John Lewis are giving one lucky winner the chance to improve their photography skills with a Fujifilm FinePix S4800 camera, worth £129.

The lucky winner is Kay Doherty. Congratulations!

This 16 Megapixel camera boasts 30X optical zoom, superior image quality, 1.3 second start-up time and panorama setting. The S4800 also has 3D shooting capability with two exposures of the same scene being saved in Multi-Picture Format to create realistic 3D effects.

Automatic scene setting detection and the ability to upload photos straight to Facebook make for easy capture and photo sharing in seconds. The FinePix S4800 is perfect for any budding photographer looking to improve their skills, as well as for those simply looking for a good quality on-the-go camera.

Sigma has announced the Sigma dp Quattro line of large-sensor compact cameras, which feature a new-generation Foveon sensor and a radically new design. The Sigma dp1 Quattro, dp2 Quattro and dp3 Quattro each come equipped with a newly developed, APS-C sized Foveon X3 Quattro sensor, which outputs 5424x3616-pixel raw images at the highest resolution setting. Like before, the various models in the dp series differ from each other in the optics: the dp1 Quattro comes with a 19mm (28mm eq.) f/2.8 lens featuring 9 elements in 8 groups and a 9-bladed diaphragm, the dp2 Quattro (pictured) has a 30mm (45mm eq.) f/2.8 lens with 8 elements in 6 groups, while the Sigma dp3 Quattro is equipped with a 50mm (75mm eq.) f/2.8 lens constructed of 10 elements in 8 groups and a 7-bladed iris diaphragm. Availability and pricing have yet to be communicated.

Casio Japan has announced the Exillim EX-100 HS digital camera, which boasts a 28-300mm (eq.) lens with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, 1/1.7-type back-illuminated CMOS sensor and tilting 3.5" LCD screen. Other notable features include manual controls, raw image capture, 6fps continuous shooting with auto focus, on-board Wi-Fi, HDR exposure blending, interval shooting, time-lapse and slow.motion movie recording, electronic level function and an interesting "all-in-focus macro" feature that combines focus bracketing with high-speed continuous shooting to create a focus-stacked image with expanded depth of field. Currently, there is no information on international availability and pricing.

Source: Casio Japan

Manfrotto has announced a new promotion in the United Kingdom, offering a 15% discount on all Kata UK products. Running until the end of July, the promotion is open to UK residents who make an online purchase on the website below. Note that the minimum qualifying order value is £20.

Jorge Torralba, the mastermind behind the highly successful Rangefinderforum.com, ZeissImages.com, LeicaImages.com and JustNEX.com websites, has just announced the launch of FujifilmImages.com, an online gallery dedicated to images captured with Fujifilm cameras or lenses. Besides being a gallery,FujiFilmImages is also an image forum.where participants can comment on and discuss the photos uploaded by members. Additionally, the website lets visitors search for photos taken with a specific lens, camera, focal length or any other combination, while the online Market allows photographers to sell equipment they no longer need.

Panasonic has issued firmware updates for its Lumix DMC-G6 and GF6 compact system camera. Version 1.2 (for both models) improves manual focusing with the new 12-32mm lens and resolves an issue related to wireless communication with iOS devices. For details on how to install the firmware upgrade, visit the website below.

Website: Joint Update Service for Four Thirds Lenses

The Panasonic Lumix GH4 is the world's first compact system camera to feature 4K video shooting. The GH4 can record in multiple high quality video file outputs - including MOV, MP4, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD - with 4K video recording in MOV/MP4, and Full HD video with ultra-high bitrate at 200 Mbps (ALL-Intra) or 100 Mbps (IPB). Boasting an improved 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine processor, along with an enhanced fast and accurate Auto Focus (AF) system (approximately 0.07 seconds), the Panasonic GH4 also has a splashproof and dustproof magnesium alloy full die cast body, 12fps burst shooting, 1/8000th top shutter speed,and Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC technology. Pricing and availability of the new Panasonic Lumix GH4 have yet to be announced.

The Nikon Coolpix P600 is a new digital superzoom camera with a 24-1440mm equivalent 60x zoom lens and on-board Wi-Fi. Other key features include lens-shift Virbration Reduction, a 7fps continuous shooting mode, Full HD 60i video recording capability, a large vari-angle high resolution (921k dots) LCD screen with bright RGBW technology and a customisable function button. The Nikon Coolpix P600 will be available in black and red for £429.99 / €519.00 / $499.95, starting 27 February 2014.

The Nikon Coolpix P340 is a 12-megapixel digital compact camera with a 5.1-25.5mm (24-120 mm eq.) f/1.8-5.6 lens and a 1/1.7-type image sensor. Designed for photography enthusiasts looking for a premium compact camera, the built-in WiFi lets you save and share images easily using your smart device. Meanwhile the multifunctional lens ring offers quick access to various settings like manual focus, shutter speed or ISO.  When quality matters, you can shoot RAW (NRW) images to really make the most of the sensor’s potential, and even process images in-camera, before viewing them clearly on the bright 7.5-cm/3.0-in 921k-dot RGBW screen. Priced at £349.99 / €429.00 / $379.95, the Nikon Coolpix P340 will be available in black and white from 27th February 2014.

The Nikon Coolpix P530 is a 16-megapixel bridge-styled camera with 42x optical zoom and a 921k-dot LCD screen. The 24-1000m (eq.) f/3.0-5.9 lens features Nikon's proprietary Vibration Reduction technology and an optical construction boasting 14 elements in 10 groups, including 4 extra-low-dispersion elements.Other highlights include a 201k dot electronic viewfinder, an electronically controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm, manual exposure control and Full HD movie recording capabilities. The Nikon Coolpix will be available in black for €399.00 / £329.99 / $449.95, starting 13 February 2014.

The 16-megapixel Nikon Coolpix AW120 is a rugged all-weather camera that's waterproof to 18m, shockproof to 2m and freezeproof to -10°C. Key features include an internally stacked 24-120mm (eq.) f/2.8-4.9 lens, built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, world maps and a compass. In addition to capturing 16-megapixel stills, the Nikon Coolpix AW120 is capable of recording Full HD videos with optical zoom. Explorers can even film in slow and fast motion at speeds from 15 to 240fps. The camera's 3.0-in 921k-dot OLED screen display has superior brightness and visibility for clear playback, even underwater or in direct sunlight. Offered in black, blue, camouflage and orange, the Nikon Coolpix AW120 will go on sale on 27 February 2014, priced at £329.99 / €399.00 / $349.95.

The Nikon Coolpix S32 is a 13-megapixel dust-, shock- and waterproof camera designed for the whole family. James Loader, Senior Product Manager for Consumer Products at Nikon UK, comments: “The Coolpix S32 is an easy to use camera that has been designed for use by all the family and, with its tough design and range of features, including a dedicated button for each function, it’s always easy to record key moments in stills or in Full HD video. Fun dedicated filters combined with a 3x optical zoom lens and clear 6.7-cm/2.7-in 230k-dot LCD screen make taking and reviewing great photos second nature." The Nikon Coolpix S32 will be available from 27th February in blue, pink, white and yellow colours, priced at £99.99 / €120.00 / $129.95.

The 16-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S9700 is a slimline camera with 30x optical zoom, manual shooting modes and a 3-in, 921k dot OLED screen. You can set manual and automatic exposure modes (P/S/A/M) and scene modes with the simple turn of a dial and switch to shooting Full HD video with stereo sound quality with the press of a button.  Early subject detection means you’re always ready to shoot whilst Pre-AF shortens the autofocus time. Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS round off the features list. On sale from 27 February 2014, the Nikon Coolpix S9700 will be available in black, red, and white, priced at £329.99 / €399.00 / $349.95.

The 16-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S9600 is a slimline compact camera with 22x optical zoom and wireless connectivity. The 25-550mm (eq.) f/3.4-6.3 lens offers Vibration Reduction to counter camera shake, while the built-in WiFi allows you to transfer photos easily to a smartphone or tablet to share them instantly on social networks or via email. Alternatively, you can use it to turn your smart device into a remote control. Other highlights include a 3" display, Full HD movie recording capability, Easy Panorama mode and high-speed continuous shooting at up to 6.7 frames per second. Hitting the shelves on 27th February, the Nikon Coolpix S9600 will be available in black, red and white for £249.99 / €309.00.

How Photographs Are Sold: Stories and Examples of How Fine Art Photographers Sell Their Work by Alain Briot is a new title from Rocky Nook. The book features first-hand contributions from several successful photographers who earn a living from their artwork, as well as accounts from others who sell their artwork to further their passion. Alain also includes numerous lessons learned from his personal experiences selling his fine art photographs. The 192-page volume is available for $36.95.

The call for entries for this year's Renaissance Photography Prize has been issued. By entering, photographers get their work seen by some of the most highly regarded photography critics, and have the chance to win $10,000 worth of prizes in total, including cash, professional printing, portfolio reviews and valuable international exposure.  Sungle image categories include Belonging, Expression and Transition; and there is a Series category as well. The competition is open to everyone and welcomes entries from all countries. Do note that entry fees apply.