The LaCie Portable SSD storage solution is a compact external solid state drive that offers fast and reliable performance featuring USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) technology with USB-C connector for universal compatibility.

The new LaCie Portable SSD will be available in 2TB (£479.99), 1TB (£239.99), and 500GB (£109.99) capacities.

Union have just launched 3 bags that zip and unzip for the ultimate functionality while you travel, work or carry photography gear.

The Eizo ColorEdge CG279X monitor is aimed at professional photographers, post-production experts as well as visual FX artists and design specialists. The CG279X will be available to purchase from 2nd January 2019.

The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P1000 is a guide book to using Nikon’s latest superzoom camera with its 125x optical zoom range. The book is available now for $9.99 in PDF, iPad, and Kindle formats for download through whiteknightpress.com. The paperback version is available now for $28.95.

The Leica Q-P is due to be announced this week, according to rumor sites Nokishita and Mirrorless Rumors. Apart from cosmetic changes to the exterior, the Q-P will apparently have the same specifications as the current Leica Q camera, which we reviewed back in 2015. More details as we get them...

Update: The new Leica Q-P is now featured on the Leica Japan website.

Holga have recently launched the Holga Printer on Kickstarter, a completely manual, wireless and battery-free portable printer that lets you print smartphone photos directly onto Instax film.

Just place your smartphone on the Holga Printer, press down the shutter button, and voila – you've got a physical photo in your hand a few seconds later. With its classic shutter and spherical lens, the Holga Printer retains the magic of the classic Holga cameras.

Panasonic has developed an 8K camera system equipped with the world’s first 8K organic sensor.

Samsung has introduced two new 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensors for smartphones – the 48-megapixel (Mp) Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and the 32Mp ISOCELL Bright GD1. One or both of these may be used in the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S10, which is due out in February 2019.

The team over at Lensrentals have completed the disassembly of the Nikon Z7, concluding they’re impressed by much of the design and particularly in the weather sealing.

"This is not marketing department weather resistance. This is engineering department weather resistance. Anything that can be sealed has been sealed. I’m impressed, and I will say for future cut-and-paste blurbs: this is as robustly weather sealed a camera as we’ve ever disassembled."

and:

"I’m not here to tell you which camera is best to use or has the best performance. I’m just here to say this is a damn well-built camera, the best built mirrorless full-frame camera we’ve taken apart."

PixelSugar is a stand-alone Mac editor for photographers who want all the effects, without all the effort.

The HonorMagic2 is equipped with a Magic Slide Full-View Display, Kirin 980 processor and AI-empowered six-lens camera. Equipped with the 24MP triple-lens rear camera and 17mm ultra-wide angle as well as retractable 16MP triple-lens front camera, HonorMagic2 brings a revolutionary photography experience.

Following the international success of their ORIGINAL RAGLAN hoodie, COOPH is thrilled to release a new edition that has been cut specifically for ladies. COOPH’s female hoodies are available in five sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL. They also come in two different colorways: Dark Red and Heather.

The AI-powered Pixelmator Photo gives users all the tools they need to edit photos on iPad. It includes a collection of nondestructive, desktop-class color adjustments, a set of stunning, machine learning-enhanced film emulation presets, a magical Repair tool to remove unwanted objects from photos, support for editing RAW images, and more. Pixelmator Photo will be available exclusively for iPad and is coming to the App Store later this year.

The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is now available for $1999 USD in Sigma, Canon and Nikon camera mounts.

We've already published our full review of this excellent lens here.

The pricing details of 2 of the lenses that Sigma announced at Photokina have been unveiled. The SRP (including VAT) of the 56mm F1.4 DC DN C will be £399.99 / $479. The SRP (including VAT) of the 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A will be £1099.99 / $1399. Pricing on the other lenses is still to be announced.

Availability will be as follows:

SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art – Sigma, Canon & Nikon November 2018. Sony January 2019

SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary – Sony and MFT November 2018

In addition, Sigma is now shipping the Sony E-mount version of its “Bokeh Master” – the 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($1599 USD).

Manfrotto have announced their 2018 festive giveaway promotion. Available now and running to the 31st December, the Vitec Christmas Crackers offer spans a range of products across 4 brands and is available from all qualifying dealers in the UK.

Manfrotto has announced new additions to the Pro Light Reloader range – the Tough H-55 and Tough L-55. Designed for professional travelling photographers and videographers, the Reloader Tough 55 cases offer unparelled protection of photographic gear thanks to the Manfrotto Protection System – allowing peace of mind when traveling on assignments.

The Pro Light Reloader Tough H-55 high-hood complies with international airline restrictions regarding carry-on luggage dimensions (55 x 35 x 22.5cm). RRP £289.95.

The Pro Light Reloader Tough L-55 low hood meets the most stringent airline restrictions regarding carry-on luggage dimensions (55 x 35 x 20cm). RRP £269.95.

The ONDU handcrafted wooden pinhole cameras have come to the Kickstarter community for the third time.

The Mark III is the most advanced and versatile one yet and ONDU have added many new features such as a snap on filter and sliding shutter.

The Kickstarter campaign went live last Wednesday and ONDU have already almost tripled their initial goal of $20,000.