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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...
MIOPS’ new versatile, smartphone-controlled Mobile camera remote successfully launched on Kickstarter
Are you tired of dealing with occasionally clunky and often limited smartphone apps to remote control your camera with your mobile device? MIOPS has just the product for you with the MIOPS Mobile. Launched on Kickstarter earlier this year, the camera remote has nearly doubled its Kickstarter target with 18 days to...
Debra S. Dorothy and the Canon 7D that wouldn’t quit: Our August POTD prize winners revealed!
We're fortunate to have a wealth of fantastic photographers entering our Photo of the Day competition each and every month, but there are a few who have achieved outstanding results in the monthly voting over the years. Of this esteemed group, we've had no photographer entering our contest with greater success in...
Illuminating the window to the soul: Everything you have ever wanted to know about lighting eyes
German film production and rental company Dedo Weigert's many videos about lighting and lighting gear are all very in-depth, and their latest video on catch lights (sometimes referred to as eye lights) is no different. This occasionally overlooked aspect of lighting for stills and video is critical for creating the...
Build your Instagram audience instantly with these tips from Chris Burkard
Adventure photographer Chris Burkard is not only a highly-talented pro and excellent educator, but he's one of the biggest names on Instagram with over 2 million followers. He recently teamed up with COOPH to offer up to other photographers some tips on building their Instagram following. Now you may or may not be...
WhiteWall Photo Book Review: High-quality results provide excellent showcase of your photos
Earlier this year, WhiteWall began offering a new photo book printing service. After covering the launch of the new product segment, I was provided the opportunity to make my own photo book. After a couple of hiccups along the way -- more on those later -- I have received my photo book and it looks fantastic!
...Google announces Pixel smartphone, offers the “best smartphone camera” says DxOMark
Google's Fall 2016 hardware event is finished and it saw the tech giant unveil its new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. DxO Labs' DxOMark site claims the Pixel to feature the "best smartphone camera ever." This is certainly big news if true; let's take a look at the specifics.
The Pixel's 12.3-megapixel camera has...
You’ve got a camera right in your pocket, take advantage with this smartphone photography guide
While it's true that if you're reading this site, you very likely have a dedicated camera, it's even more likely that you own a smartphone. Although rarely as capable as dedicated cameras, a smartphone is almost always on your person and it can take nice images. Perhaps you just got your hands on a new iPhone 7 or...
Fuji X-Pro2 Review: Flagship Fuji X-series camera struts its stuff and proves to be a speedy successor
Back in March, Fujifilm updated their flagship X-Pro series camera with the release of the Fuji X-Pro2, and we have finished our review of this excellent mirrorless APS-C camera. It includes a bevy of new features and improvements over the original X-Pro1 including a redesigned body, higher resolution...
Olympus E-PL8 First Shots: The sleek, slim new PEN makes its IR lab debut
Ah, the Olympus PEN Lite line is back once again, and this time in the most attractive package to date. Where we at IR loved the physical upgrades unveiled in the E-PL7 a few years ago, the E-PL8's exterior refines these and makes quite an elegant statement.
But that's the outside appearance, and our lab tests...
Faster and more accessible: Adobe announces Photoshop and Premiere Elements 15
Adobe has announced the release of Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 and Premiere Elements 15. The new software continues Element's trend of featuring easy-to-use, accessible photo and video editing capabilities. Utilizing behind-the-scenes technology from Adobe's professional applications, Elements offers users powerful...
Phase One XF 100MP Field Test: A test-drive with the highest-resolution camera we’ve ever used
Well, here's something you don't get to use every day, or at least we here at IR don't: a nearly $50,000 camera with a 100-megapixel Medium Format sensor. While we normally review cameras ranging from pocketable point-and-shoots all the way to flagship, professional-grade DSLRs, the medium format universe is...
How to quickly and easily lift blacks in Photoshop and achieve a “film look”
Photographers and software developers spend a lot of time trying to capture the "film look." What that look means depends on who you ask, but if you're after a "crushed black" effect, then photographer Mathieu Stern has a Photoshop tutorial for you. For the purposes of this article, I'm going to refer to what is...
Reduce highlights and keep those pores: How to set up portrait lighting for beautiful, realistic skin
SLR Lounge writer and photographer Julia Kuzmenko is more than a great beauty and portrait photographer, she's also excellent at educating.
As Kishore Sawh points out in his article covering an excerpt from Julia's course about beauty photography, the standard look for skin in portraiture is currently changing....
Caffeine Priority: A quick test run with the new Olympus 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens
Wake up with IR! Here's today's cup of Caffeine Priority...
"Well, hey little guy. Aren't you cute!"
This statement could very well be describing the small frogs and bumblebees I happened upon yesterday afternoon while using the new Olympus 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens. It could also be describing the macro lens...
Firmware Friday catchup: Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony ship updates for 17 cameras
It's been a few weeks since our last Firmware Friday roundup, as things have been a bit hectic of late thanks to the biennial Photokina tradeshow in Germany. We're finally catching back up, though, and so Firmware Friday returns with a mammoth catch-up of all the updates released in the last few weeks. In...
Sony launches Alpha Universe 2.0: New design, podcast and Alpha Imaging Collective
In order to support the growing community of Sony Alpha enthusiasts, the company has launched three new initiatives. There's a redesigned Sony Alpha Universe 2.0 website, a Universe podcast which will have new episodes bi-weekly and an Alpha Imaging Collective, designed to provide a platform for photographers and...
Elegantly showcase your work with Hahnemühle’s new Portfolio Box
German company Hahnemühle has been creating paper for artists since 1584. For well over 400 years, they have been continuing to expand not only their product range, but how they interact with artists. Their latest product, the Portfolio Box, is yet another example of their commitment to offering high-end products...
Express yourself with your tripod: MeFOTO announces colorful, compact Air tripods and monopod
When looking for a light, easy-to-use tripod, there are quite a few options out there, but few are as colorful as MeFOTO's new family of tripods. The MeFOTO Air series is designed to combine performance and portability in an affordable package.
The MeFoto Air comes with HyperLock, MeFOTO's newly-designed leg lock...
Macphun Aurora HDR 2017 Review: A streamlined yet feature-rich HDR app for everyone
Macphun's Aurora HDR 2017 software made its debut for Mac OS X on September 29, and I've been fortunate enough to have a review copy of the software to work with this past month. I've been very impressed with the software and think that it's an excellent option for photographers looking to either make better HDR...
Canon 1DX Mark II Review: The biggest, burliest and best Canon DSLR for sports, action and wildlife
This is top of the line, folks. The best of the best. The Canon 1DX Mark II is Canon's premier sports, action, wildlife and photojournalism camera. While it won't win awards for sheer resolving power -- turn to the 5DS/R or even 5D Mark IV if you need more megapixels -- the 1DX II sports a new 20MP sensor that puts...