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Thursday, March 24, 2016

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C is a fast standard prime lens for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds cameras. Retailing for £299 / $339, read our in-depth Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C review to find out if it's worth the modest investment...

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Lexar today announced the new 200GB Lexar microSDXC UHS-I memory card. Designed for sports camcorders, tablets and smartphones, the UHS-I, U1 microSDXC card has read transfer speeds up to  95MB per second and comes with a USB 3.0 reader, which allows for high-speed file transfer of photos and videos from the card to a PC or Mac. The reader is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports and comes with a one-year limited warranty. The new card is currently available for purchase with an MSRP of £109.99.

Lexar today announced the new 200GB Lexar microSDXC UHS-I memory card. Designed for sports camcorders, tablets and smartphones, the UHS-I, U1 microSDXC card has read transfer speeds up to 95MB per second and comes with a USB 3.0 reader, which allows for high-speed file transfer of photos and videos from…

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Polaroid have unveiled a new "dive rated" waterproof underwater housing. Available for a wide range of Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony cameras, the new Polaroid underwater case is waterproof to a depth of 130 feet, and provides access to all camera controls. The housing can be purchased on Amazon for $99.99-$599.99, depending on model, and ships with a hand and neck strap, an o-ring and water sealing lubricant, and a manual.

Polaroid have unveiled a new "dive rated" waterproof underwater housing. Available for a wide range of Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony cameras, the new Polaroid underwater case is waterproof to a depth of 130 feet, and provides access to all camera controls. The housing can be purchased on Amazon…

Leica today introduced a new addition to the Leica T Camera System portfolio – the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. telephoto lens. Delivering maximum sharpness, and superb resolution and colour reproduction, the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is the first of two new prime lenses for the Leica T Camera System that is fully compatible with the bayonet mount of the Leica T, as well as the L-mount of the Leica SL-System. The Summilux-TL 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. is available now in a choice of black or silver anodised finish from authorised Leica stockists in the UK, at a suggested retail price of £1,650 including VAT. A matching lens hood is also available at an SRP of £65 including VAT. The second TL lens, the Leica APO Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH., will be available from Autumn 2016.

Leica today introduced a new addition to the Leica T Camera System portfolio – the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. telephoto lens. Delivering maximum sharpness, and superb resolution and colour reproduction, the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is the first of two new prime lenses for the Leica T Camera…

Tamron has announced the recommended retail price of its new SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD telephoto lens. Introduced in February, the Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is the World's first image-stabilised 85mm f/1.8 lens for SLR cameras. Using LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements, the new lens is constructed with Tamron’s new SP design, incorporating a new look and feel which includes larger and more tactile switches, together with Tamron’s Moisture-Resistant Construction. VC (Vibration Compensation) is also included in the lens design to help reduce camera shake making it easy to take handheld photographs in low light. USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) focusing is also a key part in delivering sharp and precise focus every time, with full-time manual override for extra creative control. The lens will go on saleon sale on March 24th  in Canon and Nikon mounts, priced at $749. The Sony version willbe launched at a later date.

Tamron has announced the recommended retail price of its new SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD telephoto lens. Introduced in February, the Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is the World's first image-stabilised 85mm f/1.8 lens for SLR cameras. Using LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass…

Want to see exactly what the Leica X-U (Typ 113) waterproof compact camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Leica X-U (Typ 113) waterproof compact camera.

Want to see exactly what the Leica X-U (Typ 113) waterproof compact camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Leica X-U (Typ 113) waterproof compact camera.

Want to see exactly what the Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 and SP 90mm Macro F/2.8 lenses look like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 and 90mm Macro F/2.8 lenses.

Want to see exactly what the Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 and SP 90mm Macro F/2.8 lenses look like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 and 90mm Macro F/2.8 lenses.

Want to see exactly what the Nikon DL premium compact cameras looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Nikon DL premium compact cameras (DL 18-50mm, DL 24-85mm and DL 24-500mm), which all feature 1-inch sensors.

Want to see exactly what the Nikon DL premium compact cameras looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Nikon DL premium compact cameras (DL 18-50mm, DL 24-85mm and DL 24-500mm), which all feature 1-inch sensors.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Apple today introduced a 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro tablet featuring a new pro Retina display with greater brightness, wider colour gamut, lower reflectivity, Night Shift mode and True Tone display technology. “iPad Pro is a new generation of iPad that is indispensable and immersive, enabling people to be more productive and more creative. It’s incredibly fast, extremely portable, and completely natural to use with your fingers, Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. And now it comes in two sizes,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The 9.7-inch iPad Pro has a new Retina display with True Tone technology, four-speaker audio system, blazing fast A9X chip, 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, faster wireless, and support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. It is the ultimate upgrade for existing iPad users and replacement for PC users.” The 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes in silver, space grey, gold and a new rose gold metallic finish, and starts at £499 for the 32GB with Wi-Fi model and £599 for the 32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular version.

Apple today introduced a 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro tablet featuring a new pro Retina display with greater brightness, wider colour gamut, lower reflectivity, Night Shift mode and True Tone display technology. “iPad Pro is a new generation of iPad that is indispensable and immersive, enabling people to be…

The Apple iPhone SE is a new smartphone with a 12-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and a 4" Retina display. The camera features Focus Pixel technology for fast auto focus, an Apple-designed image signal processor, advanced noise reduction, third-generation local tone mapping and improved face detection. Users can record 4K video at a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and HD movies at up to 240 frames per second for slow-motion playback. Just like the iPhone 6S, the SE model can capture extremely detailed panoramic images at a resolution of 63 megapixels. The new iPhone SE will be available in space grey, silver, gold and rose gold metallic finishes in 16GB and 64GB models starting at £359.

The Apple iPhone SE is a new smartphone with a 12-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and a 4" Retina display. The camera features Focus Pixel technology for fast auto focus, an Apple-designed image signal processor, advanced noise reduction, third-generation local tone mapping and improved face detection. Users can…

Want to see exactly what the Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter.

Want to see exactly what the Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter.

Want to see exactly what the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma 50-100mm lens.

Want to see exactly what the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma 50-100mm lens.

Want to see exactly what the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH.POWER O.I.S lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Panasonic 12-60mm lens.

Want to see exactly what the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH.POWER O.I.S lens looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Panasonic 12-60mm lens.

Want to see exactly what the Sony Wireless Flash System looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony Wireless Flash System.

Being displayed as an early prototype under glass at the Photography Show in the UK, the new lighting system includes the FA-WRC1M wireless radio commander as well as the FA-WRR1 wireless radio receiver.The new Wireless Lighting Control system will be available in Europe in summer 2016.

Want to see exactly what the Sony Wireless Flash System looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sony Wireless Flash System. Being displayed as an early prototype under glass at the Photography Show in the UK, the new lighting system includes the FA-WRC1M…

Want to see exactly what the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 full-frame DSLR lens (Canon, Nikon and Pentax mounts).

The Irix 15mm f/2.4 is available in the standard Firefly version (around £400) and the weather-proof Blackstone version (around £650). The Blackstone edition of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens also has flouresecent markings for easier operation at night.

Irix were also showcasing a new 11mm f/4 lens, due for release in Summer 2016.

Want to see exactly what the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 full-frame DSLR lens (Canon, Nikon and Pentax mounts). The Irix 15mm f/2.4 is available in the standard Firefly version (around £400) and the…

Want to see exactly what the Sigma sd Quattro H compact system camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma sd Quattro H compact system camera.

Want to see exactly what the Sigma sd Quattro H compact system camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma sd Quattro H compact system camera.

Want to see exactly what the new entry-level Canon EOS 1300D DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 1300D DSLR camera, which retails for £289.99 / €399.99 body only in the UK / Europe.

Want to see exactly what the new entry-level Canon EOS 1300D DSLR camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 1300D DSLR camera, which retails for £289.99 / €399.99 body only in the UK / Europe.

4V Design has introduced a range of hand-crafted Italian leather camera straps. The range includes six collections to fit most cameras from compacts to high end DSLRs. The ALA & ALA TOP neck straps have a unique pre-curved shape, which looks similar to a paraglider’s wing. LUSSO neck straps – suitable for medium-sized SLR cameras and CSCs – come in slim, medium and large versions. The CLASSIC collection combines the very best Tuscan ‘Cuoio’ leather with sleek Italian design providing a beautiful and elegant camera strap. The padding features a thick comfortable rounded shape, combined with a soft suede and non-slip ultra-grip. Finally, the Ergo and Watch collections include wrist straps for CSCs, compact cameras and smartphones. 4V products are available at The Photography Show at the Speed Graphic stand (G82).

4V Design has introduced a range of hand-crafted Italian leather camera straps. The range includes six collections to fit most cameras from compacts to high end DSLRs. The ALA & ALA TOP neck straps have a unique pre-curved shape, which looks similar to a paraglider’s wing. LUSSO neck straps –…

The Irix 15mm f/2.4 is a new rectilinear, manual-focus UWA lens for full-frame digital SLR cameras. Offering a diagonal angle of view of 110°, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 has an array of features including focus lock, infinity click and separate distance, depth-of-field and hyperfocal scales as well as both a 95mm front filter mount and a rear gelatin filter slot. The optical formula comprises 15 elements in 11 groups, including 3 high-refractive-index elements, 2 extra-low-dispersion glass elements and 2 aspherical lenses. According to the manufacturer, this complex optical construction - coupled with a special "neutrino" coating - reduces colour aberration, ghosting and flare "to the absolute minimum." The Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens comes in two versions, Irix Blackstone (pictured) with engraved fluorescent markings, and Irix Firefly, which is billed as "the most lightweight lens in its class." Availablity is slated for Spring 2016.

The Irix 15mm f/2.4 is a new rectilinear, manual-focus UWA lens for full-frame digital SLR cameras. Offering a diagonal angle of view of 110°, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 has an array of features including focus lock, infinity click and separate distance, depth-of-field and hyperfocal scales as well as both a…

Olympus has announced the European availability of the new Olympus TG-870 rugged camera. First unveiled in January, the Olympus Tough TG-870 is a premium all-weather compact with a 21-105mm equivalent lens,180-degree tilting 920,000-dot LCD screen, customisable front button, built-in Wi-Fi, next-generation GPS and 13 Art Filters. The camera is waterproof to depths of 50 feet (15 m), freezeproof to 14℉ (-10℃), shockproof from 7 feet (2.1 m), crushproof to 220 pounds (100 kg) of force and dustproof. The customisable button on the front of the camera can be programmed for several functions, including shutter release, video recording, monitor boost, LED assist and Super Macro Mode. The Olympus Tough TG-870 will come to Europe in April, carrying a recommended retail price of £249.99/€299.00. A free 6-month warranty extension is available if you sign up online for MyOlympus membership.

Olympus has announced the European availability of the new Olympus TG-870 rugged camera. First unveiled in January, the Olympus Tough TG-870 is a premium all-weather compact with a 21-105mm equivalent lens,180-degree tilting 920,000-dot LCD screen, customisable front button, built-in Wi-Fi, next-generation GPS and 13 Art Filters. The camera is waterproof…