New Launches & Tech

Wex Blog News New Launches and 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.

As April ends, we look at the newest and best gear to be released. In a world where it feels difficult to imagine new innovation, we are still seeing new products that seem to push the boundaries!

Read: Gear of the Month | April 2025

As April ends, we look at the newest and best gear to be released. In a world where it feels difficult to imagine new innovation, we are still seeing new products that seem to push the boundaries! Read More

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Fujifilm and Canon came in strong this month with major launches, introducing new and unexpected products that are going to push creativity and make waves in the photography and video world.

Read: Gear of the Month | March 2025

Fujifilm and Canon came in strong this month with major launches, introducing new and unexpected products that are going to push creativity and make waves in the photography and video world. Read More

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Need a catch-up on the latest kit? Look no further as we take you through all the hottest new photo and video releases from February!

Read: Gear of the Month | February 2025

Need a catch-up on the latest kit? Look no further as we take you through all the hottest new photo and video releases from February! Read More

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Here’s all the new equipment we’re most excited for photographers and filmmakers to get their hands on from January!

Read: Gear of the Month | January 2025

Here’s all the new equipment we’re most excited for photographers and filmmakers to get their hands on from January! Read More

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As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the gear that defined 2024. Here’s our Gear of the Year edition of our monthly tech roundup.

Read: Gear of the Month | December 2024

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the gear that defined 2024. Here’s our Gear of the Year edition of our monthly tech roundup. Read More

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Here you'll find news on all the significant firmware updates for Panasonic mirrorless, compact and digital cameras and lenses.

Read: Panasonic Updates | 2024

Here you'll find news on all the significant firmware updates for Panasonic mirrorless, compact and digital cameras and lenses. Read More

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Hard drives and SSDs are vital to an effective and efficient creative workflow. In this article, we talk about the reasons for this and how you should use cloud storage in your backup strategy.

Read: Why are hard drives and SSDs essential for creatives?

Hard drives and SSDs are vital to an effective and efficient creative workflow. In this article, we talk about the reasons for this and how you should use cloud storage in your backup strategy. Read More

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It was a quiet month for product launches in July 2025 – aside from one surprise that made some noise.

Read: Gear of the Month | July 2025

It was a quiet month for product launches in July 2025 – aside from one surprise that made some noise. Read More

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The next generation of high-resolution video and photography has arrived in the Canon EOS R5 II, with intelligent AI autofocus, simultaneous photo/video recording, and much more.

Read: The Canon EOS R5 II is here

The next generation of high-resolution video and photography has arrived in the Canon EOS R5 II, with intelligent AI autofocus, simultaneous photo/video recording, and much more. Read More

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In a world of AI image-tampering and intellectual theft, could digitally signing your images with in-camera software be the key?

Read: Will digital signatures help save authenticity?

In a world of AI image-tampering and intellectual theft, could digitally signing your images with in-camera software be the key? Read More

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Want to get started with photography on the cheap? Jon Stapley looks at how budget cameras have made a big comeback.

Read: The affordable camera comeback

Want to get started with photography on the cheap? Jon Stapley looks at how budget cameras have made a big comeback. Read More

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The new Nikon Z8 has arrived. Is it the fast-shooting, hard-wearing D850 successor that wildlife photographers have been waiting for?

Read: The Nikon Z8 | a mirrorless D850 at last

The new Nikon Z8 has arrived. Is it the fast-shooting, hard-wearing D850 successor that wildlife photographers have been waiting for? Read More

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Sennheiser offers some of the best audio equipment on the market - we should know - we use their kit all the time. Together, with Sennheiser, we've highlighted some key products to look out for!

Read: In talks with | Sennheiser

Sennheiser offers some of the best audio equipment on the market - we should know - we use their kit all the time. Together, with Sennheiser, we've highlighted some key products to look out for! Read More

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Sigma launches new I series lenses

Read: Sigma launches new I series lenses

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras the new ‘I Series’ lenses offer beautiful optical quality in compact form Read More

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Sony FX6 | The smallest of Sony’s Cinema Line cameras

Read: Sony FX6 | The smallest of Sony’s Cinema Line cameras

The new FX6 completes the trio that is the Cinema Line range of professional cinema cameras by Sony. Here, we dive into its features Read More

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO announced

Read: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO announced

The new high-resolution telephoto from Olympus is here, plus some serious firmware updates for the OM-D E-M1X Read More

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DJI announces the new Mini 2

Read: DJI announces the new Mini 2

If you’re looking to enter the world of drones then this latest release from DJI might be the one for you Read More

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Panasonic unveils S 85mm F1.8 lens and firmware updates

Read: Panasonic unveils S 85mm F1.8 lens and firmware updates

The Lumix S series gets a new short telephoto, and a host of Lumix S and G cameras are getting new firmware – here’s what you need to know Read More

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Canon EOS C70 | The first RF-mount cinema camera

Read: Canon EOS C70 | The first RF-mount cinema camera

The next-generation RF mount comes to Canon’s cinema range. We dive into the feature-set of the Canon EOS C70 Read More

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The new Sony A7C | The smallest, lightest full-frame camera ever made

Read: The new Sony A7C | The smallest, lightest full-frame camera ever made

A new family member in the A7 series?! Read on for everything you need to know about the new Sony A7C Read More

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