[SECTION]INTRODUCTION[/SECTION]   Quick Verdict The Leica Q3 looks very much like a small M11, pretty much identical to the Q2 that preceded it, but does some things that rangefinder-style Leica cameras don’t. A chunky fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens that has AF, a macro range for close focusing, weather sealing to IP52 standard, 10fps and […]

  Nikon presents a new, fast, bright 24mm f/1.7 lens designed for the DX crop format APS-C camera bodies. This is the widest small prime lens yet and offers a “35mm equivalent” field of view of 36mm. This is as close to the classic reportage/street focal length of 35mm as makes no difference, often referred […]

  1. What Is A Triptych?  A triptych is an image that consists of three different images that usually relate in some way. Why three? Well, items grouped in odd numbers are usually more compositionally pleasing and you can use three shots of different things or split one image up onto three separate panels. Generally, the image […]

  If you’re looking for lighting advice, be it for capturing portraits on a sunny day or shooting landscapes in summer, we probably have a tutorial to help you.   1. Five Top Tips On How To Control & Work With Natural Light Natural light is often the only light available to us when we […]

Serif has released the latest free update to its Affinity creative suite, promising better-than-ever photo editing, graphic design and layout. Affinity Photo 2, Affinity Designer 2 and Affinity Publisher 2 have picked up a series of awards and gained rave reviews since launching on Mac, Windows PC and iPad. The release of version 2.2 represents […]

The zoom lengths on compact cameras keep growing and even though this makes more photographic subjects accessible to compact users, it does bring one problem and that’s camera shake. Manufacturers do install modes and features to help combat the issue, such as the shake reduction, but there are still a number of things that you can do […]

  Panasonic has announced that they will release new firmware updates for the LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras.  The S5II Firmware Version 2.2 / S5IIX Firmware Version 1.3 will improve/update:  AF-Point Scope function – AF-Point Scope function to magnify the focus position during AF has been added. High-Resolution Mode – The shutter speed at high-resolution […]

  OM Digital Solutions Corporation is excited to announce the 2nd anniversary of the OM SYSTEM brand and to celebrate, they will be showcasing a series of short films, offering special promotions and running live events.  The celebrations include:  An introduction to the brand direction, ‘It’s in our NATURE’ with Aki Murata, Chief Sales and […]

  Quick Verdict The Novo Helix T200 Carbon Fibre Tripod Kit is a well-built, sturdy, professional carbon fibre tripod. It’s strong, it’s durable and it’s reliable.  + Pros Superb build quality Perfect combo with the BHP-40 ball head Easy to set up Incredibly sturdy  Feels strong – Cons It would be nice if the supplied […]

  What a great way for the photo trade and photographers to kick-start 2024! Now celebrating its 21st year, The Society of Photographers will hold its annual London Photo Convention and Trade Show from Wednesday, 17th- Saturday, 20th January 2024, at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith. Europe’s largest ‘open to all’ free* photographic Trade Show […]