Fuji have posted five high-resolution sample images captured with the new Fujifilm X-Pro2 compact system camera. Shot using a variety of X-mount lenses including the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR, XF14mmF2.8 R, XF56mmF1.2 R and XF27mmF2.8; these Fujifilm X-Pro2 samples were taken at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 200/24° to ISO 6,400/39°. You can download the images in JPEG format from the website below.

Website: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sample Images

Fuji have published four high-resolution sample photos taken with the new Fujifilm X70 digital compact camera. Captured by Norifumi Inagaki, Jonas Dyhr Rask and Tae Young An, these Fuji X70 samples were taken at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 200/24° to ISO 1,250/32°.

Website: Fujifilm X70 Sample Photos

The newly announced Fujifilm X-Pro2, along with the premium compact X70 and XF100-400mm lens, will be on display - for the first time in the United Kingdom - at the The Societies’ Convention held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in London, from January 22nd-24th. This unique opportunity to get a first look at the new Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be exclusive to visitors to the Convention. In addition, the Fujifilm stand will also have a full range of Fujifilm X-series cameras on display, including the X-T1, X-T10 and X100T. Fujinon lenses will be on show, offering the opportunity for visitors to ‘touch and try’ the cameras and lenses.

Leica have introduced next-generation models of three of their classic M lenses. The Leica Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. (£2,250), Leica Summicron-M 28 mm f/2 ASPH. (£2,975) and Leica Elmarit-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH. (£1,650) are claimed to deliver enhanced image performance and quality, thanks to their new optical design. Additional improvements to the lenses include a more robust construction, now featuring a full-metal rectangular lens hood with thread mount, and a threaded protection ring for the front of the lens when the hood is not attached. The lens cap is now also made of metal. The two 28mm lenses are scheduled to be available from the end of this month, with the Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. coming in February.

The new Fujifilm X-Pro2 is the replacement for the 4-year-old X-Pro1, a camera that's now showing its age but still loved by many photographers. Billed as the "Evolution of X-Pro1", rather than a re-invention, at first glance the X-Pro2 seems very similar to its predecessor. As a Fujifilm spokesperson told us, "It's not a change, but a sophistication".Look more closely, though, and Fujfim have made a number of important enhancements to the external design, and we've not even mentioned the drastic changes that have been made inside.

The Fujifilm X70 is almost the same camera as the flagship X100T model, with a much smaller body and a total weight reduction of 100g that's mainly achieved by omitting an optical viewfinder. Instead, an external OVF accessory will be available complete with 21/28mm frame lines - it remains to be seen if the smaller, lighter body outweighs not having an OVF built-in - Fujifilm certainly seem to think so.

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 compact system camera features the world's only Hybrid Multi Viewfinder and a brand new 24 megapixel X-Trans III sensor. The X-Pro2 delivers the best ever results from an X-series camera thanks to an updated image sensor and processor. The X-Pro2 also offer a robust, weather resistant body, new focal plane shutter with a top speed of 1/8000 sec. and flash sync up to 1/250 sec, 77 AF points, and support for dual SD memory cards. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 for £1349.

The Fujifilm X70 is the smallest and lightest X-Series premium compact digital camera with an APS-C sized sensor. The X70 features a FUJINON 18.5mm F2.8 lens, 16.3-megapixel APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II image processing engine, and a 180-degree tilting touchscreen LCD. The Fujifilm X70 will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 in both Black and Silver versions for £549.

The Fujifilm X-E2S compact system camera inherits the functionality and rangefinder-style design of the original X-E2, and adds new features including an improved grip, an electronic shutter and a more intuitive GUI to enhance the user experience. The Fujifilm X-E2S will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 in both Black and Silver versions for £549.00 body only or £749 with the XF18-55mm lens.

The Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a super telephoto zoom lens that covers a 35mm focal length equivalent of 152-609mm. The high performance optical construction of 21 elements in 14 groups includes five ED lenses and one Super ED lens to help reduce chromatic aberration that often occurs in telephoto lenses. The lens has been designed for handheld shooting with a 5.0-stop* image stabilisation system and weighs less than 1.4kg. The Fujifilm XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 for £1399 or £1499 with the XF1.4X TC WR.

The Fujifilm FinePix XP90 is a new tough action camera. The XP90 is waterproof to 50ft/15m, can withstand a drop of up to 5.8ft/1.75m, will still operate in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C and is dustproof to prevent the intrusion of dust or sand. The The Fujifilm FinePix XP90 will be available in yellow, blue, lime and orange in February, price to be confirmed.

The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) today named Think Tank Photo as the winner of the 2016 J. Winton Lemon Fellowship Award. The honour is given to those who render continuing outstanding service in the interests of press photography and for outstanding technical achievement in photography. Previous winners include Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Adobe. “When we started Think Tank over 10 years ago, we vowed to serve the needs of NPPA members and other working photographers,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank’s CEO and lead designer. “It is an extreme honour to be named for such an illustrious award, especially by an organization we hold in such high regard. We believe photojournalists and other press photographers and videographers serve such a high purpose in helping convey the truth, especially in settings where they often have to put their lives at risk.”

Colour Confidence have launched a new photography competition that will encourage people to experiment with colour in their everyday lives. The ‘Inspired by Colour’ competition is centred on a great opportunity to give budding photographers great exposure and to encourage them to get creative with colour,” says Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director at Colour Confidence. The competition can be entered via the company's Facebook page. Throughout the month, the public will vote for their favourite image. The person with the most votes at the end of each month will win a prize worth at least £100. At the end of the year, the Colour Confidence team will judge the 12 winning images to determine who will be crowned ‘ColourConfidence Photographer of the Year 2016’.

Nikon will be exhibiting the Nikon D500 for the first time in the UK at The Societies’ Convention Trade Show from 22-24 January 2016. The company has invested in an interactive stand that will host the complete camera line-up and range of lenses and will also host a range of talks from wedding and lifestyle photographers Kate Hopewell-Smith, Mark Seymour and Jerry Ghionis. The show will take place at the Hilton London Metropole hotel.

The Nikon Coolpix A100 is a lightweight 20-megapixel camera with 5x optical zoom and Target Finding auto focus. Twelve post-shoot retouch effects in Glamour retouch can add make-up with Eye shadow, Mascara or Powder options, or hide bags under eyes. Available in a range of colours, the Nikon Coolpix A100 features a range of quick effects, special effects and a glamour retouch menu for flawless portraits. In addition to capturing 20-megapixel stills, the Coolpix A100 can also record 720p HD videos at the touch of a button, while motion blur reduction keeps images crisp and clear. Exclusive to Argos in the UK, the Nikon Coolpix A100 is available immediately for £89.99.

The Nikon Coolpix A10 is a new 16-megapixel digital compact camera with a 26-130mm equivalent Nikkor zoom lens. Powered by AA batteries, the Nikon Coolpix A10 has a 2.7" LCD screen and a dedicated movie record button for capturing HD videos. Images can be enhanced with a variety of special effects, plus quick effects can be added in-camera straight after shooting. Smile timer takes a shot when it recognises the subject smiling and blink proof displays a warning message if it detects that your subject blinked. Skin softening effect comes with improved facial detection and enhanced skin tone exposure control, so portrait subjects always look flawless. The camera is available for £59.99 / €89.95 from the end of this month.

Wacom has revealed new Bamboo Smart styluses for a range of 2-in-1 Windows devices and Android phablets and tablets. “We drew on Wacom’s long history and market knowledge to come up with the new Bamboo Smart styluses,” says Mike Gay, Senior Vice President for the Consumer Product Business Unit at Wacom. “Not only are we opening up digital note-taking and ideation to a new set of laptop and tablet users, but we are also providing a way for users to think differently and explore new ways to communicate and collaborate.” Two programmable side switches on the barrel of Bamboo Smart’s AES stylus - which is compatible with the Toshiba dynaPad N72, the Dell Venue Pro 10 5000 Series, the HP Elite x2 1012 G1 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga - allow for fast and convenient access to regularly used commands, such as right click or double click. The Bamboo Smart for Android features one side switch and requires no batteries or any type of charging. The Wacom Bamboo Smart is available for £29.99.

We're revealing our favourite products from last year in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2015.

The Camera of the Year 2015 award goes to the Sony A7R II.

“The Sony A7R II is a remarkable camera, both on paper and in practice. Offering a mouth-watering list of desirable features, the A7R II delivers on almost all of its promises...”

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Congratulations to Sony and the A7R II!