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Photokina 2012: Leica adds Live View and Full HD video to M range
Leica has introduced the new M, which brings Live View and Full HD video capabilities to its popular M rangefinder camera
Cameras 17 Sep 2012
Photokina 2012: Panasonic unveils Lumix GH3 camera
Panasonic has presented its Lumix GH3 Micro Four Third camera, which sports a 16.05-megapixel sensor
Cameras 17 Sep 2012
Samsung unveils Android-based Galaxy Camera
Samsung is bringing mobile technology to the compact camera market with the release of its Galaxy Camera, powered by Android
Cameras 29 Aug 2012
Nikon goes after camera phones, unveiling an Android-powered compact camera
Nikon will release its first Android-powered compact camera, the Coolpix S800c, which will let users download Google Play apps and, in effect, seamlessly share their images on the go
Compact Cameras 22 Aug 2012
Nikon announces J2, introduces few new features
Nikon has updated its 1 system with the release of the J2. However, the new compact interchangeable lens camera sports few new features compared to the one-year-old J1
Cameras 09 Aug 2012
Fujifilm's latest camera uses smartphones to stay connected
Fujifilm has introduced the FinePix F800EXR compact camera, which can connect to iOS and Android phones and tablets to record location data and transfer images for instant sharing
Cameras 25 Jul 2012
Canon enters mirrorless market, unveils EOS M system
Canon has introduced its EOS M compact interchangeable lens camera, which features an 18-megapixel APS-C-sized hybrid sensor
Cameras 23 Jul 2012
Panasonic unveils its Lumix G5 mirrorless camera
Panasonic introduces latest entry in its line of mirrorless compact cameras – the Lumix DMC-G5 – which uses a 16.05-megapixel sensor
Cameras 18 Jul 2012
Panasonic to invest in Olympus, news agency reports
Panasonic is said to make the final arrangements to invest up to $635m in Olympus, which would make Panasonic the largest shareholder in the company, the Kyodo news agency has reported
Cameras 06 Jun 2012
Fujifilm releases M-mount adapter for its X-Pro 1
Fujifilm has introduced a M-mount adapter that will allow X-Pro 1 users to fit Leica lenses to the firm's interchangeable lens camera system
Accessories 24 May 2012
Leica hints at video features in upcoming M10
Leica has hinted that it will introduce high-definition video recording features with its long-awaited M10 camera at Photokina this September.
Cameras 11 May 2012
Leica's new interchangeable lens camera system unlikely to be introduced in 2012
Leica has moved away from promises to introduce a new compact, interchangeable lens system at this year's Photokina, it has emerged after a series of interviews at a Berlin press event.
Cameras 11 May 2012
Nikon unveils new 40mm macro lens
Nikon is set to release a new lens - the AF-S DX Macro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G - designed for close-up photography
Lenses 12 Jul 2011
Technical Perspective: The best tilt-and-shift lenses
Product photography is mostly done on the cheap these days but, to capture the weight and depth of your subject for high-end applications, you’ll need to use tilt and shift. David Kilpatrick looks at...
Lenses 28 Jun 2011
Big glass: The best long fast lenses for action photographers
Their use of rare materials and complex construction means they command premium prices. All the same, long fast lenses are almost obligatory for action photographers. David Kilpatrick provides a guide...
Lenses 27 Jun 2011
Nikon sues Sigma over lens patent
Nikon is seeking an injunction against Sigma, as well as £96.4m in damages, for the alleged patent infringement of its vibration reduction technology used in interchangeable lenses
Lenses 25 May 2011
Canon confirms delays in release of telephoto lenses
The Tōhoku earthquake, which killed more than 24,000 people in Japan earlier this year, continues to affect the production of camera equipment as Canon now confirms that five of its upcoming lenses won't...
Lenses 25 May 2011
Tested: Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon’s acclaimed 35mm f/1.4 wide-angle finally got updated to include autofocus. Kevin Carter finds out whether it was worth the two-decade wait.
Prime Lenses 19 May 2011
Nikon confirms new 50mm f/1.8 prime lens
Nikon has confirmed persistent rumors with the announcement that it will release the new AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G prime lens this June
Prime Lenses 27 Apr 2011
Voigtländer prime lens offers close focus benefits
The Voigtländer 90/3.5 Apo-Lanthar SL II Close Focus prime lens for 35mm format cameras is a gem, finds BJP's reviewer Jonathan Eastland
Prime Lenses 06 Mar 2011
New pro lenses coming, says Canon
Canon has announced the development of a new telephoto zoom lens, which will feature an integrated focal length extender - the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4×
Lenses 07 Feb 2011
Sony continues on path to convergence
Sony has unveiled a new concept for a high-definition camcorder that will be compatible with most of its digital SLR lenses
DSLRs 18 Nov 2010
Canon forced to delay new pro lenses
Canon has announced that three of its new professional lenses - the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM - won't come out in December has planned
Lenses 02 Nov 2010
New tilt-and-shift lenses coming from Schneider Kreuznach
German lens maker Schneider Kreuznach has announced two new tilt-and-shift lenses for full-frame sensor digital SLRs and one for the Mamiya/Phase One system
Lenses 27 Sep 2010
Continuous lighting for stills and motion
If you’re venturing into HD video capture, you need to get familiar with continuous lighting. BJP tries out three of the best options at different price points, from a powerful new HMI priced several...
Lighting 01 Jun 2010
Bowens releases new Gemini lighting range
Bowens has unveiled its Gemini Classic range of monolight systems, which bring the firm's "reliability and accuracy" without the full complement of extras found on Bowens' Professional Gemini R range
Lighting 08 Apr 2010
Profoto Giant Reflector 180
Images that pop – that’s what Profoto’s mammoth light shapers offer. We test the 180cm Giant Reflector 180 on a fashion shoot.
Lighting 07 Apr 2010
Circle line
Ringflash is instantly recognisable and Broncolor, Elinchrom, Hensel and Profoto offer the highest quality look
Lighting 10 Feb 2010
Remote control
Wireless flash is often an essential at events but whether on-camera or triggered remotely, there are many options.
Lighting 27 Jan 2010
Different strokes
How best to light people, cars, paper and animals? Four innovative photographers explain their distinctive styles
Lighting 13 Jan 2010
Grand designs
Location lighting techniques for challenging, industrial-size subjects
Lighting 13 Jan 2010
Hedler continuous lights
Despite their bare features, Hedler's H25s continuous lighting tungsten heads impress
Lighting 09 Dec 2009
Bright sparks
Lighting accessories can completely change the look and feel of your photography, or simply make life much easier
Lighting 04 Nov 2009
Light work
Advances in wireless flash technology have made portable flash units more versatile than ever.
Lighting 30 Sep 2009
Pro selection
Michael Roscoe is the first person to test Bowens' new top-of-the-range Gemini flash heads
Lighting 12 Aug 2009
The right balance?
They're substantially smaller and lighter than their predecessors, but the most impressive thing about Hensel's new Porty Lithium lighting packs is their battery performance.
Lighting 08 Jul 2009
Tested: Capture One Pro 6
Phase One users are already familiar with Capture One Pro as their raw converter of choice, but has the workflow software kept up with its competition enough to appeal to other camera users? BJP tests...
Software 17 May 2011
Phase One launches Media Pro photo manager
One year after acquiring Microsoft's Expression Media, Phase One has released a new version of the asset management software under the name Media Pro
Software 10 May 2011
Canon updates Final Cut Pro plug-in
Canon will release this month an update to its EOS Movie plug-in, which has been designed to make editing of footage shot with one of its HDSLRs easier in Final Cut Pro
Software 08 Apr 2011
Adobe updates iPhone's Photoshop app
Adobe has updated its Photoshop Express application for iPhones and iPads
Software 16 Mar 2011
Anthropics updates Portrait Professional, offers discount
The firm behind Portrait Professional has released version 10 of the retouching software, and is offering special launch discounts
Software 16 Mar 2011
Adobe updates Lightroom and Camera Raw
Adobe has released updates to its Lightroom and Camera Raw software, offering support for 20 new cameras and lenses
Software 13 Mar 2011
Phase One adds Profoto plug-in to Capture One
Phase One and Profoto continue their collaboration with the release of a new lighting control tool in the Capture One workflow and image management software
Software 07 Mar 2011
Phase One unveils Capture One 6
Phase One has brought a major update to its digital photo workflow software - Capture One 6
Software 01 Dec 2010
Anthropics offers Portrait Professional discount
The firm behind the Portrait Professional retouching software is now offering a 50% discount
Software 10 Sep 2010
Corel updates its PaintShop Photo Pro suite
Corel has released PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Ultimate, which adds a series of new editing tools and website design software to the photo editing suite.
Software 07 Sep 2010
Canon releases Final Cut Pro plug-in
Canon has released a new Final Cut Pro plug-in to enhance and simplify the editing of footage shot using the firm's HD-DSLRs
Software 26 Aug 2010
Nikon's built-in projector cam just got brighter
Nikon unveils two new cameras and updates its View NX software to add movie editing.
Compact Cameras 17 Aug 2010
Impossible aims to bridge digital and analogue gap with Instant Lab
Impossible is raising funds to create its first hardware device since it revived Polaroid's celebrated instant film
Instant Cameras 11 Sep 2012
Apple releases retina display-ready MacBook Pro
Apple has unveiled a new version of its MacBook Pro notebook, featuring a retina display, with more than five million pixels in a 4.46-pound body
Accessories 11 Jun 2012
Fujifilm releases M-mount adapter for its X-Pro 1
Fujifilm has introduced a M-mount adapter that will allow X-Pro 1 users to fit Leica lenses to the firm's interchangeable lens camera system
Accessories 24 May 2012
Apple's new iPad: Made for photographers?
Apple’s latest iPad, which features a retina display, is an excellent tool to showcase photography – but what portfolio app should photographers use? Olivier Laurent tests the device and looks at the...
Accessories 15 May 2012
Hasselblad answers Leica on lens adapter release
Hasselblad has welcomed Leica's release of an adapter for Hasselblad lenses to be fitted on a S2 medium format camera, arguing that it shows Hasselblad lenses' "superiority"
Medium Format Cameras 15 May 2012
Leica dramatically expands S system with Hasselblad lens adapter
Leica is expanding the attractiveness of its medium format camera system with the launch of a new adapter that will allow all Hasselblad H-system lenses to be mounted to the Leica S2 camera
Medium Format Cameras 10 May 2012
Nikon unveils social sharing-enabled digital SLR
Nikon has unveiled a new accessory, which combined with the new D3200 announced today, will allow users to share their images on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter via their smartphones
DSLRs 19 Apr 2012
The best studio lighting equipment and props
This month, we've asked our lighting expert Michael Roscoe to name the favourite lighting and accessory products, from a reflector that will set you back thousands of pounds to an effective prop that costs...
Lighting 12 Mar 2012
Kodak hikes prices on all films
Less than a week after Kodak announced it was discontinuing its line of colour reversal films, BJP can confirm that all remaining Kodak films will see their prices increase by 15%
Accessories 10 Mar 2012
Apple unveils "the new iPad", introduces new photography features
With its new retina display, the new version of its iPhoto app and its five-element fast lens, Apple's new iPad sports a wide array of new features destined to photographers
Accessories 08 Mar 2012
What are the best studio backgrounds for photographers?
Are you Arctic White or Fashion Grey? Or perhaps you’d prefer the Titanic’s stairs to its grand ballroom? Welcome to the world of backgrounds. David Kilpatrick provides the lowdown on what’s available...
Accessories 07 Mar 2012
Bowens launches videography and broadcast division
Bowens, a lighting equipment manufacturer, is launching a new commercial entity aimed at videographers and broadcasters
Manufacturers 15 Feb 2012
Switzerland-based Ilford acquired
Five years after being saved by a Tokyo-based paper company, Ilford is changing hands after being acquired by British private equity firm Paradigm Global Partners
Printing 07 Apr 2010
Photobooks for all
Digital print technology has opened the rarefied world of book printing to all photographers. We explore the options for DIY publishing
Books 31 Mar 2010
Fujifilm kills three pro films
Fujifilm Professional is phasing out three of its black-and-white and colours films due to low sales. Neopan 400 120, Superia Reala 35mm and Pro 160S 35mm will soon disappear from the shelves
Printing 11 Mar 2010
Is the end of E6 film processing nigh?
E6 processing is on its last legs, with only “months” left. That’s the verdict of one London pro lab, but others say there’s still life in the much-loved film
Printing 03 Mar 2010
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