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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Read: Sony’s A6400 Boasts the World’s Fastest Autofocus
Sony announces the A6400 APS-C mirrorless camera, and its speedy AF is in a league of its own Read More15 January 2019
Read: Travel Light | Calumet Pro Series 580 Small Backpack Review
Mike Harris takes to the streets with the Calumet Pro Series 580, a small rucksack that presents a deceptively spacious maze of compartments, pouches and pockets Read More18 October 2018
Read: Photokina: L Mount | The Full-Frame Panasonic, Leica and Sigma Partnership
Power trio rocks Photokina as Panasonic, Leica and Sigma announce surprise full-frame L-mount partnership Read More25 September 2018
