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Friday, August 3, 2018

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.

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 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.

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.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

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.

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…

Photostory Deluxe 2019 makes it possible to create even more impressive photo shows with significantly more effects thanks to twice as many tracks. Photostory Deluxe 2019 costs £59.99/ $69.99.

Photostory Deluxe 2019 makes it possible to create even more impressive photo shows with significantly more effects thanks to twice as many tracks. Photostory Deluxe 2019 costs £59.99/ $69.99.

The Phottix Padat Carbon Fiber Light Stand is an innovative lightweight design, featuring a removable carbon fiber center post that turns it into a hand-held boom or monopod. The Phottix Padat Carbon 200 is available now from Phottix Online or Amazon US.

The Phottix Padat Carbon Fiber Light Stand is an innovative lightweight design, featuring a removable carbon fiber center post that turns it into a hand-held boom or monopod. The Phottix Padat Carbon 200 is available now from Phottix Online or Amazon US.

The Fantasea-AOI UWL-09Pro is the finest and most professional wet wide angle conversion lens available, featuring a quality optical glass dome and offering the most impressive optic specifications. The UWL-09Pro wet wide angle lens provides an exceptionally wide field of view and a zero minimal focus distance.

The Fantasea-AOI UWL-09Pro is the finest and most professional wet wide angle conversion lens available, featuring a quality optical glass dome and offering the most impressive optic specifications. The UWL-09Pro wet wide angle lens provides an exceptionally wide field of view and a zero minimal focus distance.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The new Canon PowerShot SX740 HS digital camera has a 40x optical zoom lens, a 20.3 megapixel sensor and 4K video capabilities, a first for the PowerShot series.

The PowerShot SX740 HS will be available for purchase in late August for $399.99 / £349.99 / €419.99.

The new Canon PowerShot SX740 HS digital camera has a 40x optical zoom lens, a 20.3 megapixel sensor and 4K video capabilities, a first for the PowerShot series. The PowerShot SX740 HS will be available for purchase in late August for $399.99 / £349.99 / €419.99.

The Nissin MG10 is an advanced NAS 2.4Ghz wireless strobe for on-camera and studio shooting. Available now for $599, the Nissin MG10 flash is a high power (80GN, 165 w/s) strobe in the Nissin Air System.

The Nissin MG10 is an advanced NAS 2.4Ghz wireless strobe for on-camera and studio shooting. Available now for $599, the Nissin MG10 flash is a high power (80GN, 165 w/s) strobe in the Nissin Air System.

Elinchrom has introduced a mains powered docking station for the ELB 1200 unlocking the full potential of the ELB 1200’s system. The Dock for the ELB 1200 is available now priced at $699 USD / €749 EUR / £599 GBP.

Elinchrom has introduced a mains powered docking station for the ELB 1200 unlocking the full potential of the ELB 1200’s system. The Dock for the ELB 1200 is available now priced at $699 USD / €749 EUR / £599 GBP.

Elinchrom have added ELB 500 TTL compatibility for Sony and Olympus users, with Fujifilm to follow in September. All existing Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and PanasonicElinchrom HS Transmitters can now be updated to the Transmitter PRO version, which includes TTL functionality for the ELB 500 TTL.

Elinchrom have added ELB 500 TTL compatibility for Sony and Olympus users, with Fujifilm to follow in September. All existing Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and PanasonicElinchrom HS Transmitters can now be updated to the Transmitter PRO version, which includes TTL functionality for the ELB 500 TTL.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

The Panasonic Lumix FT7 is a new flagship tough camera that is waterproof down to a depth of 31 meters / 102 feet. This 24 megapixel rugged compact is the first ever tough camera to feature an electronic viewfinder, and it can also record 4K video. Is this the best tough camera that money can buy? Find out now by reading our detailed Panasonic Lumix FT7 review...

Nikon has announced the development of a next-generation full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera and NIKKOR lenses featuring a new mount which "will enable a new dimension in optical performance".

Additionally, an F-Mount adapter is being developed that will enable the use of a wide variety of F-Mount NIKKOR lenses with the new camera.

Full details, including the release date and suggested retail prices, will be shared at a later date.

Nikon has announced the development of a next-generation full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera and NIKKOR lenses featuring a new mount which "will enable a new dimension in optical performance".Additionally, an F-Mount adapter is being developed that will enable the use of a wide variety of F-Mount NIKKOR lenses with the…

DJI has welcomed proposals from the UK Government to address concerns about irresponsible drone use and encourage wider use of drones to benefit society and the UK economy.

DJI has welcomed proposals from the UK Government to address concerns about irresponsible drone use and encourage wider use of drones to benefit society and the UK economy.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The new Sony RX100 VI is the most technologically capable compact camera on the market, but is it the right travel-zoom camera for you? Find out by reading our detailed Sony RX100 VI review...

Peak Design has launched the Travel Backpack 45L and a complete system of Packing Tools. With a focus on versatility, organization, and access, the Travel Line aims to satisfy a simple design directive: no two trips are the same, so the best luggage should adapt to them all.

Peak Design has launched the Travel Backpack 45L and a complete system of Packing Tools. With a focus on versatility, organization, and access, the Travel Line aims to satisfy a simple design directive: no two trips are the same, so the best luggage should adapt to them all.

Monday, July 23, 2018

Nikon Europe have released a teaser video for their widely rumoured new full frame mirrorless camera. The YouTube video "Travel of Light" gives little away, but does appear to show what seems to be a camera with a central EVF and a new lens mount.

The description for the 1min 28sec video reads "Countless rays of light come together, forming an image at the end of their long journey. Nikon's ongoing mission heading into the future: to guide light into forming superb pictures."

Nikon Europe have also launched a new In Pursuit of Light website which currently just contains the Travel of Light video, with more content coming soon...

Nikon Europe have released a teaser video for their widely rumoured new full frame mirrorless camera. The YouTube video "Travel of Light" gives little away, but does appear to show what seems to be a camera with a central EVF and a new lens mount. The description for the 1min…

Sony have announced the upcoming release of the IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphone cameras, which features 48 effective megapixels and an ultra-compact pixel size of 0.8 μm.

The new sensor uses the Quad Bayer color filter array, where adjacent 2x2 pixels come in the same color, making high-sensitivity shooting possible. During low light shooting, the signals from the four adjacent pixels are added, raising the sensitivity to a level equivalent to that of 1.6 μm pixels (12 megapixels), resulting in bright, low noise images.

Sony have announced the upcoming release of the IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphone cameras, which features 48 effective megapixels and an ultra-compact pixel size of 0.8 μm.The new sensor uses the Quad Bayer color filter array, where adjacent 2x2 pixels come in the same color, making high-sensitivity shooting…

Irix 11mm f/4.0 and Irix 15mm f/2.4 lenses are now officially supported by Adobe CC profiles, which allow for automatic correction of distortion and chromatic aberration.

Irix 11mm f/4.0 and Irix 15mm f/2.4 lenses are now officially supported by Adobe CC profiles, which allow for automatic correction of distortion and chromatic aberration.

Friday, July 20, 2018

The Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the first super-fast F2 telephoto lens for the mirrorless X Series system. It boasts ultra-high image quality and pairs perfectly with new 1.4x XF teleconverter.

The Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR will be available from late October 2018 priced at £5399

The Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the first super-fast F2 telephoto lens for the mirrorless X Series system. It boasts ultra-high image quality and pairs perfectly with new 1.4x XF teleconverter.The Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR will be available from late October 201…