The new NEX-RETRO reversing adapter from Novoflex enables users with Sony E-Mount cameras to reverse mount their existing lenses to achieve closer focus. The Novoflex NEX-RETRO transfers all electronic functions such as aperture control, EXIF data and autofocus, from the reversed lens to the camera body as if it were mounted directly. In addition to reversing the lens on the camera, NEX-RETRO allows the Sony E-Mount system user to incorporate Novoflex bellows systems for even closer focus and greater magnification ratios. Available now, the Novoflex NEX-Retro reversing adapter carries a recommended retail price of $450.

Manfrotto has released Befree Advanced tripod collection. The tripods are sturdy yet portable with easy set-up and operation. They are built with the goal of providing a professional, sturdy solution for photographers using their CSCs and DSLR cameras on the go. The new Befree Advanced Collection has been designed with exciting features and includes two new models which feature the M-lock (twist lock) and the QPL Travel (lever lock). The new Befree Advanced M-lock (twist lock) is the brand-new tripod locking system built to provide a fast, easy to use and compact solution. The Befree Advanced QPL Travel lever lock is a brand-new, lighter version of the locks used by the 190 & 055 collections. These new leg locks make set-up and adjustment easy and secure, providing full stability in all configurations. Both tripods feature new ergonomic leg-angle selectors that are smartly positioned to enable right and left-handed photographers to change shooting perspectives intuitively. The new spider is designed to give maximum stability on all types of terrain whilst ensuring that the tripod is compact enough to fit perfectly into any travel luggage. The new Befree Advanced Collection is available at SRPs ranging from £174.95 to £219.95.

Ricoh today announced a new generation of high-performance Star-series lenses optimised for high-megapixel digital SLR cameras. The first two lenses developed for the new-generation of Star-series quality—the HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and the HD Pentsx-DA* 11-18mm F2.8—will be on display as reference products at Photo Plus Expo 2017 at the Javits Convention Center in New York (October 26-28) and SALON de la PHOTO 2017 in Paris (November 9-13). The HD-Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW is an all-weather full-frame standard prime with a newly-developed Supersonic Direct-drive Motor for faster, quieter AF operation. The HD-Pentax-DA* 11-18mm F2.8 is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C cameras. The full-frame lens will be available from spring 2018, while the zoom lens will hit the shelves in summer 2018.

The Hasselblad X1D-50c (read review) has achieved the highest DxOMark Sensor Score of 102 points for any commercially-available sensor the company has ever tested. The X1D-50c excels in all three of DxOMark’s measurement categories, achieving either the top-ranked or a podium position result in each. At base ISO, the X1D-50c offers outstanding colour depth (Portrait score) of 26.2 bits and a dynamic range (Landscape score) of 14.8 EV. In low light, the X1D-50c achieves the highest-ranked low-light ISO (Sports score) DxOMark  has tested to date (4489 ISO). "Image quality on the Hasselblad X1D-50c is outstanding, crashing through the 100-point barrier to become the highest-scoring commercially-available sensor we’ve tested," DxOMark says. "At 102 points overall, it also achieves either the best, or very close to the best results for both colour depth and dynamic range. Combine that with its 50Mp resolution and mirrorless design, all packaged at a more realistic price tag, the X1D-50c starts to look like a tantalizing prospect."

Tamron today revealed a new ultra-telephoto zoom lens, 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD, for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. The lens delivers fast and precise AF performance and 4 stops of image stabilisation (Vibration Compensation in Tamron parlance) thanks to the manufacturer'shigh-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system. The optical formula comprises 17 elements in 11 groups, includinglens elements for optimal optical design and aberration correction; and an electromagnetic diaphragm system in both the Canon and Nikon versions. The lens is compatible with Tamron's 1.4X tele converter and the Tamron TAP-in Console that enables lens customisations for focus adjustments, VC mechanism adjustments and more. Additionally, an Arca Swiss compatible tripod mount is available as an optional accessory. The new Tamron 100-400mm will be available in both Canon and Nikon mounts from 16th November for $799.

Olympus Japan have released a pair of high-resolution sample photos captured with their brand new M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens. Taken with the lens mounted to an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II compact system camera, these M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO samples were taken at f/1.2 and f/1.6.

Website: Official Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO Sample Images

Olympus Japan have released a couple of high-resolution sample photos captured with their brand new M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO lens. Taken with the lens mounted to an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II compact system camera, these M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO samples were both taken at the lens' maximum aperture of f/1.2.

Website: Official Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO Sample Images

The autumn edition Lomo'Instant Automat Dahab is a new edition of the Lomo’Instant Automat instant film camera (read review).

The Lomo'Instant Automat features a 35mm (eq.) lens with a 43mm filter thread, a simple 3-step zone-focusing system, a built-in flash with a guide number of 9 (in metres), an LED frame counter, unlimited multiple exposures, automatic shutter speed and aperture settings, and an exposure area of 62mm x 46mm. Inspired by beautiful bronze beaches and opulent Egyptian jewellery, the Lomo'Instant Automat Dahab is available as a Single package for £139, or a Combo package, which includes four additional lens attachments, for £169.

Want to see exactly what the new Sony A7R III camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony A7R III camera, including a side-by-side comparison with the previous A7R II model and a look at the internal component parts.

Want to see exactly what the new Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens.

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO is a new, professional-grade portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. The optical construction comprises 14 elements in 10 groups and an iris diaphragm with 9 rounded aperture blades. The back focus and relay lens system allowed a reduction in the number of lens elements required, resulting in a very compact, light-weight lens. Olympus has used optimally placed lens elements to effectively compensate for aberrations such as out-of-focus colour bleeding – a common problem on large-aperture lenses – as well as peripheral colour bleeding. The lens also uses the same Z Coating Nano technology found on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO for sharp, clear image quality that significantly reduces ghosts and flares that tend to occur in backlit shots. The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO lens will be available from late November 2017 for £1,199.99.

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO is a new professional-grade, 34mm equivalent prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The optical formula comprises 15 elements in 11 groups, including aspherical lens elements and includes newly developed ED-DSA (Extra-low Dispersion Dual Super Aspherical) lenses. Olympus claims to be the first manufacturer to successfully mass produce these lens elements which allow a reduction in the number of lenses used and make it possible to achieve a lighter-weight lens with a similar overall length to the M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO (read review). Sporting a dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof construction, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO lens has an angle of view of 65 degrees and a close-focus point of 20cm (measured from the sensor plane). The lens will be available from March 2018 at £1,299.99 including VAT.

The new Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 SQ printer can print square-format photos taken with a smartphone on Instax Share film. Recent years have seen a rise in the sharing of square photos on social media platforms, such as Instagram, with users putting great care into every step of the process, from composition to editing and processing. With the SP-3, users can print beautiful, high quality square images in just 13 seconds to be used in DIY crafts, to decorate with or to give as a gift. Users can print up to 9 photos on one sheet using the “Collage Template”, a feature enabled by the square format of the SP-3, or use “My Template” to add text to printed photos. Available in white and black body colours, the Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 SQ printer can print roughly 6x6cm photos from 800x800-pixel digital images at a resolution of 318 pixels per inch. The printer will be available from November 2017 for $199.95.

DxO today released DxO PhotoLab, successor to the company's highly regarded OpticsPro raw image conversion software, which now incorporates Nik Software's U Point technology. This local adjustment technology allows users, with just a few clicks and Control Points, to make complex selections, which would normally take meticulous, time-consuming work using a brush tool. Following this recent acquisition, DxO PhotoLab is now the only software to offer U Point technology in a non-destructive raw image conversion workflow. To provide photographers with all the tools they need to make local corrections, DxO is rounding out DxO PhotoLab’s feature list with an auto mask retouching brush that’s perfect for making precise selections, especially on portraits, as well as a graduated filter tool that’s useful for landscape photography. These tools share many similarities with Control Points: they give all users access to essential settings options, including exposure, contrast, white balance, micro-contrast, vibrancy, sharpness, and the addition of a bokeh effect. Dxo PhotoLab also includes a repair tool that has been rebuilt from the ground up. The interface is just as simple as before, featuring a simple brush that can be used on the areas that need retouching; but the underlying algorithm provides much better — and faster — results. The Essential and Elite editions of DxO PhotoLab for PC and Mac can be downloaded from the DxO website.

DxO today announced the acquisition of the Nik Collection assets from Google. The Nik Collection is composed of seven desktop plugins for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop that provide a powerful range of photo editing capabilities. The current lineup of the Nik Collection includes Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, HDR Efex Pro, Dfine, Viveza and Sharpener Pro. DxO plans to continue development of the Nik Collection. The current version will remain available for free on DxO’s dedicated website, while a new version is planned for mid-2018.

The Sony A7R III is a new premium compact system camera that boasts a 42 megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, ISO range of 50-102400, 10fps burst shooting, 5.5-stop in-body image stabilisation, a tilting touchscreen and an electronic viewfinder. We've spent some time getting to know the Sony A7R II, so check out our first impressions of Sony's new compact system camera...

The Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is a new super-telephoto prime lens that offers a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture and G Master image quality. Currently in development with a target launch date of Summer 2018, the FE 400mm F2.8 is aimed at professional sports, news and wildlife photographers.

The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is a new standard zoom lens that features the commonly used 24 to 105mm focal length range with outstanding G Lens imaging performance and the most lightweight design in its class.

The FE 24-105mm F4 will ship in Europe in November 2017, priced at approximately £1,200, and $1,300 in the US.