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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...
When Ralph met LORRI: Check out this stunning high-resolution image of Pluto’s Krun Macula
Sometimes I think it's easy to take for granted that there really are other worlds out there, some here in our own proverbial back yard. Those of us old enough to remember the original images of the lunar surface taken by the Apollo 11 astronauts, or the mesmorizing transmissions beamed back from the Voyager...
Put a splash of just the right color in your creations with 500px Labs’ clever new Splash photo-finding tool
If you're designing a website, book, magazine or something else where you're reliant on stock photography, choosing just the right images can be quite a chore. Chances are, you already have an image in your mind's eye, but you might have to browse through hundreds of images or more before you find one that's...
Photoshop quick fix: Scott Kelby shows how to correct for a portrait with one eye partly closed
At some point, it happens to all of us: If you shoot enough portraits, eventually someone is going to squint or start to blink an eye. If you're lucky, you can just shoot the photo again. But what if you've already lost the moment, or you didn't catch the problem until you got home? Do you throw the image...
Neural networks paint China in a new light: Prisma app helps timelapse creator give China a distinct look
The recently-released Prisma photo app is proving to be quite popular having now been covered by over 300 publications and finding itself high on the Top Charts of both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It has even caught the attention of Drew Geraci, owner of District 7 Media. The timelapse material in...
What do Annie Leibovitz and Steve Jobs have in common? A Photography Hall of Fame induction
To celebrate the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum's 50th anniversary, the Hall announced eight photographers and "photography industry visionaries" who will be inducted as part of the 2016 class.
The full list of inductees is as follows: Ken Burns, Ernst Haas, Steve Jobs, John Knoll, Thomas Knoll...
35 miles of cable for 16 days of sports photos: How the Associated Press captured the Rio Olympics
As the sporting world closes the book on the Rio 2016 Olympics, the images captured during the 16 days of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad will live on. How were these images captured? We know that around 70% of photographers captured the Olympics with Canon gear and that zoom lenses were a popular optic of choice....
What do an eagle, a mandrill and a proud mother have in common? They’ve all just won prizes in our contest!
Of course, it's the photographers who win the prizes, in conjunction with their gear, but we couldn't resist the tongue-in-cheek headline this month. And while we can certainly appreciate when our contest winners showcase photographic variety in certain months, it's also enjoyable to see other months' prize winners...
Caffeine Priority: Don’t let repetition rob you of your ability to find the beauty in your backyard
Wake up with IR! Here's today's cup of Caffeine Priority...
It's all too easy to forget about the beauty that might exist right in your backyard as you long for a trip to beautiful, faraway exotic lands. After all, you'll make better photos there than at home, right? That's the conventional wisdom, but...
Taking the milky out of the Milky Way: Give your astronomy photos pop in Lightroom with this tutorial
While the phase of the moon isn't ideal for capturing shots of the Milky Way right now, Rob & Jonas' Filmmaking Tips YouTube channel has an excellent video tutorial for editing Milky Way photos in Lightroom that'll prepare you for giving the photos you capture on the next dark, clear night the post-processing...
Portable pro quality: 4K aerial film shot on iPhone 6s offers amazing look at U.S. cities from above
Smartphone camera technology continues to improve at a frantic pace. We already know it's possible to take great photos with your mobile device, but it's not often we see professional-quality video shot with an iPhone. Cinematographer Jaron Schneider and his friend Toby Harriman run a creative content agency,...
Seeing the light: Canon adds new Explorers of Light videos from their accomplished professionals
Canon's Explorers of Light program started in the mid 1990s and has been dedicated to improving photographic education. The Explorers of Light themselves are professional photographers across a diverse range of specialties. What they all share is their use of Canon EOS photographic equipment and a long list of...
Happy World Photo Day! Share your best photo from the past year with the world
Happy World Photo Day, photographers! The annual event, which aims to inspire photographers of all skill levels to share their world with everyone else, happens today because August 19, 1839 is when the French government purchased the patent for the Daguerreotype and shared it with everyone as a gift "free to the...
How badly does light pollution wreck your night photos? This great timelapse video will show you!
If you're hoping to get some great photos of the night sky -- and with the peak activity for the annual Perseid meteor shower having taken place just a few days ago, that's probably true for many of us -- then it will be simple common sense to realize that light pollution can make or break your shots. After...
Canon 1DX II Field Test Part II: The flagship sports shooter taken out of its element in beautiful Newport
I've had some cool shooting opportunities over the years, but for our second Field Test of Canon's flagship sports shooter -- the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II -- I had one of the coolest yet. Canon recently invited members of the press to shoot with the EOS-1D X II and a generous selection of high-end lenses and...
Samyang’s AF-equipped 14mm, 50mm E-mount primes arrive with Rokinon branding
If you're a Sony E-mount shooter, the available selection of autofocus-equipped lenses for your full-frame or sub-frame camera just grew by two -- at least in a manner of speaking. Rokinon has introduced its 50mm F1.4 AF and 14mm F2.8 AF lenses for E-mount cameras, but both lenses will look very familiar indeed if...
LensRentals’ 400mm shootout: Money usually buys better results, but there’s more to it than price
LensRentals does a lot of excellent testing, but to date they have been unable to adequately test lenses that weigh more than 2.5 kilograms (about five and a half pounds) and have a focal length greater than 250mm, so supertelephoto lenses have not been tested. However, with a lot of determination and some tweaking...
Meet Dilish Parekh and his World Record-holding collection of around 4,500 cameras
There are collectors of all kinds: stamps, coins, baseball cards and many more objects. Dilish Parekh of Mumbai, India is a collector of cameras. However, he is not just any collector, but rather he owns the World Record for the world's largest collection of still photography cameras. The photojournalist has been...
Wildlife panoramas: Using the Brenizer Method to combine wide field of view and shallow depth of field
Mathieu Stern, a photographer we typically feature for his videos of unusual and "cheap" lenses, has made a new video covering how to use the Brenizer Method photographic technique for wildlife photography. Sometimes referred to as "Bokeh Panorama," the method involves stitching together images taken with a fast...
Shape Shifting: Think Tank Photo launches revamped expandable Shape Shifter backpacks
Think Tank Photo's Shape Shifter backpack was a distinct backpack when it first released, but with input from professional photographers, Think Tank has made it even better with the new version 2.0 expandable Shape Shifter backpacks.
Shape Shifter V2.0 comes in three configurations, 15 V2.0, 17 V2.0 and Naked...
Unusual tools of the trade: How a bucket can improve your seascape photography
We've featured Karl Taylor's videos on numerous occasions, including his tips for making exhibition-quality prints and how to quickly dial in your exposure at night with simple math. In a new video, Taylor has tips and tricks for capturing seascape images.
His first tip applies to many different kinds of...