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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 Monochrome, Leica has announced a new monochrome camera, the Leica M11 Monochrom.
The...
Panasonic FZ2500 First Shots: The “fixed-lens GH4” with a 20x zoom lens begins its trip through our lab
Back in 2013, Sony's new RX10 long-zoom fixed-lens camera revitalized the once-popular enthusiast-grade "bridge camera" category, providing a host of high-end features, a large 1-inch sensor and an impressive 24-200mm eq. zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture. This Sony reigned supreme for a while, but soon...
Leica expands its lower-cost options with Leica TL: Faster and more versatile than Leica T
Leica has announced the Leica TL, the successor to the Leica T. The T released in 2014 and the Leica TL sticks with much of the same specs and features, but does include a few new tricks.
The TL has double the internal memory (expanded from 16GB to 32GB), improved autofocus (particularly with regard to continuous...
Living on a Flare: David Bergman on touring with Bon Jovi and working magic with next-gen Speedlites
David Bergman recently teamed up with Canon to make a video about Canon's new 600EX II-RT Speedlite, which has 2.4GHz wireless radio transmission. The flash has a wireless range up to 98.4 feet (30 meters) which allows photographers like Bergman, a Canon Explorer of Light, to change the way they work with lights on...
You won’t bee-lieve these macro images: USGS bee lab uses Canon 5D Mark II to catalog pollinators
This fall, seven types of bees were added to the US federal list of endangered and threatened species. This marked the first time that bees have been on the list. Considering the importance of bees as pollinators of fruits, nuts and vegetables, their introduction to the endangered species list marks a serious...
Just one more! Seven tips for squeezing every last shot from your camera battery
You don't always have access to a spare battery or a means for charging yours as it drains, but there are steps you can take to squeeze every last bit of power potential from your camera's battery. SLR Lounge's Matthew Saville recently published a list of seven tips to help you stretch your battery life.
First...
Olympus E-M1 II: In-depth image quality analysis, performance analysis + a look at High Res shot mode
Based on terrific interest thus far from our readers in our First Shots and Field Test Pt I for the Olympus E-M1 Mark II, we didn't want to waste any time bringing you a deeper dose of coverage in the way of our in-depth analysis of the test results from our laboratory. So please dive in at any point you'd like,...
Firmware Friday: Yi quietly upgrades M1 mirrorless camera; Fuji plans tethered shooting update for X-T2
Our Firmware Friday roundup this week is rather abbreviated, with only a couple of updates to speak of, and only one of those actually available to download. This time around, we have news to report from Shanghai, China-based XiaoYi Technology -- better known by its "Yi" brandname -- as well as from Fujifilm...
Olympus 25mm f/1.2 Pro Lens Review: A superb, pro-quality 50mm-eq. lens with a stunning f/1.2 aperture
Olympus' highly-regarded Zuiko Pro line of lenses added a couple of new members back at Photokina this year, the ultra-bright 25mm f/1.2 Pro and versatile 12-100mm f/4 IS Pro. Today, we've just completed our full in-depth review on the former, and boy is it...
Pentax K-70 Review: Enthusiast-grade features; entry-level price (and it bests the flagship K-3 II in low light!)
A couple of weeks ago, we published our field test of Ricoh's latest DSLR, the affordable Pentax K-70. Priced at just US$650 body-only, the K-70 offers features you just don't find from DSLR rivals at this pricepoint. And they're features you'll likely appreciate, as well. There's a bright, clear and accurate...
Getting hands on with Lightroom: Take command of your LR editing with Loupedeck control console
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have Lightroom adjustments right at your fingertips and feel like you're using your hands to create great images? The Loupedeck photo editing console for Lightroom does just that by assigning Lightroom adjustments and tools to switches, dials and buttons on a...
Panasonic G85 Field Test: Impressive successor to the G7, is it your best sub-$1,000 MFT option?
For Micro Four Thirds shooters, there is a wide range of body styles, performance features and price points represented by Panasonic and Olympus' lineups. The new Panasonic G85, which follows up on the very good Panasonic G7, offers an interesting mix of DSLR-style controls and mirrorless versatility. Is it one of...
Caffeine Priority: Fotojet is an interesting, but limited in-browser photo editing option
Wake up with IR! Here's today's cup of Caffeine Priority...
FotoJet.com is a one-stop shop for online for photo editing, creating photo collages and graphic design. You can easily create collages, photo grids, photo cards and more using a wide variety of templates. Recently, FotoJet added the ability to edit your...
Cleaning up the streets of New York City - through Photoshop
Photographer Marc Yankus has a great appreciation for the buildings of New York - he has lived in the city since he was 11, and spent 20 years photographing his favorite parts of the city. But in a new exhibition running at the Clampart...
Adobe MAX 2016: Adobe announces minor Photoshop updates, massive Adobe Stock news
Adobe's 2017 Creative Cloud updates don't bring much to the table for Photoshop, but they do include a variety of interesting developments for Creative Cloud as a whole. Let's get the Photoshop improvements out of the way first. There are refinements to a variety of tools within Photoshop, including content-aware...
Olympus E-M1 Mark II Field Test Part I: The new top OM-D takes on the rain, snow and hail of Iceland
Unveiled as a development announcement at this year's Photokina tradeshow, the long-awaited Olympus E-M1 Mark II aims to address the (relatively few) shortcomings of the original with some serious horsepower improvements and innovative technical features. Now, with the official product launch and availability...
Let the images loose! Olympus E-M1 II First Shots, pricing, availability and more
It's not often we receive a sample of a camera after it's been announced and yet told we have to wait until a certain date to actually post images, but with the Olympus E-M1 Mark II, this was the case! Well, we're here to tell you that from what we've seen so far in the lab and out in the field, the wait seems well...
D500, 200-500mm lens and more: Nikon targets sports and wildlife photographers with their new D500 kit
As you can read all about in our Nikon D500 Field Test and D500 review, the D500 is particularly well-suited for sports and wildlife photography. In fact, as the person who field tested it, I consider it the best overall wildlife photography camera I've used due to its excellent autofocus system, high-speed...
Panasonic LX10 First Shots: Let the comparisons with the Canon G7X II and the Sony RX100V begin!
There's been no more popular camera type on our site this year than the red-hot 1-inch-sensor compact. The Canon G7X II has been squarely in the pole position for most popular on our site for much of this year, while the Sony RX100V has been vying for the same spot lately. Some of the Sony's brethren like the Mark...
Sub-$200 prime: Affordable Yongnuo 100mm f/2 lens announced for Canon, Nikon mounts
Hong Kong-based Chinese company Yongnuo has been manufacturing inexpensive photography equipment for over a decade. Although most well-known for their speedlights, they have made a handful of lenses as well, including a 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/1.8 for Canon and Nikon mounts. Yongnuo has now announced their longest lens...
History brush as healing: Photographer erases years of gang memories
Using Photoshop to remove a tattoo isn't new - photo editors have to do this all the time. But when your subject is an ex-gang member from Los Angeles, and tattoos cover most of the body, you have your work cut out for you. Photographer Steven Burton set off on an ambitious project over two years ago, to take...