Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1, XF 16-80mm f/4 and the super-compact XF 16mm f/2.8 lenses looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1, XF 16-80mm f/4 and the XF 16mm f/2.8 lenses.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon Powershot SX70 HS super-zoom camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon Powershot SX70 HS super-zoom camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds lens looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 lens.

This is a very early prototype that's not actually on display at Panasonic's Photokina booth.

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon D3500 DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?

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Want to see exactly what the new Leica S3 SLR camera looks like in the flesh?

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Olympus reaffirmed their commitment to Micro Four Thirds in their press conference at Photokina today, with plans to announce new products in 2019 as part of their 100th Anniversary celebrations.

Unlike fellow MFT member, Panasonic, Olympus have not unveiled any plans to release a camera system with a larger sensor, instead choosing to continue to offer "a professional camera system boasting great image quality while still being compact and featuring light weight.

The Chief Executive Officer of Sigma, Kazuto Yamaki, has confirmed that the company will be releasing their own L-mount camera in the near future (2019).

In a behind-closed-doors meeting here at Photokina, Sigma told Photography Blog that the camera will will be a full-frame model, rather than APS-C.

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 will include an abundance of new features and technologies along with a streamlined workflow that is elegant, powerful, and easy to learn. Notable new features include a new nondestructive workflow for layers, autoalignment of layers, focus stacking, a new portrait module, a new AIpowered masking tool, a new text tool, new digital asset management updates and more.

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 is available to preorder now at an introductory special of $99.99 for a limited time. Previous owners of any ON1 product can preorder at a special introductory upgrade price of $79.99 for a limited time.

Sigma has introduced 5 new lenses at Photokina 2018. They are the:

• SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art – January 2019
• SIGMA 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art – October 2018
• SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary – November 2018
• SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports – October 2018 (£1899.99)
• SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports – December 2018

Hasselblad has added three new lenses to its XCD lens family - the XCD 1,9/80, the XCD 2,8/65 and the XCD 2,8/135.

The XCD 1,9/80 represents a major milestone for Hasselblad with an impressive f/1,9 aperture, Hasselblad’s largest lens aperture, offering an extremely shallow depth of field and light-gathering ability.

The XCD 2,8/65 is the ideal standard lens in any X System photographer’s kit. With a 50mm full frame equivalency, it’s designed to achieve the ‘normal’ focal length and mimic the human field of view.

Growing the telephoto range, the XCD 2,8/135 and X Converter 1,7 expand the reach of Hasselblad’s X1D-50c.

The XCD 80mm, XCD 65mm and the XCD 135mm lenses are now available for pre-ordering and will begin shipping in December 2018.

We're at the Fujifilm Photokina 2018 press conference, and Fujifilm have just stated that they are "announcing breakthrough GFX models" at Photokina 2018 - could they be the widely rumoured GFX 50R and GFX 100S? (Yes...)

Fujifilm have unveiled a 100 megapixel GFX mirrorless camera at Photokina 2018. The Fuji GFX 100 camera will feature phase detection pixels across the entire sensor, an in-body image stabilization mechanism and support 4K video recording (4K/30P, 10-bit), all World's firsts. It will have a 102 megapixel sensor, fourth-generation “X-Processor 4” image processing engine, and an integrated vertical grip.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R is a rangefinder-styled medium-format mirrorless camera that's smaller and lighter than the GFX 50S (145g less and 25mm thinner). The 51.4 megapixel GFX 50R rangefinder camera allows you to keep your eye on a subject while looking through the the 0.77x 3.69M-dot organic EL electronic viewfinder (EVF) with the other eye. It is the first model in the GFX system to support the Bluetooth low energy technology, while the magnesium alloy body is weather-sealed in 64 places to provide dust and weather resistance and ability to operate at temperatures as low as -10.

The GFX 50R will be available in November 2018 for $4500.

Fujifilm have added three new lenses to their GFX medium format camera lens roadmap. Added to the roadmap are the GF 100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom, GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR medium telephoto zoom (hereinafter “GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR”) and a compact and lightweight lens, the GF 50mmF3.5 R LM WR standard lens.

Capture One has significantly expanded its Fujifilm camera support, with full Fujifilm RAW file and basic tethered support for select cameras. Future development will integrate Fujifilm Film Simulations with Capture One and provide enhanced tethered support for select professional Fujifilm cameras.

Capture One Express Fujifilm is free for all Fujifilm camera owners.

Capture One Pro Fujifilm is priced at $159 for 12 months pre-paid; $16/month for monthly subscription; and $23/month for a three-month subscription.

Panasonic has announced the development of the LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm F1.7, the world’s first F1.7 wide-angle zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system.

Panasonic has announced the launch of LUMIX PRO, a hub for its LUMIX professional users that will provide an extensive support and service network while developing the needs of creative professionals. LUMIX PRO is an expansion of the Lumix Professional Services programme currently running in Japan. LUMIX GH4, GH4R, GH5, GH5s and G9 customers will be able to register for LUMIX PRO services within the US, Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain

Vitec will present its four class-leading consumer brands together for the first time at the 2018 edition of Photokina: Manfrotto, Lowepro, Gitzo and Joby. Gitzo will launch the most compact and lightweight professional carbon fibre tripod ever crafted, the Mini Traveler (pictured), and Manfrotto is launching a new product designed for Sony α cameras, the Befree GT α, a high-end travel tripod made to meet the needs of the professional segment.

The ‘L-Mount Alliance’ between Leica, Panasonic and Sigma is a previously unparalleled form of collaboration that will particularly benefit the customers of all three partners. The collaboration enables Panasonic and Sigma to make use of the L-Mount standard developed by Leica for their own developments and to offer both cameras and lenses utilising this lens mount.

The three companies have also launched a dedicated L-Mount Alliance website.

Leica's press conference at Photokina starts in 20 minutes, and they've already given the gathered journalists a taste of what's to come with the pictured business card.

The image of two lenses on the front has the strapline "UNLIMITED", whilst on the back there's the instruction "For more information: www.l-mount.com". This seems to strongly hint at the recent rumours of an official L-mount alliance between Leica, Panasonic and Sigma.