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Thursday, January 18, 2018

The Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is a new dedicated 1:1 macro prime lens for Fuji's X-series compact system cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 122mm in 35mm terms, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro also features built-in optical image stabilisation and a 9-bladed aperture. Read our Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro review with full-size sample images now...

TetherPro USB-C cables are now available for for photographers shooting tethered with cameras or computers that feature a USB-C connection. Tether Tools now offers USB-C to USB-C cables, and USB-C to USB-A cables for those using USB-C Cameras, such as Hasselblad H6 or X series, Panasonic GH5, Sony a7R III and other new cameras on the market.

TetherPro USB-C cables are now available for for photographers shooting tethered with cameras or computers that feature a USB-C connection. Tether Tools now offers USB-C to USB-C cables, and USB-C to USB-A cables for those using USB-C Cameras, such as Hasselblad H6 or X series, Panasonic GH5, Sony a7R III…

The NiSi S5 is a new 150mm Filter Holder for ultra wide angle lenses. Initially available for two wide-angle lenses, the Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 and the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8, the NiSi S5 allows the simultaneous use of two filters, with an integrated rotating polarizing filter.

The NiSi S5 is a new 150mm Filter Holder for ultra wide angle lenses. Initially available for two wide-angle lenses, the Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 and the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8, the NiSi S5 allows the simultaneous use of two filters, with an integrated rotating polarizing filter.

Cascable Shutter Robot Recipes is a new photography automation tool available on mobile platforms. Alongside a powerful and intuitive recipe editor, Cascable provides tools to ensure your recipe works exactly as intended, including a built-in camera simulator.

Cascable is available to get started with for free from the iOS App Store. Cascable's Pro features come with a free trial when subscribing from $2 per month, or can be unlocked with a one-time $29.99 purchase.

Cascable Shutter Robot Recipes is a new photography automation tool available on mobile platforms. Alongside a powerful and intuitive recipe editor, Cascable provides tools to ensure your recipe works exactly as intended, including a built-in camera simulator.Cascable is available to get started with for free from the iOS App Store…

G-Technology G-SPEED Shuttles are now available with Thunderbolt 3 and ev Series Bay Adapters. The new solutions are designed to meet the demands of professional content creators who need lightning-fast transfer speed and high-capacity storage solution that can easily be moved from the studio to wherever your project takes you, and back.

G-Technology G-SPEED Shuttles are now available with Thunderbolt 3 and ev Series Bay Adapters. The new solutions are designed to meet the demands of professional content creators who need lightning-fast transfer speed and high-capacity storage solution that can easily be moved from the studio to wherever your project takes you…

The three national winners of Huawei and Dazed’s Reveal the Real You community-led photography competition have been announced. Each winner was awarded £10,000 each to donate to a community cause or initiative of their choice.

The three national winners of Huawei and Dazed’s Reveal the Real You community-led photography competition have been announced. Each winner was awarded £10,000 each to donate to a community cause or initiative of their choice.

The new Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO introduces a new focal length for Canon’s specialist range of tilt shift optics. This professional L-series lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 49cm, tilt, shift and rotate movements, plus 1:2 macro functionality. Read our Canon 135mm tilt shift lens review now, complete with full-size sample images...

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Panasonic Lumix is proud to announce a brand new 12 month partnership with the National Trust Newly appointed National Trust Lumix ambassadors will go behind the scenes at special places looked after by the conservation charity to capture unique images and videos.

Panasonic Lumix is proud to announce a brand new 12 month partnership with the National Trust Newly appointed National Trust Lumix ambassadors will go behind the scenes at special places looked after by the conservation charity to capture unique images and videos.

The new Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO is a specialist portrait and product lens for full-frame Canon DSLR cameras. This professional L-series lens offers tilt, shift and rotate movements, plus 1:2 macro functionality. Read our Canon 90mm tilt shift lens review now, complete with full-size sample images...

The Panasonic LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm F2.8 POWER O.I.S. is a new lens that's seemingly perfect for sports and wildlife photographers - 400mm effective focal length, fast f/2.8 aperture, relatively light and compact, and with the option of using a 1.4x or 2x teleconverter to further extend the reach. Read our Leica 200mm f/2.8 review to find out if it can live up to its promise...

The Hasselblad H6D-400C MS is a new 400 megapixel multi-shot camera. With an effective resolution of 400MP (23200 x 17400 pixels) via 6 shot image capture, or 100MP resolution in either 4 shot Multi-Shot capture or single shot mode, the Multi-Shot capture requires the sensor and its mount to be moved at a high-precision of 1 or ½ a pixel at a time via a piezo unit. To capture Multi-Shot images the camera must be tethered to a PC or MAC. The H6D-400c MS will begin shipping March 2018 with a MSRP of € 39,999 / $ 47,995 / £ 36,250 excl. VAT. Pre-orders start on January 16th.

The Hasselblad H6D-400C MS is a new 400 megapixel multi-shot camera. With an effective resolution of 400MP (23200 x 17400 pixels) via 6 shot image capture, or 100MP resolution in either 4 shot Multi-Shot capture or single shot mode, the Multi-Shot capture requires the sensor and its mount to be…

Monday, January 15, 2018

Leica Camera has announced the first two editions of a new line of high-performance Summicron-SL lenses for the Leica SL-System; the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. and the APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Both lenses seamlessly work with the SL-System’s lightning-fast autofocus and, as with all SL-Lenses, have been designed and constructed in Germany with exceptional materials for a long work life.

In the USA the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. and the APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. will be available in February.

In the UK the APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. will be available from 25 January 2018, and the APO-Summicron-SL 90 mm f/2 ASPH. from 8 February 2018 at £3,750 and £4,100 (including VAT) respectively.

In the second half of 2018, Leica will launch two more lenses, the Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. and APO-Summicron-SL 50 mm f/2 ASPH.

Leica Camera has announced the first two editions of a new line of high-performance Summicron-SL lenses for the Leica SL-System; the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. and the APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Both lenses seamlessly work with the SL-System’s lightning-fast autofocus and, as with all SL-Lenses, have been designed and constructed…

The new Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO is a specialist lens for full-frame Canon DSLR cameras that offers tilt, shift and rotate movements, plus 1:2 macro functionality. Read our Canon 50mm tilt shift lens review now, complete with full-size sample images...

The Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS is a new, lightweight, general purpose standard zoom lens, offering a more versatile focal range than the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, plus built-in image stabilisation and a much more affordable price-tag. Read our in-depth Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS review to find out if it's worth the £1199 / $1299 asking price...

Canon are launching a special pricing promotion for new and existing Canon Professional Service (CPS) members at the Imaging USA EXPO 2018 hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This exclusive promotion, offers 20 percent off new, renewed or upgraded CPS gold or platinum memberships for active PPA members.

Canon are launching a special pricing promotion for new and existing Canon Professional Service (CPS) members at the Imaging USA EXPO 2018 hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This exclusive promotion, offers 20 percent off new, renewed or upgraded CPS gold or platinum memberships for active PPA members.

Friday, January 12, 2018

What a strange and exciting time we live in! This is the new Tamron 100-400mm lens for full-frame DSLRs, in a Canon EF fit, mounted on the new Sony A7R III mirrorless camera, via a Sigma MC-11 adapter! Talk about worlds colliding! And it actually works too...

(disclaimer: we've initially reviewed the lens on a Canon 5DS R)

Read our in-depth Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD review

What a strange and exciting time we live in! This is the new Tamron 100-400mm lens for full-frame DSLRs, in a Canon EF fit, mounted on the new Sony A7R III mirrorless camera, via a Sigma MC-11 adapter! Talk about worlds colliding! And it actually works too... (disclaimer: we've initially…

The Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is a very versatile telephoto zoom lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras. Costing much less than rival lenses from Nikon and Canon, whilst being lighter and more compact, is this new Tamron 100-400mm lens worth considering? Read our in-depth Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out...

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Kodak is showcasing its newest flagship Astro Zoom bridge camera at CES 2018, which boasts an impressive 102x zoom lens, a first in its category. The new model is part of the KODAK PIXPRO compact camera range, which starts with Friendly Zoom point and shoots priced well under $100US to the powerful, mega long-zoom Astro Zoom (AZ651 model pictured above) category with prices starting at $129.99 for a 25x zoom up to 65x zoom priced under $400US. No further details about the 102x Astro Zoom camera, including a full name, have been released so far.

Kodak is showcasing its newest flagship Astro Zoom bridge camera at CES 2018, which boasts an impressive 102x zoom lens, a first in its category. The new model is part of the KODAK PIXPRO compact camera range, which starts with Friendly Zoom point and shoots priced well under $100US to…

The Typhoon H Plus is Yuneec's most powerful consumer drone yet, equipped with a high aperture 1-inch sensor camera capable of 20 megapixel stills and 4K resolution video at 60fps. The new model also boasts an improved low-light performance compared to previous models. A continuous rotation gimbal combined with retractable landing gear provides seamless 360-degree unobstructed views. The Typhoon H Plus will retail at $1799.99.

The Typhoon H Plus is Yuneec's most powerful consumer drone yet, equipped with a high aperture 1-inch sensor camera capable of 20 megapixel stills and 4K resolution video at 60fps. The new model also boasts an improved low-light performance compared to previous models. A continuous rotation gimbal combined with retractable…

The Lensbaby 46mm Macro Filter Kit is a new set of +1, +2 and +4 close-up filters. The 46mm Macro Filter Kit is multi-coated to deliver the highest possible contrast and is compatible with the Sweet 35, Sweet 50, Sweet 80, Edge 50, Edge 80, Twist 60 and Creative Bokeh Optics. The Lensbaby 46mm Macro Filter Kit is available now for $49.95.

The Lensbaby 46mm Macro Filter Kit is a new set of +1, +2 and +4 close-up filters. The 46mm Macro Filter Kit is multi-coated to deliver the highest possible contrast and is compatible with the Sweet 35, Sweet 50, Sweet 80, Edge 50, Edge 80, Twist 60 and Creative Bokeh…