An upcoming horror flick follows a group of teenagers terrorized by a Polaroid camera. The recently released trailer is bothersome on a few levels, especially if you're a photographer.
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June 2017 news and reviews
June 30
One of the simplest visual explanations of rolling shutter that we've seen. If you're still confused about what rolling shutter and the 'rolling shutter effect' are, watch this.
Lee Filters is bringing its highly regarded ProGlass IRND cinematography filters to stills photographers. These exceptionally neutral filters come with IR and UV filtration, which should mean less time correcting color in post-production, and more time shooting.
CineStill has launched its 50D film in 120 format, currently offering it for pre-order with an anticipated August 2017 shipping date.
YouTuber Marques Brownlee reveals the truth behind those ultra-cinematic, gorgeous looking 'Shot on iPhone' ads that seem too good to be true.
Sid Ceaser tells the touching, inspirational story of how he met the late, great John Kovacs: one of the greatest Hasselblad technicians who ever lived.
New to shooting fireworks? Seattle-based photographer John Cornicello has a few tips for you. He presented a class on this for creativeLIVE some time ago, and with the Fourth of July holiday coming up now's the perfect time to revisit it.
We tried out Lensbaby's new Velvet 85 soft focus portrait lens by not photographing many portraits with it. And we're still pretty happy about it.
Tamron has announced the next generation of its 24-70mm F2.8 lens. The 'G2' version sports a new Micro-Processing Unit for faster and more accurate focusing, and the image stabilization system can now reduce shake by up to five stops.
June 29
Recently Jared Polin of Fro Knows Photo reported some rather visible banding with the Sony a9 in 2% of images shot at a soccer match. We dig into the issue and its cause, and just how relevant it may be to your real-world shooting.
There are some pretty personal genres of photography out there, but this Craigslist ad takes things to a whole new level. This couple wants a wedding photographer who will stick around and shoot the wedding night... consummation, too.
The iPhone was a turning point for digital photography—simultaneously revolutionizing the industry and bringing much of it to its knees. Today, the iconic device turns 10 years old.
A new sling bag from MindShift gear appeals to outdoorsy photographers, and Think Tank's new hard case line looks a lot like Pelican's.
Instagram has just rolled out a new AI-based comment filter that uses deep learning to identify and scrub nasty comments from your photos.
The Hadley One is suitable for a DSLR and a couple of lenses, or a good collection of mirrorless kit, and can accommodate a laptop in a dedicated stitched-in pouch.
Firmware 1.7.4.0 for the Leica M10 is available now, adding support for a wider range of SD cards.
In this weeks' Throwback Thursday article, Simon raises a toast to the Sony Digital Mavica FD71 - a little camera which used really big memory cards.
It's been half a decade since Canon first debuted the original 6D and finally its successor is here. So what does five years of innovation look like?
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II brings more resolution, better autofocus and faster continuous shooting to Canon's entry-level full-frame camera. And we've had the opportunity to shoot with one.
The Canon 6D Mark II will ship to consumers in August, but we've been able to do some shooting with a pre-production unit well in advance.
Rumors have been swirling around for a while, and Canon has just unveiled the long-awaited successor to the popular and long-serving EOS 6D. Read all about it in our hands-on preview.
Canon's latest entry-level DSLR is here. The new Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D) is the belated successor to 2013's Rebel SL1, billed at the time as the smallest and lightest DSLR on the market.
Nearly five years after the announcement of the EOS 6D, Canon has finally replaced it with the EOS 6D Mark II. The Mark II features an all-new 26.2MP Dual Pixel AF full-frame sensor, 6.5 fps burst shooting, a fully articulating touchscreen, 1080/60p video and much more.
Canon has announced the EOS Rebel SL2 (also known as the EOS 200D), which replaces the aging SL1. This ultra-compact DSLR features a 24MP sensor, DIGIC 7 processor, Dual Pixel AF system and a 3" fully articulating touchscreen LCD.
June 28
When one of his friends got a filter stuck on his $1,700 Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L, former MythBuster Adam Savage removed it using an unlikely, terrifying tool: a band saw.
The New Yorker asked Magnum's famed photographers, in town for the agency's 70th anniversary, to go out and capture 'the fleeting beauty of New York City's golden hour.' This is what they shot.
Roger Cicala is a difficult man to impress, but he's been waxing lyrical over at Lensrentals about Sony's new 12-24mm wide zoom.
Glassware is one of the most challenging subjects to photograph, especially against a white background. This tutorial shows you how to do it with hardly any gear.
Handevision is now shipping its all-metal Iberit 90mm F2.4 short telephoto lens for Leica M-mount 35mm and full-frame cameras.
Isocell comprises four sub-brands: Bright, Fast, Slim and Dual which are tailored to specific mobile device market demands.
The new store will be located at the Fotografiska center for contemporary photography in Stockhom, Sweden and carry the full range of Hasselblad products.
A recent vacation gave Richard a chance to think about the needs of travel photography – and how our reviews might recognize the perfect travel camera.
Need more evidence that 2017 is the year analog begins its comeback? Well, welcome another new film stock to the world.
June 27
The winners of the 10th annual iPhone Photography Awards have been announced, and they're striking.
If you were disappointed by reports that the Sony a9 struggles with adapted Canon glass, you might be able to take some comfort from Metabones' latest update.
Blackmagic Design has dropped the prices of its Video Assist external monitor/recorders for a limited time. Prices of the SD card-based recorders will be reduced in all markets, while supplies last.
Instagram has started testing a new feature called 'favorites' that enables users to share photos with only certain people. Only a small number of users have access to the feature at this time, though it may roll out to everyone in the future.
Lensbaby has announced the Velvet 85 F1.8 for interchangeable lens cameras. The lens is available in Canon, Nikon, Sony E, Sony A, Pentax K, Samsung NX, Fuji X and Micro 4/3 mounts.
It's the end of an era. Parent company Micron has announced that they are discontinuing the Lexar retail brand. This includes 'memory cards, USB flash drives, readers, and storage drives.'
Youthful trainspotter turned adult photographer, John Sanderson has traveled across the United States, documenting the country's railroads. But you won't find any trains in his pictures.
Sony's new CMOS sensor is backside-illuminated and offers an all-pixel global reset function which should drastically reduce rolling shutter effect when panning.
Shoulderpod has converted its offerings into a lego-like modular system by offering all individual parts of existing products separately, allowing users to build exactly the rig they need for a specific project or simply replace a damaged part.
Photographer Felix AAA has spent the past ten years touring the world with a variety of musicians, capturing behind the scenes shots and portraits. He talks about some of his favorite images on the FujiFilm Blog.
A roll of film discovered in an Argus C2 from an Oregon Goodwill turned out to contain some incredible images – and has been re-united with the original owner's family.
Nikon's 28mm F1.4E ED appears to roundly complete the company's updated lineup of fast, professional prime lenses. We've already seen some initial images from a Nikon ambassador, but we've worked through a gallery of our own, with a lens of our own over the past week. Take a look.
June 26
Google is holding a competition that could see your Pixel photos gracing millions of screens.
Nikon's 100th birthday party continues worldwide as a distributor in Italy organized a one-of-a-kind feat: assembling the world's largest 'human camera' from over a thousand volunteers.
Ricoh has dropped the price of its Theta SC 360 spherical camera by to $199, a reduction of roughly $50. The camera features two 12MP sensors and can record Full HD video in addition to stills.
Photojournalist Pete Souza served as the presidential photographer for both Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. In an interview with fellow photographer Marcia Nighswander, he discusses several of his most noteworthy images.
Photographer Michael Wolf has been documenting the crowded conditions of Tokyo's subway trains since the 1990s. The photos have gone viral regularly in the years since he started the project, and he just published the final edition in the series.
The just-launched OnePlus 5 is getting a minor update that should improve camera function.
A Belgian camera shop is showing off an extremely rare, limited 'Rex Edition' Nikon D500. The cosmetic alterations were provided by a customer's German Shepherd Rex, who got ahold of the camera within a day of its purchase.
Adobe says that many of its users have been relying on SkyBox for VR editing and it therefore made sense to make the plug-ins available to all subscribers through Creative Cloud.
The Pictar grip provides a number of customizable physical controls for your iPhone camera, but at its price point we would like to see better materials and build quality.
June 25
Peak Design's 'consider every detail' approach shines in the Everyday Backpack. While expensive, it's one of the best options out there for a photographer who needs to pack a lot of stuff in addition to gear.
June 24
If you're thinking of using Canon's sports glass on the Sony a9, think again. The ultra-fast camera slows way down when you attach off-brand glass.
June 23
The Polish town of Katowice is not famed as an area of beauty, but as all photographers know, that doesn't mean that beauty can't be found if you look in the right places. Mariusz Pietranek used a drone to look down on the colorful sedimentation tanks at an ironworks.
New York Times video journalist Ben Solomon spent a harrowing three weeks accompanying Iraqi Major Sajjad al-Hour as he and his men fought to retake Mosul from I.S. forces.
The 3D VR camera launched through a crowdfunding campaign in 2015 goes on sale beginning June 26.
Noctilucent clouds, a crescent moon and Venus were visible in the pre-dawn sky over Budapest yesterday. Photographer György Soponyai captured NASA's astronomy picture of the day.
Squirming pets won't sit still for photos? A Kickstarter campaign is looking to help.
Find out how Chris Burkard shifted from editorial photography to his true passions: landscapes, conservation and, of course, surfing.
The updated EyeEm app scans your camera roll and picks images that are composed particularly well, have the best quality, or highest chance of selling on EyeEm Market.
It's three years old but still a solid option for a Micro Four Thirds shooter looking for a high-quality, fast, wide-angle prime. Take a look at how we got along with it.
Tamron has announced the longest all-in-one zoom lens currently available, the 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD. Designed for Canon and Nikon crop-sensor cameras, the lens will be available in July.
When you're ready to step-up to full-frame from an entry-level or midrange camera, the choices can be overwhelming. Find out which models came out on top in our $1200-2000 enthusiast ILC roundup.
Just a guy wearing a VR headset, smashing invisible Goombas in Central Park.
June 22
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this gorgeous aerial photo of the Martian landscape. And if you look really close, you can actually see the Mars Curiosity rover in the very middle.
The city of Laguna Beach, California has provided some clarification around the kinds of photography permits it offers.
Later this year, a VR180 camera will be Joining Yi's Halo and 360 VR cameras, which will offer stereo 3D capture, yet be as easy to use and compact as a 2D camera.
Caltech researchers have developed an 'optical phased array' chip that uses time delays instead of a lens to focus the incoming light.
Pricing and shipping have finally been revealed for two highly anticipated lenses from Sigma, announced in February.
These macro photos of clouds of paint billowing through clear water might look like high-quality CGI, but they're real photographs. And photographer Alberto Seveso told us how they were made.
Facebook is testing a feature that prevents people from saving, sharing, or even taking a screenshot of your profile picture.
We've reshot the Sony a9 in our studio. The short story: it's sharper! The long story... well you can read it all here.
The collection will be officially launched during the Europeana Transcribathon Campus Berlin 2017 crowdsourcing event which will be held on 22 and 23 June at the Berlin State Library.
Light gives us some insight into the preparations for the launch of the pre-order shipments of its much anticipated L16 multi-lens camera.
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has confirmed in a tweet that the second lens on the back of the OnePlus 5 uses a 1.6x optical zoom and that digital zoom is used to reach the claimed 2x zoom factor.
Fujifilm recently unveiled the second in its series of affordable cine lenses, the MK50-135mm T2.9. We got our hands on it for a couple days and took it for a spin.
Leica's first attempt at an M-series digital rangefinder was rough around the edges, but set a pattern for all of the cameras that came after it. In this week's Throwback Thursday article, Barney remembers the M8.
No stranger to extreme situations, legendary climber and filmmaker Jimmy Chin talks to Outside Magazine about his career, and the challenge of filming Alex Honnold's rope-free solo climb of El Capitain.
June 21
A company backed by Android co-founder Andy Rubin is attempting to make video conferencing less terrible.
Rangefinder magazine asked five professional portrait and wedding photographers about posting on Instagram; no surprise, they got five different answers.
This captivating stop motion film was created by stripping away one layer of wood at a time. It's hard to look away.
It will enable users to simulate the presence of the sun, moon and Milky Way and see how they interact with an area's topography.
Since its introduction in November last year Instagram's live streaming feature has been used by millions, but videos could not be archived for watching at a later stage. A new update has now added the capability.
CopyTrack's study also found that the second most-stolen image is a woman wearing painted jeans. That's apparently a thing.
Forget expensive lenses with fancy coatings and special lens elements – photographer Robin de Puy took these portraits using just a water drop for a lens.
Adobe reports a record quarterly revenue of $1.77 billion for the second quarter fiscal year 2017 ended June 2, 2017.
Zeiss says its new lens is particularly suited for portrait photography but also a good all-rounder and can be used in video applications.
We present to you the top photos from the Kennel Club's 2017 Dog Photographer of the Year photo contest – take a look at 10 of the award-winning puppers.
June 20
In case you were looking for any more inspiration to go fly one.
Following a couple of successful Kickstarter campaigns, Videre 35mm's creator has re-tooled the camera with sturdier components and a simpler user assembly process.
The two hour long video covers everything an aspiring drone pilot needs to know.
This is what happens when a Canon 17-85mm F4-5.6 lens meets 60,000 PSI of water pressure. Spoiler Alert: the water jet always wins.
Andrew Harnik discusses the challenges – and rewarding moments – of a career making images for the Associated Press in his native DC.
The VMic Pro, VMic Recorder and VMic microphones are targeted at DSLR users who want to record high-quality audio.
While our full OnePlus 5 review is underway, we've put together a sample gallery with images that were taken with both the wide-angle and tele lens in a variety of lighting situations.
The OnePlus 5 main camera comes with a 1/2.8" 16MP Sony IMX 398 sensor and a fast F1.7 aperture. It is supported by a tele-module featuring a 2x "lossless" zoom.
In this video, Vincent Laforet explains why the RED 8K Weapon camera has mostly replaced his still cameras, and it's not all about resolution.
Dupe, Dupe Negative is not a pop song, and Newton's Rings are not NASA's next destination. If you've ever wondered what all that film terminology means, Kodak has you covered.
Fujifilm's X-A3 is the company's only offering to use a new 24MP sensor without their trademark X-Trans color filter array. We've had it out and about with a variety of lenses to see how it compares.
If you thought Nikon had the market cornered on expensive commemorative products, we've got news for you.
June 19
The simple drag-and-drop web app reveals the Lightroom edits applied to any JPEG, along with its associated EXIF data, provided that metadata is intact.
Danish photographers Ulrik Hasemann and Mathias Svold spent time documenting the 75,000 refugees currently in Serbia's capitol city. Most are young men from conflict zones in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
It takes a highly-skilled drone operator to execute a video like this in one take.
According to a report by Nikkei Ricoh is facing its biggest crisis ever and will have to cut costs in order to survive.
Air Koryo started flying in 1952, and much of its current fleet still dates from the 1960s. Danish commercial photographer Arthur Mebius has taken 24 flights on some of its oldest airplanes, so you don't have to.
While the Oculus Rift headset offers approximately 1.2MP for each eye, Varjo aims to far exceed that resolution at 70MP.
Photojournalist Nancy Borowick's parents struggled through their own cancer treatments together, with humor, love and bravery keeping everything together.
Alexander Semenov has been photographing invertebrates in the depths of the ocean for almost a decade, with a desire to 'boost people's interest in marine biology.' Mission accomplished.
The G6+ comes with similar specs as the original G6 but doubles the amount of storage and expands the feature set.
Every polaroid camera from the SX-70 to 1999's Barbie Instant Camera.
Firmware version 1.1.1 fixes a number of user-reported bugs, including an issue in HDR mode that prevents the camera from completing a full bracket with certain settings.
A budget-priced, radio controlled flashgun that doesn't feel or perform like a cheap knockoff? Believe it.
June 18
Now that summer adventure season is getting underway, we've had more time with Olympus' rugged TG-5 compact in just the conditions it was built to withstand.
Seattle-based photographer Kiliii Yuyan has spent years documenting the lives of people at the edges of the world. In an interview with the World Photography Organization, Kiliii explains what motivates him.
June 17
'Mfon: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora' is a new photographic publication that aims to include the perspectives of black women photographers.
In the fifth and final part of his series of articles on aerial photography, Erez Marom recaps some of his most formative experiences.
Not just a Brad Pitt movie: Benjamin Button is a wearable HD video camera geared toward families that goes the extra mile to automatically edit your footage together.
Whether you're new to photo editing or a Photoshop pro, this tutorial is both easy to follow and full of valuable tips.
It's pretty rare, but live bugs can get in between your screen and display. If this happens, don't make the same mistake as the author – just let it be.
June 16
We tried to find a photography angle, we really did, but honestly - we're posting this video because it's Friday afternoon, and planes are cool.
The 'value' devices are slightly scaled back alternatives to the DS1817+ and DS1517+ with lower spec processors, less RAM and less comprehensive software packages.
Shane Balkowitsch is using collodion wet plate photography to link the struggles between tribes and the government both now and 155 years ago.
Few things bring out more passion than a protest. A new exposition by Magnum Photo displays some of the most moving images from protests at Tiananmen Square, two Democratic National Convention and in the Ukraine.
If you're looking for a cheap, DIY alternative to shelling out cash for a replacement lens hood, look no further than lenshoods.co.uk for tons of free PDFs.
Photographer Jason Hawkes had planned on taking aerial photos for architectural firms, but on Wednesday morning he unexpectedly encountered a scene that will haunt him for the rest of his life.
Magnum Photos is 70 years old, and it's celebrating with a series of international exhibitions. The BBC has gone behind the scenes with 15 images from the Magnum archives.
This how-to video explains everything you need to know to execute the perfect pan.
The pervasive nature of our digital world makes photos books and zines all the more powerful.
Photographers stepping up from entry-level or midrange ILCs have a lot of choices. In this updated roundup we're taking a look at enthusiast ILCs sporting APS-C and Four Thirds sensors in the $1200-2000 range.
June 15
YouTube channel Veritasium demonstrates a relatively simple Schlieren photography setup, and it is cool as heck.
Yellow shirts were big around the time of the 2014 World Cup, and red hats are on trend in December.
A premium camera strap will set you back $100, and a crystal Nikon Model I replica can be yours for just $1500.
Verizon is planning to combine AOL, Yahoo and a few of its other subsidiaries into a new ad platform called Oath.
The new Accent AI Filter improves images with one simple slider instead of many adjustments and controls, such as shadows, highlights, contrast, tone, saturation and exposure.
The Paralenz camera can record 8MP stills or 4K video footage and also acts as a dive computer.
The design of the Lomo’Instant Panama Edition has been inspired by "the lusty smell of rainforests, the rumble of tamborito drums, and the salty taste of the air as you sail through beautiful tropical islands".
Canon tried something different when it put a CMOS sensor into its PowerShot SX1 superzoom. While users got 1080p video and fast burst speeds, there was a pretty big trade-off. In this week's Throwback Thursday we travel back to 2008 to learn why Canon didn't make another CMOS-based superzoom for three years.
The dynamic duo at Camera Store TV went all the way to Japan to make this experiential hands-on video.
This short animated video produced by Canon looks back on the dawn of autofocus, and also explains how modern systems work.
June 14
Suddenly there's a place for those cat photos that are too precious to delete but don't reflect well on your personal 'brand.'
The new collection of outdoor backpacks and messenger bags are designed to cope with extreme environments and carry loads of gear.
The Chief Executive of Wistron, an iPhone supplier, told reporters that the 5.5" device coming later this year will be both waterproof and support wireless charging.
With the 24MP, 20fps full-frame mirrorless a9, Sony is clearly looking to shake up the sports and action photographer market. Read our full review to find out if we think it might succeed.
Version 10.0.3 of Nikon's KeyMission Utility comes with a range of bug fixes and now supports drag and drop copying into the 360/170 Utility folder and thumbnail lists.
The dolly zoom was made famous by Alfred Hitchcock, and has been used in films like Jaws and Goodfellas. What is it, and how does it work?
Premiere Pro 11.1.2 has become available today and in addition to important bug fixes and performance improvements comes with support for the 10-bit formats of the Panasonic GH5.
It sounds like science fiction, but it's for real. It can even stream video. It also raises a few questions about privacy issues.
In 1997, Philippe Kahn changed the way we share images forever when he used a Casio QV-10, flip phone and his laptop to email a photo of his newborn daughter.
June 13
Photographer Joshua Cripps was lucky enough to get hold of one of the company's new lenses recently for a shoot in southern Patagonia.
Faced with profitability challenges, Magnum Photos is accepting outside investment for the first time in its 70-year history.
Let's hope that Thibaud Poirier remembered to turn off the autofocus 'beep' on his camera first.
Developer Studio 8 allows owners of the dp 1, dp 2 and dp 3 Quattro cameras to process the Raw files produced by their unique Foveon sensors.
Veteran wildlife photographer Nick Nichols talks with TIME about the power of images in promoting conservation of wild animals and, more importantly, the land they thrive on.
The camera trap sensor can be deployed and left in place for weeks or even months at a time. It also allows for setup and triggering of flash guns or other light sources.
South Korean website Naver reports that a North Korean Spy Drone that was found in South Korea in 2014 was equipped with a Sony SLT camera.
The special edition Polaroid 600 instant camera comes with a two-tone black and white design and is an online exclusive.
The Benro Aero 7 tripod supports up to 7 kg of weight and thanks to a new 2-in center column can easily be transformed into a monopod.
This giant display has a 32:9 aspect ratio and is targeted at gamers, but could you use it for photo work? Panorama photographers rejoice!
Reliable 3D tracking, a fast burst rate, deep buffer, responsive touchscreen and impressive battery life also contributed to an excellent shooting experience.
No guessing games here, this short video is straight to the point: 6 quick camera tricks in a minute and a half.
A partnership with gear lender Lumoid means that the big box retailer will soon let customers spend time with products – including cameras – before purchasing.
Sony Alpha Rumors claims to have reliable information on the next evolution of the a7 series.
June 12
NASA's appropriately-named Aqua satellite is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 438 miles. And of course there's a camera onboard.
HDRsoft has released version 6 of its Photomatix Pro imaging application with the promise of more realistic HDR images and better control of picture characteristics.
StreetPhotography.com hopes to educate, inspire and create a community for a new generation of Cartier-Bressons.
Using strobes to illuminate precisely timed falling water droplets, an animated water figure seems to run, jump and kick in a recent video produced for Gatorade.
The Fujifilm earnings report shows increased sales figures of both X-Series cameras and lenses and the GFX medium format system but an overall revenue decrease for the imaging solutions division due to currency fluctuations.
When Bruce Davidson visited Wales in the mid 1960s, a young Cheryl Winterson was playing in the street, oblivious to the presence of the Magnum photographer.
VSCO has announced that it is releasing its popular mobile app photo filters on desktop. 58 filters come in a pack that is compatible with Lightroom and Adobe ACR and will set you back $59.
Most digital cameras today can record high quality video directly to internal memory cards. So why would you want to add an off-camera monitor/recorder to your setup? We look at some compelling reasons.
June 11
Nikon's newest D7500 gains a lot from the D500 and loses a few things compared to its predecessor, the D7200 - but Canon's got at least one model that looks pretty comparable. Let's see how they stack up.
June 10
Sometimes the best option is to hold your camera away from your body, hit the shutter button and pray. Photojournalist Peter Haley shares some of the situations in which he's turned to the Hail Mary – with some excellent results.
The Serengeti is on many-a photographer's bucket list, and for good reason. Resource Travel's Michael Bonocore found out that the scenery and wildlife are every bit as stunning as expected when he visited last year, and has the photos to prove it.
Apple 's move to phase out H.264 video compression and the JPEG photo format in favor of HEVC and HEIF appears to save a full 50% in file size.
The latest figures show that the total camera market remained mostly steady year-on-year for the month of April, and that mirrorless sales are growing against a decline in the number of DSLRs sold.
Follow this hands-on tutorial for better monochrome photos.
June 9
Canon's offering an EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 lens and 50mm F1.8 STM for a big discount, but only through July.
All of the remote cameras in the world are no substitute for some gut instinct and a good monopod.
"Feast for the Eyes: The Story of Food in Photography” is a new book that goes beyond pictures of what's on your dinner plate. Jello Disco, anyone?
From moments that changed the political landscape forever, to a crowd watching the demolition of a Kodak plant, a new exhibition explores the images captured through clouds of dust.
The new archiving suggestions are found in the Assistant tab, where the suggested photos are pre-selected.
The new The Roadie Roller 18, 21, Hybrid 21 and Air Case 21 all comply with most international and U.S. domestic carry-on regulations, while the Roadie Roller 24 is suitable for non-airline use only.
The edition will be limited to 50 sets worldwide and includes the new brass plated Leica M Monochrom camera with a special “Laiton” finish, a Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens and several other items.
The R11 Plus main lens is coupled with a 16MP Sony IMX398 1/2.8" sensor and a fast f/1.7 aperture. The telephoto module features a 20MP Sony IMX350 sensor with f/2.6 aperture
Fujifilm's X-A3 has a one-of-a-kind sensor when compared to the rest of their current lineup, so how could we resist putting it in front of our studio scene straightaway? Check out how it compares with its more expensive X-Trans brethren.
These dirty water popsicles are part of a project meant to raise awareness about water contamination in urban areas.
This video is a friendly reminder that gear is only a small part of the photographic equation. It's experience that truly matters.
While it's the pocketable 1" sensor enthusiast cameras that attract the most attention, there are quite a few long zoom models, as well. Whether you want 4K video, a lens reaching 600mm equiv or DSLR-style controls in an all-in-one package, you'll find one in our updated roundup of enthusiast long zoom cameras.
What're your goals for next year? Photographer Jonathan Irish visited and photographed all 59 national parks in 13 months. And his photographs are gorgeous.
June 8
The original lens was launched in 1964 and the forthcoming version will remain true to the basic design of five elements in five groups, but the new company will be updating a number of its features.
The update enables Windows users to view Raw previews when using Windows Photo Gallery, Live Photo Gallery, and Photo Viewer.
GoPro is using the Mountain Games in Colorado to show off its Fusion 360-degree camera. While full specs haven't been released, aside from 5.2K oversampling, Engadget did manage to get their hands on the real thing.
For the first time in years, the 21.5" iMac has replaceable RAM and CPU – but you'll have to kiss your warranty goodbye.
DPReview editors Carey Rose and Dan Bracaglia will talk about how the D7500 fared at a recent music festival and field your most burning questions – all live.
The ProAngel tripods are compact enough to fit into most small and medium sized bags and come with a single leg locking mechanism, allowing users to open the tripod leg sections with a single twist.
After screening the reader feedback on our original article, FilmLab founder Abe Fettig has decided to change the pricing model for his app to a one-off purchase.
Sony has released updates for a range of cameras that address stability issues, provide support for the new 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 lens and add several new functions.
After previously concentrating on still images Apple's latest commercial showcases the iPhone's video mode by combining several clips that were shot by iPhone owners.
Phase One will begin offering image adjustment presets bundled around themes like Cinematic, B&W and Seasonal.
June 7
The Verge interviews the man whose 'This is Not Porn' website showcases rare celebrity photos, notably from Bond and Star Wars films. Don't worry, they're work safe.
Own an M10 for just $45.
F8 and be there indeed.
When there's a Magnum photographer in the family, your photo album looks a little bit different.
The new, more customizable 'About' pages start rolling out to some user accounts today.
GoPro accessory maker Sandmarc has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund final development and mass production of a new smartphone polarizer and a range of ND filters.
The 50MP H6D-50c medium-format DSLR has been reduced from $25,995/£22,680 to $17,995/£15,900 adding up to a savings of $8000/£6780.
One of the ways we celebrate the arrival of summer is with the Photographic Center Northwest's (PCNW) Long Shot – a global 24-hour photo shoot that is open to anyone, anywhere, with any camera (yes, including your phone). Will you be shooting with us?
EE Times explains how dual-cameras and image fusion technology can significantly improve the image quality of smartphone cameras.
The source code of the Triggertrap iOS and Android mobile apps has been published on Github by the company founders.
Firmware version 1.01 improves AF performance of the lens and OS speed of operation when using the Sigma mount converter MC-11.
If you own an iPhone 7 Plus, the Shiftcam is a very affordable and convenient way of experimenting with add-on lenses and expanding the focal range of your built-in camera.
Find out what happens when a 1,000-pound predator tries to befriend you.
June 6
It never hurts to brush up on the building blocks of photo composition.
We know, we know, another day, another weather time-lapse. But you won't regret devoting a minute of your time to watching this one.
When you want to take pictures of airplanes for hours but lack superhuman strength, you invent a sweet custom rig.
The proliferation of high resolution sensors means its easier to crop-in than ever, without sacrificing much. But there's a right and a wrong way to do it.
Take this rumor with a very big grain of salt: Japanese magazine, Sentaku, seems to be reporting that the nation's government wants Fujifilm to purchase a stake in Nikon to keep the brand Japanese-owned.
The filter is a deep blue and cuts twenty stops of light, making brightness levels more manageable for regular cameras while shooting – you guessed it – a solar eclipse.
Chinese lighting and accessory manufacturer NanGuang has revealed a new compact LED light panel for studio use, as well as a wall arm and a background support kit.
The Ultra model is compatible with most pro-tier tripod ball heads, though the device itself is only about the size of a smartphone.
For the making of Canon's "See Beyond Darkness" and "See the Light" videos a range of the company's equipment was used to record images in extremely difficult light conditions.
It appears the overheating warning function of Sony's a9 camera has initially been a little bit overzealous. A new firmware version which has been released today is now fixing the issue.
We took the new D7500 along to an all-day music festival to shoot sweaty musicians thrash around in challenging lighting conditions.
Virtual reality has the potential to redefine the way we interact with digital imagery, but has struggled to gain traction with consumers. Why hasn't it succeeded, and what will it take to catch on?
June 5
Windshield glare has made facial recognition of border crossers in cars tricky, but Lytro-like cameras might solve the problem.
Photographer and climber Tom Evans was one of the few people who knew about the planned ascent, and his photographs of Alex's climb have us feeling dizzy.
Re-vamped Live Photos, more options for Portrait Mode and NFC for more than just Apple Pay are all on the way.
The desktop photo editing app makes its iPad debut today.
What can other shops learn from the success of Glazer’s, an 80-year-old camera retailer located in the heart of Seattle’s most 'techie' neighborhood?
Apple's updated iPad Pro line comes with the same camera as the iPhone 7 and Apple's new ProMotion 120Hz display technology.
Are you puzzled about what protective filter to buy for your expensive lenses? Roger Cicala from Lensrentals tested twenty of them to see which are the best choices.
The agency periodically offers a curated set of signed 6 x 6" images in a lightning-style sale. This is a great way to acquire a small piece of photographic history.
Photographer Benjamin Von Wong is focusing his camera on an issue facing many children in America: food insecurity.
Apple has launched upgrades to its desktop and laptop lines as well as upgrading its computer operating system. The company has also previewed a new iMac Pro model that will become available later this year.
He claims that the tornado was farther away than it seems to be in the image.
Korean optical manufacturer Samyang has released details of its third AF lens – a full frame 35mm F2.8 lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras.
In this video, we took the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V out into the night, to shoot light-painting with LA-based photography duo 'Nightcrawlers'.
June 4
The LG G6 is an improvement over its predecessor G5 in almost every way. Read our full review to see how its dual-cam performed in our test.
June 3
Photographer Naomi Harris spent the first 100 days of the Trump administration traveling America, interviewing and photographing the people she met, to find out how they voted – and why.
Nikon's new mid-range DSLR just landed in our office. Here's a quick tour of the camera's features and design.
Garrett Ellwood, a Denver-based sports photographer, has had the privilege to shoot the NBA Finals this year and got some standout images using artificial lights during the game.
Just days after 'banning' photography, the Swiss village of Bergüm has, not surprisingly, reversed course.
Panasonic has announced a 5.7K Super 35 format cinema camera that sits between the GH5 and the VariCam LT 4K.
June 2
With over $700,000 pledged already, the Kickstarter campaign has been a huge success. As a result, more camera support and a couple of new features have been added.
The Seattle Times published a slideshow of images from summers past at a now-defunct local amusement park. The rides look familiar, but don't expect much in the way of seatbelts.
Your best aerial footage could help you win a DJI drone and a new Nikon DSLR.
Selling products online? Pro photographer David Patino shares a useful approach to this common challenge.
A Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter camera survived a strike by a tiny meteoroid traveling 'faster than a speeding bullet.'
A modular backpack known as the VENQUE Transformer A is seeking funding on Kickstarter. The bag can be transformed into a camera backpack, messenger or 'travel pro' bag.
In an interview with The Phoblographer, Fuller discusses the nature of the cinematic and often 'vintage' qualities of his work.
Fujifilm has officially launched the MK 50-135mm first introduced in February.
Nikon's new Arcrest filters are available in diameters of 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82mm, and 95mm, and can survive heavy impacts while only having a minimal impact on image quality.
Joe McNally's partnered with Lastolite to make a collapsible, grid-able, hand-holdable softbox that puts out nice light, and he's got the photos to prove it.
Turns out, the newest hipster food fad on every hipster's favorite social media platform isn't really new - but it's still darn tasty.
NASA's Juno probe has been sending back images of Jupiter, and mathematician Gerald Eichstaedt has turned them into a video, simulating a Jovian flyby.
In a recent interview with My Modern Met, Australian photographer Jem Cresswell describes the intricacies of his project, Giants, a series of stunning underwater portraits of humpback whales during their annual migration to Tonga.
According to a website set up to track such things, apparently not. But models, on the other hand, should be worried...
In the $900-$1200 price range you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders and a bevy of external controls. Find out which models we like best in our updated roundup.
The $30,000 prize pot has been augmented this year with a new series of grants that aim to allow winning photographers to undertake projects during the next year.
Bulgarian artist Vanyu Krastev is putting googly eyes on broken inanimate objects and the photos are delightful.
Photographer Sara Melotti spills the beans on some of the tricks Instagrammers are using to game the system.
June 1
All hail the mighty GIF – it's thirty years old and never looked better.
Worst video game ever?
Storm chaser and photographer Chad Cowan recently released Fractal, a compilation of thunderstorm time-lapses that took him six years and 100,000 miles to complete.
Kodak's magazine celebrates art, culture and all things analog, and the first issue is available online for $20 a pop.
It's strictly platonic.
The case is compatible with the Leica M series, Leica Q, Fuji X-Pro series, and other similarly-sized cameras.
The work of the late street photographer (and actor/director) Fan Ho is being shown at an exhibition in his native Hong Kong. Thirty images, along with the Rolleiflex that he used almost exclusively, will be on display.
Two new SSD lines under WD's and SanDisk's brand are the first to deploy SanDisk's new 64-layer 3D NAND chips.
Sascha Rheker from Germany has launched a campaign on the Change.org petition site that aims to persuade Google to reverse its decision and continue to provide updates and add features to the Nik Collection.
Thingify's Pinhole Pro comes with various lens mounts and is the first pinhole lens to offer a variable aperture.
Firmware version 1.12 for the Nikon D3400 and 1.02 for the D5600 are now available to download and install via Mac OS or Windows PC from the Nikon website.
Not only was 2005's Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 a respectable ultra-compact camera – it also had a 500-shot photo album and large 3" touch LCD for easy photo sharing (and painting).
Using the warp tool is way easier than actually bending time and space.
One person's trash...
Microsoft has become the latest company to show its hand in the race to gain the image quality benefits of curved sensors. Its Project Vermont has developed a method for bending conventionally made silicon sensors into more uniformly-curved shapes.
On this week's episode of The New Screen Savers from the TwiT Network, DPReview editor Carey Rose talks with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson about who really needs Sony's newest full-frame mirrorless camera.
The people of Bergün, a Swiss village close to ski resorts, have officially banned photography in an effort to curb feelings of jealousy that photos taken in the region inspire.
Adobe Senior Creative Director Russell Brown recently posted this neat demo showing a technique for matching colors in Photoshop without touching a hue slider.
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