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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

DxO PhotoLab 3 offers a completely redesigned HSL colour adjustment feature, optimized Repair Tool, keyword management and a brand-new Local Adjustments Masks Manager.

For a limited time, DxO PhotoLab 3 ESSENTIAL Edition is priced at £86.99 instead of £112, and DxO PhotoLab 3 ELITE Edition is priced at £129.99 instead of £169.

DxO PhotoLab 3 offers a completely redesigned HSL colour adjustment feature, optimized Repair Tool, keyword management and a brand-new Local Adjustments Masks Manager. For a limited time, DxO PhotoLab 3 ESSENTIAL Edition is priced at £86.99 instead of £112, and DxO PhotoLab 3 ELITE Edition is priced at £129.99 instead of £169.

Photography Blog attended the UK launch of the new Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera at The Shard in central London, UK.

Find out what we thought of Fujifilm's brand new APS-C sensor camera by reading our detailed first impressions...

Photography Blog attended the UK launch of the new Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera at The Shard in central London, UK. Find out what we thought of Fujifilm's brand new APS-C sensor camera by reading our detailed first impressions...

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and videos taken with the brand new Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera. The X-Pro3 is the new flagship model in Fujifilm's range of APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras, sitting above the X-T3 and the X-H1.

After an early peak at the recent Fuji X-summit event in Japan and the usual avalanche of rumors in the last few days before launch, the Fujifilm X-Pro3 APS-C sensor mirrorless camera has now been officially announced.

This is the new flagship model in the X Series range of mirrorless digital cameras, sitting above the popular X-T3 and the not so popular X-H1 models.

The X-Pro3 has the much-publicized tilting LCD screen which is actually closed against the body in normal use, in a concerted bid to promote greater employment of the electronic viewfinder, a feature that is already dividing online opinion.

Other key features include titanium top and bottom plates, 26.1 megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, the X-Processor 4 image processing engine, an Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder, and a new Classic Neg film simulation.

The X-Pro3 will be available from December body only in three colours - Black, Dura Black and Dura Silver - priced at £1699 for Black and £1879 for the two Dura colours.

After an early peak at the recent Fuji X-summit event in Japan and the usual avalanche of rumors in the last few days before launch, the Fujifilm X-Pro3 APS-C sensor mirrorless camera has now been officially announced. This is the new flagship model in the X Series range of mirrorless…

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera.

Tamron have announced three new prime lenses for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The compact, lightweight Tamron 20mm, 24mm and 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lenses all feature a 67mm filter diameter, magnification ratio of 1:2, moisture-resistant construction, and are all the same length (64mm).

The 24mm and 35mm lenses will be available on November 20th 2019 and the 20mm will be available in January 2020. All three lenses will be available in the USA for approximately $349 each and in the UK for £399.

Tamron have announced three new prime lenses for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras. The compact, lightweight Tamron 20mm, 24mm and 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lenses all feature a 67mm filter diameter, magnification ratio of 1:2, moisture-resistant construction, and are all the same length (64mm). The 24mm and 35mm…

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Irix has expanded its range of cinematographic lenses with the new full-frame 45mm T1.5, designed for shooting with Ultra HD 8K cinema cameras.

The Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 lens will be available in the four most popular industry mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, Olympus / Panasonic MFT and Arri PL-mount.

Price and availability of the Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 lens will be announced soon.

Irix has expanded its range of cinematographic lenses with the new full-frame 45mm T1.5, designed for shooting with Ultra HD 8K cinema cameras. The Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 lens will be available in the four most popular industry mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, Olympus / Panasonic MFT and Arri PL-mount…

Photography Blog attended the UK launch of the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III mirrorless camera at The Magic Circle headquarters in central London, UK.

Find out what we thought of Olympus's brand new camera by reading our detailed first impressions...

Photography Blog attended the UK launch of the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III mirrorless camera at The Magic Circle headquarters in central London, UK. Find out what we thought of Olympus's brand new camera by reading our detailed first impressions...

Monday, October 21, 2019

Fujifilm have unveiled the new X-Pro3 mirrorless camera at an X-summit event in Shibuya, Japan. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera will be officially announced on October 23rd, but details have already emerged that the new model will be made entirely out of titanium, making it 10x more scratch-resistant than a stainless steel chassis.

Fujifilm have unveiled the new X-Pro3 mirrorless camera at an X-summit event in Shibuya, Japan. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera will be officially announced on October 23rd, but details have already emerged that the new model will be made entirely out of titanium, making it 10x more scratch-resistant than a stainless…

The pricing, availability and full specifications of the new Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens have just been announced.

Retailing for just $149 / £189, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is the most affordable lens that manufacturer Venus Optics has ever released.

The 17mm lens provides the equivalent of a 34mm angle of view on a full-frame sensor. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups, and has a seven-blade diaphragm to give a pleasing sunstar rendering. The lens is compact and weighs just 6oz (172g). It has a minimum focus distance of 15cm and comes with a 46mm filter thread.


The pricing, availability and full specifications of the new Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens have just been announced. Retailing for just $149 / £189, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is the most affordable lens that manufacturer Venus Optics has ever released. The 17mm lens provides the equivalent of a 34mm…

Friday, October 18, 2019

The new Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF is an ultra wide angle zoom lens for APS-C sensor DLSR cameras.

The ultra-wide 11-16mm focal length is ideal for shooting landscapes, interiors, nightscapes, and group shots, while the constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 offers great performance in low light shooting, with exceptional depth of field control.

Pricing and Availability

The Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF lens is available to pre-order now for $450, and will begin shipping on November 8th 2019.

The new Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF is an ultra wide angle zoom lens for APS-C sensor DLSR cameras. The ultra-wide 11-16mm focal length is ideal for shooting landscapes, interiors, nightscapes, and group shots, while the constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 offers great performance in low light shooting, with exceptional…

Thursday, October 17, 2019

After a lot of rumors, the long-awaited Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has finally been officially announced.

If you don't know already, this is an update of the popular E-M5 Mark II camera from 2015. The new Mark III version offers a 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor, TruePic VIII image processor, in-body 5-axis image stabilization system, weather-proofing, 121-point all cross-type on-chip phase detection autofocus system, 10fps burst shooting, 4K 30P high-definition video recording, 2.36 million-dot OLED viewfinder, and USB charging.

Availability and Price

In the UK the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III will be available from mid November in silver or black as body only priced at £1099.99 and in different kit versions as e.g. with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40 F2.8 PRO lens at £1699.99 or with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200 F3.5-6.3 lens at £1599.99 EUR.

Olympus are also offering pre order customers a £100 trade in and free BLS-50 battery to launch the OM-D E-M5 Mark III valid on pre orders to 15 November 2019.

In the US and Canada, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III will be available in both black and silver in late November. The camera body only will have a suggested retail price of $1,199.99 USD and $1,499.99 CAD and the camera body with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II lens will have a suggested retail price of $1,799.99 USD and $2,249.99 CAD.

After a lot of rumors, the long-awaited Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has finally been officially announced. If you don't know already, this is an update of the popular E-M5 Mark II camera from 2015. The new Mark III version offers a 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor, TruePic VIII image…

Want to see exactly what the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera in both black and silver colours and including a side-by-side comparison with the previous E-M5 Mark II camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera in both black and silver colours and including a side-by-side comparison with…

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Photography Blog attended the UK launch of the new Sigma fp mirrorless camera at Brighton City Airport, UK.

Find out what we thought of Sigma's brand new camera by reading our detailed first impressions...

Photography Blog attended the UK launch of the new Sigma fp mirrorless camera at Brighton City Airport, UK. Find out what we thought of Sigma's brand new camera by reading our detailed first impressions...

Sony's venerable RX100 compact camera series has now reached its seventh iteration with the launch of the RX100 VII. What could Sony have possibly added to make this already excellent camera even better? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony RX100 VII review, complete with a huge gallery of full-size sample images and videos.

2019 is Olympus' official Centenary year (Congratulations!), and following the launch of the E-M1X camera back in the Spring, the company are now reportedly gearing up for the launch of a much more affordable successor to the popular OM-D E-M5 Mark II (pictured), somewhat predictably called the OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Read on for everything that we know so far...

Update 1: Internet giant Amazon has now confirmed the price and launch date of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III - it will apparently cost £1,355.60 and be available on November 18th 2019. It will feature re-engineered 5-axis image stabilisation for handheld shooting, a new OLED electronic viewfinder, and be weather-resistant. Amazon have predictably pulled the leaked product page...

Update 2: The full specifications and US price for the E-M5 Mark III have now been leaked by 4/3rumors.

2019 is Olympus' official Centenary year (Congratulations!), and following the launch of the E-M1X camera back in the Spring, the company are now reportedly gearing up for the launch of a much more affordable successor to the popular OM-D E-M5 Mark II (pictured), somewhat predictably called the OM-D E-M5 Mark…

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and videos taken with the brand new Sigma fp full-frame mirrorless camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Sigma fp full-frame mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma fp camera with the 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.

Want to see exactly what the new Sigma fp full-frame mirrorless camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Sigma fp camera with the 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.

Friday, October 11, 2019

With the recent launch of the Z50 mirrorless camera, Nikon have updated their camera range positioning, as of October 2019.

There are now 10 Nikon interchangeable lens cameras on the market - a mix of 3 mirrorless and 7 DSLRs, 5 full-frame and 5 APS-C.

With the recent launch of the Z50 mirrorless camera, Nikon have updated their camera range positioning, as of October 2019. There are now 10 Nikon interchangeable lens cameras on the market - a mix of 3 mirrorless and 7 DSLRs, 5 full-frame and 5 APS-C.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

The Canon IVY REC is a waterproof and shockproof outdoor camera that clips to a belt or bag or slips into a pocket. Made for adventure, the lightweight and wearable camera has still and video capabilities while being waterproof and shockproof.

The Canon IVY REC comes in three colors, Riptide (Blue), Avocado (Green) and Dragon Fruit (Pink), and is priced at £119.99 / $129.99 in the UK and US respectively. It will be available in late October 2019.

The Canon IVY REC is a waterproof and shockproof outdoor camera that clips to a belt or bag or slips into a pocket. Made for adventure, the lightweight and wearable camera has still and video capabilities while being waterproof and shockproof. The Canon IVY REC comes in three colors, Riptide…