DxO have released an update to the DxO ONE iPhone app. Version 1.3 introduces several new features that further extend the use of the DxO ONE camera, including the ability to use the OLED display as a novel framing assistant to help quickly compose while operating the camera with one hand. The update also introduces a host of other features including motion blur alert, and a new way to dial in white balance, metering and focus modes, which can also be viewed as overlays in the viewfinder along with your iPhone battery level. Additionally, DxO have unbundled their desktop software from the package (DxO FilmPack and DxO OpticsPro now sold separately), enabling even more photographers to get their hands on the DxO ONE camera at a new low price of £399.

Now open for entries, the Environmental Photographer of the Year competition is an international showcase for the very best in environmental photography. Free to enter, the competition provides an opportunity for amateur and professional photographers of all ages to share images of environmental and social issues with international audiences, and to enhance our understanding of the causes, consequences and solutions to climate change and social inequality. The main prize is the prestigious Atkins CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year title, along with a cash prize of £3,000. In recognition of the contemporary focus of this year’s competition, photographs must have been taken (and films made) since 1 January 2015. The submission deadline is 18 April 2016.

Nest today announced the first in a new range of modular photo backpacks, the Diverse 20. Designed for convenience, the ultra lightweight Nest Diverse 20 backpack features two removable inserts (shoulder bags complete with straps and internal splitters and integrated pockets). Other features include a spacious hydration reservoir area, a dedicated pocket to store your tablet (up to 10"), a tripod mounting system and additional pockets for photographic accessories. Available in early March, the Diverse 20 has a suggested retail price of £149.99.

Olympus has announced the launch of the OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition camera. Limited to 3,500 units worldwide, the new Fox Brown version comes with a premium leather strap and a matching silver-coloured lens cap, as well as an M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1-3.5-5.6 EZ Pancake lens. The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition kit is priced at £699.99/€899.99/$899.95. An optional OM-D messenger bag made of brown leather and grey canvas - available in standard and Mini versions - has also been unveiled.

Colour Confidence today revealed their guest line up for The Photography Show. Confirmed speakers include Sanjay Jogia, Mark Wood, Mark Lawrence and John Clements. Visitors to stand C81 can also enter an exclusive prize draw for the chance to win over £1,600 worth of photographic equipment. During the four-day show, the stand will feature live model photo-shoots, product launches, presentations and technical demonstrations. There will also be a Color Confidence Shop where visitors can purchase products from industry leading brands at special show prices. People interested in attending The Photography Show can use Color Confidence discount code COLTPS16 to save 20% off the price of an adult ticket.

StreetFoto San Francisco is an annual international street photography festival that will host its inaugural event in several venues around San Francisco from 8-12 June 2016. The festival features a group exhbition by members of Burn My Eye, an influential international street photography collective; lectures by In-Public member Richard Bram, APF co-founder Vineet Vohra, Burn My Eye member Jack Simon and other prominent photographers; a panel discussion featuring a group of internationally known street photographers visiting the festival; private one-on-one portfolio reviews; photo walks through San Francisco’s most photogenic neighborhoods; organised pub crawls, and more. Additionally, the StreetFoto San Francisco International Street Photography Awards are now accepting submissions to three separate contests including Best Street Photograph, Best Street Photography Series and Best Mobile Street Photograph. Contest finalists will be exhibited in San Francisco during the festival and will be have their work included in the StreetFoto 2016 book. Winners and runners-up will be eligible to win over $2000 in cash prizes and subscriptions to APF magazine.

Nikon has released a new version of its photo sharing service, Nikon Image Space. The company has added three new modes that allow users to enjoy photos from a variety of angles. The "View" mode supports intuitive browsing of photos, and the new "Report" mode enables analysis of aspects such as photographic tendencies from shooting information for uploaded photos and feedback on shared photos. The "Organise" mode (computer version only) has been improved to enable easier photo organisation with a left-and-right pane layout.

Macphun Software has launched a three-month payment plan for Aurora HDR Pro. Rather than pay one upfront fee or committing to a monthly subscription, customers will be able to split the cost of Aurora HDR into three monthly instalments of £24. As soon as the first payment is made, customers will have access to the software and a license that allows them to use Aurora HDR Pro on up to 5 Macs.

Huawei and Leica have entered into a strategic partnership. Richard Yu, CEO of the Huawei Consumer BG said: "The technology partnership with Huawei offers Leica Camera an excellent opportunity to introduce its proven optical expertise into a new product segment and to unlock exciting business areas in the field of mobile devices," Oliver Kaltner, CEO of Leica Camera AG said. "Smartphones make a very important contribution to the world of photography and open an important door for Leica to new target groups and fields of application." The two companies' partnership will span research and development, design, co-engineering, user experience, marketing and retail distribution.

The Tether Tools Case Relay Camera Power System (CPS) is the first uninterruptible power system that consistently powers a camera via any common USB 5-volt power pack or wall power. Compatible with many Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic cameras, the Case Relay Camera Power System works by inserting a relay camera coupler directly into the camera's battery port, then connecting it directly to Case Relay CPS. With Case Relay’s own secondary, internal 1200 mAh battery, it’s easy to hot swap the external battery and not lose power to the camera. “The Case Relay Power System is perfect for time-lapse photography, photo booths, video production, power-hungry LiveView shooting or any long day on the set,” said Josh Simons, Tether Tools President. “To a photographer or filmmaker, Case Relay means you will never run out of power and won’t need to stress about remembering to charge and bring extra camera batteries for each body to every shoot.” The Case Relay Camera Power System is now available for $99.99.

Canon will be back at The Photography Show in March with its biggest stand to date. For the first time Canon will be premiering its very own Live Stage, hosting live talks from world renown, industry leading photographers and videographers including the likes of wildlife photography expert Andy Rouse, leading videographer Simeon Quarrie and international photographers Lara Jade and Christian Anderl. Canon will also be showcasing the recently announced EOS 1D-X Mark II and EOS 80D (pictured), and the PowerShot G7 X Mark II.  Plus visitors will be able to witness Canon’s range of Pixma and large format printers including the new A2 inkjet printer, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000.

The Polaroid remote-controlled 360°panorama eyeball head is a compact, portable free-standing mini mount that can also be placed on a full-length tripod, slider or even selfie stick. Ideal for creating panoramic photos or videos, the Polaroid remote-controlled 360°panorama eyeball head rotates your camera in its place, clockwise or counterclockwise, for smooth shooting action. IR remote controls offer five speed modes as well as a triangle mode up to 75°, while the built-in battery is rechargeable from any USB port or power outlet. A single charge provides five hours of standby and over three hours of non-stop runtime. The Polaroid remote-controlled panorama eyeball head is available now for $49.99.

Panasonic has announced a new power zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system. The Lumix G Vario 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is a durable, weather sealed 24-120mm equivalent lens that is claimed to offer "the highest standards of detail and sharpness." Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new Panasonic G Vario 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the camera's contrast-detect AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. The lens also features 0.54x (35mm camera equivalent) magnification offering near-macro capabilities.  Comprising 11 elements in 9 groups, the optical system features three aspherical lens elements and an ED lens which effectively suppresses spherical distortion or chromatic aberration. The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. lens will be available in May for $499.99.

Sony today announced the PXW-Z150, the latest addition to its XDCAM range of lightweight professional camcorders with new functionality to enable wireless operation and 4K shooting. The Sony PXW-Z150 features a 1"-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels and a 4K compatible 29-348mm equivalent zoom lens with an integrated four-stop ND filter, and supports Sony's 4K XAVC-L recording format. Full HD 120fps shooing is also supported for 5x slow-motion playback. The PXW-Z150 can be easily controlled by a smartphone or tablet using a Wi-Fi remote, and has a battery life which delivers a 400-minute recording time. High visibility is delivered with the wide view-angle and high contrast 0.39-type 1440K OLED viewfinder, alongside the 3.5-type 1550K LCD panel. The Sony PXW-Z150 camcorder will be available for $3,595.

Sigma USA has announced two new Global Vision Lens kits: the 150-600mm F5-6.3 Sports Lens and TC-1401 1.4X Teleconverter bundle ($2,229) and the 150-600mm F5-6.3 Telephoto Contemporary Lens and TC-1401 1.4X Teleconverter bundle ($1,289). Expanding the focal range from 150-600mm to 210-840mm F6.3-9, the new bundles offer Canon, Nikon and Sigma camera users a more powerful telephoto reach. “These bundles are ideal for photographers – both professional and enthusiast – who continually seek out longer ranges and want more options for their shooting style,” states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “Sigma’s high-performance telephoto offerings cover the range of photographic scenarios from professional sports to nature and more. Combined with the Sigma 1.4X Teleconverter, customers have even more options with the same great performance they have come to expect from Sigma.”