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.
Congratulations to our competition winner Peter Tarry. His image was chosen by critically acclaimed Sports Photographer, Bob Martin. Bob says...
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Following Fuji’s announcement of the much anticipated X-T2, we are pleased to invite our customers to a special hands-on preview...
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Fujifilm’s new X-T2 offers super-fast autofocus, a weather-sealed body and exceptional image quality. Is this the moment to switch to...
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For our new blog series, we’ll be wresting a few members of the Fixation team away from their regular duties...
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We’re offering all photographers, working or visiting this year’s Wimbledon Tennis tournament, the chance to win Bob Martin’s fantastic book,...
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We take a closer look at the video functionality on the Sony A7S II Sony’s A7S II has fast become one...
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We grab a quick chat with pro sports photographer Dickie Pelham about his time with the latest Canon flagship DSLR ...
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Once solely the province of studio and fashion photographers due to the bulk of the kit involved,...
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Canon has refreshed its Speedlite flash family with the 600EX II-RT, a new flagship model with burst shooting as its focus....
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Next week, on Thursday 21st April, Her Majesty The Queen will celebrate her 90th birthday. @BBCOne will broadcast a new...
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The Light Shaping Company, Profoto, offer new lightweight modifiers for their portable OCF flash units the B2 and B1 ranges....
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New kit announced by Fujifilm including the long awaited X-Pro2 and an updated X-E2s This morning two new cameras hit...
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October & November sees the East London photography festival, Photomonth come to Fixation. An exclusive showcase featuring iconic images spanning...
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Susannah Ireland travels to West Delhi to photograph a fascinating and threatened community General view of the Kathputli slum...
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Paula Stevens co-owned the business with Mike Allen for 28 years and was the driving force behind Fixation. She was a...
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Fujifilm’s X-T2 arrived with an overhauled AF system and a strong focus on moving subjects. We take a closer look....
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From teenager to manager of the Canon side, it’s Mick Edwards featuring in the latest of our Fixation team blogs...
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Louise Murray dons her diving gear to photograph the Atlantic bluefin tuna Captured endangered Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus,...
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We talk to Hugo Pettit about breaking the mould of sun-and-sand surfing photography when he caught some waves in Scotland
This week, we sit down for a chat with the newest member of Fixation’s senior team, pro video expert, avid...
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