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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The Ricoh WG-70 is a new waterproof digital compact camera that can be used in depths down to 14 meters, with enhanced features that include the Digital Microscope mode.

The Ricoh WG-70 will be available in March priced at £280 / $280.

The Ricoh WG-70 is a new waterproof digital compact camera that can be used in depths down to 14 meters, with enhanced features that include the Digital Microscope mode. The Ricoh WG-70 will be available in March priced at £280 / $280.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Fujifilm have just announced that the successor to the X-T3, their most popular mirrorless camera, will be unveiled on Feburary 26th 2020 at the CP+ show in Japan.

Unsurprsingly, the new model will be called the Fujifilm X-T4.

Other than a countdown timer on Fujifilm's website, there are no other official details about the new camera yet.

Fujifilm have just announced that the successor to the X-T3, their most popular mirrorless camera, will be unveiled on Feburary 26th 2020 at the CP+ show in Japan. Unsurprsingly, the new model will be called the Fujifilm X-T4. Other than a countdown timer on Fujifilm's website, there are no other…

Fujifilm X100V ReviewWant to see exactly what the new Fujifilm X100V compact camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm X100V compact camera, including both the Silver and Black versions, and with the weatherproof lens adapter and filter kit fitted.

Fujifilm X100V ReviewWant to see exactly what the new Fujifilm X100V compact camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm X100V compact camera, including both the Silver and Black versions, and with the weatherproof lens adapter and filter kit fitted…

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Fujifilm X100V premium compact camera. The Fuji X100V is a 26-megapixel APS-C compact camera with 4K video recording.

The Fujifilm X100V is a new premium compact camera with a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor and a fixed 23mm F2.0 lens.

Other key improvements offered by the X100V include a new tilting rear touchscreen LCD monitor, updated Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder, weather-proofing, the latest generation X-TransTM CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4, and 10-bit, 4:2:2 4K video up to 30fps and 1080p up to 120fps.

The Fuji X100V will be available from 27th February in Silver and Black, priced at £1299 in the UK.

The Fujifilm X100V is a new premium compact camera with a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor and a fixed 23mm F2.0 lens. Other key improvements offered by the X100V include a new tilting rear touchscreen LCD monitor, updated Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder, weather-proofing, the latest generation X-TransTM CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor…

Monday, February 3, 2020

The Sony A6100 is a new entry-level mirrorless camera that features the fastest auto-focusing system in the world. With a 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor, 4K movie recording, a tilting OLED screen, electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, the Sony A6100 also offers 11fps burst shooting, bluetooth, wi-fi and NFC connectivity, and USB charging. Read our Sony A6100 review now to find out if it's the perfect camera for photography beginners...

The Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a brand new ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony shooters that won't break the bank. Sony don't currently offer a full-frame 20mm prime, so is the unique Tamron worth a look? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 20mm f/2.8 FE review, complete with full-size sample images...

Friday, January 31, 2020

The Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is an affordable f/2.8 prime lens for the extensive Sony Alpha range of full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. With weather-proofing and 1:2 close-up capabilities, is this compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens worth considering? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 24mm f/2.8 FE review, complete with full-size sample images...

Thursday, January 30, 2020

The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is a 5x standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series mirrorless cameras. Offering a focal range of 24-122mm in 35mm terms, a constant maximum aperture of f/4, weather-sealing, 6 stops of optical image stabilisation and an aperture ring, is the Fuji XF 16-80mm a versatile all-arounder or a jack of all trades and master of none? Read our Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out...

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The new Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is one of three compact and affordable f/2.8 prime lenses that Tamron have just released for the Sony Alpha mirrorless camera system. With weather-proofing and close-up capabilities, is this dinky lens worth adding to your lens collection? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 35mm f/2.8 FE review, complete with full-size sample images...

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens mounted on an X-T3 camera body. The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is a versatile new standard zoom lens for the Fuji APS-C mirrorless camera system.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and videos taken with the new Sony A6100 mirrorless camera. The Sony A6100 is a 24-megapixel APS-C compact system camera with 4K video recording.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the Olympus E-PL10 mirrorless camera. The Olympus E-PL10 is a new entry-level mirrorless camera that features a 16 megapixel sensor, 3-axis image stabilization and 4K video recording.

Monday, January 27, 2020

The new Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS lens builds on the already amazingly fast, incredibly expensive, standard RF 85mm portrait prime lens by adding a special Defocus Smoothing coating to the lens surfaces to further enhance the bokeh quality. Does it succeed, and is it worth the substantial price premium? Read our Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS review to find out, complete with full-size sample images...

Friday, January 24, 2020

Venus Optics have just announced the pricing and availability of the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO, a compact macro lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors with 2:1 magnification and invisible chromatic aberrations.

The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO is available now priced at $399.

Venus Optics have just announced the pricing and availability of the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO, a compact macro lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors with 2:1 magnification and invisible chromatic aberrations. The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO is available now priced at $399.

Designed to showcase exactly what Canon's full-frame mirrorless camera system is capable of, the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM is an amazingly fast, incredibly expensive, no-holds-barred portrait prime lens. Read our in-depth Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM review to find out if this ultra-fast lens can really be worth £2799 / $2699...

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Here are some official full-size sample images taken with the new PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR DSLR lens. The PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR is a versatile telephoto zoom lens for Pentax's full-frame DSLR cameras.

The HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR is a new telephoto zoom lens for Pentax's range of 35mm full-frame K-mount digital SLR cameras.

This lens features a compact, lightweight body with weather-resistant construction, multi-layer HD Coating, minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.32x, and weighs approximately 819 grams.

The HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR will be available from February 15th 2020 priced at $1099.95.

The HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR is a new telephoto zoom lens for Pentax's range of 35mm full-frame K-mount digital SLR cameras. This lens features a compact, lightweight body with weather-resistant construction, multi-layer HD Coating, minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.32x…

The new Fujifilm X-T200 mirrorless camera offers intuitive touch-screen controls, a new image sensor and processor combination, and beautiful image quality within a compact body.

New features include a newly designed EVF, quick face detection AF, the ability to create 24.2MP stills at 8 FPS, and the option to record 4K UHD video.

The Fuji XT200 will be available as a kit with the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens in three colours (Silver, Dark Silver, and Champagne), priced at £749 and available from 27th Feb 2020.

Fujifilm are also introducing the new XC 35mm F2 lens in Black and Silver, priced at £169 and available from 27th Feb 2020.

The new Fujifilm X-T200 mirrorless camera offers intuitive touch-screen controls, a new image sensor and processor combination, and beautiful image quality within a compact body. New features include a newly designed EVF, quick face detection AF, the ability to create 24.2MP stills at 8 FPS, and the option to record…

The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is a new standard zoom lens for the GFX medium format camera system.

The GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR lens offers an equivalent focal length range of 36-79mm on a smaller 35mm format system, a maximum aperture of F4, 5-axis image stabilisation, near-silent, high speed autofocus motor, and dust- and weather-resistant construction.

The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is priced at £2049 and will be available from 27th February 2020.

The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is a new standard zoom lens for the GFX medium format camera system. The GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR lens offers an equivalent focal length range of 36-79mm on a smaller 35mm format system, a maximum aperture of F4…