Digital Hardware
Nikon COOLPIX P7700 flagship compact camera announced

Nikon COOLPIX P7700 flagship compact camera announced

22 August 2012 – Nikon have announced the flagship COOLPIX P7700 compact digital camera, successor to the P7100 (released back in September 2011). Naturally, the P7700 comes with a number of advances and improvements over its predecessor, notably faster continuous shooting and [...]

August 22, 2012 Compact Cameras, News, Nikon
Nikon announces the COOLPIX L610 Digital Compact Camera

Nikon announces the COOLPIX L610 Digital Compact Camera

9th August 2012 – Nikon Corporation expands it’s COOLPIX range of digital compact cameras with the announcement of the COOLPIX L610. The L610 will be available September 2012, and retail for $249 at launch. The L610 is available in three [...]

August 9, 2012 Nikon
Canon EOS 7D firmware v2 now available

Canon EOS 7D firmware v2 now available

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, [...]

August 7, 2012 Canon, DSLR, News, Software News
Penelope Cruz announced as Leading Lady in Campari Calendar 2013

Penelope Cruz announced as Leading Lady in Campari Calendar 2013

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 [...]

July 31, 2012 Events, News
FUJIFILM announces WiFi enabled FinePix F800EXR compact digital camera

FUJIFILM announces WiFi enabled FinePix F800EXR compact digital camera

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 [...]

July 25, 2012 Fujifilm, News
Canon EOS M APS-C sized sensor compact system camera announced

Canon EOS M APS-C sized sensor compact system camera announced

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 [...]

July 23, 2012 Canon, Compact System Camera, Mirrorless Cameras, News
Panasonic launches the LUMIX DMC-G5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera

Panasonic launches the LUMIX DMC-G5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera

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 [...]

July 18, 2012 Micro Four Thirds, Mirrorless Cameras, News, Panasonic
Canon EOS 7D spec sheet for firmware v2 released

Canon EOS 7D spec sheet for firmware v2 released

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. [...]

July 12, 2012 Canon, News
Olympus OM-D E-M5 firmware v1.2 brings focus and sleep recovery improvements

Olympus OM-D E-M5 firmware v1.2 brings focus and sleep recovery improvements

11 July 2012 – Olympus have released firmware v1.2 for the excellent OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera. Here are the improvements the firmware brings: Improved sleep recovery operation. AF target is indicated when using C-AF+TR while shooting sequential [...]

July 11, 2012 Micro Four Thirds, Mirrorless Cameras, Olympus, Software News
Updated sales start date for Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens

Updated sales start date for Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens

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 [...]

July 5, 2012 Canon, Canon, Lens News, News
Nikon D4 firmware v1.02 released – brings minor display, formatting, network stability improvements

Nikon D4 firmware v1.02 released – brings minor display, formatting, network stability improvements

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 [...]

July 4, 2012 DSLR, News, Nikon
Canon EOS 7D firmware v2 released

Canon EOS 7D firmware v2 released

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 [...]

June 28, 2012 Canon, DSLR, News, Software News
Canon EOS 60D and EOS 60Da firmware v1.1.1 released

Canon EOS 60D and EOS 60Da firmware v1.1.1 released

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 [...]

June 19, 2012 Canon, DSLR, News, Software News
Canon EOS 5D Mark III firmware v1.1.3 released

Canon EOS 5D Mark III firmware v1.1.3 released

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 [...]

June 19, 2012 Canon, DSLR, News, Software News
Canon EOS 650D page added

Canon EOS 650D page added

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 [...]

June 11, 2012 Canon, DSLR, News
Canon EOS 650D with dual AF system and touch-screen announced

Canon EOS 650D with dual AF system and touch-screen announced

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 [...]

June 8, 2012 Canon, DSLR, News