Olympus have today announced another camera in the OM-D Series. The OM-D E-M10 Mark II is full of cutting edge technology inside a small and portable body. Here we go with the official release details: Olympus launch the OM-D E-M10 Mark ll Power to create All-metal E-M10 Mark II enriches OM-D’s classic range Southend, 25 [...]

Nikon have also won an EISA award. No big surprise as Nikon (and Canon) usually win something. Likewise to me that it is the D5500. Because although not a pro or top end enthusiast model, it does have some interesting cutting edge technology, that many may have missed. And if you do not mind lots [...]

      Tamron have been awarded the EISA European D SLR Zoom Lens award for it's15-30mm f/2.8 lens. Here is the official press release form the UK importers: Tamron 15-30mm wins EISA award European DSLR Zoom Lens 2015-16 Tamron lenses win an EISA Award for 10th consecutive year. Tamron Co Ltd, a leading manufacturer [...]

Sigma have also won not one, but two EISA Awards for lenses. Here we go with the details:   SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports have won EISA Awards 2015-2016. The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that the best-in-class optical performance lens "SIGMA 24mm [...]

I think it has been really nice to see in the last few years, so many new 'fixed' focal length lenses from numerous manufacturers. We still live in a largely zoom lens world for many, but I for one see the latter more as a 'required' rather than preferred choice for some kinds of work [...]

      Another lens that Nikon announced today also makes sense to me. The AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR ticks some new boxes for now and future needs. Flling a gap in the system at a price many will I think find appealing. Don't be put off by the f/5.6 constant aperture, higher [...]

When: Saturday November 7th 2015. Where: Calumet (Drummond Street) London. Level Of Content: Intro/intermediate/Advanced. I am delighted to say that our very well received 'The Lighting Studio' workshop is returning to Calumet Drummond St London during early November. So if you wish to learn about studio lighting from the basics to higher levels in the [...]

      I remember when the first version of this lens was announced, I looked at the optical spec and what Nikon's designers were saying. And quite comfortably, let people who asked know that I thought it was going to be the best Nikon mid range pro zoom lens yet. Having placed my order, [...]

Canon have announced a new photo book printing service via some of their dealer network. Here are the announcement details: Your images in HD with Canon hdbook United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 2st September 2015: Canon is today announcing the launch of its hdbook service at a range of retailers across the UK and Ireland. [...]