The Fixation Blog
With over 30 years experience in the photographic industry, our knowledgeable team brings you the latest news from the imaging world, repair tips, in-depth product reviews and behind the scene stories from top photographers in the industry.
Fixation was established in 1988 and we are the go-to-place for repairs and pro equipment advice and sales. Our reviews include products from top brands such as Canon, Nikon, Leica, Fujifilm, Hasselblad and Sony and we have worked with a huge number of established photographers to bring you insights and tips about their work.
In the Tips & Tricks section, you can find a series of handy tips from our experienced technicians on how to keep your gear in tip-top working order.
Articles in the Close Up section take an in-depth look at particular features of modern mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
The EOS R8 is an ideal step into full frame photography to get the most out of the Canon RF lens lineup.
Nikon have launched two prime lenses at impressive extremes the portrait heavyweight Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S and the lighweight pancake Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8
Sony launches the A7R V mirrorless full frame digital camera body with a powerhouse 61 megapixel sensor supported by a new processing engine to get the best from every pixel.
Following the death of Her Magesty the Queen the UK’s and world’s press will be arriving in London. From Thursday...
Learn MoreGreat for details as well as environmental portraits and general views the RF 24mm f1.8 Macro IS STM will be in the kit bag for photographers for weddings, travel, street, portraits, vlogging and more.
Profoto has a new trigger to control their impressive range of flash heads, and a new head, the smallest in their range, the A2
Nikon has launched its first super-telephoto prime lens for the mirrorless Z series. Perfect for sport and wildlife this lens gives the Z system extra reach with a built in 1.4x teleconverter.
We round up the latesr APS-C format sensor mirrorless digital cameras including Canon R7 and Fujifilm X-H2S camera bodies as well ad NIkon and Sony options.
Fixation repairs service update.
Sony launches the FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens the second generation of the workhorse wide to standard to short-telephoto lens that powers countless professional photographers around the world.
We speak to Olivia Harris about Shot by Women a new image library launching on International Women's Day 2022
We round up the telephoto lenses available in the Canon RF range for mirrorless cameras including two blockbuster super telephoto optics pushing the boundaries of Canon lens craft.
Our technicians clean camera check and clean DSLR and Mirrorless sensors every day. We asked them the best way to check for dust or oil on an imaging sensor.
A solar eclipse is definitely a photo-worthy event but, just like looking into the sun, pointing your camera at the sun can have damaging consequences.
A camera strap isn't something you spend too much time thinking about but keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't become twisted and frayed over time.
With Easter rapidly approaching and Spring just around the corner, now is a good time to check that your camera is in good working order and that all important sensor is free from dust.
Li-ion batteries don't suffer the same memory problems as the old NiCad versions used to, but they still need a certain degree of maintenance to ensure they keep running as long as possible.
Lens cleaning is not a particularly difficult task, but certain precautions should be taken to ensure you minimise the risk of scratching the front element.
Our technicians share their knowledge of how to best look after your camera's sensor.
If certain functions on your DSLR stops working as expected, it might be that you need to perform a full reset on your camera.
Leaving your camera in the sun can cause a lot of damage, especially if you don't have a cap on the lens!
The small squares of plastic and silicon that we entrust our images to need a bit of TLC to keep them working properly.
Polypropylene, or ‘Peli’ cases are a great solution for transporting camera gear but not so good for storing your kit.
Leaving alkaline batteries in equipment can lead to expensive damage if they leak. Play it safe and store them separately.
Whether you’re using the super-speedy A9 II, the ultra-sensitive A7S III or the high-resolution A7R IV, you’re absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to Sony lenses.
We explore the Canon EOS R system and answer the essential question for every camera system: "What are the lenses like?”
Watch our dicussion with Bette Lynch about her work with Action Aid: Establishing the Women by Women campaign, and about her career comissioning photographers across the globe.
We speak to Olivia Harris about Shot by Women a new image library launching on International Women's Day 2022
As the Assignments 2021 exhibition prepares to open, we chatted to Samir Hussein to get the story behind his shot of Stormzy
As the Assignments 2021 exhibition prepares to open, we chatted to Hollie Adams to get the story behind her shot of Dominic Cummings
Thinking of starting a YouTube channel, or sharing videos of your exploits on Facebook, Instagram or another social media platform?...
Learn MoreIntroducing Nathan Wake our new B2B Account Manager in the Fixation sales team.
Having recently introduced its S-line of pro-grade lenses, which includes a trilogy of f/2.8 zooms Nikon has made its Z lens range cater for all needs and all budgets.
Now that optical technology is improving and lenses like the 100-400mm are getting lighter and lighter, carrying a broad-range telephoto zoom lens could make more sense than carrying around multiple telephoto prime lenses.
At Fixation we’ve long rated the 100-400mm lens and someone who firmly agrees is Richard Pohle, staff photographer at The Times.
I knew I’d made the right decision, as image quality for me is paramount.
If you’ve been following the latest camera releases, like the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony A7S III, then you’ve probably heard about CFexpress.
In this article, we run through the adapter options for mounting EF lenses to EOS R bodies and explain how you really can get the best of both worlds.
Fujifilm has pumped its latest technology into the new X-Pro3 rangefinder digital body. Fujifilm prove that, as ever, they are brave enough to be different with a camera dedicated to their stills heritage.
A camera strap isn't something you spend too much time thinking about but keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't become twisted and frayed over time.
A camera strap isn't something you spend too much time thinking about but keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't become twisted and frayed over time.
A camera strap isn't something you spend too much time thinking about but keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't become twisted and frayed over time.
A camera strap isn't something you spend too much time thinking about but keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't become twisted and frayed over time.
We take an in-depth look at Fujifilm's X series cameras and look at the respective features of the different models
We take an in-depth look at Sony's E-Mount cameras and walk you through the features of each respective model
When Canon announced that it would be bringing its C-Log colour profile to the 5D Mk IV, things suddenly got very interesting for DSLR videographers...
We take an in-depth look at the different AF modes and settings on the Sony a9 and explain best practices for different situations.
Canon’s EOS 5D Mark IV lists video recording as one of its main features – we take a look at...
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At Fixation we’ve long rated the 100-400mm lens and someone who firmly agrees is Richard Pohle, staff photographer at The Times.
Today Nikon announced their new flagship DSLR the Nikon D6. Alongside the Canon EOS 1DX mark III and the Sony...
Learn MoreOne of the biggest, best surprises of 2018 was Canon’s announcement of its full-frame mirrorless EOS R system. No longer...
Learn MoreWildlife pro Chris Schmid tells us why his Alpha mirrorless cameras have changed the way he shoots the natural world....
Learn MoreIn a world of full-frame mirrorless cameras and DSLRs with ever-spiralling megapixel counts, do Micro Four Thirds cameras have a...
Learn MoreMirrorless shooters have been singing the praises of Fujifilm’s flagship X-T2 ever since it arrived on the scene and it’s...
Learn MoreThe Fujifilm X-H1 is a serious attempt by Fuji to start courting pro video shooters and hybrid photo/video content creators....
Learn MoreLongtime Nikon user Holly Wren pitches the Nikon D850 against her trusted D800.
Holly Wren was looking for a wireless tethering solution and discovered the CamRanger. See what she thought of this nifty little box.
London based portrait photographer Nyla Sammons pitches the Canon EOS 5D Mk IV against her trusty 5D Mk III.
Holly Wren reviews the Profoto A1 - dubbed the world’s smallest studio flash - and explains how it fits in with her style of shooting.
Portrait and commercial photographer Holly Wren tests the Profoto B2 and shows what can be achieved with a simple one-light setup.
As both a stand-up comedian and a photographer, Steve Best enjoys unparalleled access behind the closed doors of the comedy circuit.
We talk to Guardian photographer Sean Smith about his 2019 election project, a possible switch to Sony and why he keeps returning to report on Baghdad.
If you happened to pass the Houses of Parliament over a recent bank holiday weekend, you may have spotted some of Simon Reed’s handiwork
Born and raised in the capital, photographer Peter Dazeley has London in his bones. We were thrilled he found the time to chat with us about his life, his career, and most importantly, photography.
Tolga Akmen is a freelance press photographer shooting the news in the heart of London for Agence France-Presse (AFP), it’s his job to chase down the latest big stories, get cosy with the famous and the powerful, and every day find an informative new angle for the various ongoing political dramas that surround us.
Shooting portraits, travelling the world, capturing sports stars at the peak of their prowess – Nyla Sammons certainly keeps busy. Read on to find out about photographing badass women, shooting the aftermath of the 2016 election in New York, and more…
Louise Murray is a freelance photojournalist at the forefront of issues around ecology, nature, environmentalism and science. She has traveled from pole to pole, to shoot critical stories on the natural world.
Read on for stories of the glory days of Fleet Street, being told off by the Queen herself and moving from press to studio as we profile Mauro Carraro
Sport has its legends of course, but sports photography does too, and one character who could lay a serious claim to the title is Dickie Pelham.
Almost 34 years ago a young Mark Allan grabbed a camera, lens and a few rolls of film and drove down to Live Aid, ticket in hand, ready to capture some shots.
Neil Emmerson, aka The Travelling Photographer, has photographed just about every major city in the world during his 30 year career.
Ingrid Abery is one of finest marine sports photographers around and for the last 20 years she has photographed the yachting world’s most famous boat races.