It looks like the new Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III compact camera will be released soon, as product images emerge on rumour site Nokishita.

Nokishita are reporting that the successor to the 2 year old Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II model will have built-in Wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, sport a 8.8 - 36.8 mm F1.8 - 2.8 lens, use the NB-13L battery, and be available in two colours, black and silver.

We should find out more when the CES 2019 show opens its doors in early January...

We're revealing our favourite products from 2018 in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2018.

The Smartphone of the Year 2018 award goes to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

“In terms of the photographs the Mate 20 Pro can produce, once again Huawei has produced an extremely impressive device. Images are very detailed, have fantastic colours and with three different focal lengths to choose from, it’s a very flexible option to have in your pocket. The ability to shoot in raw format, or to take control via the Pro mode, is also extremely appealing to enthusiast photographers.”

Read our full Huawei Mate 20 Pro review.

Congratulations to Huawei!

Honorable mentions go to the Google Pixel 3 and the Huawei P20 Pro.

Sony has introduced three new professional ATOM X SSDmini products designed for use in ATOMOS recorders.

We're revealing our favourite products from 2018 in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2018.

The Lens of the Year 2018 award goes to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art.

“Overall, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art concedes a couple of mm in wide-angle focal length to its 12-24mm sibling, but gains a faster f/2.8 aperture, better weather-sealing, wider focus ring, less barrel distortion, and, somewhat surprisingly, a lower price-tag, making it worthy of our highest Essential! accolade.”

Read our full Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art review.

Congratulations to Sigma!

Honorable mentions go to the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO and the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.

We're revealing our favourite products from 2018 in our annual awards, looking back at the essential photography kit that helped to define 2018.

The Accessory of the Year 2018 award goes to the BenQ SW271 monitor.

“...if you’re a photographer or videographer who is looking for a large-screen with superb image quality, then it would make for a great investment. Photographers in particular should enjoy the fantastic colour accuracy and high level of detail that the monitor provides.”

Read our full BenQ SW271 review.

Congratulations to BenQ!

Honorable mentions go to the Billingham Hadley Small Pro and the Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT.

The new Irix 150mm f / 2.8 Macro 1: 1 is the most compact and lightest macro telephoto lens in its class.

Kipon are the world's first third-party manufacturer to release new lenses for the Nikon Z and Canon R full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The new Kipon Elegant range of lenses will feature 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 90mm f/2.4 optics.

Sigma today announced the pricing and availability of the highly anticipated flagship Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports telephoto zoom lens.

Leica Camera have unveiled the Leica CL ‘Street Kit’ for photographers of all skill levels seeking a compact yet high-performance system camera and lens. The kit includes the small and versatile Leica CL system camera and a Leica Summicron-TL 23 mm f/2 ASPH. lens, which together form a set ideal for photographers who covet intuitive handling, iconic industrial design and the storied Leica Look.

The lightweight kit is perfect for travel and daily excursions, and comes outfitted in classic anodized black finish with an ergonomically designed handgrip, premium black leather carrying strap and convenient second camera battery.

The Leica CL ‘Street Kit’ is available beginning today at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers for $4,195.

The New Metz Mecablitz M360 is a compact, fully-featured TTL flash that offers intuitive operation for mirrorless and DSLR camera users.

Sigma has announced that its anticipated cine lens – Sigma Cine 40mm T1.5 FF – will begin shipping in December 2018 for $3,499.00, with the option to purchase a fully luminous version (FL) for $4,499.00.

The Velbon UT-3AR Travel Tripod weighs just 787g, yet is capable of supporting up to 3kg of camera gear, making it ideal for use when travelling with mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

Phocus 3.4 brings additions to both tethered shooting and image adjustment workflows, ensuring users of Hasselblad H and X Camera Systems can achieve their full creative potential.

Skylum have just announced that pre-orders for Luminar 3 with Libraries are now open!

You can now pre-order Luminar 3 with Libraries along with additional bonuses for just $49/£43 using the coupon code "PHOTOBLOG".

Current users of Luminar 2017 can upgrade for just $39 using the coupon code "PHOTOBLOG".

Current users of Luminar 2018 will be able to update for free.

Note that the full price after the Luminar 3 with Libraries release on December 18th will be US$69/£53.