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Thursday, May 10, 2018

The Fujifilm FinePix XP130 is a new tough, do-it-all camera that adds bluetooth connectivity, longer battery life, eye-detect auto-focusing and an electronic level. The XP130 also features the same 16 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and built-in wi-fi as its predecessor. Read our Fujifilm FinePix XP130 review now...

Tamron has issued a statement apologizing for delays in the shipment of its new 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony mirrorless cameras, blaming pre-orders that greatly exceeded their expectations. The new lens is due to start shipping on 24th May.

Tamron has issued a statement apologizing for delays in the shipment of its new 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony mirrorless cameras, blaming pre-orders that greatly exceeded their expectations. The new lens is due to start shipping on 24th May.

Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo, best known for their affordable versions of Canon lenses, have announced the YN 60mm F2 MF macro lens. The nearest focus distance can reach 0.234m and it has a 1:1 magnification ratio. The built-in electromagnetic aperture supports automatic exposure in M/Av/Tv/P/B and other shooting modes, it has a half-press shutter manual focus prompt, and there are 7 aperture blades. No word yet on availability or pricing.

Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo, best known for their affordable versions of Canon lenses, have announced the YN 60mm F2 MF macro lens. The nearest focus distance can reach 0.234m and it has a 1:1 magnification ratio. The built-in electromagnetic aperture supports automatic exposure in M/Av/Tv/P/B and other shooting modes, it has…

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Fujifilm XP130 waterproof compact camera. The Fujifilm XP130 is a water, freeze, shock and dust proof compact camera with a 5x zoom lens, 16.4 megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor, 3-inch high-definition 920K-dot LCD monitor, and continuous low energy Bluetooth connectivity.

Hasselblad is pleased to announce new updates for both the X1D and H6D cameras, including a White Balance Tool, an Interval Timer and Exposure Bracketing, and customisable profiles.

Hasselblad is pleased to announce new updates for both the X1D and H6D cameras, including a White Balance Tool, an Interval Timer and Exposure Bracketing, and customisable profiles.

The Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 wide-angle lens is now available for sale. The XCD 21mm lens will begin shipping mid-May 2018 with an MSRP of € 2999 / $ 3750 / £ 2749 excl. VAT.

The Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 wide-angle lens is now available for sale. The XCD 21mm lens will begin shipping mid-May 2018 with an MSRP of € 2999 / $ 3750 / £ 2749 excl. VAT.

Friday, May 4, 2018

The Kodak PixPro AZ901 superzoom camera has a jaw-dropping 90x optical zoom lens, which offers a maximum telephoto length of 1980mm - try doing that with your smartphone! Other stand-out features include 5fps burst shooting, an articulating LCD screen, RAW file support and wi-fi connectivity. Find out if the Kodak PixPro AZ901 can live up to its far-reaching potential by reading our in-depth review...

The Meyer-Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 is the world's fastest 75mm lens for Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X cameras.

The Meyer-Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 costs €3,999 and will be released at 12 December 2018

The Meyer-Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 is the world's fastest 75mm lens for Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X cameras. The Meyer-Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 costs €3,999 and will be released at 12 December 2018

Thursday, May 3, 2018

The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH is a new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the Leica SL mirrorless camera system, expanding the SL portfolio of zoom lenses to cover a range of focal lengths from 16mm to 280mm. Read our Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH review with full-size sample images now...

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the new Kodak PixPro AZ901 superzoom camera. The Kodak PixPro AZ901 is a superzoom camera with an astonishing 90x optical zoom lens, offering an effective focal range of 22-1980mm!

LG Electronics (LG) today introduced its latest premium smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQ. The LG G7 ThinQ's camera has been upgraded with an 8MP camera up front and 16MP lenses on the back in both standard and Super Wide Angle configurations for higher resolution photos with more details. LG’s signature wide angle camera now captures even more beautiful landscapes with less edge distortion and selfies are clearer and look more natural compared with previous LG phones.

LG Electronics (LG) today introduced its latest premium smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQ. The LG G7 ThinQ's camera has been upgraded with an 8MP camera up front and 16MP lenses on the back in both standard and Super Wide Angle configurations for higher resolution photos with more details. LG’s signature…

Samsung have introduced the Samsung PRO Endurance microSDHC/microSDXC card, which offers industry-leading endurance and up to 43,800 hours of continuous video recording.

Samsung have introduced the Samsung PRO Endurance microSDHC/microSDXC card, which offers industry-leading endurance and up to 43,800 hours of continuous video recording.

Leica Camera has announced the locations for the 2018-2019 Destination travel photography workshops: India, Colombia, Hawaii and Romania.

Leica Camera has announced the locations for the 2018-2019 Destination travel photography workshops: India, Colombia, Hawaii and Romania.

BenQ have announced their brand-new monitor for photographers, the PhotoVue SW240, priced at just £399. The new 24.1” monitor covers 100% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB colour space and delivers factory-calibrated colour accuracy to ensure brilliant colours, with a monitor size to suit all workspaces.

BenQ have announced their brand-new monitor for photographers, the PhotoVue SW240, priced at just £399. The new 24.1” monitor covers 100% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB colour space and delivers factory-calibrated colour accuracy to ensure brilliant colours, with a monitor size to suit all workspaces.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Lowepro has today announced the availability of a range of new photography / camera bags and cases - the PhotoStream SP 200 Travel 360°, m-Trekker HP 120, m-Trekker BP 150 and m-Trekker SH 150.

Lowepro has today announced the availability of a range of new photography / camera bags and cases - the PhotoStream SP 200 Travel 360°, m-Trekker HP 120, m-Trekker BP 150 and m-Trekker SH 150.

The new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH lens for the Leica SL mirrorless camera system captures exceptional natural portraits with fast and silent autofocusing. Read our in-depth Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 f/2 ASPH review with full-size sample images to find out what this £3,750 / $4,750 lens can do...

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw images taken with the new Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens, mounted on the Leica SL (Typ 601) mirrorless camera. The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH is the first ultra-wide-angle lens for the Leica SL camera system. It retails for £4,750 / $5,495.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Sony is expanding its External Solid-State Drive (SSD) range with a brand new top of the range SL-E series. This new model is a stylish, high-capacity external SSD that is small enough to put in your pocket but powerful enough for high-speed and safe data transfer.

Sony is expanding its External Solid-State Drive (SSD) range with a brand new top of the range SL-E series. This new model is a stylish, high-capacity external SSD that is small enough to put in your pocket but powerful enough for high-speed and safe data transfer.

Starting today, Olympus customers can benefit from a cashback promotion on selected OM-D cameras and M.Zuiko lenses.

Starting today, Olympus customers can benefit from a cashback promotion on selected OM-D cameras and M.Zuiko lenses.

Fotcase is a new camera strap equipped with a special X-bracing on the back, which distributes weight proportionally across both shoulders. Fotcase starts a 30-days crowdfunding campaign today on Kickstarter.com with a goal of $15000. The first mass-produced Fotcase straps are expected in November 2018.

Fotcase is a new camera strap equipped with a special X-bracing on the back, which distributes weight proportionally across both shoulders. Fotcase starts a 30-days crowdfunding campaign today on Kickstarter.com with a goal of $15000. The first mass-produced Fotcase straps are expected in November 2018.