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Sony a6500 and RX100 V announced

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Sony announces two new updates with the Sony a6500 and RX100 V Read More

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New Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II announced

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Olympus has announced its new flagship CSC – the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has arrived Read More

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Fujifilm announces medium format GFX 50S

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The next Photokina 2016 offering is the medium format Fujifilm GFX, with 51.4MP of resolution Read More

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Panasonic Lumix GH5 announced, featuring 4K 60p/50p video and 6K Photo Mode

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Coming in 2017, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 is the world’s first CSC capable of recording 4K in 60p and 50p Read More

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The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is here

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The long-awaited new addition to Canon’s legendary DSLR series has arrived – the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Read More

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Nikon launches AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED

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The new fast portrait lens from Nikon promises pro-level quality and an exceptional degree of control Read More

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Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 Shortlist Revealed

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Take a look through the incredible shots that make up this year’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist… Read More

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Sony G Master FE 70-200 f2.8 OSS pricing announced

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Today Sony announced pricing for the new Sony G Master FE 70-200 f2.8 lens and 1.4x/2x teleconvertors Read More

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Sony launches 50mm E-mount lens and radio-controlled lighting system

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The new 50mm f/1.4 lens bears the Zeiss branding and quality, while the new lighting system expands the possibilities of the flagship Alpha system Read More

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware Update

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Fujifilm is set to release firmware update Ver. 2.0 for the X-Pro2 rangefinder-style mirrorless digital camera in October 2016. Read More

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Grant Thornton and Magnum Photos launch ‘100 Faces of a Vibrant Economy’

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Part photo project, part celebration of innovation, the ‘100 Faces of a Vibrant Economy’ is a much-needed burst of optimism Read More

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New look Tate Modern extension has photography in its DNA

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A sneak preview of the Tate Modern’s major new extension, which opens its doors on Friday Read More

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Ricoh announces Pentax K-70

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Featuring weatherproof construction and super-high sensitivity, the Pentax K-70 is an all-purpose, all-conditions DSLR Read More

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Pro Video at the Wex London Lens Show

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If you missed our pro video floor at the London Lens Event then here's what you missed Read More

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New Zeiss Batis 18mm f2.8 Announced

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The new Zeiss Batis 18mm f2.8 adds a super-wide angle option to the Sony alpha E-mount lens line-up Read More

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New Hasselblad H6D camera has 100-megapixels and 4K video.
The new Hasselblad H6D-100c carries some modern refinements, including a wider range of shutter speeds from 60 minutes to 1/2000sec

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The new Hasselblad H6D-100c carries some modern refinements, including a wider range of shutter speeds from 60 minutes to 1/2000sec. Read More

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Sony unveils longest E-mount zoom yet and new fast prime

Read: Sony unveils longest E-mount zoom yet and new fast prime

Two new lenses for Sony’s full-frame E-mount lineup, a 50mm fast prime and a 70-300mm zoom Read More

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New Sony RX10 III announced

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Sony’s super-slow mo bridge camera offering just got better with the announcement of the RX10 III Read More

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Canon reveals PowerShot G7 X Mark II and SX720 HS

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Two new compacts have come from Canon today, with the 1.0-inch-sensor PowerShot G7 X Mark II launching alongside the travel zoom PowerShot SX720 HS Read More

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