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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...
5 hidden gems in Adobe Photoshop which will help you get the most out from the photo editor
If you use Adobe Photoshop, you likely know how powerful the software is. You probably also know that there are so many different ways you can use the software. With so much flexibility comes numerous opportunities to add new tricks to your Photoshop repertoire.
Photographer and educator Blake Rudis of f64...
BenQ launches new affordable 24-inch photographer-oriented monitor, the PhotoVue SW240
A capable computer is a must-have for photographers. However, a good monitor is perhaps even more important. BenQ has introduced a new monitor aimed squarely at photographers, which hopes to blend high performance with a consumer-friendly price point.
The new BenQ PhotoVue SW240 builds upon the previous BenQ...
Using a reflector for portrait headshots: The basics and the mistakes to avoid
Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles is back with another video for Adorama's The Breakdown video series. This time, the professional portrait photographer is tackling the topic of reflectors and how to use them for headshots.
Reflectors are a great, easy-to-use and inexpensive tool for photography. You can use them to...
Capture Dedication contest winners announced: First prize earns a photography trip with pro Paul Reiffer
Recently, Phase One's Capture One launched a photography competition on Instagram as part of the Dedication Campaign. The competition invited entrants to share an image which was very important to them and explain what made the image personally special. The winners have now been announced.
Taking home the first...
Fujifilm X-H1 Field Test Part III: The X-H1 has new video features, but is it a great video camera?
Click for my Fujifilm X-H1 Field Test Part III
In my first two Field Tests for the new the Fujifilm X-H1 flagship X Series camera, I looked at its revised design, image quality, performance and shooting experience. Now it's time to turn our attention toward the X-H1's video features and performance.
The X-H1...
On location with photographer Nick Carver: Scouting, planning and photographing a liquor store
Photographer Nick Carver utilizes many different types of cameras in his work, including both analog and digital cameras. Based in California, Carver recently came across an "unmaintained" liquor store in Santa Barbara County, California, and returned to photograph it with his Polaroid SX-70 and then later with a...
RED Cinema is building Facebook’s VR camera & the result may be what Lytro dreamed of creating
Facebook and RED Cinema announced a partnership to create the world's first commercially available camera to capture scenes with six degrees of freedom (6DOF), the next generation of virtual reality. Facebook has had their feet in the door of this space for quite some time, especially after the acquisition of...
Deep Dive: Why does Adobe have so many different apps?
I’ve personally been following Adobe for years as both a big fan and a harsh critic of their products, dating back to the first time I ever opened an Adobe application in 2002. That outspoken dichotomy is a result of a fact about me: if I love your products, I expect the creators to love and respect them in kind. I...
Photographing at Stokksnes in Iceland: Beautiful 4K video shows off stunning seaside landscape
Photographer Mads Peter Iversen has visited Vestrahorn, also known as Stokksnes, in Iceland over 10 times. That doesn't mean he's bored of the popular location, however, as he says it's unique each time he visits. We join him on his latest visit to the area in the video below.
Why is the location so popular and...
Photographer Dave Morrow shows off all the outdoor gear he takes on his photo expeditions
Outdoor photographer Dave Morrow is currently on a two-month photography expedition, but before he left, he captured a video showing off and breaking down his outdoor gear for photo expeditions.
Granted, Morrow is a particularly hardcore outdoor photographer. He backpacks for weeks and sometimes months at a time,...
Film versus digital: Which does this portrait photographer prefer?
Portrait and fashion photographer Irene Rudnyk has been shooting a lot more with film recently. This has prompted numerous viewers to ask questions about the process and how film compares with digital. When digital cameras are so good and it's not necessarily difficult to give a digital file a "film" look, why opt...
Phase One Industrial announces new iXM Metric camera with 100-megapixel BSI sensor
In news that is not directly relevant to consumer photography, Phase One Industrial has announced UAV-based aerial imagery innovations, including a new aerial camera platform. The new iXM series is headlined by a 100-megapixel medium-format sensor and a range of high-resolution lenses.
The new iXM 100MP metric...
Steve O’Nions takes his Bronica medium-format camera out on a lovely spring walk
British photographer Steve O'Nions headed out for a spring walk in Cheshire, England with his Bronica SQAi medium-format analog camera and a pair of lenses, 80mm and 150mm primes. On this particular outing, O'Nions opted for black and white photography and used Ilford HP5+ developed in Kodak HC110 for five minutes...
Get ready: Nikon finally confirms that their next mirrorless camera system is coming?
It may not come as surprising news, given how dramatically the camera landscape has changed over the last few years and the numerous rumors flying about, but as you can see from the video below, Nikon has hinted at their upcoming mirrorless camera plans.
In an interview with NHK World Japan at this year's Camera...
Sunrises and long exposures: Photographer Andrew Marr takes his Fujifilm X-T2 to the Australian coast
Australian photographer Andrew Marr is continuing his holiday in southwestern Australia. While exploring a nearby bay, he found a nice jetty sticking out into the water and wanted to capture a sunrise seascape with the jetty as a dominant part of his composition.
When photographing subjects like jetties and...
Two Minute Tips: On axis fill light may be just what your portrait photos need
A little bit of fill light can go a long way. In a new episode of Two Minute Tips with David Bergman, the photographer and educator shows off how you can utilize on-axis fill light to enhance your images without drastically changing the lighting in the rest of the scene.
If you have a portrait lit just the way...
4 ways to improve your photography by understanding your camera and lens
It's not enough to simply have good camera gear, you also have to be familiar with it and know it inside and out to be able to make the best use of your camera and lenses. In a new video, photographer Nigel Danson shares four camera settings every photographer must understand.
It's also not enough to understand...
How to avoid iconic photographs in popular locations
Social media is great for sharing and viewing excellent images. It's a great way to see interesting places to photograph and neat ways to capture images at iconic locations. This seems like a good thing, but it also means that it's easier than ever for people to copy -- or put more positively, to be inspired by --...
Lighting men versus women: Adorama OnSet with Daniel Norton
Earlier this week, Adorama streamed a new OnSet video with photographer and educator Daniel Norton. In the replay of the stream below, Norton breaks down some different standard ways to light men versus women.
Of course, rules are not meant to be followed religiously and you can capture great images by violating...
Hyperfocal distance in landscape photography: How to calculate it and how it is best used
Hyperfocal distance is a topic we have discussed before, but it never hurts to bring it up again as it can prove very useful, particularly for nature and landscape photographers. Photographer Brenda Petrella has published a new video focused -- pardon the pun -- on hyperfocal distance.
Hyperfocal distance can be...