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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

The PhotoX Awards aims to discover and showcase international contemporary photography by artists worldwide.

The PhotoX Awards aims to discover and showcase international contemporary photography by artists worldwide.

The Olympus E-PL9 is a new entry-level compact system camera that features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, a built-in flash, 3-axis in-camera image stabilisation, a tiltable LCD touchscreen, 4K video recording, TruePic VIII processor from the flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera, and Bluetooth and Wi-fi connectivity. We've spent a little time getting to know the Olympus PEN E-PL9, so check out our first impressions of this new mirrorless camera...

The Olympus E-PL9 is a new entry-level compact system camera that features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, a built-in flash, 3-axis in-camera image stabilisation, a tiltable LCD touchscreen, 4K video recording, TruePic VIII processor from the flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera, and Bluetooth and Wi-fi connectivity. We've…

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Olympus E-PL9 compact system camera. The Olympus E-PL9 is a new entry-level mirrorless camera that features a 16 megapixel sensor, 3-axis image stabilization and 4K video recording.

Want to see exactly what the new Olympus PEN E-PL9 camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Olympus E-PL9 camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Olympus PEN E-PL9 camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Olympus E-PL9 camera.

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a new entry-level compact system camera aimed at smartphone users who are looking to upgrade. The E-PL9 offers a touchscreen interface, 3-axis in-body stabilization, 4K movies, a new built-in flash, 121 AF points covering most of the image area, combined Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi connectivity, new Advanced Photo (AP) mode, and the TruePic VIII image processor from the flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera.

Due for delivery in mid-March, the Olympus PEN E-PL9 will be available in white, black or brown as body only or in a kit with lens:

  • Olympus PEN E-PL9 body only at £579.99 RRP incl. VAT from mid-March 2018
  • Olympus PEN E-PL9 with M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Pancake lens at £649.99 RRP from mid-March 2018


The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a new entry-level compact system camera aimed at smartphone users who are looking to upgrade. The E-PL9 offers a touchscreen interface, 3-axis in-body stabilization, 4K movies, a new built-in flash, 121 AF points covering most of the image area, combined Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi connectivity…

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Save up to $500 off select Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras in the Sony Trade In & Savings Event. The trade-in event is running in addition to great instant savings on full frame cameras which are running up to another $500 in savings.

Save up to $500 off select Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras in the Sony Trade In & Savings Event. The trade-in event is running in addition to great instant savings on full frame cameras which are running up to another $500 in savings.

The new Honor 9 Lite smartphone features four cameras, with dual-lens 13MP and 2MP cameras on both the front and back. It also has an exquisitely designed glass case with nano-scale optical coating, giving a mirror-like effect, all for just £199.99 in the UK. The Honor 9 Lite will be available for purchase from February 6 onwards.

The new Honor 9 Lite smartphone features four cameras, with dual-lens 13MP and 2MP cameras on both the front and back. It also has an exquisitely designed glass case with nano-scale optical coating, giving a mirror-like effect, all for just £199.99 in the UK. The Honor 9 Lite will be…

Monday, February 5, 2018

Fotospeed Platinum Cotton 305 is a new and innovative paper developed in collaboration with landscape photographer Joe Cornish which delivers excellent archival quality. Platinum Cotton 305 is 100% cotton, acid & OBA free fine art paper with a smooth natural white surface, and the latest coating technologies to achieve a wide colour gamut and pin sharp detail.

Fotospeed Platinum Cotton 305 is a new and innovative paper developed in collaboration with landscape photographer Joe Cornish which delivers excellent archival quality. Platinum Cotton 305 is 100% cotton, acid & OBA free fine art paper with a smooth natural white surface, and the latest coating technologies to achieve a…

The new Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT is a powerful, high-performance twin flash for macro and portrait photographers. Offering fast recycle times, a refined interface and the ability to control additional Speedlites, read our Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT review to find out what it can do...

Meike are set to announce three new lenses very soon - the 50mm F/1.7, 25mm F/2.0 and 25mm T2.2 Cine. All three new Meike lenses will be manual focus and available for Canon/Nikon/Sony/Olympus/Panasonic/Fujifilm mirrorless cameras.

Meike are set to announce three new lenses very soon - the 50mm F/1.7, 25mm F/2.0 and 25mm T2.2 Cine. All three new Meike lenses will be manual focus and available for Canon/Nikon/Sony/Olympus/Panasonic/Fujifilm mirrorless cameras.

The new Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 FE lens will be available in Japan on February 15th. The suggested retail price (excluding tax) will be ¥ 85000.

The new Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 FE lens will be available in Japan on February 15th. The suggested retail price (excluding tax) will be ¥ 85000.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Asus Zenfone 4 smartphone. The Asus Zenfone 4 is a 5.5-inch mid-range smartphone accompanied by the strap-line "We Love Photo". It has a dual-lens camera with optical image stabilization, with a large F1.8 aperture main lens and a 120° / 12mm wide-angle secondary lens, ultrafast 0.03 seconds phase-detection and subject-tracking auto-focus, plus 4K UHD video recording.

From March 1st through April 5th 2018, professional photographers and up-and-coming photographers up to 25 years old will be able to submit entries for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award. The competition calls for the submission of self-contained series, between ten and a maximum of twelve images, in which the photographers perceive and document the interaction between man and their environment in a creative and ground-breaking style.  Last year’s competition attracted over 2,700 entries from 104 countries.

From March 1st through April 5th 2018, professional photographers and up-and-coming photographers up to 25 years old will be able to submit entries for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award. The competition calls for the submission of self-contained series, between ten and a maximum of twelve images, in which the photographers…

Thursday, February 1, 2018

The Canon LEGRIA HF G26 is a new Full HD camcorder designed to satisfy video enthusiasts’ creative needs and instill confidence when capturing content. The compact and portable LEGRIA HF G26 offers a 28.8mm wide-angle lens with 20x optical zoom, superb optics, low-light capability and 8-blade circular aperture, which can create beautiful circular bokeh effects.

The LEGRIA HF G26 will be available from April 2018 for £899.99 / €1089.99.

The Canon LEGRIA HF G26 is a new Full HD camcorder designed to satisfy video enthusiasts’ creative needs and instill confidence when capturing content. The compact and portable LEGRIA HF G26 offers a 28.8mm wide-angle lens with 20x optical zoom, superb optics, low-light capability and 8-blade circular aperture, which can…

The Kennel Club begins its search once more for the best dog photographers around the world as its annual Dog Photographer of the Year competition launches today. The competition is free to enter and will be accepting submissions until 4th April 2018.

The Kennel Club begins its search once more for the best dog photographers around the world as its annual Dog Photographer of the Year competition launches today. The competition is free to enter and will be accepting submissions until 4th April 2018.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images (JPEG and Raw) and videos taken with the YI M1 compact system camera using the latest firmware version. The Chinese-made YI M1 is an affordable Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that has a Sony Exmor 20 megapixel sensor and can record 4K video at 30fps, all for under £350 / $350 with a 12-40mm zoom lens.

The Kodak Mini Shot Instant Camera combines a 10 megapixel digital camera with an instant printer, allowing you to aim, snap and print credit-card-sized photos. You can also edit, share, save and transfer those images via the Bluetooth connection, and print out images from your smartphone on the Kodak Mini Shot. Is this the ultimate instant camera? Find out now by reading our Kodak Mini Shot review...

Version 1.1.3 of Aurora HDR 2018 brings new and improved features for both MAC and Windows users.

Version 1.1.3 of Aurora HDR 2018 brings new and improved features for both MAC and Windows users.

The Fujfilm X-A20 is a new mirrorless camera aimed at beginners. The 16.3 megapixel Fuji XA20 has a 3.0-inch, 180-degree flip-up "Selfie" screen with touch control and interestingly Eye AF, built-in pop-up flash, Wi-Fi function, shooting mode dial, electronic shutter with a top speed of 1/32000 seconds, and a small and lightweight retro design that weighs just 494 grams with the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ kit lens. 

The Fujfilm X-A20 is a new mirrorless camera aimed at beginners. The 16.3 megapixel Fuji XA20 has a 3.0-inch, 180-degree flip-up "Selfie" screen with touch control and interestingly Eye AF, built-in pop-up flash, Wi-Fi function, shooting mode dial, electronic shutter with a top speed of 1/32000 seconds, and a small…

The Panasonic GF10 / GF90 is a new mirrorless camera aimed at beginners. Accompanied by the strapline "My First Mirrorless", the GF10 / GF90 has a special "4K Selphy" mode that allows you to shoot selfies using the camera's 4K Photo 30fps high speed continuous shooting mode. The 16 megapixel DC-GF10 also sports a new color, now available in Black, White or Orange, a redesigned grip that looks suspiciously like the one found on the Olympus E-PL8, and it uses Micro SD memory cards. Sales of the Panasonic GF10 / GF90 will start in Japan on February 22nd 2018. Note that there is no difference in product specifications between the DC-GF10 / DC-GF90 part numbers.

The Panasonic GF10 / GF90 is a new mirrorless camera aimed at beginners. Accompanied by the strapline "My First Mirrorless", the GF10 / GF90 has a special "4K Selphy" mode that allows you to shoot selfies using the camera's 4K Photo 30fps high speed continuous shooting mode. The 16 megapixel…