Former Sony games developer, Andy Gill has released an innovative new photo editing tool called Pixeluvo. Using a full range of colour transform filters, Pixeluvo allows users to transform the entire look of an image. Curves and levels adjustmentss offer editors complete control while temperature, shadows, midtones and highlights can be adjusted to create the perfect balance. “With Pixeluvo there is absolutely no reason why part-time photographers should have to feel at a disadvantage to their full-time counterparts,” Andy says. “The software offers all the advanced features and functions of Photoshop, yet without the complex interface and sky-high price tag.” Pixeluvo is available for both Linux and Windows. To find out more about the benefits of the software and download a free trial, visit the website below.

Miggo, a new company established by a group of people who had worked together at KATA Bags and Manfrotto, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to introduce "AGUA," a new line of weather-resistant camera cases. The IPX3-standard storm-resistant cases allow you to comfortably carry your camera close to your body in any weather your expensive gear - and draw it quickly and with ease at the right moment to capture a perfect shot. The camera is attached to the bag with quick-release buckles, including a failsafe connection. This solution eliminates the need for the original camera strap because the AGUA's strap is used to carry the camera itself. You can sign up to be notified about the launch of the Kickstarter campaign at the website below:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide by Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Roullard is a new title from Rocky Nook. This book teaches readers about controlling basic camera functions, acheving a range of artistic effects using various camera settings effects using various camera settings, navigating the menus, using the GH4 in its video mode and expanding the camera’s use by mounting it on a telescope. The 384-page softcover goes far beyond the manufacturer's manual to include richly illustrated pages and example images throughout, helping to guide the reader through every important camera function and setting with an easy-to-understand approach. The printed version sells for $39.95, and an eBook edition is available for $19.99.

Benro have announced the addition of SystemMove, which includes a range of camera movement tools. One of these is the Benro MoveUp4 travel jib, which features a folding design making it compact and well suited for traveling. It can support up to 8.8 lb and has a vertical reach of 6 feet. Threaded mounting points allow you to attach a monitor arm to view your shot live while operating from the back of the jib. Benro's SystemMove line-up also includes a family of camera sliders family of camera sliders ranging from an entry-level single rail option up to the fully featured carbon-fibre rail MoveOver12, which can support just above 26lbs. The MoveOver12 is also available in a kit, which comes equipped with two Travel Flat tripods, two Leveling Bases, one S8 flat base video head, one carbon-fibre

Alpine Labs have returned to Kickstarter for the launch of the Radian 2 their second-generation motion time-lapse device. The original Radian enabled users to create still, panning, and tilting shots. The Radian 2 adds Bluetooth wireless connectivity so users can control camera settings from iOS and Android devices on the fly as well as a linear adapter to use both the original Radian and Radian 2 for linear motion. After connecting an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth to the Radian 2, the USB connection from the Radian 2 to the camera passes commands to the camera to enable users to adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings without touching the camera or the device. The platform is modular and enables you to add Radians as your ambition (and budget) grows – you can now program up to three synchronized Radians at once to seamlessly combine panning, tilting and sliding. If the stretch goal for the Kickstarter campaign is reached, Alpine Labs aims to add functionality to the app that allow you to compile a preview of the time-lapse on your phone as the lapse is being shot. The company plans to deliver all Kickstarter units during October 2015.

In its second edition, the photography competition Gen NEXT has found another five young talents who will be supported by the Swiss flash systems manufacturer, broncolor, for the next three years. As Gen NEXT ambassadors, Gonzaga Manso, Lauri Laukkanen, Anita Anti, Cristina Otero and Yulia Gorbachenko each receive broncolor equipment to the value of $24,000. Furthermore, they are presented with the opportunity to showcase their work through broncolor’s worldwide channels as well as the project's blog. Click through / read on for more information on the winners.

Arrikon have released Photo Portal 1.1 for iPad and iPhone. The app enables you to access your entire computer photo library from the comfort of your favourite sofa, or from anywhere outside your home, using Wi‑Fi or 3G on your iPad or iPhone. Version 1.1 adds a new "Sort" option to the Settings menu, modifies the cache limit and enables users to hide the Status Toolbar. Photo Portal is available on iTunes for $4.99.

Drivers in the 1980s by Chris Dorley-Brown is a new title from Hoxton Mini Press. On a hot morning in Hackney, 1987, photographer Chris Dorley-Brown set out to record the privitisation of Rolls Royce in the city. En-route he became fascinated by the faces of frustration and boredom from drivers on the gridlocked roads triggered by the sell-off. Almost 30 years later, these seemingly mundane portraits, published for the first time, capture a unique period in Britain’s history. The colours, the haircuts, the clothes and expressions recall a particular time and mood from Thatcher’s Britain. Each photo is accompanied by a description of the cars, many of which are now iconic: the Ford Capri, Cortina Mk 4, Mini Metro, the Ford Sierra. This is a humorous and unusual snapshot of a unique period in Britain’s history. The standard hardback edition is available for £12.95, whilst a Collector's Edition, signed by the photographer, can be yours for £45.

Nest have introduced a new range of backpacks designed for photographers who need to carry large amounts of equipment including long fast lenses attached to the camera body. The range consists of two bags called the Falconer EB600 Pro and EB800 Pro. Designed specifically to accommodate a large pro DSLR with up to a 600mm prime lens attached, the Falconer EB600 Pro (£129.99) fits a pro DSLR with super telephoto lens attached and offers direct access to your gear via the front zipped main section with the dropdown integrating several pockets for small accessory storage. The larger EB800 Pro (£149.99) can accommodate a large pro DSLR with up to a 800mm prime lens attached.Essentials such a flashguns, filters etc. can be stored in the generous proportioned side (velcro closers) pockets and front pocket (zipped). The interior is made of 210D none-scratch nylon with YKK self-healing high-quality zips providing smooth zipping and snag free use.

Canon Japan announced today that it has released its English version of PERSTEXT, a free iOS application that provides users with a new way of having fun with their photos. The app lets you insert dynamic text into saved images, which can then be shared with friends and family via popular social networks. The application also makes it possible to insert text that appears as if it had been written on the floor or the ground, and provides support for AirPrint-enabled inkjet printers so you can easily print out the images you create. PERSTEXT is available now on iTunes.

Tenba's new Packlite Travel Bags are billed as the world's first packable, self-stowing camera bags. "Every photographer and filmmaker has been there; you're carrying two cameras and six lenses in a large bag, and you wonder, 'How can I dump most of this and just carry a camera with two lenses?" says Peter Waisnor, Vice President of Tenba. "Packlite Travel Bags give you that option, without taking up any space or adding weight to your larger bag." Packlite bags provide an innovative solution to carrying large camera systems by providing a compact bag that can easily be pulled out separately. With four sizes to choose from, Packlite bags can carry a wide range of items. Prices start at $19.95.

Kenro has announced an updated version of the Braun Jumper ActionCam. This affordable action camera shoots 8-megapixel stills and 1080p/30fps video footage, and includes an underwater housing that allows the camera to operate at a depth of up to 30m. The images and videos captured with the camera can be viewed on an integrated 1.77in LCD screen. The suggested retail price is £63.12 including VAT. "This is an easy to operate, no fuss ActionCam that will ideally suit those coming into this market for the first time," says Paul Kench, Kenro's managing director. "With such a great price point this is also set to make a superb gift."

Olympus Japan have released five full-resolution sample photos taken with their M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO ultra-wide zoom lens. Shot with the manufacturer's OM-D E-M1 and E-M5 II compact system cameras, the officialr M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO sample images were captured at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO200/24° to ISO1000/31°. You can download the files from the website below.

Website: Olympus Japan

Olympus Japan have posted five high-resolution sample images shot using the brand new M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye 8mm 1:1.8 PRO lens. Taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and E-M1 compact system cameras, these sample photos were captured at a variety of sensitivity settings ranging from ISO200/24° to ISO800/30°. You can download the official M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye 8mm 1:1.8 PRO samples from the website below.

Website: Olympus Japan

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye f:1.8 PRO is the World’s first fisheye lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The optical construction features 17 lens elements in 15 groups to diminish peripheral chromatic and comatic aberration (including 1 aspherical, 3 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Super HR and 2 HR elements). The super-large aperture and the cutting-edge thin ZERO coating ensure photographers top-notch optical performance in any conditions, especially in low light. The 2.5-cm minimum focusing distance (measured from end of the lens) and maximum magnification of x0.2 make it a logical choice for nature photographers with a passion for quirky perspectives and eye-catching bokeh. For underwater specialists, it likewise opens up exciting new opportunities – it’s compatible with a range of accessories via the new underwater lens port PPO-EP02. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye 1:1.8 PRO is priced at £799.99 and available at all major UK retailers from June 2015.

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO is a new professional-grade ultra-wide zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system. It weighs just over half as much as equivalent f:2.8 aperture rivals, and features 14 elements in 11 groups. Like the other lenses in the M.Zuiko PRO family, this 14-28mm equivalent zoom is fully weatherproof – thanks to 11 separate seals – and lets you get just 7.5cm from your subject (measured from the end of the lens), which is about 20% closer than equivalent rivals. It’s also packed with practical PRO features, such as the manual focus clutch that lets you instantly switch from AF to MF by pulling the focus ring toward the camera body. There’s also an L-Fn button on the base of the lens that lets you make changes in an instant with your thumb. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO is priced at £999.99, and available at all major UK retailers from June 2015.