Category: News

  • Canon EOS 700D & Canon EOS 100D Details

    Two new entry level SLRs from Canon today, the Canon EOS 700D and the Canon EOS 100D. Canon EOS 700D Details The latest in a long line of Canon entry level SLRs, the EOS 700D has an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor. It can capture images at a frame rate of 5 frames per second, and […]

  • New Feature: Price Drop Filters

    A new registered user feature is now available – filters on the photography price drops. As there are now around 2500 products on the site, the price drops list is normally quite long. With the new feature you can choose to see price drops only from specified manufacturers. To use the new feature, login and […]

  • New Nikon 80-400mm VR Lens

    Nikon have announced a new version of the popular FX format 80-400mm VR lens. The original 80-400mm VR was the first Nikon lens to feature vibration reduction, and in the intervening years the technology has improved. The new version of the lens therefore has an updated VR system, capable of a four stop compensation – […]

  • New Nikon D7100 Details

    Nikon have today announced the Nikon D7100 DX format digital SLR camera. It features a 24 megapixel sensor, a 51-point AF system and an ISO range of 100-6400, extendable to 25600. The D7100 can shoot at a speed of 6 frames per second (and 7 fps in its 1.3X crop mode). The 1.3X crop mode […]

  • Sony NEX-3N Compact System Camera Details

    The Sony NEX-3N compact system camera has been announced. It features a 16 megapixel APS CMOS sensor and an ISO range up 16000. The 7.5cm LCD screen can be flipped through 180 degrees, to make it easy to take self portraits. The camera body has a zoom lever, which can be used to zoom on […]

  • Sony a58 Announcement & Details

    A new SLT camera from Sony, the Sony a58, has been announced. Featuring a 20 megapixel APS CMOS sensor, it offers shooting at up to 8 frames per second. The ISO range is a modest 100 to 16000. As with other Sony SLTs it has image stabilisation built into the body, and is compatible with […]

  • New Snapfish UK Codes

    Code: SFUK87 Promotion: Buy 50 prints and get 100 free Expiry: 28-02-2013 Code: SFUK26 Promotion: Spend £20 and get 20% off Expiry: 28-02-2013 Code: SFUK110 Promotion: Spend £25 on photo books and get 25% off Expiry: 28-02-2013 Code: SFUK95 Promotion: 50% off all photo calendars Expiry: 28-02-2013 Code: SFUK111 Promotion: 30% off cards – Valentine’s […]

  • Pentax K-5 II & K-5 IIs Firmware Update V1.01

    Owners of the Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs cameras have a update to firmware version 1.01 available. The new firmware provides the option to adjust monitor contrast, and offers “improved stability for general performance”. You can find the update and details here.

  • Jessops in Administration

    Sad to report that Jessops have gone into administration today. With around 190 stores, it is bad news for their employees. The administrators say there will be store closures, and it is not certain whether or not any of the business can be saved. Following last year’s loss of Comet, and the death of the […]

  • New Compact Cameras From Nikon, Canon

    Nikon Coolpix S2700 The new Nikon Coolpix S2700 has a slim 20.7 mm body and comes in a range of colours (some complete with line art). It features a 6x optical zoom lens and a 16 megapixel CCD image sensor. You also get a 2.7 inch LCD screen and HD (720p) movie recording. Nikon Coolpix […]