In releasing the Pentax K-01 interchangeable lens camera, the famed camera maker has laid to rest months of speculation regarding its interest in developing miniature interchangeable lenses. The K-Designed by acclaimed designer Marc Newson who, among other achievements has had his work displayed in the Museum of Modern Art, the K01 also comes with the world’s thinnest lens to date, which the prolific Newson also had a hand in designing. (more…)
Thanks to the wonders of modern technology and firmware updates, the camera you buy today could improve tomorrow through a simple update. (more…)
Olympus has announced the release of two new ultra-zoom compact digital cameras that have been designed to be the perfect travel companion. Super-slim and lightweight both the SP-620UZ and the SP-720UZ have been given impressive telephoto lenses that will allow you to zoom in on far away objects. The versatile lens will also allow you to shoot portraits and close-ups. (more…)
Canon has announced the release of three new PowerShot compact digital cameras. Their brand new flagship model, the G1 X, will set a new standard for compacts and the ELPH 520 HS and ELPH 110 HS are great new additions to the Canon family. All three cameras have been designed with Advanced Smart Auto with the new Face ID feature for the perfect exposure every time. (more…)
Nikon are proud to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G FX-format lens. This NIKKOR lens is perfect for portraiture and its very wide maximum aperture means that is makes flash free photography possible as well as very shallow depth of field. (more…)
Custom made firmware updates have been around for some time for Canon users but Nikon camera owners might soon get in on some of the action after the D5100 firmware was decrypted by hackers and a Star Wars themed update was let loose. (more…)
These days no surfer worth her salt would be caught dead without some way to document herself in action. Waterproof surf cameras have become as commonplace as a wetsuit in the rough and tumble world of surfing but choosing which one to attach to your precious board may be daunting at first. (more…)
One of France’s most well-known photographers was arrested as he planned to leave for New York for New Year’s Eve. François-Marie Banier will be recharged for his alleged embezzlement of around £840 million from L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. (more…)
Leica has announced the release of a new firmware update for two of the cameras in its popular M series. M series owners can download the firmware update free of charge from the Leica website. (more…)
British photographer and cinematographer Ken Russell has died at the age of 84. His career, which spanned decades, earned him accolades for his photographs as well as his films. Known as much for his eccentric personality as his work, Russell played a big role in the evolution of the photographic and cinema world. (more…)