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Following the recent announcement from Canon that they are working on a V2 firmware update for the Canon EOS 7D APS-C DSLR, the firmware is now available for download. The firmware introduces new features and functionality to the EOS 7D, so grab it now. Full details of the firmware are below, including links to the [...]

What do you get when you cross some cool digital hardware, Penelope Cruz, and Campari? The Campari Calendar 2013 of course! Ok, that was lame, but the fact remains that it’s good to see how the pros get the job done, so here’s a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot for the forthcoming [...]

25 July 2012 - FUJIFILM is proud to announce the launch of the FinePix F800EXR, a compact digital camera equipped with a Fujinon 20x optical zoom lens (25-500mm*1), and a 16 megapixel BSI (Back Side Illuminated) EXR-CMOS sensor. The FinePix F800EXR offers the ability to transfer high quality images directly to smartphones and tablets*2, enabling users [...]

23 July 2012 – After what seemed an age (ok, it was an age!) Canon have announced their first ever mirrorless compact system camera in the form of the Canon EOS M. Borrowing its 18MP sensor and 3″ touchscreen from it’s bigger DSLR brother, the Canon 650D/T4i, found out more about the EOS M by [...]

18 July 2012 – Panasonic has announced the LUMIX DMC-G5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera. Following on from the G3, the G5 is packed with a raft of new features and updates, including a newly integrated 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. You only have to read the many LUMIX G5 reviews on-line to see that [...]

Following the release of firmware v2 for the Canon EOS 7D digital camera, Canon have released an updated specifications sheet. Click here to view the updated EOS 7D spec sheet. [...]

Canon have released yet another updated sales start date for the EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens; here’s the press release: London, UK, 5 July 2012 – Canon would like to advise of an updated sales start date for the previously announced EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens. Due to a further delay to the [...]

4th July 2012 – Nikon have released firmware v1.02 for the Nikon D4 digital camera (announced on 6 January 2012). This firmware update isn’t a major release, and comes with the following updates and improvements: Format memory card can now be added to My Menu. Gamut for Adobe RGB images displayed in the camera’s monitor [...]

28th June 2012 – In an unprecedented move, Canon have added new features to the Canon EOS 7D digital camera with the introduction of firmware v2. Previously, firmware updates would mainly address camera issues (bugs) or introduce minor updates and improvements to not very exciting matters, such as languages for example. However, Canon has bucked [...]

19th June 2012 – Canon has released firmware v1.1.1 for the Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 60Da astrophotography digital cameras.  Firmware v1.1.1 incorporates the following fixes: 1. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera’s serial number that is displayed in the shooting information of the image does not display the correct serial number. *1) 2. [...]

19 June 2012 – Canon has released firmware version 1.1.3 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark III digital camera. Firmware Version 1.1.3 incorporates the following improvements and fixes: 1. Supports the single focal length EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens that is to be released at the end of June, 2012. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which [...]

We’ve added our Canon EOS 650D page to the site. You’ll find a raft of information on the new DSLR from Canon, including the full press release, full specs, videos and product gallery. Click here to find out why this new digital camera from Canon is a game changer. Click here to visit our Canon [...]

8th June 2012 – Canon has announced the EOS 650D digital camera, the first DSLR from Canon to feature a dual AF system which allows it to focus continually during movie recording. In a world’s first, the EOS 650D is also the first DSLR to feature a touch-screen LCD. EOS 650D Key features: 18 MP [...]

Following the release of the excellent FujiFilm X-Pro1 interchangeable lens digital camera back in January 2012, FujiFilm have released the, promised, M-Mount adapter for the X-Pro1. The M-Mount adapter will only work with Firmware v1.10 and above so ensure you update your firmware first. Once everything is in place, the new Mount Adapter settings will [...]

17 May 2012 Sony have announced the SLT-A37 digital camera, sporting an APS HD CMOS 16.1MP  sensor, 7fps shooting with full-time Continuous AF (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode), full HD video capture, and a TruFinder electronic viewfinder with approx. 1,440k dots, to name but a few of the new features. On the same day, Sony also [...]

17 May 2012 Sony have announced the successor to the Sony NEX-C3 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. Introducing the Sony NEX-F3 mirrorless interchangeable-lens digital camera. Sporting a new imaging sensor, 16.1MP, full HD video capture, a 180 degree tiltable LCD screen to name but a few of the new features. The Sony NEX-F3 will be available from June 2012 [...]