Sony have announced 150 and 100 megapixel back-illuminated medium format sensors that can also record 4K video. Both sensors, named IMX211 and IMX411, will offer a high dynamic range function and 14 bit rich graduation expression. Additionally, the 150 megapixel IMX411 sensor will be capable of recording 8K video at 16fps. Expect to see these sensors appear in the next generation Hasselblad and Fujifilm medium-format digital cameras...

The Canon Photo Print Shop is a free app that enables you to turn photos into unique prints. Currently available for iOS , this quick and easy to use app is intuitive, with useful sizing and cropping features. You simply select the image you want to use and decide what type of product or gift you would like to create. Canon then does the rest, delivering a high quality product with vivid, true-to-life imagery, direct to your door in a matter of days.

The new Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens will have a suggested retail price of £449.99 / $449.00. Sony-E and Micro Four Thirds mounts will be available to purchase in the UK at the start of December 2017 and in the US at the end of November 2017. 

Manfrotto has introduced two new bags for the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum drone. The Aviator Hover-25 is a professional backpack built to carry an aerial and ground camera and personal gear. The Aviator M1 Sling provides a choice of carrying modes including a sling, waist pack and pouch.

The Leica M-P (Typ 240) “Canada Edition” Set has been released to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. With only 25 units available and available exclusively in North America, the limited-edition set will include a special red cowhide leather Leica M-P (Typ 240), a Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 ASPH. lens and a red rope strap. The set also features commemorative design details, including the iconic Canada 150 emblem which consists of 13 diamond shapes forming an eye-catching maple leaf.

The PowerEye Payload is a high-end 4K professional camera system with a mount that can carry up to 2 kg of payload. Attachments include a normal camera, a thermo-camera for night vision, and a gimbal or ‘hook’ to mount and carry up to 2kgs, with remote release.

globellColor is launching a lens cap that will double as a white-balance card. The Magic Lens Cap has one side with areas that are white, non-reflective black and 18 percent gray. 

ON1 Photo RAW 2018 offers photographers accelerated photo management, precise photo development, hundreds of customizable photo effects, fast and beautiful HDR, pano stitching, masking and blending adjustments, layers, and much more.

ON1 Photo RAW 2018 is available for download as a free 30-day trial from the ON1 website. Previous owners of any ON1 app (or ON1 plug-in) can upgrade for $99.99. Those who don’t own an ON1 app can order for $119.99.

The Panasonic G9 is a new flagship compact system camera that boasts a 20 megapixel sensor, 20fps burst shooting with full-time AF or 60fps without, 80 megapixel multi-shot high-resolution mode, 6.5-stops dual image stabilisation, a vari-angle touchscreen, an OLED electronic viewfinder and 4K video recording. We've spent a little time getting to know the Panasonic G9, so check out our first impressions of Panasonic's impressive new compact system camera...

The Panasonic LUMIX G9 is a new flagship compact system camera that offers the highest picture quality in the history of Panasonic cameras. Featuring a 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without a low-pass filter, the Panasonic G9 can capture 80-megapixel equivalent images using the new High Resolution mode. Other key features include a 6.5-stop Dual Image Stabilizer, the world’s fastest AF speed of 0.04 sec, 20 fps (AFC) / 60 fps (AFS) burst shooting, a 3680k pixel OLED Live View Finder with a magnification ratio of 1.66x / 0.83x, a 3.0-inch free-angle LCD screen, a status LCD on top of the camera and AF joystick on the rear, dual UHS-II SD Memory Card slots, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and 4K 60p video recording.

The Panasonic LUMIX G9 will be available from January 2018 in three kit options:

• Body Only (RRP: £1,499 / €1,729)
• M Kit – Panasonic G9 & Panasonic 12-60mm Lens (RRP: £1,699/€1,929)
• L Kit – Panasonic G9 & LEICA 12-60mm Lens (RRP: £2,019 / €2,329)

The Panasonic LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm F2.8 POWER O.I.S. is a compact and lightweight super-telephoto lens. The Panasonic 200mm f/2.8 lens offers a 400mm super-telephoto focal length equivalent, f/2.8 maximum aperture, built-in optical image stabilisation, a rugged dust/splash/freeze--proof design, and a triple linear motor system and max.240 fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-precision auto-focusing.

The Panasonic 200mm lens will go on sale in December 2017 with an RRP of £2,699 (€3,099). The free bundled 1.4x Teleconverter (DMW-TC14) increases the focal length to 560mm.

Want to see exactly how the Panasonic G9 compares with the Panasonic GH5?

Check out our side-by-side hands-on gallery of photos of the Panasonic G9 and GH5 cameras.

Want to see exactly what the new Panasonic Leica 200mm f/2.8 lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Panasonic Leica 200mm f/2.8 lens mounted on the new Panasonic G9 camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Panasonic G9 camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our massive hands-on gallery of photos of the Panasonic Lumix G9 camera, including:

• the Panasonic G9 with the Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 lens
• the Panasonic G9 with the Leica 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 lens
• the Panasonic G9 with the new Leica 200mm f/2.8 lens
• a side-by-side comparison of the Panasonic G9 with the GH5 model
• with the new BGG9E battery grip fitted

You can now save over £130 on Datacolor Spyder products until December 22nd 2017. 

The Vixari is an ultra-portable and multifunctional tripod for smartphones, DSLR cameras, and GoPros. Described as a "next-generation game-changer in the tripod market, Vixari is compatible with a range of cameras, whether it’s a smartphone, a DLSR camera or a GoPro. Vixari has launched on Kickstarter, where the earliest backers may pre-order theirs at up to 50% off of the future retail price.