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Announced just last month, the new Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF6 are two compact system cameras we've been eager to get our hands on and put to the test in the IR Lab -- as well as out in the field with our reviewers. The cameras' predecessors were both enthusiastic Dave's Picks, and we have high hopes that the...

Last month, Nikon shipped updated firmware for no less than eight digital SLRs, extending support for the impressive AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens that the company introduced last January. In the last few days, three more camera bodies  -- the D700, D300, and D300s -- have been made compatible with that lens, while one of...

 

 

Last month 500px announced it was rolling out a new portfolio system for paying users, and over the last week or two, users have been receiving emails letting them know that the service is now up and running.We took 500px's new portfolio system for a spin to see just how easy it is to get a dedicated site for your...

 

 

Everyone knows Nikon's flagship professional digital SLRs are tough cameras, but how tough are they really? In our 2010 review of the D3S, we praised its "rugged construction with magnesium alloy body and full environmental sealing." Half the time, though, most photographers don't get close to pushing these cameras...

Ever since Google introduced its Project Glass project last year, privacy advocates have been up in arms. Some have predicted that the wearable computer -- which features a small built-in camera that can be activated simply by winking -- is the beginning of the end for any hope of privacy we might have beyond our doorstep. A future not...

 

 

High-end camera manufacturer Leica has started a flurry of rumors by teasing a new camera to be announced next month. Leica uploaded a picture to both its website and Facebook page with a mysterious object labeled the "Mini M" sitting between the Leica M and Leica X2. Set to be unveiled June 11th, there's...

For the last couple of years, the folks at third-party protection plan company SquareTrade have posted regular drop tests, taking consumer electronics devices and either dropping them or dropping things on them, all in the name of finding out which fares best. The tests, which have so far been limited to phones and tablets, are...

 

Scott Johnson, primary photographer at Contrast Studio

(Editor's note: The following opinion piece is by Scott Johnson, the primary photographer at Contrast Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. It first appeared on Contrast Studio's blog and does not necessarily reflect the views of Imaging Resource.)
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It's a wonderful Thursday morning in the land of camera deals, and we've found a very nice selection of bargains on Nikon and Olympus cameras, Sigma lenses and Adobe software. Browse through the selection of deals below, and be sure to check back regularly for more deals and special offers!

• Nikon D600 with...

Want to give your photos a bit of a kick without introducing ugly halos? A new plug-in from Topaz Labs aims to do just that, providing detailed control over a wide range of image attributes, as well as a generous range of presets that get you quickly in the ballpark. For a limited time, the new plug-in is available at a pretty...

Last summer, we told you about Duke University's prototype AWARE-series gigapixel cameras, impressive devices that can capture and stitch a gigapixel image from an array containing hundreds of cameras, each with 14-megapixel resolution. What makes AWARE particularly impressive is that, since all of the cameras are synchronized and...

 

 

Less than a day after Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer stirred up a firestorm of criticism for comments some felt were disparaging of professional photographers, she took to Twitter to offer several rounds of apologies to her followers. Indeed, nearly every tweeted reply in the last 24 hours from Mayer's Twitter account had...

 

 

There have been some pretty sick shots captured with Freefly Systems' MōVI camera stabilizer since it launched last month but here are a couple that nearly got away. In the below video from cinematographer Vincent Laforet, which was captured with a Red Epic "Infra Red" camera attached to a MōVI, you'll see two...

 

 

As anyone who works long hours and has a pet probably knows, your critters can get lonely and frantic if there's no one around to play with them. Some folks hire dog walkers, others get more pets so they can keep each other company. But a Ukrainian startup is aiming to change that, with a small box that'll let you...

The Sigma DP1 Merrill marks a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the DP1x, and delivers some of the most beautiful, detailed images at low ISOs that we've ever seen from a camera in its price range. Paired with a sharp 28mm-equivalent lens, the DP1M's 46-megapixel, three-layered Foveon sensor captures images that demonstrate...

 

 

Welcome everyone on this fine Wednesday morning to another roundup of great camera deals. We've got a nice selection of bargains including several Canon DSLRs and lenses, a couple compact system cameras and more. Be sure to check back on the site regularly for more discounts.

• Refurbished Canon Rebel T3i...

 

 

We've just posted First Shots of the latest camera the IR Lab has put through its initial paces -- the Sony HX50V -- which the company bills as "the world's smallest and lightest 30x optical zoom camera." Judging by the popularity of its predecessors, we're sure many of you are eager to see how this new hybrid...

 

 

Yahoo made big news yesterday when it announced it had purchased photo blogging platform Tumblr for $1.1 billion, and then unveiled a totally revamped Flickr photo sharing service, which includes 1TB of free storage for users. But it's what Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said during a discussion about the new Flickr that...

 

 

Who's ready for a brand new batch of camera deals? We've found a handful of great bargains on some Nikon DSLR and Sony gear. Be sure to check back on the site regularly for more discounts.

• Nikon D7000 - $780 (compare to $896.95) - Free Shipping
  For a very limited time, DigitalRev has the Nikon D7000...