Have
you ever wondered how some of the top landscape photographers achieve
that dreamy yet sharp look? It's actually quite simple. In this article
you will find a step-by-step guide to creating, refining and using the
'Orton layer' in your post processing workflow. Read more
May 7
It's
been a busy week here as three high profile cameras have come sailing
through our doors in (roughly) the past seven days. Let's recap, shall
we? Read more
Panasonic's
LX100 is an ambitious little camera. It steps right over the 1" sensor
compact class with a 16MP Four Thirds sensor. Thanks to the folks at
iFixit, we can take a look at what's inside the camera without ever
picking up a screwdriver. Read more
May 6
TIME Magazine has named the Kodak Brownie Camera and the Polaroid Camera as two of the most influential gadgets in history. Learn more
Astronauts
based on the International Space Station have been working as movie
makers to help create a 3D film featuring the planet Earth as viewed
from space. A Beautiful Planet was shot in 4K using Canon’s Cinema EOS
camera system, and will be shown in IMAX theaters from the end of the
month. Read more
The
LG G5's unique dual-camera module, an add-on camera grip and plenty of
manual control make it an easy recommendation for a mobile photographer.
Read more
May 5
UP
Aerospace Inc. recently launched a rocket carrying a GoPro into space –
for science mostly, but also because footage from space is really darn
cool. See video
It's
been a long wait for the arrival of our Pentax K-1, but it finally is
here. We wasted no time taking Ricoh's new flagship DSLR to our studio
to see how the long-awaited full frame 36MP sensor stacks up to the
competition. Take a look
May 4
The
COVR Photo iPhone redirects the camera's angle of view to
promote picture taking from a position with the device away from the
shooter's face. It's now available for the iPhone SE in addition to the
iPhone 5 and 6. Read more
MindShift
Gear has launched four Multi-Mount Holsters for photographers in need
of a versatile bag that can accommodate a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a
lens, and a few accessories. Read more
Announced
back in February, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has at long last made its
way through our door. We're just itching to get it out and put its
20.2MP sensor and 14 fps burst rate to work shooting some fast action,
but first we put it through our slate of studio image quality tests. Read more
May 3
Feature
Shoot hopes to jumpstart the careers of the five photographers selected
as winners in its second annual Emerging Photography Awards. Read more
Samyang
has announced its first autofocus lenses. The 14mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.4
are designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras and will be available
in July. Learn more
Peak Design has launched a lighter and more compact version of its Everyday Messenger bag designed to hold a 13" laptop. Read more
While
most of new 1" sensor enthusiast cameras have been on the shorter end
of the focal length spectrum, there are now quite a few long zoom
models. Whether you want 4K video or a lens reaching 600mm (or both),
you'll find one in our roundup of enthusiast long zoom cameras. Read more
Our
Nikon D500 studio tests have produced encouraging results, so we were
eager to follow them up with some real-world shooting – by land and by
sea. See gallery
May 2
It's
not all bad news from camera manufacturers – despite a downward trend
in sales, Sony's imaging division finished the 2015 financial year
strong, with a healthy uptick in operating income. Read more
Fujifilm
is slowly but surely bringing a key subsidiary's production facilities
back online after earthquakes forced a shut down, and expects to be back
at full production by the end of May. Learn more
Canon's
latest entry-level Rebel wraps up an 18MP sensor, a 9-point AF system,
built-in Wi-Fi and 1080p video in a beginner- and budget-friendly DSLR.
We took it out for a spin. See gallery
May 1
Peak
Design takes a fresh approach to the camera strap with its Slide Sling.
Well-considered details and a comfortable strap help justify its steep
price, but there's a potentially deal-breaking flaw in the strap's
design. Read more
April 30
The
good people at iFixit publish product-specific disassembly guides,
written to help common folk make simple repairs to their own electronic
devices. They're also a great way to peek inside a digital camera
without voiding your warranty. This week we look inside the Canon
PowerShot G16. Read more
April 29
Software developer MacPhun has announced a free app for Mac OS X users that adds 30 filter effects to Apple's Photos program. Read more
Google makes high resolution photos freely available through its Images search engine, and Getty Images has had enough of it. Read more
Sony's latest patent might raise some privacy concerns.
Over
the last couple of years, the enthusiast zoom camera market has
exploded. Most cameras in the group have 1"-type sensors and fast
lenses, though not a lot of zoom power. Our updated roundup gives an
overview of the class and highlights our top picks. Read more
Adobe
has released updates for ACR as well as standalone and CC versions of
Lightroom, providing Raw support for the Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-RX10 III as well as minor bug fixes. Read more
April 28
The Padcaster Verse offers an adjustable mount, making it suitable for a large range of mobile devices.
ON1,
an Oregon-based photography software developer, has announced a
combination non-destructive photo editor and Raw processor: ON1 Photo
RAW. The application has been built from the ground up to work with
modern computers and high-resolution camera systems. Learn more
German
camera manufacturer Leica has announced a new M digital rangefinder
that has no LCD panel. The Leica M-D (Typ 262) will be almost exactly
the same as the existing M (Typ 262) but without a rear screen for
reviewing images and working the menu. Read more
It's
really here. The wait for the D300's successor has been a long one, but
the Nikon D500 has officially arrived. Take a look at what's new and
notable in Nikon's freshly-revived flagship APS-C line. See video
April 27
Newly released
firmware updates for the Sony a7R II and a7S II enable XAVC S format
video recording to SDHC memory cards. Previously, XAVC S format video
could only be recorded to an SDXC card. Read more
The
Canon EOS 80D is Canon's latest enthusiast-focused DSLR, and one of the
company's most innovative cameras yet. A new 24MP sensor offers greatly
improved dynamic range and enables a highly capable Dual Pixel AF
system, which transforms performance in live view and video. Is Canon
catching up? Read on
April 26
Despite
a 17.5% year-over-year drop in net income in the first quarter of 2016,
Canon Inc. says that interchangeable lens camera sales are steady.
Compact camera sales continue to plunge, though there is strength in a
few areas. Read more
The
Magnum Photos agency has announced $18,000 worth of prize money for its
first photography competition that will be open to anyone 18 or older.
The awards are launched in part to celebrate the agency's 70 years since
it was established. Read more
The Helium Core iPhone chassis offers an abundance of mounting and attachment options.
Nikon
has released firmware version 1.01 for the D7200, fixing a few issues
including a problem applying negative exposure compensation with
in-camera Raw processing. Learn more
At
long last, a Nikon D500 has found its way into our office (thank you
LensRentals!). We put the camera straight into our studio to find out
what the long-awaited successor to the D300 can do. Learn more
April 25
A
pocket-sized motorized camera dolly that runs on an AAA batteries is in
the works from US company Rollocam. Hercules consists of a
three-wheeled body with a tripod screw and a single press-button
controller. Read more
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