Tamron have just released a new firmware update, version 3, for the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lens. This update improves the stability of control signal communication in continuous shooting for a long time.

Reflex has announced that its 35mm SLR camera has been delayed until late spring/early summer of 2019, citing a problem with the supply of shutter units for the delay.

The new Irix Edge Light Pollution filters offer more accurate colors, improved contrast and improved overall sharpness and clarity. Pricing starts from 95 Euro for the 67mm filter.

Leading 360-degree camera maker Insta360 and pioneering virtual tour platform Matterport today announced a new partnership that makes virtual tour creation easier than ever.

Hasselblad have released a new firmware update for the X1D-50c mirrorless camera which adds support for the most recent XCD Lenses, the XCD 65, 80, and 135mm.

The Viato backpack from Kite Optics uses the inner space of the tripod through an intelligent and unique patented design, offering 915 cubic inches of storage space, sufficient to hold all your essential gear for a day of nature photography, bird watching or just hiking.

The Viato will be available late February/early March at a suggested retail price of $219.99.

The Olympus O-MD E-M1X is a new flagship mirrorless camera that boasts a 20 megapixel Four Thirds sensor, 18fps burst shooting with full-time AF or 60fps without, 80 megapixel multi-shot high-resolution mode, 7.5-stops image stabilisation, 2,580 shot battery life, a vari-angle touchscreen LCD, full weather-proofing and Cinema 4K video recording.

We've spent a little time getting to know the OM-D E-M1X, so check out our first impressions of Olympus' impressive new compact system camera...

Want to see exactly what the new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Olympus 150-400mm lens.

Want to see exactly what the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X 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-M1X compact system camera.

Olympus have just released a new lens roadmap that contains at least 8 new future lenses.

They are:

• M.Zuiko Pro Telephoto Zoom Lens (possibly 50-225mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Telephoto Zoom Lens (possibly 70-250mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Wide Zoom Lens (possibly 8-25mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Standard Zoom Lens (possibly 12-40mm)
• M.Zuiko Pro Bright Prime Lenses
  
• M.Zuiko High Magnification Zoom Lens (possibly 14-210mm)
• M.Zuiko Super Telephoto Zoom Lens (possibly 100-400mm)

The Olympus lens roadmap doesn't indicate each of these lenses will actually be released, other than referring to them as "future lenses".

Olympus are launching a special silver edition of their Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera in commemoration of Olympus' 100th Anniversary in 2019.

The silver version will be released in a limited edition of only 2,000 units worldwide and feature the same functionalities as the black E-M1 Mark II. It will go on sale in late February 2019 priced at £1499.99.

The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a new professional mirrorless camera offering enhanced reliability and performance.

The most compact and lightweight camera system in its class, the EM1X features a 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor, Cinema 4K movie recording, 18fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking, the world’s best image stabilization, a re-developed and fast autofocus system, an integrated vertical grip, and two TruePic VIII image processors allowing for high-speed responsiveness and handheld High Res Shots.

The Olympus E-M1X will be available from late February, body only, priced at £2799.99 / 2999 EUR.

In addition, Olympus are introducing the FL-700WR high-performance electronic flash and the Wireless Commander FC-WR andWireless Receiver FR-WR accessories.

Finally, Olympus have announced the development of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO super telephoto zoom lens and the M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20. Combining both products will make handheld super telephoto shooting possible at 2000mm (35mm equivalent). Both products are scheduled to go on sale in 2020.

Kenko have released new 2x and 1.4x teleconverters for Nikon and Canon DSLRs. The TELEPLUS HD pro 1.4x DGX and TELEPLUS HD pro 2x DGX feature redesigned optics and multi-layer coatings to match contemporary high-resolution DSLR cameras and lenses.

ColorNavigator 7 from EIZO makes calibration simple and produces predictable results for photography, design, print and video creation ColorNavigator 7, which is now available as a free download, has multiple colour modes so you can choose the one that matches your field’s target values, giving you the ability to calibrate every colour mode simultaneously and schedule automatic calibration to maintain colour accuracy.