Photokina only takes place once very two years, so there's been much excitement and speculation around the cameras, lenses, photo printers and other photographic tools and accessories announced at Photokina 2012 in Cologne.
The show opened to the press yesterday, so TechRadar was of course there to cover all the breaking news and get a first peek at the newest cameras and imaging technology on offer.
Here are some of the key announcements we've seen at Photokina 2012 so far.
Canon at Photokina 2012
Canon used Photokina as a chance to reveal the Canon EOS 6D DSLR and Canon S110, Canon G15 and Canon SX50 compact cameras.
The Canon EOS 6D is similar in size and weight to the EOS 60D, making it the world's lightest DSLR to feature a full-frame CMOS sensor. The 20.2 megapixel camera is also the first Canon DSLR to feature Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity, for easy photo sharing.
The Canon PowerShot G15 boasts a new, brighter f/1.8-2.8 lens with an extra-wide aperture, while the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS sports an impressive 50x optical zoom. Both high-end compact cameras feature full manual controls and raw image capture.
Proving that wireless camera connectivity is a big deal in Canon world, the 12.1MP Canon PowerShot S110 also has Wi-Fi and GPS. Plus it has a new 3-inch PureColor II G capacitive touchscreen with Touch AF for easy focusing when shooting stills or videos, and pinching to zoom in on captured images.
Canon also unveiled Project 1709, a new image sharing service that makes it easy to store and access images, regardless of where they have been saved, using the cloud.
Photos from the new cameras can be printed on any of the six new photo printers that Canon also revealed at Photokina 2012.
- Canon unveils super-light EOS 6D
- Canon announces PowerShot S110
- Canon announces two high-end compacts
- Canon launches new image management platform
- Canon Selphy CP900 offers wireless printing
- New A3+ printers update Canon Pixma Pro range
- Canon reveals three design-focused Pixma printers
Olympus at Photokina 2012
Olympus introduced two new PEN compact system cameras (CSCs) at Photokina 2012, which both use the sensor from the Olympus OM-D. The new Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 and new Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 will sit in the middle and bottom of the PEN lineup, and combine the 16.1 million pixel sensor from the Olympus OM-D with a True Pic VI image processor. They both also feature touchscreens, for easy control.
Olympus also announced it has replaced its high-end premium compact camera, the Olympus XZ-1, with the Olympus XZ-2, a new flagship camera for the new range of Stylus compact cameras, which again features a tilting touchscreen. It has a bright zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 at the 28mm wide angle end of the lens. It also has a 12.3 million pixel backlit 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS sensor and 4x optical zoom.
- Hands on: Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 review
- Hands on: Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 review
- Hands on: Olympus XZ-2 review
Fujifilm at Photokina 2012
Hot on the heels of the Fuji X-E1, announced less than two weeks ago, Fuji revealed a second new premium X series compact camera at Photokina 2012 - the Fuji X-F1.
The Fuji X-F1 features the same 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor as the Fuji FinePix X10, plus a newly developed f/1.8 4x optical zoom Fujinon lens, which retracts into the body to give a super-sleek external appearance.
- Hands on: Fuji X-F1 review
- Fuji X-F1: 10 things you need to know
Samsung at Photokina 2012
Samsung used Photokina 2012 to announce two new lenses in its NX range of compact system cameras (CSCs) and accessories, to fit the NX20, NX210 and NX1000, expanding the number of NX lenses up to 11.
The 12-24mm f/4-5.6 ED ultra-wide zoom lens and 45mm f/1.8 mid-telephoto prime lens are extremely lightweight, and are compatible with Samsung's i-Function system, which enables you to easily adjust shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings.
Samsung was also keen to talk about its Galaxy Camera, launched at IFA 2012 in August, with Nick White, head of digital imaging, saying: "By announcing two new NX lenses and the innovative GALAXY Camera, Samsung has continued its commitment to both innovation and capturing high quality photographs".
- Samsung expands NX lens range with 12-24mm and 45mm
Sigma at Photokina 2012
Sigma told the crowd at Photokina 2012 that it's released new lenses and reorganised its lens lineup.
The Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens is the first new lens for the Contemporary category. Mainly designed for general purpose photography, the lens gives equivalent focal lengths of 25.5-105mm on a 35mm camera.
A new lens in the Art category is a 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM. An FLD glass lens and four SLD glass lenses are included to correct chromatic aberration, while Sigma's multi-layer coating was designed to reduce flare and ghosting.
In the Sports category, there's a new Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OSM lens, which is dust and moisture-resistant, for use in harsh shooting conditions. Multi-layer coating again reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images even in backlit conditions.
- Sigma introduces new lens lineup
So now you know what we've seen so far, take a look at the next page to see the cameras we were hoping and expecting to see at Photokina 2012.
And if you want to have your say on the photography treats revealed so far - and those not announced yet - hit us up on Twitter (@TR_Cameras) or Facebook and let us know what's on your wishlist.
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