Published Monday, February 13, 2017 8:08:00 PM GMT Technology described in an Apple patent application could help speed up the focus stacking process and generate more precise depth maps for portrait modes and similar features. Read more |
Published Monday, February 13, 2017 7:21:00 PM GMT Phase One has teamed up with LogicKeyboard to launch a special keyboard designed specifically for the macOS version of its Capture One Pro software. Read more |
Published Monday, February 13, 2017 6:33:00 PM GMT With access to a pair of production-ready Lumix GH5 cameras running near-final firmware, we headed to a local whiskey distillery to put them to the test. Read more |
Published Monday, February 13, 2017 4:01:00 PM GMT The Sony Alpha 99 II is a 42MP full-frame addition to the company's A-mount range of cameras. It uses a semi-transparent mirror to enable full-time secondary-sensor autofocus in conjunction with on-sensor phase detection. We're taking a look through that particular looking glass. Read more |
Published Monday, February 13, 2017 3:46:00 PM GMT Nikon has officially put an end to the DL series. Announced just under a year ago, the three DL compacts would have had 1" sensors, and were originally set to ship in June 2016. Read more |
Published Sunday, February 12, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT The OnePlus 3T offers all-around top-specs and snappy performance. While the camera performance can't quite match the best in class, it is still very good, making the 3T one of the best value propositions in the market. Read more |
Published Saturday, February 11, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT This year's Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) conference and expo featured workshops from industry-leading photographers, some unexpected new gear releases and plenty of fun, unique, and sometimes downright weird photo-related products. Read more |
Published Saturday, February 11, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Camera bag manufacturer Think Tank has announced a new range of shoulder bags designed to look good as well as protect your equipment. Read more |
Published Saturday, February 11, 2017 9:00:00 AM GMT In the latest LensRentals blog post, Roger Cicala writes about a phrase he hears a lot: 'This zoom is just as good as a prime.' Find out why it sets his teeth on edge. Read more |
Published Friday, February 10, 2017 8:02:00 PM GMT A research study finds that a majority of smartphone users enjoys taking selfies, but very few people like looking at others' selfies. Read more |
Published Friday, February 10, 2017 7:21:00 PM GMT Pixlplay is a durable smartphone case shaped like a classic 35mm film camera. With moveable dials and knobs, it aims to teach kids about photography while keeping your phone intact. Read more |
Published Friday, February 10, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT We've updated our Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM gallery with a selection of samples taken with the EOS 80D. Read more |
Published Friday, February 10, 2017 9:00:00 AM GMT The Straw Camera is an unusual analog camera. The product of a collaboration between photographers Michael Farrell and Cliff Haynes, it's made out of ordinary drinking straws. Read more |
Published Friday, February 10, 2017 8:01:00 AM GMT Get a closer look at some of the headline features of Sony's newest FE lenses in our video overview from the show floor at WPPI. See video |
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 8:59:00 PM GMT Panasonic's latest organic CMOS chip can capture visible and near-infrared light at the same time without sacrificing resolution. Read more |
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 7:27:00 PM GMT Panasonic has released new firmware for its Lumix G80/81/85 and GX80/GX85 camera models that eliminates the whirring noise caused by the in-body stabilization system while in stand-by mode. Read more |
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 7:22:00 PM GMT Is 'Which Disney Princess Are You?' not your style? Well, here's an online quiz you might actually be into: it provides film stock suggestions based on the user’s personal preferences. Read more |
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT In this week's Throwback Thursday we take a look at the Minolta DiMAGE 7, a $1500 prosumer camera with an unconventional design, a long lens and tons of direct controls. Read on |
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT Harvard researchers have made advancements in development of a flat lens known as a metalens – for the first time, it can work with a continuous range of colors rather than one at a time. Read more |
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 8:01:00 AM GMT Tamron announced two updates to zoom lenses at this year's WPPI show in Las Vegas - the full-frame SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the APS-C format 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD. And we got our hands on them. Read more |
Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 8:00:00 AM GMT Blackmagic Design has announced the Web Presenter, a device designed to connect any camera to your computer for use with live streaming platforms such as Facebook Live, Skype or Periscope. Read more |
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 8:07:00 PM GMT A new system by Google based on neural networking is capable of adding detail to very low-resolution images. Read more |
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:42:00 PM GMT Sony announced a pair of short telephoto prime lenses at this year's WPPI show in Las Vegas – the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and the FE 85mm F1.8. We just got some hands-on time with them. Read more |
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:28:00 PM GMT Photography lighting accessory company Westcott has introduced a new Omega reflector product, the 15-in-1 Omega Reflector 360. Unlike the previous Omega reflector, this model offers 15 different usage scenarios, a world’s first according to Westcott. Read more |
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 3:00:00 PM GMT The Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art has been the talk of the portrait shooter town as of late, and for good reason since many testers have shown it to be the sharpest 85mm lens ever made. With that said, does it really live up to the hype? Read more |
Published Wednesday, February 8, 2017 9:00:00 AM GMT Moment is introducing two iPhone 7 / 7 Plus cases via Kickstarter: a battery case with two-stage shutter and a standard case. Both are compatible with a new wide-angle attachment lens designed specially for the 7 and 7 Plus. Read more |
Published Tuesday, February 7, 2017 8:32:00 PM GMT Accessory manufacturer Manfrotto has launched a new filter suite that features a magnetic adapter and filter holders that it says make fitting and removing filters quicker and easier. Read more |
Published Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:31:00 PM GMT Customers waiting for a Panasonic GH5 may see a slight delay in delivery, according to a statement issued by the company. Read more |
Published Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:01:00 PM GMT Sony's latest image sensor development uses a 3-layer structure and a DRAM buffer for extremely fast read-out speeds and reduced rolling shutter 'Jello-effect.' Read more |
Published Tuesday, February 7, 2017 4:33:00 PM GMT Sony has taken the wraps off of two full-frame new mid-telephoto prime lenses The 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS uses an 'apodization' (APD) element for smooth bokeh while the 85mm F1.8 is a compact, weather-sealed portrait lens. Read more |
Published Tuesday, February 7, 2017 4:31:00 PM GMT Sony has added a compact, radio-controlled flash to its lineup. The HVL-F45RM has a guide number of 45m, an intuitive interface and weather-sealing. Read more |