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The Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR is a new all-in-one travel super-zoom lens for Nikon's range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Billed as an alternative to the Z 24-70mm f4.0 S, it's not quite as fast from 50mm onwards, but it offers a lot more reach and also built-in vibration reduction. Could this be the only lens that some Nikon Z owners actually need? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR review, complete with full-size sample photos...

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a brand new telephoto zoom lens for Sony's range of full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Costing a lot less than its main rival, the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS, is this third-party lens really a viable alternative? Read our in-depth Sigma 100-400mm for Sony FE review to find out...

The cinema industry is changing as it moves from Super35mm to full-frame.
Sony's one-mount strategy is focusd on E-mount, with 57 lenses in total, 37 of which are full-frame.
It's been 5 years since the launch of the A7S II, with lots of requests during the last 2 years for its successor.
Now Sony have launched the A7S III mirrorless camera, which they claim delivers “The best 4K Sony ever made”.
The whole concept of the product has changed to achieve this. With freelancers now working on their own more, the Sony A7S III is aimed at this new workflow for hybrid shooters.
The cinema industry is changing as it moves from Super35mm to full-frame. Sony's one-mount strategy is focusd on E-mount, with 57 lenses in total, 37 of which are full-frame. It's been 5 years since the launch of the A7S II, with lots of requests during the last 2 years for…

Delivering high transfer speed, durability and reliability, Sony’s new CFexpress Type A cards offer professional and stress-free performance for photographers and content creators.
Delivering high transfer speed, durability and reliability, Sony’s new CFexpress Type A cards offer professional and stress-free performance for photographers and content creators.

After a last minute delay due to a technical issue, RAW video data output via HDMI on the Panasonic LUMIX S1H is finally available via the free Firmware Version 2.1.
Working together with Atomos, the new firmware enables the output of maximum 5.9K/29.97p and 59.94p 4K RAW video data over HDMI to the Atomos Ninja V HDR monitor-recorder and saves it as Apple ProRes RAW.
After a last minute delay due to a technical issue, RAW video data output via HDMI on the Panasonic LUMIX S1H is finally available via the free Firmware Version 2.1. Working together with Atomos, the new firmware enables the output of maximum 5.9K/29.97p and 59.94p 4K RAW video data over…

Fujifilm have unveiled a compact and high-power flashgun, the EF-60, which supports radio-controlled wireless remote triggering when combined with the new EF-W1 Wireless Commander.
The EF-60 flash is available now priced at £389, whilst the EF-W1 Wireless Commander costs £199.
Fujifilm have unveiled a compact and high-power flashgun, the EF-60, which supports radio-controlled wireless remote triggering when combined with the new EF-W1 Wireless Commander. The EF-60 flash is available now priced at £389, whilst the EF-W1 Wireless Commander costs £199.

The Hasselblad X1D II 50c is a modern medium-format mirrorless camera with a 51 megapixel sensor, large 3.6-inch touchscreen LCD and an improved electronic viewfinder, all housed in a beautifully crafted body. Read our in-depth Hasselblad X1D II 50c review now...

Six Laowa lenses are now available for L-mount, which can currently be used on Panasonic S1 series , Sigma FP and Leica SL/CL cameras. They are:
- Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D
- Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
- Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
- Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Pricing is the same as the other available mounts and shipping will start from August onwards.
Six Laowa lenses are now available for L-mount, which can currently be used on Panasonic S1 series , Sigma FP and Leica SL/CL cameras. They are:Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-DLaowa 15mm f/2 Zero-DLaowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro…

Nikon have just announced the Z5, an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera with 4K Video and IBIS that sits below the Z6 and Z7 models.
Other key features include a 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 100-51200 ISO range, 273-point Hybrid AF system with eye and animal detection, 3690k-dot electronic viewfinder, tilting touchscreen, weatherproof magnesium alloy body, dual UHS-II SD card slots, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Pitched directly against the Canon EOS RP, the Nikon Z5 has the main advantage of 5-axis vibration reduction, something that the Canon rival notably lacks. The Z5's 4K video mode does suffer from a very similar 1.7x crop, though (1.6x on the EOS RP).
Meanwhile, the 2-year-old Sony A7 III is more than a match for the new Nikon Z5 and is still our pick for "best entry-level full-frame camera", on paper at least, although it is admittedly slightly more expensive than the Canon EOS RP and Nikon Z5 at full RRP.
Compared to the Nikon Z6, the new Z5 commendably shares a lot of the same features, with a simpler top-plate with a shooting mode dial rather than a status LCD (which some people may actually prefer), polycarbonate rear and base plates rather than fully magnesium alloy (still the same level of weatherproofing though), and fewer video options. The Z5 is so similar to its siblings that it even uses the same MB-N10 battery grip as the Z6 and Z7.
Nikon have just announced the Z5, an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera with 4K Video and IBIS that sits below the Z6 and Z7 models. Other key features include a 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 100-51200 ISO range, 273-point Hybrid AF system with eye and animal detection, 3690k-dot electronic viewfinder, tilting touchscreen…

The NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is the new kit lens for the Z5 entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera. This portable lens features a retractable design that is extended by rotating the zoom ring.
It doesn suffer somewhat from having a rather modest 24-50mm focal range, wide but pretty short for an all-in-one lens, and very slow f/4-6.3 maximum apertures, but there is a customisable control ring and Nikon claims that the focusing is quiet enough for video use.
The Nikon Z5 looks like such a capable camera that we'd probably skip this lens entirely and invest in some decent glass, like the Z 24-70mm f/4 S, unless the price for the Z5 kit is simply too tempting.
The NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is the new kit lens for the Z5 entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera. This portable lens features a retractable design that is extended by rotating the zoom ring. It doesn suffer somewhat from having a rather modest 24-50mm focal range, wide but pretty short for an…

Nikon has announced that it will continue to expand the NIKKOR Z lens line-up with a variety of high-performance lenses that help to "stimulate photographers' creative intent".
Nikon has announced that it will continue to expand the NIKKOR Z lens line-up with a variety of high-performance lenses that help to "stimulate photographers' creative intent".

Nikon have unveiled two new teleconverters, the traditional 1.4x and 2x variants, for their NIKKOR Z range of full-frame mirrorless camera lenses.
The first lens to be compatible with these teleconverters is the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, which hasn't actually been released. We can probably expect the teleconverters and 70-200mm to be launched alongside each other sometime in "late Summer 2020".
Nikon have promised that "as the NIKKOR Z lens line-up expands, more lenses will be compatible with the Z Teleconverters", which seems to suggest that they aren't compatible with any of the Z lenses that have already been released.
Pricing is somewhat predictably on the eye-wateringly high side - £549 | €649 for the 1.4x and £599 | €699 for the 2x.
Note that Nikon have significantly one-upped Canon by releasing teleconverters that actually work with their 70-200mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens...
Nikon have unveiled two new teleconverters, the traditional 1.4x and 2x variants, for their NIKKOR Z range of full-frame mirrorless camera lenses.The first lens to be compatible with these teleconverters is the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, which hasn't actually been released. We can probably expect the teleconverters and…

Nikon has just announced new firmware updates for the Z50, Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Version 2.00 for the APS-C (Nikon DX format) Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera adds Animal-Detection AF, improves subject-tracking AF and adds support for the new 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Firmware version 3.10 for the full-frame (Nikon FX format) Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z6 mirrorless cameras adds support for the new 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Nikon has just announced new firmware updates for the Z50, Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras. Version 2.00 for the APS-C (Nikon DX format) Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera adds Animal-Detection AF, improves subject-tracking AF and adds support for the new 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. Firmware version 3.10 for the full-frame…

Ever dreamt of turning your flagship Nikon D6 into a webcam? Now you can with the imminent launch of Nikon Webcam Utility (and a copy of Windows 10 64-bit).
Nikon has announced plans to release a free beta version of the Webcam Utility software which allows Nikon mirrorless or digital SLR cameras to be used as a webcam. Here's the full list of compatible cameras:
Z7, Z6, Z5, Z50, D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600
and compatible operating systems:
Windows 10 64-bit, and, erm, that's it...
Ever dreamt of turning your flagship Nikon D6 into a webcam? Now you can with the imminent launch of Nikon Webcam Utility (and a copy of Windows 10 64-bit).Nikon has announced plans to release a free beta version of the Webcam Utility software which allows Nikon mirrorless or digital SLR…

JOBY have just launched their first full-size tripod, the RangePod Smart, a travel-friendly tripod that's light and comfortable to carry. Crafted from solid aluminium, it’s tough and durable, but tips the scales at just 1.69kg / 2.7lbs.
The JOBY RangePod Smart is available now priced at £124.95 in the UK.
JOBY have just launched their first full-size tripod, the RangePod Smart, a travel-friendly tripod that's light and comfortable to carry. Crafted from solid aluminium, it’s tough and durable, but tips the scales at just 1.69kg / 2.7lbs.The JOBY RangePod Smart is available now priced at £124.95 in the UK.

The new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 from ZY Optics is the World’s only f/0.95 lens designed for DSLR systems. This new lens for Canon EF cameras joins the mirrorless version that is already available in Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z mounts.
The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for Canon EF is now available priced at $799.
The new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 from ZY Optics is the World’s only f/0.95 lens designed for DSLR systems. This new lens for Canon EF cameras joins the mirrorless version that is already available in Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z mounts.The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for Canon EF…

In response to some rather "heated" internet criticism about overheating during video recording, Canon have taken the unusual step of issuing an official media advisory about the video shooting times of the upcoming EOS R5 and EOS R6 mirrorless cameras.
In response to some rather "heated" internet criticism about overheating during video recording, Canon have taken the unusual step of issuing an official media advisory about the video shooting times of the upcoming EOS R5 and EOS R6 mirrorless cameras.

Ahead of our final review, here are some full-size sample photos taken with the brand new Leica M10-R camera.

Leica puts an ‘M’ in the month with the unveiling of its newest high-end 40 megapixel camera, the M10-R, available in black or silver.
Leica puts an ‘M’ in the month with the unveiling of its newest high-end 40 megapixel camera, the M10-R, available in black or silver.