ExoLens has announced the upcoming launch of the ultra-durable, dual-layer ExoLens Case. Allowing photographers and videographers to use the ExoLens PRO with Optics by ZEISS mobile photography lenses while protecting their devices from drops and scratches at the same time. Designed with high-end aesthetics and impact-resistant materials, the ExoLens Case serves as a low profile, highly protective solution even without the lenses. “After launching our line of ZEISS ExoLens mobile photography solutions earlier this year, consumers told us that they loved the mobile photography lenses, but also expressed a desire for a solution that protected their iPhone, while still providing the lens attachment capability,” says John Fellowes, Chief Executive Officer of Fellowes Brands. The ExoLens Case will be available for purchase Q1 2017.

Wacom have unveiled their new Intuos Pro and Intuos Pro Paper Edition of pen and touch tablets. Currently on display at the Consumer Electronics Show, the next-generation Intuos Pro is the slimmest of its kind and more compact than the previous version, offering the same sized active area in a smaller package. It comes equipped with anodized aluminium backing, a smaller pen stand with 10 nibs and a new pen case. Both sizes of the Intuos Pro, medium and large, use a TouchRing, Multi-Touch and eight ExpressKeys for the creation of customised shortcuts to speed up the creative workflow. The Intuos Pro Paper Edition boasts the same features as the Intuos Pro, but the Paper Edition model adds a Paper Clip, pressure-sensitive Finetip gel ink pen and the Wacom Inkspace App. The new Wacom Pro Pen 2 comes with the Intuos Pro and Intuos Pro Paper Edition, featuring four times the pressure sensitivity than the former Pro Pen, delivering 8,192 levels of pressure. The Intuos Pro Medium ($349.95, £329.99, €379.90) and Large ($499.95, £449.99, €529.90) will be available in January. The Intuos Pro Paper Edition Medium ($399.95, £379.99, €429.90) and Large ($549.95, £499.99, €599.90) will also be avaiable later this month.

LaCie today announced significant updates to their Rugged and d2 storage solutions. The LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C (pictured) combines Rugged toughness with USB-C compatibility and fast Thunderbolt speeds. Users can store even more footage, and so carry fewer devices, thanks to the industry-leading mobile HDD capacity up to 5TB. The LaCie Rugged features Seagate Barracuda drives for best-in-class reliability and performance. In addition, the 1TB SSD version delivers speeds of up to 510MB/s, a 30% increase over the previous SSD generation. The LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 is intended to be a companion to limited-capacity SSD-based laptops and all-in-one computers to expand storage up to 10TB for professional bandwidth-intensive creative applications. Featuring speeds of up to 240MB/s, a 10% improvement over the previous generation, photographers can spend less time moving files from camera cards into Adobe Lightroom. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports mean the user can daisy chain dual 4K displays, a single 5K display or up to six total LaCie d2 drives—all through a single cable connected to their computer. It's even possible to power a compatible laptop such the latest MacBook Pro through a USB-C port. The new LaCie Rugged drive will come in 2TB, 4TB and 5TB HDD and 500GB and 1TB SSD capacities starting at $249.99. The new LaCie d2 drive will come in 6TB, 8TB and 10TB capacities starting at $429.99. The LaCie Rugged and LaCie d2 drives will be available at LaCie resellers worldwide this quarter.

Canon is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its Electro Optical System (EOS), which includes EOS-series interchangeable-lens cameras and a diverse range of system accessories. The system debuted in March 1987 with the launch of the EOS 650 SLR camera (pictured) and EF lenses, making EOS cameras the World’s first to incorporate an electronic mount system, representing a new generation of auto focus SLR cameras. Currently, the EOS system, including the Cinema EOS system, comprises 24 models with a selection of 97 EF lenses.

Western Digital  today unveiled the World's first microSD memory card that meets the Application Performance Class 1 (A1) requirements from the SD Association's latest specifications. The A1 spec allows the new card to manage random read input-output access per second (IOPS) of 1,500 and write IOPS of 500, so it can quickly open apps and process photos, videos and accompanying tasks. The new SanDisk Ultra microSD card with A1 will be available later this month7 with a UK MSRP of £166.99.

YI Technolgy has announced plans to unveil the YI 4K+ at CES 2017, the first action camera to capture 4K photos and videos at 60fps. The company also plans to fly the YI Erida drone, the world’s fastest tricopter, for the first time live in the US. “2016 has been a whirlwind of product launches including several new action and home security cameras, the YI Erida drone, our first mirrorless camera the YI M1, as well as an exciting partnership with Google to develop a virtual reality camera rig,” said Sean Da, CEO of YI Technology. “CES 2017 is an important milestone for us as we look to demonstrate our full product line and reveal novelty solutions. As a challenger brand in the changing imaging technology market, we are constantly looking for ways to push the boundaries and set new standards for the global industry.”

LPA Design, manufacturers of PocketWizard Photo Products, has announced that it will donate 10% of the sale price of each Pink Plus III Bonus Bundle 3 sold to The TuTu Project of the Carey Foundation. The mission of The TuTu Project is to raise funds for women, men and their families to ease the financial burdens that come with breast cancer diagnosis. “A self-portrait enthusiast who had previously transformed himself in several series of artistic images, Bob started the TuTu project on their trip east when they moved to Brooklyn, NY. Initially it was a means of self-therapy to deal with the changes the move brought into his life. After surgery and starting chemo, we found that it was a great way to ease the stress and add levity to the craziness that had become our life”, states Linda. Thus the Tutu Project was born, with all proceeds from the prints and other products (t-shirts, postcards) going to the non-profit Carey Foundation. This allowed them to self-publish a book titled “Ballerina” which included many of Bob’s self-portraits taken on location around the United States with the help of PocketWizard Plus III radios.

Cosyspeed has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to help fund the commercialisation of its new Camslinger Outdoor Camera Bag. Designed for quick, one-handed access, the Camslinger Outdoor bag is worn around the hip or over the shoulder. The quick-access, comfortable way of wearing and the protection against rain and bumps makes the Camslinger Outdoor a great choice for activee photographers. The bag is made from water resistant, durable and robust  Nylon 900D fabrics, and features a magnetic closure to provide quick but safe operation. The Camslinger Outdoor was developed in cooperation with climber and photographer Stephan Wiesner. During the crowd-funding campaign, the Camslinger Outdoor Blue S. Wiesner Edition will be available for $79.

Cokin and OmegaBrandess have announced their first tripod to adopt the look of current retro cameras. Although traditional in its approach, the new Riviera Classic nevertheless provides all the features of a modern tripod: telescopic sections, reversible central column, multi-actions head, ergonomic wooden tightening handle, lockable angles and more. Every detail has been carefully thought out, right down to the tightening dials of the Riviera Classic, inspired by the ones found on retro cameras. Made of knurled aluminium, they offer an excellent grasp in order to precisely adjust sections and central column. Weighing in at 1.54kg, the tripod offers a a maximum load capacity of 5kg, and carries a recommended retail price of $399.99.

YI Technolgy has announced plans to unveil the YI 4K+ at CES 2017, the first action camera to capture 4K photos and videos at 60 frames per second. The company also plans to fly the YI Erida drone, the world’s fastest tricopter, for the first time live in the US. “2016 has been a whirlwind of product launches including several new action and home security cameras, the YI Erida drone, our first mirrorless camera the YI M1, as well as an exciting partnership with Google to develop a virtual reality camera rig,” said Sean Da, CEO of YI Technology. “CES 2017 is an important milestone for us as we look to demonstrate our full product line and reveal novelty solutions. As a challenger brand in the changing imaging technology market, we are constantly looking for ways to push the boundaries and set new standards for the global industry.”

Think Tank Photo have just enhanced their Mirrorless Mover camera bag collection by offering three new colourways: Pewter, Dark Blue, and Deep Red. The collection is available in five sizes; from the smallest case, the Mirrorless Mover 5, designed for one compact system camera, on up to the largest, the Mirrorless Mover 30i, which will accommodate a camera, lenses, accessories and an iPad. “The new colourways are about personal expression and quality,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo’s CEO and lead designer. “These bags use metal hardware instead of plastic buckles, high-quality fabrics, YKK zippers and a new, magnetic closure. The Mirrorless Movers offer photographers quality in their camera bags worthy of their investment in these sophisticated camera systems.”

DJI have just launched their Christmas promotion offering price reductions, free accessories with purchases and special holiday gifts. Running until 5th January, the promotion features price reductions of up to £340 on select Phantom drone models, a free high-capacity intelligent battery with the purchase of the Osmo+ handheld stabiliser, a 12% discount on all DJI Care service plans, and a free Intelligent Battery and Osmo Base with the purchase of the Osmo Mobile. The Phantom discount and Osmo bundle promotion will be available at authorised DJI dealers and in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, Seoul and Hong Kong DJI Flagship Stores.

ExoLens has announced the availability of the ExoLens PRO with Optics by Zeiss Wide-Angle and Telephoto Kits for the Apple iPhone 6 family and the iPhone 7. All PRO Kits come with the new machined aluminium ExoLens Edge mount, which features an integrated cold shoe accessory mount (compatible with accessories such as external video light) and key ring loop. Available now, the ExoLens PRO Wide-Angle Kit ($199.95) with Optics by Zeiss includes a Zeiss Mutar 0.6x Asph T* Wide-Angle lens, which provides virtually no distortion and exceptional edge-to-edge contrast, resulting in an image quality that is unmatched by any other iPhone accessory lens. The ExoLens PRO Telephoto Kit with Optics by Zeiss, also available now, features a Zeiss Mutar 2.0x Asph T* Telephoto lens, and sells for $249.95.

The new Camslinger Streetomatic+ by CosySpeed is billed as "the fastest camera bag of the World." Providing quick, one-handed access to your camera, the Camslinger Streetomatic+ can be worn at the hip or over your shoulder. The quick-access, comfortable way of wearing and the protection against rain and bumps makes the Camslinger Streetomatic+ the perfect bag for street and travel photographers. Capable of accommodating an SLR as large as Canon's 5D series, the Camslinger Streetomatic+ is available for €/$129.99.

As of 2nd December, WD extended the warranty period for the new My Passport, My Passport for Mac and My Book drives from two to three years.This change applies to those who purchased a model with a 2-year warranty imprinted on the packaging. For more information, visit the website below.

BenQ today launched the 31.5" SW320 UHD monitor featuring a true 10-bit IPS panel, hardware calibration, 99% Adobe RGB colour space coverage and a 14-bit 3D look-up table. The Gamut Duo feature allows users to view content side-by-side in various colour spaces on one screen. The Hotkey Puck can assign colour spaces to preset buttons and switch between them quickly and conveniently. HDR has been introduced to offer higher contrast, vivid colours and brighter images, and to allow professionals to display true-to-life video with the same accurate colour and detail it was captured with. The Technocolor colour certified monitor has its own SD memory card slot and offers fast USB 3.0 connectivity. The BenQ SW320 is available for £1,245.60 including VAT.

Langly has announced two brand new camera bags. The Langly Messenger Tote ($180, pictured) is an everyday carryallthat doubles as an camera bag and features six exterior pockets, EVA foam, and removable inserts. The Fidlock Slider magnetic snap buckle is a clever and functional alternative to traditional clips. The Messenger Tote can carry a camera, 3-4 extra lenses, personal items and a 15" laptop. The Langly Crossbody camera bag ($145) also features Fidlock magnetic snaps, six exterior pockets and a removable camera insert, and accommodates a camera, 1-2 extra lenses and small personal items. Both new bags are available in black and Coyote colourways.

The new Metz mecablitz M400 flash, which was announced in the run-up to Photokina 2016, is now available in the United Kingdom in Canon, Nikon, Micro FourThirds, Pentax, Sony and Fuji fittings. Powered by four AAA sized NiMH, alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries, the Metz mecablitz M400 has a zoom-swivel head covering a FOV range matching that of a full-frame 24-105mm lens, with a guide number of 40 (in metres at ISO 100/21°) at the 105mm position. Depending on your camera, the mecablitz M400 with master and slave mode also offers wireless TTL flash functionality. The M400 comes with an adjustable LED video/modelling light, bounce card and integrated wide-angle diffuser. Other highlights include high-speed flash synchronisation, second-curtain sync and red-eye reduction. The flash is available for £121.99 including value-added tax.

The new Slik LITE Travel Series are the first tripods to incorporate an integrated, removable LED torch in the centre column, to illuminate your camera bag while shooting at night. The line-up includes 5 models; 3 are manufactured from high-quality aluminium and 2 from lightweight 8-layer carbon fibre. The patent-pending Rapid Flip Mechanism locks allow the legs to invert 180° for more compact storage and transportation, making it easy to stow the tripods in a carry-on suitcase or backpack. All models feature a gearless, detachable and invertible centre column that separates to convert to a short column for low-angle photography, plus they come complete with ball and socket head, rubber feet and a carry case. Prices start at £121.99.

Intro2020 have announced the upcoming launch of two new Cullmann tripod ranges, several new photo bags, LED video lights and a flashgun. The Mundo tripod (£179.99) features an integrated monopod, so it is ideal for landscape, portrait or architectural photography as a tripod, or a monopod for sports and action photography. The Neomax mini travel tripods (£59.99 to £79.99) offer fast operation, high stability and low weight. Each Neomax tripod features an aluminium ball head with camera quick release system, robust feet and comes complete with a tripod case. The new Stockholm bags (£44.99 to £89.99) include a daypack and four shoulder bags in various sizes. The design of the Stockholm series is simple, clean and without frills. All bags come in a cool grey polyester material, which is water repellent and abrasion resistant. Additionally, there are 5 sizes of CUlight LED video lights (£49.99 to £299.99); 3 x daylight and 2 x bi-colour lights, plus a Cullmann flashgun, the CUlight FR60 (£249.99). Besides the high guide number of 60, TTL functions for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras, a zoom range from 20 – 200mm as well as a USB port for firmware updates, the highlight of the CUlight FR60 is the integrated radio remote control, which works over a distance of 100m, and does not require a line-of-sight link. The CUlight FR60 flash can therefore be installed at exactly the locations where it can provide the best possible illumination. These new products are set to arrive in the UK in early January 2017.