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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...
DJI releases new accessories for the Mavic Pro, including propeller protection
For owners of the popular DJI Mavic Pro, DJI has announced new accessories for the recently-released quadcopter.
Two of the new products are designed to help protect the Mavic Pro’s propellers, ensuring that your drone is as protected as possible. The new Propeller Guard creates a barrier around the propellers...
New perspectives, stories and realism: The visual trends Adobe expects in 2017
Adobe has predictions for the visual trends which will take off in 2017. Many of them have to do with technology. As drones become more popular and offer great aerial photography possibilities, Adobe expects new perspectives to be big in 2017. “Aerial photography has reached new heights since the invention and...
Thrifty Thursday: During week of WPPI, save big on Canon and Nikon cameras, many other lenses
With WPPI wrapping up today in Las Vegas, there are a number of ongoing excellent deals. B&H has a number of great deals on a wide array of gear when using the coupon code “BHWPPI17.”
WPPI deals at B&H
Many of the WPPI 2017 deals at B&H will be expiring on February 12, so if you see one that catches your eye,...
Manfrotto launches Lens Filter Suite, combining Manfrotto filters and XUME adapters
Manfrotto, a company best known for their camera support gear and photo accessories, has announced the Manfrotto Lens Filter Suite. The Lens Filter Suite combines Manfrotto’s filters with Manfrotto Xume magnetic adapters.
The Lens Filter Suite includes a Manfrotto filter, a Manfrotto Xume lens adapter and filter...
Ensure you can always capture the moment with new Battery Photo Case for iPhone 7 (Plus)
If you want to use your iPhone for capturing high-quality images with Moment’s lens accessories for the iPhone, you’ve had to choose between using the lenses or using a battery case to extend your iPhone’s life. You don't have to sacrifice one or the other anymore as Moment has introduced a new battery case, which...
Third stack’s the charm: Sony unveils new smartphone sensor capable of 1,000fps and less rolling shutter
Sony has taken the wraps off its newest smartphone image sensor. The new sensor is the industry’s first three-layer stacked CMOS image sensor with DRAM for smartphones and it offers high-speed data readout with reduced distortion when shooting stills. Perhaps what is most impressive about the new sensor is what it...
Lino Manfrotto, photographer and founder of Manfrotto, passes away at 80 years old in native Italy
Lino Manfrotto, the founder of the Manfrotto support equipment company, has passed away at his home in Italy at the age of 80.
While best known for the company with his namesake, which has been designing and producing support gear for photographers since 1974, Lino Manfrotto was also a photojournalist in his...
That’s a face?! Google Brain creates faces virtually out of thin air
We recently covered Google’s RAISR technology, which aids in making low-resolution images higher-resolution while also eliminating artifacts and preserving details. Google Brain is up to something even more impressive, seemingly being capable of creating details that are arguably not even there.
Using 8x8 source...
Sony primed for WPPI: announces 100mm f/2.8 STF G Master and 85mm f/1.8 lenses; radio-controlled flash
Sony has announced three new products at WPPI 2017 which will surely excite wedding and portrait photographers who use Sony E-mount cameras. The new optics are the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS, and the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8. The former is designed to offer the highest ever quality bokeh for an alpha lens, thanks in...
Olympus 300mm f/4 PRO + E-M1 Mark II: Turning the everyday into the sublime
The Olympus 300mm f/4 PRO is a hard lens to get enough of. We reviewed it, shot extensively with it on the Olympus E-M1, and then awarded it Best Telephoto Prime Lens in our 2016 COTY awards. But as all of that was transpiring, Olympus was busy rolling out the E-M1 Mark II, which really upped the ante in terms of...
Tamron announces new APS-C 10-24mm lens and full-frame SP series 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom
Tamron has announced two new zoom lenses: a 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) and SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025), the latter of which is one of Tamron’s premium lenses, as evidenced by its “SP” designation.
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
The new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens is...
Sony A6500 Field Test Part II: An evening shoot in Gatlinburg plus videos aplenty
Late last year, I posted my first Field Test of the Sony A6500, an enthusiast mirrorless camera which pairs plenty of performance with great image quality in a relatively compact design. Since then, I've been kept busy with the holiday season, Consumer Electronics Show and plenty else besides, but I've just...
Intel’s smart drones take to the skies above Houston for Super Bowl LI halftime show
As a New England native and lifelong Patriots fan, Super Bowl LI was an insane game and very much a tale of two halves. While the Patriots were looking to be well on their way to an embarrassing, deflating defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons, the Pepsi Zero Sugar Halftime Show was a distracting spectacle. In...
Samyang/Rokinon expands their cinematic lens lineup: Xeen 20mm T/1.9 announced
Samyang/Rokinon launched their XEEN lineup in 2015 and are now expanding it further with a new cinema lens, the XEEN 20mm T/1.9. The 20mm T/1.9 joins their existing XEEN lens lineup, which includes 14mm T/3.1, 16mm T/2.6, 24mm T/1.5, 35mm T/1.5, 50mm T/1.5, 85mm T/1.5 and 135mm T/2.2 optics.
The lens is designed...
Sigma dethrones Zeiss in optical quality
Three years after releasing their first Art series lens, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art, Sigma has wowed lens testers yet again with their new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens.
The new portrait prime is large in stature -- weighing nearly 40 ounces (1,132 grams) -- but the weight looks to be worth it because...
Reader Stories: The Hike of a Lifetime – Lower Calf Creek in the Grand-Staircase Escalante
By IR reader Mark Seawell
Utah. My wife and I have been living in the northern part of the state since the summer of 2014 after serving overseas with the Air Force for over two decades. We didn't really know what to expect but what we found was beyond our imagination!
What we discovered was this truth: If you...
RAISR sharp: Google uses machine learning to create high-resolution images from low-resolution sources
We missed Google RAISR back when the company showed it off last November, but Amateur Photographer covered it recently and it’s worth discussing.
RAISR, which stands for Rapid and Accurate Image Super-Resolution, utilizes machine learning to sharpen low-resolution images. Google claims that not only are the...
Fuji launching professional services in Europe, rumors pointing toward a USA launch as well
It appears inevitable that Fujifilm will be launching Fujifilm Professional Services alongside the GFX 50S. Fujifilm has officially announced a new Professional Service for Europe already and rumors are suggesting a similar service will launch in the USA.
The European launch will be “dedicated to the needs of...
Firmware Friday: The Leica M10 looks set to get a bug-squashing update imminently
Our Firmware Friday update this week is going to be a rather brief one, as we're not actually aware of any new updates that have landed in the last week. (If you've spotted one, sound off in the comments below and let us know!)
What we do have news to report upon, though, is a new update for the Leica M10...
Digitizing analog images: Considerations and advice for how to make scans without breaking the bank
Many photographers still enjoy the thrill of shooting film, but it's important to be able to digitize your analog images not only to preserve them, but to be able to quickly share them. There are numerous methods you can utilize to make your film photos into digital files and Torsten Kathke has written an excellent...