The Photography & Video Show 2026 is coming to the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre in just a few short weeks, and to help ramp up the excitement, the organizers are giving away a Canon EOS R8 bundle, Canon EOS R50 V Creator Kit, and Canon Selphy QX20 printer in our free prize draw! All you need to do is supply your email address to be in with a chance of winning these fabulous prizes.

The top prize is a bundle of a Canon EOS R8 camera, Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens, and Pixma PRO-200S professional photo printer, worth £2,289.99.

The runner-up takes home a Creator Kit comprising a Canon EOS R50 V vlogging camera and Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ, along with a couple of accessories, which would normally set you back £999.99.

And the third prize isn't to be sniffed at either, with the winner claiming a Canon Selphy QX20 instant printer, which retails at £124.99.

We said of the Canon EOS R8: "The Canon EOS R8 kind of does it all. Whatever your photographic medium, this camera can shoot it. The R8 does not scrimp on the technology, using the same sensor and processor as the R6 Mark II, with the latest subject recognition and tracking, 24.2MP images, ISO all the way up to 102400, and that blistering 40 frames per second shooting speed."

We were equally enthusiastic about the Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM: "Full-frame compatible zoom lenses don’t get any smaller than this, and while it doesn’t stretch into telephoto territory, wide-angle and standard focal lengths are covered in style, complete with effective optical stabilization and snappy, near-silent autofocus. It’s a lens that truly punches above its weight."

Our five-star review of the Canon Pixma Pro-200S concluded: "For vibrant color photo prints on glossy and luster paper, there’s no beating the Canon Pixma Pro-200S, and it’s great for glossy black-and-white photos as well. When you want a bit of gloss, this is the perfect printer with quality that shines through. And it’s a bit of a speed demon to boot."

Our summary of the EOS R50 V and RF-S 14-30mm, which are central to the Creator Kit, went: "Invest in the Canon EOS R50 V, and you're not just arming yourself to create great content today – you're arming yourself with pro-level tools that will grow with you as your skills, reach, and monetization mature. Make sure you pick up the RF-S 14-30mm Power Zoom with it – these two are absolutely perfect dance partners."

Our reviewer of the Canon Selphy QX20 gushed: "I like the convenience and quality of the Canon Selphy QX20 printer. It’s great being able to print physical photo prints anywhere and everywhere, in less than a minute. It’s also very nice being able to share real prints with family and friends at special events."

So what are you waiting for – it takes just a couple of minutes to show your interest, and you could win some brilliant prizes!

Enter now to be in with the chance of winning!

The Photography & Video Show 2026 runs for four days from Saturday, March 14 to Tuesday, March 17, and will be open 10:00 to 17:00 every day. It is a must-attend event for anyone with an interest in photography or filmmaking: the biggest players in the industry show off all their latest kit; there are inspiring talks from famous content creators; and famous show deals where you can pick up the gear you've been lusting after at a knockdown price. Here's everything you need to know about the show.

Tickets for The Photography & Video Show 2026 are now on sale, and you can get hold of yours (with a 20% discount on standard tickets with the code DCW26) at The Photography & Video Show box office.

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The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future Plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

Apple's famous developer conference – WWDC – is today and we're watching it closely because it has massive historical importance for all Apple users and, by extension, all creatives. It was at WWDC that Apple first introduced massive products such as the 15-inch MacBook Pro beloved of photographers, Vision OS, and even the iPhone 3G (notable for the App Store).

You can watch along with us here below, but before the video goes live at 10 AM Pacific time (1 PM ET / 6 PM UK time), scroll down for a bit of pre-event rumor news and discussion as to what we might actually see when the event begins and what we've heard through the grapevine.

WWDC Highlights for photographers

• New AirPods remote shutter feature expected
• New 'Liquid Glass' look for all iPhone and iPad (iOS) expected
• New iPad and Apple Watch changes?

I've been using Apple products for years – indeed the first Apple Mac I used was the Macintosh Classic which existed before some readers these days were born – and I've been working with and writing about Apple tech for years too.

In recent years, the WWDC has gone back to its roots, concentrating more on the software than the hardware, and Apple's software – not least AI – has been under a lot of scrutiny this year, so we're expecting to see a lot of attention on Apple's operating systems.

That is rumored to include changing their names to all end in 26 (the year they'll mostly serve their non-beta period out in), and a coherent "Liquid Glass" style across the systems. Whether this will be alongside AI features or to serve as a pretty distraction from Apple's failings there will be an interesting thing to watch for.

For photographers, we're expecting to see the AirPods turned into a remote release (though more bonkers rumors have suggested cameras in the AirPods). We're also expecting to see the microphones in Apple's popular headphones given extra AI powers.

Want to know what Liquid Glass is going to look like? Well if there is one fairly safe way of guessing, it's looking at Apple's own tweets (X-es?)

ANd someone who is very much not an ex of Apple is Greg Joswiak, the company's SVP Marketing, who has tweeted this animation showing an animated effect which very much chimes with the graphics we've already seen and, let's be fair, easily looks like it could be adapted into a pattern of touchable buttons and icons in an operating system (or four)!

Ding Dong, the Siri is dead?

How about this for a shock announcement? The elimination of Siri. Macrumors seems to think that the Siri brand is now permeantly damaged after a bad year for Apple Intelligence, and concludes this is the only solution.

Now, sure, that might pose retrospective problems for re-runs of sitcom The Big Bang Theory, but MacRumors suggested that the name for the voice assistant might disappear as Apple Intelligence takes over. Perhaps they have a point.

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has tweeted to the effect that "No major breakthroughs in Apple's AI technology are expected. Still, with the market's limited expectations, Apple can meet them by clearly explaining how AI features will work on devices and outlining a development timeline."

He notes, too, that Apple's releases in the AI space over the last year might have reduced enthusiasm, but still suggests that "Apple’s AI strategy takes center stage, with updates like UI changes and OS improvements playing a secondary role."

Developers adding AI into iPhone apps – what does that mean for photography?

One of Ming-Chi Kuo's big predictions is that Apple will be "Providing tools for third-party developers to incorporate AI into their apps"

That could mean quite a lot, but with the right OS level security it could certainly make for some useful photo editing features, rather than just the search features built into Apple's Photos app.

AirPods 2 discounted – hardware annoucement coming?

In the USA at least, there is a big discount on the AirPods 2 today on Amazon.com. Does that tell us there is any truth in the rumored extra features for photographers (and does it tell us whether they'll be available for older versions of the headphones?)

macOS 16 sorry, 26 will be called "Tahoe"

That's what I'm seeing everywhere online anyway, even though no one agrees that it's definite. It will, apparently, still support some of the Intel-powered Macs like the wheezing MacBook Pro 2019 which I'm using to write these words as well as pretty much everything after that – including all the M-series chips.

That said, one rumor on macrumors that "it is said that macOS 26 will also drop support for the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)" but even the source doesn't believe it.

Other than picking up a 'Vision OS' inspired transparent interface, there is discussion of more Apple Intelligence (I'll believe any of those features when I see them in real life and not before now, Apple!), a new gaming app, and an interesting new use of the iPhone's camera: apprently you'll be able to connect your iPhone's camera to help zoom in on things (like text), specifically using it as a magnifier.

Presidential debate? I'll bet no one says anything!

You might recall that, not terribly long ago, Apple CEO Tim Cook had the dubious honor of a personal namecheck in one of President Trump's social media posts about tariffs – a political sea change which is causing a lot of uncertainty in the tech world.

No business wants to be the target of policy changes, so being specifically mentioned must have been awkward for Tim Cook. It'd be very interesting – especially in light of the recent Musk v Trump public war of words – to look for any evidence that Apple may be at risk next. Certainly Musk's businesses seem to be more exposed than they were a few weeks back.

My bet? There is little to no chance that Apple will do anything to risk putting itself in the government's firing line.

It's started... and it was "Liquid Glass"

Told you so! A big win for all the leaks, the Liquid Glass revised operating system is 'inspired' by Vision OS. I wonder if Apple are hoping that this will send us all rushing to buy more $3500 ski goggles?

Unified Version Numbers ✅

Another prediction we can now safely tick off as Craig Federighi – now out of his F1 car and in his usual tight pants – has cleared up.

iPhone in hand, he's showing us how the "Time now fluidly adapts" (the font the clock is in gets bigger when there are fewer icons in the way in an animation).

To be fair, the AI seems to be doing more to more to make personal photos look good – making personal photos look 3D as you tilt the phone. That did look pretty impressive in Craig's hand to be fair!

Camera Time – streamlined interface

iOS 26 the camera is getting a streamlined interface, with just Camera and Video visible straight away. That's actually going to help me occasionally (and possibly annoy me on other occasions).

Car play gets the new look too...

...and widgets which it didn't have before. Developers will be able to add the same widgets.

Oh, and to make my modern electric car feel a little out of date, there is now now Car Play Ultra, which adds radio and other controls. Probably not a lot of camera use while you're driving yet though...

Photos as background in your Apple Messages. Looks a nice feature (wonder if you can share the photo with everyone in the chat, or if it's just for you?)

AI live translation...

Well, I have been excited about Apple AI features before, but apparently we're getting live translation – which could be a boon for creatives working abroad. Looked good in the demo (but then Apple's demos looked good last time. I'll believe it when I try it and not before!

Camera for intelligence...

...do you actually use Visual Intelligence? Now you might want to on your iPhone – screenshots now have a link to search so they'll search across your most used apps (probably Google, but they show Etsy) for you.

Feels like playing catch up to Google here – there is also a 'Ask' button to ask Chat GPT.

And developers will be able to use the camera for this tool. Again. We'll see.

iPhone Karaoke is coming to tvOS 26 – you can use thew iPhone as a mic. Wonder if that means we're going to get those headphone features we were wondering about in the AirPods.

Oh, back to Craig and the tight pants...

Craig confirms the name Tahoe for MacOS 26, while sounding more than a little bit sarcastic about the marketing team and their salary. Brave management technique.

As expected, Liquid Glass is here and it's super consistent with the easily personalised iPhone. OK< but what about life as a photographer? Come on....

OK, 'Continuity' - working across devices - is getting a boost. So you can see your Uber Eats delivery progress. And the Phone app from iPhone is coming to Mac. OK. So this is now a giant phone?

OK, AI extensions are coming to the Spotlight Actions tool (which I never really use, but probably should). You can add AI prompts, and use Chat GPT as well as Apple Intelligence.

You can also create your own personal multi-letter shortcuts. Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me, but could be handy...

Vision Pro

Vision Pro seem to be steering into Pro tools – admitting the price is pretty high – and are also bringing support for Sony VR controllers for games.

Exciting for creatives is the ability edit 360 with depth and dimension, and a partnership with Insta360 and GoPro.

The beginning of the 'spatial web' we're told (but no mention of a cheaper pair of goggles).

iPad time... Multitasking & Windows

Craig is telling us that Apple has "pushed the limits" of how powerful the device can be, but, finally, admits that Multitasking needs attention...

A 'New windowing system' – OK, so it doesn't look exactly like macOS because Apple are desperate to make sure the iPad is not the same as Mac, but there is a new "grab handle" and a proper pointer rather than a massive dot.

It does all look a lot more like macOS... it's even got a menu bar at the top of the screen.

Do I actually want an iPad now? Yes, yes, I do (and I have a horrible feeling the Pro will start to make more sense to me now). Plus the nont-at-all-cheap keyboard & trackpad accessory.

Well played, Apple!

There it is – AirPods can be used to start and stop video recording and for sound in iPad at least,

OK, listening to the list of new features – background tasks, proper file management – I'm starting to realise just how far behind the iPad was as a 'proper' computer (but I really, really want one now).

OK, that's it for the big speech...

Craig rounds off with tips for developers and how they can use tools to design icons to go with the new look, and use the new AI features in Xcode (the developer tool).

Tim Cook takes over with the rainbow behind him, letting us know that the public beta will be available next month (registered developers can get the new OS right now).

And off with a song... still played by a human at a piano for now!

WWDC Highlights

With a good few hours gone, we can see how the world is reacting to WWDC, and whether it agrees with me, or not, about what matters most (remember, not everyone is quite as excited by photography & video making as I am, but most will be quite interested in Apple!)

So, obviously Liquid Glass – a big new look – is having quite an impact, but so is the fact that the Photos app has been re-arranged. Yes, it seems the wider world does care about photos and finding them again after taking them – good!

Live translation is, predictably, exciting (if it comes to pass) but something that was less exciting for me – the new AI 'Workout Buddy' is also attracting attention (the voice was programmed based on the voice of enthusiastic personal trainers – this is the kind of thing I do not personally want in my life!)

The iPad being more like a Mac is also vey attention grabbing for the wider world.

Apple's own video introducing Liquid Glass is pretty succinct, and makes it look nice (though personally I'm more of a dark mode fan).

Apples value fell $75 billion after WWDC!

Wall Street doesn't seem terribly excited by what it saw based on the 1.7% drop in Apple's stock price – amounting to $75 billion in value!

Okay, that sounds pretty dramatic but, there is an argument that, by putting glass-like design ahead of too much AI, Apple has not put a much larger chunk of its value at risk. We've seen in recent months Google, Meta, Microsoft and others trying to out-AI OpenAI (the home of ChatGPT), while Apple are content to carry on in a very Apple way, while mentioning that ChatGPT will be accessible through Apple systems.

Some market analysts have, reportedly, called Apple's approach "timid", but these are the kind of people over-excited by raging bulls that gain in value then collapse. Several Apple-watchers have pointed out that, in practice, Apple shares often drop on major events because share dealers thrive on announcements and Apple prefer slow-and-steady and don't even announce phone sales any more, just profits.

There are a lot of cool things to see at this year's Photography & Video Show, but this has to be the coolest of the lot: an enormous cardboard construction taking over the entirety of a stand that is actually a fully functioning camera.

Created from a ramshackle collection of cardboard tubes and boxes, all held together with gaffer tape, it's the brainchild of photographer and camera creator Brendan Barry, who will take your portrait with his madcap contraption then invite you inside the camera to see your image developed in front of your very eyes.

It's based on a camera obscura. The life-size image of the portrait sitter is projected onto a sheet of photographic paper inside the camera, which is then developed into a negative, and a positive print created.

Brendan focuses the image by moving a screen inside the camera back and forth until the upside-down image of the portrait sitter, projected by a repurposed copy lens, is sharp. He then slides a sheet of photographic paper onto the screen, gives the sitter a '3… 2… 1…' countdown before opening a cardboard 'shutter', firing a powerful array of studio flashes to light the subject, and then closing the shutter again.

The sitter is then invited into the camera to see their image develop. Under the dim red lighting inside, the photographic paper goes through a series of trays of various chemicals to first develop, fix and wash the negative image. After hanging the paper to drip-dry briefly, Brendan places a second sheet of photographic paper on top of it, carefully presses them together and squeezes and scrapes out any air, and then exposes the image by shining a light at the rear of the 'positive' print for anywhere between 10 and 30 seconds; it depends on the darkness of the subject's clothes and the setup and intensity of the studio lights, explains Brendan.

The positive print goes through the same develop, fix and wash process of the negative. Brendan checks the print for exposure and problems such as 'soft' areas caused by air bubbles, and creates further prints, adjusting the exposure time until he's happy.

The process takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but is well worth sparing the time for. It's free to have your photo taken, as the installation is sponsored by the Photography & Video Show organizers, and the papers and developing chemicals are provided by film experts Ilford. The print won't be ready until the next day as it requires an overnight wash and dry, but if you're unable to revisit the show to collect it then Brendan will send it on to you for a small fee to cover postage costs.

Brendan has created cameras from all manner of unlikely objects, as demonstrated by the collection of cameras made from accordions, mannequins, lego and tree logs that sit outside his giant cardboard camera, and if you check out his website you'll even see a caravan/camera hybrid!

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

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See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about The Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

Digital Camera World and our associated magazines (Digital Camera, Digital Photographer and PhotoPlus) will have our very own stand at the Photography & Video Show, where you'll not only be able to pick up a subscription to your favorite photography mag with our special show subs deal, but we will be hosting a series of inspiring talks and workshops.

Every morning the DCW team will reveal What's Going To Be Hot At The Show Today. Technical Editor Gareth Bevan has the ideal introduction to photography for beginners with his Camera Kit For Newbies presentation. How To Editor Mike Harris shares his high-octane tips in his Motorsport Photography Masterclass. Ecommerce editor Seb Oakley tells you about his journey back to black and white film. And Managing Editor Adam Juniper will be droning on in his Drones For Beginners and How To Improve Your Drone Photography talks. Plus we have a selection of guest speakers sharing their wisdom too.

We look forward to seeing you at the show – here's the full program!

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

•GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about The Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 will be hosting a Here I Am gallery from Felt Photographic, aimed at giving you the chance to experience photography differently.

Have a look at the images below and ask yourself: Which images are you drawn to? What insight does this give you about where you’re at and what you need? What might change as a result? This is a unique opportunity to encounter photography from a new perspective and – who knows – it might even change the way you look at images forever.

Gallery curator Kat Mahale has created this unique approach to photography using the 'felt sense', challenging and redefining how we relate to images. See our interview with Kat, where she speaks about the Here I Am exhibition and concept of felt sense.

If you attend The Photography & Video Show in person, you can grab your chance to be guided by Kat and your felt sense through the Here I Am exhibition. There will be sessions at 11am, 1pm and 2pm each day that the show is running, from March 8-11, so book your place here.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

• GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about The Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 will be hosting an exhibition of images taken by the late teenager who battled cancer Liz Hatton. Liz was just 16 when she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer called Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour. In the 10 months that followed the talented teenager was determined not to let her prognosis define her. Her passion for photography sustained her; leading to opportunities that took her from an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle to red carpets, West End Theatre shows and London Fashion Week. Liz died on November 27, 2024, but not before she had captured the hearts of many, leaving us the gift of her photography and her desire to make a difference in the world.

Below is a selection of Liz's images, professionally printed by SIM Imaging, but we encourage you to come to the show and see them for yourself.

‘Capture’ Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour Charity was founded after Liz's death to raise funds for vital research into the disease that killed her. Its rarity is that it receives no government or pharmaceutical company funding, and therefore survival rates have remained static over the last 20 years. Only 15% of those diagnosed live for five years post-diagnosis. Liz lived for just 10 months. Capture is a small charity with no overheads, all donations go directly to funding research to improve treatments and give others a better chance of life.

You can donate by scanning the QR code above to visit the JustGiving page set up in memory of Liz. You will also have the opportunity to donate to the charity at the ‘A tribute to Liz Hatton' gallery at The Photography & Video Show.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

•GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about The Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 will be hosting an exhibition of winning images from the Science+Nature Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest, a competition run by The Week Junior Science+Nature magazine.

Every summer, The Week Junior Science+Nature magazine challenges its young readers to go outside and get creative with a camera. In the Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest, under-16s are challenged to track down 10 hidden treasures from a Scavenger Hunt list. Along the way they snap pictures showing the beauty of nature. Each image represents a wild adventure and a close encounter with nature.

Below is a selection of finalist images from the competition, whittled down from more than 1,300 entries, but you can come and see the full gallery for yourself at The Photography & Video Show, beautifully printed by print specialists CEWE. For a limited time, you can pre-book tickets with a 20% discount (but hurry, this deal is set to end at midnight on March 5, 2025).

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

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See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about The Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

Female photographers' organization SheClicks is to exhibit a gallery of its members' best work at The Photography & Video Show 2025. The exhibition will be drawn from winners and shortlisted images from the organization's Challenge Gallery, where each month members are challenged to shoot images on a particular theme.

In the monthly challenge, sponsored by MPB.com, up to 25 images are selected by SheClicks founder Angela Nicholson – or a guest judge – for display on the SheClicks Gallery page. Members can visit SheClicks' Challenges page to find out more and see how to submit images.

The images for the exhibition were selected by Carolyn Mendelsohn, artist, portrait photographer and Nikon Ambassador, from the challenge images submitted throughout 2024, and professionally printed by specialists CEWE.

We have a small selection of images from the exhibition below, but why not take advantage of our discounted ticket offer and see the full exhibition for yourself at The Photography & Video Show 2025?

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The winners of the 2025 SheClicks Awards will also be announced at the show on International Women's Day, Saturday, March 8, at 2pm on the Photo Live Stage. The SheClicks Awards are designed to celebrate the kit that SheClickers love the most and acknowledge great customer service, as well as the most outstanding achievement by a female photographer.

A new Spotlight Award winner and the six kit award winners will be decided by SheClicks' judging panel, while a group-wide vote selects the Customer Service and Outstanding Achievement Awards. The kit awards this year are:

• Accessory of the Year
• Software of the Year
• Prime Lens of the Year
• Zoom Lens of the Year
• Enthusiast Camera of the Year
• Premium Camera of the Year

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

• SAVE 20% OFF TICKETS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

Canon has big plans for the Photography & Video Show this year, so make sure you check out its huge presence on stands E25 and E20. From inspiring expert talks, and an immersive shooting experience ideal for content creators to all the latest and greatest products, here are five highlights of what to expect…

1. Get hands-on with the latest Canon kit

Visitors will have the opportunity to try out its latest EOS R Series range of products including the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II and an incredible range of RF lenses. Canon will also be showcasing its Cinema EOS and pan tilt zoom (PTZ) range of video cameras for hybrid shooting. With a team of product experts ready to answer any questions, you’ll be able to dive into the world of stereoscopic 3D VR with its EOS VR System and experience cutting-edge creativity in action.

2. Content Creator Zone 

Building on its success from last year's show, the Canon Content Creator Zone returns bigger and bolder than ever. Explore its fantastic range of products designed for content creators and embrace the immersive hybrid shooting experience covering travel, home studio and food styling.

Visitors can learn how to craft visually compelling content at the themed setup, with recommendations on the right gear from pocket-friendly cameras to mirrorless hybrids with pro video specs.

3. Inspiring expert voices 

With over 15 talks throughout The Photography & Video Show, the inspirational and educational talks on the Canon Spotlight Stage are a unique opportunity for anyone looking to elevate their professional imaging career. Canon Ambassadors and award-winning photographers will share their stories behind striking images and videos, diving into everything ranging from wedding photography to sport and wildlife.

To celebrate the culture of content creation, an incredible mix of influencers will bring the ‘Canon Conversations' to the stage. Speakers will cover topics from idea generation to production to execution. They’ll reveal strategies for growing a social channel, including working with brands and the key to growing their profiles.

Professional photographer line-up

Sports photographer Eddie Keogh will share intimate moments through the eyes of the official photographer of England’s men’s football team

Wildlife photographer Dani Connor will share her process for planning video content and reveal how to craft viral wildlife stories

Wildlife photographer Ellie Rothnie and Max Wood, RSPB Young British Wildlife Photographer of the Year, will join the line up in conversation to discuss how to promote the protection of wildlife through photography and how to encourage young people to get involved with nature

Landscape photographer Jack Lodge will explore his favorite camera setup to adapt the diverse environments for capturing stunning landscape shots. He will also share how he brings his photography to life through prints

Wedding photographer Rebecca Carpenter will discuss how she’s mastered luxury destination wedding photography

Beauty and fashion photographer Amanda Akokhia will share how her law degree became her secret weapon in photography

Content Creator line-up

India Sasha will be hosting two panel conversations where she will discuss the partner chemistry with Josh Ryan and Moyo Ajibade, on their journey from friends to business partners and how to balance creativity, their friendship and their business

India will curate a further conversation with Flo Robertson and Luke Catleugh to share the strategic and operational challenges of their social channels and how to create impactful brand collaborations

Kelsey Heinrichs will share the importance of creating valuable content on Instagram, the secrets of going viral and how to build an engaged community online

Bea Lubas will take the audience behind the scenes of her creative process on how she composes and captures her food photographs. With the advice on publishing work on social media

4. Print perfection

From inkjet to toner, color to mono and small to wide format, Canon is demonstrating an extensive printer portfolio. Canon's print specialists will demonstrate the print workflow and how to get the best results from the recently launched professional photo printers, imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 and imagePROGRAF PRO-310. You’ll also be able to discover Canon's range of photo and fine art papers and learn which images are best suited for perfect prints.

For larger-scale printing, visit the stand to see the imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 with its new LUCIA PRO II ink system for long-lasting prints and automated media handling. Visitors will discover a world of creative possibilities with the easy-to-use and stylish range of SELPHY QX20 and CP1500 photo printers for postcard and sticker prints.

5. Discover Canon connectivity

Discover how to use Canon apps to seamlessly connect cameras and printers to your mobile device; or remotely control multi-camera streaming to social channels. Canon’s total imaging solutions offer a streamlined workflow between devices, making it simple to share photos and videos.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

Book your ticket to The Photography & Video Show and save 20%

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

Nikon always makes a big splash at the Photography & Video Show, and this year will be no exception. Making the most of its prime position on Stand A80 close to the entrance to the show, Nikon has a packed program to make popping by the stand absolutely essential – whether or not you're currently a Nikon shooter. Here are five highlights that are not to be missed…

1. Amazing speaker lineup

Nikon has an incredible lineup of speakers who will be appearing on the Nikon Stage throughout the four days of the show. A talented roster of Nikon Creators and Ambassadors will be sharing their expertise and creative journeys live on stage. This year's lineup includes:

Ben Moore
Charlie Hamilton James
Froydis Geithus
Hannah Stitfall
Heather Agyepong
Leon Neal
Lucy Hamidzadeh
Neil Freeman
Ricci Chera
Róża Tyborowska
Ruth Medjber
Trine-Lise Henrikson

2. International Women’s Day celebration

The opening day of the show, Saturday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and Nikon will be presenting an all-female lineup, including a special panel discussion celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in the photography industry today.

3. Workshops and hands-on experiences

Throughout the show, Nikon School trainers Neil Freeman and Ricci Chera will be hosting a variety of hands-on workshops that offer attendees the chance to test and try our latest mirrorless gear while capturing some fantastic shots. In addition to the workshops, there will be a number of guided long-lens walks in the nearby London Docklands area, where attendees can Nikon's telephoto lenses to the test.

To participate in the workshops or guided walks, attendees can simply visit the Nikon stand and sign up on the day.

4. Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Building on Nikon's partnership with the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, a selection of images from the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 will be on show at a special exhibition on Nikon's stand.

5. Try out the latest gear!

The Nikon product bar will feature all the latest Nikon kit to play with, including just-announced products. It will likely be your first chance to get hands-on with the brand-new Nikon Coolpix P1100 bridge camera, with its crazy 24-3000mm equivalent zoom. New lenses on show will include the recently announced Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S and Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ video lens. There will also, of course, be a wide selection of Z-series mirrorless cameras and lenses to try out, and perhaps an additional surprise or two…

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily.

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See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is to publicly display a selection of images of the 1948 Olympic Games for the first time. The monochrome square-format photos were discovered on a roll of film handed into the Disabled Photographer's Society at the previous year's show, which the Society subsequently had developed and was startled to find that it contained the historic photographs taken more than 75 years previously.

As we previously reported, who took the photographs remains a mystery, despite the Disabled Photographic Society's best efforts to trace the owner of the undeveloped film roll. The roll was handed in by an anonymous member of the public to the Society's stand at the Photography & Video Show 2024, which it uses to trade all manner of donated vintage photography equipment as a fundraiser. The stall is definitely worth popping by if you're visiting the show, as you never know what you might turn up.

Visitors to The Photography & Video Show 2025 will have the chance to see these captivating images and witness a piece of sporting history for themselves at a special gallery area of the show. In addition to the vintage 1948 Olympics images, the gallery area will host exhibitions from the LCE Photographer of the Year Awards, Cewe Photo Award, SheClicks Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, Felt Photographic Gallery, and The Week Junior Science + Nature Scavenger Hunt Photo Competition.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is at the Excel London exhibition center and runs March 8-11, 2025, open 10:00-17:00 daily. Below is a selection of the images that will be on display at the show, but book your early-bird tickets with a 20% discount and come and see them for yourself!

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Ruth Folkard, Event Director for the show, said, "We are looking forward to displaying these photos to the public for the first time this year and bringing something of such historical significance to our visitors. Given the images are from the 1948 London Olympics and we are bringing the show to London for the first time, it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to display the photos of such relevance to the city.”

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future Plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

There's plenty to see at this year's Photography & Video Show, which is in the Excel London exhibition center (March 8-11, 2025, 10:00-17:00 daily), but there's plenty to see outside of it too. Taking full advantage of the show's location in the London Docklands area, there are a variety of photowalks on offer hosted by various big-name photographers and photography brands.

Some are free with your show ticket and others are at a modest additional fee, but either way, spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so you'd be wise to secure your show ticket as soon as possible – especially as we have a fabulous early-bird 20% saving deal!

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Below are the confirmed talks so far. Booking details are to come and the final schedule is still in the works, so check back closer to the time for more…

Fun, film photowalks bought to you by Pentax, ILFORD Photo and Analogue Wonderland Lab

Saturday March 8, Sunday March 9 & Monday March 10, 13:00-14:00
• Price: £10

Try your hand at shooting with the new Pentax 17 half-frame film camera. Each participant will have a chance to shoot with one of these fantastic half-frame cameras and receive expert advice on how to get the best out of their shots from the walk’s leaders: Kate Hook, Jan Gotweiss, or Dan Rubin.

Meeting at the Analogue Stage, you will receive a roll of ILFORD XP2 Super and a goody bag. Demo models of the Pentax 17 will be available for you to use during the walk (bring photographic ID to secure yours). The walk finishes at Analogue Wonderland’s stand where they will develop and scan the film shot on the Pentax 17 cameras.

Mr Whisper photowalk with Fujifilm

Saturday March 8, 16:00-18:00 • Price: £10

Join Fujifilm for a two-hour photowalk, in collaboration with Mr Whisper. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with the latest and greatest Fujifilm cameras, with expert guidance and inspiration.

This relaxed photowalk explores the waterfront near the Excel exhibition center, offering a chance to test new gear in real-world conditions. Open to all levels, it’s the perfect way to experiment with Fujifilm’s camera lineup in a practical setting.

Monochrome mastery with London Photographic

Saturday March 8, 16:30-18:00 • Price: Free

There is something magical about black-and-white photography. In this 1.5-hour taster session, you will learn about the elements that make a great black-and-white photograph and apply that to a variety of subjects, including architecture, street and portrait photography.

Scott Kelby: Black-and-white modern architecture

Sunday March 9, 13:00-14:00 • Price: £10

Join Scott and explore the modern architectural beauty right outside the doors of the Excel exhibition center. You’ll get an opportunity to capture some wonderful angles, detail shots, and towering images during the walk, all with an eye for creating fine art black-and-white images. All attendees get free access to Scott’s online course on post-processing fine art black-and-white images using his simple-to-follow technique for creating captivating images.

Dockside photowalk with Luminar Neo

Monday March 10, 16:30 • Price: Free

Join Mathew Browne and the Skylum team for an architecture photowalk around Royal Victoria Dock. We will meet outside Excel and take a leisurely walk around the dockside, including photo stops at the Sunborn Yacht, the IFS Cloud Cable Car and City Hall, ending with the footbridge connecting the south side of the dock back to Excel. Aviation buffs will enjoy views towards London City Airport, so remember to bring a telephoto lens!

Mathew Browne is an award-winning travel photographer, co-founder of the travel photography app PhotoHound, and ambassador for Luminar Neo, the AI-powered editing software from Skylum.

Khandie Rees: Ask me anything!

Monday March 10, 12:00-13:00 • Price: Free

Acclaimed portrait and wedding photographer Khandie invites you to an informal meet-up where you can 'Ask me anything': be it related to photography, creativity, growing your business, or her journey in the industry. Get honest, real-world insights and advice, and network and connect with fellow photographers and creatives.

This is your chance to dive into an open and honest conversation about all things photography – whether you're just starting out, looking to improve your skills, or curious about the industry. No question is too big or small! The meet-up follows Khandie's talk 'Get out of comfortable to make an impact' on the Fundamentals Stage.

You can also create your own photowalk with our free Photographer's Guide to London download, packed with advice and inspiration for the unmissable sights to capture with your camera while you're in London. Download it today!

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future Plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

This year's The Photography & Video Show 2025 has relocated from its traditional home of the UK's second city of Birmingham to the nation's capital, the world-famous city of London. It will take place for the first time at the Excel London exhibition center from March 8-11, 2025, and is set to be the biggest and most exciting yet.

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And if there wasn't enough to see and photograph at the show itself, London is a photographer's dream. Historical architecture butts up against modern skyscrapers, and pomp and pageantry juxtaposes with gritty street scenes, there's something to shoot around every corner of the capital.

But where do you start? With our FREE Photographer's Guide to London download, that's where! Our complimentary ebook is packed with advice and inspiration for the unmissable sights to capture with your camera while you're in The Big Smoke. Download it today!

The Photographer's Guide to London has been produced by our friends at Digital Photographer magazine and is included as a supplement with issue 289, which goes on sale February 14, 2025. The issue is also bundled with a free physical copy of the Digital Photographer 2025 Annual bookazine, two extra ebooks, and a bunch of Software assets. It is not to be missed!

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future Plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is coming to the London Excel exhibition center in just a few short weeks, and to help ramp up the excitement, the organizers are giving away a Canon EOS R8 bundle in a free prize draw! All you need to do is supply your email address to be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize.

The prize bundle consists of a Canon EOS R8 camera, Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lenses, a Canon DM-E1D directional stereo microphone, and an HG-100TBR tripod remote grip. It's the perfect package for both photographers and videographers.

We said of the EOS R8: "The Canon EOS R8 kind of does it all. Whatever your photographic medium, this camera can shoot it. The R8 does not scrimp on the technology, using the same sensor and processor as the R6 Mark II, with the latest subject recognition and tracking, 24.2MP images, ISO all the way up to 102400, and that blistering 40 frames per second shooting speed."

We were equally enthusiastic about the lenses, summing up the Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM as: "Conveniently compact and lightweight for a full-frame compatible ultra-wide-angle zoom, the lens nevertheless packs a 5.5-stop optical image stabilizer and some up-market glass. Good build quality, handling and performance make it well worth the money."

As for the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM, our verdict was: "The RF 16mm delivers an ultra-wide viewing angle with convincing image quality and all-round performance, from an unfeasibly small lens that’s unbeatable value for money. If ever a lens was a no-brainer, it’s this one."

So what are you waiting for – it takes just a couple of minutes to show your interest and you could win this brilliant prize package!

Enter now to be in with the chance of winning a Canon EOS R8 bundle!

The Photography & Video Show 2025 runs for four days from Saturday, March 8 to Tuesday, March 11, and will be open 10:00 to 17:00 every day. It is a must-attend event for anyone with an interest in photography or filmmaking: the biggest players in the industry show off all their latest kit; there are inspiring talks from famous content creators; and famous show deals where you can pick up the gear you've been lusting after at a knockdown price. Here's everything you need to know about the show.

Tickets for The Photography & Video Show 2025 are now on sale, and you can get hold of yours (with a 20% discount on standard tickets with the code DCW25) at The Photography & Video Show box office.

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The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future Plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

The Photography & Video Show 2025 is the must-attend event for everyone who has an interest in photography, and among the many attractions is an extensive lineup of speakers from the imaging industry, sharing their knowledge on the show's many stages.

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In the run-up to The Photography & Video Show 2025 opening its doors on March 8, 2025, the organizers are producing a series of monthly podcasts featuring some of the biggest names in photography who will be speaking at the show, and in the January 2025 episode we get to hear from London-based portrait photographer and director Tom Barnes, and LA-based fashion photographer Lindsay Adler.

The podcasts are hosted by TV presenter and technology journalist David McClelland, and in this episode he hears Tom's views on the impact of AI on creatives, while Linsday talks about her love of lighting. Have a listen on the below link!

The Photography & Video Show 2025 runs between March 8-11, 2025, at the Excel exhibition center in London, UK. Head over to the website to see who else has been confirmed to speak at the show, and to keep up to date with the latest announcements. Don't forget, you can save 20% on show tickets with our code DCW25.

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future Plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

The organizers of The Photography & Video Show 2025 have announced a big increase in exhibitor bookings compared to the total number of exhibitors in 2024. The 2025 show has moved to London, from its previous home in the UK's second city Birmingham. It will take place for the first time at the Excel London exhibition center from March 8-11, 2025, and is set to be the biggest and most exciting yet.

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Major brands confirmed for 2025 include Adobe, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Pixapro, Sony, OM Solutions and Sigma among many others. Exhibitors returning to the show next year following a pre-Covid absence include Fotopro, Pentax, 3LT, Haida, Pangolin and Photoshield.

The show will also host more than 15 new exhibitors for the very first time from as far afield as Asia, Europe and the USA, including Singapore-based Evoto AI, MK Grip (Hong Kong), Hohem and HoverAir (China), Dulari Digital (India), Prograde Digital and Showoff Albums from the USA, Excire Software and Neurapix (Germany) as well as Nordic brands Valoi (Finland) and Nya-Evo in Sweden.

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Richard Macey, Senior Account Director for the show, stated: “Our move to London has generated significant excitement within the industry as we are seeing more new exhibiting enquiries than ever. Our exhibitors fully support our vision of expanding our audience while maintaining the strong relationships we have built with our existing loyal patrons.”

See our exhaustive show guide for everything you need to know about the Photography & Video Show 2025, including a comprehensive guide to what's on, a full exhibitors' list, must-see speakers, and the free talks and demos you can attend.

The Photography & Video Show is presented by Future Plc, which is also the parent company of Digital Camera World.

Blackmagic Design is announcing its new line-up of products for ahead of the NAB trade show - and we are here to report on what the Australian professional video gear specialists have in store. You can watch the whole presentation, which lasted over two hours, on the YouTube link below.

Key announcements were:

• A new flagship cinema camera - the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K. This has been built from the ground up with a new full-frame sensor offering 16-stops of dynamic range, and offers much more adaptability than has been possible with previous Ursa model. It uses an Arri PL mount - but ships with a Canon EF mount if that's what you prefer. It has 8 terabytes built-in as standards. It will cost $14,995.

• A new box camera - the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K. An interesting thing about this full-frame cine camera is that it is available with three different lens mounts - L-mount, Canon EF mount, or the industry-standard PL mount. It has dual CFexpress Type B card slots, and can record in Blackmagic RAW. It will cost $2,995, including DaVinci Resolve 19.

• Major updates to the DaVinci Resolve 19 video-editing software. A summary of the main ones is:

• Ability to edit timeline content based on source clip transcription.
• AI-powered UltraNR noise reduction for spatial denoising
• Film Look Creator 
• AI Defocus Background isolates foreground with blur
  

Also , dropped in almost as an aside in the 20 new hardware products announcements, Grant Petty told us that they are working on the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K - which will have a massive 65mm sensor with 17,520x8,040 pixels designed for shooting IMAX. The camera would use the larger LPL and Hasselblad lens mounts.

The live stream of the press conference started for those in Los Angeles at 9 AM PDT, in New York at 12 PM EDT, in London at 5 PM BST on April 12 – and in Sydney at 2 AM AEST on April 13.

The NAB 2024 exhibition kicks off in Las Vegas this weekend - running from April 13-17 -  and as usual we expect Blackmagic Design to bring us a range of product announcements. In its teaser, it says, "Join us to learn what's new in broadcast, post-production, and cameras!". 

Blackmagic is highly secretive, and unlike most other camera manufacturers, new products rarely leak ahead of its online press conferences—and as such, we don't really know what we have in store. But let's hope for new additions to its Ursa and Pocket Cinema Camera ranges and to its highly regarded video editing software, DaVinci Resolve.

Last year, the company announced its first full-frame L-mount camera the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K - and as a member of the L-mount Alliance, it will be interesting if it launches more camera using this lens mount that it also used by Panasonic, Leica and Sigma for some of its cameras.

Are you all set for the Blackmagic announcements - the music is playing, and the YouTube link (above) is now live…

Sadly, Blackmagic has disable comments on the YouTube page - so we can't report on what everyone is wanting to see. However, over 2,500 viewers are currently online, and that is going up as we type...

And we are off… with a rundown of some of the movies Blackmagic gear has been involved with. So great films there…

Some big camera news! So that will be the highlight - as we had hoped... But that will doubtlessly come at the end of the video, so stay patient

First up a new VideoHub router using 12G SDI
$12,995
Shipping in about five weeks

Next up...
ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K - adds an Ultra HD model to Blackmagic's range of video production switchers.
$3,795

Next…
ATEM 1 M/E Constellation 4K
Another switcher - for HD and Ultra HD
$1,795 and available now

New low-cost studio switcher is up next for desktop use with software control…
ATEM Micro Panel
$675
Available in July

Blackmagic says it want SMPE 2110 to be available to more people...
so has come up with a new codec Blackmagic IP10 Codec to make it easier for use

But also has a family of converters so that you can bring 2110 into your workflow

Now a studio monitor with 2110 compatibility, for use in rack systems.
$1265 - same price as previous model, coming in next few weeks

Next some news on DaVinci Resolve 19

AI tools
There's a really neat audio editing feature where the speech is captured as text, and then you can edit the video by simply removing that section of dialogue

7 channel color mixing
Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Skintone - each color can be adjusted individually

New film look creator panel

A defocus background feature uses AI to throw things in the distance out of focus

AI Music Remixer allows you to change music to mke it fit your video better - turning a song into an instrumental 

Another neat effect is being demonstrated that makes it easier to pan the audio across the sound field to match the action.

New features in the Cut page - allowing it to catch up with advances Blackmagic has made to live video capture that are made possible with Blackmagic Cloud. This work was apparently slowed down by having to rewrite DaVinci to allow for Apple's M1, M2, and M3 chips.

DaVinci Resolve Replay Editor
costs $495
New live video editing console for DaVinci, offering improvements over the existing Speed Editor

Allows you to synchronize two videos you are using using the timecode, putting them in the right relative position on the editing timeline

We are an hour into the presentation now - and we are still expecting a big camera announcement (in fact, that's what we have been promised). 

Lots of new DaVinci Resolve 19 updates - all available for free, which is pretty good news

At last the cameras…

First, we get the Ursa Cine 12.
This is an money-no-object version of the existing Ursa Mini Pro 12K - but with a totally redesigned body to make it more suitable to high-end movie makers, who need a fully-modifiable set-up.

Most importantly, it has a newly designed - and bigger - 12K full-frame sensor.

It has a PL-mount as standard, but comes supplied with a Canon EF-mount plate.

This is a serious beast - and apologetically they say that its price is to match. But for what we can see, we think the $14,995 asking price is pretty reasonable - and comes supplied in a Peli case. It will be available from April - but only to selected partners, so not expect to see it available online for a while. 

A kit with the new electronic viewfinder (one of a number of accessories that are being made for this camera) will cost $16,500.

Next it is more portable models, and it is a box camera

The PYXIS 6k camera has a full-frame open-gate. sensor, with a 13-stop dynamic range. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum. Records to two hot-swappable CFexpress Type B memory cards. 

The asking price starts at $2,995. There are three different models - L-mount, EF-mount or (the more expensive) PL-mount. It will go on sale from June.

Next, we get the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel with three trackballs that can connect to your computer via Bluetooth, and has a slot to hold an iPad, if you are editing on a tablet. It costs $495 and is available now.

And now we get the news that Blackmagic gets an immediate $200 dollar price reduction on both the 3G and 12G Blackmagic Video Assist lineup. So that makes the 5inch 3G model just $325 - which is pretty impressive for a on-camera monitor.

The Photography & Video Show will relocate to the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London for the 2025 edition, which will take place between March 8 and 11. 

The show will return to the NEC in Birmingham in 2026 and will then alternate between the two venues biennially. 

This strategic move meets the evolving needs and preferences of the show’s exhibitors and visitors, and also aims to explore opportunities around new audiences. 

A state-of-the-art exhibition centre in East London, ExCeL stages a huge number of events, and thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth Line is now more accessible than ever – visitors can reach the venue from Central London in 15 minutes and Heathrow in 30 minutes, traveling to Custom House station. 

Said Jonny Sullens, MD Events at show organizer Future Plc, “We are really excited to bring the Photography & Video Show to ExCeL London in 2025.” 

“This strategy represents a great opportunity for us to reach a wide, diverse audience and opens the door for us to deliver new visitors from London and the South East – areas which have been traditionally challenging to attract to the NEC – whilst maintaining our reach across the Midlands and Northern regions.”

The Photography & Video Show 2025 will feature an extensive line-up of exhibitors, speakers, workshops, live demonstrations and networking opportunities – providing attendees with unparalleled access to photography industry experts, cutting-edge equipment, and an extensive array of creative inspiration.

“The Photography and Video Show is a core part of our annual activity as it is for many others in the industry,“ said Neale Conroy, Marketing Director, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon UK & Ireland. 

“It enables us to continue to connect with photographers, content creators and creatives to showcase our Imaging and print products and solutions, while providing inspiration and education through our Canon Ambassador and speaker programme. 

“Since the show’s inception we have worked closely with our customers and the team at Future Events to develop and evolve what we offer as Canon at the show each year. 

“We see the move to London in 2025 as part of this evolution. The opportunity to meet both new and existing customers in a new location for the event is exciting, and we’re already working on our plans to deliver an exceptional experience for visitors in 2025.“

“Since opening our Fujifilm House of Photography in London, we’ve seen an influx of younger content creators based in the capital,“ said Theo Georghiades, General Manager, Imaging Solutions, Fujifilm UK, “so we welcome the additional diversity that holding The Photography and Video Show in London will bring to the event. 

“Fujifilm has been a huge supporter of the show for years, and is excited to see how the event will evolve in the future, including the enhancement in accessibility for a wider audience of creators across the UK.“

“Radiant Photo is looking forward to The Photography Show 2025 in London,“ said Florian Schuster, co-founder of Radiant Imaging Labs. 

“Switching between Birmingham and London is perfect for us because Radiant Photo makes life easier for every photographer, amateur and professional alike: every photo deserves to be radiant! 

“Next year we expect to meet many professionals in London who may not have come to Birmingham in recent years." 

The Photography Show (TPS) was launched in 2014 by Future plc, a world-leading photography publisher and the company behind Digital Camera World. Attracting both professional and amateur visitors over the four days, The Photography & Video Show is now considered to be a major UK calendar fixture by attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. 

At the event, visitors can expect to learn the latest techniques, hear from industry thought leaders and experts, and see the latest technology and kit revealed. 

Fujifilm's first X-Summit of 2024 took place in Tokyo last night, February 20, at 2.30pm Japanese time - and we were there to seem the announcement of the successor to the hugely-popular Fujifilm X100V compact camera.

See our full news story on the launch of this compact camera with its 40 megapixel sensor - and read our hands-on Fujifilm X100VI review.

X-Summits have become a regular event where Fujifilm reveals the latest products and development announcements for its GFX and X series of mirrorless cameras. And the great thing is that they are streamed live, so everyone can follow along as the details are revealed.

At the last X-Summit, just five months ago in Stockholm, Sweden, the company announced the flagship Fujifilm GFX100 II medium-format camera along with news of five new GF lenses. 

The time difference will mean a late night or an early start for those of us in the US or Europe. The event started at 00.30am EST or 5.30am GMT – but if you are a Fujifilm X-shooter or a GFX fanatic, you may just want to follow along with the announcement as it happened using the YouTube link below…

Above: watch the YouTube video of the launch with this link

So what do we think we have in store at the Tokyo 2024 X-Summit? Fujifilm has already been teasing with us with what it has in store, with a series of social media posts…

The first of these posted 11 days ago, simply said "See you soon", and showed a silhouetted shape of what could be a compact camera…

Above: Fujifilm's first teaser for the 2024 Tokyo X-Summit

And now the latest teaser video, posted on Instagram over the weekend, shows us more glimpses of what looks like a retro-styled compact-shaped camera…

Above: Fujifilm's second teaser video for its X-Summit announcement

The Fujifilm X-Summit has already become something of a fixture in the camera calendar - but this industry event only started back in 2019, so in the history of photography is still relatively new. 

This February 2024 X-Summit will be the twelfth so far. Here is a list of all the dates and venues so far:

1: Dubai - February 2019
2: Shibuya - September 2019
3: London - February 2020
4: Omiya - October 2020
5: Global (virtual) - January 2021
6: Global (virtual) - September 2021
7: Omiya - May 2022
8: New York - September 2022
9: Tokyo - November 2022
10: Bangkok - May 2023
11: Stockholm - September 2023
12: Tokyo - February 2024

With seven hours to go, we have no more teasers from Fujifilm. But other than the silhouetted camera, what else might we see?

I'm hoping we get first look and full details of the promised GF 500mm f/5.6 telephoto lens for the GFX medium format system. That's a lens I am really looking forward to trying out...

The Fujifilm X100V goes on sale next week - and you can pre-order it now at one of these dealers:

Here's a quick recap of everything we learned from the X-Summit Tokyo 2024:

• The star of the show was the introduction of the Fujifilm X100VI (or X100 Six, as it is pronounced). The key improvement here is the use of Fujfilm's 40-megapixel sensor. See our hands-on review

• A limited edition of the X100VI to celebrate the company's 90th anniversary. Just 1934 will be made available, and will go on sale at the end of March for $1999 / £1934. See separate news story

• A new XF lens roadmap that will bring a replacement to the ten-year-old 18-55mm kit lens - full specifications and availability of this XF16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 zoom are yet to be revealed. See separate news story

• Reala Ace film simulation launched with the GFX100 II (and now on the X100VI) will be added to the X-H2 and X-T5 and other fifth-generation cameras in due course. See separate news story

• Built-in cloud back-up via Frame.io will be extended to the X-H2 and X-H2s.

• New version of the X-App will allow you to filter your images by camera, lens or film simulation type. It will also give you a shutter count reading for your camera - and will also allow you to perform firmware updates in the background. See separate news story

• The next Fujifilm X-Summit will be in Sydney, Australia.

The biggest event on the camera calendar, CP+ 2024, is happening in Japan next week from February 22-25 – and we're expecting some major announcements. 

Last year the event returned to its traditional home at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Yokohama, Japan, after three years as a virtual event due COVID. With the world (and Japan in particular) feeling a little more confident, post-pandemic, CP+ 2024 should be back to its headline-making best. 

CP+ has historically been the biggest platform for manufacturers to make their biggest announcements. And with Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Sigma and many more in attendance – along with other brands syncing their own announcements with the show – there should be some huge news coming out of Yokohama. 

What is CP+ 2024?

Organized by CIPA, the Camera & Imaging Products Association – the body that certifies things like the number of shots you get from a single battery charge, or the number of stops of compensation on image stabilization – CP+ is the biggest camera and imaging show in the world. 

Historically it has been a launchpad for the major manufacturers to launch their big products for the year ahead. It is also an event where new technologies, innovative projects and concept cameras are showcased. 

The tag of this year's event is, "Nothing stays the same", with the logline "Now, let's aim our lens at this moment that will never come again!" This year also welcomes a new mascot for the show, Cameracco, a sea otter (who "has a mysterious confidence and is dignified, but there is something missing"). 

When is CP+ 2024?

CP+ 2024 is taking place next week from February 22-25 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Yokohama, Japan.

In addition to the on-site event, an online component will also be run alongside as a virtual event. Find out more about the physical show and the online show.

What we expect at CP+ 2024

New Fujifilm camera

Fujifilm is currently teasing what looks like a compact camera, which will actually be revealed a couple of days before CP+ at the Fujifilm X Summit Tokyo on February 20. 

While it may not be the only new Fujifilm product launched, all signs point to this being one of the most significant cameras of the year.

• "See you soon" – Fujifilm teases its new camera for later this month

New Sigma product

Like Fujifilm, Sigma is announcing a new product slightly ahead of the show via a livestreamed product showcase. 

While most people expect a new lens announcement, it's also possible that we might see a new member of the Sigma fp camera family or even an update on the long-gestating Foveon sensor camera.

• Sigma is launching a new product next week – but what is it?

Ricoh GR IV

While Ricoh won't be in attendance at CP+ 2024, it has scheduled its own online GR Live! event for February 23.

In December, GR series designer Inaba San teased on Ricoh's own YouTube channel that a new camera was on the way soon. This March it will be five years since the GR III was launched, so an announcement would make a lot of sense.

• Ricoh teases a new GR camera – is the Ricoh GR IV on the way?

Canon EOS R1

Canon has confirmed that the EOS R1, its new flagship sports camera, is being developed – and we all know that sports cameras traditionally release in sync with Olympic years. 

However, things have been conspicuously quiet on the flagship front from Canon – and it is rapidly running out of time, with Paris 2024 teeing off on July 26. The industry is expecting an announcement or development announcement in Tokyo.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

There have been many conflicting reports about the follow-up to the Canon EOS R5, but recent rumblings suggest that it is imminent and will be launched before the R1. Could that mean that we get a glimpse of it at CP+ 2024?

With these being arguably its two most blockbuster cameras, Canon will be cautious not to let one model steal the other's spotlight. It will be very interesting to see what happens on the Canon stage this year!

Sony ZV-E10 II

Vlogging cameras have become the hottest segment of the camera market – and Sony has become the dominant force within it. 

Its ZV line of content creation cameras shows no sign of slowing down, and it's widely expected that a successor to the Sony ZV-E10 is next on the list. And it may be sharing the stage with…

Sony A7S IV

Sony's strangehold over content creation extends to its Alpha series as well, and the much loved Sony A7S III is approaching four years old. 

With the other pillars of the full-frame Alpha line having recently been refreshed, in the form of the Sony A7 IV and Sony A7R V, this may well set the stage for the video-focused model to get a long-awaited upgrade.

New Lensbaby lens

Another brand that won't be in attendance at CP+, but will nonetheless use the event window to announce a product, is Lensbaby. 

Nothing has been leaked about what will be revealed (though smart money says it'll be a lens) – all we know is that the above teaser image has a distinctly Steamboat Mickey vibe! 

Read more: 

You can expect the latest and best mirrorless cameras in the world to be on show in Tokyo, covering all bases from the best professional cameras to the best cameras for beginners. 

CES 2024, the biggest technology event in the world, is taking place this week – and it's going to be the site of some huge announcements in the world of electronics. 

As always (at least, when there's not a pandemic), CES 2024 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada and runs from January 09-12. Last year saw 117,000 visitors and 3,200 exhibitors at the event, including the biggest technology giants such as Google and Microsoft.

Of specific interest to us, of course, are the imaging giants who are participating at this year's show: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Fujifilm and Adobe. While CES 2024 is a general technology showcase, not one dedicated to photography or videography in specific, it has been used as a launchpad for cameras and imaging tech. And with both video and AI being cornerstones of this year's event, we're sure to see some exciting launches.

Full details on the show can be found at the CES website. For now, here's what we're have seen launched so far, and what we expect… We also have a CES 2024 Live Blog.

CES 2024 announcements

Sony show new XR glasses and the A9iii at CES

Sony's main press presentation is covered in detail, but the highlights include a real Sony/Honda car controlled with a PlayStation controller, the A9iii (well, it's a highlight for photographers), some thought about AI and creatives, and a potential competitor for Apple's Vision Pro augmented reality goggles.

AI PetPet Cam uses neural net to spot cute events!

ITIR are showing their upcoming Pet Pet Cam which can use DNN (Deep Neural Net) models to spot your cat or dog doing something cute. The tech will also help keep an eye on your pet's health. See our full story here.

Panasonic launches "world's smallest" macro lens

The highlight of Panasonic's press conference for us was the arrival of the new Lumix 100mm f/2.8 S Macro lens for its L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Panasonic says this is the smallest and lightest macro lens in its class - but more importantly it fills a whole in its line-up on lenses for its S series of cameras.

Read more: Panasonic announces a record-breaking macro lens for L-mount

Apple sets date for its VR goggles

Apple announced is long-rumored augmented reality headset last year - but we now when the Apple  Vision Pro goggles will go on sale, and we don't have long to wait. Preorders open on January 19, with the first headsets actually going on sale on February 2. 

Read more: Apple launches a Vision Pro goggles with 12 cameras on board

Belkin launches motorized mount for vloggers

The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is an AI-powered camera assistant stand that can sit on your desk, and follow your movements so you are always kept in frame. If you are a particularly animated vlogger or streamer, or just can’t sit still during a video call, then this might just be the thing for you. The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro will cost $179.99 and be available to pre-order later this month from Belkin’s website, with shipping starting soon after that. See our full news report.

Unistellar launches two smart telescopes

The Unistellar Odyssey ($2,499/£2,199) and Odyssey Pro ($3,999/£3,499) join the eQuinox 2 and eVscope 2 in the company's four-strong lineup of smart telescopes. Both can be aligned and controlled remotely using a newly developed smartphone app. Unlike the existing models, the new Odyssey range is designed for observations of our own solar system, rather than more distant objects. Whilst images from the Odyssey have to be viewed on the app on a tablet or phone, the Odyssey Pro comes with an electronic viewfinder that has been developed in cooperation with Nikon.

See our full report Unistellar reveals new Odyssey and Odyssey Pro smart telescopes at CES 2024

Holocam holographic transparent camera

Zeiss' remarkable Holocam technology can turn any glass screen into a camera. This means that everything from the window in your car to the screen on your laptop to the glass on your front door can now possess an invisible image sensor.

Further, because the technology makes the camera completely transparent, it eliminates the need for cutouts or punch holes – meaning you can have direct eye contact with the person you're chatting to, because the camera can be placed anywhere on (or should that be in) the screen.

Using an entire pane of glass as a camera lens also opens some fascinating optical possibilities. Some of Zeiss' bullet points include "large aperture invisible camera" and "individual adjustment of orientation and size of the field of views." Which makes me wonder, what is the maximum aperture and focal range of a camera like this?

• Full story: This holographic camera turns any window into an invisible camera

LaCie Rugged Mini SSD

The palm-sized LaCie Rugged Mini SSD has been announced in capacities up to 4TB offering IP54 dust and rain resistance, 3-meter drop protection and 1-ton car pressure resistance. No need to baby your portable SSD any more!

LaCie claims write speeds of up to 2000MB/s, with USB 3.2 gen 2x2 and compatibility with USB 40Gbps, USB 10Gps, Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 hosts including the latest Apple iPad, iPhone and Macbooks. Prices start at $79.99 for 500GB and go up to $349.99 for 4TB.

Full story: LaCie adds to its famous Rugged lineup with a new palm-sized SSD

Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor

Dell dropped a new, eye fatigue-busting curved monitor – and in doing so, was recognized as an Innovation Award Honoree. The U4025QW monitor boasts IPS Black Panel technology for superior color contrast and intricate detail in 5K resolution, with a 99% DCI-P3 / Display P3 color space that makes it perfect for color-critical professionals. 

The U4025QW is the first monitor to receive the TUV Rheinland five-star eye comfort certification, achieved by doubling the refresh rate to 120Hz, incorporating an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment, and enhancing Dell ComfortView Plus to reduce harmful blue light exposure by more than 30%. 

• Full story: Dell's new 40" UltraSharp monitor introduces innovative tech for reducing eye fatigue

When is CES 2024?

CES 2023 is taking place in its traditional home of Las Vegas, Nevada, running from Tuesday January 09 to Friday January 12. 

The event emanates from the Las Vegas Convention Center. If you're in the area, attendance details are on the CES website.

What did we expect at CES 2024?

Sony

Word has it that Sony could announce five cameras this year, among them the Sony A1 II, A7S IV, FX3 II and ZV-E10 II. With all of these featuring headline video capabilities, it would certainly be the right time and place to debut at the video-obsessed CES.

The company is heavily signposting technology for content creators: "At CES 2024, Sony will showcase various technologies and initiatives that support creators, based on Sony's purpose to 'fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.'" So I think a follow-up to the hugely popular Sony ZV-E10 vlogging camera looks like a fair expectation:

Personally I think it's waaaaaay too early for a Sony A1 successor, and this wouldn't really be the appropriate venue for it. Though with a new rumor that the company could replace the Sony A7S III (and the A7S line altogether) and the Sony FX3 with the FX3 II, this feels like a new pillar for the video division that would be well-cemented in Las Vegas. 

Sony's press conference takes place on Monday January 08, so all will be revealed soon. 

Panasonic

 There's been plenty of chatter about replacements for the Panasonic S1 / S1R, Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH6. And given that the company launched the Panasonic S5X and S5 IIX last January, it's entirely possible that an S1R II, S1H II and GH7 could be revealed at CES 2024. 

Of course, as a general tech giant, we could see plenty of other adjacent imaging breakthroughs. At last year's show Panasonic announced "life changing" smart glasses, made in conjunction with Biel Glasses, using AI to help users with impaired vision. 

Heck, maybe we might finally see Panasonic announce something 8K-related… with the presser being held on Monday January 08, we don't have to wait long to find out.

Canon

Will CES 2024 be the launchpad for the highly anticipated Canon EOS R1? We all know that the new flagship is on the way, and that it's intended to launch in time for the Paris Olympics, so time is running out for Canon to show it to the world. 

There are plenty of other possibilities, too. The Canon EOS R5 II feels a little ambitious, but Canon has a habit of showcasing its latest collection of concept cameras – many of which have made it to market, such as the Canon PowerShot Zoom and Canon PowerShot Pick. These are always fascinating glimpses into the future, and I'm excited to see what's on show this year! 

Nikon

After a knockout year in 2023, Nikon could capitalize by taking the bull by the horns early in 2024. The only thing we know for sure will be at CES is the Eclipse Ui Digital Imaging Microscope, but Nikon has confirmed that imaging products will also be on show.

The likeliest candidate to me would be the Nikon Z6 III, which is widely expected to be here any minute. There has also been a wild rumor about a Nikon Z9H – a speed-oriented version of the Nikon Z9. The "H" is ostensibly a nod to the suffix Nikon used to give to its flagship cameras to denote particular performance specialisms – such as the Nikon D1H, which was a speed-oriented upgrade of the base D1. Personally I'll believe this one when I see it!

Fujifilm

This feels like a bit of a long shot, as Fujifilm is usually more at home announcing products on its home turf at CP+. That said, with reports that the manufacturer will launch more cameras in January alone than it did in 2023 as a whole, a launch or announcement isn't out of the question.

What could this be? Well, a follow-up to the Fujifilm X100V is widely expected – and given what a blockbuster success that camera was, it could be a good fit for the broader-appeal of CES 2024. An outside chance would be the Instax Mini 99, which sounds like it might be a disruptive product. 

We're expecting to see some of the best cameras for video and maybe even the best cameras for vlogging announced at the show, along with AI improvements to the best photo editing software and the best video editing software.

Sony has confirmed that we can expect a new camera to be launched imminently, with an announcement scheduled for scheduled for 09:00 EST / 14:00 GMT / 00:00 AEST today (Nov 7)!

As the holding page on Sony's YouTube channel suggests we will definitely be seeing a Sony Alpha camera, but unfortunately for those like us playing a guessing game of what it might be, Sony's Alpha series covers a wide range of cameras from Sony's ZV range of vlogging cameras all the way up to its ultimate professional cameras like the Sony A9 II and Sony A1.

As we have already seen a few of Sony's midrange cameras this year, we think it's pretty safe to assume that we'll be seeing one of the best Sony cameras receiving an updated model. But we don't have long to wait now!

You can follow along with us here on the live blog, or you can find a link to the video below to watch the announcement live on YouTube.

See our hands-on Sony A9 III review

The most prominent camera rumors doing the rounds have so far been dominated, by a potential Sony A9 III.

There is one big reason why this would make plenty of sense – the Olympics. The A9 series represents Sony's flagship sports camera lineup – and as we all know, flagship sports cameras are typically released in four-year cycles in sync with the Olympics. Not only was the Sony A9 II launched to coincide with the 2020 Olympic Games,  it was announced around this exact time in 2019.

We are not ruling out Sony launching (yet) another in its line of ZV cameras for vlogging. These have been enormously popular products for Sony, and there might be a few more content creators that haven't yet been satisfied by one of Sony's several ZV offerings. However, we think an announcement of this scale more than likely points to a more flagship model.

There is also a prominent rumor that Sony will also launch a new lens alongside the new camera. The most likely candidate seems to be a new Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 lens, which would add further credence to the rumors of a Sony A9 III, as a 300mm lens would be the perfect accompaniment to that sports-focused camera.

If a Sony A9 III is announced then we don't have any conclusive rumors about what specs it might have, with some rumors pointing to a 44MP sensor capable of 8K 60p, while other rumors suggest smaller sizes of 36MP or 24MP.

But whatever the megapixel count, you can bet it will be fast, with rumors suggesting it will be able to shoot 120fps blackout-free. But we will take this rumor with a pinch of salt, as the Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z9 currently top out at 30fps. Although Canon and Nikon might have even faster cameras planned for early next year.

There are also a lot of rumors floating around suggesting that a potential Sony A9 III might be the first consumer-level camera to debut a global shutter. This has long been rumored from both Sony and Canon who are the two big sensor manufacturers in the industry, but as of yet, we haven't seen many instances of the technology put into practice outside of industrial applications. If Sony has managed to get a global shutter working in a camera like the A9 III then this would be a huge thing!

We are now live! We are going through the history of the Sony Alpha cameras. Its been 10 years since the first Sony Alpha 7 camera

Announcing two big software updates are planned for the Sony A1 and Sony A7S III next year with lots of improvements

And now for the first announcement from the event! And we called it right earlier and it is going to be the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM lens. Does that mean that we are going to see the Sony A9 III later too?!

The Sony A9 III has been announced, and the rumors nailed it. The camera is the first consumer camera to offer a global shutter, with 120fps, and any flash sync speed, this is an absolute game changer for the camera industry!

The sensor is a 24.6MP BSI CMOS sensor. Sports cameras usually have lower megapixels than more general purpose cameras so they can push through images faster. 

Although at 120fps, the global sensor shutter clearly has had a huge impact on how fast Sony is able to processing images. Sony has just said that a burst of 120fps a second of uncompressed RAW images would be 6GB!

The camera is also able to use all of Sony's tracking and recognition algorithms which have featured in the best Sony cameras so far. Sony's subject skills have long been some of the best in the industry, but now with such a ridiculously fast shutter tracking sports and wildlife is going to be so much more precise. 

Going through 120fps sounds like a nightmare, but luckily Sony has thought through this, and 120fps images will appear as a "video" which can be paused and individual frames pulled out.

Flash sync is now possible up to 1/80000, which opens up way more possibilities for photographers, and gets rid of HSS and curtain sync modes that are often very hard to understand or make work in an ideal manner.

759 focusing points covering 95.6% of the image sensor. And can focus down to -5EV.

The A9 III has an 8-stop 5-axis in body image stabilization, that isn't even including the lens-based stabilization in some Sony lenses.

The camera will also be great for video, offering top specs of 6K video in 60p, or 4K 120p with no crop, which is the first Sony camera to include 120p without a crop.

The viewfinder has a 9.4 million dot EVF with 120fps, which sounds incredible to use, and will be able to keep up with sports and wildlife photography.

The Sony A9 III is coming in spring 2024 and will cost $5,999!

Some info below for the new Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS:

Sony has managed to make the new 300mm so much lighter and claims that the lens is perfectly balanced on both a tripod and in the hand.

The lens is also compatible with Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.

The Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens is going to be out in spring 2024 for $5,999! or £6,100.

That is it for Sony's presentation, but what a lot to take in! So many world's firsts in a camera with the Sony A9 III and we cannot wait to get our hands on it in the next few hours (keep an eye out for our hands on review).

Not just the A9 III, the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is also a very exciting lens for any sports or wildlife photographer who wants a telephoto with a large aperture, but now in an even lighter and more compact body!

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It's the last day of this year's Photography & Video Show! 

Celebrating its tenth anniversary (I was there for the first one in 2014!), The Photography & Video Show is an in-person imaging extravaganza. First launched in 2014, it has become a must-attend event for photographers and videographers of all experience levels, from eager enthusiasts to practicing professionals.  

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Over 200 of the biggest brands in the business will be exhibiting at the show, including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Sigma, enabling you to chat to industry experts, watch kit demonstrations, attend masterclasses, and take advantage of exclusive show discounts where you can make serious savings. 

Here's a look at some of the cool tech on offer from Canon, as a taster of what to expect on the show floor: 

The Photography & Video Show 2024: Exhibitors

Over 200 of the imaging industry's key brands are exhibiting at the show, so you're sure to come away inspired, educated and excited about taking all aspects of your photography, videography and editing to the next level.

Manufacturers like Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic and Insta360 will have their latest cameras on show. Lens specialists such as Sigma, Sirui, Tamron and Irix will be showcasing their best optics. Lighting wizards including Rotolight, Pixapro and Godox will help you see the benefits of supplemental illumination. And Ilford, Alfie Cameras and Solarcam share the passion and uniqueness of analogue shooting. 

• See the full list of exhibitors

If you're looking to join an association you can chat to The Society of Photographers, Royal Photographic Society, Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, SheClicks, and the Disabled Photographers' Society.

And of course, if you're looking to snap up some show deals, apologize to your significant other for the purchases you're about to make and head over to see CameraWorld, London Camera Exchange, and Wex Photo Video for amazing discounts and exclusive show-only offers. 

The Photography & Video Show 2024: What's on show

Above: See highlights from last year's show, to get a taste of what to expect

If it's related to the world of photography, videography and imaging, expect to see it somewhere on the show floor! 

Digital cameras, analog cameras, vintage cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, bags, straps, holsters, clothing, memory cards, microphones, speed lights studio lights, modifiers, reflectors, printers, printing services, photobooks, magazines, film, film scanners, photoshoot props, editing software, tablets… it's all here.

The Photography & Video Show 2024 will also feature its usual highly anticipated stages and educational program – offering dozens of free talks from top photographers, and demonstrations on photo technique, video skills, and editing. 

The Photography & Video Show 2024: The stages

Shoot to inspire
NEW for 2024! The different sets on this stage will be used to demonstrate various photography and filmmaking topics - including travel, portraits, weddings, and street.

Creator stage
This programme is dedicated to online content creation - YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and more. Aimed at existing and budding creators, as well as photo and video pros looking to boost their business via social channels, this stage will offer talks on everything from online community building to getting started in vlogging.

Photo studio
With live action and practical demos, this stage is ideal for showing first-hand how to tackle various shoots, and giving advice and tips on areas such as working with models, lighting, and capturing movement.

In motion studio
A theatre for all things moving image, designed to offer insight into producing engaging content, storytelling, and creating projects using different video and filmmaking techniques.

Editing & Post-Production Suite
Seminars covering post-production techniques and workflow for photography and video across various editing software solutions. 

Analogue showcase
A celebration of the art of traditional film photography and the darkroom.

The Photography & Video Show 2024: Speakers

There are some incredible names already announced for this year's show, covering every aspect of imaging, with plenty more yet to come.

Professional photographers and videographers from all specialisms will be there, such as Getty Images' Royal photographer, Chris Jackson; celebrity photographer and Forbes' "100 Successful Women of 2023" honoree, Donatella Nicolini; senior video innovation journalist at BBC News, Dougal Shaw; curator of photography for the National Trust, Anna Sparham; and Photoshop expert and educator, Scott Kelby.

There are also plenty of brand ambassadors, including Tom Mason (Nikon), Gavin Hoey (OM System) and Bea Lubas (Adobe), along with talented shooters who have struck out on YouTube like Sean Tucker, Thomas Heaton Adventuring Beth and Evan Edinger.

Take a look at the current speaker line-up and start planning your trip

Can I get tickets to The Photography Show 2024 on the door?

Tickets for the event are now on sale, and you can get hold of yours at The Photography & Video Show box office – but you can also buy tickets on the door.

What if I can't make it to The Photography Show 2024?

Although there's no substitute for being at the show itself, you can stay up to date with what's going on by following the official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels of The Photography & Video Show.

Digital Camera World will also be there live every day to bring you all the photo news, so make sure to keep us bookmarked, and stay up to date by following us on Twitter , by liking our Facebook page, and by signing up to our daily newsletter.

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Fujifilm's second X-Summit of 2023 took place today, Tuesday, 12 September. This time the event was held in Stockholm, Sweden, for the first time ever, with the live conference starting at 11am local time –  5am ET / 10am BST / 7pm AEST. 

The key announcements at the event were:

• Fujifilm GFX100 II - a new flagship medium format camera
• Five new GF lenses announced - three previously promised on the roadmap…
• Fujinon GF 30mm F5.6 T/S tilt-shift lens
• Fujinon GF 110mm F5.6 T/S Macro tilt-shift lens
• Fujinon GF 55mm F1.7 R WR fast standard prime
• Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6 - supertelephoto in development, launching in 2024
• Motorized GF standard zoom - in development for videomaking, but no other details

X-Summits have become regular events at which Fujifilm announces the latest lenses and cameras in its GFX and X ranges - and where we get briefings on the company's development roadmap.

Back in May this year, the first X-Summit of 2023 was held in Thailand - announcing the arrival of the Fujfilm X-S20 and the XF8mm f/3.5. Last year, we had no fewer than three X-Summits which were headlined in turn by the announcements of the Fujifilm X-H2S, X-H2, and the X-T5. 

See our Fujifilm GFX 100 II hands-on review

Read our news story on GFX 100 II

See the news of the three new GF lenses launching this year

Watch a video of the full event on the link above

As usual, the whole presentation will be shown live on Fujifilm's YouTube channel – so you can also watch it via the link above! We'll bring you our expert commentary as we discover the latest news and technologies at the conference and build-up to this event.

So what do we expect to be announced at the Stockholm X-Summit. As ever, these events usually give us a mix of things, rather than simply just one big camera announcement. However, here are some of the things we might expect tomorrow:

• A new Fujifilm GFX camera. This is one of the most likely launches - as the headline announcement of the last four X-Summits have the X-Series cameras. The last medium-format camera to be launched was the GFX 50S II, which was unveiled at an X-Summit back in September 2021. Currently the family comprises of the flagship GFX100, the smaller GFX100S, and the cheaper lower-resolution GFX 50S II. As the 100-megapixel GFX100 is the oldest of these, this is the one most rumor sites say will get updated in Stockholm.

• But if it is the turn of the GFX to be in the spotlight this time - we know there are lots of people who would like to see a updated version of the now-discontinued, rangefinder-style Fujifilm GFX 50R.

• Another product we'd love to see updated is the X-Pro3. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was a divisive camera, with a lot of controversy around its choice of screen (or lack thereof), there are also some significant questions about its build quality. However, there is no denying that it was a popular camera amongst ex-film enthusiasts for its retro styling and rangefinder design with its hybrid viewfinder. We'd like to see a  new version 40MP X-Trans sensor and X-Processor for subject recognition and tracking. 

It is not just X-Series and GFX-Series cameras that get launched at X-Summits. We usually get some lens announcements at these events too. These can be actual launches of fully-developed lenses - but also can be a glimpse of the future, through updated lens roadmaps.

Last September, we were showed prototypes of two new tilt-shift lenses for the GF system. The Fujifilm GF30mm f/5.6 T/S and Fujifilm GF 100mm f/5.6 T/S Macro will be particularly useful for architectural and product photographers. And we hope that we will get an update on when these two specialist primes will actually go on sale this time around.

The X-Summit is not the only Fujifilm event going on in Stockholm this week. On Wednesday September 13, the company is also hosting Fujikina. This public event is for X-photographers offering demos, talks, galleries, and a chance to see the latest Fujifilm kit. 

For full details and to register for the limited-ticket events check out the special Fujikina page. The event runs from 5pm to 9.30pm at the Fotografiska photography museum at Stadsgårdshamnen 22.

The X-Summit has already become something of a fixture in the camera calendar - but this Fujifilm event only started back in 2019, so in the history of photography is still relatively new. 

This September 2023 will be the eleventh X-Summit.

Here is a list of all the X-Summits there have been to date:

1: Dubai - February 2019
2: Shibuya - September 2019
3: London - February 2020
4: Omiya - October 2020
5: Global (virtual) - January 2021
6: Global (virtual) - September 2021
7: Omiya - May 2022
8: New York - September 2022
9. Tokyo - November 2022
10. Bangkok - May 2023
11. Stockholm - September 2023

Fujifilm also often uses the X-Summits to update the lens roadmaps for one or both the X-series and GF-series of lenses. But what lenses do we think are missing?

There are over 40 lenses in the X-Series now - so the gaps are becoming harder to spot. But we do know that some of those lenses are, as judged by Fujifilm themselves, are not up to dealing with the 40 megapixel sensor on its latest cameras (the X-T4, X-H2 and X-H2S). So new additions may well be updates rather than lenses that break new ground. 

Having said, that a new telephoto prime would be good. There is only one in the range to date - and that's the incredible XF200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR (pictured below).

The most recent roadmap for the GF lens range tells us that Fujfilm is still to launch the GF 55mm f/1.7, which is scheduled for this year. And there's the two tilt-shift lenses we have mentioned before. What would we also like to see? Perhaps something a bit wider... the widest option in the lens to date is the recent GF20-35mm. Or perhaps something a bit more supertelephoto? The longest to date is the 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR. See our guide to the best Fujifilm GF lenses to remind yourself about what is currently available

Less than 15 minutes to go - and we are all set up with a cup of coffee to watch the latest news from Fujifilm…

There are already over 1,300 people waiting with us on the YouTube page for the X-Summit…

I love looking at the chat on these pages, to see what everyone is expecting. Here are some of my favorites:

Flavio Bucciarelli wans "X-T3ii with IBIS"
Xavier Minguella Photography would like "New XF 90mm f/1.2 R WR LM"
Marco Markovich is dreaming of a Fujifilm X100VI
Zanmai Stay is fantasizing about a "GF400/2.8"

I'm not convinced we will see any of these today - but there are always some surprises at these events, so who knows

Just two minutes to go…

And we're off…

Yugi Igarashi kicks off proceedings on the quayside in Stockholm's Fotografiska photographic museum. It's the largest building dedicated to photography in the world we are told, first opened in 2010

So what's up first?

It's the GFX System that's being updated - the medium format system that was born in 2017

The GFX100 was not just a leap in resolution to 102MP, when it arrived in 2019. But it was also significantly the first medium format camera with IBIS.

But Fujifilm doesn't just add - it also substracts - and hence more recently we have had the smaller, more portable GFX100S.

So what's next?

The next addition to the package is speed…

The new generation of GFX is the 102MP Fujifilm GFX100 II with advanced IBIS.. 

There's a new sensor which has twice the speed of its predecessor - and double the buffer capacity. It has a 128GB buffer we are told - and AF speed readout is also faster

This is a medium format camera that is suitable for shooting sports and can shoot at 8fps - a pro basketball photographer gives it a thumbs up.

IBIS now gives up to EIGHT stops of stabilization - using information from the image sensor and the motion sensor in the camera

Now for its video shooting capabilities:
The GFX 100 II is capable of 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit video internally with no crop, as well as 8K24p with a 1.42x crop, or 8K30p with a 1.51x crop – and Full HD up to 120p. 

The bigger body of the medium format camera means that it is great for using with cine lenses, we are told. On screen we see the GFX 100 II with a Cooke Anamorphic.

F-Log2 gives you a huge dynamic range to work with.

You can record directly to an SSD or to the cloud using Frame.io.

EVF is also improved - with faster readout. Fujifilm's best ever - with 9 million dots. 60fps at 1x magnification - or 120fps in cropped action mode.

There are six different customizable function buttons - and the info screen on the top panel has also been enlarged. And the body has a leather like pattern on it to give it a flagship feel.

This is the new flagship GFX model.

A new addition is an optional tiltable EVF viewfinder

And the battery grip is also an optional extra - so not built-in as standard as with the GFX100.

There's an Ethernet port for updating to FTP or to Frame.io.

New Capture One Mobile app can let you control the new camera.

As rumored in some places, there is a new film simulation too - Fujifilm Reala Ace.

It adds IPTC metadata - which is important for press photographers.

They are also partnering with World Press Photo - probably the top annual photodocumentary competition.

Pixel Shift uses IBIS system to stitch 16 images to create 400MP high-resolution images (as seen on the GFX100)

New GF lenses now
First up the Fujinon GF 55mm F1.7 R WR - which was already on the roadmap, and is billed as a "must-have" standard lens (with a full frame equivalent focal length of 43mm). Two ED lenses and two aspherical lenses in its construction. It is a sister lens to the existing GF80mm f1.7 R WR.

The existing GF50mm f/3.5 R LM WR GF standard lens is two stops slower - so this lens will be great for portrait photographers.

A new bearing mechanism makes focus smoother.

We can now see the GF55mm f/1.7 in use as a street photography lens - making the use of its fast maximum aperture

And there are two more GF lenses - again ones that have been on the roadmap, and shown in prototype a year ago at the New York X-Summit.

Yes, the two tilt-shift lenses are now coming

Fujinon GF 30mm F5.6 T/S 

Fujinon GF 110mm F5.6 T/S Macro

The Fujinon GF 30mm F5.6 T/S will particularly appeal to architectural photographers - with a full-frame equivalent focal length of around 24mm.

There's a new GF roadmap - to harness the new speed that wildlife and sports. So new telephoto options

GF500mm f/5.6 will be launched in 2024

Fujifilm also says that it working on a new standard zoom lens for video shooting with fully electronic control - with power zoom. No focal length or image of this lens today, though.

That's a wrap from the Stockholm X-Summit

We have just got of the updated Fujifilm GF lens roadmap - which now includes all five lenses announced at the X-Summit today. Note the Power Zoom is scheduled for 2025, and the GF500mm f/5.6 for 2024.

The Apple Wonderlust event – the launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro – is very much in view, as the world's biggest company readies its latest flagship product.

The Wonderlust launch event, Tuesday, September 12 at 10 am (Pacific Time) / 1 pm (EDT) / 6 pm (UK) / 3 am Wed (AUS), preceded by the last-minute rumors was they were still flooding in. 

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You can read them all here, and the official Apple YouTube feed will be in the box below to confirm them when the time comes – so that we can all follow along with the big announcements from Apple HQ in Cupertino, California.

We've been tracking all the rumors on our iPhone 15 – everything we know so far page, but the highlights are:

• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected, as last time – rumours of an 'Ultra' have all but vanished.

• All new iPhones to get USB-C charging sockets – the death of Lightning

• iPhone 15 is expected to get 48-megapixel camera (as seen on iPhone 14 Pro), but possibly a newer sensor.

• iPhone 15 to get the "dynamic island" (as on iPhone 14 Pro) instead of the notch.

• iPhone 15 Pro to get a titanium frame

• iPhone 15 Pro Max (but not smaller pro) to get a variable periscope-style zoom lens

• iPhone 15 colors tipped to be Black, White, Light Yellow, Light Blue, Orange, Coral Pink

• iPhone 15 Pro colors tipped as White, Space Black, Grey, Blue

• iPhone 15 & 15 Pro series will have slightly more rounded edges (not all the. way iPhone 11).

• Rumored delays of up to 4 weeks on the iPhone 15 Pro Max may now be solved

• iPhone 15 price expected to remain the same as the iPhone 14, iPhone 15 Pro expected to cost more than its predecessor.

Perhaps these phones will come out FAST?

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple Stores the world over will be making their updates on the night after the Apple event. That suggests they'll be on sale almost immediately, rather than the 10-14 day wait experienced in the past.

That said, in another tweet on Friday 8th he challenged a MacRumors report that Apple Retail Staff had been drilled to recommend USB-C charging accessories (which, of course, they inevitably will be). Gurman said that the training materials for this hadn't gone out.

MacRumors also says that all four phones will be launched at once, with possible delays for the Pro models all cleared up, and their suggested retail (or at least pre-order) day is September 15th – the Friday after the event.

Oh, and while we shouldn't expect it on Tuesday, it now seems – according to a post be Weibo – that there will be a new iPad Air, perhaps as soon as October (before the holiday season).

Tweet appears to confirm look of iPhone 15 Pro models

Is this the iPhone 15 Pro? X (formerly Twitter) user posted images which were seen on Weibo, and reposted by @Zovac_X. They were apparently taken by a worker at FoxConn, who manufactures products for Apple.

The tweeter poses a good question. Real or fake...? It has to be said the pic seems to confirm the rumors – the softer edges, the titanium look. The 'blue' seems a bit more like the old purple though?

Our friends at T3 have been pondering which of the rumored iPhone 15s will represent the better value and, this morning, with price rises of $100 and $200 respectively now being touted by Mark Gurman for the smaller and larger Pro models.

Those price rises make some sense – inflation has meant the iPhone has slid in price in real terms by more than $200, so some might say fair enough but not everyone!

Another interesting tidbit to emerge over the weekend is something of a twitterstorm (X-storm?) about the retention of 60Hz refresh on the 'standard' iPhone 15, which might be getting a better camera. The question must be will any of these angry tweeters be opting for anything less than the top model? Whatever the case, it seems they strongly feel Apple should let everyone experience the ProMotion feature in some tech altruism. 

Yet another interesting leak doing the rounds today – that there will be four sub-events for media members attending the Apple launch in person. This would normally mean:

1) iPhone 15 series
2) iPhone 15 Pro series
3) Apple Watch 9 – new processor expected here
4) AirPods

It's not unreasonable, given a whole separate briefing, that there might be something more than just new boxes with USB-C sockets for the AirPods. In a related (and not especially photographic, we admit) note, there have long been rumored of colorful AirPod Max big headphones. And we've seen others making similar speculations.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is going to be lighter – but not as much lighter as some expected – according to Forbes and MacRumors. Oh, it's going to be fatter too!

Specifically the standard iPhone 15 will weight 172g, one 1 gram up on last year, and be 7.8mm thick, but the iPhone 15 Pro will be 188g, shaving 18g from its predecessor and the Pro Max 221g rather than the 240g. That's noticeable, but not as much as Mark Gurman had suggested.

The thickness of the pro models, though, could add almost half a millimeter to the 7.85mm of the iPhone 14 Pro – that's a noticable amount. We're wondering, though, whether it'll be offset by less protrusion of the lenses.

Now you might think that creating special animations just to encourage people to click on them – and to talk about the magic of clicking on them – is on the verge of spamming. We couldn't possibly comment but we can confirm that, once again, Twitter X has done a deal with Apple for just such an event-specific emoji when you 'Like' news of the event.

If you weren't convinced something was about to happen, how's this? The official Apple Store site is now offline with the traditional "Be Right Back" message in advance of today's iPhone 15 launch.

Not to criticise the "journalists" at the British tabloid The Daily Mail, but they seem to have spectacularly misunderstood Apple's launch cycle, reporting that "Apple Store website CRASHES ahead of the iPhone 15 launch event."

Of course the idiocy this headline suggests isn't actually the case – it's more likely shameless clickbait. If the Mail is running deliberately misleading stories about Apple the company can consider itself elevated to the status of royalty!

What is Grade 5 titanium?

The iPhone 15 Pro will (probably) be made of grade 5 titanium. This grade is also known on production floors as Ti-6Al-4V, or just '4-6,' (which, oddly, doesn't have a 5 in it!) 

This is the most common kind of titanium alloy, widely used because it has very high strength and low ductility – that means it can be stretched or hammered thin without breaking. Grade 5 titanium, an alloy, has a higher tensile strength than pure titanium and is more scratch-resistant than Grade 2.

According to metals company Ulbrich, Grade 5 is a popular choice, and has 90% titanium, 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. The latter is often used in alloys for toughness and shock resistance.

OK, very excited now as the video is live – doing some singing and animation. Don't forget to click the play button above on the live video window. Get comfortable folks – the phone might not be the first thing Apple want to talk about!

Not a total surprise, but the emotional kick off to the video is centering on the SOS satellite rescue and Apple Watch health alerts of previous generations and the people who have celebrated birthdays they might otherwise not have. Shift to uplifting tone. Wonder what's next...

Ah, now we can see Apple Park in what is actually a pre-record. Tim Cook is excited about the ways we use iPhone everyday, but is going to start with Mac updates.

He even quoted our friends at Tom's Guide about how lovely the MacBook Air 15 was.

Plus he's talking about what developers are doing with the Apple Vision Pro. Although no actual specifics. Or an actual launch date, beyond 'early next year'.

Apple Watch first. If this were live and not a carefully curated video, the phone-obsessed majority of the audience might audibly groan at this point. OK, it seems this is going to be an Apple Silicon discussion, with the predicted S9 chip.

18-hour battery life with a more powerful neural engine. Not actually that exciting, is it, even though Siri is now processing on-device.

it does mean you'll be able to ask Siri your health data because it's secure and on-device, though only 'later this year'.

Watch OS10 will also get Namedrop to share contact data, and the ability to ping your iPhone using precision finding (which appears to confirm a prediction about the iPhone location services too). Find My is clearly getting a lot of work.

New display can go to a lower as well as higher brightness – just one nit – so it can't embarrass you at the cinema!

The watch is also getting a single hand finger gesture - you double-tap your finger against your thumb and it can feel it (something learned from the Vision Pro research?)

Tim is back and he is talking about Apple's environmental goals. Oh, and a video. Interestingly there is a mention of increased water shipping rather than air freight – will the iPhone come slowly?

A lot of promises on Apple Watch Series 9 which Apple say is a Carbon Neutral - and certified as so. There is a logo to that effect. Seems at the same exciting, it's also a bit of a tricky thing to say just before you announce a Phone which may well not do so well!

On the same front, leather is out for watch bands and, probably, phone cases. We've seen hints about this elsewhere – a big opportunity for phone case makers serving less vegetarian customers?

Apple Watch Ultra – Ultra 2 – is getting the new S9 chip, a new brighter display – 3,000 nits – and the ability to connect Bluetooth cycling accessories. Lot of swooping drone shots near the coast. Battery life will stay the same, but the environment is getting a nod with 100% recycled materials and (if you choose the right loop) it'll also get Apple's new Carbon Neutral logo.

OK, "Now let's talk about iPhone..." :)

iPhone 15 is here, so the 1,600 nits OLED with 2,000 nits peak is confirmed, as is the dynamic island. New tough glass, water and dust resistance.

Interestingly Apple are talking about holding value (they know it's pricey!)

The new Camera for the dual-camera iPhone 15 is confirmed as 48-megapixels – (though they'll all be reduced to 24-megapixels in processing), 26mm focal length f/1.6. 

The new 48-megapixel sensor allows for a 12-megapixel 2-times zoom mode, a 2x button will appear in the camera. In video mode the pinch-zoom is smooth.

Portrait mode using a depth map will happen automatically – no need to choose portrait mode. The depth map and focus control data will be saved with the image and you can choose later. Or switch focus subject after... hmmm... that rings a bell. Lytro anyone? Here, though, it'll be a software choosing not to apply blurring!

Find your friends in a crowd (assuming they're using an Apple device). Machine learning driven background noise filtering is also being discussed. Roadside assistance (in America with AAA, anyway) is being added to satellite.

USB-C – without a single mention of the European Union mandate – is being given a big promo now by team Apple!

Tim is back – it's time to talk Pro!

Looks nice. Titanium confirmed and we're hearing a lot about how strong it is. Colors confirmed too (the dark blue being the 'interesting' one).

Talking Apple's A17 Pro CPU is impressive – more about the neural engine which finally means better auto-correct and, apparently, better at removing images from backgrounds. ProRes codec is on the chip too and a USB controller is on chip for fast transfer. 10Gb per second.

Energy efficiency, mesh shading and a ray tracing accelerator meaning Apple is shamelessly thinking of games!

Here's a lovely shot of the color choices while the games are being shown!

Joswiak's camera summary says there are effectively 7 lenses in the pocket, though the phone still seems to have 3 cameras!

Ok - predictions about the Pro and Pro Max's periscope zoom seem to have been very accurate.

Apple are also suggesting immediate transfer of RAW images direct to Mac, to treat the phone as a live studio.

We're being told the main camera has a bigger sensor and a coating to prevent lens flare, though it's still 48 megapixels.

The tele will be 120 mm EFL (5x) 

Price-wise $1199 with 256GB – no 128GB option for the iPhone Pro Max (so price hike not so bad after all).

Pre-order starts on Friday, shipping on the 22nd September.

You can create 3D 'spatial video' with the two lenses and share them with anyone with an Apple Vision Pro. Er...

Finally, iCloud is going to get some larger storage options than 2TB! Can't say how long I've been waiting for that (oh yes I can).

Now, back to Tim... (or 'It's all over' in other words!)

Apple's WWDC – World Wide Developer Conference – is when the company opens its heavy curtains to reveal what it's been working on, and how it sees tech moving. In theory, it is to help developers prepare, but we're all looking – and Apple knows it!

A select few are invited to Apple Park, in Cupertino, California, but the main event is online. The highlight is always the Keynote, where we expect to see product announcements and new software for the developers to get their teeth into. Since the iPhone is arguably the world's most popular camera, and the company has the power to change industries, everyone should be interested in what happens at WWDC23.

You can watch the keynote live here at 1pm EDT / 6pm BST (today, June 5, 2023) and follow along with our live build-up and analysis of the products, especially from photographers' eyes. 

It's fair to say that the rumor mill – which started with some discussion of a 15-inch MacBook Air (which could be a very nice tool for photographers indeed) – has now reached a fever pitch. Some are expecting to see Apple's long-awaited mixed-reality headset. Who knows what that could mean for photography – some say it has 12 cameras in it, while others point out it was expected last year and never appeared!

We've also seen some price cuts on Apple's monitors, which suggests the Mac Studio (rumored to be getting a refresh of its own) might get a new partner on the desk. That could be very interesting for photographers.

What you definitely won't see is a new iPhone – they are always announced at a separate event. We also suspect that, despite the invites using the tag "Swiftly developing," a new film camera is unlikely!

Stay tuned to this page to find out.

Apple monitors come along fairly infrequently, but it's a little interesting that Amazon – in the US, at least – is discounting the Apple Studio Display by 16% – big for a discount on an Apple product. Back in April we did hear some talk of a new Apple display, thought to sit between the $1,599 / £1,499 27-inch Studio Display and the $4,999 / £4,599 32-inch Pro Display XDR. Perhaps it's coming, or does this mean the Studio Display is just getting a refresh?

• Apple Studio Display discount on Amazon (US only)

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has gone as far as to put a codename – J475 – to the next iteration of the Mac Studio. The current desktop is called J375, and is powered by M1 processors, but the M2 Max has been available in MacBook Pros since January. Could this be the final piece of evidence that we're going to see an M2 Max and perhaps even M2 Ultra-powered Mac Studio on Monday?

Apple fans have been waiting a long time to see the not-yet-revealed AR headset, so you'll have to forgive them this. Made me smile too, though in all fairness the Meta Quest 3, just announced, will ship this fall and the Quest 2 can be picked up for about a tenth of what some say Apple's offering will cost... soooo.... which door will people really choose (if they ever get the choice)?
Definitely click the See More on this Tweet box so this makes sense!!

Looking at AR / mixed reality / goggles a little more seriously, we do find ourselves starting to ask about their potential usefulness in the real world. Reaching out, grabbing, and manipulating part of a data set looks great in the movies, and might actually make a lot of sense in Photoshop. Or would your arms end up getting tired?

Click the See More to see clips of how the system might work.

OK, one more on the goggles then I'll leave it for a bit. None other than Morgan Stanley reports that Apple will begin production on the goggles this October, suggesting they'll have to tell WWDC (and developers) about it at WWDC23.

There is also a bit of a show of faith in the tech – an increase of $5 to $190 as a target prices for Apple stock. Oh, and they're calling it 'Reality Pro' and projecting that Apple will be shipping 3.4 million in financial year 2026 (but initial sales as early as December this year, at least for developers, in the low hundreds of thousands).

One more thing... they say invest in the competition too (Apple's interest in a tech is good for others in the space... like Meta Quest!)

Looking over the various WWDC23 bingo designs I'm disappointed to see that almost nobody is considering a new QuickTake digital camera. Apple has done it before... in 1994. (Cue swirling mists of time music if you click that link!)

I can't keep away from Twitter, from nostalgic pictures of developers in deck chairs watching WWDC on big screens, to the seemingly thousands of announcement summary graphics, Apple style, which enthusiasts have been working on. Some show aMacBook Air 15", a stubby Mac Pro (a bit less likely), there is a 'next-gen CarPlay occasionally, much speak of updated OS and – of course – an all-new xrOS / Reality Pro.

Less frequent but perhaps more sensible we see ARKit 7 and RealityKit 2 – updates to Apple's existing augmented reality systems are bound to be in there.

USB-C Airpods? Nah, probably with the new iPhones later in the year.

OK, doing my morning (yes, it's morning where I am) Twitter trawl as WWDC hoves into view and it seems most folk are happy to just wait/sleep until the big event kicks off now! Some might not be able to sleep though...

Fans of industrial action might enjoy some fireworks at Apple Park today. The Writers Guild of America will be holding an "Apple Day of Action" targeting the Apple TV+ streaming platform. If nothing else, this might expose – as if you didn't know – the fact we'll all be watching a pre-recorded keynote, as Apple has done since 2020. Yes, that means an editor somewhere knows something you don't... but not long now...

Journaling on your iPhone? Some tell us there will be an Apple 'Journal' app announced with the iOS update at WWDC – with very tightly integrated location services. An exclusive social media tool, a diary, or a mental health feature? No one seems completely sure but be prepared for some lovers and some privacy freak-outs!

Just a bit over an hour to go. What would you sell, if anything, to buy an Apple headset? Remember it'll apparently cost about the same as a Sony A7 IV and a decent lens or two (and might not be available outside the US at launch).

Something we've not talked about yet – will Apple find a way to mention HomeKit today? We all know that it could be better, even without AR! 50 mins to go...

Drone users, and especially FPV fans might already be asking "Will Apple's goggles work for me?" It's possible they will out of the box – several people have mentioned the idea of all existing iPad apps working. So, as you use a phone as a monitor with the radio control, could it connect to the goggles? Will there be a USB-C port... or Lightning...

People are taking their seats at Apple Park now. Skies are sunny, excitement is in the air. Not a lot of chatter about potential improvements to the camera app on the iPhone!

OK... get your drink of choice to hand and take your seats, it's nearly go time! You've got 5 mins.

Ooo... quick thought for videomakers – iPad Final Cut Pro a week or so ago, and the headset running iPad apps means could mean you can edit video simply by waving your hands around. Hope no one stood next to me on the train does that though...

Oooo.... it's started. Sort of.

By which I mean the animated Apple has started doing something different and there is music now... the stage is set...

Tim Cook and Craig are on the stage, promising incredible announcements. The video hasn't started yet.

Correction!!!!! It has!!!
There's a developer... he's imaging, with bubbles...

Lovely intro. Now Tim is promising a "Very special day of announcements" by the Apple rainbow (and telling developers they're lovely).

Biggest announcements ever promised. Exciting new products. But we're gonna start with the Mac...

John Ternus starts talking about Apple silicon, and the Macbook Air 13"... I wonder what's coming...

...Yep! a 15-inch MacBook Air. Doen't look like there's a SD Card port though.

MacBook Air 11.5mm thin / 3.3 pounds, two USB-C on the left, headphone on the right. There's a notch. 1080P camera, 3-mic array, 6 speakers (inc woofers), and M2 chip – 12x faster than Intel. 18 hours battery (not 24 folks, sorry).

15-inch is still fanless, 500-nit brightness, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU
Starts at $1,299 or $1,999 for education – available next week.

OK, well that's one prediction ticked off, now we're on the pro products – and there is a real sense of rush here in the Mac section. Must be something coming. We're on the Mac Studio, which is getting M2 Max – a 25% boost they tell us.
Also as predicted, M2 Ultra arrives with 24 cores, 76 GPU cores and 32 core neural engine. Up to 192GB unified memory supported (bet that'll cost you)!

See our full Apple Mac Studio M2 (2023) review

22 Streams of 8K Pro Res... OK, I that'd really help me out reviewing the DJI Inspire 3!!

Ah... seems like a Mac Pro is coming too... or something with PCI...

...Indeed, but no new box. A Mac Pro with M2 Ultra, which they tell us beats the Intel equivalent 3x, but adds the PCI expansion ports.
Intel does it with Afterburner. M2 Ultra will do that off the bat. But there are 8 thunderbolt ports too and 6 open gen-4 PCI ports.
Tower and rack mount versions of the cheese grater are on offer.

Mac Studio still starts at $1999, Mac Pro $6,999.

OK, that's it for Mac. Tim is back, strolling in the park. What's next? Some praise for developers... and then software platforms...

Craig stands with his legs very wide apart as he announces iOS before shifting a little for comfort. The 'Phone' app is getting an update. Looks like you can choose your own 'poster' – what the person sees at the other end – and appears on your contact card.

Phone is also getting 'Live Voicemail' – it'll transcribe, on screen, what is being said to your voicemail. Hope no one is watching the screen!

Messages is getting a refresh too... search will be less bad. Some other refinements. And 'check in' to automatically let people know you're home safely. It can even share your battery level so people will know not to bother you(?) / if your excuse about battery was true!

Photos can be turned into stickers for messaging, and Live photos into animates stickers, which you can now add to messages. Could be fun, and it's added system-wide. And it'll be there for 3rd party apps.

"NameDrop" as a way to pass content or contact data between devices like AirDrop. Better idea than name!

Oh, please, please let this one be true: auto correct to be – I'm gonna say "less bad." Apparently. It won't fight you repeatedly.

Ah, so Journals is going to be connected to the 'Memories' thinggys that Photos shows you. It will offer you 'suggestions' from your photos as well as your music – and developers can get in on the act too. You can assemble them into a Journal entry, and follow prompts like "What was the highlight of your visit?"

Sounds a bit junior school...?

Standby. A horizontal mode with a kind of alarm clock view which will go well with my Anker 3-in-1 magnetic charging point.

It's going to be a lot easier for your TV to set off all your devices. You won't need to say "Hey" before you say "Siri."
OK, on to the iPad...

Craig again. It's almost like this is edited (oh, it is). iPad OS17 will have interactive widgets. And you'll be able to personalize the lock screen like iPhone. 

Was he just a bit sarcastic about the iPad – as he shows 'multiple timers' he added "We truly live in an age of wonders." Don't break the aura, Apple.

Ooo... looks like the iPad will be able to use an external camera like the one on an Apple monitor. Nice add. OK, that's it for iPad. Now Mac OS...

Mac OS Sonoma will be the next edition. It's where wine is from. Californian wine. The first thing on the list is 'stunning new screensavers' which look a lot like a few more of the gorgeous drone videos seen on Apple TV.

Desktop widgets... that sounds a bit, well, historic. Though they can be run straight from the iPhone – example being turning on your car's AC from your iMac.

Jeremy Sandmel is now talking to me about gaming. On Macs. Sounding a bit pleading already as he asks developers to bring games to the Mac, which will have Game Mode that can optimise the game's control of the system. Stray and No Man's Sky - big Playstation Games - on the list.
And a Game Porting Toolkit. Wow, Apple really want developers to run games on Mac.

Ah and as hinted at Hideo Kojima is bringing Death Standing to the Mac (so the presentation is now subtitled). Looks nice. Me, I like to compartmentalise – I have a PS5 for games – but I could be persuaded to part with it.

Video conferencing is next – apparently the AI will let you make yourself a bubble in front of your presentation. Also gesture-based fireworks animations can be triggered behind you with two thumbs up. Hmm.....

Coming up on the hour and we're now on Safari – the lovely if less-than-popular web browser. Privacy is the big play here. And, finally, profiles for the work and play sides of your life.

Web Apps could be handy though – basically a link to the website that can have an app icon in the dock. Handy in an era of web based apps.

Audio & Home next. Might not be much for photographers here as they talk AirPods...

OK, so home cameras are going to be a bit easier to find – we're told – from a revised tvOS. But the big change is that FaceTime – using your phone as a camera – will work on Apple TV. Yep, family calls on the big screen.

Looks like it might also be a way of trying to get people to watch TV together remotely. Of course they'll all need subscriptions to Apple TV+
On to WatchOS...

Again with the widgets. Slightly different designs, bit more room for developers to play with on the bigger watches. Yet more watch faces. And Snoopy. That's fun. But show me a new product. It's been 8 years since Apple entered a new product category (and that was the watch...)

OK, I take that back – cadence sensors can now be connected to my watch. Time to sell my Garmin!

Hikers / nature photographers might find the 'remembers the last place you had cell coverage' feature being added to Watch's Compass app. Not to mention the contour map. That's pretty cool and could help a lot of outdoor photographers.

Chat windows that I'm following are not being quite so enthusiastic though. People really want to see a new product.... but we're on to health...

...perhaps they're really not going to do it. Perhaps everyone was wrong. Or perhaps mental health is the last thing before.

Oooo.... now Vision Health. Now why might Apple be thinking about that? Glasses do, after all, make it difficult to wear goggles.

It'll tell you to old your iPad further away too, if it thinks you should. That's going to be annoying. Anyway....

Right, that's it for software. We're back with Craig and he looks and sounds like he's done... but he's gonna have to hand back to Tim. 

Big stage now... is this it?

ONE MORE THING!!!!!!!!!

New AR Platform - this is it! OK, it's got some cameras - looks like snowboarding goggles mixed with an iPhone.

Those renders weren't so far off. Wow!

Vision Pro

"See, hear and interact with digital content just like it's there"

Your surroundings become an infinite canvas.

Well, no need for that big TV now – if you live alone anyway. Spatial audio and a massive screen is one of the examples.

Tim very clear that this "Marks the beginning of a journey" which suggests that this is gonna be pricey and hard to get hold of.

The home view is new - round app icons, a bit like WatchOS meets iOS.
Things 'cast shadows' on furniture. You can place apps nearer or further.
OK, this looks properly amazing.

I'm wondering how much some used Google GLASS are worth right now...

So the 'digital crown' lets you block some or all of the view in front of the screen, so AR or VR or somewhere in between is an option.

No hand controllers – browse by looking, or with hands. Tap and flick.

Ah - your eyes are displayed using 'EyeSight' – it's just a screen on the front that shows your eyes, but helps people nearby see whether you're looking at them - or you're in Cylon mode.

Which suggests you can't actually see the room through them, AR style. You must be seeing everything in video. What is the latency, right? Possibly very weird?

Virtual keyboard or dictation options for typing. Or the real keyboard with bluetooth. You can also bring your Mac into play by looking at it, then expand your own 4K display in the air (was that the monitor we hard heard about?))

I saw a trailing cable in that Apple Vision Pro shot – presumably you wear a battery at belt / pocket level like a lot of FPV goggles (you know what I mean, drone fans).

If this is Apple Vision Pro, how much less with Apple Vision Studio, Apple Vision Mini, and Apple iVision cost? And how long before they come out?

Vision Pro is Apple's first 3D camera we're told!

It's easy to capture a spacial video of a fun moment, we're told, and they can be experienced afterward, though obviously you have to wear the thing to take the photos. The screen on the front will flash the Cylon eye.

Cinema environment lets you turn any room into a cinema. OK, not that surprising a feature. Is starting to make me wonder about the resolution. And which streaming services will provide an app.
Oh, and 3D movies (Avatar clip shown) will be supported.

You can play your favourite Apple arcade games. Oh, sorry, Apple Arcade. So there are 100 but most of them probably don't benefit from a big magical floaty screen!

Bob Iger of Disney joins Tim on stage... seems they're getting in on the act...

Disney have some ideas for glasses, apparently. Which means Star Wars games. View basketball from the drone camera. Have Mickey Mouse run around your house. Have DisneyWorld on the kitchen table. Hmmm... I'm actually getting less excited about the goggles already...

Only actual announcement - Disney Plus will be there on Day 1. Well, that must have kept the developers up nights.

OK, back to actually finding out about the Vision Pro:
Lightweight materials. Front is 3D laminated glass as a lens for eyesight and polished for all the cameras that perform eyesight.
Custom Aluminium frame around face.
Computer inside the front, cooled 'by performance thermal design'
Thousands of human heads studied.
Spatial audio pods
3D-knitted headband attaches with secure lock, and it can be changed (for size and, possibly, style).
Zeis lens attachments with magnets
External high performance battery connected by woven cable (did I hear 2 hours?)

Pixel time – micro OLED – 64 pixels in same space as iPhone pixels. 23 million pixels across both panels. Custom 3 element lens. Video can be true 4K at massive scale and sharp fine text, we're told.

Sound has a new integrated dual-driver system. Matches to room using audio ray-tracing from sensors.

2 cameras per eye track eyes. A lot of cameras on the outside too! Two below each eye, one on the side, and others. Total of 12 as we've heard.

M2 processor gets a friend, called R1 to process the input and 'virtually' eliminate lag. 12 milliseconds, apparently – less than a blink. To be fair that is very good, if true.

visionOS (not xrRS) it is. And it sounds like we'll hear 'Spatial Computing' a lot.

The 'digital persona' sounds a bit like a Canon idea we reported on recently, but clearly it'll be all about a more 3D version of telepresence – so popular with big bosses for international conference calls. It is 3D variant of FaceTime.

We're onto the developers tools, and 'Reality Composer Pro' – seems like a tool to help developers have a go even if they can't afford the Vision Pro!!
We're also going to get Unity games natively on Vision Pro, apparently.
And a new App Store.

Optic ID security – it looks at your Iris – takes the place of Face ID.

Ahh... feels like we're getting to the price.
And it's $3,499 – even more!
And only in the US early next year. Other countries later.

Well, that's it. Wow. That was exciting. And expensive. Very, very expensive. But I still want one. Apple can still do it. (Except the Disney bit – that was a wasted few moments).

Now Tim is doing a real wrap up...

Watching the ad for Vision Pro at the end. Already wondering how they'll show these things at Apple Stores!

OK, I'm off for a rest – will check back in with other WWDC events later.

The morning after... OK, well it's been fun listening to or watching non-tech reporters  (and even a few tech reporters) trying to get their heads around the Vision Pro and why it matters).

Lot of discussion from Apple Park about how they're not as light as you might imagine, and so perhaps that 2 hours is enough. 

Oh, and it's USB-C charging.

And, finally, despite showing Avatar 2 as a 3D movie, it's worth noting that the film is 3h12 – so the experience won't be immersive unless you sit within reach of a power point (you can connect directly to a Mac, apparently).

Fujifilm's first X-Summit of 2023 takes place today, on Wednesday, 24 May. This time the event is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, for the first time ever, with the live conference starting at 4pm local time - which will be 5am ET / 10am BST).

X-Summits have become a regular events in which Fujifilm announces the latest lenses and cameras in its GFX and X ranges - and where we get briefings on the company's development roadmap. Last year, we had no fewer than three X-Summits which in turn were headlined by the announcements of the Fujifilm X-H2S, X-H2, and the X-T5.

As usual, the whole presentation will be shown live on Fujifilm's YouTube channel – so you can also watch it via the link below! We'll be bringing you our expert commentary as we discover the latest news and technologies at the conference, and in the build-up to this event.

Key announcements…

With the live event now over, the key announcements at the Bangkok X-Summit are:

• Launch of the Fujifilm X-S20 camera, with 6.2K video and a high-capacity battery that promises 1000 shots in everday conditions. See our X-S20 news story, and our early X-S20 review

• The XF8mm f/3.5 promised on the X-mount lens map gets its full launch, and becomes the widest prime for the Fujfilm X-series. See full details in our news story

• The X-App - an new smartphone app for Fujifilm users which is free to download from tomorrow. Only compatible with cameras with Bluetooth, which allows the new geotagging feature.

• New firmware for the Fujiflm X-H2 and X-T5 which promises improved autofocus with moving subjects

Watch a video of the full event on the link above

So what are we expecting from the Bangkok X-Summit? As ever, the rumors are already giving us some odds-on favorites for what will be announced.

The rumor sites have their money on the launch of a successor to the popular Fujifilm X-S10 - which reportedly and logically will be called the X-S20. One leak says that this will have a new VLOG mode - which would make sense as one of the defining features of the X-S10 is its swing-out, rotating LCD screen. The X-S10 was launched in November 2020, so is well overdue an update.

Of course, there are other cameras that we have all been hoping that Fujifilm will update. I have lost count of the number of times that people have asked about an an update for the X-Pro3 - which logic tells us would be called the X-Pro4. The last model in this family was released way back in 2019, when no one had even heard of Covid. It would be great if we could get some update on this rangefinder range at this X-Summit.

Also due an update is the GFX range... this family of medium format of mirrorless cameras last got a new models in 2021, with the GFX 100S and then the GFX 50S II.  We'd love to see an update of the flagship GFX 100, or a return of a camera like the discontinued rangefinder-styled GFX 50R.

The X-Summits are also the time that Fujfilm releases new lenses, or tells us about new optical designs it has in development.

The rumor sites have the XF 8mm f/3.5 as the favorite lens to be announced in Bangkok. This is not very controversial, as this lens was added to the company's X-mount roadmap (see below) last year - and slated for release in 2023.

This would be the widest prime available for the X-mount camera family with an effective focal lenght of 12mm - offering what we assume will be a lighter-weight alternative to the existing Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR zoom.

There are also three outstanding lenses on the GF lens roadmap for Fujifilm's medium-format cameras. Slated for 2023 is the GF55mm f/1.7 - and two tilt-shift lenses Fujifilm GF30mm f/5.6 T/S and GF 100mm f/5.6 T/S Macro which were shown in prototype form at last year's New York X-Summit. We'd love to see these get a full launch with detailed specifications and pricing.

The X-Summit has already become something of a fixture in the camera calendar - but this Fujifilm event only started back in 2019, so in the history of photography is still relatively new. This May 2023 will be the tenth X-Summit.

Here is a list of all the X-Summits there have been to date:

1: Dubai - February 2019
2: Shibuya - September 2019
3: London - February 2020
4: Omiya - October 2020
5: Global (virtual) - January 2021
6: Global (virtual) - September 2021
7: Omiya - May 2022
8: New York - September 2022
9. Tokyo - November 2022
10. Bangkok - May 2023

The X-Summit is not the only Fujifilm event going on in Bangkok this week. On Saturday May 27, the company is also hosting Fujikina. This public event is for X-photographers offering photowalks, talks, galleries and a chance to see the latest Fujifilm kit. For full details and to register for the limited-ticket events check out the Fujikina Bangkok web page. Activities run from 9am to 6pm and take place at some of the Thai capitals most iconic landmarks - such as the Giant Swing, and Wat Pho. The last Fujikina was held in New York, last September.

It is hot in Bangkok today – and despite being overcast it is 36°C (97°F). Thunderstorms are expected in the next couple of hours - just before the first Fujifilm X-Summit of 2023 takes place. We are standing by to bring you the news and our commentary on the announcements as they begin in just under three hours time - 5am ET / 10am BST.

While most people have seen the rumors, and are therefore expecting the Fujifilm X-S20 to be launched today - others have other things on their wishlist. I've been looking through the comments on Fujifilm's X-Summit YouTube page - and here are some of my favorite suggestions:

• Bring back small APSC cameras like X70, says Antonio

• Looking forward for a X-T40 with IBIS! comments Daniele Duranti

• X-E5 please!!! I cant get the hold on a X-E4 anymore :(  - pleads José Cardoso

• X100 X with IBIS, 40mp sensor and wireless flash control built in, can be used with the remote tripod....simply heaven! - is the wish of Sandy Clarke

• And near countless calls for an X-Pro4

Just 15 minutes or so to go before the 10th X-Summit gets under way...
Has anyone wondered what the building is on the YouTube holding screen for this event? Its the old Bangkok Railway Station in the Pathum Wan district of the capital. It was built in 1916, and was used as a rail terminus right up until 2021. It has now to become a railroad museum - and has already been used as a venue for steam locomotive meets.

And we are off!

Bangkok has special meaning for Fujifilm we are told as this is the number one travel destination in the world - and travel is the most popular photo subject.

And that tees up nicely the first new product - the X-S20.

A high-capacity battery is the first features - and it offers a 26MP X-Trans 4 sensor. 

The use of the X Processor 5 we are told means it is lower power device. Ans this uses the large NP-W25 used in top models in the X-range. CIPA says 750 shots per charge - but Fujifilm hopes in real travel situations will give you 1000 shots

So there is an new app to - the X-App. Android and iOS versions will be available for download tomorrow. One new feature is a GPS logger function

Missed the specs when they flashed on screen? Here you go…

After the distraction of the benefits of fill-flash, we are getting the video specs of the X-S20 - which can shoot at 6.2K, and record in V-Log and VLog2. A new option on the mode dial is called VLOG - offering access to basic video functions.

The X-S20 can use the FAN-001 accessory fan to cool the camera down when video shooting - particularly useful in the Bangkok heat! The fan was introduced with the X-H2S, and can also be used on the X-H2.

New firmware for the X-H2 and X-T5 - as promised earlier in the year. Offering improved autofocus - with an improved motion prediction algorithm. More types of subjects can be recognised too - new ones include insects and drones.

Drones? Not ever thought of photographing those before… But insects are definitely notoriously difficult to get sharp images of.

So the first lens of the X-Summit... its the XF8mm f/3.5. Widest prime for X-mount to date

112° angle of view - and gives effective focal length of a 12mm, after the crop factor is taken into account.

Weighs just 215g - so much lighter option than the existing 8-16mm zoom.

Uses a 62mm filter - so can use an affordable polarizer, say, which we have to admit is a must-have accessory when travelling.

Plenty of great architecture in Bangkok to try out this new 8mm superwide lens!

We are now at the Bangkok Photohotel and Photocafe - that looks and cool...

And they have managed to shoot over 1000 shots in the day on one charge of the X-S20. Pretty impressive stuff, as mirrorless cameras have a reputation for being much more power hungry than DSLRs.

X-App makes it easy to review the shots, and to choose which ones to upload. With lots of complaints amongst users of the current Fujifilm app - we can't wait to try this out (but will have to wait until tomorrow, and you will have to update the camera's firmware too).

X-App gives an activity log - showing the total number of shots you have taken with each of your Fujifilm cameras. Nearly all current cameras - but they need to have the Bluetooth function. If your camera doesn't have Bluetooth, you will need to keep using the existing Camera Remote).

Compatible models are: GFX100, GFX100S,  GFX50S II , X-H2S, X-H2, X-Pro3 , X-T5,  X-T4,  X-T3,  X-T30 II, X-T30 , X-S20, X-S10,  X-E4, and X100V.

Prices are here:

X-S20 body is $1,299 and available in June
The basic 15-45mm kit will sell for $1,399, and the 18-55mm kit will be $1,699.

The XF8mm f3.5 R WR will also be available from June and retails for $799.

So no final "One last thing" this time :(
But we are left with the tantalizing promise of the next X-Summit…

So that's a wrap - but we are reminded that if you are in Bangkok, to pop along to the Fujikina event that is happening around the city. See  Fujikina Bangkok web page for details.

Here are some of the official photos of the new Fujfilm X-S20…

And here are some close-up images of the new Fujiflm XF8mm F3.5 R WR

Our Reviews Editor Gareth Bevan has been in Malta for the last couple of days shooting with the new camera - and this is his early hands-on version of his Fujifilm X-S20 review

We have just added our Fujifilm X-S10 vs X-S20 comparison - if you want to find out the real differences between these models

Xiaomi is one of China's largest phone manufacturers but has still not made the global impact of brands such as Samsung or OnePlus. Although is all that about to change? 

Xiaomi is preparing to launch a world's first for the camera phone market, a 1-inch sensor with a variable aperture, with its latest phone the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Compact cameras better be wary!

Tune in as we share any updates leading up to the official launch event on April 18 at 7 AM (US) / 12 PM (UK) / 9 PM (AUS) where we will also follow along LIVE!

You can also watch along with us on the official Xiaomi live stream on YouTube below:

Xiaomi has rained on its own parade a little today by revealing some of the juiciest information before its live event. We already know what to expect from its main camera, with Xiaomi confirming in a post below that the camera will have a 1-inch sensor with a variable aperture.

This aperture will be able to switch between f/1.9 for a more blurred background and low light capabilities, and f/4.0 for more in-focus shooting.

We also know which camera sensors Xiaomi has chosen for the 13 Ultra. The main camera sensor uses Sony’s IMX989 1-inch sensor, which will offer 50MP images. The remaining three sensors for telephoto, super-telephoto and ultra-wide will use the new Sony IMX858, although this can't quite keep up with the larger main camera, measuring in at 1/2.51".

It looks like the two telephoto cameras might have a 3x and 5x lens. This keeps up with our current all-around phone camera champ, the Google Pixel 7 Pro, but would fall behind the class-leading 10x optical zoom on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. But maybe Xiaomi has some software tricks up its sleeve?

More on those lenses. Xiaomi has co-developed the lenses with Leica, one of the most renowned and prestigious lens makers in the professional camera world. The lenses even have Leica's signature Summicron branding, so we might be in for something special with these cameras.

From the early images Xiaomi has shared, it looks like the camera bump is going to be quite substantial! With rumors placing it at around 16mm, it will be interesting to see how this phone feels in the hand. 

Although we are not strangers now to big camera bumps or bars, but with most of us using a case on our phones to create a flatter back, does this matter anymore?

There has been a very interesting accessory teased by Xiaomi over on its Weibo page. What looks like a camera grip might balance out the top-heavy-looking design, as well as potentially adding some extra controls to really rival compact cameras.

Some more information on the hand grip for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra makes me even more excited to see it in full later. As pointed out by Soyacincau, if you look closely at the ring of the camera on a bright screen you can see "67mm Filter Adapter" and "Ultra photography Kits" printed around the edge, this suggests that there might be lens adapters coming for the camera. 

Will these just be regular camera filters like neutral density and polarised filters, or does Xiaomi have something much more special planned? I am certainly hoping for the latter options, and can't wait to find out more.

Might we see something announced around the incredible-looking Xiaomi 12S Ultra concept device it showed off on its YouTube channel a few months ago? You can check out the concept video below.

So far the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has been shown off in three colors, black, white, and green. There is a rumored fourth red color, although this one has been kept under wraps so far.

The countdown begins! less than 30 minutes until the YouTube stream begins in full, revealing the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to the world. As a reminder you can follow along here as I live blog the event for all the key updates and my first-take on the exciting-sounding new cameras.

Nestled among Xiaomi's advertising videos while we wait for the stream to begin, there are a couple of really interesting videos for camera enthusiasts on Leica, its history, and how it is contributing to Xiaomi's camera efforts.

And we are LIVE! Hope everyone is excited for this!

Xiaomi is starting with a bit of company history and information. It is amazing that Xiaomi is only 13 years old with all that they have achieved in that short time!

Xiaomi is giving huge credit to Leica for how fast they have been able to move in smartphone photography. We are already talking about imaging about how previous photos have used Leica technology for imaging.

Not clear exactly what it means, but Xiaomi has just stated they are hoping to move from computational photography to optical photography. Which is the opposite direction from the rest of the smartphone industry.

Xiaomi has also taken a lot of visual cues from Leica cameras. Xiaomi claims they have designed the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to replicate the feel of classic leather and metal SLR cameras. 

The camera has a faux leather exterior, metal sides, and corners. The 13 Ultra comes with IP86 waterproofing and will be available in olive green, black and white.

The Leica designed Sumicron lens will be the 8P lens used in previous Xiaomi flagships, but with improvements to nanometer widths and coatings for the 8 individual lenses that make up the lens. The lenses have also been improved for hot and cold shooting situations without damaging the coatings.

There are some carefully curated examples shot on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra looks incredible, although we will need to get our own real-world shots to truly compare.

Xiaomi is showing of some photos taken with the 13 Ultra by photographers, and they look very impressive. Xiaomi is really keen to focus on the optical direction they have taken alongside Leica's lenses, and how it makes photos appear more natural.

Xiaomi is talking about its choice of sensors and how they offer the usual improvements such as lower noise, sharper imaging, and better autofocus. Xiaomi claims that these particular sensors are so similar that they work in perfect harmony and will ensure images from all sensors look the same. 

The cameras can offer a mix of optical and digital zoom with enhanced processing up to 10x zoom. The optical zoom is in white and the digital zoom is in the green color.

Talking now about computational photography. Xiaomi has used computational photography combined with the new variable aperture lenses and 1-inch sensor to improve night mode which should offer better noise and more accurate representations of night scenes.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra comes with a specialist Leica street photography app for those aspiring street photographers who want a little extra assistance while out shooting on the streets. The app can set the shooting parameters automatically for optimized street images.

Moving onto the camera case that was teased previously. The case works as a grip, with a proper shutter that can be pressed half in to focus and fully in to shoot. The case also has a zoom lever that can control the camera zoom.

Not just that, the case comes with a 67mm filter thread so filters like neutral density filters and polarisers can be used on the 13 Ultra.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be able to shoot in 14-bit RAW files for photographers who want to get in-depth with editing their images.

For videographers and vloggers, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra can shoot 8K video.

The 13 Ultra comes with a 1440 x 3200 px resolution LTPO OLED panel which is jointly developed by Xiaomi and China Star. The panel has a maximum peak brightness of 2,600 nits and supports Pro HDR content.

Xiaomi is claiming that color accuracy and color shift is the better than ever, which is key for anyone doing key photo work on their phone. Xiaomi has said they are now directly competing with Apple and its famously color-accurate displays.

For power, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with a liquid cooling system. This should make the 13 Ultra a decent gaming phone as well as video and photo editing on the phone a breeze.

The phone is available with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, as well as USB-C 3.2 for faster transfer. The phone also has 50W wireless charging, which can charge the phone in 49 minutes to 100%.

At 1% battery, somehow the phone is able to make a 12-minute phone call or last for an additional 60 minutes in extreme battery saver mode.

Xiaomi is very keen to show this as the most professional camera phone that has been made to date. Especially with the additional camera case accessory and the variable aperture lens over that 1-inch sensor, neither of which are currently available on any other smartphone. 

And we are on to the price. This won't mean much as the phone is currently only announced for China, which often doesn't reflect the rest of the world. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will cost ¥5999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB hard drive option. There are a lot of choices though of specs, which you can see below.

That price roughly translates to $870 in the US (where this phone most likely will never be sold).

Looks like that might be all for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra news, as the conference moves onto TVs. Here is an overview of all the specs for the 13 Ultra from earlier in the presentation. 

That's a wrap from me on the live blog. Thanks for joining me and following along with the launch of the very exciting-looking Xiaomi 13 UItra. I honestly can't wait now to get my hands on that Leica-engineered camera for myself. 

Tune back into Digital Camera World tomorrow for our first hands-on look at the Xiaomi 13 Ultra from our phone reporter Basil who is on the ground in China.

We have some official images from Xiaomi that show off the new Xiaomi 13 Ultra in more detail. The first image shows the rear of the device in green, you can see the faux leather material on the back of the phone, and the large camera island.

Here is also a close up of that large camera island with all four of those Leica engineered camera lenses. 

Our in-depth hands-on Xiaomi 13 Ultra review is now live. Our principal phone review Basil Kronfli gives his thoughts on using this impressive camera phone - and even has had a chance to try out the accessory grip, that turns the cellphone into something much more like a compact camera. Read his findings here…

Is it Christmas come early, or late? Either way, CP+ 2023 – the biggest camera and imaging event of the year – is taking place in Japan tomorrow from February 23-26. 

After three successive years of being a virtual-only event, following its 11th hour cancellation in 2020 as the COVID pandemic broke out, CP+ 2023 will finally return to its home at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Yokohama, Japan. 

All the major players including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Sigma and many more will be in attendance to show off their latest products – as well as announce new ones. 

While traditionally the event was the platform for manufacturers to make their big announcements, a number of camera reveals from the likes of Canon and Panasonic have already taken place – but this is still set to be a significant event in terms for announcements and first looks. 

What is CP+ 2023?

Organized by CIPA, the Camera & Imaging Products Association – the body that certifies things like the number of shots you get from a single battery charge, or the number of stops of compensation on image stabilization – CP+ is the biggest camera and photo imaging show in the world. 

Historically it has been a launchpad for the major manufacturers to launch their big products for the year ahead. It is also an event where new technologies, innovative projects and concept cameras are showcased. 

According to the organizer, "the theme for this year's event is 'I found a new me.' By meeting new friends, having new experiences, and being exposed to cameras and photographs, you will begin to discover yourself and enjoy self-expression that you have not noticed before. We aim to create such opportunities."

What we expect at CP+ 2023

Sigma lenses

With the beans already having been spilled, it seems almost a certainty that Sigma will launch three well-leaked lenses in Yokohama (though there are rumblings they might be revealed in March).

First up we have a pair of prime lenses for full-frame cameras: the Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary and Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary, both for Sony E and Leica L mounts. 

Not to be left out, APS-C shooters will be receiving a fast 35mm equivalent, in the form of the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for Leica L mount, Sony E mount and Fujifilm X mount.

• Report: Leaked specs for new Sigma lenses: 17mm, 23mm and 50mm

Voigtländer lenses – including Canon RF and DSLR!

Cosina confirmed that it will be unveiling four new lenses, including its first ever lens for the Canon EOS R system. It is likely that all four optics will come under the Voigtländer brand. 

First we have the Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical for Canon RF mount, which is described as "with electrical contacts" – meaning it won't be a 'dumb' lens, and will be able to communicate aperture and EXIF information, but don't go expecting a third party RF autofocus lens. This is modeled after the existing Nikon Z and Leica M versions.

Then there will be two optics for Fujifilm's APS-C system X-mount system. We have the super-fast Nokton 35mm f/0.9 Aspherical and the compact Ultron 27mm f/2  pancake lens, both of which are brand-new designs.

Finally, DSLR shooters rejoice! Cosina will also debut the high-speed Nokton 55mm f/1.2 SLIIS for Nikon F mount, complete with electronic contacts and exposure meter interlocking claws (see full story).

Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X mount

Initially expected to be revealed at CP+ 2023, Tamron surprised us with a sneaky development announcement a couple of days early – but the full announcement could well take place in Japan.

Already available for Sony E, the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD is now coming to the X mount – where it will be Tamron's fourth lens for the Fujifilm APS-C mirrorless system.

• Full story: Tamron opens up 11-20mm f/2.8 wide zoom to Fujifilm X-photographers

Sigma Foveon sensor update

After promising its 60.9MP Foveon sensor camera for 2020, Sigma has faced nothing but roadblocks and obstacles – to the point that it scrapped the entire project, fired its sensor manufacturer, and started from scratch in 2021. 

Then, in 2022, Sigma promised that its new Foveon X3 sensor (if not a camera to go with it) would arrive "this year". Obviously, however, it did not.

Now 4 years after its announcement, could CP+ 2023 be the place we finally see the latest Foveon come to fruition? We expect an update on its progress (or lack thereof), if nothing else – though an X3-powered successor to the Sigma fp and Sigma fp L would be a nice surprise! 

Nikon Z8

This one is a bit of a long shot, as it is expected that the Nikon Z8 will be launched in March or April. But Nikon is known to drop development announcements ahead of full reveals of its new products – as was the case with the Nikon Z9, among other notables.

What do we expect of the Z9? Well, it's being pitched as a Sony A7R V-beater and is thought to be Nikon's long-gestating high-resolution model with a 61MP sensor. 

Full frame Sony ZV camera

This one is a bit of a long shot, as it's rumored that this camera won't be revealed until March… but it would make sense for Sony to make an announcement on the camera world's biggest stage. 

Sony is said to be prepping an announcement for a new member of its ZV line of vlogging-oriented cameras – but unlike previous models like the Sony ZV-E10, this one will possess a full frame sensor. How will it differ from the Sony A7C? Hopefully we won't have to wait long to find out!

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Ring has announced that its clever and competitive security monitoring technology will now be available to watch over your car. Taking the form of a small and discreet camera, this Ring Car Cam will record your view as you drive, with an additional camera facing toward the driver seat for an inside look at your car. 

Both a front and rear live view of your car will be accessible anytime, acting as a deterrent to ward off any thieves with a two-way communication system, motion detection, and night vision. It will give you the same peace of mind as you get with the best Ring cameras, allowing you to keep an eye on your vehicle no matter where you decide to park, with GPS included too.

The world's most influential trade show, CES 2023, has been making all of our tech dreams come true lately, announcing developments with ASUS laptops and 3D imaging, as well as "life-changing" Panasonic glasses for the visually impaired, and now Ring has stepped up to the plate with the latest announcement of the vehicle security Ring Car Cam. 

Available for pre-order now, the Ring Car Cam from Amazon will begin shipping to US customers as early as February, priced at approximately $249.99 (£205 / AU$360). However, you might want to get your Cam pre-ordered now – as the Ring Car Cam is currently available at a lower price of $199.99 (£165 / AU$289 approximately) for a limited time only during the pre-order stage.

Owning one of the best dash cams is a great way to protect yourself and your vehicle while on the road, documenting every shred of evidence should you need it for an insurance claim. But Ring has taken it a step further with the Ring Car Cam, able to alert you if someone is attempting to steal your car in a parking lot, climbing into your car boot at a gas station, and can even let you know where your car is parked should you forget, with a built-in GPS function. 

As can be seen from the promotional video above, Ring has been pulling out all of the stops to make this smart security device one of the best front and rear dash cams that offer top-of-the-range monitoring, all controlled by the Ring App.

Two cameras, one dual-facing, are equipped with Night Vision and able to detect plus record any suspicious movement, providing you with the clearest picture of any activity to help keep you alert of a potential break-in or collision while parked, with real-time alerts when motion is detected.

Check-in on your vehicle at any time with Live View and Two-Way Talk via the compatible smart Ring App when your Car Cam is connected to your home wifi, or using LTE as provided through a Ring Protect Go subscription. The Ring Car Cam also offers a unique feature called Traffic Stop, which will record several minutes of action if the user says, “Alexa, record,” even if the car is stationary or parked. This feature would be extremely helpful in instances if you are pulled over or congested. 

The dual-facing camera has the option to record both when your car is in motion, and when it’s turned off - should any movement be detected. The Car Cam plugs into and is powered by your vehicle’s battery - via the OBD-II port - and can be securely attached to your car windshield and dashboard, with the cable neatly tucked away. 

For those a little worried about the Ring Car Cam and Alexa's always-recording and always-listening design, the company has included a privacy shutter that can be switched over for the inside-facing camera, which easily disables the interior video and all audio when it is covered over, to retain privacy and control. Just don't forget to re-open the shutter when you lock or park your car. 

Ring Protect Go is a service that can extend your Ring vehicle protection, with an LTE cellular connection for the RIng Car Cam enabling you to access live view and other features when your car is away from your home Wi-Fi connection, such as when you're grocery shopping and wish to view your vehicle in the parking lot, or if you've left your vehicle behind at an airport. Users can subscribe to Ring Protect Go for $6 per month or $60 per year.

Ring's Chief Technology Officer, Josh Roth, has shared that "I’m always humbled by the stories of how Ring has made a real-world impact, like when Ring Alarm stopped a burglary from happening in Ontario, California, or when footage from one of our cameras helped lead to the arrest of an attempted kidnapper in Ohio, and of course, the number of times our devices helped families find missing loved ones who accidentally wandered off."

What do you think of this newly-announced smart dash cam from Ring? Let us know!

You may also want to take a look at Blink vs Ring: which Amazon security camera system is best? as well as our guide to the best camera for car photography, and not forgetting the best doorbell cameras on the market.

CES 2023, the world's biggest technology event, is in full flow this week – and it's already a big one for cameras and imaging. 

As is tradition (aside from the pandemic-induced blip in 2021), CES 2023 hails from Las Vegas, Nevada, and runs from January 05-08. Over 3,100 exhibitors will be at the show, including the biggest technology giants in the world such as Google and Microsoft. 

Most relevant for us, however, are the giants of the imaging world that will be in attendance: Sony, Canon, Nikon and Panasonic. Although CES 2023 is a general technology event, not a photography or videography specific one, it has been a great launchpad for cameras in the past, so we could see some exciting announcements.

You can find out full information on the show at the CES website. For now, here's what we're excited about and what we expect to see…

When is CES 2023?

CES 2023 is taking place right now! Hailing from its traditional home of Las Vegas, Nevada, it runs from Thursday January 05 to Sunday January 08. 

While the event has returned, post pandemic, to its usual home at the Las Vegas Convention Center, it will also host a digital component for those wishing to attend online. All the details are on the CES website.

What's been announced during CES 2023?

Panasonic S5II & S5IIx

With the apparent imminent announcement of the Panasonic S5II and Panasonic S5IIx, it's almost certain that these new full-frame mirrorless cameras will make their public debut in Las Vegas.

The big selling point of these successors to the popular Panasonic S5 is that they will be the manufacturer's first ever cameras featuring phase detect autofocus – replacing the much-maligned DFD (Depth from Defocus) contrast detect system that has long been the Achilles heel of Panasonic cameras. 

Both bodies will feature a 24.2MP sensor capable of up to 6K 30p video, with the selling point of the S5IIx being support for Apple ProRes and IP streaming.

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S

The announcement of the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S adds one of the most crucial tools in the pro photographer's arsenal to the Z mount. Sure to be one of the best lenses for portraits, this fast mid-telephoto prime lens promises superior rendering performance, as well as great subject separation and beautiful bokeh. 

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Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 pancake lens

The Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 is the first true pancake lens for the Z system (aside from the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm zoom lens, which is quite a niche kit lens for Nikon's APS-C mirrorless bodies). With its wide angle (which translates to 39mm on an APS-C camera) it should serve as a great knockabout lens for all-purpose street photography, landscapes and everyday shooting.

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Panasonic x Biel Smart Glasses

These 'life-changing' smart glasses aid mobility for visually impaired individuals, pairing Panasonic's 5.2K HDR-capable VR goggles with Biel Glasses' AI technology for users with low vision capabilities. The aim is to help reduce mobility issues caused by impaired vision, specifically peripheral vision loss (to most of us known as tunnel vision) affecting suffers of conditions including glaucoma and retinitis pigmentosa.

The new smart glasses enable users to receive feedback about obstacles and other hazards using the latest in AI and robotics technologies, empowering visually impaired users to move around safely, independently, and with more confidence.

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Emeet StreamCam One

Meeting camera specialist Emeet is launching its first ever streaming camera, suitable for platforms including Facebook Live, Twitch, YouTube Live, Twitter and Linkedin. Up to three cameras can be daisy chained to deliver different angles simultaneously. 

These all-in-one, one-click streaming cameras feature an integrated wireless microphone, 1/2.8" Sony image sensor and 1080p 30fps HDR video. 

eVscope eQuinox 2

French smart telescope maker Unistellar has revealed the second-gen eVscope eQuinox smart telescope at CES 2023.

This is the follow-up to 2021’s impressive eVscope eQuinox. Selling for US$2,499 / £2,199, it’s the company’s most affordable model yet in a line-up that also includes the Unistellar eVscope 2.

What could we still see at CES 2023?

Canon EOS R8

Could we see the Canon EOS R8 teased, trailered or even announced at CES? While the camera is rumored to arrive in February, and debut at the CP+ show in Japan, there is an outside chance that we'll see it at CES, as Canon has some exciting things lined up for the show.

There aren't many details about the R8 just yet, but based on its name we can safely assume that it will sit between the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 – which means it will likely feature an APS-C sensor. It is rumored to feature the same 24MP sensor as the R10, along with a new type of "flippy screen". 

Sony 20-70mm f/4.0 G Master lens

The rumored Sony 20-70mm f/4.0 G – the world's first standard zoom lens with 20mm at the wide end – could potentially be launched at CES. The latest rumors suggest that January 17 may be the launch date, but an announcement in Las Vegas is far from out of the question. 

Details on the lens are scant, other than it could possess a price tag twice the amount of the Zeiss 24-70mm f/4.0 – though for some photographers it could conceivably replace both the 16-35mm and 24-70mm trinity lens. 

We've spent the first two days at The Photography Show trawling the stands, seeking high and low for the biggest, best, newest and most exciting products. 

As there is every year, there is an astonishing array of kit from cameras and lenses to filters and film to printers and darkroom gear. Choosing the Best in Show winners has never been harder! 

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However, our expert team of reporters and reviewers from Digital Camera World and our print publications Digital Camera magazine, Digital Photographer, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine and N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine have all deliberated and decided – these are the Best in Show award winners for The Photography Show 2022…

Hasselblad X2D

The new Hasselblad X2D was one of a number of cameras to make its first public appearance at The Photography Show 2022. The X2D takes the concept of its beautifully-designed X1D mirrorless medium-format family, and puts in a 100-megapixel sensor – so that it can now can more equally challenge the Fujifilm GFX 100S.  But doubling the resolution is not the only improvement – you also get in-body image stabilization, a higher resolution viewfinder, hybrid phase detect autofocus, a tilting touchscreen, CFexpress card support and a really handing internal 1TB SSD for storage. Oh, and there are three new lenses to go with it.

Stand: C550

Fujifilm X-H2

The Fujifilm X-H2S was one of the best new cameras launched this year... and now it has a twin in the shape of the X-H2. The Fujifilm X-H2 is undoubtedly the most appealing to most people - thanks to its lower price, its higher 40 megapixel sensor, and its 8K filming capability. Only announced a few days before, The Photography Show gave this mirrorless camera its first UK public outing. 

Stand: J500

Alfie Tych+

Film cameras are becoming so popular nowadays that there is now a shortage of film! The Alfie Tych and Alfie Tych+ cameras may well be the solution to this – as they use the half-frame format, so a 36-exposure 35mm film will give you 72 exposures! The Kickstarter campaign to help ensure these retro cameras become a reality was launched in the Show's Analogue Showcase.

Stand: POD 4

Canon EOS R7

Canon's most recent mirrorless cameras have developed for being hard to find in the shops. But at this year's Show, there were stocks of the EOS R3, EOS R5, and even the more recent EOS R10. But the Canon EOS R7, launched earlier this year, is not in stock anywhere we looked at the Show – although you could get your hands on this APS-C super-talented mirrorless camera on the Canon stand. With 32.5MP resolution and 30fps continuous shooting we hear it will be a favorite of wildlife photographers, and for those looking for a back-up camera for their full-frame body.

Stands: N500, N400

Elinchrom FIVE

The Elinchrom FIVE is not due to be launched until next month, but visitors got an exclusive sneak peak at this follow-up to the Elinchrom ONE at The Photography Show. At 3kg this battery-powered studio flash is light enough to be used on a pole or boom, but has a massively-increased 512 W/s output. A built-in handle makes it easy to carry and maneuver – which is ideal, as the FIVE's battery can last for 82 watt-hours, delivering 450 full power flashes, and can charge via USB-C in an hour and a half!

Stand: F406

Canon SELPHY CP1500

Due to go on sale at the end of September, the CP-1500 follows in a long line of Canon dye-sub portable printers. Unlike some mini printers, the ribbon cartridge system used by this produces lush-looking prints – and up to a decent 4x6in size. The model is lighter than its five-year-old predecessor, and now adds USB-C connectivity, and a larger LCD screen.

Stands: N500, N400

Samyang V-AF lenses

South Korean lens manufacturers have always produced lenses with a difference – and at great prices. And now they are bringing out a new range that is designed to democratize cine lenses, bringing video-centric lenses to the growing bands of content creators. The key selling point of the five-prime-lens line-up is that they offer autofocus… but there is more. You also get a pair of built-in tally lamps – and there is a front-mounted attachment system that promises yet-undisclosed accessories. Samyang V-AF 75mm T1.9 will be the first to make it to market – and was the one on show at the exhibition.

Stand: H404

Orangemonkie Foldio360 Smart Dome

This is a great integrated solution for shooting pictures of jewelry, figurines, and other small subjects that you might want to sell online. This latest Orangemonkie light tent features a motorized turntable for 360° video clips of the product, and gives you great even lighting and perfect white backdrops for stills or moving pictures. It is designed for the smartphone user – but can be used with other cameras too.

Stand: J600

DJI Action 3

While it is a little sad to lose the old modular design, the DJI Action 3 is easier to manage and more capable. The only sacrifice is the larger size and weight, but even then it still has the GoPro beat. For most adventurers, the Osmo Action 3 is the perfect balance of quality and price. Stabilized 4K video looks great and the camera can take a lot – not just rough and tumble but temperature extremes, too. 

Stand: C550

Insta360 X3

We thought the Insta360 X2 was great, but the Insta360 X3 is even better. It’s super-easy to use, the results are terrific and it can now be used as an action cam – or even a dash cam. The ultimate immersive video camera, it very literally captures everything around you, enabling you to create 3D VR content easily – or use its software-based reframing tools to edit your scenes as regular ‘flat’ video, where you can track subjects, create panning shots and basically point the camera where you like after you’ve shot your video.

Stand: C550

Solarcan Puck

Solarcan has brought the art of the solargraph to a much wider audience – enabling people to take exposures that plot the path of the sun over days, months or even years. The new Solarcan Puck is a simple tin-like device that can be used again and again, with circular sheets of photo-sensitive paper. It is now available for pre-order, following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Stand: C550

Platyball Elite

Platypod has taken the classic tripod head design and literally turned it upside-down! The inverted design with panning turntable at the top is perfect for level pans. No need to level tripod legs. The Elite has the world's first electronic leveling system, with an unobstructed view and night display, and horizontal accuracy even when the camera is tilted vertically. Its LED indicators are visible when high up on a tripod, too – so it's visible in tight spaces when you can’t see the back of the camera

Stand: C550

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We caught up with The Flash Centre on stand F406 at The Photography Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, to get hands-on with some of their new products newly launched at the show.

The Flash Centre, which also distributes brands such as Tether Tools, Phottix, Frio, Benq, Spekular, and Hahnemule amongst others, showed us new products launched for the first time yesterday at TPS from Elinchrom, Stella Pro and Calibrite at this year's The Photography Show.

Elinchrom FIVE: battery-powered flash head

This is our expert guide to the best photography lighting kits, and you're bound to find some Elinchrom kit in there.

Elinchrom has revealed the new battery-powered Elinchrom FIVE at The Photography Show. Head over to The Flash Centre’s stand F406 to get a first look at the high-powered 522 W/s monolight flash head. It runs off battery that can last for 82 watt-hours, or alternatively can be plugged into the mains if used indoors. It's claimed to fully charge via USB-C in an hour and a half and last for 450 full power flashes from a single charge, though we are yet to fully test it out.

It’s said to be color accurate within +50 or -50 Kelvins for super accurate colors and weighs 3Kg in total when the battery is attached. It features the Elinchrom mount to attach modifiers and accessories and is capable of TTL and HSS with a transmitter attached. A bi-color 27W LED modeling lamp is also built-in allowing users to get an idea of where the light is falling when shooting both stills and video making it an even more versatile light.

The Elinchrom Five is available to see exclusively at The Photography Show in the UK with a worldwide launch commencing next month, when it will retail for £1,619.

New Stella Pro Reflex and CLx10 lights

Stella Pro revealed two new lights at The Photography Show, the Reflex and the more powerful CLx10. The Reflex is a small handheld light capable of delivering up to 6,000 lumens in Continuous Mode and 12,000 lumens in Burst Mode with the battery handle. It's capable of instantly switching between digital and burst lighting and has an ultra-portable and rugged design weighing less than 2lbs so is ideal for weddings, action, sports and portraiture photography, and videography. It has a show discount of £87, so you can pick one up for £925 on stand F406.

The CLx10 is a bigger light with a built-in battery that can last up to 245 minutes and has an IP65 weatherproof rating making it great for rugged terrain and adventures in all weathers. The built-in RF receiver allows wireless control of any number of CLx10 lights from the wireless remote and has a high Output COB 'Chip on Board' LED. It has a special TPS price of £1,075, a saving of £237 so head over to stand F406 to check it out.

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Calibrite Color Checker Passport Duo

Calibrite showed us a new product the Color Checker Passport Duo which combines the best parts of the Classic Nano and Classic Mini Color Checkers for photo and video and will be a great all-in-one accessory for hybrid professionals that need the versatility and color accuracy for both still images and video footage, and works seamlessly with the Calibrite calibration apps like CC Profiler, CC Studio and the soon to be launched Calibrite Profiler software (more below). The Color Checker Passport Duo retails for £202.

New Calibrite Profiler app

Also on show was a demo of the new Calibrate Profiler software, an upgraded piece of software that combines the previous CC Profiler and CC Studio apps for a more streamlined workflow. It will run on the same Xrite engine and be a free upgrade for users of the Color Checker screen calibrators, though there will be a paid upgrade path for users of other Xrite screen calibration devices such as the Colormunki. More details on the Calibrite Profiler to be announced next month.

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The Photography Show & The Video Show kicks off this weekend, taking place on Saturday 17, Sunday 18 and Tuesday 20 September at the NEC in Birmingham, England. 

Ahead of the event, The Photography Show team has released the first of three preview videos looking at some of the highlights you can see over the three days, presented by event stalwart and technology reporter David McClelland. 

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In addition to interviews with representatives from Nikon and OM System, who each run down the products, talks and events being showcased by the brands in Birmingham, the video also looks at some of the exciting speakers and demonstrations taking place. 

These encompass all aspects and areas of photography and videography, from weddings to wet plate processes, art prints to analog pictures, and Lightroom to large format photography.

In the first Speaker Showcase, McClelland welcomes some of the most eagerly anticipated speakers to share some insights into their presentations, along with some tips for their related fields. 

We hear from photographer, content creator and storyteller, Pascal Mühlhausen, speaking for Cewe; analog wedding shooter, educator and cyanotype specialist, Rachel Brewster-Wright from Little Vintage Photography; "design ninja" Tony Harmer whose skills span photography, video, animation and design; analog photographer Simon Riddell, an expert in large format and collodion wet plate photography; and wedding and commercial photographer and videographer, Nick Church. 

The Photography Show & The Video Show will still welcome over 250 of the biggest and best brands in the industry, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and OM System, with over 350 talks and demonstrations taking place from the likes of Cristina Mittermeier, Roberto Valenzuela, Colin Prior and Jack Harries.

The event will also showcase the latest cameras, lenses, bags, printers, filters, film, software and all manner of photo and video equipment – including the likes of the Hasselblad X2D and Fujifilm X-H2, making their public debut after being announced just last week. 

As a mark of respect, The Photography Show & The Video Show will close on Monday 19 for HRH The Queen's funeral.

Opening hours for the show are as follows: 

10:00 - 17:00 – Saturday, 17 September
10:00 - 17:00 – Sunday, 18 September
10:00 - 17:00 – Tuesday, 20 September

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The Photography Show & The Video Show – the European imaging super event that tees off at the NEC in Birmingham, England this weekend – has announced that it will pivot to three days this year, as a mark of respect for Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. 

As such, the event will take place as scheduled on Saturday 17, Sunday 18 and Tuesday 20 September, closing on Monday 19 for Her Majesty's funeral.

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However, the impact on the show itself will be minimal, as key events from Monday's program – namely The Pro Masterclass (business session), Super Stage sessions (Kaylee Greer and Roberto Valenzuela) and the photo walk led by Dan Rubin – have been moved to Tuesday. 

The Photography Show & The Video Show will still welcome over 250 of the biggest and best brands in the industry, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and OM System, with over 350 talks and demonstrations taking place from the likes of Cristina Mittermeier, Roberto Valenzuela, Colin Prior and Jack Harries.

The event will also showcase the latest cameras, lenses, bags, printers, filters, film, software and all manner of photo and video equipment – including the likes of the Hasselblad X2D and Fujifilm X-H2, making their public debut after being announced just last week. 

"We keep saying it but we really have got something on for everyone, whether their passion is photography, filmmaking or content creation," said Ruth Folkard, event director at organizer Future Publishing Ltd. 

"It’s going to be a packed three days and we’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone to the NEC. We’d like to thank our exhibitors, speakers and visitors for their continued support."

For full details on the affected talks and sessions, along with procedures for transferring tickets and information for those unable to attend, visit the event's official FAQ page. 

Opening hours for the show are as follows: 

10:00 - 17:00 – Saturday, 17 September
10:00 - 17:00 – Sunday, 18 September
10:00 - 17:00 – Tuesday, 20 September

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The time has finally come... like Christmas day for the astronomy community, NASA will today share with the world one of the anticipated first-ever images produced by the newly launched James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)! 

US President Joe Biden has released one of Webb’s first images in a live stream preview event directly from the White House in Washington. 

This is just the very beginning of what we can expect on Tuesday 12 July at 07:30 PT / 10:30 ET / 15:30 BST as all images from the JWST will be unveiled by NASA live for the world to see.

We're about to observe the universe as we've never experienced it before, a new worldview into the cosmos. Join us as we watch live the unveiling of a whole new perspective of space, a golden age in our universal understanding, and witness the first-light image release, captured by the most powerful telescope and space observatory ever to be launched into space.  

First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed

President Joe Biden has already released one of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first images, and we're astounded at what we're seeing!

The first image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. According to NASA "thousands of galaxies – including the faintest objects ever observed in the infrared – have appeared in Webb’s view for the first time. This slice of the vast universe covers a patch of sky approximately the size of a grain of sand held at arm’s length by someone on the ground."

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NASA scientists have already seen the images that will be released today and tomorrow - and as we reported last week, almost moving them to tears, we are told.

NASA’s deputy administrator, Pam Melroy, said "What I have seen moved me, as a scientist, as an engineer, and as a human being.” 

On Friday last week, NASA revealed a list of the initial images that have been photographed with the new space telescope. These will include:

Carina Nebula: The Carina Nebula is one of the largest and brightest nebulae in the sky, located approximately 7,600 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina. Nebulae are stellar nurseries where stars form. The Carina Nebula is home to many massive stars, several times larger than the Sun.

WASP-96 b (spectrum): WASP-96 b is a giant planet outside our solar system, composed mainly of gas. The planet, located nearly 1,150 light-years from Earth, orbits its star every 3.4 days. It has about half the mass of Jupiter, and its discovery was announced in 2014.

Southern Ring Nebula: The Southern Ring, or “Eight-Burst” nebula, is a planetary nebula – an expanding cloud of gas, surrounding a dying star. It is nearly half a light-year in diameter and is located approximately 2,000 light years away from Earth.

Stephan’s Quintet: About 290 million light-years away, Stephan’s Quintet is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is notable for being the first compact galaxy group ever discovered in 1877. Four of the five galaxies within the quintet are locked in a cosmic dance of repeated close encounters. 

SMACS 0723: Massive foreground galaxy clusters magnify and distort the light of objects behind them, permitting a deep field view into both the extremely distant and intrinsically faint galaxy populations.

NASA's tweet announcing the times of the full reveal of the JWST images…

This is NASA's official timeline for the announcements for today and tomorrow (times are are Eastern Time):

Monday, July 11

5 p.m. – President Joe Biden will release one of Webb’s first images in a preview event at the White House in Washington. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will provide remarks. A live stream of the event will be available on NASA TV. The image will be available simultaneously on NASA’s website.

Tuesday, July 12 (Image Release Day)

9:45 a.m. – Live, opening remarks by agency and Webb leadership will air on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency’s website ahead of the first images release.

10:30 a.m. – Live coverage of the image release broadcast will air on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. The public also can watch live on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, and Daily Motion.

12:30 p.m. – Following the live broadcast, NASA and its partners will hold a joint media briefing at NASA Goddard. The briefing will livestream on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. Participants include:

This is the YouTube channel where you can watch Joe Biden show the first JWST image later today

Nearly time for the sneak peak…

So we are still waiting for POTUS to show us the first image - we are now told it will be at 5.30pm ET (10.30pm BST) - half an hour later than expected... 

Still waiting... NASA TV has been saying the White House briefing will begin momentarily for around 10 minutes so far. But with the promise of seeing millions of years into the past of the universe, we expect it is worth the wait

We are live now with the Vice President

Joe Biden is now on screen, after the intro from Kamala Harris

This is the image we have been waiting for... an image that is 13 billion years in the making.

This deep field, taken by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), is a composite made from images at different wavelengths, totaling 12.5 hours – achieving depths at infrared wavelengths beyond the Hubble Space Telescope’s deepest fields, which took weeks.

The image shows the galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago. The combined mass of this galaxy cluster acts as a gravitational lens, magnifying much more distant galaxies behind it. Webb’s NIRCam has brought those distant galaxies into sharp focus – they have tiny, faint structures that have never been seen before, including star clusters and diffuse features. Researchers will soon begin to learn more about the galaxies’ masses, ages, histories, and compositions, as Webb seeks the earliest galaxies in the universe.

It's finally image release day! NASA will very soon be giving us a live image release broadcast with the very first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which you can watch on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency’s website.

If that wasn't enough outlets, you can also watch the event live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Remember, this telescope is special, as it's sharp near-infrared view can bring out even the faintest structures in galaxies far, far away, and offer the most detailed view of the early universe to date – EVER.

So far, we've only seen one image so far  (shown below), as that is the only picture that NASA has teased us with to build the excitement. It was shared with the whole world yesterday in a live broadcast with US President Joe Biden.

NASA has shared plenty of information about this first image from the James Webb Space Telescope, which is neatly titled Webb’s First Deep Field.

It's an image of a galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago, and it's not one image but rather a composite made from images at different wavelengths, totaling 12.5 hours – achieving depths at infrared wavelengths beyond the Hubble Space Telescope’s deepest fields, which took not days, but weeks!

NASA adds, "the image covers a patch of sky approximately the size of a grain of sand held at arm’s length by someone on the ground – and reveals thousands of galaxies in a tiny sliver of vast universe."

What time do we expect the next images to be released?

According to the official NASA schedule, we expect the first full set of images from the James Webb Space Telescope – "the largest, most powerful and complex space science telescope ever built" – to be released today, July 12, 2022.

The following timings are EST, so if you're not in that time zone you'll have to adjust.

9:45 a.m. – We can expect opening comments from the Webb leadership to air on NASA TV and the NASA app, ahead of the first images release.

10:30 a.m. – Live coverage of the image release broadcast will air on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency’s website and on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

12:30 p.m. – Following the live broadcast, NASA and its partners are set to hold a joint media briefing at NASA Goddard. This briefing will livestream and include interviews with key project scientists who have worked on the telescope.

Where can I see the first images as they are released?

The telescope’s first full-color images will be released one by one and added to this NASA page as they are released so it's worth bookmarking it if you want to keep up to date with things as they happen. Of course, we'll also be gathering a gallery of the most stunning images and exploring what phenomenon they depict.

And we have an official countdown video to the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope! Watch the live broadcast on YouTube below. We'll get the popcorn and put the kettle on...

Over the next 45 minutes or so, NASA Michelle Jones, Chief of Communication at NASA will be presenting a live stream broadcast ahead of the James Webb Space Telescope release – a historic moment.

We're watching it now to find out more about how the Telescope came about as an international collaboration led by NASA, partnered with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency.

39 minutes to go! Are you excited?

Do you think the JWSP is a giant waste of money or the most fantastic feat of human engineering, knowledge and inspiration ever created?

2 minutes, folks! We've got some lift music to listen to for now, while we await the live coverage of the release broadcast.

"You've got a front row seat to the cosmos". Wait, why didn't we invest in a better monitor?!

The livestream has now started, which sees Nobel prize winner John Mather telling us more about the project, which started as early as 1995! John apparently got a call from NASA headquarters who asked whether he'd be interested in working on the telescope/mission after his Nobel prize win.

"We have the technology to do it now," says John. "But we had to invent things along the way."

This is the largest, most powerful observatory every put into space, and it's the work of over two decades of work by hundreds of scientists and organizations. It's going to answer some of the biggest questions about our universe ever.

86,850 people around the world are currently watching the live NASA launch on YouTube, and that's just that one stream – we've seen other live videos with 800k! There are bound to be millions of people – scientists, school children, space enthusiasts, astronomers and astrophotographers – tuning in, and it feels amazing to be witnessing what feels like a major part of our human history live.

We're currently looking more deeply at the first James Webb Space Telescope image, and a scientist is explaining what elements can be seen in the image. 

"This is the further away galaxy that we have details about. The amazing thing about Webb is the speed at which we can churn out discoveries."

From distant galaxies, we're now going to look at a planet – but not one in a galaxy. Cue our SECOND BIG REVEAL.

We've headed to Canada now, but, oh! There's a bit of a glitch with the livestream, and the signal in Canada!

Now, we want to go out and shoot the night sky!

I don't know about you, but all of this chat about space, the solar system and more is really inspiring us when it comes to taking photographs of the night sky. For that we'll need the best cameras for astrophotography and the best telescopes for astrophotography. 

The second James Webb Space Telescope: SMACS 0723

This is the second image released from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, and it shows the atmospheric composition of a distant exoplanet, named Wasp 96-b. It shows a signature of water, evidence for clouds and haze in the atmosphere surrounding a hot, puffy gas giant planet orbiting a distant Sun-like star.

Although the Hubble Space Telescope has already analyzed many exoplanet atmospheres in the last twenty years, Webb’s quick and and more detailed observation takes us much closer in the quest to look for planets that might be habitable beyond Earth.

There are three more image reveals to go, but we're going to look at the journey that made the JWST possible, including how the images were processed – not using Lightroom, we're guessing!

"We're translating light that we can't see into light that we can see." The images are colored, using filters that enhance the detail and the structures in the image. The shortest wavelengths of light get assigned blue colors. "There is a lot of aesthetics involved in these images."

The third image from the James Webb Space Telescope 

It's image number three from the telescope! We're looking at a planetary nebula, caused by a dying star that has dispelled a large fraction of its mass in successive waves. It's called the Southern Ring Nebula.

NASA explains: "Two cameras aboard Webb captured the latest image of this planetary nebula, cataloged as NGC 3132, and known informally as the Southern Ring Nebula. It is approximately 2,500 light-years away."

Don't forget that you can view Webb's first images on the NASA website. You will need to refresh/reload this page for the images to appear as they are released.

Download the full-resolution, uncompressed version and supporting visuals from the Space Telescope Science Institute

Image 4 from The James Webb Space Telescope

The fourth image is here, folks. It's called Stephan's Quintet, and we are looking at five galaxies – containing millions and billions of stars! It's an image of a cosmic dance, and there's a lot going on in the near-infrared image. But it IS BEAUTIFUL.

NASA adds on the official unveiling: "Stephan’s Quintet, a visual grouping of five galaxies, is best known for being prominently featured in the holiday classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Today, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals Stephan’s Quintet in a new light. 

"This enormous mosaic is Webb’s largest image to date, covering about one-fifth of the Moon’s diameter. It contains over 150 million pixels and is constructed from almost 1,000 separate image files. The information from Webb provides new insights into how galactic interactions may have driven galaxy evolution in the early universe."

What we're hearing about Webb is several things: "Webb is about all of us," "Webb is for all of us" and "This is just the beginning". What's important to bear in mind is that these images are some of the very first to be processed, so as technology improves we'll be delving into the universe further than ever before.

Image 5 from The James Webb Space Telescope

This image of the Carin Nebula is the last to be revealed by NASA on the livestream. 

"This landscape of “mountains” and “valleys” speckled with glittering stars is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region called NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula. Captured in infrared light by NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope, this image reveals for the first time previously invisible areas of star birth.

Called the Cosmic Cliffs, Webb’s seemingly three-dimensional picture looks like craggy mountains on a moonlit evening. In reality, it is the edge of the giant, gaseous cavity within NGC 3324, and the tallest “peaks” in this image are about 7 light-years high. The cavernous area has been carved from the nebula by the intense ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds from extremely massive, hot, young stars located in the center of the bubble, above the area shown in this image."

We're wrapping up this livestream soon, but let's think about the point of the James Webb Space Telescope for a moment. It was designed to look at our origins, and it represents the best of NASA, and the ability of science for inspiration.

Several eminent scientists are ending this reveal in a beautiful and profound way.

"We don't ever want to stop exploring the heavens, or to stop taking a step forward for humanity."

"We humans really are connected to the universe. We're made from the same stuff."

Compared to the Hubble Telescope, we're seeing how much more details the James Webb Space Telescope can really "capture". And we can't wait to see even more images revealed over the coming weeks, months and years!

July 12, 2022 marks huge day for science and the imaging of the galaxy!

Get lost in the full-resolution images on NASA's collection of Webb First Images.

DJI, the global force behind video equipment such as some of the best camera drones and cinematography equipment on the market today has now announced its latest editions to the DJI Ronin family, The DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro. Along with DJI Transmission, a wireless video transmitter capable of sending a video feed with audio at ultra-low latency to up 20,000 feet away on the ground.

To find out more about the new announcements from DJI, you can read our stories on the DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro and the DJI Transmission, or why not check out our review on the DJI RS 3 Pro.

The livestream event is now over, but you can re-live the journey below:

Apple's annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers' Conference) will be kicking off today (06 June) at 10am PDT/ 1pm EDT / 6pm BST (or 1am ACT tomorrow 08 June in Australia). While we're not expecting to see many hardware announcements, it does look like we'll be getting an official look at a wide variety of software updates, including iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS 13, iPadOS 16 and tvOS 16. 

Apple has already had one big launch event this year. In March, in just the single press conference the Californian tech giant launched Mac Studio, Studio Display, the latest iPhone SE, and a new iPad Air.

• Read more: Best Macbooks in 2022

While we're mostly expecting software announcements today, there's still an outside chance that we'll see some Apple kit. And the news of the new operating systems will undoubtedly give us some heavy hints about the capabilities of the next generation of hardware - such as the forthcoming iPhone 14 family. 

You will be able to follow along, with the 33rd Apple WWDC event on Apple's website, or using the YouTube link above.

So what are we hoping to see later on at WWDC22? One of the segments of the presentation that we will paying close attention to will be the one on iOS 16 - the next generation of operating software for next iPhone generation. We suspect that here we will find out how much truth there is in the iPhone 14 rumor that iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will have an always on LCD display. 

We may even get a sneak peak on what this might look like. An always-on display has been a feature on certain Android phones for years - but we suspect Apple will create some neat widgets that remain visible on the lock screen, with a dash of Cupertino customization.

If it is hardware you are really interested in seeing, then the hottest tip on the rumor mill is for a new generation of the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air 2022 will build on the M1 MacBook Air that was launched in November 2020 - and will almost certainly use the faster chipsets that Apple is now using in its latest Mac products.

Another bit of tech that we know Apple is working on is its own VR headset. We won't see the Apple iGoggles (or whatever they call them) today. But with virtual reality and the metaverse becoming more of an everyday reality - then developers will be keen to get hold of whatever tools that Apple will make available to them to help make the next generation of VR games and applications. The headset itself is said to scheduled for launch in 2023 - but we love this render dreamt up by visual artist Ian Zelbo

The next iPad operating system is likely to offer changes that will make Apple's iPad function more like a desktop computer - which will help the iPad defend itself better as an alternative to the increasingly popular Windows 2-in-1 laptops. As part of its multitasking features, there is a rumor that apps will have resizable windows - just like you have with Mac OS on a MacBook.

Apple CEO is up and about and already excited about his presentation later... he has just Tweeted this…

This colorful bingo card, courtesy of Basic Apple Guy, is a fun way to remind yourselves of some of the rumored announcements for WWDC22 keynote. We'd forgotten that Apple Classical - Apple Music more orchestral brother - is very likely to be one of the new services to be announced later on.

Less than hour to go until the Apple WWDC keynote for 2022…

With the cost of living crisis starting to bite around the globe - will we hear about the much rumored Buy Now, Pay Later scheme for iPhones and Macbooks? This will let you get the latest tech without having to stump up the full cost up front? We suspect is Apple does roll out a leasing service, it will prove really popular amongst working photographers and content creators.

There are currently 114,902 for Apple's YouTube stream to start…

175,756 now waiting - and the countdown music has just started. Get set everyone…

And we're off!

Tim Cook says there are 34 million Apple developers... that's some number!

iOS 16 is the first up... and the All New Lock screen.

So you can alter fonts, and scale the background photo to suit. And add widgets on top, such as the weather. And you can have a stack of different ones to suit your mood, or the time of day

Notification will now roll in, so they don't fill up your screen if you get lots of messages or push notifications.

Focus will now be able to change your Lock Screen - so a different look and background picture for work and play.

Messages are getting three highly-requested features:
- Now you can edit a message after it is sent
- You can unsend a message
- And there is now a way to mark a message so you know you have to go back to it later

Facetime will allow you to access SharePlay from within FaceTime - but also from messages. So you can send an invitation to watch a movie together, say

Dictation will now keep the keyboard open - so you can combine voice and typewriter to create your missives.

Live Text comes to video - "great for copying code samples", we are told

We'll need to see that again - you can cutout something from a photo, and then add it to a message - just by pressing on the element in the photo. That's AI magic

Tap to Pay with iPhone will start this month. We wrote about this before - so get the skinny here

Apple Pay will also start offering a pay later option - and a new order tracking service

Ben Wood, Chief Analyst, at CCS Insight - has just shared some views on the latest announcements:

Apple Pay

““Apple Pay Later” looks a lot like popular “buy now, pay later” service @Klarna. US Apple Pay users will be able to spread payments over 8 weeks. Apple’s challenge will be to ensure it does not generative negative optics if users get into extra debt by using the service.”

Lock Screen

“Many of Apple’s Lock Screen updates close the gap with capabilities already available on Android but they will be widely welcomed by iPhone owners overloaded with notifications and wanting more info at a glance.

“The Lock Screen tools Apple had unveiled for developers will lead to a flurry of app-related widgets appearing in the next twelve months.”

iMessage

“Apple is determined to ensure iMessage remains competitive with WhatsApp and other messaging apps. The addition of “edit” and “undo send” underline this and will be welcome additions.”

648,512 of us watching this on YouTube now

A better way to share photos?
Yes, using iCloud Shared Library - that allows up to five people to share and collaborate on an album.

You can share image direct from the iPhone camera - so great for a group holiday, or a wedding, where everyone is taking shots of the same event.

So now Apple's latest take on the Smart Home - and a new cross-platform communication standard called Matter. Apple's own HomeKit is one of the standards supported. 

43 minutes in - and the iOS section is over. Now it is time for Watch OS - and four new watch faces is the first feature we are being told about.

Next up Mac OS

Next generation of Apple Silicon - and a big hello to M2

20 billion transistors - 25% more than M1
And up to 24GB of unified memory!

18% greater performance than M1, whilst using a quarter of the power

Up to 10 cores - two more than M1

15.8 trillion operations per second - 40% increase on M1

Macbook Air will be the first with the M2 chip - so at least that part of the rumor mill was right! And we have our first new piece of hardware of the keynote :)

11.3mm thick and four colors - but not a pastel shade in sight

New 13.6 in display

38% faster with Premiere Pro - 20% faster with Photoshop (over M1)

New fast charger option - 50% power in 30 minuteS

M2 also coming to Macbook Pro - we didn't see that one coming!

Upto 24GB of unified memory - so 3x faster for ProRes processing

New MacBook Air M2 will cost $1199

$1299 for MacBook Pro M2

So new MacBook Air is $200 on the existing M1 Air

Apple is aiming to eliminate passwords for good - with the launch of Passkeys. And the aim is to make this cross-platform

Ben Wood, Chief Analyst, at CCS Insight has been back in touch again with his take on the latest announcements:

Apple Silicon

“Apple Silicon has been centre stage at WWDC since it was unveiled in 2020. It now spans the entirety of the Mac line-up. The speed and execution of this transition has been startling and is a major concern to Apple’s competitors.”

Apple Watch

“The updates to watchOS tick the boxes in a number of areas, notably for sleep tracking and better sports tracking. Perfect for putting more competitive pressure on Fitbit (Google) and Garmin. Let’s just hope Series 8 comes with much better battery life.

“It’s great that Apple is adding more granular sleep data – but it certainly looks very similar to Fitbit’s sleep tracking app. The Apple Watch will definitely need better battery life to make it really compelling.”

My Home

“Interesting that Apple appears to consider the advent of the Connectivity Standards Alliance #Matter standard as a good opportunity to reinvigorate its efforts in the smart home space – it certainly needs to close the gap with Amazon and Google.

“This cross-industry initiative, supported by Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung and many others, is compatible with HomeKit. This is good news for consumers given the fragmentation of smart home standards to date. To support this, Apple has revamped the “My Home” app to make it more intuitive. Users can see their entire range of smart home devices in a single view as well as being grouped into categories such as climate, lighting, security and more.”

Car Play

“Apple might not be making a car, but its vision for #CarPlay certainly shows it want to play a big role in the automotive space while ensuring that iPhone and the Apple ecosystem is front and centre for consumers.”

Apple Pay

““Apple Pay Later” looks a lot like popular “buy now, pay later” service @Klarna. US Apple Pay users will be able to spread payments over 8 weeks. Apple’s challenge will be to ensure it does not generative negative optics if users get into extra debt by using the service.”

Lock Screen

“Many of Apple’s Lock Screen updates close the gap with capabilities already available on Android but they will be widely welcomed by iPhone owners overloaded with notifications and wanting more info at a glance.

“The Lock Screen tools Apple had unveiled for developers will lead to a flurry of app-related widgets appearing in the next twelve months.”

iMessage

“Apple is determined to ensure iMessage remains competitive with WhatsApp and other messaging apps. The addition of “edit” and “undo send” underline this and will be welcome additions.”

This is very cool - you will be able to use your iPhone as a webcam for your MacBook. A neat accessory lets you clip the phone to the phone

Deskview will let you show your desktop and your face with just the one camera!

The holders are being produced by Belkin for APPLE

And now (and perhaps finally?) it is time for iPad OS

Collaboration is the main message, and we are now being given a sneak peek of a new brainstorming tool called Freeform. It will come to iPad, iPhone and Mac later this year... looks like mood boards on the move.

Reference Mode promises a color-calbrated workflow for iPad Pro - we look forward to hearing more about that

Stage Manager promises multi-tasking on iPad to a new level, we are told.

So you can see the open windows of recently used apps at the side, so you can switch quickly - and remember what you are doing!

Allows up to eight apps running on screen simultaneously - if you are using an external display

Back to Tim for a summation - and promises that all the new OS's will be launched this fall, with Betas available imminently for developers.

And that's a wrap!

Sony Xperia 1 IV is here with continuous optical zoom and 120fps 4K and you can read all about it in our news piece, better still if you want to put your name on one right no,  you can pre-order below:

Lucky for you, we have pasted the livestream below so you can relive all the action.

See our full Sony Xperia 1 IV review

Sony has announced its ready to bring the next generation of Xperia to the market and we won’t have to wait long either as the tech giant has confirmed a launch date of May 11. 

The video teaser makes it apparent that the phone we will see announced next month will be the eagerly awaited Xperia 1 IV, successor to the excellent Sony Xperia 1 III, which has pioneered a new breed of periscope zoom with its quad-camera system. There have been two large Xperia 1 IV leaks so far, which, assuming they are correct, tell us a lot about the upcoming smartphone.

Last month Giznext shared exclusive 5K render images of the Xperia 1 series flagship camera phone’s design – assuming they’re accurate it features a similar design to the Xperia 1 III. 

The images show a flat-edge design, as seen in the previous-gen model but with slightly different dimensions - the upcoming model comes in at 164.7 x 70.8 x 8.3mm and 9.5mm thickness, including camera bump. 

We can also see a tiny selfie camera embedded within the top bezel: there’s no punch-hole cut-out or waterdrop notch. On the back panel we can see a good sixed vertical camera module with three sensors and an LED flash. The bottom panel shows the SIM card tray along with the USB Type-C port charging and data transfers. 

From the leaked images we can also see the Xperia 1 IV looks to have a 3.5mm headphone jack on the upper left of the top frame and volume, power and shutter key on the right spine. According to this leak we can also expect the power key on the Xperia 1 IV to feature a physical fingerprint scanner for biometrics.

Sony Xperia 1 IV: Leaked specs 

The biggest Xperia 1 IV leak so far came back in January via a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo by the usually reliable Zackbuks (via Notebookcheck). According to the leak, the Sony Xperia 1 IV will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip with RAM ranging from 12 GB to 16 GB and storage in either 256 GB or 512 GB configurations. The tipped 5,000-mAh battery is said to be complimented by new 45W charging. 

Camera wise, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is said to have the same 12 MP Sony Exmor RS IMX36312 ultra-wide sensor as the Xperia 1 III but with both the main lens and telephoto getting upgrades. This does make sense as Sony do tend to choose large sensors over resolution for their smartphones, so we could be looking at 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP. 

The specs in this leak are indeed as we would expect for the Mark 4 variant of the Xperia 1 smartphone, which has always been very well received. 

Not long to wait to see if it’s correct…

We're here ready for Sony's Xperia launch, popcorn in hand (even though it's not even 8am here in the UK), ready to see the big launch

The comments section is as lively as you'd imagine. "​Xperia is an android version of iPhone these days" says one. 

"if it's gonna cost an arm they should at least throw in a good pair of earbuds" says another

"interchangable lens?" posits a very hopeful individual. 

Like… we don't work for Sony, but we'll go out on a wild limb and say "no" to that one.

We'd bite our nails, but we don't have any left after the excitement of the DJI Mini Pro 3 launch just yesterday! 

Virtual Product Showcase in Tokyo – so it's a pre-record (obviously)

Short film Kilian's Game was shot at this same virtual studio. The Xperia team was instrumental, apparently. They used the Xperia Pro, wouldn't you know. 

Global and remote production capability is key, says this well-spoken chap.

Road to Zero promises a reduced footprint by 2050, with zero plastic in packaging and 50% less packaging in today's new Xperias.

The Xperia Pro and Pro-I will get live streaming starting in July

Sony is democratizing content creation, it humblebrags.

You can cinematize your daily life, apparently.

And Xperia is now also for creating music, too, enabling you to record and upload to the cloud on the spot.

Gaming streamers can now live stream with Game Enhancer. 

"What do you need? You need speed. Actually, speed is everything."

Xperia 1 Mark IV is here!

"Technology from Alpha"

16mm 

24mm 

iTOF

18-125mm

Dedicated shutter button

4K 120Hz screen

3.5mm audio jack

5,000maH batery

Aaaaaaand now we're going to be hearing from creators. Yikes.

Pierre Lambert loves shooting him some 4K 120fps footage. And the ability to translate the shooting from his traditional Alpha camera to his phone – same autofocus system, and three different lenses. Also object tracking, which switches to eye when you get closer.

16-375mm seamless zoom. Okay, that really is pretty cool. 

Image stabilization, too. 

He's shooting HDR of cyclists under a monorail bridge – the dynamic range is pretty good. 

He's doing it with 20fps bursts, too.

Vlog Monitor enables you to see yourself and use the main camera. 

You can use the phone as an external monitor, which is a REALLY underappreciated feature. 

Music Pro has been designed by Sony Music sound engineers to studio-quality production… but music isn't exactly our specialty. 

(Though we can recommend some fantastic synthwave acts, if you're interested.)

MONONKVL is singing a song called Higher. It's quite pleasant.

And now a Sony A&R is talking about more music stuff. Autofocus and framerate doesn't seem to feature, so we're a bit lost.

Yikes, did I write 18-125mm lens earlier? My bad – it's actually an 85-125mm f/2.3-2.8 lens. 

And yes, it's completely optical. 

So the Xperia 1 IV has four cameras: a 16mm f/2.2 ultra-wide, 24mm f/1.7 wide, and the 85-25mm telephoto zoom. This is actually incredible. 

Okay, we're into gaming features now. 

You know what games we like to play on our phones? The ones where you pretend you're a photographer and you take pictures with them.

Or XCOM. We love a bit of XCOM.

Okay, this is interesting – aimed at streamers, there seems to be some sort of cooling device on the way

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform is the most advanced 5G and millimeter wave technology platform ever

COmes in black, ice white and purple, and there's a style cover as well. Available this month,

Also here… the Xperia 10 IV!

World's lightest 5G phone with 5,000mAh battery

16mm 

27mm

54mm lenses

Looks like it has doggy AF! Yay!

AI face sharpening… boo!

Image stabilization and blur reduction

Headphone jack

Comes in four colours: mint, lavendar, white and black, and again a style cover. Available from this summer.

Sony draws from the 3Rs: Reality, Real-time, Remote

Rad.

Aaaaaaaaand we're out! Thanks for watching along with us.

Spoiler alert!

DJI have now released details of the new DJI Mini 3 Pro, which has become DJI’s first in this category to offer tri-directional obstacle sensors, as well as offering 4K at 60 fps (topping the Mini 2’s 30fps), ActiveTrack and a vertical camera option to share-friendly images.

To find out more you can read our full DJI Mini 3 Pro review or get all the latest specs and news from our DJI Mini 3 Pro news story.

Better still, if you just can’t wait and want to put your name to one now you can pre-order below:

Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro at DJI US: $759
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro with DJI RC controller at DJI US: $909
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro output controller at DJI US: $669
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More Kit at DJI US: $189

Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro at DJI UK: £709
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro with DJI RC controller at DJI UK: £859
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro output controller at DJI UK: £639
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More Kit at DJI UK: £159

Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro at DJI AU: $1,119
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro with DJI RC controller at DJI AU: $1,299
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro output controller at DJI AU: $989
Pre-order DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More Kit at DJI AU: $259

Relive the live blog below:

The best way to watch is by keeping track of the DJI YouTube channel, which already has people lined up and waiting for the news to hit as and when it happens, better still we have included the livestream above and you can sit back and follow along with the announcement as soon as we hear about it LIVE on Digital Camera World. 

The livestream is set to kick off at 9am ET / 2pm BST / 11pm AEST 

DJI Mini 3 drone: what we know so far

The new drones didn't launch on the 28 April as some rumors predicted, and now that same rumor mill is suggesting that today, 10 May could be the official launch date. In a few we will now for certain!

DJI first started off its popular drone series with the DJI Mavic Mini in October 2019, which at the time of release was a pretty unique offering, packing a 2.7K camera into a body under 250g. That family now includes the more recent DJI Mini SE and the DJI Mini 2.

Although DJI hasn't put out any official statements about its release dates or specs, the most recent and exciting leak is a DJI Mini Pro 3 spec sheet from Sony Alpha Rumors via Twitter account Jasper Ellens suggesting the model will have a new Sony 48MP sensor. If this is true, the Sony Quadpixel sensor design will be similar to the one used by the OM-1 digital camera. 

It’s expected to include features that were missing before, such as obstacle avoidance sensors, it could have a larger battery with flight autonomy and perhaps even a 1-inch sensor with an f/1.7 lens – which would be a game changer regardless of whether you’re using it for photos or videos. 

From the apparently leaked spec sheet, it looks as if the Mini Pro 3 will have a top speed of 57kmph, while the lens will have an 82.1-degree field of view, which is an equivalent format of 24mm lens, again take these with a pinch of salt as no official comment has been made by DJI.

How to watch the DJI drone launch

For those just tuning in, the best way to watch is by keeping track of the DJI YouTube channel, which already has people lined up and waiting for the news to hit as and when it happens, better still we have included the premiere below and you can sit back and follow along with the announcement as soon as we hear about it LIVE on Digital Camera World. 

The video is set to drop at 9am ET / 2pm BST / 11pm AEST 

It also looks like the gimbal itself has benefited from a well overdue redesign, with arms that rotate rather than flip out and a camera that is more square in shape, all these looks look like this could be one of the best camera drones out there, in 2 hours time we will know if all these rumors and leaks are true or just fantasy. 

The gimbal and camera unit also looks they have received an upgrade by way of a re-design, we are used to seeing the camera held by two arms of the gimbal, yet the new DJI Mini 3 take a more interesting approach, and actually looks like a mini version of the DJI OM 5 - which could be an interesting development. 

The camera also appears to be more of a square design than the more traditional rectangle we have seen from the drone giant, which might be due to keeping the weight down to 249g. 

However, don't get confused, even though this drone weights less than your favorite pack of cookies you will still need to register this drone with your local authorities and keep within the drone laws of state or country. 

From a leaked photo we previously reported on,  it looks like the remote control (at least in the Pro kit) will have a built-in screen rather than having to use your phone, which will make the controller smaller to handle. It should also make it easier to use as there have been times when I’ve been using my drone and accidentally clicked on a notification pop-up and it has taken me to Instagram or Messenger without meaning to. 

Perhaps the one downside to having the screen included in the controller is that the joysticks are now much further up which could be less comfortable to hold but until we get one in our hand we won’t know if that’s the case or not. 

Until we hear more information directly from DJI we won’t be able to say for sure what the specs will be but, if any of what has been mentioned is true, it’s set to be a very exciting drone capable of capturing high-quality photos and videos. As soon as we find out more information we will update you.

 To quote a few in the very lively and highly excited Youtube Chat ahead of the official lunch, many are looking forward to a potential DJI Mini 3 Pro, some even saying:

“I'll be ordering today, I just haven't made up my mind whether or not I want that smart controller or save the money and go with a normal one” or “​I Hope the mini 3 will have good obstacle avoidance because the size is just soo beneficial for that Kind of purposes”

While others are suggesting that smaller drones used to be affordable for everyone but:

“All mini drones were drones that were good Quality and affordable, but now it’s not that affordable with added features that normal people don't want or need”

“Does anyone know in advance if the RC PRO will be compatible with Mini3? I hope so... I have Mavic3Cine, I don't want to spend more money for another screen…” 

I am sure there are many readers sitting on both sides of the fence right now, but in just over an hour's time will know for certain what we can expect from the suspected drone launch!

It's no surprise DJI drones top our list of the best drones around. From a bit of high-flying fun, through to the ultimate selfie-drone; from a photographer’s favorite through to industrial and educational quadcopters, DJI have at least one offering in every area. There’s even a drone for crop spraying! The range was extended with three-and-a-half remarkable drones just in 2021, with the arrival of the racing DJI FPV, the foldable DJI Air 2S, the Mini SE (depending where you live) and the Mavic 3.

It’s also important to be mindful of the latest drone rules on registration, which in many places means that there is more paperwork involved with drones weighing more than 250g.

But what would this new drone be replacing?  how does the old stack up with the potential news specs? let's take a look. 

The Mini 2 is a reimaging of the Mavic Mini ; it takes a well-engineered ultra-light airframe (the weight is non-negotiable) and addresses the areas which drone geeks complained about. Well, the ones who usually flew much more expensive drones mentioned, anyway. Principally these were: the radio range, the response to cross wind, and an assortment of camera features. 

Now the Mini 2 has essentially the same fantastic new OcuSync 2.0 controller from the Mavic Air II, with automatic frequency hopping. Together with  more powerful motors and improved software this drone can handle Force 5 (not too bad for such a light craft). Photographers have been rewarded with Raw, Exposure Bracketing (though only 3 stops), and DJI’s spectacular automated panorama features, while video enthusiasts finally have 4K under 250g (and a shiny logo near the lens to prove it), topped off with digital zoom (useful to have, not essential to use). 

This drone also sports some improvements to file transferring making it easier to go from drone to phone, and an extra hue-changing light for, er… well, it’s fun to change the color using the remote. 

Perhaps the next update will bring a better reason? - will will know soon enough!

If you've just heard the news and want the best way to watch is by keeping track of the DJI YouTube channel, which already has people lined up and waiting for the news to hit as and when it happens, but better still we have included the livestream above and you can sit back and follow along with the announcement as soon as we hear about it LIVE on Digital Camera World. 

The video drop is set to kick off at 9am ET / 2pm BST / 11pm AEST 

 So who’s excited, anyone else excited, I am very excited!

Just 34 minutes to go until DJI announce a new drone, will it be a new model to the mini series or something different 

With less than 21 minutes to go, there is no denying that the YouTube chat hype train is real! Many cannot wait to place there order for this new drone, while others want to know a little more before place their hard earned cash on the table.

Whichever one of those two camps you're in, its very exciting to see big hype around this DJI launch.

This is your 5 minute call - Video dropping in 5 minutes time!

 It's here, the DJI Min 3 Pro is finally here! 

CosXPo is an event held annually at Reading University in the UK, that brings together those who participate in the art of cosplay as well as professional and amateur photographers who specialize in capturing images of them. 

The weekend event aimed to educate, engage, and inform attendees on areas such as crafting a costume, cel shading, prop making, how to cosplay on a budget, and for photographers how to get started on your journey as a cosplay photographer. 

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I attended this year's highly anticipated and long-awaited (thanks, COVID) show, which saw two main photography oriented events: a talk from Carlos Adama on how to begin shooting cosplay, and a hands-on photography workshop led by Jamie Flack.

CosXPo usually takes place across a sunny March-April weekend, showcasing a multitude of talent and craft through expert panels and workshops hosted by mentors designed to benefit all creative abilities, from demonstrations on wearing knock-off knockers (breast plates), to cosplay life hacks and the steps to becoming a foam-smith's apprentice. 

The initial idea of sharing this wide breadth of knowledge with the community of other cosplayers is how CosXPo was born. 

The first event was held in 2018, and its organizers created a convention that they themselves dreamt of attending: an event that focuses on all things cosplay, photographer collaborations, skill building, knowledge sharing and technique mastering. 

Exciting photo opportunities were present at CosXPo this year with two hand-painted backdrops for photographers and models to make use of: a sci-fi portal, and an anime-style classroom setting created by Jamie Flack and Tom Rushmer. 

Areas surrounding the campus of Reading University also offered some extraordinary shooting locations. The most popular location was the Harris Gardens, located a five-minute walk away, that featured beautiful blossom trees of various colors. 

Other popular locations that photographers made use of featured a cave, a large oversized abandoned log, industrial architecture, and a bridge near a charming duck pond. The photo opportunities were endless! 

I only attended on the Friday and had a specific train to catch, otherwise I could've easily gotten lost in shooting at every location, exploring all that the campus had to offer.

If this weren't enough, CosXPo also had vendors on the upper floor and in a separate area selling hand-crafted goods from wigs to jewelry, and as for food there were numerous stalls, and a Starbucks, which is all that was needed to keep me fueled for the long day, although shoutout to the Bagel shop as the "Boss" bagel was fantastic.

The event truly did have everything, even an afterparty! From the photos shared to the social groups, it looked like everyone had a smashing time and the cosplay community spirit was truly amazing to see. A big thanks to Amy and the event team for having me at such a unique and fun photography event.

Definitely add CosXPo to your bucket list of events to attend next year for a day of talks, panels and exciting collaborations with talented folks who bring fantasy to life. 

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It's showtime! One of the biggest imaging events on the calendar, CP+ 2022, is taking place in Japan this week from 22-27 February. For the third year in a row, the exhibition be a virtual-only event, with the live show being cancelled with just two weeks to go due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Traditionally a live trade show attended by thousands of delegates at its home base in the port of Yokohama, Japan, CP+ 2022 may again be only online – but that hasn't stopped all the major players from taking part, including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Sigma, and many more.

Thanks to Panasonic, Olympus and Sigma, the announcements from the show have being made ahead of the show opening its virtual doors. You can catch up with the online event at the CP+ English website.

Here are some of the highlights announced so far, and a few of the other things we are expecting…

Canon RF 800mm & 1200mm lenses

Canon has chosen CP+ as the place to give us full details on its monster mirrorless telephotos - the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM and the Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM. Already promised on the Canon RF lens roadmap, both lenses are designed primarily for professional wildlife and sports photographers, and for surveillance. The image-stabilized long-tom supertelephoto primes can both be used with Canon's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters - offering users even more reach. The prices are as eye-watering as the focal lengths, with the recommended retail price set at $20k and $17k each!

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Panasonic Lumix GH6

After missing its 2021 release, the Panasonic GH6 was finally announced at CP+ – and the manufacturer's new GH flagship packs a brand new 25.2MP sensor, 5.7K 30p internal video in ProRes 4:2:2 HQ, unlimited recording, V-Log / V-Gamut, Dynamic Range Boost, support for 4-channel 24-bit audio and more. You can check out our Panasonic GH6 live blog to relive the live announcement as it happened.

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Sigma launches Fujifilm lenses

At last! Sigma has announced its first ever lenses to fit the Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless family of cameras. There will be three primes to begin with – Sigma 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4. The trio of lenses have already been sold by Sigma in Sony E and Canon EF-M and L-mount versions – but are perfectly suited to the APS-C sensor of cameras such as the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the Fujifilm X-T4.

Sigma is also saying that it is working on a Fuji-X-mount version of its 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary zoom lens that it launched last year in Sony mount.

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Sigma sensor update

Sigma has also provided an update on its work developing a new version of its three-layer Foveon image sensor. In short, it tell us that its is still working on it:

"Based on the evaluation results of the prototype sensor, we will decide whether to proceed to Stage 3 [final prototype evaluation using a full-frame sensor] or to review the design data and re-prototype Stage 2 [using a smaller sensor]. When we proceed to Stage 3, we will verify the mass-producibility of the sensor with research institutes and manufacturing vendors based on the evaluation results, and then make a final decision on whether or not to mass-produce the image sensor."

Originally promised in 2020, Sigma had to announce it was going back to the drawing board at last year's CP+ show.

OM System Olympus OM-1

Olympus is no longer the Olympus of old - with the manufacturer selling off its imaging division. But last week, ahead of CP+, the new OM System company revealed its first major camera – that looked as much to the past, as the future, by being called the Olympus OM-1 (after one of Olympus's best-loved 35mm SLRs).

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Update: the Panasonic Lumix GH6 has now been launched.
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It's official: the Panasonic Lumix GH6 will be unveiled today 21 February at 20:00 EST / 22 February 01:00 GMT / 12:00 AEST.

This will mark the first full reveal of not only the Panasonic GH6 body – which thus far has only been glimpsed in shadowy teaser images like the one above – but also the camera's full specifications, which until now have only been hinted at.

Those who want to watch the livestream and find out the new spec of this new flagship as and when can view the launch below: 

Panasonic Lumix GH6 features and specifications

Panasonic says the Lumix GH6 (and the GH5 II) reaffirms its commitment to the Micro Four Thirds format. This format’s future may have been in doubt in some people’s minds when Panasonic launched its full frame Lumix S series and Olympus was put up for sale, but Panasonic is adamant that its Lumix G range serves a different audience to its full frame cameras and can go places and do things that bigger cameras can’t.

What we do know about the GH6 is limited, but includes the following:

• The GH6 will have a new high-speed sensor and newly-developed Venus engine processor. Panasonic has highlighted speed and processing and has not mentioned resolution. 

There has been lots of speculation that the GH6 might use a 41MP MFT sensor developed by Sony, but there is not indication of that here. On this information alone, we suspect the GH6 will keep the 20.3MP Live MOS sensor already in use but with much more powerful video features.

• The GH6 will be able to record 4:2:2 10-bit Cinema 4K at 60p. Panasonic keeps chipping away at the bit depth and color sampling restrictions of 4K video processing, so while the C4K 60p recording may not sound like big news, the 4:2:2 10-bit capture available at the same time is very impressive.

• The GH6 will also have “truly unlimited recording time”. Panasonic is not saying whether this is available for specific modes only, but for many filmmakers unlimited recording would be a much higher priority than 6K or even 8K capture. We don’t yet know if the GH6 will have passive cooling or internal fans, but one of the advantages of the smaller MFT sensor is less head buildup, so passive cooling may be all it needs.

The GH6 will also offer 10-bit 4K 120p HFR (High Frame Rate) and VFR (Variable Frame Rate) recording for slow/quick motion video. 

That’s a big step up from the 60p max frame rate in the GH5 II, and recording at that bit depth will offer much more headroom for grading HFR/VFR footage later. This could be one of the big benefits of the new sensor and processing engine.

To find our more about VFR take a look at our VFR and how you can use it explainer

The GH6 will be able to record 5.7K 60p video, which is pretty impressive, but also supports our suspicion that it’s going to stay with the 20.3 Live MOS sensor. 5.7K capture would correspond to this sensor’s maximum native resolution, and it’s significant that Panasonic hasn’t rounded this up to 6K, and hasn’t even mentioned 8K at all.

There will be a new LEICA DG 25-50mm F1.7 MFT zoom. This is also under development and will join the LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm F1.7 ASPH launched in 2019. Between them, these two lenses will cover a focal range of 20-100mm equivalent with a constant aperture of f/1.7. This lens will be pretty specialized and won’t be useful to everyone, but the development of a new lens as well as two new cameras does support Panasonic’s claim that it is committed to the Micro Four Thirds format.

Panasonic Lumix GH6: what WON’T we get?

Panasonic hasn’t given us much to go on and our speculation may be wrong, but his is what we think the GH6 will have and, more importantly, what it won’t have.

• No new sensor: We don’t think it will be the 41MP sensor rumoured. We think it will be the 20.3 Live MOS sensor already in widespread use.

• No 6K or 8K: It looks like a 4K camera, but with a 5.7K ‘flat out’ option that uses the maximum sensor resolution. 6K or 8K is, we think, ruled out.

• No internal raw: There’s no mention of this in Panasonic’s (scanty) press release, and we don’t think the GH6 will offer raw internal capture – though almost certainly it will offer raw output to an external recorder at some point. Panasonic seems to favor increased bit depths and color sampling resolution over raw capture right across the board. Even the mighty Lumix S1H stops short of internal raw.

Will the Lumix GH6 be worth the wait?

If you’re looking for wild, ground-breaking headlines and out-of-this-world specifications, you might be disappointed. We suspect Panasonic is not trying to make headlines with this camera, but to cement its reputation for providing properly thought-out and effective video cameras that do what filmmakers need, not what tech zealots demand.

Clearly the Lumix GH6 missed its launch date in 2021, and what we don't yet have is a price, but we do know this will be the flagship of the Lumix G range and will be positioned above the new Lumix GH5 II.

It's official: the Panasonic Lumix GH6 will be unveiled today 21 February at 20:00 EST / 22 February 01:00 GMT / 12:00 AEST.

This will mark the first full reveal of not only the Panasonic GH6 body – which thus far has only been glimpsed in shadowy teaser images like the one above – but also the camera's full specifications, which until now have only been hinted at.

Those who want to watch the livestream along with us and find out the new spec's of this new flagship as and when they are announced can view the launch below: 

Today Samsung is announcing their S22 family of phones and its latest tablets at their Galaxy Unpacked event which will be livestreamed at 10AM ET or 3PM UK.

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Ahead of today's event, Samsung has been teasing the announcement of Galaxy Unpacked and their new S22 line-up with stunning 3D displays around the world, these outstanding animations have been witnessed in New York, London, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai.

If you don't know what we are talking about then take a look at these amazing displays below:

The Samsung Galaxy S22 range has been leaked extensively – in fact we’ve been reporting on leaked information since summer 2021 – and now a huge leak from usually-reliable German website, WinFuture, has surfaced, telling us pretty much everything about the three new phones and corroborating past rumors. The leak even includes some alleged official images.

The phones – Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra are all said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in the US and a Exynos 2200 in Europe.

 They’re all leaked to run Android 12, have 120Hz refresh rates and feature Gorilla Glass Victus on their screens, as well as being IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.

All three camera phones are tipped to have at least 8GB of RAM and a choice of 128GB or 256GB of storage, with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offering an extra configuration with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

Camera setup 

The camera setup reportedly on the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22 Plus is the same – both are said to offer a 50MP f/1.8 main camera, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide with a 120-degree field of view, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Up front there’s tipped to be a 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera.

A 108MP f/1.8 main camera is said to headline the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra setup, which allegedly the same ultra-wide and 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Additionally, it’s said to have a 10MP f/4.9 telephoto with 10x optical zoom along with a 40MP f/2.2 camera up front.

While the Galaxy S22 is said to have a 6.1-inch 1080 x 2340 AMOLED screen with a brightness of up to 1500 nits, on the Galaxy S22 Plus this increases to 6.6 inches and the brightness to 1750 nits. Both have a minimum of 10Hz refresh rate.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, coming with S Pen, is tipped to better this still with 6.8-inch screen size 1440 x 3080 resolution. It’s screen is said to be curved (only one of the range) and its refresh rate can allegedly drop as low as 1Hz. The flagship model is leaked to feature a 5,000mAh battery and come in black, white, burgundy and green.

According to leaks, the Galaxy S22 will have a 3,700mAh battery and the Galaxy S22 Plus will have a 4,500mAh one. Both models are tipped to come in black, white, pink gold and green. - or so the leaked images suggest. 

These leaks has even treated us possible dimensions and weight:

Galaxy S22: 146.0 x 70.6 x 7.6mm and 167g

S22 Plus: 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.64mm and 195g

S22 Ultra: 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm and 227g

As always, we advise that readers do not take leaked information as fact, however when there’s a slew of leaks that all match up, as in this case, it becomes increasingly likely that the information could be accurate. 

Here's a weird one, stopped by Techrader; Samsung just accidentaly confirmed the Galaxy S22 name. The company has been clear a new Galaxy S series smartphone was coming at Unpacked 2022, but we haven't heard the name directly from Samsung... until now.

In the new Watch 4 update changelog, it specifically refers to the Galaxy S22. We've seen sources leak this name time and time again, but this is the first time it has appeared in an official piece of information from Samsung.

That update is rolling out around the world to anyone who has a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, so the company is pushing the name of its new smartphones to many devices ahead of the big reveal.

The WinFuture leak also included pricing information, which matches up with starting prices of the Galaxy S21 range, which makes us think the information is likely to be accurate. 

According to the leak the Samsung Galaxy S22 will start at €849, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus at €1,049 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra at €1,249.

In the US you can already reserve the next-generation phones - and get a $50 bonus accessory voucher as a reward for your pre-pre-order - cool right?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Also rumoured at todays Galaxy Unpacked event is the long-awaited and well rumoured Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, which according to the rumour mills could come in 3 different screen sizes however, how likely there will be 3 models is unknown until Samsung officially announce it later today, but this is what is known so far:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has an 11-inch 1600 x 2560 screen, the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus has a 12.4-inch 1752 x 2800 screen, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will have a 14.6-inch 1848 x 2960 screen.

Remember, theses figures are rumours until official information is provided by Samsung however, having a 14.6" tablet sounds like a great product and could certainly compete with the Apple iPad Pro at 12.9" 

Specs-wise, an Amazon listing points to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset for all three models, along with a choice of Wi-Fi-only or 5G connectivity, and between 128GB and 512GB of storage (the latter only available on the Ultra).

The listing also mentioned Android 12, a 13MP camera, an included S Pen stylus, and in the case of the standard Galaxy Tab S8 an 8,000mAh battery, with the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus listed as having a 10,090mAh one, and the Tab S8 Ultra an 11,200mAh battery.

This largely combines previous leaks, as rumors elsewhere have said the tablets are to top out at 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for the largest model, though one leak reputed to expect up to 16GB of RAM, while 5G variants will also likely be available.

Another rumor backs up the claims of 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, but says it's just for the Ultra tablet, while the standard and Plus will have 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage.

Whether these leaks turn out to be true, only Samsung can  tell us in its Galaxy Unpacked event which will be livestreamed at 10AM ET or 3PM UK.

If you want to watch the livestream as we do, you can register here: 

US: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/the-next-galaxy/reserve/

UK: https://www.samsung.com/uk/unpacked/

However, while we wait, let's take a look at hype surrounding this event: 

Staying with the Tab S8 for the moment, it is reported that all models will have dual-lens 13MP+5MP cameras on the back, along with an 8MP camera on the front (though the Tab S8 Ultra will apparently also feature a 5MP ultra-wide lens on the front).

If these specs are true we can see these tables being great for content creation on the go or perfect in a work environment - we will just have to see what Samsung announces!

Not often does an Unpacked event from Samsung have a musical performance, but by the looks of Samsung Mobile on Twitter it looks like this year's event features a set from one of the biggest bands in the world. - can you guess who they are? 

I think we all get the message that this Galaxy Unpacked event is going to set boundaries in the world of technology, but did any spot this little gem that Samsung posted towards the end of January? 

"Ready to break the rules? Experience how low light moments can turn into highlights as the epic standard of smartphones emerges".

Sorry for the radio silence, I had to catch a train, and then another train - the joys of living in the countryside! - So what did I miss?..... That's right, nothing, as we are still waiting for the Galaxy Unpacked event to start.

Well, while I gather my notes back up, I will remind you all that you can watch today's events live via the Samsung Livestream via the links below:

US: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/the-next-galaxy/reserve/

UK: https://www.samsung.com/uk/unpacked/  

The excitement is building as Samsung's tweet to register for the Galaxy Unpacked event hits 150,000 views and over 5K likes.

We are officially under 25 minutes until we get to see the new Samsung Galaxy S22 family of smartphones and new Galaxy Tab S8  - anyone else extremely excited? 

#SamsungUnpacked

10 minutes!! 

This is a 10 minute warning until we get to see the new Galaxy S22 family, along with the Galaxy Tab S8

Watch live here:

We are LIVE! here at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, bringing you the most up-to-date information as and when it is announced, we expect to hear information about the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra - AND the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8!

Sit back and enjoy the news! 

TM Roh is now welcoming those to the Galaxy Unpacked event

a spokesman from UNDP is now addressing the audience on how to maintain sustainable development goals  from around the world and how Samsung is partnering with UNDP.

As TM talking about the global future of Samsung the embargo as lifted and here is the official scoop on the Samsung  Galaxy S22 Ultra

It is confirmed that the S22 series with be released in 4 different colorways and features revolutionary photo and video capabilities. 

The S22 family has also seen a design refresh, with the S22 and S22 Plus now enjoying glass backs to match their premium metal frames (last year’s S21 and S21 Plus sported plastic backs), and the S22 Ultra now looks very similar to a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The screens and back panels of all three also feature Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, a version of Corning’s glass that’s exclusive to Samsung, and the S22 frames are made of Samsung’s Armour Aluminum. 

As for the camera, the S22 and S22 Plus feature the same camera array – a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto camera with a three times zoom. This is a welcome upgrade over last years digital zooming Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus. 

The Galaxy S22 Ultra takes photography to another level, with a 108MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide, a 10MP telephoto camera with an equivalent three times zoom and another 10MP telephoto camera, this time with ten times zoom. Its front camera is also sharper – 40MP versus 10MP on the S22 and S22 Plus. 

Smarter than your average phone, the S22 Ultra takes advantage of the phone’s neural processing unit (NPU) to take quicker images and videos. It also supports up to 16-bit RAW files.

Accessible through a new app available with the Galaxy S22 Ultra called Expert Raw, it captures a Multi-Frame RAW format for more complete post-capture editing. That means each picture contains more information than a typical RAW file. This also works across all three lenses, and files are saved as JPEGs and DNGs, so work on Lightroom too. 

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a 6.8" display!

With its 6.8-inch screen, the S22 Ultra is the largest of the three S22 phones, and that size really helps make the screen look and feel wonderfully immersive, especially matched with Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology. 

The screen enjoys a few upgrades over past Galaxies. For starters, there’s Vision Booster, which analyzes the brightness of an image and boosts individual pixels rather than the whole screen to make it easier to see in bright environments. 

The Galaxy S22 Ultra brings back much of what we loved about the Galaxy S21 Ultra. There’s a 108MP main camera at the helm, loaded up with an f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel AF and an 85-degree field of view. Next up, a 12MP ultra-wide camera that features an f/2.2 aperture and a 120-degree field of view. As for the telephoto setup, there’s a 10MP telephoto camera with an equivalent three times zoom (f/2.4) and another 10MP telephoto camera, this time with a ten times zoom (f/4.9). Even the front camera is spec'd out, with its 40MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture and 4K video capture.

The phone also works with video apps like Snapchat to bring some of Samsung’s native features like Super Resolution directly into third-party apps. Group video shot on the Galaxy S22 Ultra even benefits from a smart feature that reframes footage of groups, so the shot can get up to five people perfectly in the frame. It also brings a subject-tracking tool to the series, similar to the iPad’s Centre Stage. 

There is now a new nightogaphy mode to help photographer and users alike to get better images and video that are crisp, clear and most importantly gets rid of blur and grain thanks to its handy AI technology which produces crystal clear images even in “blue hour”

Video see Optical image stabilisation that is 58% wider than the S21, meaning you videos will be smoother than ever before, even in low light!

Samsung have partnered with YouTube and this partnership allows S22 owners take advantage of free  YouTube premium content and YouTube Music.

The S22 Ultra will be priced at $1,199

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is officially here with an exclusive look of the new Hollywood blockbuster, The Batman - which looks epic!

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Tab S series got two updates last year, but for 2022, it’s been updated with three new tablets, the Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra. Just like the Galaxy S22 line that’s been announced alongside it, the most interesting of the three is the Ultra, with its laptop-beating 14.6-inch screen, and optimized UI to take full advantage of the accompanying S Pen and ample power inside.

Galaxy Tab S8 is now equipped with 4K cameras for video recoding on the front and rear cameras and utilizes Samsung Dex when attached to the keyboard - making this a powerful video editing tool  

Color options are limited, with the Tab S8 and Tab S8 Plus available in Graphite, Pink Gold and Silver, while the Tab S8 Ultra is exclusively available in Graphite. Most interesting is the fact the new tab has a notch, which houses two front cameras.

The most obvious thing that differentiates the three tablets is their size, with the Galaxy Tab S8’s screen measuring 11 inches, the Tab S8 Plus’s screen measuring 12.4 inches, while the Tab S8 Ultra is a huge 14.6 inches. That’s by comparison to the largest iPad Pro, which clocks in at 12.9 inches. 

Not all the new tablets get Samsung AMOLED panels, with the vanilla Tab S8 getting an LTPS (Samsung’s version of IPS) display. That said, all three screens have 120Hz refresh rates and roughly WQXGA resolution. That means they’re all sharper than 240 pixels per inch, which is great going for a tablet. 

The well-spec'd screens are matched with quad stereo speakers and sound tuned by AKG. Dolby Atmos support also means the Tab S8-series should be great for watching movies on, though headphone fans will need to go Bluetooth or use an adapter – there’s no 3.5mm jack in sight across the line. 

With all three tablets sporting the same chipset – the 4nm Exynos 2200 for global markets and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the US and China, they should offer impressive speed, graphics and hopefully, stability. 

That being said, the maximum RAM and Storage capacity of the Tab S8 Ultra is higher than on the smaller tabs, with the S8 and S8 Plus capping out at 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, and the S8 Ultra capping out at 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. All three Tab S8s support expandable storage up to 1TB with a microSD card.

As far as accessories go, while each tab ships with an S Pen, you can also pick up a Book Cover Keyboard or Protective Standing Cover. 

The Galaxy Tab S8 series will be available for pre-order TODAY (Feb 9), 10 AM EST, and will officially launch on February 25 starting with select markets including the U.S., Europe and Korea. 

Users who pre-order the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will receive the new Book Cover Keyboard, and those who order the Tab S8+ or Tab S8 will receive a Book Cover Keyboard Slim.

That wraps up the Samsung Unpacked event for the S22 family of smartphones and the Galaxy Tab S8 series:

As a round here are the prices for each product:

Samsung Galaxy S22 will start at $799 / £769

S22 Plus starts at $999 / £949

Ultra climbs up to $1,199 / £1,150.

Galaxy Tab S8 starts at $699 or £649

Galaxy Tab S8 Plus starts at $899 or £849

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra starts at a huge $1,099 or £999

Samsung Galaxy S22:

Pre-order Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Pre-order Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Pre-order Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8:

Pre-order Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Pre-order Galaxy Tab S8+

Pre-Order Galaxy Tab S8

The annual CP+ trade show has been cancelled as a live event once again. The annual photo exhibition where all the big Japanese camera and lens manufacturers reveal their latest kit will now, once again, be run as a virtual show. 

CP+ had been preparing to open its doors in Yokohama for the first time since 2019. However, the organizers have just announced that the physical event due to have run from 24-27 February will now be an online only affair due to the the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The press release cites the rise of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the Japan as the reason for the cancellation, as well as a shortage of antigen test kits

The full press release (auto translated from Japanese) reads:  

"CP + 2022 puts safety and security of visitors and exhibitors as the most important event as an event to be held in the corona disaster. We have been preparing for the Pacifico Yokohama venue and online hybrid holding on the premise of taking thorough safety measures. However, due to the violence of the Omicron strain, which has been expanding rapidly since the beginning of the year, the number of infected people and close contacts is increasing rapidly.

The supply of antigen test kits is tight, which is a hindrance to safe event management. Also, looking at the current infection situation, the number of infected people has decreased significantly by the end of February, and it is unlikely that the event will recover to a state where it can be held safely and securely. The psychological anxieties of visitors and exhibitors cannot be wiped out.

As the organizer, always watching the corona infection situation,
We have taken all possible measures, but the customers who come to the event,
As a result of giving top priority to the safety and security of exhibitor staff and all other event related parties, Judging that CP + 2022 should not be held in real time in this situation, we have decided to cancel the Pacifico Yokohama venue event and hold it online alone.

Customers who were looking forward to the event at Pacifico Yokohama for the first time in 3 years, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to all the exhibitors who have been preparing for the event and many other related parties.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.
We also sincerely apologize for the announcement of the cancellation just before the event."

What is CP+ ?

In the history of photography, CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show is relatively new. It first took place in 2008, and last took place in 2019. The annual show takes place in Yokohama, the Japan's second largest city and a major international port. It takes place over four days and typically attracts some 70,000 visitors to the Pacifico Yokohama exhibition complex. 

The 2020 event was also cancelled at short notice, just as the Covid-19 pandemic was in its first wave - and in 2021 was held successfully as a virtual exhibition.

We will be bringing all the news from the CP+ 2022 online event as it happens.

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Today is the last day of CES 2022, the super show that marks the official start of the new technology season for 2022. 

The world's biggest tech event has returned to a physical venue this year, taking place live on the show floor in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA for one day shorter than usual – though a digital and on-demand version of the show will once again be taking place (Full information can be found on the CES website). 

CES 2021 was a purely digital event, following the last physical show in 2020 where 170,000 visitors crowded the show floors. COVID protocols and travel restrictions will no doubt make it a much quieter in-person event this year, so the online component will be a major part of the show.

Over 2,200 exhibitors are exhibiting at the event, including some of the biggest players in imaging – namely Canon, Sony, Panasonic and Samsung. While it's not a photography or videography specific show, it has been a great launchpad for cameras in the past, so we could see some exciting announcements…

Announced at CES 2022

Canon Komoko

Canon has debuted a new virtual reality video system named Kokomo, which enables users to make face-to-face, real-time "ImmersiveCall" video calls in an experiential 3D environment. The still in-development software is described by Canon as an "exciting new way of connecting" and "an innovation in virtual reality that combines the 3D experience of beautiful and life-like VR destinations with video calling.

The system will require a VR headset, and will be powered by Canon cameras along with a newly designed app for your smartphone. As you might expect, the system will ultimately accommodate the innovative Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens – a specifically 3D optic designed to deliver immersive 8K VR content for the Canon EOS R5.

• Make face-to-face calls in virtual reality, thanks to new Canon camera app

Sony Bravia Cam

Remember Kinect, the gesture- and audio-control device released by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One games consoles? Well, Sony has aped the idea – but released it for its range of Bravia TV sets, rather than PlayStation consoles.

The Bravia Cam enables gesture-based controls, adjusts the surround sound depending on where you're sitting on the couch, enables you to make video calls, and even shouts at you if you're sat too close to the TV. It's admittedly not the kind of camera we were expecting from Sony at CES, but it's still a neat idea.

• Sony launched a camera at CES – but it's not what you'd expect

Skydio 2+

The revised Skydio 2+ boasts improved 5GHz radio for a range of up to 3.7 miles and batteries lasting up to 27 minutes flight time. The key improvements, though, are to the software, most notably the Skydio KeyFrame tool, which enables a hybrid of the firm’s well-known subject tracking abilities with a flight path set out using points in three-dimensional space.

Don't expect an all-new airframe or camera, though; the blue-and-black shell and six autonomy obstacle avoidance cameras are all the same (each is a 4K CMOS, building a 1-million point-per-second 3D world). In terms of video quality, the retained 1 / 2.3” 12.3MP CMOS has 4056 x 3040 pixels, meaning the drone is far better suited to 4K60 HDR video than capturing high-res stills (though it can capture RAW). The 20mm EFL lens with electronic shutter is the same as the Skydio 2 and video is captured at 100 Mbps to a UHS Class 3 Micro SD.  

• Skydio 2+ drone takes off with extended range and creative control

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The newest member of the S21 series, which features a Snapdragon 888 chip and some of the most-loved aspects of the Samsung Galaxy S21, has an RRP of $699.95 / £699 / AU$999 (128GB) and $769.99 / £749 / AU$1,099 (256GB) and goes on sale 11 January.

Samsung has opted for the “If it ain't broke, don't fix it” way of thinking for the FE’s camera system, which features the same excellent setup as the S21, but with a few improvements, like a new Night Mode setting and a better selfie experience, thanks to the S21 FE’s advanced 32MP front camera. There’s also Dual Recording, which enables users to capture views from both lenses at the same time. As well as the 32MP selfie camera, the smartphone features a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 12MP 1/1.76-inch f/1.8 main camera with OIS, and an 8MP f/2.4 stabilized 3x telephoto. 

• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G phone with Snapdragon 888 on sale next week!

What to expect at CES 2022

As the world's biggest technology expo, we can expect all kinds of fantastic tech breakthroughs to appear. Last year, for example, Canon used technology straight out of The Matrix to create a 100-camera 4K Bullet Time setup!

So what can we realistically expect? Here's what might be on the docket…

Panasonic 8K cameras

After a protracted development, we might be ready to see a development announcement for Panasonic's line of consumer 8K cameras. Last year the manufacturer launched the Panasonic AK-SHB800GJ / AK-SHB800PSJ multi-purpose ROI (region of interest) camera, intended for broadcast use. 

Released in time for the scheduled 2020 Olympics, this full-frame 8K camera is capable of 4 simultaneous 1080p feeds, enabling the user to punch into a large 8K frame and effectively crop 4 separate camera feeds. However, Panasonic has stated that it doesn't anticipate a consumer 8K camera until the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Still, with the Canon EOS R5 already delivering 8K to the masses, the Sony A9S rumored to be next to do so, and the Sharp 8K Video Camera supposedly still on the way, we can see Panasonic at least unveiling details of its 8K plans ahead of time.

Panasonic GH6

Perhaps a little bit of a long shot, since Panasonic usually focuses on broader consumer electronics at CES. However, with the manufacturer widely expected to reveal the Panasonic GH6 this year, it would certainly make a big splash on the virtual stage. 

Very little is known about the GH6, though a popular rumor is that it could feature the 41MP Sony IMX594CQR image sensor – which would shatter the current 20MP ceiling that currently sits above Micro Four Thirds cameras. We can also expect that, whatever the pixel count of the hybrid-focused GH6, there will be a lower resolution Panasonic GH6S intended purely for video. 

Sharp 8K Video Camera

So, this is a picture of the Sharp 8K Video Camera that we took at CES… in 2019. Despite repeated reassurances that it would appear in 2020, the camera was conspicuous by its absence in anything but the most abstract form – such as a throwaway appearance in a photo on the Sharp website in December. 

Will we see the 8K 30p body, with a 33MP 16:9 Micro Four Thirds sensor and 5-inch touchscreen, at CES 2021? Sharp is sharing a stand with Toshiba audio, so there's a chance that the product will be on display. If it's not, it probably doesn't bode well for what was the first 8K consumer camera to be announced by any manufacturer.

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We've spent the past couple of days trawling the stands at The Photography Show high and low, seeking out the biggest, best, newest and most exciting products. 

As there is every year, there is an astonishing array of kit from cameras and lenses to filters and film to printers and pop-up darkrooms. Choosing the Best in Show winners has never been harder! 

• The Photography Show: Everything you need to know!

However, our expert team of reporters and reviewers from Digital Camera World and our print publications Digital Camera magazine, Digital Photographer, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine and N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine have all deliberated and decided – these are the Best in Show award winners for The Photography Show 2021…

Cameras

Canon EOS R3

Canon showcased a superb selection of brilliant and brand-new products at The Photography Show – so the manufacturer picked up the award for an all-round stellar showing.

Leading the way, of course, is the Canon EOS R3, which sets some new standards for pro bodies and is destined to go down as one of the best professional cameras ever, thanks to its 30fps burst shooting, 6K 60p raw video, autofocus that you control by moving your eyes, and much more. 

Visit Canon at stand N500,N400

Intrepid 4x5 Camera Black Edition

The Intrepid Camera Company is all about democratizing the world of large format photography, and since its inception seven years ago has become the largest manufacturer of modern large-format cameras. 

We've fallen in love with a number of its 8x10 and 4x5 cameras, but it's the Black Edition Intrepid 4x5 Camera that stole our heart this year. While everyone gets hung up on "full frame" image sensor, they're all wrong – this is real full frame!

The all-black body features a base and front stand supports made of anodized aluminum, with water-resistant Nylon bellows. The Graflok back enables you to mount film adapters ranging from 6x6 to 6x17, as well as Polaroid backs and the Intrepid Enlarger. If you want to get into large format, this is a great place to start!

Visit The Intrepid Camera Company at stand G600 

FujiFilm GFX 50S II

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II takes the chassis and in-body image stabilization of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the sensor of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (and the now sadly discontinued Fujifilm GFX 50R) to deliver the best bang-for-buck mirrorless medium format camera on the market. 

While it has the same sensor as the GFX 50S and R, Fujifilm has seriously suped up the contrast-detect autofocus system on the 50S II, making it much better able to handle anything you throw at it. 

Alongside it, Fujifilm has also released the Fujinon GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR – an affordable 28-55mm equivalent "kit lens" that you can get with the GFX 50S II for  just $4,499 / £3,899 / AU$7,299 – a revolutionary price for a revolutionary medium format setup!

Visit Fujifilm at stand J500

Sony FX3

It's a somewhat prickly subject for Sony A7S III owners, but the Sony FX3 is basically an A7S III but better, and in a more video-friendly body (and the less said about the Sony FX6, the better…). 

It boasts the same core specs as the A7S III: a 10.2MP (video) / 12MP (stills) sensor, full frame QFHD (4K UHD) up to 120fps and Super35 FHD up to 240fps, S-Log 3/2 and HLG profiles, and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. 

However, the FX3 adds an internal fan, the S-Cinetone profile and a chassis with accessory mounting points and a carry handle with XLR mic input that's far better suited to serious video shooting. It's Sony's smallest, cheapest cinema camera and it's ideal for content creators and single-person shooters. 

Visit Sony at stand E600

aTLi Eon timelapse camera

Many cameras and smartphones can capture timelapse sequences, but the process is usually very limited in scope and scale. This is where a dedicated timelapse camera comes into play – and the aTLi Eon presents a cheap, compact, convenient and content creator-friendly solution. 

It measures a mere 72 x 91 x 44mm and weighs in at just 140g, so it's truly palm-sized. And it offers the welcome convenience of being powered by four standard AA batteries, rather than a built-in cell, so you can easily replace them when the juice runs dry. Although with four batteries giving it enough power for 60 days shooting (with a single frame every ten minutes) you won't need to do it often!

Power is saved by omitting a rear screen, instead using integrated WiFi to view footage via a smartphone app, and footage is captured locally on a supplied micro SD card.

Visit The Timelapse Store at stand D803

Lenses

Canon RF 16mm F2.8

Also from Canon we have two brilliant and affordable new optics. The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is a truly pocket-sized prime with a pocket-friendly price, that's aimed at vloggers but is also ideal for everything from architecture to astrophotography. 

We're not sure even Canon knows what it's got here. This is a super-compact, super-affordable lens that's WAY cheaper than its nearest rival in the Canon range, the brilliant but pricey RF 15-35mm F2.8.

Visit Canon at stand N500,N400

Canon RF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6

And the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8.0 IS USM is a budget telephoto that gives you serious range without straining your bank balance.

This is a great addition to the range for Canon EOS RP and EOS R owners who aren't yet ready to spend big bucks on Canon's high-end RF mount glassware, but its high-quality finish and feel might tempt more advanced users too.

Visit Canon at stand N500,N400

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD

The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD may have a ridiculously convoluted name, but what it does is simple: it gives you a 16.6x superzoom that covers an effective focal range of 27-450mm, for a wallet-friendly price.

Designed for APS-C Sony and Fujifilm cameras (with the former shipping from 24 September and the latter hitting shelves later this year), it boasts a minimum object distance of just 0.15m and an impressive 1:2 maximum magnification at the wide-angle end of the zoom range. 

It also features Tamron's proprietary Vibration Compensation (image stabilization) technology as well as weather-sealing, giving this a guaranteed place in the bags of everyone from sports and wildlife shooters to everyday and travel photographers. 

Visit Tamron at stand L400

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | C

Most portrait primes are big, fast and expensive. However, the new Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary bucks the trend by dropping the maximum aperture to f/2.8 – which can still give a shallow depth of field effect for portraits – in exchange for much lighter weight and lower cost. For a 90mm full frame lens, this Sigma is TINY.

This full-frame lens for L-mount and Sony E shooters offers a welcome change of pace for owners of Sony and Panasonic cameras, where there’s been a general trend toward ever larger, ever more expensive optics. These new lenses should balance much more nicely on bodies like the Sony A7C and Panasonic S5, not to mention the Sigma fp and Sigma fp L.

It features quiet, high-speed stepping motor autofocus that's equally suitable for stills and video, and also boasts a manual aperture ring. A pocketable portrait prime that's affordable, too? Count us in! 

Visit Sigma at stand H301

Filters

Kase Wolverine 100 X 150mm Double Grad filter

Neutral density graduated filters are a must-have for landscapes, but you invariably need more than one to cover all the scenes you'll be shooting in. So Kase Filters has come up with an ingenious two-in-one solution to minimize the number of filters you need to carry with you.

The Kase Wolverine Double Graduated filters essentially give you two grads in one; insert the filter one way and it does one job, turn it the other way up and it does another! There are currently two double grads available, and the 0.9 GND Soft & Hard may be the most useful. 

Both ends deliver a three-stop light reduction in the upper area of the image, but one gives you a hard edge (best suited to flat horizons) and the other a soft edge (for a horizon broken by buildings or mountains). Ideal when you don't know what the terrain will bring on a given photo expedition.

Visit Kase Filters at stand J303

H&Y Revoring filter

Sick of needing a dozen different filters to fit each of your dozen different lenses? So is H&Y, which is why it produced the Revoring – a one-size-fits-all filter solution employing a spring-loaded system. 

The original system offers a variable neutral density and circular polarizer in three size configurations (37-49mm, 46-62mm and 67-82mm), while the Revoring Black Mist filter offers an adaptable diffusion filter solution in two size ranges (46-62mm and 67-82mm). 

Obviously the original Revoring is invaluable for landscape and outdoor shooters, but both it and the Black Mist version are perhaps most useful to videographers shooting in changeable conditions and creating consistent cinematic effects across varying focal lengths. 

Visit H&Y Filters on stand K202

Video

Wiral Cam

If you're a videographer, you'll know the pain of having a scene that would be perfect for a spot of drone footage – but it's not possible to fly one, either due to a lack of permits, you're at a quiet event, you don't have a license… or you've just forgotten your drone! 

The Wiral camera rig is a perfect alternative. Originally funded on Kickstarter in 2017, it can be set up at two different points with a wire running in-between. Then you can mount your device – anything from a camera phone to a DSLR or mirrorless camera – on a motor to run along the wire, capturing super smooth point-to-point footage. 

The rig can be controlled either with the bundled remote or the Wiral app, which enables you to set speed and movement for precision control of your camera moves down to fractions of a centimeter. 

Visit Wiral Cam at stand J204

Hoodman Drone Landing Pad

So you've got one of the best camera drones on the market, you've just completed a successful flight, but now you've got to land your expensive aerial photography device – and all around you is either hard concrete or muddy marsh. Not ideal ground for a pleasant touchdown. 

Enter Hoodman's brilliant Landing Pads – which can, of course, also be used for takeoff. These pop up like a reflector for easy deployment and packing down, and come in 2ft, 3ft, 5ft and 8ft sizes to accommodate drones of all configurations.

An 8lbs / 3.6kg zinc-coated perimeter cable weighs the pad down without needing stakes, so it won't be blow away either by the drone or the elements. It keeps the camera lens clean during takeoff and landing, protects rotor blades from grass and pebble strikes, prevents dirt being sucked through the motor bearings, and the carry bag can be set up to notify pedestrians of a drone flying in the area.

Visit Hoodman on stand D600

Deity V-Mic D4 Duo

Video mics usually only record audio coming from the front, but the Deity V-Mic D4 Duo is "the world's first dual direction video microphone" – enabling you to record audio from both sides of the camera.

The majority of even the best microphones for vlogging and filmmaking tend to be supercardioid or unidirectional. Which is great for hearing the subject being filmed, but not so great for hearing the interviewer's hard-hitting questions. The Deity V-Mic D4 Duo solves this with its unique dual-capsule design, giving you the ability to record the audio coming from behind the camera in full fidelity. 

Its powered via plug-in of your camera’s microphone jack, which also passes through the 3.5mm jack on the D4 Duo to use passive TRS lavalier mics. The custom thermoplastic polyester shock mount is stiff enough to support the weight and keep the microphone balanced, but also prevents noise generated by camera handling. If you're a run-and-gun shooter, interviewer or documentarian, this is a must-have.

Visit Deity Microphones on stand E400

Atomos Ninja V+

The Atomos Ninja V was already one of the best on-camera monitors, but it can only handle 4K 60p ProRes Raw. the Atomos Ninja V+, however, doubles that to handles 4K 120p and 8K 30p in ProRes Raw.  

This makes is a virtually essential purchase for owners of the Canon EOS R5 and  Sony A1 – particularly the former, as it enables you to capture 8K 30p Raw (or 5K, in crop mode) over HDMI without the camera overheating, and it also circumvents the usual 29:59 recording limit. 

Atomos has essentially future-proofed the Ninja V+ by adding support for 8K 30p and 4K 120p, meaning that powerhouse video devices (such as the Sony FX6 and Sony FX9) will have access to an on-camera monitor and recorder that can handle the new generation of ultra-fine footage.

Visit Atomos at stand H404

Others

Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000

Joining it is a fittingly professional-grade printer, the Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 – a monstrous 44-inch large-format printer, with outstanding 11-color gamut and the ability to print with fluorescent pink ink for a punch of luminosity. 

Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom

Film photography is fantastic – unless you're developing your own prints, in which case you need to find room (or even build one!) in your house to act as a darkroom. However, Ilford has come to the rescue with this ingenious idea: the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom!

A 2.2m tent gives you a blacked out 1.3 square-meter working space, which is tall enough for you to sit or stand in and accommodates a table for your enlarger and printing trays. It even has a built-in air vent at the base and a smaller vent towards the top for optional air extraction tubing. 

It all packs down into a bag that's just 68 x 25 x 25cm weighs a scant 8kg / 17.5lbs. Which means that you can even pack up your darkroom and take it on location or vacation with you – it's absolutely inspired!

Visit Ilford Photo at stand F604

Read more: 

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Hands on Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM review
Hands on Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8.0 IS USM review 
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H&Y Revoring review

The Photography Show and Video Show 2021 is in full swing and we're having a blast exploring the talks, demos and kit previews on the show floor. One of the great things about TPS is the chance to chat to both pro shooters and brand experts, to gain insider tips and advice for how to improve your photography and get the most from your kit. 

We got to the show early this morning and headed straight to the Wacom stand to have a chat with Ian Sayers, Wacom Ambassador and photo editing expert about choosing a graphics tablet. These are the accessories which which new photographers can view as shrouded in mystery - the pros all use them and say they can't live without them, yet it's unclear exactly why!

Ian was kind enough to go into detail about all of the key features to look for and all of the major considerations to make when looking to purchase your first editing tablet. Let's demystify these invaluable tools.

First considerations

Looking at the choice of graphics tablets available can be quite an intimidating experience in the first instance. Just where should you begin? Before anything else Ian recommends looking at your available work space and using this as a metric for focussing your search criteria. 

"Ask yourself what your desk and screen size is" advises Ian. "There's no point having a huge display, which takes up all of your desk space. I always look at it this way, rather than looking at features first."

By considering your space limitations first, it makes sure you don't invest in a tablet which slows down your workflow instead of speeding it up and making a more comfortable and streamlined - the main reasons for buying a graphics tablet in the first place. "Obviously budget is very important, but put that to the side for a while. Comfort and convenience is critical" says Ian.

Top tablet features 

As with many aspects of technology in the photographic and creative industry there are a plethora of features and tools to choose from when buying a graphics tablet. For this reason it can be a challenge to narrow down exactly what you need for your common area of work and regular creative endeavours. Much of the choice of tablet type comes down to personal preference, though it is important to make some informed decisions - the functionality of your tablet is going to impact the way you work going forward. 

"There are a few types available" Ian explains. "Ask yourself if you prefer a display or a tablet. With a display you work directly on-screen, whereas with a tablet you are drawing on a separate surface. It's a different experience. Even with a tablet you have to choose between a touch or non-touch. If you are used to the iPhone, for example and Apple touch features, then you might prefer to have touch on all the time." 

When it comes to touch interaction Ian points out that if your tablet is not sensitive you can't turn the feature on should you decide you need it in future, but you can turn it off when you don't require it. For this reason, even at an entry-level, it may be a better idea to invest in a touch-enabled model, which could prove more future proof.

Don't make these mistakes!

When starting out with a graphics tablet Ian points out some key mistakes photographers can make. These mainly centre around user appreciation of all their tablet has to offer and failing to delve into the custom functions. 

"Many people don't take the time to fully customise their tablet or display. You can plug and play, to get started right away, but you're not going to get the full experience. Also, throw away your mouse! It takes time to get used to using a tablet - it's a different experience . But if you leave your mouse on your desk muscle memory kicks in and if you can't do something with your new tablet, you'll just use what's familiar. You may as well put the stylus away in that case!"

Many tablets and displays allow you to change the pressure sensitivity, the functions of the hotkeys on the units itself, or the device preferences, and the behaviour of brushes. Incorrectly setting these up will slow you down and create a disconnect between you and the image you are working on, in software. 

Not giving the experience time to become familiar is another common mistake. When using a tablet or touch display for the first time it can be a bit disorientating, especially when working on a horizontal surface for the first time, while looking at a screen in front of you. Start with simple operations to begin with and then work in the tablet to more complex operations, such as selections, as you get more experienced.

Top reasons to buy a graphics tablet

As Ian points out, once you start using a tablet and become accustomed to the way it works, there's no looking back. Coming over from using a mouse or laptop track pad, it can be hard to know who you ever managed to perform certain operations with any accuracy!

"There are some things you just can't repeat with a mouse, pressure sensitivity for example. You do a brush stroke with a tablet and pen and it's impossible to copy it with a mouse. There's also the comfort of using a pen - it feels natural. The interactivity sucks you in. You just need to time to get used to it."

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The Photography Show and Video Show 2021 are in full swing and we're having a blast exploring the talks, demos and kit previews on the show floor. One of the great things about TPS is the chance to chat to both pro shooters and brand experts, to gain insider tips and advice for how to improve your photography and get the most from your kit. 

We jumped at the opportunity to sit down with Vince Cater from Fotospeed, to have a chat about how all of us can instantly improve our printing success and produce more impactful, consistent results from our printers. While many photographers (ourselves included) have reduced the number of prints we make, citing cost and convenience, Vince explains some key ways photographers of any experience level can sustainably make physical prints. 

1- Understand printer pros and cons 

Not all printers work in the same way and they don't all produce the same quality. This may seem obvious, but it is important to understand the reasons behind these differences. A lot of the variance comes from the types of inks used by the printer and the number.

"Generally it is best to avoid All-in-One printers for pro grade prints" suggests Vince. "Higher-end printers feature 6 inks, which offer a greater color range. These include dedicated blacks". 

If you are an enthusiast photographer, with a limited budget, buying a printer with 6 inks offers a good balance of overall photo quality with affordability, while larger models have 10 or ever 12 tanks, which can prove to be a prohibitive investment over time. 

2- Choose paper features

The next point of confusion for many photographers, new to high-level printing, is paper choice. There can be an overwhelming and somewhat daunting array of types and styles and knowing which papers will be best paired with your printer and photo interests takes some investigation. 

"It's always a good idea to buy test packs" says Vince. "Bring together a few sample images, and a try printing them on various finishes. Pick some key types, such as 1 lustre, a fine art glossy etc. and try out your images on each to see what your preference is. Don't overcomplicate things - narrow down your choices to just a couple of types which suit you and your images." 

3- Don't neglect profiles!

Vince highlights the importance of downloading and applying the correct paper profiles for different media and printer combinations. This is a critical step in ensuring accurate and consistent colour in prints. Just as is the case with Fotospeed, paper profiles can be downloaded from manufacturer websites, imported into software, such as Photoshop, and applied to images prior to printing. This means if you spend hours correcting and perfecting your colour at the computer you will truly see the benefits in your final images.

4-Run a nozzle check

"Printing without running a nozzle check first can mean faded results" point out Vince. "Running a check first can cut back wasted paper and makes the process less expensive". While it may be necessary to run checks before every print, whenever you have left more than a few days between print runs, this is a critical step. Wasted paper means unnecessary cost to you, while reducing this is also better for the environment. 

5- The right paper for the job

While finding a range of papers you like is a great way to experiment with styles and looks, you have to be careful you don't choose the wrong medium for the type of images you are trying to print. Of course a lot of this choice is subjective and down to personal preference, but generally fine art subjects don't suit the glossy treatment, while high-key lifestyle portraiture might not benefit from high-texture. When running your test prints, with sample packs, target certain types for the main genres you find yourself working in.

"Textured paper also hides imperfections!" Vince remarks - a sly insider tip which is duly noted the next time one of our shots is slightly softer then we'd have liked or when there is a little too much noise in the shadows.

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The Fujifilm X Summit Prime 2021 event has just ended, and it was packed with news and new products. Here's a quick summary:

• There's a new Fujifilm GFX50S II with IBIS and a new, lower price point. Read our full GFX50S II news story and our special GFX50S II review.

• The GFX50S II will come with a new, low(er) cost GF35-70mm kit zoom, just one of a number of exciting (very exciting) lenses on their way in the updated Fujifilm GF lens roadmap, including a GF20-35mm zoom and a tilt-shift lens – yes, really!

• Fujifilm has also announced two new/updated primes – the XF23mmF1.4 and XF33mmF1.4, with updated optical designs and much faster focusing – and the latest Fujifilm X-mount lens roadmap includes a 150-600mm supertelephoto and an 18-120mm lens designed for seamless swapping from stills to video.

• What we DIDN'T see at the X Summit was the new Fujifilm X-T30 II – but we've got a whole separate news story on that!

The Fujifilm X Summit Prime 2021 is just hours away at 9:00 EST/14:00 BST (13:00 GMT). We will be there, reporting live. Stand by!

We're on – the countdown has begun!

The sixth X Summit so far...

Just doing the introductions now. 

Showing us a GFX100S at the moment... so what's this leading up to?

GFX100S production has been increased to try to meet demand.

The message is "More than full frame".

Now we see some video testimonials from Fujifilm medium format shooters worldwide.

The GFX50S was introduced in 2017, so... it's the GFX50S II!

It looks a lot like the GFX100S in design.

So now the details... 50MP sensor still with outstanding resolution, noise and dynamic range. 5.3 micro pixel size – larger than similar resolution full frame cameras.

Pretty impressive demonstration of shadow and highlight recovery from a RAW file right now.

Resolution is not just about megapixels, we're told, but light gathering accuracy too. Fujifilm says smaller micro lenses reduces light mixing between adjacent pixels – interesting.

But now the GFX50S II adds in-body stabilization – perfect!!

Now we've moved on to autofocus – Fujifilm says the IBIS stabilizes the image for better autofocus. So is it phase detect or still contrast AF like the original GFX50S? We're hearing the AF is improved, but not that it's been upgraded to phase detect... hmm.

So now we learn the IBIS means a high-res pixel shift mode – 200MP!

Right, so we're told the GFX50S II has over 100 new features... I guess we're not going to hear about them all.

US$3999 body only – now that's pretty good, right?

And there's more... there's a new lens to "expand the world of full frame".

It should be portable and responsive... and it's the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR – only 390g!

So what's the GF35-70mm image quality like? We're getting a talk on optical design now, including symmetrical lens design and its advantages. There's one aspherical and two ED lenses... and a minimum focus distance of 0.35m.

No word yet on the price of this lens... is it designed to be an affordable kit lens to match the GFX50S II price? I couldn't see an aperture ring...

So now we're hearing from a photographer who has used this camera... talking about the faster AF and IBIS. Is 50MP enough? "Having a good image is not just about how many megapixels you have."

So what about the new GF35-70mm? "The quality was absolutely stunning, and it was so nice to work with a camera that was lighter."

The GF35-70mm is roughly equivalent to 28-55mm in full frame.

US$999, or US$4499 for the GF35-70mm with the GFX50S II as a kit – pretty good! And now for some more GF lens news...

1) "More bokeh than full frame" – GF55mm F1.7 – equivalent to 44mm in full frame terms, so standard-slight wide angle of view. Currently under development, so we're only seeing a mockup. It looks pretty compact, considering.

2) "More information than full frame" – GF20-35mm – wow! The widest angle GF lens yet, equivalent to 16mm in full frame terms.

It doesn't look any lot bigger than a full frame 16-35mm f/2.8.

3) A lens for commercial photography or architecture – the first tilt-shift lens for GFX! It's been a long time coming and will be a little longer still, so "please bear with us". It turns out the 55mm and the tilt-shift lens won't be here until 2023 – boo!

And now firmware updates for the GFX100 and GFX100S. ProRes RAW was added last year, now more high-end features are scheduled – including Blackmagic RAW (or bRAW) support, an adaptor for XLR mic input is in development – new firmware in October 2021.

And now there's more. It's the turn of the X-mount cameras...

Talking about the support from third-party lens makers like Zeiss, Tamron and Cosina. Next year is 10th anniverary of X-mount. Three concepts are being planned...

Planning for higher resolution APS-C sensors – does Fujifilm know something we don't? X-mount system will be designed for image quality, not just mobility and portability.

Talking about the old "epic" XF35mmF1.4 right now... but now there's a new "epic" lens – a new XF33mmF1.4. Complex optical design of 15 elements to correct aberrations to retain the "purity of the light". A symmetrical optical design (again) to control aberration changes during, a lightweight focus group, AF in 0.04sec and shrp images from closest focus (30cm) to infinity.

33mm on APS-C is equivalent to 50mm on full frame, so the XF33mmF1.4 is effectively a fast standard prime rather than a wide-angle.

"Beautiful smooth and buttery bokeh" – high praise from an XF33mmF1.4 tester – "the number one difference is the sheer speed of the autofocus".

So now for more new lenses... a new XF23mmF1.4 that "surpasses its predecessor for every feature".

15 optical elements – that's a lot for a prime – plus a downsized and lighter focus group for faster AF. Again, we're being told it will be sharp from nearest focus to infinity. Minimum shooting distance 19cm. 23mm is roughly equivalent to 35mm in full frame terms.

Now we're hearing about the thought and care that's gone into the design of the new lenses. Enough already – I want one! (I've already tried out the new XF18mmF1.4 released earlier this year.)

Another photographer talking about the big speed increase over the original 23mm – especially that it can be "so sharp and yet so quick".

So now, the next ten years... "sharpness is not the only concept", but also "wider and longer". So there's going to be an XF150-600mm, currently under development. And for "seamless stills and movies", a new generation XF18-120mm will be optimised for both.

So now we're getting prices and availability, but he slides are too quick to write down – but we will have full news stories imminently.

AND NOW ONE MORE THING...

In 2020 there will be next generation devices and a flagship camera...

- Stacked BSI sensor
- Back-illuminated
- X-Trans sensor

And that's it, we're done. The Fujifilm X Summit Prime 2021 even it is over. What a packed event it was, too. Goodbye Fujfilm! [waves goodbye].