The LEICA SF 58 is a powerful and versatile flash unit that is perfectly adapted to the Leica M, R and S systems. Whether you employ its sensitive control options to carefully lighten up a subject, its innovative reflector technology to diversify the lighting and capture movement, or its full capacity to turn the dead of night into living day, is up to you and your creative incentives. Thanks to ample power reserves, extreme speed, comprehensive features and simple handling, the LEICA SF 58 is cut out for any challenge - and, thanks to its integrated USB port, the firmware always remains up to date. When you realise that a flash unit can do more than just help you take pictures in the dark, you will discover in the LEICA SF 58 a creative light with vast potential - enabling you to achieve anything from subtle fill-in and indirect flash light using the tilt reflector, to decoupled flash operation in slave mode. It is designed specifically for the Leica system camera and, as such, enables you to concentrate fully on the subject whilst leaving the exposure up to the camera.

Sony is advancing the digital SLR category for mainstream photographers with today’s introduction of the new á (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera. The DSLR-A200 model features upgrades influenced by the recently-introduced, enthusiast-class DSLR-A700 camera and replaces the former Sony DSLR-A100 model, which was Sony’s first in the DSLR class.The new model is designed to be faster, lighter and easier to use. Upgraded features include a wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCDTM screen for easy playback viewing; a more compact body and an easily-accessible mode dial; an easy-to-use function menu (camera function display); improved noise control for higher quality images; an auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the previous model; improved predictive control performance; quieter shutter sound; automatic pop-up flash.

With its 10.2-megapixel (effective) APS CCD image sensor, the DSLR-A200 camera continues to offer high-quality images by allowing more light to pass through to each pixel – increasing sensitivity, reducing noise, and providing greater detail. Clean, reduced-noise signals are sent from the image sensor to Sony’s BIONZ™ processing engine, which processes data-rich picture information at high speeds and reduces picture noise in the RAW data stage before image JPEG conversion. The results are high-resolution, detailed images with rich tonal reproduction.The DSLR-A200 model supports JPEG and RAW file format support. It has a slot for CompactFlash™ Type I/II media cards. An adaptor for Memory Stick Duo™ media cards is sold separately as an accessory. A battery life indicator that displays the percentage of battery life remaining so you know exactly when to recharge.

The EX-Z2 is a sleek and sturdy compact camera measuring just 96.8 (W) x 56.5(H) x17.8(D) mm. The edging that frames the body presents a light, casual feel, but at the same time gives the user the sense that this camera is tough and reliable. The great features of the 12.1 megapixels EX-Z2 makes it the perfect companion. The EX-Z2 compact camera has a high 12.1-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a 2.7 inch wide colour LCD. The camera also features 23 BEST SHOT scenes with selectable focus frame and menu colours. The camera locates faces anywhere within the monitor screen area and optimizes focus and brightness. Even in backlit scenes, faces come out bright and clear. Higher sensitivity and faster shutter speeds reduce the chance of image blur due to hand and subject movement, making it possible to capture clear images without using the flash.

EXILIM Engine 4.0 virtually eliminates the digital noise that is normally generated when shooting with high sensitivity. Even high sensitivity night scenes, which are normally prone to digital noise, come out clear and smooth. All this plus blacker blacks and improved color reproduction fidelity produces images that look just as good as the real thing. Even backlit scenes come out clear and beautiful with a press of the shutter button. Overexposure of the background is suppressed and foreground details are sharp and clear. The detail and rich gradations of the sky area also contribute to an image of exquisite perfection. Even for difficult night scenes, simply press the shutter button and the camera adjusts face and background brightness to optimum levels automatically for a perfect image every time. Blurring also is minimized for sharp, clear definition.