Canon reveals new professional accessory line-up

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Canon has unveiled a new range of professional accessories in the wake of the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III launch, which include a Speedlite (flashgun), wireless file transmitter and GPS receiver.

Slotting at the top of Canon's flash line, the Speedlite 600EX-RT is Canon's first flash unit to feature inbuilt wireless radio connectivity and is a replacement for the Speedlite 580 EX II.

It partners with a new Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, offering photographers the opportunity to explore creative lighting techniques.

Up to 15 600EX-RT flash units can be used with one transmitter, which can be positioned up to 30 metres away.

White balance settings are communicated through the hot shoe connection, while a new colour filter adapter and two colour gels can be fitted to balance the temperature of the flash for a more natural effect when shooting in artificial lighting.

The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT UK price is £679.99 and will be available from the end of March. Meanwhile, the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT UK price is £309.99 and will also be available from the end of March.

Transmitter

Also announced is the WFT-E7, a new high speed wireless transmitter which is compatible with a wide range of EOS models.

The unit allows for the quick transfer of images over wireless internet connections. It also allows for the camera to be controlled from a distance via a webpage on any internet enabled device, including smartphones and tablets.

The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7B UK price is £789.99 and will be available from the end of April.

A geotagging unit, the GP-E2 also makes its debut today. Slotting into the hotshoe, it is compatible with the Canon EOS 1DX, Canon EOS 7D and the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III.

It tags photos with longitude, latitude and altitude data along with the direction in which the shot was taken, adding the information to the EXIF data.

Logger

A GPS Logger function is also included to allow users to track their route by downloading GPS data at regular intervals, whether the unit is attached to the camera body or stored in its case.

The GPS Receiver GP-E2 UK price is £299.99 and will be available from the end of April 2012.

Grip

Finally, a battery grip for the Canon EOS 5D Mark III has also been announced. Doubling the battery life of the Mark III, it features to additional LP-E6 batteries and also offers the flexibility of using AA batteries as an emergency backup.

For those who frequently shoot in portrait orientation, duplicate AF start, Focus point and AE-lock controls can be found on the grip, along with a second Multi Controller and Control Dial.

The Battery Grip BG-11 UK price is £329.99, and will be available from the end of April.

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Philips 7000 Series tops smart TV line-up

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Philips has just revealed its latest line-up of smart TVs, with the top of the crop being the Philips 7000 Series.

The company has decided to go a little smart TV crazy with its latest batch of televisions, with the technology embedded in televisions as small as 19 inches.

There's just one part of the range which hasn't been given internet connectivity and that is the budget-conscious Philips 3000 Series.

The Philips 7000 series boasts active shutter 3D, 20W speakers, the inclusion of five HDMI slots, three USB ports and both Wi-Fi and Ethernet. As with Philips televisions of yore, two-sided Ambilight is also included.

When it comes to sizes, the 7000 Series is available in 40, 46 and 55-inch sizes.

Smart TV line-up

Below this is the Philips 6000 series. This range begins at 32 inches (there's also 37, 42, 47 and 55-inches available).

Although there is smart TV functionality on board, the speaker size has been reduced to 12W, you get four HDMI inputs instead of five, the standard three USBs, and there is 3D but this comes in a passive flavour.

The mid-range of smart TVs is the Philips 4000 range. There's no 3D on board but you do get four HDMIs, three USBs and the obligatory Wi-Fi. Sizes range from: 32, 37, 42 and 47 inches.

The Philips 3500 range is the final series of smart TVs – including DLNA streaming and YouTube support.

Wi-Fi comes in the form of an optional USB Wi-Fi adaptor and depending on the size of television you want (sizes start and 19 inches and end at 42 inches) there's both 720p and 1080p panels.

Not-so smart

For those who hate 3D and laugh at the thought of connecting your television up to the internet, the Philips 3000 Series is for you.

Sizes go from 19 to 42 inches and you get three HDMI ports and one USB slot, but there's no smart TV functionality on board and not even a whiff of 3D.

The Philips 7000 Series UK release date – as with the rest of the range – is Q2. Pricing is to be announced.

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Sony adds Twitter ticker, YouTube HD to Bravia TV line-up

Sony has announced that a new firmware update has landed for its Bravia smart TV range, which brings YouTube HD and a Twitter ticker to connected Sony TV sets.

Sony issued a blog about the new features and explained that it has optimised the likes of YouTube and Twitter for the big screen experience.

"Watching the latest Internet sensation on a smartphone or laptop simply doesn't come close to the big screen experience," explained Sony.

"Now with our latest firmware update you can enjoy High Definition videos from YouTube in crisp, clear quality on your Bravia TV.

"What's more, YouTube videos are further optimised by the advanced image-enhancing technologies already built in to your BRAVIA TV. From sports clips to music videos, YouTube has never looked better."

Laptop browsing

Sony has also made it so that you can now watch videos on Facebook direct from your television and there is now a real-time Twitter feed which can roll across the bottom of the TV screen if you so wish.

It has also made it easier for those with non-Sony laptops to browse the web and project this to your television.

"You can already use your smartphone or Vaio keyboard to control your TV and surf the web – and now you can use other laptops too.

"From typing a web address to searching for information about the latest movies, it makes entering text on-screen even easier than using your TV remote."

Sony is making the new firmware available to Bravia TVs from its 2011 line-up only.