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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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
Canon launches 470EX-AI Speedlite
Canon have announced the 470EX-AI Speedlite - a revolutionary new flashgun that that incorporates an Auto Intelligent Bounce technology.
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.
Behind The Scenes | NPS Head, Rob MacNeice
For over forty five years, Nikon Professional Services (NPS) has supported working professional photographers
Behind The Scenes | CPS Head, Frankie Jim
Since its inception almost 20 years ago, Canon Professional Services has proved to be a valuable source of information, inspiration... 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.
Behind The Scenes | Wimbledon with Toby Melville
As celebrated as the traditional strawberries & cream, Wimbledon fortnight is well underway and both the permanent and temporary inhabitants... Learn More
Be there first. Leave last. Never give up.
It’s official. Getty Images news photographer Jeff Mitchell is one of the best ‘capture the moment’ professionals on the planet.... Learn More
On the Trail of Iberian Lynx
Nature photographer Luke Massey goes hunting for images of one of the rarest of rare cats © Luke Massey I... Learn More