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28 Years Later was Apparently Shot on the iPhone 15, and I Have Thoughts

Danny Boyle is my favorite filmmaker of all time: from Shallow Grave to Steve Jobs, few directors have a portfolio as uniquely broad while also thematically consistent as his. His films are either critically acclaimed or criminally underrated, and I have been waiting with...

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 MonochromeLeica has announced a new monochrome camera, the Leica M11 Monochrom.

The...

Shutter Release: Storage considerations, unique time lapse, Instagram cracks down and more

 
 

As good reading material for this weekend, we have a variety of topics to share with you. Topics covered in today’s Shutter Release include storage considerations for photographers, a behind-the-scenes look at photographing cosmetic products, a unique 24 hour time lapse, an overview of new Instagram features and a...

Preorder Nikon’s 100th Anniversary commemorative cameras, lenses and accessories here

 
 

As you may have heard, it’s Nikon’s 100th Anniversary. To celebrate the centennial in style, the legendary Japanese company is releasing a number of special edition commemorative products this summer. Preorders have opened for a number of products, which you can see below.

Anniversary Edition Cameras

We start...

Video editing explained: Adobe Premiere’s editing tools broken down in video tutorial

 
 

As more photographers start getting into video in addition to stills, we may all need to pick up new editing skills. Personally, I’ve started using Adobe Premiere to edit videos for Field Tests and as a beginner, I’ve been very impressed with the software.

For photographers who want to edit video in Adobe...

Shutter Release: Two light portrait setup, test drive a Leica and iPhone 7 graces cover

 
 

Shutter Release is a regular feature here on Imaging Resource. We see a lot of great content around the web but cannot write dedicated articles to cover them all. Instead, we deliver quick-hit summaries of interesting content to share with you in one roundup article. Don’t worry, we still write full-length articles...

Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 Review: A faster, more precise computer for the mobile creator

 
 

Microsoft’s latest portable tablet/computer hybrid was announced last month to much fanfare. Touted as a perfect blend of portable and powerful, the new Surface Pro (no longer burdened with a model number) aims to appeal to mobile creative professionals as a perfect companion to their art. More specifically, we’ve...

How to achieve perfect exposure by utilizing in-camera tools and properly evaluating RAW files

 
 

Photographer Greg Benz has created three new videos to help photographers achieve the right exposure in camera. In the three-part video series below, Greg covers what to do before clicking the shutter, reviewing the RGB histogram on your camera and reviewing your RAW file on your computer respectively.

Your...

Shutter Release: Using a drone to carry lights, a guide to layers, the story of the first cellphone pic and more

 
 

In Shutter Release, we find the most interesting photography news and videos from around the web to share with you. Alongside links, we supply short descriptions of the content to help you determine if it is something which will interest you. Today’s stories include a guide to radio triggers, SANDMARC iPhone...

Shutter Release: A focus on workflow and improving your editing in Adobe Lightroom

 
 

Today’s Shutter Release – a series in which we search the web and deliver the most interesting content to you, the readers – is focused almost entirely on workflow and editing. We start with a full start to finish digital workflow video from photographer Jeff Rojas, then look at a quick Lightroom Coffee Break video...

Adobe Stock launches new “Editorial Collection,” better search and PowerPoint support

 
 

Adobe has further expanded their Stock support with an editorial partnership with Reuters, USA Today and Stocksy as well as expanded search via Adobe Sensei. Additionally, Microsoft PowerPoint support was revealed. The editorial support adds 12 million editorial images from Reuters, 500,000 sports images a year...

Safer storage: Popular backup service Backblaze offers an updated look at their hard drive failure rates

 
 

The latest and greatest camera and lens technology helps us capture better images, but all these photos and videos need to be stored somewhere. As cameras offer more resolving power and files get larger, speed is important too. But perhaps no aspect of a drive matters more to a photographer, especially if they...

More pixels and stars: Capture the Milky Way in all its glory with this Milky Way panorama video tutorial

 
 

Photographer Mike Ver Sprill is an experienced photographer who has dubbed himself “Milky Way Mike.” If his nickname doesn’t give it away, he specializes in night sky photography. If you have ever wanted to make a beautiful night sky panorama featuring the Milky Way, Milky Way Mike’s latest video tutorial is...

Capture better natural light portraits by harnessing the power of the sun during the “golden hour”

 
 

Portrait photographer Manny Ortiz regularly publishes excellent video tutorials on his YouTube channel, some of which we have shared in the past. His latest video tutorial is all about golden hour portraits.

Some photographers don’t have access to artificial lighting or just love using natural light for...

Lowepro has added an Inspire II bag to their drone backpack lineup

 
 

Lowepro has a whole line of drone bags including one for the Phantom 4 and this one for the Mavic that also has a hydration reservoir, but the DJI Inspire has been a point of challenge for bag makers due to its large size and awkward shape. Lowepro's answer is the DroneGuard Pro Inspire, a unique design that splays...

Father’s Day Deals: Save hundreds on photo gear from Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Panasonic, Sigma and Sony

 
 

Last month we shared a variety of great camera deals for Mother’s Day. With Father’s Day just around the corner, we are doing the same for gift ideas for all the dads out there. The deals span an array of manufacturers and price levels and there are a lot of them, so let’s get started.

• Cameras under $1,000 •

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Shutter Release: VSCO desktop presets, Kodak’s new magazine, the importance of gear and more

 
 

Shutter Release is a regular series on Imaging Resource in which we scour the web to deliver the day’s hottest stories to you in a quick hit format. There is a lot of excellent and interesting content out there and it can be hard to keep track of it all. That’s where we come in. Below you will find links and quick...

On-demand photo editing: New app Mendr plays matchmaker for photographers and editors

 
 

After a year of development, the Android and iOS app Mendr launched in March. Mendr is a very interesting app that matches photographers with retouchers. A user selects one of their photos within the application, chooses the edits that they want done to the image and then sends it out. Photo editors with the app...

ON1 Photo RAW 2017.5: ON1 announces major update to their all-in-one photo editor

 
 

ON1 has announced a major update to ON1 Photo RAW in the form of ON1 Photo RAW 2017.5. The update to the all-in-one photo organizer, editor and RAW processor for macOS and Windows brings numerous new features to the application plus optimization to performance and the overall user experience. The major updates to...

Firmware Friday: Sony fixes overheating, star-eating issues; Leica, Panasonic and Sigma updates too


 
 

Our Firmware Friday roundup this week is dominated by Sony, with the company shipping updates that add new features and fix issues with six of its cameras over the last couple of days. A few other companies do get a look in as well, though, with Leica seeking beta testers for new firmware, another couple of...

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Review: Big, burly portrait lens delivers the sharpness even at f/1.4!


Click here to read our Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Review

 
 

There's really no other way to say it: Sigma keeps delivering hit after hit -- their Global Vision re-working of older lenses, as well as new concoctions, simply continue to be impressive. It therefore comes as no surprise that the updated Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art...

Phase One releases five Capture One Styles Packs for $69 each

 
 

Phase One has announced a series of Styles Packs for their popular post production software Capture One. Applying specific Styles implements multiple image adjustments without affecting key capture parameters like exposure, white balance or levels. Phase One promises that each Style offers plenty of scope – both...