New Launches & Tech

Wex Blog News New Launches and Tech

Including our monthly “Gear of the Month” feature, this area of the blog contains articles on the latest and most important product launches and technology to hit the creative industry.

The Canon R6 Mark III promises R5-level performance without the R5 price tag. Leo White and his colleague Ian Howorth share their first thoughts on this exciting new release.

Read: The Canon R6 III is here, and we all should take notice of it — here’s why

The Canon R6 Mark III promises R5-level performance without the R5 price tag. Leo White and his colleague Ian Howorth share their first thoughts on this exciting new release. Read More

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Jon Stapley says: Come on, manufacturers — let’s see these simple quality-of-life features on every new camera that comes out.

Read: These are the features I want to see in ALL cameras

Jon Stapley says: Come on, manufacturers — let’s see these simple quality-of-life features on every new camera that comes out. Read More

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October 2025 saw a range of new lenses and the release of two cameras from Leica and Fujifilm. Here’s our low-down on October’s most intriguing gear!

Read: Gear of the Month | October 2025

October 2025 saw a range of new lenses and the release of two cameras from Leica and Fujifilm. Here’s our low-down on October’s most intriguing gear! Read More

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Our recent YouTube video pitted these two popular street compacts against each other — here’s why the Fujifilm X100VI gets my vote.

Read: Fujifilm X100VI or Leica Q3 43? Which would you choose?

Our recent YouTube video pitted these two popular street compacts against each other — here’s why the Fujifilm X100VI gets my vote. Read More

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Here are the key photo and video gear releases from September, with new kit from Canon, Nikon, DJI and Sigma.

Read: Gear of the Month | September 2025

Here are the key photo and video gear releases from September, with new kit from Canon, Nikon, DJI and Sigma. Read More

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Drone rules are changing, and you need to stay up to date. Here’s what you need to know about flying drones in the UK.

Read: The Drone Code | Rules and Regulations

Drone rules are changing, and you need to stay up to date. Here’s what you need to know about flying drones in the UK. Read More

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Are you cleared for takeoff? We’ve put together a simple list of things you must check before you fly your drone. Use this list as your pre-flight checklist.

Read: The Drone Code | Pre-Flight Checklist

Are you cleared for takeoff? We’ve put together a simple list of things you must check before you fly your drone. Use this list as your pre-flight checklist. Read More

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We’re always looking for ways to make our images stand out – a great way to do it is to look beyond the usual focal lengths.

Read: Kickstart your creativity with niche lenses in unusual focal lengths

We’re always looking for ways to make our images stand out – a great way to do it is to look beyond the usual focal lengths. Read More

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It’s easy to be tempted by low prices, but grey import cameras come with hidden costs and drawbacks that mean they’re just not worth it.

Read: Why you shouldn’t buy “grey import” cameras

It’s easy to be tempted by low prices, but grey import cameras come with hidden costs and drawbacks that mean they’re just not worth it. Read More

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The big news is the long-awaited arrival of the Ricoh GR IV, but plenty more photo and video gear arrived in August — here’s what you need to know.

Read: Gear of the Month | August 2024

The big news is the long-awaited arrival of the Ricoh GR IV, but plenty more photo and video gear arrived in August — here’s what you need to know. Read More

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