 5) -making it the purest sensor cleaning agent available today.
And the only sensor cleaning with an iron-clad “no damage” guarantee !
This change should eliminate any confusion when ordering Eclipse as in future there will only be one type of fluid to order. This can only be good news!
