New Launches & 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.

Read: Olympus 300mm f/4 M.Zuiko IS PRO lens review
Could this be a landmark moment for mirrorless compact system cameras? The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 300mm f4 IS PRO lens brings professional prime telephoto quality to the Micro Four Thirds system. Read More27 January 2016

Read: Fujifilm X-E2S versus X-E2: What are the Key Differences?
The Fujifilm X-E2S is a subtle update on the X-E2, but it does bring in some interesting new features. Here are the key things worth knowing about Read More16 January 2016

Read: Kodak Super 8 – First Look
Kodak surprised everyone at CES by announcing the resurrection of the classic Super 8 camera, we took at a look at one of the standout products at CES 2016 Read More09 January 2016
11 November 2015

Read: Sony E-Mount Zeiss Batis Lenses Review
Soon after we got our hands on the Sony A7R II, Zeiss announced a new series of lenses that got us absolutely excited, the Zeiss Batis range. Here’s our verdict Read More06 November 2015

Read: Sony announces new RX1R II
Sony RX1R II looks very familiar to its predecessor, retaining the popular Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens, however comes packed with new features. Read More14 October 2015

Read: Lomography MINITAR-1 Lens Review
We sent Jimmy Cheng out to play with Lomography’s tiny Minitar-1 32mm f/2.8 Art lens on the streets of London. A useful tool or a hipster gimmick? Read More23 July 2015

Read: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8: Hands-on first look, video and sample gallery
We were given an early opportunity to try out the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8, the world’s first ever Micro Four Thirds camera with a 20.3 MP sensor. Read More15 July 2015

Read: Lomography Russar+ Art Lens Review
Lomography brings a Russian classic back to life with the Russar+ Art lens, a remake of the Russar MR-2 from 1958. Is it a success? Find out in our Lomography Russar+ Art Lens review… Read More13 July 2015

Read: Fuji X-T10 vs X-T1: 27 Key Differences
Fujifilm’s X-T10 shares many commonalities with the existing X-T1 but there are many changes too. We dig deep to find out main differences between the Fuji X-T10 and the X-T1. Read More17 May 2015

Read: Canon EOS 7D vs 7D Mark II: 23 Key Differences
Want to know how the Canon EOS 7D II compares with its predecessor? Check out our handy Canon EOS 7D vs 7D Mark II comparison table. Read More14 September 2014

Read: The Photography Show: Our highlights
7 March 2014: We popped up to Birmingham for ‘The Photography Show’ this week, a brand new event packed with the latest products, inspiring talks and lots to shoot. Here are our highlights! Read More07 March 2014

Read: Nikon D4S: what’s new and body tour
27 February 2014: We spent some time with the new Nikon D4S to find out more about its new and improved features. Find out what's new and why Nikon changed what it did from the D4. Read More27 February 2014

Read: Sony a6000 and Cyber-shot compacts announced
12 February 2014: Sony has refreshed its Alpha line up with the a6000, a highly-specified Compact System Camera with a 24.3MP APS-C sensor and an electronic viewfinder. Read More12 February 2014

Read: Nikon Df announced: hands-on review
5 November 2013: Nikon has announced the Df, its lightest FX-format DSLR with a classic design. Find out what we think in our hands-on review of the new Nikon Df. Read More05 November 2013

Read: Canon EOS 6D: Wi-Fi walkthrough
1 November 2013: Canon's EOS 6D was the company's first DSLR to provide built-in Wi-Fi, In this article we take a look at the possibilities it presents for the photographer. Read More01 November 2013

Read: Swarovski Optik ATX/STX modular system field test
28 October 2013: James Lees from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) investigates how the Swarovski Optik ATX/STX modular system fares on an extensive field test in Iceland. Read More28 October 2013

Read: Nikon D610 unveiled: new full frame DSLR with weather sealing
8 October 2013: Nikon has announced the D610 DSLR, with a 24.3MP sensor, 39-point AF system and weather sealing. Read More07 October 2013

Read: Interview: Panasonic explains the Lumix GX7
We caught up with Mark Baber, Assistant Product Manager for Lumix G, Panasonic UK, to talk about the new Lumix GX7. Read More31 July 2013

Read: Sony RX1R: New full-frame compact announced
27 June 2013: Sony has announced a new sibling to the Cyber-shot RX1, the RX1R. Read More26 June 2013