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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

The Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphone features dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics that combine an ultra-sensitive, wide angle primary camera for impressive low-light performance and a secondary 13MP sensor with 2x optical zoom. In the Pro Camera mode you get full manual control over every picture you take, helping you capture photos like a pro. Available from early April, the Nokia 8 Sirocco will retail for a global average retail price of €749.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphone features dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics that combine an ultra-sensitive, wide angle primary camera for impressive low-light performance and a secondary 13MP sensor with 2x optical zoom. In the Pro Camera mode you get full manual control over every picture you take, helping you…

The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is a compact and versatile high magnification macro lens. Optimized for macro shooting between 2.5X – 5X life size, the Laowa 25mm 5x Macro provides a relatively greater depth of field compared to other extreme macro lens in the market. Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K & Sony FE mounts, the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro will cost $399 / £399 with shipping expected to start from late March.  The new lens will also be available to try at the UK Photography Show in Birmingham during 17-20 March 2018.

The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is a compact and versatile high magnification macro lens. Optimized for macro shooting between 2.5X – 5X life size, the Laowa 25mm 5x Macro provides a relatively greater depth of field compared to other extreme macro lens in the market. Available in Canon…

Sony Mobile have announced two new smartphones to headline its flagship range, the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. The XZ2 offers the world’s 1st 4K HDR Movie recording in a smartphone. Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are available globally from March 2018 and both will ship with Android 8.0 Oreo.

Sony are also showcasing a new ultra-high sensitivity camera technology at the Mobile World Congress show. This newly developed dual camera and Sony's  fusion image signal processor allows image capture in extremely dark conditions thanks to its unprecedented ISO sensitivity of 51200 for photos and ISO 12800 for video, which is currently only possible with inter-changeable lens cameras.

Sony Mobile have announced two new smartphones to headline its flagship range, the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. The XZ2 offers the world’s 1st 4K HDR Movie recording in a smartphone. Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are available globally from March 2018 and both will ship with Android 8.…

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones feature Super Slow-mo video, best-in-class low light camera and AR Emojis. Samsung’s Dual Aperture (F1.5 / F2.4) automatically lets in more light when it’s dark and less light when it’s too bright, taking photos that are crisp and clear. Super Slow-mo records dynamic, slow-motion video that captures 960 frames per second. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting in March 16, 2018 in select markets and will be offered in Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue and a new hue, Lilac Purple.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones feature Super Slow-mo video, best-in-class low light camera and AR Emojis. Samsung’s Dual Aperture (F1.5 / F2.4) automatically lets in more light when it’s dark and less light when it’s too bright, taking photos that are crisp and clear. Super Slow-mo records dynamic…

The new LG V30S ThinQ smartphone includes three new intelligent camera features: AI CAM, QLens and Bright Mode. AI CAM analyses subjects in the frame and recommends the optimal shooting mode, while Bright Mode uses algorithms to brighten images by a factor of two for better looking photos without the noise.

The new LG V30S ThinQ smartphone includes three new intelligent camera features: AI CAM, QLens and Bright Mode. AI CAM analyses subjects in the frame and recommends the optimal shooting mode, while Bright Mode uses algorithms to brighten images by a factor of two for better looking photos without the…

The SpiderPro V2 Holster is designed to protect photographers from neck, shoulder and back strain that photographers with heavy DSLRs frequently face. The improved SpiderPro V2 Plate now features anti-slip rubber grips, an anti-twist pin composed of stainless steel for increased strength and an improved design for a seamless carrying experience. Compatible with any tripod, the SpiderPro V2 Plate’s design includes two universal connections suitable for any tripod plate. The SpiderPro V2 is available exclusively at WPPI 2018 and will be available worldwide in March 2018.

The SpiderPro V2 Holster is designed to protect photographers from neck, shoulder and back strain that photographers with heavy DSLRs frequently face. The improved SpiderPro V2 Plate now features anti-slip rubber grips, an anti-twist pin composed of stainless steel for increased strength and an improved design for a seamless carrying…

The Phottix Odin II TTL Flash Triggering System is now available for Pentax cameras. Developed and tested in conjunction with Pentax engineers at Ricoh Imaging in Japan, the Odin II for Pentax bring the power and control of the award-winning Odin and Indra systems to Pentax users. 

The Phottix Odin II TTL Flash Triggering System is now available for Pentax cameras. Developed and tested in conjunction with Pentax engineers at Ricoh Imaging in Japan, the Odin II for Pentax bring the power and control of the award-winning Odin and Indra systems to Pentax users. 

The XCLEAR Anti-gravity Mount allows you to easily mount your GoPro to most flat, smooth surfaces. Millions of suction cups work together to create a super strong vacuum, generating an almost unbelievable fix, inspiring confidence to secure your camera on to any flat, smooth surface.

The XCLEAR Anti-gravity Mount allows you to easily mount your GoPro to most flat, smooth surfaces. Millions of suction cups work together to create a super strong vacuum, generating an almost unbelievable fix, inspiring confidence to secure your camera on to any flat, smooth surface.

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 24-inch pen display joins the previously introduced 13 and 16-inch models to form a comprehensive range of sizes for every need and workspace. The brilliant 4k display, 98% Adobe RGB color accuracy and a billion colors deliver a true-to-life visual experience. The Cintiq Pro 24 pen display models are available in the U.S., Japan and selected European countries as of March, with prices ranging from £1,899.99 to £2,399.99. The Pen & Touch version of Cintiq Pro 24 will be available in May 2018.

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 24-inch pen display joins the previously introduced 13 and 16-inch models to form a comprehensive range of sizes for every need and workspace. The brilliant 4k display, 98% Adobe RGB color accuracy and a billion colors deliver a true-to-life visual experience. The Cintiq Pro 24 pen…

The Wacom Cintiq Pro Engine is a compact PC module that converts the Cintiq Pro into a powerful Windows 10 workstation. The modular Cintiq Pro Engine slots into the back of the Cintiq Pro 24, eliminating the space, cable clutter and compatibility issues that often result from  using external computers and laptops. There are two versions of Cintiq Pro Engine, i5 (£2,399.99) and Xeon (£3,419.99), available as of May 2018 in Japan, US and selected countries in Europe.

The Wacom Cintiq Pro Engine is a compact PC module that converts the Cintiq Pro into a powerful Windows 10 workstation. The modular Cintiq Pro Engine slots into the back of the Cintiq Pro 24, eliminating the space, cable clutter and compatibility issues that often result from using external computers…

Mountainsmith have launched their latest series of adventure photography packs, designed in collaboration with world-renowned adventure photographers Andy Mann and Keith Ladzinski. The new camera pack line is composed of 6 separate products designed to protect and organize your camera equipment in the most extreme conditions.

Mountainsmith have launched their latest series of adventure photography packs, designed in collaboration with world-renowned adventure photographers Andy Mann and Keith Ladzinski. The new camera pack line is composed of 6 separate products designed to protect and organize your camera equipment in the most extreme conditions.

Monday, February 26, 2018

The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. is a new super telephoto lens that offers an effective focal length of 100-400mm. The third lens to be introduced as part of the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series, the Paansonic 50-200mm is compatible with both the 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. will be available from the end of May priced at £1599.99 / $1699.99.

The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. is a new super telephoto lens that offers an effective focal length of 100-400mm. The third lens to be introduced as part of the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series, the Paansonic 50-200mm is compatible with both the 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. The…

Last week we spent some time shooting with the new Canon EOS M50 compact system camera in London, UK, at the official Canon press event for the M50, EOS 4000D, and EOS 2000D cameras. Check out our first impressions of using the Canon M50 camera now...

Last week we spent some time shooting with the new Canon EOS M50 compact system camera in London, UK, at the official Canon press event for the M50, EOS 4000D, and EOS 2000D cameras. Check out our first impressions of using the Canon M50 camera now...

Last week we spent some time shooting with the new Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D DSLRs in London, UK, at an official Canon press event. Check out our first impressions of using the Canon 2000D and 4000D cameras now...

Last week we spent some time shooting with the new Canon EOS 2000D and 4000D DSLRs in London, UK, at an official Canon press event. Check out our first impressions of using the Canon 2000D and 4000D cameras now...

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images and movies taken with the Canon EOS M50 compact system camera. The Canon EOS M50 is a new mirrorless camera that features a 24 megapixel sensor and 4K video recording.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images and movies taken with the Canon EOS 2000D DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 2000D is a new DSLR camera that features a 24 megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images and movies taken with the Canon EOS 4000D DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 4000D is a new DSLR camera that features an 18 megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording.

​Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI flash. The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI is a new flash that features artifical intelligence to help it automatically work out the best bounce settings for any given scenario.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS M50 compact system camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS M50 camera, including both white and black colours, all the menu screens and a side-by-side comparison with the EOS M100 camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS M50 compact system camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS M50 camera, including both white and black colours, all the menu screens and a side-by-side comparison with the EOS M10…

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS 2000D DLSR camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 2000D camera, including a side-by-side comparison with the EOS 4000D camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS 2000D DLSR camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 2000D camera, including a side-by-side comparison with the EOS 4000D camera.