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Monday, October 29, 2018

The Nikon D3500 is the latest entry-level DSLR camera aimed at smart-phone upgraders and beginner photographers. Improvements to the D3500 include an incredible 1,550-shot battery life, a redesigned body and control layout, and a lower price. Read our in-depth Nikon D3500 review with sample JPEG and Raw images, videos and more...

Friday, October 26, 2018

The Galaxy Note 9 is Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, boasting a 6.4-inch screen, dual 12-megapixel cameras with dual-aperture control, 2x optical zoom, 4K video at 60fps and super slow motion video at 960fps, and internal memory up to 512GB. Take a look at our in-depth Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review to find out if this is the best smartphone camera for avid photographers...

Sigma have issued a lens compatibility notice for their lenses when used with the new Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. There are no known issues with general operation, but Sigma do state that the Digital Lens Optimizer located within the in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function cannot be used and must be set to Off. This will be fixed by Sigma in a future firmware update.

Sigma have issued a lens compatibility notice for their lenses when used with the new Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. There are no known issues with general operation, but Sigma do state that the Digital Lens Optimizer located within the in-camera Lens Aberration Correction function cannot be used and must…

Sigma has confirmed in a statement that its current lenses will work on the new Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera via the FTZ adapter without any issues.

Interchangeable lenses that do not incorporate an AF drive motor will operate only in manual focus, while some interchangeable lenses shipped out before November 2013 that are not compatible with the latest DSLR cameras will not operate.

Sigma has confirmed in a statement that its current lenses will work on the new Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera via the FTZ adapter without any issues. Interchangeable lenses that do not incorporate an AF drive motor will operate only in manual focus, while some interchangeable lenses shipped out before November…

The new Laowa 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 full frame zoom lens for Sony FE cameras is now available to pre-order. The price will be £899 / $849 and stock is due at the end of November 2018.

The lens is currently available to pre-order in authorized resellers and in Venus Optics official website (http://www.venuslens.net/). The first 50 orders through Venus Optic’s webstore will get a 100mm Magnetic Filter Holder System for FREE. The ex-VAT retail price in US is USD 849/pc and the first shipment is expected to commence in late November.

The Laowa 10mm f/4.5-5.6 for Canon R and Nikon Z mounts will be released in a few months.

The new Laowa 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 full frame zoom lens for Sony FE cameras is now available to pre-order. The price will be £899 / $849 and stock is due at the end of November 2018. The lens is currently available to pre-order in authorized resellers and in Venus Optics official…

Epson has introduced Legacy Textured, the latest addition to its sophisticated Legacy Paper line, offering the ultimate in quality and longevity for artists selling their work. The new fine art paper is comprised of a mould-made paper base that lays cotton fibers down randomly to virtually eliminate curl, and a heavily textured surface that simulates old-world handcrafted watercolor papers.

The new Legacy Textured will be available in Dec. 2018 through authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers.

Epson has introduced Legacy Textured, the latest addition to its sophisticated Legacy Paper line, offering the ultimate in quality and longevity for artists selling their work. The new fine art paper is comprised of a mould-made paper base that lays cotton fibers down randomly to virtually eliminate curl, and a…

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Want to make it big on Instagram? Here are 5 top Instagram tips from 8 professional photographers to help get you started...

Top tips for getting the most from your smartphone when shooting portrait photos on location.

The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S is the standard kit lens for the new Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 full frame mirrorless cameras, but is it any good? Find out if you should buy one to go with your Nikon Z camera by reading our in-depth Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S review...

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The Ricoh WG-60 is a new digital waterproof compact camera that's perfect for underwater photography down to 14 metres, with waterproof, shockproof performance. Available in two colours, the Ricoh WG60 will be available in mid November 2018 priced at £249.99.

The Ricoh WG-60 is a new digital waterproof compact camera that's perfect for underwater photography down to 14 metres, with waterproof, shockproof performance. Available in two colours, the Ricoh WG60 will be available in mid November 2018 priced at £249.99.

Leica has announced the launch of the Leica M10-D: the newest addition to the iconic Leica M-system range, which offers a unique combination of analogue and digital shooting. The Leica M10-D transports the analogue experience into the world of digital photography.

The Leica M10-D will be on sale from 24th October 2018 for RRP £6,500.00 / $7,995.00. The Leica FOTOS App will also be available as a free download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store on the same date.

Leica has announced the launch of the Leica M10-D: the newest addition to the iconic Leica M-system range, which offers a unique combination of analogue and digital shooting. The Leica M10-D transports the analogue experience into the world of digital photography. The Leica M10-D will be on sale from 24th…

DxO PhotoLab 2 has improved its exclusive DxO ClearView tool, added a new image management system (DxO PhotoLibrary), and now supports DCP color profiles.

DxO PhotoLab 2 has improved its exclusive DxO ClearView tool, added a new image management system (DxO PhotoLibrary), and now supports DCP color profiles.

The Metz mecalight S500 BC is a stylish, compact and powerful LED video light, the size of a smartphone, enclosed in a high-quality aluminium housing.

The The Metz mecalight S500 BC retails for £119.99 and is available now.


The Metz mecalight S500 BC is a stylish, compact and powerful LED video light, the size of a smartphone, enclosed in a high-quality aluminium housing.The The Metz mecalight S500 BC retails for £119.99 and is available now.

The Gitzo 2 Way Fluid Head provides the highest performance for birdwatchers and digiscopers with medium-sized spotting scopes, as well as for wildlife photographers and videographers using premium CSC or DSLR cameras with lenses up to 200mm.

The Gitzo 2 Way Fluid Head provides the highest performance for birdwatchers and digiscopers with medium-sized spotting scopes, as well as for wildlife photographers and videographers using premium CSC or DSLR cameras with lenses up to 200mm.

Scarab Labs has released a new version of Scarab Darkroom, its digital camera raw converter for Windows. Version 2.25 adds support for 50 cameras, has major image quality improvements, and many bug fixes.

Scarab Labs has released a new version of Scarab Darkroom, its digital camera raw converter for Windows. Version 2.25 adds support for 50 cameras, has major image quality improvements, and many bug fixes.

The Lomo’Instant Automat Elbrus is the first instant camera to feature a multi-coated, 38mm glass lens. It automatically adjusts aperture, shutter speed and flash output for impeccably lit instant shots, and works with a lowest aperture of f/4.5 to soak up stunning natural light.

The Lomo’Instant Automat Elbrus is the first instant camera to feature a multi-coated, 38mm glass lens. It automatically adjusts aperture, shutter speed and flash output for impeccably lit instant shots, and works with a lowest aperture of f/4.5 to soak up stunning natural light.

Major new firmware updates for the Panasonic Lumix GH5, GH5S, G9 and GX9 cameras are now available.

Download the Panasonic Lumix GH5, GH5S, G9, GX9 Firmware Updates

Major new firmware updates for the Panasonic Lumix GH5, GH5S, G9 and GX9 cameras are now available.Download the Panasonic Lumix GH5, GH5S, G9, GX9 Firmware Updates

The 512GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card is the largest capacity A2 microSD card on the market. A2 allows app-intensive users to experience higher minimum random write speed of 2000 IOPS and minimum read speed of 4000 IOPS.

The 512GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card is available late-October at an MSRP of €259.99 Euro.

The 512GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card is the largest capacity A2 microSD card on the market. A2 allows app-intensive users to experience higher minimum random write speed of 2000 IOPS and minimum read speed of 4000 IOPS.The 512GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card is available late-October at…

LENSCAPT is a spring-loaded, hinged lens cap that you'll NEVER lose. It's been designed for easy daily carry, travelling light and anybody who would benefit from a fixed lens cap, like vloggers. Lenscapt is available to back now on Kickstarter.

LENSCAPT is a spring-loaded, hinged lens cap that you'll NEVER lose. It's been designed for easy daily carry, travelling light and anybody who would benefit from a fixed lens cap, like vloggers. Lenscapt is available to back now on Kickstarter.