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Friday, April 20, 2018

Capture One 11.1 is a new feature release to the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. Improved Styles and presets workflow, support for 11 new cameras, including Sony A7 Mk III and Fuji X-H1 and 10 new lenses, including Tamron lenses for both Nikon and Canon, and an all-new Resource Hub are among the latest updates.   

Capture One 11.1 is a new feature release to the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. Improved Styles and presets workflow, support for 11 new cameras, including Sony A7 Mk III and Fuji X-H1 and 10 new lenses, including Tamron lenses for both Nikon and Canon, and an…

The World Photography Organisation has named the overall winners of the prestigious 2018 Sony World Photography Awards at a London ceremony. The coveted Photographer of the Year title was presented to British artist Alys Tomlinson for her series Ex-Voto, winning the photographer $25,000 (USD).

The World Photography Organisation has named the overall winners of the prestigious 2018 Sony World Photography Awards at a London ceremony. The coveted Photographer of the Year title was presented to British artist Alys Tomlinson for her series Ex-Voto, winning the photographer $25,000 (USD).

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

In response to Elinchrom's recent decision to pull out of Photokina 2018 and rumours that Canon were about to follow suit, Photokina have confirmed that the 35th edition of the show will be full and will include Canon, Nikon, Sony, Leica and others.

In response to Elinchrom's recent decision to pull out of Photokina 2018 and rumours that Canon were about to follow suit, Photokina have confirmed that the 35th edition of the show will be full and will include Canon, Nikon, Sony, Leica and others.

The Canon EOS 2000D / Digital Rebel T7 is a new entry-level DSLR aimed squarely at new users looking to dip their toe into the world of interchangeable lens cameras. Does the EOS 2000D offer a step-up in quality from a compact camera or smartphone, and can it take on and beat its main rival, the Nikon D3400? Find out by reading our in-depth Canon EOS 2000D / Digital Rebel T7 review...

The Billingham Hadley Small Pro is a new premium messenger shoulder bag aimed at professional photographers and demanding enthusiasts. Read our Billingham Hadley Small Pro review now to find out what this bag has to offer...

Monday, April 16, 2018

The new Xperia XZ2 Premium has one of the most remarkable cameras ever made in a smartphone. It boasts the world’s highest ISO 12800 sensitivity for video recording in a smartphone, as well as ultra-high sensitivity 51200 for photos.

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium will be available globally from Summer 2018 and will ship with Android 8.0 Oreo.

The new Xperia XZ2 Premium has one of the most remarkable cameras ever made in a smartphone. It boasts the world’s highest ISO 12800 sensitivity for video recording in a smartphone, as well as ultra-high sensitivity 51200 for photos. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium will be available globally from Summer…

Sigma have just announced the pricing and delivery dates for the seven new Sony E-mount Art prime lenses.

Sigma have just announced the pricing and delivery dates for the seven new Sony E-mount Art prime lenses.

The Pentax K-1 Mark II is a modest upgrade of the 18-month-old K-1 35mm full-frame DSLR camera, principally adding just three new features. Are they enough to warrant upgrading and do they keep the Mark II competitive? Find out by reading our Pentax K-1 Mark II review...

The Phottix Luna II 60 Folding Beauty Dish makes taking a beauty dish on location easy. It folds down and is easier to transport than traditional metal beauty dishes.

The Phottix Luna II 60 Folding Beauty Dish makes taking a beauty dish on location easy. It folds down and is easier to transport than traditional metal beauty dishes.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Skylum Software today released the latest free update to Luminar 2018 which brings significant performance enhancements, improved RAW conversion and key-feature parity of Mac and Windows versions with Batch processing, Free Transform, and Flip and Rotate features on Windows.

Visit the Luminar web site to try it out for free, and remember to use coupon code "PHOTOBLOG" to save $10/£9 on the asking price.

Skylum Software today released the latest free update to Luminar 2018 which brings significant performance enhancements, improved RAW conversion and key-feature parity of Mac and Windows versions with Batch processing, Free Transform, and Flip and Rotate features on Windows. Visit the Luminar web site to try it out for free…

The Canon EOS M50 is a surprisingly capable mid-range mirrorless camera, at least on paper, offering a specification list that in many ways out-does the company's flagship M5 model. Does it live up to it's full potential though? Find out by reading our Canon EOS M50 expert review...

The GITZO Adventury Backpacks are new premium bags have been designed to provide long-lasting comfort and safeguard all the equipment required by professional bird, wildlife, nature and landscape photographers. 

The GITZO Adventury Backpacks are new premium bags have been designed to provide long-lasting comfort and safeguard all the equipment required by professional bird, wildlife, nature and landscape photographers. 

Fujifilm is set to release the "FUJINON GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR" lens and accompanying “FUJINON Teleconverter GF 1.4X TC WR" in May 2018, the seventh and eighth lenses in the GF lens series.

The GF250mm, GF1.4x TC, MCEX18/45G will be available at the end of May 2018, priced as follows:

GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR Lens £2,899.00

Macro Extension Tube for GF Lenses -18mm (MCEX-18G WR) £ 289.00

Macro Extension Tube for GF Lenses -45mm (MCEX-45G WR) £ 289.00

1.4x Teleconverter for use with GF250mm lens (GF1.4X TC WR) £ 749.00

Fujifilm is set to release the "FUJINON GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR" lens and accompanying “FUJINON Teleconverter GF 1.4X TC WR" in May 2018, the seventh and eighth lenses in the GF lens series.The GF250mm, GF1.4x TC, MCEX18/45G will be available at the end of May 2018, priced…

Fujifilm will release a free firmware update for the GFX 50S (GFX 50S) medium format mirrorless digital camera in May 2018.

Fujifilm will release a free firmware update for the GFX 50S (GFX 50S) medium format mirrorless digital camera in May 2018.

Fujfilm will release free firmware updates for the  X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F X Series digital cameras in late April and May.

Fujfilm will release free firmware updates for the  X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F X Series digital cameras in late April and May.

Canon is accepting entries for its New Cosmos of Photography 2018 (41st edition) competition from 18 April. The New Cosmos of Photography is open to entrants globally and is Canon’s cultural project to discover, nurture and support new photographers.

Canon is accepting entries for its New Cosmos of Photography 2018 (41st edition) competition from 18 April. The New Cosmos of Photography is open to entrants globally and is Canon’s cultural project to discover, nurture and support new photographers.

MindShift Gear’s new Exposure shoulder bags are storm-resistant carrying solutions for the active photographer in virtually any outdoor environment.

MindShift Gear’s new Exposure shoulder bags are storm-resistant carrying solutions for the active photographer in virtually any outdoor environment.

The new Bexar Vagabond Leather Camera Strap is made by hand in America.

The new Bexar Vagabond Leather Camera Strap is made by hand in America.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Elinchrom have announced that they will not be exhibiting at Photokina 2018 in September. “After close to 30 successive participations we feel this is a transitional year for photokina and this break will help Elinchrom to analyse and refocus on what is really important for our customers in the coming years.” said Simon Whittle, CEO of Elinchrom.

Elinchrom have announced that they will not be exhibiting at Photokina 2018 in September. “After close to 30 successive participations we feel this is a transitional year for photokina and this break will help Elinchrom to analyse and refocus on what is really important for our customers in the coming…

PolarPro QuartzLine Camera Filters are new professional-focused filters for DSLRs, mirrorless and cinema cameras. Constructed of 99.9% pure fused quartz, the QuartzLine Filters set a new bar for light transmission and purity as the rare, fused quartz element delivers an extremely low refractive index compared to traditional filters. QuartzLine is available in a full collection of UV filters, polarizers, neutral density filters, and hybrid polarizing/ND filters. Filter sizes range from 37mm up to 82mm, and an array of step-up rings are offered to ensure shooters are able to use the glass on any of their lenses.

PolarPro QuartzLine Camera Filters are new professional-focused filters for DSLRs, mirrorless and cinema cameras. Constructed of 99.9% pure fused quartz, the QuartzLine Filters set a new bar for light transmission and purity as the rare, fused quartz element delivers an extremely low refractive index compared to traditional filters. QuartzLine is…