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The Smart Threat: How mobile phones are forcing camera manufacturers to evolve
The popularity of smartphones is threatening the compact camera market, forcing traditional camera makers to adapt their products in a bid to stay relevant. Olivier Laurent speaks with Canon, Nikon and...
Cameras 30 Nov 2012
Nikon to release one more camera in 2012 – the D5200
Nikon is gearing up for Christmas with the December release of the D5200, a 24.1-megapixel DX camera designed for "creative enthusiasts"
Cameras 06 Nov 2012
On test: Apple iPhone 5
Apple's latest iPhone uses the same imaging sensor and lens configuration as the iPhone 4S, yet it offers a better shooting experience and new features that could prove popular with photographers
Cameras 02 Nov 2012
Pentax, Nikon and Canon announce Christmas cashback offers
Camera brands Pentax, Nikon and Canon have announced cashback promotions starting this month
Cameras 02 Nov 2012
Nikon unveils V2 compact camera
Nikon has introduced the Nikon 1 V2, which features a 14.2-megapixel CX sensor
Cameras 24 Oct 2012
Hipstamatic update adds multiple exposure
Hipstamatic has released version 260 of its popular iPhone app, adding multiple exposure support, as well as compatibility for Apple's iPhone 5
Cameras 05 Oct 2012
Hasselblad defends Lunar's concept and pricing
Hasselblad has gone on the defensive, answering the criticism the firm's compact interchangeable lens camera system has received since its introduction at Photokina yesterday. Olivier Laurent speaks with...
Cameras 19 Sep 2012
Apple's Jonathan Ive to design exclusive version of Leica's new M
Leica has revealed it is talking with Apple's lead designer, Sir Jonathan Ive, to design "a single example" of the new Leica M
Cameras 19 Sep 2012
Photokina 2012: Hasselblad to launch mirrorless compact camera and full-frame digital SLR [Update]
Hasselblad has announced it is developing a mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera to be released in early 2013
Cameras 18 Sep 2012
Photokina 2012: Leica adds Live View and Full HD video to M range
Leica has introduced the new M, which brings Live View and Full HD video capabilities to its popular M rangefinder camera
Cameras 17 Sep 2012
Photokina 2012: Leica introduces entry-level M camera
Leica has introduced an entry-level version of its legendary M camera, with the M-E retailing from £3900
Cameras 17 Sep 2012
Photokina 2012: Panasonic unveils Lumix GH3 camera
Panasonic has presented its Lumix GH3 Micro Four Third camera, which sports a 16.05-megapixel sensor
Cameras 17 Sep 2012
Canon introduces two new EF lenses
Next month Canon will launch the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM lenses
Lenses 06 Nov 2012
Nikon's 800mm F-mount telephoto boasts largest focal length of any Nikkor lens
Nikon has announced the development of a new 800mm super-telephoto, fixed focal length lens, designed for Nikon's FX-format cameras
Lenses 12 Jul 2012
Hasselblad answers Leica on lens adapter release
Hasselblad has welcomed Leica's release of an adapter for Hasselblad lenses to be fitted on a S2 medium format camera, arguing that it shows Hasselblad lenses' "superiority"
Medium Format Cameras 15 May 2012
Rare extreme wide-angle Nikkor lens goes on sale
A rare fisheye Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 lens, which offers the "world's most extreme wide-angle" and is worth £100,000, has gone on sale at Gray's of Westminster in London
Prime Lenses 23 Apr 2012
Nikon releases 28mm f/1.8 prime lens
Nikon will release, next month, a new prime lens designed for FX-format digital SLRs - the AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
Lenses 19 Apr 2012
Pentax unveils 25mm lens for its medium format camera
Pentax will release next month its DA-645 25mm F4L [IF] SDM AW lens, a ultra-wide-angle lens specifically designed for its medium format camera
Medium Format Cameras 23 Mar 2012
Carl Zeiss announces super wide angle lens for Canon, Nikon users
Carl Zeiss is releasing, this May, a super wide angle 15mm Distagon T* f/2.8 lens with an EF or F bayonet for Canon and Nikon digital SLRs.
Lenses 19 Mar 2012
Canon unveils two new prime lenses
Canon is updating two of its wide-angle prime lenses, incorporating image stabilisation technology
Lenses 07 Feb 2012
Canon's professional lenses delayed
Canon has confirmed that three of its professional lenses - the EF 200‐400mm f/4L IS USM Extender l.4x, EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM - have been delayed indefinitely
Lenses 21 Nov 2011
Leica unveils new 30mm lens for its S-Sytem
Leica is expanding its range of lenses specifically designed for its S camera with the release, in December, of the Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH model
Lenses 27 Oct 2011
Panasonic goes it alone for new X lenses
Panasonic is releasing a new generation of lenses specifically designed for its Micro Four Thirds cameras, and has chosen not to rely on Leica's expertise
Lenses 26 Aug 2011
Light of the night: testing Leica's Noctilux-M f/0.95 lens
The ultra-fast aperture of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH is only half the story, says Edmond Terakopian, when he takes this record-breaking aspherical lens out on assignment.
Prime Lenses 20 Jul 2011
Profoto unveils Pro-B4 flash pack
September launch for Profoto's Pro-B4, the Swedish maker's latest battery generator, which is faster than ever in every respect
Lighting 29 Aug 2012
Profoto expands its range of HMI lights aimed at HDSLR shooters
Following last year's introduction of the Pro Daylight Air – Profoto's groundbreaking continuous lighting system that brings creative light-shaping control to video capture for the first time – the...
Lighting 16 Apr 2012
The best studio lighting equipment and props
This month, we've asked our lighting expert Michael Roscoe to name the favourite lighting and accessory products, from a reflector that will set you back thousands of pounds to an effective prop that costs...
Lighting 12 Mar 2012
Hasselblad takes on Bron
Broncolor products will be sold via Hasselblad in the UK as of 01 July in a deal designed to bolster the Swiss lighting firm’s profile
Lighting 22 Jun 2011
Canon's new flash offers continuous lighting
Canon has unveiled two new Speedlite flashes, including the 320EX that offers continuous lighting for HD video capture
Lighting 07 Feb 2011
Bowens launches "plug-and-go" continuous lighting kit
Bowens has announced the release of two new Streamlite kits offering "a constant stream of daylight-balanced light"
Lighting 13 Sep 2010
Lastolite softbox for flashguns
Introducing the Ezybox Speed-Lite, Lastolite's foldable sofbox for on-camera flash.
Lighting 06 Sep 2010
Phase One, Mamiya find new partner in Profoto
Phase One and Mamiya have announced a new partnership with lighting specialist Profoto that will see the release of the first vertical camera grip with a built-in wireless flash trigger
Lighting 23 Aug 2010
UK arrival for Quantum's latest battery pack
Quantum's smallest and most compact battery pack for portable flash now available in the UK through Flaghead Photographic
Accessories 19 Aug 2010
Location lighting test: Profoto Acute
Lighting packs are getting smaller and more powerful, and Profoto’s latest, the Acute B2 600 Air S, pushes the boundaries further.
Lighting
22 Jul 2010
Continuous lighting for HD-DSLRs
Michael Roscoe tests two lampheads from the Arri Group and Elinchrom while shooting video using Nikon's D3s digital SLR
Lighting
16 Jul 2010
The ultimate guide to HD-DSLR camera accessories
A camera is just the starting point if you want to get into HD-DSLR video. Now there’s a small industry of makers producing the necessary accessories to convert them into broadcast quality filmmaking...
Accessories 01 Jun 2010
Flickr stages mobile photography comeback with re-engineered iPhone app
Flickr is taking on Instagram by putting the emphasis on mobile photography with the release of its redesigned iPhone app
Social Media 12 Dec 2012
Instagram updated with improved camera controls and new photo filter
Instagram has pushed version 3.2 of its popular iPhone application, introducing new camera controls as well as a new black-and-white filter
Software 11 Dec 2012
Adobe Creative Week: A Report
Adobe hosted its first UK Creative Week, bringing together professional photographers and Photoshop experts to discuss the impact of digital technology in the industry
Software 16 Jul 2012
Hasselblad updates Phocus software
Hasselblad has launched the latest version of its Phocus software, as well as its Phocus app for iPhone and iPad.
Software 17 Apr 2012
Tested: Lens Align Mk II
Focus accuracy is tackled by a device from Michael Tapes Design that tests camera and lens pairings, and is now available at nearly half the price of the original. Kevin Carter tests the Mk II version...
Software 07 Mar 2012
Hasselblad signs deal with Adobe, ships Lightroom with its cameras
Hasselblad has signed an agreement with Adobe, which will see H4D camera users received a free copy of the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software.
Software 01 Mar 2012
Keeping the tabs: The best account management applications for photographers
Management software can help photographers with everything from organising contacts to sorting accounts and VAT, but which is the best?
Business 07 Feb 2012
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X
Apple has released a "significant" update to Final Cut Pro X video editing application, bringing back features that had been lost, to much criticism, when the firm shelved Final Cut Pro 7
Software 31 Jan 2012
Tested: Silver Efex Pro 2
Black-and-white conversions are what Silver Efex Pro does best. But, finds Kevin Carter, with the arrival of version 2 comes a host of new tools for digital darkroom.
Software 26 Jul 2011
Nik Software brings raw editing to the iPad
Nik Software has updated its popular photo-editing iPad application, Snapseed, with support for raw files
Media 24 Jun 2011
Apple releases Final Cut Pro rethink, slashes prices [update]
Apple has unveiled a "revolutionary" new version of its Final Cut Pro video editing software, which will now be available at a fraction of its usual price
Software 22 Jun 2011
Leaf updates Aptus-II's user interface
Leaf Imaging has released a new version of its Leaf Capture in-body software, which now sports a newly-designed touch-screen user interface
Software 23 May 2011
Lomography unveils smartphone film scanner
Lomography is raising funds on Kickstarter to launch a Smartphone Film Scanner that will let iPhone and Android users their negative film
Accessories 14 Jan 2013
Kodak releases iPhone app for professional film photographers
Kodak has unveiled a new iPhone app that will help photographers find and use the firm's range of professional films across Europe and the US
Accessories 31 Oct 2012
Apple updates the iPad, introduces the iPad mini
Apple has added two products to its popular line of portable devices, updating the iPad with a faster chip and improved wireless performance, while introducing the 7.9-inch iPad mini
Accessories 24 Oct 2012
Apple introduces Retina version of 13-inch MacBook Pro
Apple has unveiled a lighter version of its 13-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a Retina display with a pixel density of 227 pixels per inch
Accessories 23 Oct 2012
Lomography releases bellows film camera
Lomography has released the Belair X 6-12 bellows camera, which uses 120 roll film
Accessories 23 Oct 2012
Kodak discontinues T-Max P3200 black-and-white film
Kodak has quietly announced the discontinuation of its Professional T-Max P3200 black-and-white film, citing low demand
Accessories 04 Oct 2012
Photokina 2012: Canon takes to the cloud with Project 1709
Canon has announced the launch of the public beta of its Project 1709, a cloud service that will allow users to store, share and organise their images from any device, anywhere in the world
Social Media 17 Sep 2012
Apple's iPhone 5 brings improved camera performance
Apple plans to release its iPhone 5 on 21 September, adding new photography features to a device that has become one of the most popular cameras in the world
Accessories 12 Sep 2012
Impossible aims to bridge digital and analogue gap with Instant Lab
Impossible is raising funds to create its first hardware device since it revived Polaroid's celebrated instant film
Instant Cameras 11 Sep 2012
Apple releases retina display-ready MacBook Pro
Apple has unveiled a new version of its MacBook Pro notebook, featuring a retina display, with more than five million pixels in a 4.46-pound body
Accessories 11 Jun 2012
Fujifilm releases M-mount adapter for its X-Pro 1
Fujifilm has introduced a M-mount adapter that will allow X-Pro 1 users to fit Leica lenses to the firm's interchangeable lens camera system
Accessories 24 May 2012
Apple's new iPad: Made for photographers?
Apple’s latest iPad, which features a retina display, is an excellent tool to showcase photography – but what portfolio app should photographers use? Olivier Laurent tests the device and looks at the...
Accessories 15 May 2012
Metroprint launches Instagram printing service
Metroprint, the online arm of specialist photographic lab Metro Imaging, has launched a new printing service for Instagram images
Printing 30 Nov 2012
Smugmug appoints Loxley Colour as its print partner across Europe
American web-hosting giant joins forces with the UK's biggest pro lab to offer ecommerce tools to pro photographers across Europe.
Printing 13 Apr 2012
Fujifilm moves into the worldwide beauty market with new Astalift range
A growing reputation for its skin-friendly products has encouraged Fujifilm to take its beauty products beyond the Asian market.
Printing 02 Dec 2011
Canon unveils 12-ink professional printer
Canon has unveiled a new flagship printer specifically designed for professional photographers looking for "exceptional levels of productivitiy," it claims.
Printing 24 Oct 2011
Blurb releases mobile app "to share stories"
Blurb has released its first iPhone application that will let users create and share stories encompassing photos, videos and audio
Social Media 28 Apr 2011
Harman secures £4.95m refinancing, plans expansion
Harman Technology, the company behind the Harman and Ilford Photo brands, has secured £4.95m in refinancing to expand its operations into the medical field
Printing 19 Apr 2011
Harman Technology to launch first new black-and-white paper in 13 years
A new Ilford-branded silver gelatine paper is on its way, aimed at fine-art photographers. Simon Bainbridge speaks to Harman Technology's Steven Brierley to get the story on the development of its first...
Printing 19 Feb 2011
Epson promises high-quality, but more affordable A3+ prints with new inkjet device
Epson's latest A3+ format inkjet printer has been redesigned, accepting larger ink cartridges and using a new paper feed system
Printing 18 Jan 2011
PhotoShelter launches print vendor network
PhotoShelter has introduced a new printing service that will allow photographers to select a local lab to sell prints and products via their PhotoShelter websites
Printing 15 Dec 2010
PhotoShelter signs UK-based pro lab
PhotoShelter has entered into a partnership with UK-based printer Spectrum Photographic to offer, for the first time, a print service outside of the US
Printing 09 Sep 2010
Next-generation Pixma models
Canon has launched a raft of new consumer products, including a new range PIXMA models which allow users to print single frames from HD videos.
Printing 19 Aug 2010
Fotospeed introduces baryta-based paper
British firm introduces new inkjet paper designed to give black-and-white prints that old school darkroom feel.
Printing 11 Aug 2010
Analogue to Digital: Reflecta MF5000 scanner tested
The Reflecta MF5000 handles film sizes from 35mm up to 6×12cm and, if you can get past the shortcomings of the bundled software, finds Jonathan Eastland, it delivers decent scans at an affordable price....
Accessories 08 Feb 2012
Keeping the tabs: The best account management applications for photographers
Management software can help photographers with everything from organising contacts to sorting accounts and VAT, but which is the best?
Business 07 Feb 2012
Technical Perspective: The best tilt-and-shift lenses
Product photography is mostly done on the cheap these days but, to capture the weight and depth of your subject for high-end applications, you’ll need to use tilt and shift. David Kilpatrick looks at...
Lenses 28 Jun 2011
Advertising Feature: Strato HiDrive
File storage is a perennial problem for photographers, whose future livelihood often depends on a system that provides both a secure archive and the ability to quickly locate and share their images with...
Accessories 27 May 2011
Is a medium format camera right for you?
BJP evaluates the pros and cons of the Leica S2 and Pentax 645D against those of the system approach taken by Hasselblad and Phase One, asking if the increasing affordability of such cameras will finally...
Medium Format Cameras 08 Apr 2011
Six of the best portrait lenses
Portrait lenses have come a long way since Josef Petzval’s first 19th-century design, but while photographers’ tastes have changed, the basic requirements are still the same. David Kilpatrick picks...
Prime Lenses 06 Jan 2011
The ultimate guide to HD-DSLR camera accessories
A camera is just the starting point if you want to get into HD-DSLR video. Now there’s a small industry of makers producing the necessary accessories to convert them into broadcast quality filmmaking...
Accessories 01 Jun 2010
Hasselblad presents the H4D-40
Hasselblad introduces its medium-format camera system - the H4D-40
Medium Format Cameras
01 Jun 2010
Technology - Future trends
David Kilpatrick finds camera makers trying to cram in video capture and ever more advanced in-camera features into smaller, lighter bodies. So why is he harking back to his five-year-old bridge camera...
Manufacturers 11 Nov 2009
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