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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...
Matching clients with photographers: 500px’s new photographer directory, Adobe Stock integration
Global online photography community 500px has announced the launch of a new, easy-to-use global photographer directory to allow clients such as Airbnb, The Travel Corporation, Google and Lonely Planet among many others to search for photographers by specialty and location. In addition to the new directory, 500px...
Found Fuji film cameras: B&H locates unopened (discontinued) Fuji GF670 cameras in warehouse
If you missed your chance to grab a new, sealed Fujifilm GF670 6x7 folding medium format film camera during its production run, you will have another chance soon. B&H has reportedly found an unspecified number of brand-new GF760 cameras in one of their warehouses.
The rangefinder camera accepts 120 and 220 roll...
Three easy ways to create background separation in your portraits using speedlights
Photographer Manny Ortiz has a number of excellent tutorials on his YouTube channel to help budding portrait photographers get better results without breaking the bank. His videos showcase how to achieve excellent results with only speedlights rather than large, expensive studio lights. He even has videos geared...
Capturing history as it’s made: The high-pressure task of the White House photographer
With a new president having taken office in the United States, that also means that a new official White House photographer will be taking over as well. DigitalRev In Focus explores the job and its history.
John F. Kennedy was the first US president to work with a full-time photographer, Cecil W. Stoughton. After...
Fujifilm GFX launch: Hands-on with the GFX, X-T20, and X100F, plus more questions answered!
Last Thursday evening, Fujifilm held its formal coming out party for the GFX 50S in The Refectory at the High Line Hotel, a spectacular, historic room in what was once part of an Episcopalian seminary. The company packed the room with a dozen or so GFX 50S cameras, all three of the new GF lenses, vertical grips, a...
Caffeine Priority: Hands-on with the hands-off photo editing software, Photolemur
Wake up with IR! Here's today's cup of Caffeine Priority...
We covered Photolemur in early December. Since then, I've had the opportunity to use the MacOS software and see what it offers photographers.
To brief you on what Photolemur is, it is a piece of automated photo editing software. Claiming to be the...
COSYSPEED Camslinger Streetomatic + Review: Compact, well-designed bag
In early December, I wrote about COSYSPEED’s new camera bag, the Streetomatic +. It is compact, but larger than its predecessor, capable of holding a DSLR camera rather than the mirrorless camera the the original Streetomatic was designed to carry. What makes this bag particularly interesting is how it is made to...
Broncolor offering photographers $24,000 in gear, discounts, exposure and more in Gen NEXT contest
If you are between 18 and 30 years old, you can win broncolor gear worth $24,000 in their Gen NEXT competition. You can submit up to three images falling within any genre of photography, such as sports, still life, portraits, etc. Submissions are open until March 7 at midnight Central European Time. Broncolor is...
Firmware Friday: Fuji X-T1 gets improved flash, front dial bug fix
Between the holiday season, CES show and an impressively powerful flu bug which took Senior Reviews Editor Mike Tomkins out for the count, our Firmware Friday roundup has necessarily taken something of an extended hiatus over the last few weeks. It returns today, though, with news of an update from the folks...
French fashion photographer takes you on a distinct visual journey through China at night
In early December, WIRED rebranded its photography website, WIRED Photo. When they did so, they promised better visuals and excellent storytelling. They’ve delivered with their recent coverage of Marilyn Mugot’s excellent night photography project.
The French fashion photographer and graphic designer travelled to...
More than a slap on the wrist: Aerial photography company hit with large fine for FAA violations
After seeking a record sum of US$1.9 million from aerial photography company SkyPan International, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted $200,000 as part of a settlement. SkyPan International was charged with orchestrating 65 unauthorized flights in congested airspaces, lacking proper certification...
Lighting up the polar night: Finnish artist creates stunning light paintings that look out of this world
"Great Big Story" recently made a video about Finnish artist Hannu Huhtamo and his long exposure photography. “Darkness is the canvas and the light is my brush,” Huhtamo says, “With light painting you can create new worlds in the darkness.” As much a painter as he is a photographer, he treats his camera and lens as...
Mirrorless monster: Thriller film “Cadaver” to be shot entirely with a Sony a7S II
Coming to a theater near you this summer, Cadaver - a horror-thriller movie starring Shay Mitchell ("Pretty Little Liars") - will be the first movie shot entirely with a Sony a7S II camera. In Cadaver, disgraced ex-cop and recovering addict Megan Reed (Shay Mitchell) must take a graveyard shift at the morgue in the...
Histogram myths: Matt Granger on understanding histograms and how to properly use them
Photographer and educator Matt Granger wants to help us better understand histograms. Histograms are very useful and many of us are familiar with them, but Granger says there are three very common misconceptions that he wants to help eliminate.
You may be tempted to make judgements about your images and their...
It’s finally here: Full details on the Fuji GFX medium-format mirrorless camera, including the price!
Last fall, Fujifilm stole the show at Photokina 2016 with a surprise development announcement, flooring us all with its vision of an incredibly compact medium-format mirrorless camera. Today, it takes that announcement off the development roster, and brings it into the real world with the official launch of the...
X100F and 4K-shooting X-T20: Fuji announces pair of new 24MP X-Trans cameras
Alongside the official announcement of the new medium format Fuji GFX, Fujifilm has also announced updates to a pair of their APS-C X-Series cameras, the Fuji X100F and Fuji X-T20. These refreshed models not only get some which are both centered around 24.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS III image sensors.
Fuji...
Fujifilm launches new compact, affordable XF50mm f/2 R WR lens
True to their lens roadmap, Fujifilm today announced the launch of their new Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR lens. The Fujinon lens lineup features a generous number of prime lenses, and the XF 50mm fills a gap between two 35mm lenses, and the 56mm f/1.2. When mounted on a Fujifilm camera body, the XF 50mm lens will...
Thin body, wide ISO range: Leica introduces slimmest, highest-sensitivity digital M camera, the M10
Leica's M line has simultaneously beefed up and slimmed down. The newly-announced Leica M10 features the slimmest body of any Leica digital M camera, while including a physical ISO dial, higher-magnification (0.73x) optical viewfinder and redeveloped 24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and Maestro II image...
Updated: Harvard - NOT that Harvard - offers a free course on digital photography
Updated on January 19 at 4:15 PM ET: Per Fstoppers, it turns out that the Alison platform below is not hosting Harvard's photography course. Fstoppers has reached out to the Harvard Photography Department for more information. Feel free to use the lectures anyways, even though they aren't from Harvard.
Harvard is...
Smooth operators: 10 top video tripod heads for any budget
Any photographer who tries shooting video using an ordinary tripod designed for still photography soon discovers the limitations of a standard 3-way pan/tilt head or ball head in achieving smooth panning and tilting motions. Indeed, if you're serious about creating professional looking videos, a high-quality video...