NEWS

Firmware updates for six Fujifilm cameras

New firmware is available for Fujifilm’s GFX100 II, GFX100S II, X-T5, X-S20 and X-T50 interchangeable-lens cameras as well as the fixed-lens X100VI model.

Panasonic adds G97 and TZ99 cameras to its line-up

Panasonic has released details of its new Lumix G97 Micro Four Thirds interchangeable-lens camera and the latest addition to the popular TZ line of compact fixed-lens cameras, the TZ99.

Firmware updates for Leica D-Lux 8 and Nikon Z9

Firmware update 1.4.0 is now available for the Leica D-Lux 8 and Nikon has released firmware version 5.10 for its Z9 camera.


REVIEWS

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro lens

The FFII TS 100mm f/2.8 1:1 is the second of a pair of Laowa tilt/shift macro lenses with a longer focal length but retaining the fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.

Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro lens

One of two new manual focus 1:1 macro lenses from Laowa that are newly equipped with +/- 10 degrees tilt and +/- 12 mm shift controls.

ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2025

The latest edition of this popular editor adds GPU-accelerated AI functions for image upsizing and improves existing masking, sky replacement and asset management tools.

TIPS

Upscaling advancements in AI-based software

We look at whether the new AI-based upscaling tools in image editing software can make the megapixel race irrelevant.

Ansel Adams’ classic Zone System

Ansel Adams’ classic ‘Zone System’ remains relevant both technically and aesthetically for today’s digital photographers.

Bird photography tips

An introduction to bird photography – ethical considerations and how to avoid birds that swoop.

COMPETITIONS

A fly eating a fly

By Ros Osborne.

Twist and Dive

By Steven Genesin.

Pelican Art

By Les Ryan.



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