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Want to see exactly what the new Canon Powershot SX30IS compact digital camera looks like?
Then check out our hands-on photo gallery of the ultra-zoom Canon Powershot SX30IS compact, sporting its incredible 35x zoom lens.
Want to see exactly what the new Canon Powershot SX30IS compact digital camera looks like? Then check out our hands-on photo gallery of the ultra-zoom Canon Powershot SX30IS compact, sporting its incredible 35x zoom lens.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon lenses look like, including the 8-15mm fisheye?
Then check out our hands-on photo gallery of the new additions to Canon’s extensive range of lenses.
Want to see exactly what the new Canon lenses look like, including the 8-15mm fisheye? Then check out our hands-on photo gallery of the new additions to Canon’s extensive range of lenses.

Samsung are making big noises about their new NX100 compact system camera at Photokina, and we were given the opportunity to test it out for ourselves at an exclusive press event on the Rhine. Lighting was low and subject matter was somewhat limited aboard ship, but these 28 full-size JPEGs taken at a variety of ISO speeds provide some idea of what the NX100 is capable of.

The Leica M9 Titanium is an exclusive special edition made in collaboration with the chief designer of the Volkswagen Group, Walter de’Silva. This special edition is strictly limited to just 500 cameras worldwide, and is offered as a set together with a LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens, whose exterior metal components are also manufactured from solid titanium. The LEICA M9 Titanium set will be available in the UK from the end of November 2010 for £19,800.
The Leica M9 Titanium is an exclusive special edition made in collaboration with the chief designer of the Volkswagen Group, Walter de’Silva. This special edition is strictly limited to just 500 cameras worldwide, and is offered as a set together with a LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens, whose exterior…

The Leica D-LUX 5 is a high-performance compact digital camera with full creative control. Based on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, the Leica DLux 2 features a fast 24-90mm f/2 - 3.3 lens, 1/1.63” sensor and 720p video. The Leica D-LUX 5 is supplied with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 and there’s a full range of optional accessories including the EVF1 electronic viewfinder, CF 22 flash, handgrip and optional bags and cases. The Leica D-LUX 5 will be available in the UK from October 2010 for £630, with the EVF1 costing £270.
The Leica D-LUX 5 is a high-performance compact digital camera with full creative control. Based on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, the Leica DLux 2 features a fast 24-90mm f/2 - 3.3 lens, 1/1.63” sensor and 720p video. The Leica D-LUX 5 is supplied with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 and there’s…

The Leica V-LUX 2 is a new super-zoom compact for travel and nature photography. Based on the Panasonic Lumic DMC-FZ100, the 14 megapixel VLux 2 features a 24x, 25-600mm super-zoom lens, 3’’ rotating LCD display and 1080i-AVCHD Full HD video. The Leica V-LUX 2 is supplied with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 8 and will be available in the UK from October 2010 for £675. An outdoor case will be available for the V-LUX 2 for £135.
The Leica V-LUX 2 is a new super-zoom compact for travel and nature photography. Based on the Panasonic Lumic DMC-FZ100, the 14 megapixel VLux 2 features a 24x, 25-600mm super-zoom lens, 3’’ rotating LCD display and 1080i-AVCHD Full HD video. The Leica V-LUX 2 is supplied with Adobe Photoshop and…

The Leica X1 is now available in elegant black. The X1 Black, which is made in Germany, will have a more coarsely-textured leather trim, and will offer the same high specifications and accessory range as the original model. The Leica X1 Black will be available in the UK from October 2010 for £1,395 (camera only), £1,500 including Leica Ever-Ready Case or £1,790 including Leica Ever-Ready Case, Hand Grip and Viewfinder.
The Leica X1 is now available in elegant black. The X1 Black, which is made in Germany, will have a more coarsely-textured leather trim, and will offer the same high specifications and accessory range as the original model. The Leica X1 Black will be available in the UK from October…

Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 allows you to organise, edit, create and share extraordinary photos. Photoshop CS5’s Content Aware Fill feature has filtered down to the Spot Healing Brush to quickly de-clutter or repair photos, the new Photomerge Style Match automatically applies qualities like contrast or colour tone from one photo to another, and the popular Photoshop Elements Organiser is now available on both the Windows and Mac. Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 for Windows and Mac is available now for Windows and Mac for a suggested retail price £77.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 allows you to organise, edit, create and share extraordinary photos. Photoshop CS5’s Content Aware Fill feature has filtered down to the Spot Healing Brush to quickly de-clutter or repair photos, the new Photomerge Style Match automatically applies qualities like contrast or colour tone from one photo…

The Sigma EF-610 DG SUPER is a new flashgun with a powerful Guide Number of 61. Among the advanced features of the EF 610 DG SUPER is a modeling flash function, multi-pulse flash, TTL wireless flash, FP (high speed) flash, rear-curtain Synchro flash and manual flash mode. The autozoom function automatically sets the optimum illumination angle in accordance with the lens’ focal length in a range from 24mm to 105mm. When the built-in Wide Panel is used, the flash can cover an angle of 17mm. For bounce flash, the flashgun head can be tilted up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, or to the right by 90 degrees.
The Sigma EF-610 DG SUPER is a new flashgun with a powerful Guide Number of 61. Among the advanced features of the EF 610 DG SUPER is a modeling flash function, multi-pulse flash, TTL wireless flash, FP (high speed) flash, rear-curtain Synchro flash and manual flash mode. The autozoom function…

The Sigma EF-610 DG ST flashgun features a powerful Guide Number of 61. The autozoom function automatically sets the optimum illumination angle in accordance with the lens’ focal length in a range from 24mm to 105mm. When the built-in Wide Panel is used, the EF-610 DG ST can cover the angle of 17mm. For bounce flash, the EF-610 DG ST flashgun head can be tilted up by 90 degrees, to the left by 180 degrees, or to the right by 90 degrees. The EF-610 DG ST can also be tilted down by 7 degrees allowing ease of use for close-up photography.
The Sigma EF-610 DG ST flashgun features a powerful Guide Number of 61. The autozoom function automatically sets the optimum illumination angle in accordance with the lens’ focal length in a range from 24mm to 105mm. When the built-in Wide Panel is used, the EF-610 DG ST can cover the…

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm X100 rangefinder-like digital camera looks like?
Then check out our exclusive hands-on photo gallery of the prototype X100 ahead of its debut at tomorrow’s Photokina opening day.
Update: We’ve added some more photos of the X100 from the Fujifilm stand - plus the X100 price has been announced - £900, $999, 999 Euros…
Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm X100 rangefinder-like digital camera looks like? Then check out our exclusive hands-on photo gallery of the prototype X100 ahead of its debut at tomorrow’s Photokina opening day. Update: We’ve added some more photos of the X100 from the Fujifilm stand - plus…

OK, it’s more behind-glass than hands-on, but here’s the new A700 replacement concept that Sony are showing at Photokina.
11 hands-on product shots of the Sony A-series advanced concept camera and super-telephoto lenses.
OK, it’s more behind-glass than hands-on, but here’s the new A700 replacement concept that Sony are showing at Photokina. 11 hands-on product shots of the Sony A-series advanced concept camera and super-telephoto lenses.

Now that the Pentax 645D has made its way onto European shores, we got some time to take photos with this easy-handling 40 megapixel medium-format replacement, albeit only within the creative confines of the Pentax press area. Here are 19 full-size JPEGs taken at a variety of ISO speeds which provide some idea of what the Pentax 645D is capable of.

We briefly got the chance to shoot with the new Olympus E-5 DSLR in sunny Cologne yesterday. As you'd expect from a camera that closely resembles its predecessor, handling is on a par with the previous E-3 model. Without further ado, here are 29 full-size JPEGs taken at a variety of ISO speeds which provide some idea of what the 12 megapixel E-5 is capable of.

The E-5 is Olympus’ new flagship DSLR camera, replacing the venerable E-3 at the top of the professional tree. Rumours are circulating that this will be the last-ever Four Thirds DSLR with a mirror from Olympus, as the company contemplates a mirror-less future.
So if you want to see exactly what the new Olympus E-5 DSLR looks like, then check out our exclusive hands-on photo gallery of the E-5.
The E-5 is Olympus’ new flagship DSLR camera, replacing the venerable E-3 at the top of the professional tree. Rumours are circulating that this will be the last-ever Four Thirds DSLR with a mirror from Olympus, as the company contemplates a mirror-less future. So if you want to see exactly…

At Photokina Sony is showcasing an as yet un-named A-Mount series interchangeable lens camera. Featuring Translucent Mirror Technology, an Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor, and AVCHD Full HD video, this could be a replacement for the venerable A700 (pictured). Also on show are a standard zoom lens, telephoto Lens (500mm F4G), flash and grip suitable for the A-Mount series interchangeable lens camera. In addition Sony have unveiled their lens roadmap for the E-Mount series for 2011 and 2012, with 7 new lenses promised.
At Photokina Sony is showcasing an as yet un-named A-Mount series interchangeable lens camera. Featuring Translucent Mirror Technology, an Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor, and AVCHD Full HD video, this could be a replacement for the venerable A700 (pictured). Also on show are a standard zoom lens, telephoto Lens (500mm…

The Sigma SD1 digital SLR features a 46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor. The 46 megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) X3 image sensor used in the Sigma SD1 captures all primary RGB colours at each and every pixel location, ensuring the capture of full and complete colour. The SD1 is Sigma’s flagship digital SLR model, adopting a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy for its body and O-ring sealing connections to make a weather-resistant design. Other key features of the SD1 DSLR include TYPE I CF Card support, 11 point twin cross sensor AF, and a 3.0 inch TFT colour monitor.
The Sigma SD1 digital SLR features a 46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor. The 46 megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) X3 image sensor used in the Sigma SD1 captures all primary RGB colours at each and every pixel location, ensuring the capture of full and complete colour. The SD1 is…

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a new large aperture telephoto zoom lens with weather resistant construction. One SLD and Two FLD glass elements are used for maximum correction of chromatic aberrations. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The addition of the optional APO 1.4x EX DG and 2x EX DG Tele Converters produces an ultra telephoto zoom lens with AF.
The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a new large aperture telephoto zoom lens with weather resistant construction. One SLD and Two FLD glass elements are used for maximum correction of chromatic aberrations. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would…

The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a new large aperture medium telephoto macro lens. Successor to the 6-year old APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM, this new lens features an OS design offering the latest optical technology and the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The Sigma 150mm’s HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed autofocus as well as full-time manual focus capability.
The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a new large aperture medium telephoto macro lens. Successor to the 6-year old APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM, this new lens features an OS design offering the latest optical technology and the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops…

The GR LENS A12 28 mm F2.5 is a new camera unit for the Ricoh GXR system. Featuring a GR Lens and an APS-C size CMOS sensor, the Ricoh A12 features a 28 mm equivalent GR Lens with a 6-group, 9-element configuration and a 23.6 mm × 15.7 mm (APS-C size) CMOS sensor. The GR LENS A12 28 mm F2.5 will be available from mid to end November 2010.
The GR LENS A12 28 mm F2.5 is a new camera unit for the Ricoh GXR system. Featuring a GR Lens and an APS-C size CMOS sensor, the Ricoh A12 features a 28 mm equivalent GR Lens with a 6-group, 9-element configuration and a 23.6 mm × 15.7 mm (APS-C…