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Ricoh Imaging introduces Pentax full-frame 24-70mm lens

Read: Ricoh Imaging introduces Pentax full-frame 24-70mm lens

Pentax’s new high-performance zoom is designed for use with K-mount cameras, and offers full-frame coverage Read More

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The Latest Pro Video Cameras at IBC 2015

Read: The Latest Pro Video Cameras at IBC 2015

The Wex Video team were at the annual International Broadcast Conference in Amsterdam this weekend and caught up on the latest cutting-edge developments in pro video. Read More

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5 Things You Need To Know About The New Sony Alpha a7S II

Read: 5 Things You Need To Know About The New Sony Alpha a7S II

Sony has announced the follow-up to its popular video-specialist Alpha mirrorless camera, the Sony Alpha a7S, with the new a7S II. Here’s what we know so far… Read More

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Nikon announces three new lenses, including a super-telephoto offering

Read: Nikon announces three new lenses, including a super-telephoto offering

Nikon has announced three new lenses to its lineup, with glass that will appeal to a range of different photographers. Read More

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New GoPro HERO4 Session Availability

Read: New GoPro HERO4 Session Availability

Action camera giant GoPro has announced its smallest, lightest and most convenient GoPro camera to date, the GoPro HERO4 Session. Read More

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Nikon Releases Three Pro-quality Lenses

Read: Nikon Releases Three Pro-quality Lenses

An awesome selection of high-standard lenses from the Nikon stables this morning, including 500mm and 600mm super-telephotos promising the lightest build in their class, and a wide travel zoom. Read More

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New Cameras from Canon, Sony, Olympus and Ricoh Imaging

Read: New Cameras from Canon, Sony, Olympus and Ricoh Imaging

DSLRs and CSCs have been grabbing the headlines lately but a raft of announcements from camera manufacturers has seen this week’s attention shift towards compacts. Read More

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Gear of the Year Awards 2015 – Vote Now!

Read: Gear of the Year Awards 2015 – Vote Now!

The aim of the Gear of the Year Awards is to recognise and honour the best photography products, retailers and distributors in the UK. Read More

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Pentax K-3 II announced

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Ricoh Imaging has announced the Pentax K-3 II DSLR, an upgraded version of the flagship K-3 model. Read More

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Wex shortlisted for the Which? Best Retailer Award

Read: Wex shortlisted for the Which? Best Retailer Award

Wex Photographic has been shortlisted for the 2015 Best Retailer Award by Which? magazine. Read More

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Nikon D7200 announced 

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Nikon D7200 arrives to head up the company's DX range of DSLRs. Read on to find out what's new. Read More

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II announced

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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 II arrives with a 40MP composite shot mode and the ‘world’s most powerful in-body five-axis IS system’. Read on to find out what else is new. Read More

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Fuji X-A2: New CSC with 175° tilting LCD

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The most junior model in the company's CSC line, the Fuji X-A2 features a selfie-friendly LCD screen and a new kit optic.  Read More

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CES 2015: Nikon D5500 announced

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Nikon has refreshed its DSLR stable with the Nikon D5500. Read on to find out what's new. Read More

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Canon EOS 700D walkthrough 

Read: Canon EOS 700D walkthrough [video]

Fancy seeing the Canon EOS 700D in action? We take a closer look at its various features in our video walkthrough. Read More

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II announced [video preview]

Read: Canon EOS 7D Mark II announced [video preview]

Canon has refreshed its enthusiast DSLR line with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, its flagship APS-C DSLR. Read about what’s new and check out our video preview. Read More

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Samsung NX1 unveiled: 28MP Compact System Camera with 4k video recording   

Read: Samsung NX1 unveiled: 28MP Compact System Camera with 4k video recording

Samsung has revealed its flagship NX1 mirrorless model, with a 28MP APS-C sensor, 15fps and 4k video. Check out what else is new and our hands-on body tour. Read More

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Fuji X-T1: New Graphite Silver edition unveiled

Read: Fuji X-T1: New Graphite Silver edition unveiled

Fuji has announced a Graphite Silver version of its popular X-T1 model, which arrives with a handful of adjustments over the existing black version. Read More

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Fuji X100T announced: New X-series compact with ‘world’s first’ electronic rangefinder

Read: Fuji X100T announced: New X-series compact with ‘world’s first’ electronic rangefinder

The Fuji X100T follows the company's X100 and X100S models, and arrives with the 'world's first electronic rangefinder'. Read on to see what else is new.... Read More

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Read: Panasonic FZ1000: World’s first compact with 4K video recording

12 June 2014: New FZ1000 model combines large sensor with superzoom optic and 4K video recording. Read More

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