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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 Release Date Announcement Possibly Approaches
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...
Olympus shooters rewarded with big updates for E-M1 II, E-M5 II and PEN-F
If you're an Olympus E-M1 II, E-M5 II or PEN-F shooter, we have great news for you today. The company has just announced major firmware updates for all three models which bring with them a raft of new features. Ordinarily, we'd save this news for our weekly Firmware Friday roundup, but these updates -- especially...
Can you tell the difference between a $500 camera and a $5,000 camera?
While it's true that many professionals use very high-end, expensive cameras and lenses, that doesn't mean that you need to break the bank to produce professional-looking images. Photographer Manny Ortiz has made a new video about how you can take your camera, even if it's an entry-level model, and improve your own...
Is the new Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus the best smartphone camera? DxOMark weighs in
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is the latest in a long line of premium smartphones from the giant Korean manufacturer. It has a similar dual-camera setup as is found in the Galaxy Note 8, but it has a very big new trick up its sleeve, a variable-aperture lens on the main camera. When light is low, the lens opens up to...
Capture One launches new “Dedication” campaign focused on creativity in pro photography
Capture One has launched a new "Dedication Campaign" designed to help inspire photographers by going behind the scenes with three professionals across varied disciplines. IN a series of videos, we will be able to see how this trio of pros utilize Capture One to share their creative visions.
Each photographer will...
CP+ 2018: Hands-on with Sigma’s bokeh badboy, the 105mm f/1.4 Art lens
Ahead of the annual CP+ trade show in Yokohama, Japan, Sigma announced some big lens news, the first of which was a bundle of Sony FE-mount versions of their Art series lenses. They also announced a pair of all-new optics: the 70mm f/2.8 Macro Art lens and a massive, "bokeh-licious" 105mm f/1.4 Art lens. The 105mm...
Seeking objectivity: When evaluating your own work, sometimes it’s best to leave it up to others
It can be very difficult to evaluate your own work. You may consider one image to your best while someone else may favor a very different image of yours. Tony Northrup argues that it's even impossible to objectively view your own work. You, and everyone else, view every image through their own personal perspective....
Focus stacking in Australian sand dunes and searching for strong compositions
Australian photographer Andrew Marr recently headed to Lancelin along the Australian coast near Perth. While there, he wanted to photograph the area's famous sand dunes. Marr started by scouting the area for a potential composition, which he could photograph when the late afternoon sun got lower. His focus was on...
Photographer tests out 3 vintage lenses: Which weird lens is your favorite?
Photographer Mathieu Stern has been featured in our news many times, largely due to his very interesting videos about vintage lenses he adapts to his Sony mirrorless cameras. One of his ongoing series is "3 Vintage Lenses," in which he photographs the same model with three different vintage lenses. It's amazing not...
Four keys to telling a story through your portraiture with Sony Artisan Me Ra Koh
Being able to tell a story through your photography is very important and something that can be difficult to achieve. Professional photographer and Sony Artisan Me Ra Koh is at WPPI with Sony and gave a presentation about the four keys to storytelling portraits.
The first key is "light." We know of the importance...
Tokina launches autofocus 20mm FE lens and brand-new premium full-frame lens “Opera” series
Tokina has announced a couple of lenses over the past week. Let's look at the first lens announced, the Tokina 20mm f/2 FE AF FiRIN. This lens is the autofocus version of the existing FiRIN 20mm f/2 FE super wide angle full-frame prime lens for Sony E-mount.
The new autofocus version uses the same optical design...
Light L16 Review: A clever idea on paper, but the current product falls well short
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The Light L16 is the first hardware device from a company who claims their clever multi-lens computational photography technology will be a "DSLR killer." After years of hype and teasers, we finally got our hands on one, and suffice it to say, the image quality and...
Three ways the Light L16 fails in its attempts to be the photojournalist’s camera choice
In the past weeks, Light announced a program called "The Depth Collective." The goal is to offer financial help to photojournalists around the world who wish to use the Light L16 in their storytelling. Light goes on to talk about the importance of keeping a low profile, being there to capture moments that matter,...
Preorder the new Sony A7 III here: 24 megapixels, 4K UHD, 693 AF points, 10fps and under $2,000
Sony's newest full-frame mirrorless camera, the A7 III, will be available for preorder later this morning. If you're reading this and it's past 11:00 AM ET, the camera is already available and you can order yours right now by clicking here.
When you put the Sony A7 III head-to-head with similarly-priced cameras...
Wacom announces availability of creative-oriented 24-inch Cintiq Pro tablet, 32-inch version coming later
Aimed at creative professionals, Wacom has announced the new 24-inch Cintiq Pro pen display. This third addition to the Cintiq Pro lineup, joining 13- and 16-inch models, will be arriving this spring.
Much of the Cintiq Pro's form is the display, which is 4K and displays 98% of the Adobe RGB spectrum. The display...
Head-to-head: The Sony A7 III compared to its nearest rivals from Canon and Nikon. Which would you buy?
It’s getting kind of expected for Sony to announce totally amazing technology, so when they just announce something that’s really good but not extraordinary, it almost seems boring. At first glance, the Sony A7 Mark III might not seem all that exciting, but when compared against its closest competitors, you start...
If the eyes are the window to the soul, then you won’t want to overlook this detail in your portraits
When you look at a portrait, one of the first things that often jumps out at you is the subject's eyes. It's often said that eyes are the windows to the soul, so it only makes sense that a good portrait will depend upon the eyes. Human eyes are very reflective, which can be used to your advantage. However, it can...
Art in native E-mount: Sigma announces 9 prime Art lenses to be released for full-frame Sony mirrorless
It's already a good day for Sony fans with the company announcing the new Sony A7 III last night, and Sigma has added even more excitement for Sony mirrorless shooters. Sigma Corporation has announced that nine of their Art lenses will be released in native Sony E-mount versions, including their two new lenses,...
Close & bright: Sigma announces new 70mm f/2.8 Macro and 105mm f/1.4 Art lenses
Sigma's Art series has proven very popular with photographers, enthusiast and professional alike, due to its excellent blend of performance and price. It also delivers lenses unique to a specific lens mount. With today's announcement of a pair of new Art lenses, Sigma has created its first Art macro lens and also...
When the conditions look promising, there’s no better day than today to capture your next great shot
Large-format film photographer Ben Horne recently visited Death Valley and on his third day in the iconic location, he thought that the conditions were looking promising for sunrise. He packed up his gear and headed to a peak to try to get above dense fog. However, his gear is not as easy to set up in the dark as...
Live from Vegas: The Sony A7 Mark III sports A9 AF, A7R III performance for just $2k! (Now with samples!)
Big news, full-frame fans: The brand-new Sony A7 Mark III just entered stage left, and it's the talk of the WPPI show! Following hot on the heels of the popular A7R Mark III, the A7 Mark III is significantly less expensive, putting it within reach of many more photographers. But make no mistake, this is not merely...