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The Fujifilm Instax Mini Link is a new smartphone printer which produces credit-card sized prints. Replacing the Instax Share SP-2/3 series, the Mini Link now features Bluetooth connectivity, updated design and a shiny new app. Read our in-depth Instax Mini Link review now...
Hot on the heels of the Sony ZV-1 comes another camera aimed directly at vloggers and Youtubers in the shape of the Panasonic Lumix G100. This time it's a mirrorless interchangeable lens model, rather than a compact with a fixed lens. The tiny Lumix G100 also has a lot to offer stills photographers too - find out if it can make the grade in our in-depth review...
The new Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a compact and versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for shooting landscapes, starry skies and architecture.
The Sony 12-24mm F2.8 will be available in Europe from August 2020, priced at approximately £2,900 / €3300.
The new Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a compact and versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for shooting landscapes, starry skies and architecture.The Sony 12-24mm F2.8 will be available in Europe from August 2020, priced at approximately £2,900 / €3300.
The Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a brand new professional ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. It offers a fast, constant aperture of f/2.8, weather-sealing, 9-blade diaphragm and very quick and quiet auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM review now, complete with full-size sample images.
The Sony ZV-1 is a new compact camera that's been built from the ground up for vlogging, with a vari-angle screen, fast auto-focusing, three-capsule direction microphone, and a wealth of vlogger-friendly shooting modes. Is this the ultimate camera for aspiring YouTube creators? Read our in-depth Sony ZV-1 review to find out...
The Sony Xperia 1 II is a new flagship smartphone offering a range of pro image and video features aimed at keen camera enthusiasts. These include 20fps with continuous autofocus focus and autoexposure and real time eye AF for humans and animals, utilising technologies borrowed from the Alpha A9 full-frame mirrorless camera. Read our in-depth Sony Xperia 1 II review, complete with full-size sample images and videos, to find out if this new smartphone hits the mark for serious photography...
Canon have just announced REIMAGINE, a live-streaming event revealing and discussing its biggest product launch yet.
On Thursday July 9th at 13:00 BST, Canon will unveil an innovative product launch which will probably include the new flagship model in their mirrorless range, the EOS R5 (pictured), which we first saw a few months ago before Covid-19 had spread across the world.
To attend the REIMAGINE event, you'll need to register at the following link: https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/ev...
Canon have just announced REIMAGINE, a live-streaming event revealing and discussing its biggest product launch yet. On Thursday July 9th at 13:00 BST, Canon will unveil an innovative product launch which will probably include the new flagship model in their mirrorless range, the EOS R5 (pictured), which we first saw…
Olympus has just unveiled the latest M.Zuiko Digital Lens Roadmap which now includes new 8-25mm F4.0 PRO and telephoto macro lenses, an update for the development of M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, Bird Detection AF for the E-M1X and an OM-D webcam beta version.
Olympus has just unveiled the latest M.Zuiko Digital Lens Roadmap which now includes new 8-25mm F4.0 PRO and telephoto macro lenses, an update for the development of M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, Bird Detection AF for the E-M1X and an OM-D webcam beta version…
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO is a mirrorless macro lens with a difference - it offers true 2:1 magnification without the need for reversing rings or extension tubes. We tested out the Nikon Z version of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO to find out just what this unique lens is capable of...
Fujifilm is releasing a major new firmware update for all three GFX medium-format mirrorless cameras - the GFX 50S, 50R and 100 models. Major improvements include enhanced image reproduction, better autofocus performance, expanded functionality and gimbal and drone support.
Fujifilm is releasing a major new firmware update for all three GFX medium-format mirrorless cameras - the GFX 50S, 50R and 100 models. Major improvements include enhanced image reproduction, better autofocus performance, expanded functionality and gimbal and drone support.
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a portable, high resolution prime lens that's ideally suited for landscape and everyday adventure. It's compact, lightweight and has a weather-proof design that's resistant to dust and moisture.
The GF 30mm F3.5 R WR will be available in in late July 2020 priced at £1649 in the UK and $1695 in the US.
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a portable, high resolution prime lens that's ideally suited for landscape and everyday adventure. It's compact, lightweight and has a weather-proof design that's resistant to dust and moisture. The GF 30mm F3.5 R WR will be available in in late July 202…
The Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. is the third member of Panasonic's full-frame lenses for professionals, joining the 16-35mm F4 and 24-70mm F2.8 that we've recently and enthusiastically reviewed. Can the 70-200mm F2.8 emulate their success? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. Review...
Olympus has entered talks to sell its imaging camera business to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners by the end of 2020.
Accounting for about 6% of Olympus in terms of overall revenue, the company's imaging division has posted consecutive losses for the past few years. A rapidly declining market and Covid-19 seem to have prompted Olympus to offload their current portfolio of Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses.
In the immediate future, "Olympus Imaging will operate with business as usual: we will continue to work on innovative initiatives for our customers and we will launch new products as planned." What happens after 2020 remains to be seen...
Olympus has entered talks to sell its imaging camera business to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners by the end of 2020. Accounting for about 6% of Olympus in terms of overall revenue, the company's imaging division has posted consecutive losses for the past few years. A rapidly declining market and…
The Sigma fp has just recieved a major firmware update, version 2.0, that adds a number of major new features, improvements and bug fixes. The fp camera now supports CinemaDNG footage playback, HDR in movie shooting, DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI Raw output, RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V,and Blackmagic RAW codec over HDMI. Improvements include enhanced AF performance, Dual Base ISO support, and better image quality.
The Sigma fp Ver2.0 firmware update is available to download now.
The Sigma fp has just recieved a major firmware update, version 2.0, that adds a number of major new features, improvements and bug fixes. The fp camera now supports CinemaDNG footage playback, HDR in movie shooting, DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI Raw output, RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja…
The Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is a fast standard zoom lens for L-mount mirrorless cameras from Panasonic, Sigma and Leica. It costs twice as much as the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art lens and Panasonic’s slower 24-105mm f/4 zoom, so is it really worth the substantial extra investment? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic 24-70mm F2.8 review, complete with full-size sample images.
The Panasonic Lumix G100 is a new mirrorless inter-changeable lens camera designed speciifcally for vlogging.
Smaller than an iPhone XR, the tiny G100 offers 4K 30p video recording, the Worlds first OZO Audio by Nokia for premium sound quality with three internal microphones, a dedicated video selfie mode for simple vlogging setup, 2x/4x slow motion and 2x/4x/8x FHD quick motion options, V-Log L recording for more advanced users, and social media frame markers and record frame indicators.
The compact and lightweight Panasonic G100 weighs just 412g with its 12-32mm kit lens and has a 20.3 megapixel MOS sensor for stills. It also features five-axis hybrid image stabilisation, a 1840K dot free angle touch LCD, 3,680K dot viewfinder, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and a dedicated button for easy image transfer to smartphone.
Compared to the recently announced Sony ZV-1 compact camera, probably its most obvious rival, the Lumix G100 is bigger and slightly heavier, but has a built-in viewfinder, higher resolution LCD screen, and you can change the lens.
Other similar competitors include the Canon EOS M50 and the Fujifilm X-T200 mirrorless models, but they're more all-round cameras with good video functionality, rather than being especially dedicated to vlogging.
Available at the end of July, the Panasonic Lumix G100 is priced from £589.99 in the UK for body only, £679.99 for 12-32mm lens kit, or £719.99 for 12-32mm lens and tripod grip kit.
The new DMW-SHGR1 Tripod Grip will also be available at launch priced at £89.99.
The Panasonic Lumix G100 is a new mirrorless inter-changeable lens camera designed speciifcally for vlogging. Smaller than an iPhone XR, the tiny G100 offers 4K 30p video recording, the Worlds first OZO Audio by Nokia for premium sound quality with three internal microphones, a dedicated video selfie mode for simple…
The Lumix S PRO 16-35mm F4 is a new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the Panasonic, Sigma and Leica L-mount mirrorless camera system. Read our in-depth Panasonic 16-35mm F4 review with full-size sample images now to find out if this lens can live up to its PRO billing...
The new Sigma USB Dock UD-11 is designed for two types of mirrorless camera mount, L-Mount and Canon EF-M mount.
The Sigma USB Dock UD-11 will be available in July 2020 priced at £39.99 in the UK and $59 in the US.
The new Sigma USB Dock UD-11 is designed for two types of mirrorless camera mount, L-Mount and Canon EF-M mount. The Sigma USB Dock UD-11 will be available in July 2020 priced at £39.99 in the UK and $59 in the US.
The new Sigma TC-1411 teleconverter increases the focal length of L-mount lenses by 1.4x, and the TC-2011 by 2x. They are compatible with the new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens.
The Sigma TC-1411 and TC-2011 Teleconverters will be available in July 2020 priced at £369.99 / $399 for the TC-1411 and £399.99 / $429 for the TC-2011.
The new Sigma TC-1411 teleconverter increases the focal length of L-mount lenses by 1.4x, and the TC-2011 by 2x. They are compatible with the new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens. The Sigma TC-1411 and TC-2011 Teleconverters will be available in July 2020 priced at £369.99 / $399 for…
Sigma have just launched the popular 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
These three lenses will be available in July 2020 priced at £449.99 / $449 for the 16mm, £329.99 / $339 for the 30mm, and £399.99 / $479 for the 56mm.
Sigma have just launched the popular 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. These three lenses will be available in July 2020 priced at £449.99 / $449 for the 16mm, £329.99 / $339 for the 30mm, and £399.99 / $479 for the 56mm.