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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...
World Press Photo Awards winners announced: Over 73,000 submitted images from 125 countries
In the 61st annual World Press Photo Contest, Venezuelan photographer Ronaldo Schemidt took home the grand prize for his image Venezuela Crisis, which is seen below. The World Press Photo Foundation also held its 8th annual World Press Photo Digital Storytelling Contest, with nominated photographers being invited...
Luminar Jupiter released: New version promises up to 12x faster performance on Mac, 5x faster on PC
Skylum Software, formerly known as Macphun, has released a large update to their Luminar photo editing software, dubbed Luminar Jupiter.
The award-winning photo editor promises increased performance on both Mac and Windows, with the update offering up to 12x and 5x faster performance respectively. Further, the...
Fujifilm announces GF 250mm f/4 telephoto lens, 1.4x teleconverter and macro extension tubes
Fujifilm has introduced the longest medium-format GF lens to date, the Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR. The lens is also the second GF lens to incorporate optical image stabilization (OIS), joining the 120mm f/4 Macro lens. When paired with the GFX, the 250mm f/4 delivers a 35mm-equivalent focal length of just...
Knowing the ISO and dynamic range limits of your camera is critical for capturing your best shots
Whenever you get a new camera, or even if you have been using the same one for a while, it's very important to understand the limits of your camera, particularly with respect to ISO and dynamic range. There's no hard limit for what counts as the highest ISO you can use while still producing good images because each...
Fixing underexposed images in Photoshop: Recovering shadows, fixing colors and saving the shot
Supposing that you don't have access to a light meter, it's inevitable that you'll miss some exposures on occasion. If you blow your photo out, it's possible that you can't recover the highlight data. If you underexpose an image, you have a better chance at recovering the important visual information. How can you...
Seascape photography from start to finish: Join Thomas Heaton on location and in Lightroom
In an ongoing video series titled One Photograph | Location to Lightroom, Thomas Heaton takes us behind the scenes as he captures and processes a single photograph. He also shares insight into why he composed the scene the way he did, what the photo means to him and how he uses his Lightroom processing skills to...
Panasonic 50-200mm f/2.8-4 Leica DG Gallery: Wildlife is calling, and we simply couldn’t wait
Spring is finally here in the northern hemisphere, the wildlife is quickly waking up, and our friends at Panasonic have now delivered us a sample of their new 50-200mm f/2.8-4 DG Leica lens. ...Perfect timing!
This new optic has so many intriguing specs to offer, but more than anything, it is a...
Learn how and why you should consider using a dedicated light meter for perfect exposures
Sure, your digital camera has built-in metering abilities and yes, often the camera does a good job. However, that doesn't mean there isn't a place for a dedicated incident light meter. When trying to get the perfect exposure, it's tough to beat using a light meter.
We get to see a light meter in action in the...
Fujifilm X-H1 Field Test Part II: Putting the X-H1’s improved autofocus and performance to the test
Click here to read my Fujifilm X-H1 Field Test Part II
In my first Field Test for the new Fujifilm X-H1, I looked at the camera's revised design and its familiar image sensor. In the newly-published Field Test Part II, the focus shifts toward the X-H1's shooting experience, autofocus and overall performance for...
MindShift Gear’s new all-weather sling will keep your equipment dry even in a storm
MindShift Gear, a subsidiary of Think Tank, has just announced new shoulder bags that they are calling " storm-resistant carrying solutions for the active photographer in virtually any outdoor environment." That's quite statement, but because it is built with high performance waterproof sailcloth panels,...
Arizona landscapes test the unique color filter of the medium-format Phase One IQ3 100MP Trichromatic
Last autumn, Phase One released the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic digital back for their XF camera system. The digital back incorporated a newly-designed 101-megapixel medium-format sensor which utilized new Bayer Filter color technology. This tech allows for a different method for separating red, green and blue light and...
Sony RX10 IV Field Test Part II: Epic performance and great high ISO IQ make for an excellent all-rounder
We've tested some really cool cameras over the years, but the Sony RX10 IV has to be among the very coolest! Designed as the ultimate one-size-fits-all camera, the RX10 IV impresses in most respects thanks to a combination of great image quality and absolutely mind-blowing levels of performance. Sony is not...
Why bad photographers think they’re good and good photographers are rarely satisfied
Have you ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect? If not, it's a cognitive bias wherein people with lower ability in a particular area would rate themselves as being much more able than they are in reality. For example, a novice photographer is more likely to rate themselves as an expert than someone who actually...
Sony A7 III First Shots: Sony’s super-versatile full-frame mirrorless camera arrives in our testing lab
Click here to see our Sony A7 III Lab Samples
Sony shows no sign of slowing down on its path to dominate the full-frame camera market. Its latest model, the super-versatile Sony A7 Mark III, is perhaps one of its most intriguing. Sporting an all-new 24MP sensor along with many of the well-received performance...
Blackmagic’s new 4K Pocket Cinema Camera looks good on paper, but I’m unconvinced
Blackmagic today announced a new Pocket Cinema camera, which isn't so much a "pocket" camera anymore but it does add some impressive specs with an even more impressive price. The new camera is a handheld digital film camera with full 4/3 HDR sensor, dual native ISO with up to 25600 ISO as well as 13 stops of...
Photographing waterfalls: How to select the right shutter speed for the mood you want to convey
In the video below, we join photographer Adam Gibbs as he explores a new area on the east coast of Vancouver Island and also revisits a waterfall he photographed a few years prior.
Waterfalls are a very interesting subject because there are many ways to approach them. It's common to see photographs stop down...
Leica adds a third zoom lens to its SL lens lineup, the Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
Leica has expanded its SL system of lenses with an ultra-wide angle zoom lens, the long-rumored Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. The lens has been designed with a diverse range of uses in mind, including landscape, architecture, wedding, event and concert photography. To help with the latter trio of...
G-Technology goes all-in on SSD: announces three high-end solid state devices
G-Technology is diving straight into the deep end of supporting SSD with the announcement of three new SSD products that dramatically bolster the speeds photographers and videographers are going to have at their fingertips without sacrificing storage capacity or blowing the budget. Two of the new products are SSD...
Level up your Photoshop skills by learning all about levels adjustments
Levels are a very versatile and useful way to adjust your images in Photoshop. However, they aren't necessarily easy to understand at first. In a new video, Nathaniel Dodson of tutvid explains levels adjustments and also shows different ways you can use them to improve your images in Photoshop.
When looking at...
DJI’s new gimbal tools make high end filmmaking even smoother
DJI has announced two new high-end cinema products, the DJI Master Wheels and DJI Force Pro, that offer professional gimbal control solutions to discerning filmmakers by adding a new way to manage DJI’s Ronin 2 and Ronin-S gimbals. The Master Wheels is a professional level, highprecision gimbal control system that...