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Thursday, February 25, 2021

First announced in the USA over 5 months ago, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II APS-C mirrorless camera has now been launched in the UK, Europe and Australia.

Don't get too excited though - it seems to be exactly the same camera in terms of hardware as the original EOS M50 that we reviewed in 2018, just with different firmware that improves the autofocusing, enables the capture of vertical video, adds some new touchscreen controls, and allows wireless live streaming to YouTube.

We're not quite sure why Canon couldn't have added these new software features to the original M50 via a firmware update - but if you're still interested, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II will be available from the end of March 2021 priced at £589.99 / €659.99 body only.

First announced in the USA over 5 months ago, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II APS-C mirrorless camera has now been launched in the UK, Europe and Australia. Don't get too excited though - it seems to be exactly the same camera in terms of hardware as the original EOS…

The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a new compact standard zoom lens for L-Mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.

The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens is priced at £759.99 / $899 / €849.

The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a new compact standard zoom lens for L-Mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens is priced at £759.99 / $899 / €849.

Monday, February 22, 2021

The RF 70-200mm F4L is a brand new telephoto zoom lens for Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras that's smaller and more affordable than the F2.8 version. Read our in-depth Canon RF 70-200mm F4L lens review, complete with a gallery of full-size sample images, to find out what this remarkable lens is capable of...

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Leica have added the first true wide angle lens to their range of of SL lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. joins the existing focal lengths of 35, 50, 75 and 90mm in the series, featuring exactly the same dimensions and filter size.

The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. lens is available now priced at £4,050 in the UK and $5,195 in the US.

Leica have added the first true wide angle lens to their range of of SL lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. joins the existing focal lengths of 35, 50, 75 and 90mm in the series, featuring exactly the same dimensions and filter size. The…

Panasonic have unveiled a new telephoto zoom lens for the L-Mount system of full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Key features include a rounded aperture with 11-bladed iris diaphragm, dual image stabiliser worth up to 5.5-stops, and a rugged dust/splash-resistant design.

The 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. has a minimum focusing distance of 0.54m and a maximum magnification of 0.5x for half-size macro capabilities.

The Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 will be available from the beginning of May at RRP £1259.99 / $1,247.99.

Panasonic have unveiled a new telephoto zoom lens for the L-Mount system of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Key features include a rounded aperture with 11-bladed iris diaphragm, dual image stabiliser worth up to 5.5-stops, and a rugged dust/splash-resistant design. The 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. has a minimum focusing distance of 0.54m…

Nikon have just announced a new firmware version (1.10) for the Nikon Z7 II and Z6 II full-frame mirrorless cameras which will improve Eye-Detection AF and enable 4K UHD/60p and RAW video output, including the Blackmagic RAW format.

Firmware 1.10 will be made available to download on February 25th 2021.

Nikon have just announced a new firmware version (1.10) for the Nikon Z7 II and Z6 II full-frame mirrorless cameras which will improve Eye-Detection AF and enable 4K UHD/60p and RAW video output, including the Blackmagic RAW format. Firmware 1.10 will be made available to download on February 25th 2021.

Nikon have just launched the ultimate essential kit for the independent filmmaker that's designed to take your video content to the next level.

It features the Nikon Z 6II full-frame mirrorless camera, the FTZ Mount Adapter, Atomos Ninja V, a SmallRig quick-release camera cage, and various accessories such as batteries. Take your video content to the next level.

This filmmaker’s kit includes the Nikon Z 6II full-frame mirrorless camera with the RAW video output function already enabled.

The new Nikon Z6 II Essential Movie Kit will be available from the end of February priced at £2,909 in the UK.

Nikon have just launched the ultimate essential kit for the independent filmmaker that's designed to take your video content to the next level. It features the Nikon Z 6II full-frame mirrorless camera, the FTZ Mount Adapter, Atomos Ninja V, a SmallRig quick-release camera cage, and various accessories such as batteries…

Fujifilm sell a massive range of cameras, covering everything from mirrorless to medium-format and Instax film to compacts. Here is our definitive guide to the very best Fujifilm cameras that you can buy today.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN is a wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. Boasting impeccable build quality, a vintage feel and modern optics, is this tiny lens really worth the £479 / $549 asking price? Read our expert review of the Sigma 24mm F3.5 for Sony with full-size sample images to find out...

Monday, February 15, 2021

Luminar AI uses artificial intelligence to take the drudgery out of photo processing, allowing you to create beautiful images with the minimum of fuss. At least that's how the sales pitch goes - does it actually succeed in making it easier and quicker to successfully edit your photos? Find out now by reading our in-depth Luminar AI review...

Friday, February 12, 2021

Sony sell a huge range of premium cameras, covering everything from compacts to APS-C and full-frame mirrorless models. Here is our definitive guide to the very best Sony cameras that you can buy today.

Love is in the air - Save $10 / £5 on Luminar AI - For 4 days only! Get yourself an AI-powered photo editor to create masterpieces in just a few clicks.

Can you feel love in the air already? With St. Valentine’s Day approaching us at the end of this week, Skylum have decided to give their customers more time to get LuminarAI for their lovely photos and save money at the same time.

Love is in the air - Save $10 / £5 on Luminar AI - For 4 days only! Get yourself an AI-powered photo editor to create masterpieces in just a few clicks. Can you feel love in the air already? With St. Valentine’s Day approaching us at the end of…

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Yet another new Sony camera, the cinema line FX3, has broken cover thanks to serial rumour-mongers Nokishita. Hot on the heels of last month’s Alpha 1 comes the more video-specific FX3 (ILME-FX3), which looks a lot like Sony’s Alpha 7C full-frame mirrorless camera on steroids.

Yet another new Sony camera, the cinema line FX3, has broken cover thanks to serial rumour-mongers Nokishita. Hot on the heels of last month’s Alpha 1 comes the more video-specific FX3 (ILME-FX3), which looks a lot like Sony’s Alpha 7C full-frame mirrorless camera on steroids.

Canon sell every type of camera that you can possibly imagine, from point-and-shoot compacts to mirrorless and DSLRs. Here is our definitive guide to the best Canon cameras that you can buy today.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Sony E-mount shooters have long been starved of a premium standard zoom lens, that is until last year's excellent but pricey Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G was launched. Now Tamron have upped the ante by releasing a constant f/2.8 lens that's much longer, much cheaper and which also boasts image stabilisation. Is this the best all-round standard zoom for Sony APS-C users? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 17-70mm Sony review, complete with full-size sample images...

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Would you trade-in a 35mm full-frame camera for a medium-format camera? No? Not even if you were paid an extra £450 on top of the trade-in price that the retailer offered for your old 35mm camera? Interested now?

Would you trade-in a 35mm full-frame camera for a medium-format camera? No? Not even if you were paid an extra £450 on top of the trade-in price that the retailer offered for your old 35mm camera? Interested now?

Monday, February 8, 2021

Could the Sony Alpha 1 really be the elusive perfect camera? It certainly comes close, according to enthusiastic early reviews...

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Sony USA embargo has just ended for Sony Alpha 1 reviews over on YouTube, so you can now watch a number of real-life hands-on videos about this exciting new flagship camera.

We've rounded them all up in one handy post - so grab our popcorn and enjoy!

If you prefer stills to video, then Sony Ambassador Mark Galer has posted a gallery of full-size JPEG sample images on Flickr to accompany his YouTube video.

The Sony USA embargo has just ended for Sony Alpha 1 reviews over on YouTube, so you can now watch a number of real-life hands-on videos about this exciting new flagship camera. We've rounded them all up in one handy post - so grab our popcorn and enjoy! If you…

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

That’s the question that Sony Alpha shooters everywhere are asking themselves this week, as they wrestle with the tricky decision of whether or not to take the financial plunge and upgrade to the new Sony A1.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The very first review of the new Sony Alpha 1 has just arrived, and the overall verdict isn't particularly promising...