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Sony announces two new cameras and two new lenses

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Adding to their APS-C category, Sony announce the A6600, A6100, a new fast standard zoom and a super-telephoto Read More

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Canon’s mega-announcement: EOS 90D, M6 Mark II and TWO RF lenses

Read: Canon’s mega-announcement: EOS 90D, M6 Mark II and TWO RF lenses

New mid-range DSLR, diminutive mirrorless camera and lenses for full-frame mirrorless system all unveiled Read More

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Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S is the portrait lens you’ve been waiting for

Read: Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S is the portrait lens you’ve been waiting for

New to full-frame mirrorless Z-mount is a fast, sharp 85mm lens as suited for portrait photographers as it is for documentary filmmakers Read More

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Moon landing-themed Hasselblad 907X Special Edition cleared for lift-off

Read: Moon landing-themed Hasselblad 907X Special Edition cleared for lift-off

Hasselblad celebrates the anniversary of the 1969 moon landing, with a limited edition medium format mirrorless camera Read More

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SIGMA announces trio of full-frame mirrorless lenses for both L-mount and E-mount systems

Read: SIGMA announces trio of full-frame mirrorless lenses for both L-mount and E-mount systems

SIGMA announces full-frame mirrorless lenses for L-mount and E-mount systems comprising two primes and an ultra-wide-angle zoom Read More

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Canon announces RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 lens and two new compact cameras

Read: Canon announces RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 lens and two new compact cameras

Canon’s versatile all-in-one RF lens boasts a 10x optical zoom, and its latest PowerShot compact cameras provide an enticing alternative for smartphone users Read More

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Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sleek and powerful medium format mirrorless

Read: Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sleek and powerful medium format mirrorless

The successor to the X1D-50C boasts better electronics, a better electronic viewfinder and compatibility with the new Phocus Mobile 2 app Read More

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Sony announces duo of FE super-telephoto lenses

Read: Sony announces duo of FE super-telephoto lenses

Sony expands its FE native lens line-up with two super-telephoto releases that are sure to appeal to wildlife and sports photographers alike Read More

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Panasonic reveals LUMIX S1H and lifts the lid on major S1 firmware update

Read: Panasonic reveals LUMIX S1H and major S1 firmware update

Panasonic has hit us with a whole host of announcements, including a new L-mount camera and the firmware update LUMIX S1 users have been waiting for Read More

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Fujifilm GFX 100 | Medium format behemoth boasts best mirrorless resolution ever

Read: Fujifilm GFX 100 | Medium format behemoth boasts best mirrorless resolution ever

Fujifilm’s latest medium format titan features in-body image stabilisation and a beastly 102MP sensor Read More

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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM | Is this the perfect portrait lens?

Read: Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM | Is this the perfect portrait lens?

With a sophisticated design and ground-breaking new internal optics, Canon might just have created the best portrait lens ever seen Read More

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Bowens XMS500 Flash Head revealed, with more in pipeline

Read: Bowens XMS500 Flash Head revealed, with more in pipeline

Bowens is back in the spotlight with the XMS500 Flash Head and a plethora of new releases for 2019 Read More

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Filmmaking news from the NAB Show 2019

Read: NAB 2019 | Filmmaking news from the NAB Show 2019

We roundup the latest high-end video releases from the NAB Show 2019 Read More

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The LEE100 filter system | LEE’s most intuitive filter holder yet?

Read: The LEE100 filter system | LEE’s most intuitive filter holder yet?

There’s certainly nothing polarising about LEE Filters' new and easy-to-use filter system Read More

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Ricoh announces the GR III travel compact and WG-6 ‘tough’ camera

Read: Ricoh announces the GR III travel compact and WG-6 ‘tough’ camera

Two new additions to Ricoh’s compact camera line-up are set to hit the shelves Read More

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Gatwick drone incident | What’s being done to protect our airports?

Read: Gatwick drone incident | What’s being done to protect our airports?

DJI implements new geo-fencing update, and the CAA sets a date for new legislation in a bid to prevent drone misuse Read More

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Compact cameras for travel | Panasonic announces the LUMIX FZ1000II and TZ95

Read: Compact cameras for travel | Panasonic announces the LUMIX FZ1000II and TZ95

Looking for a new bridge camera or travel zoom to document your summer holiday? Panasonic might just have the answers Read More

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 | The compact lens with a huge magnification ratio

Read: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 | The compact lens with a huge magnification ratio

Thanks to its unrivalled magnification ratio, is there anything Olympus’ latest M.Zuiko optic can’t shoot? Read More

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LUMIX S1 and S1R | Full specs for Panasonic’s full-frame mirrorless duo

Read: LUMIX S1 and S1R | Full specs for Panasonic’s full-frame mirrorless duo

The LUMIX S1 and S1R are available to order! Here’s everything you need to know about Panasonic’s first full-frame cameras Read More

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Wex Photo Video Comes Second in Which? 2018 Online UK Retailer Survey

Read: Wex Photo Video Comes Second in Which? 2018 Online UK Retailer Survey

Which? subscribers award Wex Photo Video joint second place in online UK retailer survey for best customer service Read More

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