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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Fujifilm X Raw Studio is new conversion software that allows photographers to quickly and easily convert RAW files. X Raw Studio utilizes the connected camera’s X-Processor Pro high-speed image processing engine, allowing for quick and effective conversion without compromising on image quality. Compatible with both Mac and PC systems, it enables batch conversion of a selection of images.

Fujifilm X Raw Studio for Mac is available now, and is set to launch for Windows in February 2018. It is available to users at no cost.

Also available today are Firmware updates for the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T20 X Series cameras and the GFX 50S.

Fujifilm X Raw Studio is new conversion software that allows photographers to quickly and easily convert RAW files. X Raw Studio utilizes the connected camera’s X-Processor Pro high-speed image processing engine, allowing for quick and effective conversion without compromising on image quality. Compatible with both Mac and PC systems, it…

Capture One 11 is a major new version of the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. Capture One 11 has been designed to deliver a significantly faster and smoother experience, offering new, highly responsive tools, workflow enhancements and a finely tuned processing engine.

Capture One 11 is a major new version of the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. Capture One 11 has been designed to deliver a significantly faster and smoother experience, offering new, highly responsive tools, workflow enhancements and a finely tuned processing engine.

The 32-inch Philips 328P6AUBREB monitor delivers great image quality and one-cable docking for enhanced productivity and effortless convenience. HDR technology ensures exceptional brightness and contrast, as well as a rich palette of captivating new colours never before seen on a display. With 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB (CIE 1973), the 328P6AUBREB offers professional colour standards. The Philips 328P6AUBREB P-line display, with an RRP of £439, will be available in January 2018.

The 32-inch Philips 328P6AUBREB monitor delivers great image quality and one-cable docking for enhanced productivity and effortless convenience. HDR technology ensures exceptional brightness and contrast, as well as a rich palette of captivating new colours never before seen on a display. With 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB (CIE 1973)…

The Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 Fluid Video Head combines Manfrotto’s highly successful Professional Video Head features with the latest generation, unique-to-market Nitrogen piston mechanism. The new N12 Fluid Video Head guarantees continuous counterbalance and is the perfect solution for today’s trend in increasingly smaller camera body sizes, with a variety of accessories attached.

The Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 is available at £599.95. Kits start at £1099.95.

The Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 Fluid Video Head combines Manfrotto’s highly successful Professional Video Head features with the latest generation, unique-to-market Nitrogen piston mechanism. The new N12 Fluid Video Head guarantees continuous counterbalance and is the perfect solution for today’s trend in increasingly smaller camera body sizes, with a variety of…

Hasselblad’s new online store is now open in the USA, China, UK, Germany and France. During the opening week of the online store, customers will be eligible to receive a five percent (5%) discount on the award winning X1D and the XCD 45mm and 90mm lenses. In addition, for every customer purchasing an H6D-50c or H6D-100c camera, an H System Camera Hard Case will be included. This offer will end on December 7th, 2017. The online store follows closely behind the new Hasselblad website and the ‘Rent a Hasselblad’ program that was launched earlier in November.

Hasselblad’s new online store is now open in the USA, China, UK, Germany and France. During the opening week of the online store, customers will be eligible to receive a five percent (5%) discount on the award winning X1D and the XCD 45mm and 90mm lenses. In addition, for every…

The professional-quality camera for smartphones DxO ONE is now available for Android. The DxO ONE Android is equipped with a Type-C USB connector and is currently compatible with 13 Android devices. The DxO ONE’s essential features are now available for Android, including photo and video capabilities in all modes (auto, scene, semi-auto, and manual), related shooting settings (aperture, sensitivity, exposure time, exposure compensation, etc.), and Direct Wi-Fi connectivity.

The professional-quality camera for smartphones DxO ONE is now available for Android. The DxO ONE Android is equipped with a Type-C USB connector and is currently compatible with 13 Android devices. The DxO ONE’s essential features are now available for Android, including photo and video capabilities in all modes (auto…

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH. lens opens up entirely new opportunities in portrait and close-up photography. The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH. will be available at the beginning of 2018 for $12,795 / £10,250 (incl. VAT).

The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH. lens opens up entirely new opportunities in portrait and close-up photography. The Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25 ASPH. will be available at the beginning of 2018 for $12,795 / £10,250 (incl. VAT).

Zoner Photo Studio X has added support for HEIF files from the latest iPhones, making it the first software in the world to offer a solution for reading and writing this format on Windows. Zoner Photo Studio X can be purchased as a one-year subscription license for $49.

Zoner Photo Studio X has added support for HEIF files from the latest iPhones, making it the first software in the world to offer a solution for reading and writing this format on Windows. Zoner Photo Studio X can be purchased as a one-year subscription license for $49.

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is a brand new short telephoto prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for £1569 / $1599, read our in-depth Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM review to find out if this is the best 85mm lens for Canon users.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images (JPEG and Raw) taken with the new Panasonic Lumix G9 compact system camera. The Panasonic G9 is a flagship compact system camera that promises the best ever still image quality from a Panasonic camera.

The Canon Powershot G1 X Mark III is a small camera with a large sensor and a big price tag - is this the best pocket camera for the enthusiast? Find out by reading our in-depth Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III review...

Sony today announced the launch of a range of high performance CFast memory cards designed to meet the needs of professional photographers and videographers.

Sony today announced the launch of a range of high performance CFast memory cards designed to meet the needs of professional photographers and videographers.

Prynt is disrupting the instant photography market with the announcement of an Unlimited Paper Plan, an offering that big-name competitors Polaroid and Fujifilm have yet to release on the market.

Prynt is disrupting the instant photography market with the announcement of an Unlimited Paper Plan, an offering that big-name competitors Polaroid and Fujifilm have yet to release on the market.

According to DXO, the Google Pixel 2 offers the best image quality of any smartphone currently on the market, but is it really the best option for photographers? Read our in-depth Google Pixel 2 review to find out...

Monday, November 27, 2017

​The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV is a super-zoom camera with a 24-600mm lens and 20 megapixel sensor that can shoot still images at an amazing 24 frames per second, complete with full-time auto-focusing. Is this the only camera that you'll ever really need? Find out by reading our detailed Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV review...

The Olympus Global Open Photo Contest 2017-18 starts today. Olympus invites professional and amateur photographers from all over the world – regardless of their choice of equipment – to enter the contest until 26th February 2018.

The Olympus Global Open Photo Contest 2017-18 starts today. Olympus invites professional and amateur photographers from all over the world – regardless of their choice of equipment – to enter the contest until 26th February 2018.

Friday, November 24, 2017

The Manfrotto TwistGrip System is a new solution that enables smartphone photographers and videographers to perfectly convey their on-the-moment creative storytelling. The new TwistGrip System consists of a HandGrip and BaseGrip. The HandGrip and BaseGrip Kit enables the attachment of multiple accessories and can work as a convenient filming rig for smartphones.

 The new TwistGrip System is available from £34.95.

The Manfrotto TwistGrip System is a new solution that enables smartphone photographers and videographers to perfectly convey their on-the-moment creative storytelling. The new TwistGrip System consists of a HandGrip and BaseGrip. The HandGrip and BaseGrip Kit enables the attachment of multiple accessories and can work as a convenient filming rig…

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens, mounted on a Canon EOS 6D Mark II camera body.

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO is a new super-fast medium telephoto lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering an effective 90mm focal length, fast and near-silent focusing and a very bright maximum aperture of f/1.2, this short tele-photo lens joins the ever-growing PRO range of Olympus f/1.2 lenses. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 45mm f/1.8 review to find out if it's worth the £1199 / $1299 asking price...

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Google Pixel 2 flagship smartphone.