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.

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...

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 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 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.

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 announced the exciting new 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary telephoto zoom lens for E-mount and L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens will be available on 10th July 2020 priced at £899.99 in the UK and $949 in the US.

Note that the new TC-1411 1.4x and TC-2011 2x Teleconverters are only compatible with the L-mount version of this lens, and not the Sony E-mount version.

The XPLOR Power 1200 Pro R2 Flash is the flagship model of Flashpoint's renowned R2 series of wireless ‘go-anywhere’ flashes.

The Flashpoint XPLOR Power 1200 Pro flash system is available now for $1,599.

ShiftCam is launching its ProLens range of professional smartphone lenses in the UK. With six different lenses available, it’s never been easier to bring the quality of a DSLR camera to a smartphone - simply slide the appropriate lens onto a ShiftCam compatible case to take professional-grade, high quality photos. The range includes telephoto, macro, wide angle and fisheye lenses, plus a deluxe kit that includes five lenses and a premium carry bag.

Tamron has launched the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD, the world’s first F2.8 all-in-one zoom lens, for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The Tamron 28-200 F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD will be available from 25th June 2020 priced at £799.99 in the UK and $729 in the USA.