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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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 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.
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 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 MoreOn the 1st February, Panasonic launched its latest cameras, the Lumix S1 and LUMIX S1R. Designed for photography and video, the...
Learn MoreThe Fujifilm X-T3 features a new X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine for the delivery of...
Learn MoreCanon once again revolutionises the future of photography and filmmaking with pioneering, new EOS R System. Canon unveiled the first...
Learn MoreMeet the groundbreaking Z series Nikon announces the release of the full-frame, Nikon FX format mirrorless cameras, the Nikon Z 7...
Learn MoreSony have announced the a7 III, an update to the popular 24MP a7 II, incorporating many of the improvements recently...
Learn MoreCanon have announced the 470EX-AI Speedlite - a revolutionary new flashgun that that incorporates an Auto Intelligent Bounce technology.
Fujifilm have this morning announced a new high-performance camera in the X Series range featuring in-camera image stabilisation - the flagship X-H1
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Learn MoreWe spoke to celebrity portrait and commercial sports photographer, Ian Derry about his experience with the new Zeiss Otus lenses.
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Learn MoreIt’s official. Getty Images news photographer Jeff Mitchell is one of the best ‘capture the moment’ professionals on the planet....
Learn MoreNature photographer Luke Massey goes hunting for images of one of the rarest of rare cats © Luke Massey I...
Learn MoreMost professional photographers would be happy running their own picture agency, but London-based freelance photographer Daniel Hambury doesn’t believe in...
Learn MoreStuart Freedman was born in London and has been a photographer since 1991. His work has been published in, amongst...
Learn MoreMexico’s Baja Peninsula, home to the San Ignacio Lagoon, is one of the most remarkable places on earth according to Chris...
Learn MorePaul Stewart, Night Picture Editor at the Daily Express and documentary photojournalist, has worked in the imaging industry for over...
Learn MoreIt’s very easy to focus on the visual side of video production, but sound recording plays a huge role in...
Learn MoreThis week we chat to Melanie Stanton who heads Fixation’s Service Administration team. As head of the administration team,...
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