Canon is developing a new Multi-Purpose Module Camera, the MM100-WS. Measuring approximately 1.57"x1.57"x0.85", the multi-purpose module camera has a highly customisable body designed to accommodate various module solutions, and features a high-level of dust and moisture resistance and durability needed for a wide range of applications. In addition, the camera is capable of capturing images in low-light environments with as little as 1 lux of illumination. The Canon MM100-WS Multi-Purpose Camera will be on display in the Canon booth at IBC, SEECAT and Inter BEE 2017.

The Phase One IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back is based on a new CMOS sensor designed to capture color as perceived by the human eye. Developed by Sony and Phase One, the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back incorporates new Bayer Filter color technology to render color more authentically than ever. The suggested price for the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic Digital Back is $44,990 USD.

Phase One today announced the fourth major feature update for its XF Camera System. This update emphasizes autofocus control and precision, further enhancing the ever-evolving XF Camera System.

Apple today unveiled their iPhone X smartphone, featuring an 5.8" edge-to-edge Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1125x2436 pixels. The dustproof and water resistant device makes do without a Home button, and uses Face ID technology to recognise the user, unlock the phone, gain access to secure apps and authenticate purchases via Apple Pay. Face ID utilises a state-of-the-art TrueDepth camera system made up of a dot projector, infrared camera and flood illuminator, and is powered by an A11 Bionic chip to accurately map and recognise a face. The new 7-megapixel TrueDepth camera that enables Face ID features wide colour capture, auto image stabilisation and precise exposure control, and brings Portrait mode to the front camera for enhanced selfies with a simulated shallow depth-of-field effect. The iPhone X also features a redesigned dual 12-megapixel rear camera system with dual optical image stabilisation. The ƒ/1.8 aperture on the wide-angle camera joins an improved ƒ/2.4 aperture on the telephoto camera for superior low-light performance. An improved Apple-designed image signal processor delivers advanced pixel processing, wide colour capture, faster autofocus in low light and better HDR photos. A new quad-LED True Tone Flash offers better light uniformity and includes Slow Sync, resulting in more uniformly lit backgrounds and foregrounds. Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting on both the front and rear cameras brings "dramatic studio lighting effects" to the iPhone and allows customers to capture portraits with a shallow depth-of-field effect in five different lighting styles. The Apple iPhone X will be available in silver and space grey in 64GB and 256GB models starting at $999.

Apple today revealed their new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus smartphones. The new models are powered by a six-core Apple A11 Bionic CPU and offer an improved 12-megapixel camera with a larger and faster sensor, and a new colour filter array. A new Apple-designed image signal processor delivers advanced pixel processing, wide colour capture, faster auto focus in low light and better HDR photos, while a new quad LED True Tone Flash with Slow Sync results in more uniformly lit backgrounds and foregrounds. The new camera also delivers what Apple calls " the highest quality video capture ever in a smartphone" with improved video stabilisation, 4K video up to 60fps and 1080p slo-mo up to 240fps. The iPhone 8 Plus features dual 12-megapixel cameras and introduces Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting, bringing "dramatic studio lighting effects" to the iPhone, allowing customers to capture portraits with a simulated shallow depth-of-field effect in five different lighting styles. It uses the dual cameras and the Apple-designed image signal processor to recognise the scene, create a depth map and separate the subject from the background. Machine learning is then used to create facial landmarks and add lighting over contours of the face, all happening in real time. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available in space gray, silver and an all-new gold finish in increased 64GB and 256GB capacity models starting at $699.

Canon today announced three new additions to the company’s video camcorder lineup: the XF405 4K UHD Video Camcorder, the XF400 4K UHD Video Camcorder and the Vixia GX10 4K UHD Video Camcorder. The Canon XF405 and XF400 are both ideal for applications like broadcast interviews, documentaries and weddings. Designed with advanced amateurs and hobbyists in mind, the VIXIA GX10 4K UHD Video Camcorder provides the same image quality as the Canon XF405 and XF400. All three models feature a newly developed 15x optical zoom lens (35 mm film equivalent: 25.5mm–382.5mm), to support 4K recording, alongside a 1"-type CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC DV 6 image-processing platform, to produce stunning 4K/60p recording across the entire zoom range. All three camcorders provide users with fast, highly accurate focusing through intuitive touch-panel operations and feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF. The Canon XF405 4K UHD video camcorder, the XF400 4K UHD video camcorder and the Vixia GX10 4K UHD video camcorder are scheduled to be available in November 2017 for estimated retail prices of $3499.001, $2999.001 and $2499.00, respectively.

Sony today announced the new flagship model in its Cyber-shot RX10 series, the RX10 IV featuring the World's fastest focus acquisition time. Featuring the World’s fastesti AF acquisition time of 0.03 seconds and up to 24 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking, 315 phase-detection AF points, and a versatile 24-600mm F2.4-F4 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens; the Sony RX10 IV camera is equipped with a latest 1"-type 20.1-megapixel Exmor RS CMOS stacked image sensor. Additionally, for the first time in a Cyber-shot camera, the RX10 IV model employs High-density Tracking AF technology, which had only been previously available in a select few of Sony’s line of α interchangeable-lens cameras. Other AF improvements in the new RX10 IV camera include an enhanced version of the manufacturer's Eye AF, Touch Focus and Focus Range Limiter. The AF-ON setting is also assignable, as well as multiple AF modes including AF-S, AF-C and AF-A, which can be easily adjusted based on user preferences and shooting situations. Furthermore, the new RX10 IV features Sony’s latest 3.0-type 1.44M dot tiltable LCD screen with Touch Focus and Touch Pad function – another first for the Cyber-shot RX series – for quick and smooth focusing operation; and an approximately 2.35M dot high-contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder. Also capable of shooting 4K video, the Sony RX10 IV is also dust and moisture resistant, and Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth compatible. The camera will ship in October for approximately £1,800/€2000.

Lastolite By Manfrotto has launched the new Panoramic Background in Granite and Limestone. Built around a three-panel collapsible lightweight aluminium framework, the Panoramic background is completely self-supporting so there is no need for additional stands and crossbars. The stretchable cover fabric ensures a flat, crease free surface at all times. Unlike other large seamless background solutions, the 4m wide Panoramic collapses down to an impressive 100cm x 30cm x 35cm size, making it very easy to transport. The new themed covers bring textured surfaces to the range, complementing the existing black, white and Chromakey Green solid colour surfaces. Granite offers a stone texture effect with a full range of grey tones and a dark vignette around the edges, whilst Limestone is much lighter, offering a subtle range of mid to light greys giving the effect of a Limestone surface. The Granite and Limestone Panoramic Background has an RRP of £600.

Ahead of our full Nikon D850 review, we thought we'd share our ISO noise test results so that you can see just what the 46 megapixel full-frame D850 is capable of throughout its complete ISO range.

The base sensitivity of the Nikon D850 is ISO 64 but you can go down to ISO 32 (L1.0) if you wish. At the other end of the scale, the highest native sensitivity of the Nikon D850 is ISO 25600, but two boosted settings, ISO 51200 and ISO 102400, are also available.

Akvis have updated their ArtSuite application to Version 12.0. This release adds a new Passe-Partout frame, a Presets panel with ready-to-use Akvis frame presets, an improved Halftone effect, and some bug fixes. The standalone version also adds support for a number of new raw image file formats.

Kodak and its licensee, C+A Global, today unveiled the Kodak Printomatic instant-print camera that effortlessly captures and instantly prints high-quality full-colour photos right from the camera body. The Kodak Printomatic features a 10-megapixel sensor, a built-in flash and an integrated battery, alongside a 2”x3” photo printer. “The Kodak Printomatic is a contemporary camera with a wonderful balance of digital and analog technology,” says Steven Overman, President of Kodak’s Consumer and Film Division and Kodak Chief Marketing Officer. “It’s an accessible device for anybody who wants to create a lasting memory in a tangible, colourful way.” Available from late September, the Kodak Printomatic is priced at $69.99. The camera comes with a USB cable, a Quick Start Guide, a 10-pack of Kodak ZINK Photo Paper and a microSD memory card.

Prinics have announced the availability of the portable Kodak Photo Printer Mini through their North American distributor, C+A Global. Retailing for just $99.99 and available for purchase on Amazon, the easy-to-use mobile printer comes in black, white or gold models. The Kodak Photo Printer Mini supports iOS devices via Wi-Fi connection and Android devices via Wi-Fi or NFC One Touch. Through advanced fade-proof dye printing technology, the printer produces quick-drying black and white or colour 2.1x3.4” photos that will last up to 10 years thanks to humidity- and fingerprint-resistant properties.

Sigma have announced a paid service for installing the Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 on the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for Canon. The Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 will be available in the UK towards the end of September for a Suggested Retail Price of £34.99 including VAT. The Rear Filter Holder FHR-11 and installation service by Sigma Imaging UK is £59.99 including VAT.