Apple today announced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition in a vibrant red aluminium finish, in recognition of more than 10 years of partnership between Apple and (RED).
“Since we began working with (RED) 10 years ago, our customers have made a significant impact in fighting the spread of AIDS through the purchase of our products, from the original iPod nano (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition all the way to today’s lineup of Beats products and accessories for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The introduction of this special edition iPhone in a gorgeous red finish is our biggest (PRODUCT)RED offering to date in celebration of our partnership with (RED), and we can’t wait to get it into customers’ hands.” The Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition will be available in 128GB and 256GB models starting at £699. Both special edition models will be available worldwide beginning Friday, March 24, and start shipping to customers by the end of March in the US and more than 40 countries and regions.

Want to see exactly what the new Pentax D FA 50mm f/1.4 prototype lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Pentax D FA 50mm f/1.4 prototype lens for Pentax's 35mm full-frame DSLRs (currently just the Pentax K-1).

Pentax are also showing a cut-away/exploded version of the new Pentax KP APS-C DSLR, which we reviewed last week.

Want to see exactly what the new Sigma 14mm, 135mm, 100-400mm and 24-70mm lenses look like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art , Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art, Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG HSM OS Contemporary and Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM OS Art lenses.

Canon are showing their new clothing collection at The Photography Show in Birmingham, UK. Available to buy now from the Canon UK store, the collection includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, a photographer-friendly rain jacket, with designs drawing inspiration from the original company name, Kwanon, which began in 1934. There are even some cute bibs for the little ones in your life...

Want to see exactly what the inside of the Panasonic GH5 camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the inside of the Panasonic GH5 camera.

Panasonic are showing a cut-away/exploded version of the new GH5 camera, which we will be reviewing very soon.

Want to see exactly what the new Kowa Micro Four Thirds Cine lenses look like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Kowa Prominar Micro Four Thirds Cine lenses

Want to see exactly what the new Laowa lenses look like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Laowa lenses, including the Laowa 15mm f/2 Sony FE, Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT and an intriguing 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x super macro lens.

Meyer-Optik has announced that its new lens, the Trioplan 35+, will be available in five different colours. Besides the traditional black, the Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 will also come in red, green, blue and Titanium -- but only in limited numbers as a special reward option on Kickstarter. “Photography is more than black and white and so these new lenses are more than that, too,” said Dr. Stefan Immes, CEO of Meyer-Optik-Görlitz. “The new colours are strictly limited in quantity and, therefore, a real collector’s item.”

Luxury bag maker Oberwerth is expanding its accessories range with the Donau lens case series. Hand-made in Germany, the Donau case is available in four different sizes, S, M, L and XL. Soft, smooth cowhide leather gives each case an unrivalled look and feel, and an ultra-delicate finish adds effective stain protection, preserving the shine of the leather and protecting its natural cell structure. Thoroughly lined with natural, non-pilling wool felt the cases offer reliable protection against dust and scratches. Pricing starts at $149.

Olympus have created a bespoke messenger camera bag by Gillis London ready to launch at The Photography Show (TPS) 2017. With very limited production, the new bag has been designed specifically for the new OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Gillis London has selected a high-quality vintage leather to hand-craft each bag. The infusion of oil during the tanning process makes the leather supple and produces unique colour variations. This results in each bag having an individual look much like a fingerprint. Inside you will find two separate removable trays with quilted lining and protective separator panels. Each tray has been measured to fit the camera body and additional lenses. There is an external zip on the top of the bag so that quick access is available. The Olympus messenger camera bag by Gillis London has an RRP of £299.99, but customers purchasing an OM-D E-M1 Mark II at TPS will receive the bag free of charge. Limited stock will be available from the Olympus stand on a first-come-first served basis.

Hireacamera.com has announced a new exclusive offer on their range of Fujifilm cameras and lenses. From today, a 25% discount will be applied to all Fujifilm camera and lens hires. This exclusive offer is the result of a new partnership between Hireacamera.com and Fujifilm and is part of a drive to get Fujifilm’s X-Series cameras and XF lenses into the hands of more photographers. The offer also includes Fujifilm’s new medium format camera, the highly anticipated GFX 50S, and the new GF lens series. Guy Thatcher, Managing Director at Hireacamera was equally delighted, he commented, ‘The growing levels of excitement about Fujifilm’s cameras grew consistently throughout 2016 and the surge of interest we received when the GFX release dates were announced, earlier this year, was unprecedented. To that end, we’ve worked collaboratively with Fujifilm to deliver this very attractive offering to everyone who is interested in Fujifilm cameras.’

Zhongyi Optics have launched the Zhongyi Mitakon Lens Turbo II N/G FX adapter, which enables Nikon FX lenses to be mounted to Fuji X-Series APS-C cameras while (almost) retaining their original field of view. Just like the Canon version, the new Lens Turbo II N/G FX features an optical formula comprising 4 lens elements in 4 groups, including 1 extra-low dispersion element which helps reduce chromatic aberrations. The adapter modifies the APS-C focal length multiplier of 1.5 by a factor of 0.726 and improves the maximum aperture of the lens by 1 stop. Available directly from Shenyang Zhongyi Optics, the adapter carries an SRP of $149.

For the first time ever, Canon UK are launching a range of branded clothing and accessories. The new collection includes clothing such as t-shirts, jackets, sweaters and hoodies, as well as accessories like umbrellas, baby bibs, hats and limited-edition camera bags. Camera fans will also be able to get their hands on a miniature Hansa Canon camera model, replicated on Canon’s first production model and Japan’s first high-quality 35mm camera launched in 1936 (pictured). The new range will be available from 18th March from Canon’s online store and on display on the Canon stand at The Photography Show (NEC, Birmingham, 18th – 22nd March) for visitors to experience first-hand.

Adobe have teamed up with The Photography Show (TPS) 2017 to offer visitors to the show 20% off the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (£8.08 per month instead of £10.10 per month for an annual plan). Providing access to the Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC desktop applications, the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan also includes unique sophisticated mobile capabilities: automatically syncing photos with Lightroom CC on the desktop, Lightroom on mobile devices lets users access and edit their entire catalogue of photos on iPad, iPhone as well as Android smartphones and tablets. Additionally, the Adobe Theatre is returning to The Photography Show this year from March 18 to March 21 2017, offering a comprehensive programme of sessions to help improve and enhance photographers' image editing skills.

Sigma Corporation of America today revealed availability and pricing details for its 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens (pictured). Ideal for events such as concerts, indoor sports, conferences, weddings and studio/location portraiture; the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is highly capable of isolating your subject from the background. Its new large hyper sonic motor (HSM) provides ample torque to the focus group for optimal speed while the acceleration sensor detects the position of the lens for compensation focus groups for factors including gravity, producing faster and more responsive AF. Equipped with a focus limiter, the 135mm F1.8 Art can be easily optimised for a variety of camera-to-subject distances. Making its public debut at the 2017 CP+ Camera + Photo Imaging Show in Yokohama, Japan in February 2017, the 135mm F1.8 Art lens will begin shipping in May 2017 at an estimated retail price of $1399.

The Lomographic Society has announced the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Lens Magellan instant film camera. Now available to preorder, the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Lens Magellan Edition is the first Lomo'Instant camera with a multi-coated wide-angle glass lens.  Capturing images on 62mm x 46mm instant film sheets, the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Lens Magellan Edition has a 38mm (21mm eq.) f/4.5 lens and a built-in flash with a guide number of 9. Like the other Lomo'Instant camera models, it offers unlimited multiple exposures,  zone focusing a tripod mount and a 43mm filter thread. The camera is priced at £169, and comes with a Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Close-Up Lens Attachment, Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Splitzer, a set of coloured gel filters and an infrared remote control.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a new photography competition in a bid to challenge misconceptions of engineering. Open to any photograph of an engineering-related subject that captures the dynamic, creative and progressive face of engineering and engineers today; the IET International Engineering Photography Competition has 5 categories including Digital, Environment & Energy, Structures & Transport, Robotics and Design & Production. A panel of judges will look at every entry and award cash prizes to five category winners, five secondary winners (ages 12-18) and five primary winners (ages 5-11). An overall winner will then be selected from the 15 winners, and awarded an extra cash prize. The deadline for entries is 31 August. The winners will be announced at the IET’s Engineering the Future Festival on 17 October 2017 and a selection of the winning photographs will be made into a permanent photograph display at IET London: Savoy Place.

GoPro has launched the Karma Flight Kit for Karma Grip owners in the US. Available now for $599.99, the GoPro Karma Flight Kit includes a the Karma Drone, Karma Controller, battery, charger, six propellers and a custom inlay to house your Karma Grip. You can purchase the kit in the GoPro shop.