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.
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New releases from Sony | Fuji | Canon and Sigma
Sony introduces high-resolution Alpha 7R IV Camera with world’s first 61.0 MP back-illuminated full-frame image sensor The Sony A7R IV... Learn More
Fixation in Manchester
We are excited to announce the opening of the new Fixation service in Manchester on July 17th.
Sony Summer Cashback
Claim cashback on Sony A7 series camera bodies, G-master prime lenses, zooms and more.
Fixation supports Sony PRO events this summer
We are sending a some of our Sony technicians to a famous south west London postcode join the Sony PRO Support team. They be set up nearby to a famous tennis tournament to provide on the spot cleaning, checkups and minor repairs for all the Sony mirrorless cameras and E-mount lenses.
Sony announces two new telephoto lenses
Sony have just announced two releases in their ever growing E-mount lens lineup. The FE 600mm f/4.0 GM OSS and FE 200-600mm f/ 5.6-6.3 are both super-telephoto optics built to withstand the rigours of professional use.
New Fujifilm GFX 100 announced
Fujifilm have this morning announced a new high-performance camera in the X Series range featuring in-camera image stabilisation - the flagship X-H1
Nikon | Canon | Fujifilm new releases
Nikon today introduces the first of the f2.8 pro lenses for Nikon Z. The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is a... Learn More
Panasonic launched the new S1 and S1R cameras
On the 1st February, Panasonic launched its latest cameras, the Lumix S1 and LUMIX S1R. Designed for photography and video, the... Learn More
Fujifilm X-T3 unveiled
The Fujifilm X-T3 features a new X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine for the delivery of... Learn More
Canon announces new mirrorless camera and lenses
Canon once again revolutionises the future of photography and filmmaking with pioneering, new EOS R System. Canon unveiled the first... Learn More
Nikon announces new mirrorless cameras and lenses
Meet the groundbreaking Z series Nikon announces the release of the full-frame, Nikon FX format mirrorless cameras, the Nikon Z 7... Learn More
Sony launches new a7 III
Sony have announced the a7 III, an update to the popular 24MP a7 II, incorporating many of the improvements recently... Learn More
Tips & Tricks | The importance of a UV filter
The next time you buy a lens, do you really want to take the risk and leave the front element unprotected?
Tips & Tricks | IS & VR Lens Care
Image stabilisation is a common feature on modern lenses, but how many of us are looking after our lenses properly?
Tips & Tricks | Keep a close eye on your Nikkor lenses
Here’s a useful tip for Nikon users: You see this screw? This 2mm screw that can be found tucked on the side of the bayonet on all Nikkor lenses? Well, if it falls off it can cause a lot of expensive damage!
Tips & Tricks | Backing up your camera settings
Modern DSLR menus have a plethora of customisation options available and most photographers will spend time fine tuning their cameras... Learn More
Tips & Tricks | Keep your camera bag clean
When was the last time you vacuumed your camera bag? It may seem obvious but a dirty camera bag can have a... Learn More
Tips & Tricks | Take care with memory cards
We’ve all been in that situation – your memory card is full and you have to quickly change cards without... Learn More
Tips & Tricks | Keeping your sensor clean
As we’re all painfully aware, dust is the bane of all DSLR photographers and it seems that no matter how... Learn More
Gumball 3000 | Shooting with the Sony A7S II & FS7 II
Hugo Pettit recounts Gumball 3000: A mass collection of supercars, taking on a 3,000 mile journey from Riga to Mykonos in the summer of 2017.
The people of Oaxaca | Holly Wren
Portrait photographer Holly Wren visits Oaxaca to photograph the Dia De Los Muertos celebrations.
Using Fill-In Flash | Jack Terry
Fixation ambassador Jack Terry discusses his methods for using fill-in flash to achieve natural looking outdoor commercial shots.
Daniel Kemeys | 10 Days, One Road
Daniel Kemeys is a visual effects artists for Framestore and the brains behind the exquisite ’10 Days, One Road’
London Theatres | Peter Dazeley
Peter Dazeley discusses his new book, London Theatres and tells the story behind working on the project.
Fixation Team | Canon Technicians (Part 2)
In part two of our Canon technicians feature we meet the rest of the team who work hard to keep... Learn More
Fixation Team | Nikon Technicians (Part 2)
In part two of our Nikon technicians feature we meet the rest of the team who work hard to keep... Learn More
Fixation Team | Canon Technicians (Part 1)
Our Canon technicians are a talented bunch of rascals, hidden away in our Kennington workshop, feverishly fixing any body, lens... Learn More
Fixation Team | Nikon Technicians (Part 1)
Our Nikon technicians are a dedicated team of specialists and can turn their hands to almost any repairs on bodies,... Learn More
Behind the Scenes | Naturally Country
Travel and editorial photographer Lauren MacNeish discovers small-town USA, taking in rural towns and National parks.
Behind the Scenes | An Arctic Adventure
James Morgan tells us about a recent photographic assignment that had him braving the bitter cold on the Arctic Ocean.... Learn More
Nikon 100th Anniversary | Interview
To celebrate Nikon’s 100th anniversary, we interview Northern Europe Marketing Director, Jeremy Gilbert.
Close-up: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Video Options
We drill deep into the video functionality offered by Canon’s 4K-shooting EOS-1D X Mark II Canon’s flagship EOS DSLR,... Learn More
Close-up: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Autofocus System
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II arrives with a revised 61-point AF system – we take a closer look. Canon... Learn More
Close Up: Nikon D5 AF Options
The arrival of the Nikon D5 and D500 saw the company debuting a Multi-CAM 20K focusing module, which updates the... Learn More
Zeiss Otus lenses | Reviewed by Ian Derry
We spoke to celebrity portrait and commercial sports photographer, Ian Derry about his experience with the new Zeiss Otus lenses.
Bob Martin tests the Sony A9
Bob Martin is a multi-award winning sports photographer specialising in shooting sports and action pictures for advertising, corporate and editorial... Learn More
Jack Terry tests the Sony A9
Fixation ambassador Jack Terry is a successful lifestyle and advertising photographer and works with high profile brands such as Audi,... Learn More
Shooting Weddings with the Fuji GFX 50S
North West-based photographer David Stanbury reckons he has the best job in the world. For the last 20+ years, alongside... Learn More
Hands On | Sony A9 (brief) Review
It’s not often we get our hands on a camera before it’s been released, so when Sony kindly offered us... Learn More
Fuji GFX 50S | A Working Day With A New Camera System
Paul Stewart, Night Picture Editor at the Daily Express and documentary photojournalist, has worked in the imaging industry for over... Learn More
Close Up | Leica SL
Fixation Ambassador Hugo Pettit and his shooting partner Finn Pomeroy put the Leica SL through its paces on a recent... Learn More
Hasselblad X1D: Hands-on review
Swedish manufacturer Hasselblad has introduced the the X1D – the world’s first medium-format camera based on a mirrorless design.... Learn More
ProFiles | Helen Cathcart
Lifestyle photographer Helen Cathcart has featured in countless renowned publications. Here she explains how she started.
ProFiles | Mark Lloyd
We speak to sailing and marine photographer Mark Lloyd about shooting fiercely competitive races and keeping his kit waterproof!
ProFiles | Paul Cooper
A veteran of photographing sport stars in the studio, Paul Cooper is the subject of our latest ProFile
ProFiles | Ian Derry
Ian Derry has seen some of the world’s most famous faces pass before his lens. We catch up with him to talk photography