New Launches & Tech
Including our monthly “Gear of the Month” feature, this area of the blog contains articles on the latest and most important product launches and technology to hit the creative industry.
Read: These are the features I want to see in ALL cameras
Jon Stapley says: Come on, manufacturers — let’s see these simple quality-of-life features on every new camera that comes out. Read More04 November 2025
Read: Gear of the Month | October 2025
October 2025 saw a range of new lenses and the release of two cameras from Leica and Fujifilm. Here’s our low-down on October’s most intriguing gear! Read More30 October 2025
Read: Fujifilm X100VI or Leica Q3 43? Which would you choose?
Our recent YouTube video pitted these two popular street compacts against each other — here’s why the Fujifilm X100VI gets my vote. Read More16 October 2025
Read: Gear of the Month | September 2025
Here are the key photo and video gear releases from September, with new kit from Canon, Nikon, DJI and Sigma. Read More30 September 2025
Read: Kickstart your creativity with niche lenses in unusual focal lengths
We’re always looking for ways to make our images stand out – a great way to do it is to look beyond the usual focal lengths. Read More19 September 2025
Read: Why you shouldn’t buy “grey import” cameras
It’s easy to be tempted by low prices, but grey import cameras come with hidden costs and drawbacks that mean they’re just not worth it. Read More01 September 2025
Read: Gear of the Month | August 2024
The big news is the long-awaited arrival of the Ricoh GR IV, but plenty more photo and video gear arrived in August — here’s what you need to know. Read More28 August 2025
Read: Why are compact cameras coming back?
Compact cameras have never been cooler. Here, we dig into why the compact camera is back in vogue. Read More26 August 2025
Read: Ricoh GR IV is here!
Few names in photography carry as much as the Ricoh GR. This is a series cherished by street photographers for its compact, lightweight and pocketable design. And now, the Ricoh GR IV. Read More20 August 2025
Read: Seven ways Canon just improved the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II
Here’s how Canon’s July 2025 firmware update has improved its flagship sports cameras, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. Read More24 July 2025
