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Sigma have announced the development of three new SIGMA CINE lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line: 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF.
The SIGMA CINE LENS series will soon include LPL mount, the new lens mount optimized for the large format sensor released by ARRI in 2018. The planned release date for SIGMA CINE LENSES in LPL mount is 2019 or later.
Sigma have announced the development of three new SIGMA CINE lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line: 28mm T1.5 FF, 40mm T1.5 FF and 105mm T1.5 FF.The SIGMA CINE LENS series will soon include LPL mount, the new lens mount optimized for the large format sensor released by ARRI…

The new Metabones Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Speed Booster and Smart Adapter allow Contax N mount lenses to be used on Sony mirrorless cameras.
The Metabones Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Smart Adapter and Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Speed Booster ULTRA are available now for $399 and $649 respectively.
The new Metabones Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Speed Booster and Smart Adapter allow Contax N mount lenses to be used on Sony mirrorless cameras.The Metabones Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Smart Adapter and Contax N-Mount to Sony E-Mount Speed Booster ULTRA are available now for $399 and $649 respectively.

Adobe have just shared a sneak preview of an upcoming major update to Photoshop CC’s powerful Content Aware Fill feature. A brand new Content Aware Hill workspace is coming soon and you can see it in action here. The powerful, brand-new Content-Aware Fill workspace will give you more control over your images.
Adobe have just shared a sneak preview of an upcoming major update to Photoshop CC’s powerful Content Aware Fill feature. A brand new Content Aware Hill workspace is coming soon and you can see it in action here. The powerful, brand-new Content-Aware Fill workspace will give you more control over…

The new X-Rite ColorChecker Video XL is an extra-large reference target to speed up color correction and save hours in post-production for filmmakers, DITs, editors and colorists. It provides the same chromatic colors, skin tones and gray reference chips of the standard size ColorChecker Video, but is twice as large.
The new X-Rite ColorChecker Video XL is an extra-large reference target to speed up color correction and save hours in post-production for filmmakers, DITs, editors and colorists. It provides the same chromatic colors, skin tones and gray reference chips of the standard size ColorChecker Video, but is twice as large.

To help photographers protect their lenses from the rigors of travel, Think Tank Photo has just released the Lens Case Duo series of six quick-access, dual-opening padded lens cases. With the Lens Case Duo, photographers can protect their delicate lenses while transporting them in rolling cases, backpacks or shoulder bags.
To help photographers protect their lenses from the rigors of travel, Think Tank Photo has just released the Lens Case Duo series of six quick-access, dual-opening padded lens cases. With the Lens Case Duo, photographers can protect their delicate lenses while transporting them in rolling cases, backpacks or shoulder bags.

Olympus today launches a cashback promotion on its flagship system camera model OM-D E-M1 Mark II and most M.Zuiko PRO lenses. All E-M1 Mark II purchases made between 01.09.2018 and 15.01.2019 are entitled to a cashback reward of 200 EUR. Additionally, customers may add up to three M.Zuiko PRO lenses to their purchase and save 150 EUR per lens totalling the cashback reward up to 650 EUR.
Olympus today launches a cashback promotion on its flagship system camera model OM-D E-M1 Mark II and most M.Zuiko PRO lenses. All E-M1 Mark II purchases made between 01.09.2018 and 15.01.2019 are entitled to a cashback reward of 200 EUR. Additionally, customers may add up to three M.Zuiko PRO lenses…

Fujfilm have launched a comprehensive series of touch and try days in the UK for the new X-T3 mirrorless camera.
Fujfilm have launched a comprehensive series of touch and try days in the UK for the new X-T3 mirrorless camera.

The Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe is the world’s first consumer-grade probe lens that has been developed to provide photographers and videographers with a new perspective. The Laowa 24mm Probe lens can create a Bug-Eye perspective that cannot be done by a conventional macro lens.
The Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens is expected to retail at USD $1499. It is currently available to pre-order via Kickstarter at a discounted price. The earliest expected delivery date is September.
The Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe is the world’s first consumer-grade probe lens that has been developed to provide photographers and videographers with a new perspective. The Laowa 24mm Probe lens can create a Bug-Eye perspective that cannot be done by a conventional macro lens. The Laowa 24mm f/1…

Max Pinckers has been named as the winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2018 with his series ‘Red Ink’. The Newcomer Award 2018 goes to photographer Mary Gelman for her series titled ‘Svetlana’.
Max Pinckers has been named as the winner of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2018 with his series ‘Red Ink’. The Newcomer Award 2018 goes to photographer Mary Gelman for her series titled ‘Svetlana’.

MTF Services has unveiled a complete range of 4 world-first lens adapters for film-makers for Nikon’s new full-frame mirrorless camera system, the Z-Series.
MTF Services has unveiled a complete range of 4 world-first lens adapters for film-makers for Nikon’s new full-frame mirrorless camera system, the Z-Series.

The Huawei Mate 20 lite is now available to buy in the UK. Equipped with four AI cameras, including enhanced front cameras with an AI selfie experience for impressive photos with high clarity, the Mate 20 lite combines AI technology with high-performance hardware, powerful battery life and a stylish design at an affordable price point.
The Mate 20 lite is available to purchase from RRP £379 at Carphone Warehouse and Vodafone from today, with EE to follow from October. The device will be available in two striking colours; Black and Sapphire Blue.
The Huawei Mate 20 lite is now available to buy in the UK. Equipped with four AI cameras, including enhanced front cameras with an AI selfie experience for impressive photos with high clarity, the Mate 20 lite combines AI technology with high-performance hardware, powerful battery life and a stylish design…

The newly announced full-frame, Nikon FX-format Z mount mirrorless cameras, lenses and lens mount adapter will be on show at Photokina 2018. Photokina takes place in Cologne, Germany and is open to the public from 26 to 29 September 2018.
The newly announced full-frame, Nikon FX-format Z mount mirrorless cameras, lenses and lens mount adapter will be on show at Photokina 2018. Photokina takes place in Cologne, Germany and is open to the public from 26 to 29 September 2018.

Tthe Omni Ultimate is the all-in-one charging companion that quickly powers up to five devices simultaneously and is FAA-approved for airline travel. The Omni Ultimate is also splash and dust resistant, and built to withstand more than daily wear and tear.
Tthe Omni Ultimate is the all-in-one charging companion that quickly powers up to five devices simultaneously and is FAA-approved for airline travel. The Omni Ultimate is also splash and dust resistant, and built to withstand more than daily wear and tear.

The Mission Workshop Integer Camera Backpack is built to carry a wide array of camera, laptop, and other gear, which can be accessed in three ways: through a large zippered front panel, quick-access zippered side panel, or expandable roll-top.
The Mission Workshop Integer Camera Backpack is built to carry a wide array of camera, laptop, and other gear, which can be accessed in three ways: through a large zippered front panel, quick-access zippered side panel, or expandable roll-top.

Aurora Aperture has announced the development of drop in filters for the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera.
Filters under development for the Canon RF mount adapter include:
- Fixed neutral density (ND) filters family: PowerND™
- Variable ND filter family: PowerXND™ II 128 (1 – 7 stops) and 2000 (5 – 11 stops)
- Circular polarized (CPL) filter: PowerCPL™
- Also under development is a special tray to fit in the EF-to-RF adapter to control filter rotation externally
Aurora Aperture has announced the development of drop in filters for the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. Filters under development for the Canon RF mount adapter include: Fixed neutral density (ND) filters family: PowerND™Variable ND filter family: PowerXND™ II 128 (1 – 7 stops) and 2000 (5 – 11 stops)Circular…

The Transmitter PRO for Fujifilm cameras is available on September 18th, which provides full compatibility with Elinchrom flash units and includes TTL functionality for the latest ELB 500 TTL. The price will be $249 USD / €249 EUR / £229 GBP.
The Transmitter PRO for Fujifilm cameras is available on September 18th, which provides full compatibility with Elinchrom flash units and includes TTL functionality for the latest ELB 500 TTL. The price will be $249 USD / €249 EUR / £229 GBP.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and RAW images and movies taken with a full production version of the brand new Fujifilm XF10 APS-C compact camera. We're currently testing the champagne version of the Fujifilm XF10 APS-C compact camera. We've also included the entire expanded ISO range from 100 to 51200.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm XF10 APS-C compact camera looks like in the flesh?
Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm XF10 APS-C compact camera.
Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm XF10 APS-C compact camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm XF10 APS-C compact camera.

We've just spent a day shooting with the new Canon EOS R mirrorless camera in Shoreditch, London at the official Canon Europe press launch event. Check out our detailed first impressions of using the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera now...
We've just spent a day shooting with the new Canon EOS R mirrorless camera in Shoreditch, London at the official Canon Europe press launch event. Check out our detailed first impressions of using the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera now...