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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Price Cheaper vs GoPro Hero 13, but is it a better camera?
With the announcement of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, the action camera market is graced with another addition, just weeks after the GoPro Hero 13 made its debut. These two new iterations of action camera are both alike in dignity, but there are some significant differences...
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Has Now Released and is Available to Buy
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro has been formally announced. After weeks of leaks and days of delays, we’ve finally got a concrete DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro release date, and info on how to pre order the new high-end action camera. DJI isn’t slowing down as we enter 2024, with the...
Insta360 X5: 5 Features We Hope to See
The Insta360 X4 is a highly capable 360 action camera, used by professionals and amateurs alike. It’s hard to think of means by which the company could improve upon the design: with 8K footage, an ultra-lightweight design and AI-powered editing capabilities; the X4 is a...
Samsung’s S25 camera is rumored to be better than the iPhone 16’s, with a few caveats
With the imminent arrival of the iPhone 16, eyes are turning back for the response from their major competitor, Samsung. We’ve reported before on the potential specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S25, and the knee-jerk reaction to them is to posit that they are superior to...
Best iPhone 16 Trade-In Deals: Here’s Where to Pre Order and Buy
The iPhone 16 pre orders are officially live. After a short wait from Monday’s Glowtime event, Apple and their affiliates have lined up a series of deals to help make these new high-end smartphones worth your while. Depending on your local providers, you may be entitled to...
iPhone 16 Pre Orders Start Today: Here’s When You Can Buy One
The iPhone 16 range was announced with much fanfare on Monday as part of Apple’s Glowtime event, and now just a few days later the smartphone series is available for prepurchase. There are plenty of retailers gearing up for the iPhone 16 pre order cycle, but all are waiting...
Opinion: Between Apple Intelligence and “Cinematic” Video, the iPhone 16 is spread far too thin
Apple’s Glowtime event has been and gone, and with it came the iPhone 16: Apple’s latest iteration of smartphone. As part of the package, Apple Intelligence is finally taking the training wheels off with a suite of new features headed for your pocket, starting September...
iPhone 16 Pro Max Size and Camera: What’s Changed?
Though the differences between iPhone generations are limited outside of the core design, there are still distinguishable upgrades from one iPhone model to the next. In the case of the iPhone 16 range, it’s the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera and storage capabilities that have...
iPhone 16 Battery Life Improved for Pro and Pro Max Models
The iPhone 16 range has finally been unveiled today at Apple’s Glowtime event. The new range, consisting of a quartet of new differently-optimized smartphones, boast a suite of improvements, among them being improvements to the battery and battery life. So if you’re starting...
iPhone 16 Price, Pre Order and Where to Buy
The iPhone 16 range is finally here: after months of speculation and a few trusty leaks, today’s Glowtime event officially unveiled Apple’s newest iteration of smartphone. With multiple models to choose from, those looking to upgrade their phone to the newest model need to...
Sigma announced the 10-18mm F/2.8 DC DN for the Canon RF Mount
Sigma is expanding its lineup of Canon RF Mount lenses with the addition of the Sigma 10-18mm F/2.8 DC DN Contemporary ultra-wide. The newly announced lens is designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras such as the EOS R7, R50, and R100.
The new Sigma 10-18mm F/2.8 DC DN is made...
Apple Watch 10 Screen Size 30% Bigger Than Ultra, With Improved Battery Life
The Apple Watch 10 is officially on its way: Apple’s newest smartwatch range comes in a range of materials and colors, as ever with Apple, along with huge across-the-board changes to quality and features. But most concerning for the primary use of the wearable is the Apple...
Apple Watch 10 Pre Order & Best Trade In Deals
Apple’s Glowtime event has been and gone, having dropped a monumental announcement of 4 new iPhone models, a new iteration of AirPods, and the details on the Apple Watch 10. This next generation of smartwatch almost stole the spotlight from the iPhone 16 range: with its...
Apple Announcement 2024: What to Expect from Glowtime Event
A simple teaser, stating “It’s Glowtime”, has been the first hint we’ve had of Apple’s 2024 announcement event, happening later today. With just hours left on the clock, anticipation is high for this event that should usher in the next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and...
Leica M11-D Release Date Rumors: Is a New Leica Body on the Way?
Though Leica occupies a proportionally small amount of the camera market, its products are always eagerly anticipated by professional photographers worldwide. And with the latest reports suggesting we could get a Leica M11-D release date before the end of September 2024,...
GoPro Hero & GoPro Hero 13 Black Available to Pre Order
Action cameras continue to be an ultra-popular market, with new releases from companies like Insta360, DJI and GoPro becoming an annual event in our calendars. As we pass the yearly threshold, we now have a confirmed GoPro Hero and GoPro Hero 13 release date and specs to...
Canon Handheld Vlogging Camera Patent: What Can We Expect?
Like with any major manufacturer, product development is a constant and lengthy process. Often research and development proves fruitless, but what public displays companies engage in can indicate what the manufacturers are prioritizing - such is the case with this recent...
What is the Mysterious Sony Alpha Camera Rumored to Launch Before the End of 2024?
Sony has already had a successful 2024: with the (albeit delayed) launch of the ZV-E10 II and the recent release of their new 85mm G Master lens, the company shows no signs of stopping. But one rumor that has been plaguing the company since early this year is reports that Q4...
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Has Launched!
Amongst DJI’s many prospective product launches at present - including a potential new mirrorless camera through to new drones - many are wondering if the company is leaving behind other facets of their industry. Though we haven’t yet got an officially DJI Osmo Action 5...
First images for the Sigma 28-105mm F/2.8 FE lens have leaked online
Sony is getting an exciting new lens in the Sigma 28-105 F/2.8 FE. While details about the lens have been scarce, the first images have already leaked online.
The leaked image of the Sigma 28-105 F/2.8 lens was shared by Sony Alpha Rumors on X. It shows the top view of the...
DJI Neo Officially Announced: Specs, Price and Release Date
There has been a flurry of DJI leaks and announcements in the past weeks, but it was only a few days ago that the company themselves put forward anything resembling official word. Teasing a DJI Neo announcement, the company put out this minimal posting telling us to prepare...
Will the Samsung Galaxy S25 Exclusively use Snapdragon Chips?
We recently did a roundup of all the rumors surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S25, including one leak that comprehensively listed the new smartphone’s entire range of components. One element that we were somewhat curious about was the processor that the new smartphone would...
A Photographer’s Guide to the iPhone 16 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models are just a week from being revealed and there is palpable excitement in the air. Many of our photographer friends are already asking: will it be worth it to upgrade to the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro?
While the official specs of the iPhone...
The 3 Best Labor Day Camera Phone Deals: Pixel 9 Fold, Galaxy S24, & OnePlus 12R
Labor Day continues to highlight great-value deals across multiple platforms, and we’ve compiled some fantastic smartphone offerings. All of these units have great built-in cameras for easy on-the-go photography. With another day on the clock for these offers, you have...
Rumor: Hasselblad will announce a new wide-angle zoom lens in September
Hasselblad is rumored to be making a big addition to its lens lineup next month. According to one trusted source, the Swedish camera manufacturer is looking to unveil a new wide-angle zoom lens next month.
Reliable leaker @camerainsider revealed on X that Hasselblad will...
iPhone 16 & AI-Powered Photo Editing: What to Expect
Generative AI has become a mainstay of the photography world, whether we like it or not. Tools like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop have a suite of AI-powered photo editing tools, and we’ve seen smartphones debuting with similar in-engine programs too. And now, with the iPhone...
iPhone 16 Release Date & Everything We Know
Though digital camera use has massively decreased in the wake of the smartphone, we aren’t wholly anti-iPhone here. Smartphone cameras have greatly democratized photography as a medium, and with the iPhone 16 family of smartphones on the way, users can experience a new level...
Sony 85mm F1.4 GM II Officially Announced: Release Date & Specs
Sony continues to roll out their new products as we enter the final months of 2024. Having started the year with the A9 III and with the potential of another Alpha camera on the horizon, the manufacturer shows no sign of slowing. Now, with confirmation of the Sony 85mm f/1.4...
What new cameras can we expect soon?
2024 has been quite eventful regarding new camera announcements with the recent Canon, Fujifilm, and Nikon releases. And with four months left before the new year, many photographers are expecting to see several more cameras hit the market.
Before we dive into what we...
Is DJI Joining the Mirrorless Camera Market? Rumoured DJI Osmo X
Rumors continue to spread about DJI developing a full-fledged mirrorless camera. The company, whose current product inventory includes action cameras, drones and gimbals; has sparked discourse in recent weeks with the idea that it could be developing a flagship camera as...
My Favorite Lens Just Got Even Better
As a long-time Sony shooter, I reap the rewards of having a suite of lens options available. Sony has allowed third-party developers access to their E-Mount system for years: a move that has indisputably worked in their favor. New lens options from Tamron, Sigma and Zeiss...
The Tamron 50-400mm for the Nikon Z-mount is expected to be announced next month
Nikon users may soon be getting a new lens from well-known third-party manufacturer Tamron. Recent rumors suggest that the company is preparing to announce a new ultra-telephoto lens for the Z-mount with an impressive 8x zoom range.
A few days ago, reliable leaker...
Adobe adds impressive new AI technology to its Lightroom ecosystem
Adobe has announced significant updates to its entire Lightroom ecosystem, including the popular Lightroom on desktop, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw applications.
Many new features rely upon improved...
Leica announces M11 Monochrom, a 60-megapixel camera built for black and white photography
It's a glorious time for black-and-white photography enthusiasts. Hot on the heels of Ricoh announcing the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome, Leica has announced a new monochrome camera, the Leica M11 Monochrom.
The...
Adorama Through the Lens: Paola Franqui takes to the streets to document life
A member of the Sony Alpha Collective, photographer Paola Franqui is the latest subject of Adorama’s Through the Lens web-docu series.
Franqui is a street photographer and describes herself as a visual storyteller. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to the United States at age 14. She had...
Firmware Friday: 8 Leica cameras get new features; Nikon tweaks Coolpix P1000 and 180-400mm f/4 zoom
This week's Firmware Friday roundup is a tale of just two companies. If you're a Nikon or Leica shooter, you'll want to read on. If not, we'd suggest checking out some of our other recent content instead. (How about our Fuji X-T3 First Shots, our first Canon EOS R field test or our Fuji GFX 50R hands-on...
Fuji X-T3 First Shots: New sensor, new image processor, new lab sample photos
Click here to see our Fuji X-T3 Sample Images
Although at first glance, the new Fuji X-T3 looks very similar to its predecessor, there have been numerous refinements to the design and ergonomics. However, the insides, the imaging pipeline of the X-T3, have undergone the bigger upgrade. The Fuji X-T3 comes with...
ON1 Photo RAW 2019 announced: Arriving this fall with improved layers, better local adjustments & more
During Photokina 2018, the team at ON1 announced their latest photo editing software, ON1 Photo RAW 2019. The Lightroom competitor is coming this November and includes many improvements over ON1 Photo RAW 2018. Let’s take a closer look at the announcement and what users can expect come this November.
There are...
Zeiss combines full-frame sensor, 35mm f/2 lens, SSD storage & Lightroom CC in sleek all-in-one camera
Click here to read our Zeiss ZX1 Preview
After teasing a new camera earlier this month, Zeiss has taken the wraps off the ZX1, which is perhaps an even more distinct camera than anyone would have guessed. The ZX1 includes a 37.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, developed by Zeiss, paired with a built-in and fixed...
Canon EOS R Field Test Part I: Canon starts new full-frame mirrorless system off on the right foot
Click here to read my Canon EOS R Field Test
Earlier this month, Canon unveiled the Canon EOS R, which is the first camera in a new full-frame mirrorless system, complete with a new lens mount and a quartet of exciting new RF lenses. For my Field Test, I spent time with the EOS R and two of the new lenses, the...
Competition grows, Sony reacts: 12 more lenses soon, AI autofocus & more
Clearly feeling the heat as Canon and Nikon enter the full-frame mirrorless space, Sony's Kenji Tanaka took the stage this morning ahead of the Photokina trade show to talk about the company’s mirrorless strategy. As Senior General Manager of Business Unit 1, Digital Imaging Group, Imaging Products and...
Fuji GFX 50R First Impressions: Gallery and hands-on time with a new instant classic
When we were first informed of a new rangefinder-styled medium format offering from Fuji, we looked at each other with major curiosity on our faces. Given the reader interest here on our site since the announcement to the camera world just yesterday, we gather we're not the only ones intrigued by this new offering!...
With no fanfare, Hasselblad quietly announces fastest autofocus medium format lens ever
At an event where everyone is trying to make the biggest splash and grab the most attention (Photokina), Hasselblad decided to do the opposite. Shirking tradition, and what literally everyone else at Photokina is doing, Hasselblad quietly announced three new lenses: the XCD f/1.9 80mm, Hasselblad’s fastest lens...
ProGrade Digital announces 200MB/s microSD cards and two new readers
ProGrade Digital, who we all know as the memory company that rose from the ashes of Lexar, has announced an expansion to their product line: a line of microSDXC memory cards, plus two additional USB 3.1, Gen. 2 dual-slot workflow readers. The new ProGrade Digital microSDXC UHS-II, U3, Class 10, V60 card delivers a...
Capture One Pro 11.3 announced: Full Fujifilm X/GFX support & new dedicated Capture One Fujifilm
It's been a busy day for Fujifilm shooters. Fujifilm announced the new medium-format GFX 50R and a development announcement for a new 100-megapixel GFX. The other big news is coming from Phase One as they have announced a strategic software agreement with Fujifilm, opening up the Capture One platform for full...
Fujifilm surprises with GFX 100 development announcement: 100MP, IBIS, phase-detect and more!
In addition to announcing the rangefinder-styled GFX 50R, Fujifilm also announced today at Photokina the development of the GFX 100, a 100-megapixel medium format mirrorless camera.
Sporting a new magnesium alloy body with a fixed-grip design -- much like that of a Canon 1D X II or Nikon D5 -- the Fuji GFX 100...
Fujifilm unveils rangefinder-style GFX 50R medium format: We’ve got Hands-on, Gallery & First Shots!
Click here to see our Fuji GFX 50R Hands-On Preview
It was only a year and a half ago that Fujifilm wowed us with the GFX 50S, a Medium Format mirrorless camera that delivered high-end image quality for landscape and portrait photographers at a price that didn't quite break the bank. It's a camera that set new...
Panasonic announces two professional full-frame mirrorless cameras with 4K 60p & Leica L-mount
Well, well, well, look what we have here. Another fighter enters the fray of full-frame mirrorless cameras! After a decade as a dominating force in the Micro Four Thirds world, Panasonic is going big with not one but two full-frame mirrorless cameras.
At Photokina, Panasonic announced the development of the Lumix...
24-megapixel Ricoh GR III will bring hybrid AF, mechanical SR, touch-screen, all the Pentax goodies
It's been a little over three years now since the cult-favorite Ricoh GR compact camera series received a new model. Today, though, the company has some news which is going to delight Ricoh GR fans and Pentaxians alike. The Ricoh GR III is on its way, sporting an overhauled imaging pipeline, plus more than a...
Epson launches Print Academy YouTube channel to help photographers improve their printing process
If you’ve ever printed your own digital images, you know first-hand how enjoyable the experience can be. On the other hand, it can sometimes be an exercise in frustration as there are so many parts of the process that can go awry. Prints too dark and colors being “wrong” are just a couple of the numerous common...
Firmware Friday: Nikon Coolpix W300, Panasonic VariCam LT, Fuji X-T3 and oodles of software updated
There's actually as much software as firmware news in this week's Firmware Friday roundup, which arrives bearing news from Fujifilm, Nikon and Panasonic. If you're shooting the Fujifilm X-T3, Nikon Coolpix W300 or Panasonic VariCam LT, or you use the software which accompanied your Fuji camera, then you'll...
Venus Optics announces eight new Laowa lenses ahead of Photokina 2018
Ahead of Photokina, Venus Optics has announced eight “new and unique” Laowa lenses. In total, the company will be showing off a dozen lenses for the first time in Europe as Venus had previously announced four new lenses in China at Beijing P&E.
Let’s start with the cinema-oriented optics. Venus has announced the...
Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 now available to order: Premium fast prime begins new high-end lens series
In February, Tokina announced two lenses, including a 50mm f/1.4 lens, which is the first in a new series of “Opera” lenses. After many months, we now have pricing and availability information for the new standard prime lens.
To bring you back up to speed, the Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens will be available in...
The biggest mistake in landscape photography and how to avoid it
Landscape photography is often a challenging pursuit. You need to wake up early or stay out late for the best chances and a lot of the time, the conditions don’t work out the way you had hoped they would. Nonetheless, sometimes you get treated to stunning light and fantastic scenery. In these cases, getting a good...