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The Canon EOS M10 is a brand new Compact System Camera that distils the best of DSLR photography into a compact body. The EOS M10 combines Canon’s most advanced image processor, DIGIC 6, an 18 Megapixel sensor, and Hybrid CMOS AF II to deliver responsive handling and stunning image quality in both stills and Full HD Movies.  Also launched today is the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, a new collapsible standard zoom lens for the EOS M10.

The EOS M10 will be available from November 2015 with the following RRPs:

EOS M10 + EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM  - £399.99/€589.99.
The EOS M10 body only £309.99/€449.99

Canon has expanded its prestigious PowerShot G-series with two new additions, the PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X. The PowerShot G5 X is ideal for serious enthusiasts wanting professional levels of DSLR-like control and quality, whilst the PowerShot G9 X is perfect for those who want to unleash their creativity with a premium, pocket sized camera capable of capturing spontaneous moments.

The Canon PowerShot G5 X will be available from November 2015 with an RRP of £629.99/€899.99. The Canon PowerShot G9 X will be available from November 2015 with an RRP of £399.99/€569.99.

This Saturday, Jessops are to host an exclusive Manfrotto photography takeover event at their Kingston store. Visitors are invited to join free ambassador talks, competitions and exclusive offers and discounts across the Manfrotto range for one day only. Manfrotto experts Victoria and Eddie will also offer exclusive one to one sessions providing tips and advice on how to shoot and capture the perfect photograph. The Jessops Academy will be present on the day, showcasing some of the Manfrotto products in collaboration with their Exotic Macro Experience. All visitors will get the chance to get up close and personal with some unusual and exotic creatures, learning how to get the perfect images of living subjects. To book your place, call 01530 566 090.

Transcend have launched their CFast 2.0 CFX700 memory cards for industrial-grade applications. Compliant with the new-generation CFast 2.0 specifications, the Transcend CFX700 memory cards combine a SATA III interface and built-in SLC NAND flash; and boast a sequential read speed of 530 MB/s and write speed of 260 MB/s. To strengthen product performance, Transcend's CFX700 cards support various value-added technologies such as device sleep mode, S.M.A.R.T., security command, built-in ECC and global wear-leveling algorithm. Transcend's CFast 2.0 CFX700 memory cards are available now in 16GB and 32GB capacities.

Akvis has released a major update to Akvis Draw, an application which converts photos into pencil sketches and line art pictures. Version 3.0 boasts a completely reworked photo-to-drawing algorithm, advanced colour options, better contours, plus a number of new tools and features. All registered users of Akvis Draw can upgrade to the new version for free.

Issue 45 of David Noton’s Chasing the Light Online Magazine is now available. In this month's Behind the Lens feature, David fills us in on his exciting experiences shooting the Royal Scotsman in the Scottish Highlands last August. In the final instalment of his Low Down series on exposure, he looks at the creative possibilities of using fast glass wide open for minimal depth of field and dreamy bokeh backgrounds. In Hoddinott’s Hangout, Ross Hoddinott looks at lighting for close-ups. Meanwhile, this month in Sense of Space Jeremy Horner travels to Morocco, reminiscing on the many times he has visited this magical country, and his favourite photo locations there. And in this edition’s Guest Feature, renowned photograper Alessandra Meniconzi explains her love of capturing the ancient heritage and daily life of indigenous peoples – with stunning images from Ethiopia and Tibet to Greenland and Siberia. Do note that the full contents of Chasing the Light Online Magazine is available to full f11 subscribers only. Non-members can purchase individual issues of the magazine at a price of £4.20.

DJI has launched the Osmo, an integrated 4K camera and hand-held stabiliser featuring a 1/2.3”-type sensor and a 94° lens. Its onboard universal mount works together with an included smartphone holder in addition to other optional accessories including a tripod, a bike mount or an extension arm. The Osmo handle comes equipped with an on-board stereo microphone, as well as a 3.5mm audio jack for recording professional-quality external sound. In addition to capturing 4K footage, the DJI Osmo can record Full HD movies at 120fps for slow-motion playback. The Osmo is available for pre-order now for $649 and £549 and will begin shipping on 15th October.

The ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21 is a super wide angle lens for compact full-frame cameras with E-mount. With a new optical design based on the ZEISS Distagon, the Zeiss Loxia 21mm lens has an angular field exceeding 91 degrees (diagonal) on a full-frame camera and a minimum object distance of just 0.25 meters (9.84”).

The ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21 will be available worldwide starting December 2015. The lens shade is included with delivery. The recommended retail price is USD 1,499 (excl. VAT) or EUR 1,259.66 (excl. VAT).*

Originally developed to work with Eyefi's Mobi SD Cards, the Eyefi Mobi smartphone app (iOS, Android) now supports over 50 cameras with built-in WiFi. Original-resolution photos -- and now, videos -- shot with any of the 50+ WiFi cameras supported by Eyefi are instantly transferred from the camera to a smartphone, tablet or desktop, and then to Eyefi Cloud. "For the first time, photographers now have a single app and cloud service that elegantly manages what they shoot on every camera they use," said Matt DiMaria, Eyefi CEO. "With Eyefi Cloud as their media hub, photographers can spend more time taking and enjoying photos, and zero time messing with cables and a patchwork quilt of desktop and mobile apps." Do note that in order to use the native WiFi camera capabilities of the apps, you must be an Eyefi Cloud subscriber. Existing subscribers will get the new feature for free.

In Spring 2016 Voigtländer will release a new line of Sony-E-Mount lenses including a 10mm f/5.6 Hyper-Wide-Heliar, a 12mm f/5.6 Ultra-Wide-Heliar and a 15mm f/4.5 Super-Wide-Heliar. While the 12mm and 15mm primes are already available in M-mount versions, the 10mm focal length is completely new. The new E-mount lenses will be equipped with all the necessary contacts to transmit data such as focal length, aperture and camera-to-subject distance, so that they can be included in the EXIF information embedded in the image files produced by the camera. Additionally, all three lenses will incorporate a stepless aperture control mechanism, a feature that's especially important for videographers. Pricing and specifications have yet to be communicated.

Tamron have announced the upcoming launch of a dedicated lens case for their SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens. Sold as an optional accessory, the Tamron A011 lens case (Model LA011) features a padded removable shoulder strap, double zippered closure and a couple of side pockets for your lens accessories and smartphone. The case will go on sale on 15 October 2015 in Japan, and will also be available internationally. Pricing to be confirmed. Additionally, the company announced that their A011TL tripod collar (for the same lens) will also start shipping on 15th October.

To mark their 30th birthday, Eloquent Light Photography Workshops are inviting photographers to enter a prize draw this October for a chance to win one of over 30 great prizes valued at over $10,000. Based in Santa Fe, Eloquent Light was founded by award-art photographer Craig Varjabedian in 1986. The company has conducted workshops at some of the most inspiring locations in the American West, from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast. You can enter the celebration prize draw at the website below. Prizes up for grabs include an Eloquent Light Photography Workshop gift certificate, a fine art photograph by Craig Varjabedian, gorgeous art books, photography equipment and software from Eloquent Light's workshop sponsors.

Palo Alto based startup Light has announced the L16, a new kind of imaging device sporting 16 camera modules. Roughly the size of an iPhone 6S Plus in a case, the Light L16 has 5 cameras with 35mm equivalent lenses, 5 modules with 70mm equivalent primes and 6 units boasting 150mm equivalent telephoto lenses. Each camera module utilises a small imaging chip of the kind typically  used in smartphones. The 35mm equivalent units have a traditional, vertically stacked optical arrangement, whilst the 70mm and 150mm equivalent ones utilise a folded-optics design. When taking a picture, 10 of the cameras fire simultaneously and the resulting images are then "computationally fused" to create a clear, highly detailed final photograph (up to 52 megapixels when shooting at the 35mm or 70mm focal lengths). When working at the 150mm end, there is no superresolution advantage - the final images will have 13 megapixels, which is the native pixel count of the individual sensors used - but having multiple cameras take the same shot at the same time still helps with keeping noise levels down and producing HDR imagery even for moving subjects. Additionally, the Light L16 uses depth mapping to allow for post-capture adjustment of the point of focus and depth of field.

Manfrotto today announced the Off Road ThrilLED continuous light. Designed specifically for GoPro cameras, the Manfrotto Off Road ThrilLED is a compact portable light featuring a high-quality LED with three dimmable levels of intensity, plus Surface Mount Technology for natural skin tones. A simple knob means that the LED light quickly attaches to its super lightweight aluminium bracket, guaranteeing extra stability. The bracket closely fits the GoPro and ensures a perfectly correct alignment of the LED light with the camera. Compatible with the GoPro HERO4, HERO3+ and HERO3 models, the Off Road ThrilLED is priced at £74.95

Manfrotto has launched the Pixi Xtreme and Pixi Smart mini-tripod kits. The Pixi Xtreme consists of a special version of the Pixi with custom graphics in a kit with a GoPro tripod mount adapter, whereas the Pixi Smart (pictured) is a bundle featuring a black Pixi and a universal smartphone clamp. Prices start at £29.95.

Epson today announced the Epson SureColor P400 13-inch photo printer. Designed for photography enthusiasts, advanced amateur photographers and creative hobbyists, the SureColor P400 combines an advanced MicroPiezo AMC printhead with next-generation Epson UltraChrome HG2 pigment inks driven by enhanced AccuPhoto HD imaging technology to produce consistent output with smooth gradations and exhibition-quality prints. The SureColor P400 also offers a comprehensive set of connectivity options including USB 2.0, wireless 802.11n, WiFi Direct and 100 Mbit Ethernet. The printer will be demonstrated for the first time in North America at PhotoPlus Expo, taking place from 22 –24 October at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, and is available now through authorised resellers for $599.