Lexar has announced that it will officially be in full production and shipping globally to major retailers in North America, EMEA, and APAC regions this Autumn. This announcement confirms Lexar’s return to the high-performance removable storage market and is the first press release from its new parent company, Longsys. Lexar will also be exhibiting at this year’s Photokina show, in Cologne, Germany September 26th - 29th.

We attended the UK launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the company’s brand new flagship smartphone. Ahead of our full review, here are our detailed first impressions of using the latest Samsung Galaxy premium device...

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Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera phone.

Samsung has announced the latest addition to its premium Note series of smartphones with its Galaxy Note 9. This premium smartphone delivers the ultimate in performance, a new S Pen with connectivity for the first time ever, and Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet.

Leica has created a new close-up attachment, the Leica Elpro 52, in the Leica Camera accessories portfolio.

Sigma has announced availability of three of its interchangeable Art prime lenses for Sony E-mount camera systems – Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM ($1,599 USD), Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO ($569.00 USD) and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM ($1,399 USD).

PaintShop Pro 2019 now offers AI-powered Pic-to-Painting, support for 360° cameras, a streamlined user experience and new PhotoMirage Express to blur the line between photo and video.

PaintShop Pro 2019 and PaintShop Pro 2019 Ultimate are available now. Suggested retail pricing (SRP) for PaintShop Pro 2019 is $79.99 USD / €69.99 / £69.99. SRP for PaintShop Pro 2019 Ultimate is $99.99 USD / €89.99 / £89.99. SRP for PaintShop Pro 2019 and Video Studio 2018 bundle is $159.99 USD / €139.99 / £139.99.

Nikon have released the third teaser video for their upcoming mirrorless camera, focusing this time on the Body.

"Nikon continues to push boundaries in pursuit of the perfect camera. This new system is no exception to Nikon’s spirit of ingenuity and manufacturing without compromise."

Leica Camera AG has launched a limited edition version of its Leica Q camera, the Leica Q ‘Globe-Trotter’. Created in partnership with legendary luggage makers, Globe-Trotter, the new model is wrapped in specially selected Globe-Trotter leather in navy or light pink.

The Leica Q Globe-Trotter is limited to 50 pieces in each colour and is available now at the Leica stores in Mayfair, City of London, Manchester and selected authorised dealers, priced at £5,400 inc VAT.

The Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner is the world's fastest personal photo scanner, scanning photos as fast as one photo per second at 300dpi at up to 36 photos per batch.

The Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner is now available through select major retailer stores nationwide and online at www.epson.com, priced at $599.99.

Lensbaby announces the launch of their most playful and accessible lens yet, the Sol 45. The Sol 45 is made specifically for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, and is compatible with Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, and Fuji X. The lens will also be available in a 22mm version specifically for Micro 4/3rd shooters. Retail price is for $199.95.

The Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD is a small and lightweight ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras.

The Nikon mount model will be available from September 4, 2018 priced at £629.99 inc. Vat / $599 USD. The launch date of the Canon mount model will be announced at a later date.

Following last week's first teaser video, Nikon have released another video entitled "Mount", which reveals a few more details about the brand new mirrorless camera's lens mount. The video indicates that the new mount will be physically larger than the F-mount used in Nikon's DSLR cameras, hinting at a larger image sensor too.

"Since the release of the Nikon F, Nikon has built a legacy of incredible cameras and lenses around the iconic F Mount. Building on that technology and DNA, Nikon aims for new, unprecedented heights."

Another 4 teaser videos will be released before the full reveal on August 23rd, 2018, making 6 in total.

Canon has launched a new range of PIXMA inkjet printers and smart scanners, including the PIXMA TS9550 Series, Canon's first A3 inkjet All-In-One printer.

The Canon Zoemini is a new, lightweight, pocketsize, portable photo printer. The Canon Zoemini will be available from September 2018 with an RRP of £119.99/€139.99.

The Satechi Type-C UHS-II Micro/SD Card Reader features UHS-II lightning fast speeds of up to 312 Mbps, and also provides simultaneous micro SD and SD card access. It can be purchased now for $39.99 on Satechi.net and Amazon.com.

Datacolor has today launched an extensive and free colour management eBook for photographers and videographers. ‘Spyder5 eBook: Color management can be easy’ is a six-chapter guide providing practical advice to help any photographer or videographer understand colour management, from the basics to the advanced.

Chapters will be published in three-week intervals and sent to readers once they have registered online. Those who download the eBook will also receive 20% off the Spyder5Pro and Spyder5Elite.