New Launches & Tech
![Wex Blog News New Launches and Tech](/globalassets/blog-2023/mockup-images/news/new_launches_and_tech_1696x614.jpg)
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.
![Is the Canon C500 Mark II the first revolutionary Cinema EOS camera?](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/09sep/c500-2/eos-c500-thumbmark-ii-360_261918981593468th.jpg)
Read: Is the Canon C500 Mark II the first revolutionary Cinema EOS camera?
Our pro video specialist Stuart Dennis makes the case for Canon’s recently announced C500 Mark II as a potential game-changer Read More14 September 2019
![IBC 2019: The new Sony FX9 takes inspiration from both the Venice and the FS7 to make what could be the new 'industry standard' workhorse](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/09sep/fx9/fx9_thumb.jpg)
Read: IBC 2019: Introducing the Sony FX9, the full-frame successor to the FS7/FS7 II
The new Sony FX9 takes inspiration from both the Venice and the FS7 to make what could be the new 'industry standard' workhorse Read More13 September 2019
![The third model in the LUMIX S line-up is a 6K powerhouse designed with filmmakers at heart - Here's what you need to know...](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/08aug/s1h/s1h_thumb.jpg)
Read: Panasonic LUMIX S1H Full Spec Announcement | First Look
The third model in the LUMIX S line-up is a 6K powerhouse designed with filmmakers at heart Read More27 August 2019
![Photographing the moon landing | The Hasselblad cameras of Apollo 11](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/07jul/hasselblad-moon-landing/hasselblad-hdc_dark-greythumb.jpg)
Read: Photographing the moon landing | The Hasselblad cameras of Apollo 11
How Hasselblad and ZEISS hitched a ride on Apollo 11’s Saturn V, and documented one of the most pivotal moments of the 20th century Read More19 July 2019
![DJI Ronin-SC | Featherweight one-handed gimbal](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/07jul/ronin-sc/ronin-sc-22thumb.jpg)
Read: DJI Ronin-SC | Featherweight one-handed gimbal
DJI’s one-handed 3-axis gimbal is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, making it an ideal companion for filmmakers on the go Read More17 July 2019
![Loupedeck+ Photo Editing Console | Hands-On with New Loupedeck Plus](/globalassets/blog-images/2018/06june/loupedeckplus/loupedeck_thumb.jpg)
Read: Loupedeck+ Photo Editing Console | Hands-On with New Loupedeck Plus
The Loupedeck team has announced the Loupedeck+ an upgrade to its existing photo editing console that boasts more customisation options, more software compatibility and a superior build quality Read More26 June 2019
![Sony’s Eye AF for Animals | Testing firmware v3.0 in Morocco](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/06jun/animal-eye-af/thumb.jpg)
Read: Sony’s Eye AF for Animals | Testing firmware v3.0 in Morocco
Matt Parry tests out Sony’s new Eye AF for Animals mode and makes some feline friends in the process Read More25 June 2019
![XP-PEN Artist 22E Pro graphics tablet | A capable and affordable pen display](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/06jun/xp-pen-artist22e/artist22e_thumbnail.jpg)
Read: XP-PEN Artist 22E Pro graphics tablet | A capable and affordable pen display
Whether you’re new to graphics tablets or a seasoned pro, if budget is a serious consideration, check out this affordable pen display from XP-PEN Read More17 June 2019
![Olympus’ new Tough TG-6 compact camera makes a splash](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/05may/tough-tg-6/tg-6-thumbnail.jpg)
Read: Olympus’ new Tough TG-6 compact camera makes a splash
Olympus has announced the Tough TG-6, a hard-as-nails compact camera that’s waterproof, shockproof and crushproof Read More22 May 2019
![SmallHD FOCUS 7 | Full HD, 1000-nit external monitor review](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/04apr/smallhd-focus-7/wex-photo-video-smallhd-focus-7-2-26-04-19thumb.jpg)
Read: SmallHD FOCUS 7 | Full HD, 1000-nit external monitor review
Filmmaker Brett Chapman provides his thoughts on using SmallHD’s new FOCUS 7 external monitor Read More26 April 2019
![Canon EOS 250D | The featherweight entry-level DSLR that shoots 4K](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/04apr/canon-250d/thumb.jpg)
Read: Canon EOS 250D | The featherweight entry-level DSLR that shoots 4K
The Canon EOS 250D or Rebel SL3 jams 4K video, a DIGIC 8 processor and Dual Pixel AF within its diddy DSLR body Read More10 April 2019
![Panasonic LUMIX G90 | The mid-range mirrorless that borrows from the G9 and GH5](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/04apr/lumix-g90/wex-photo-video-lumix-g90-04-04-19thumb.jpg)
Read: Panasonic LUMIX G90 | The mid-range mirrorless that borrows from the G9 and GH5
Want an affordable mid-range mirrorless, with hallmarks of Panasonic’s hugely successful G9 and GH5? Look no further than the LUMIX G90 Read More05 April 2019
![Canon announces three 4K fixed-lens video cameras | XA50, XA55 and XA40](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/04apr/canon-xa50/wex-photo-video-canon-xa55-02-04-2019thumb.jpg)
Read: Canon announces three 4K fixed-lens video cameras | XA50, XA55 and XA40
Canon updates its entry-to-mid-level fixed-lens camcorders with the 4K capable XA50, XA55 and XA40 Read More02 April 2019
![Affordable rolling hard case review | Calumet WT1905](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/03mar/calumet-hard-case/thumbnail.jpg)
Read: Affordable rolling hard case review | Calumet WT1905
Lighting camera operator Matt Jones tries out our WT1905 watertight hard case on a real-world shoot. Here are his thoughts… Read More27 March 2019
![The Canon EOS RP is an affordable alternative to the EOS R](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/02feb/eos-rp/thumb.jpg)
Read: The Canon EOS RP is an affordable alternative to the EOS R
If Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera sat outside your budget, the smaller, lighter and cheaper EOS RP might just be the way to go Read More14 February 2019
![Fujifilm X-T30 | The little mirrorless camera that punches above its weight](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/02feb/fuji-x-t30/thumbnail.jpg)
Read: Fujifilm X-T30 | The little mirrorless camera that punches above its weight
We’ve been anticipating an X-T30 release ever since Fujifilm announced its flagship X-T3, but how does it compare? Read More14 February 2019
![Should I calibrate my monitor? Why colour consistency matters and how to achieve it](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/02feb/datacolor/spyderthumb.jpg)
Read: Should I calibrate my monitor? Why colour consistency matters and how to achieve it
If you regularly print or share your images online, you might consider calibrating your monitor with a specialist device like Datacolor’s new SpyderX Pro Read More11 February 2019
![Wex Photo Video relaunches the Bowens XMT500](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/01jan/bowens/thumb.jpg)
Read: Wex Photo Video relaunches the Bowens XMT500
The XMT500 boasts an impressive roster of features and is the first product announced as part of Wex Photo Video’s exclusive Bowens relaunch Read More29 January 2019
![ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable USB monitor review](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/01jan/asus/04thumb.jpg)
Read: ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC portable USB-C monitor review
Pete Hutchinson takes a look at ASUS’ sleek-looking travel display with a thin and lightweight form factor Read More24 January 2019
![Olympus’ OM-D E-M1X | The world’s best image stabilisation performance?](/globalassets/blog-images/2019/01jan/olympus/thumbnail.jpg)
Read: Olympus’ OM-D E-M1X | The world’s best image stabilisation performance?
The latest Micro Four Thirds camera to grace Olympus’ OM-D series features class-leading image stabilisation and an integrated vertical grip Read More24 January 2019