Lomography has just introduced the B&W 100 35 mm Potsdam Kino Film.

Lomography’s new Kino Films are extracted from rolls of cine film produced by a legendary German company that has been changing the face of cinema since the early 1900s. Originally used to make moody monochrome movies, their gorgeous black and white tones lend a timeless effect to cinematic scenes.

Potsdam Kino Film is the second in the series of Lomography Kino Films and has a lower ISO of 100, making it the perfect option for sunny days. It delivers less grain, more contrast and a higher DMAX than its predecessor for an even broader range of moody monochrome tones.

Lomography B&W Potsdam Kino Film will be exclusively available for pre-order on Lomography Online Store for $7.90.

Nikon have updated the lens roadmap for the Z series mirrorless camera system. The 20 mm f/1.8 S, 50 mm f/1.2 S and 14-24 mm f/2.8 S lenses will now definitely ship in 2020, while the 24mm f/1.8 S has been moved from 2020 to 2019. In addition, 7 TBA lenses are now scheduled for 2021, bringing the overall total to 23.

DJI has introduced a powerful new remote controller for its drones at CES 2019. The Smart Controller features an ultra-bright display screen and controls optimized for DJI drones, allowing pilots to fly the newest drones without using a smartphone or tablet.

X-Rite have just released ColorChecker Camera Calibration Software v1.2, which provides custom ICC Camera Profiles for Capture One Pro users. Photographers can now create and save custom ICC camera profiles for virtually any lighting situation utilizing either an X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo or ColorChecker Classic target together with the X-Rite Camera Calibration software v1.2.

Nikon are adding Eye AF, RAW video output and CFexpress Support to the Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new features will be incorporated in new firmware being developed for the Nikon Z 7 and Z 6, which will be displayed at the CES 2019 show in Las Vegas. There's no confirmed release date yet for the firmware update.

The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 is the world’s first full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens to boast a flat front element. This unique design feature allows use of 82 mm filters without the need for bulky filter holders.

The new Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 lens will be available in April for £1349 / €1499 / $1299.

The Nikon Z6 full-frame mirrorless camera is now available as part of a new Filmmaker’s Kit, which includes a range of equipment and accessories that will help users tap into the Z6’s advanced video features.

The Nikon Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit will be available in late January 2019 for a suggested retail price of $3,999.95.

The new HONOR 10 Lite smartphone has an AI-powered 24 megapixel front camera, 6.21 inch FullView HD screen display, a slim dewdrop notch and a shimmering colour gradient back.

Priced at £199.99 the HONOR 10 Lite is available in Sapphire Blue, Sky Blue and Midnight Black from 7th January 2019.

The Wacom Cintiq 16 is a new tool for digital sketching, illustration and technical drawing that's specifically designed for young creative professionals, creative enthusiasts, art students and passionate hobbyists.

The Wacom Cintiq 16 has a recommended retail price of £529.99. The adjustable stand is optional and costs £69.99.

The Insta360 Titan is an eight-lens cinematic VR camera that captures 360 photos and video at up to 11K resolution. The Titan uses eight Micro Four Thirds (MFT) sensors, the largest sensors available in any standalone VR camera. These sensors maximize image quality, dynamic range, low-light performance and color depth, raising the bar for realism in high-end professional VR capture.

The Insta360 Titan is priced at $14,999 and is set to ship in April, following a pilot program with select filmmaker partners.

Venus Optics have unveiled the widest lens for DJI X7 cameras and Inspire 2 drones, the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 DL Zero-D. The new DL mount has the same specifications and optical performance as the existing Fuji X, Sony E and Canon EF-M mounts launched in 2018.

The retail selling price of the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D DL mount in $499, available to order now.

The new PIXMA TS705 is Canon's smallest five-ink single function printer. The includes a 350-sheet capacity across a 2-way paper feed, an array of connectivity options (including Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration) and compatibility with a range of paper and creatives.

The Canon PIXMA TS705 will be available from February 2019 with an RRP of £59.99/€69.99.

The Samsung UR59C is a new 32-inch monitor that features a UHD curved display with a 2,500:1 contrast ratio and a full 3840×2160 4K UHD resolution with support for up to one billion colors.

The ProGrade Digital Dual-Slot SD Card Workflow Reader provides a transfer speed of up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s) concurrently for two memory cards.

The Dual-Slot SD Workflow Reader (PG08) retails for $79.99.

Canon have launched a combined EOS Digital software development kit (SDK) and all-new Camera Control API (CCAPI) which allows developers and software engineers to take advantage of select Canon cameras and lenses, starting with the PowerShot SX70 HS superzoom.

The 3 Legged Thing Zelda is the first camera-specific L-Bracket designed to fit Nikon’s Z series range of full frame mirrorless cameras.

Zelda from 3 Legged Thing is expected to be released in early February 2019, with a suggested retail price of £89.99 / $99.99.

Zeiss have released a hands-on video with the upcoming ZX1 full-frame mirrorless camera.

Sabrina Weniger, a professional photographer based in Düsseldorf and Berlin, was lucky enough to be one of the Beta testers of the exciting new Zeiss ZX1.

The 2:19 video shows Sabrina using the ZX1 on the streets of Little Tokyo in Düsseldorf.

Venus Optics, better known as Laowa, have just launched a teaser campaign on Facebook for a new drone product.

"Merry Christmas. Now it's your turn, DJI Inspire 2 users. We will have something very special for you. Guess what it is? Coming soon."

Will they introduce a new lens for the Inspire 2 and DJI's DL-mount? We'll have to wait and see...

Still haven't bought the photographer in your life anything for Christmas? Can't afford a Leica camera? If either of those apply to you, then Leica Camera Miami have the answer in the shape of a Lego edition of the classic M camera!

Chris McVeigh, an author, illustrator, photographer, and LEGO builder currently living in Halifax, NS, is the man behind the kits.

Update: Sadly both versions have now sold out. Typical.

But don't worry - there are guides to building other cameras available on McVeigh's website, though none quite as exclusive as the Leica M...