Olympus have just released a new lens roadmap that contains at least 8 new future lenses.

They are:

• M.Zuiko Pro Telephoto Zoom Lens (possibly 50-225mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Telephoto Zoom Lens (possibly 70-250mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Wide Zoom Lens (possibly 8-25mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Standard Zoom Lens (possibly 12-40mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Bright Prime Lenses
  
• M.Zuiko High Magnification Zoom Lens (possibly 14-210mm)
• M.Zuiko Super Telephoto Zoom Lens (possibly 100-400mm)

The Olympus lens roadmap doesn't indicate each of these lenses will actually be released, other than referring to them as "future lenses".

Olympus are launching a special silver edition of their Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera in commemoration of Olympus' 100th Anniversary in 2019.

The silver version will be released in a limited edition of only 2,000 units worldwide and feature the same functionalities as the black E-M1 Mark II. It will go on sale in late February 2019 priced at £1499.99.

The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a new professional mirrorless camera offering enhanced reliability and performance.

The most compact and lightweight camera system in its class, the EM1X features a 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor, Cinema 4K movie recording, 18fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking, the world’s best image stabilization, a re-developed and fast autofocus system, an integrated vertical grip, and two TruePic VIII image processors allowing for high-speed responsiveness and handheld High Res Shots.

The Olympus E-M1X will be available from late February, body only, priced at £2799.99 / 2999 EUR.

In addition, Olympus are introducing the FL-700WR high-performance electronic flash and the Wireless Commander FC-WR andWireless Receiver FR-WR accessories.

Finally, Olympus have announced the development of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO super telephoto zoom lens and the M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20. Combining both products will make handheld super telephoto shooting possible at 2000mm (35mm equivalent). Both products are scheduled to go on sale in 2020.

Kenko have released new 2x and 1.4x teleconverters for Nikon and Canon DSLRs. The TELEPLUS HD pro 1.4x DGX and TELEPLUS HD pro 2x DGX feature redesigned optics and multi-layer coatings to match contemporary high-resolution DSLR cameras and lenses.

ColorNavigator 7 from EIZO makes calibration simple and produces predictable results for photography, design, print and video creation ColorNavigator 7, which is now available as a free download, has multiple colour modes so you can choose the one that matches your field’s target values, giving you the ability to calibrate every colour mode simultaneously and schedule automatic calibration to maintain colour accuracy.

GoPro have released Firmware v2.0 for the Fusion camera which adds 5.6K video recording at 24fps. The Beta firmware also introduces a 5.6K/24fps time lapse mode and longer night/time lapse photo intervals.

Nikon have announced a new super-zoom camera, the Coolpix A1000. The Nikon A1000 boasts a 35x optical zoom (24–840mm), a new built-in electronic viewfinder, a tilting touchscreen monitor, 4K movies and RAW image recording.

It will be available from 31st January 2019 in the UK priced at £409 and in March in the US at $479.95.

Nikon have announced a new super-zoom camera, the Coolpix B600. The Nikon B600 offers a 60x optical zoom (24–1440mm), a 3 inch, 921k-dot monitor, Full HD video and a sturdy grip. It will be available from February 2019 in the UK priced at £329 and in March in the US at $329.95.

The Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is a new telephoto zoom Lens for the GFX medium format camera system. The lens is the first telephoto zoom lens of its kind that has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 79-158mm. Thanks to its optical image stabiliser and weather resistant construction, the GF100-200mm is ideal for photographers shooting landscape and nature photography.

The GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR will be available from 14th February 2019 for $1999.

Olympus have registered a new camera at the United States Federal Communications Commission, which some sites are claiming will be called the Olympus E-M1X.

Olympus USA have released a short teaser video for the Olympus OM-D EM1X, which now has a scheduled launch date of January 24th 2019.

"It won’t be long until the new OM-D camera from Olympus hits the shops – giving you something to look forward to in this new year. Dedicated to meeting the demands of professional photographers, this OM-D fits the bill when it comes to easy handling, advanced technology and high-level features. Watch the video and see for yourself!"

"Test the new OM-D. Get exclusive event infos and be one of the first to try the new OM-D when it comes out and experience personally how it is the perfect tool for photo assignments and shoots. Indoors, outdoors, for any genre and style in all kinds of weather, the new OM-D will wow you."

The 18 second video shows the EM1X being used at several sporting events, including at a swimming pool and a beach, suggesting that this new camera will be rugged enough and fast enough for professional level sports photography.

Olympus have posted another 19-second teaser video on YouTube, which shows a few more glimpses of the upcoming OM-D EM1X being used at a motorsports event, plus a shadowy silhouette of the rear of the camera.

On January 16th, Olympus released a third teaser video, this time showing the E-M1X being used in the great outdoors, strongly hinting at a high level of weatherproofness.

Measuring 144.37 x 146.765 x 75.345mm, the Olympus E-M1X will be a sports camera with a built-in battery grip, at least according to 43rumors.com, and will be released in January 2019.

Leaked images showing the Olympus OM-D E-M1X have now emerged from rumor site 43rumors, showing what seems to be a legitimate pre-production version of the camera. As you can see, its pretty big for Mirco Four Thirds camera, especially with the vertical battery grip attached!

Rumored specs include a new 20 megapixel sensor, a 50 megapixel handheld high-resolution shooting mode, swivelling LCD screen, AF joystick (first time on an Olympus camera), 18fps burst shooting, and an incredible 7.5 stops of image stabilisation.

The new Olympus OM-D E-M1X should make a more official appearance in January 2019, with actual release slated for the 24th January.

The Sony Alpha A9 camera will receive several major enhancements to its autofocus (AF) performance and image quality, as well as a variety of new features that are designed to improve the overall workflow for professional photographers.

In addition, new software updates for the Alpha A7R III and A7 III will be available, adding the latest ‘Real-time Eye AF’ enhancements and interval recording capabilities.

Sony has announced the release of a new ‘Imaging Edge’ mobile application plus several updates to the ‘Remote’, ‘Viewer’ and ‘Edit’ desktop applications, that will bring new features to all Sony imaging customers ranging from casual hobbyists to working professionals.

Sony have just announced the new A6400 APS-C mirrorless camera. Here are the key specifications of the A6400:

• 24.2 megapixel sensor
• World's fastest autofocus - 0.02 secs
• Real-time Eye AF with AI-based subject recognition
• Real-time AF tracking with AI-based subject recognition
• 425 PDAF and 425 Contrast detection AF points
• 84% AF area coverage
• 11fps continuous shooting with continuous AF/AE tracking, bursts up to 116 JPEGs, 8fps in silent mode
• ISO 102400 (expanded)
• 4K HDR (HLG) recording, 30fps, 8-bit
• 6K over sampling, 100Mbps bit rate
• 180-degree tilting monitor
• Touchscreen operation
• XGA OLED viewfinder
• In-body timelapses

The Sony Alpha A6400 will ship in Europe in February 2019 priced at approximately £950 / $900 / €1050. It will also be offered as a kit with the SELP1650 lens priced at approximately £1,000 or in a kit with the SEL18135 lens priced at approximately £1,300.

Sony have also announced the new Imaging Edge mobile app for the Alpha system, and upcoming new firmware updates for the Alpha A9 (Version 5.0, March 2019), A7R III and A7 III (Version 3.0, April 2019) and the Alpha A9 again (Version 6.0, Summer 2019).

You can view some official Sony A6400 sample images here.

X-Rite has teamed up with Serif to offer a free software licence of Affinity Photo for macOS or Windows worth £48.99 when purchasing a qualifying X-Rite product.