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Panasonic Corp. has today released firmware updates for four of its Lumix-series digital camera models that promises better image quality in one specific shooting mode.

The new firmware for the Panasonic ZS20, SZ7, and several closely-related models is said to improve the cameras' Handheld Night Shot mode, which lets you take low-light shots without a tripod. The mode...

Like a lot of people out there coming back from vacation, this post-Labor Day week has been a challenge for us. Here's something though that has lightened our mood on a busy Friday: a ghoulishly great photo of a Steampunk monster from this week's Photoshop World show in Las Vegas.

 

 

The creature is the creation of...

If you've got the skills and the time, you can do some pretty amazing things with software like Adobe's Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Lightroom, or Apple's Aperture. Not everybody has those attributes in bountiful supply, though, which is why there's a thriving market in addons for these programs that make it easier to get the results you're after with less effort.

Could your digital darkroom use a makeover? Canadian software company Corel Corp. just released the latest version of its long-running PaintShop Pro series, with a raft of new and updated features aimed at making the most out of your photos.

Corel has retained the naming schema introduced with the previous version for PaintShop Pro X5, after quite a few years of subtle...

 

 

This Nikon AF-S 55-200mm F/4-5.6 zoom lens is not a lens all. It's actually a small portable speaker you can use to add volume to your laptop, iPhone, iPad or smart phone.

The "Portable Lens USB Speaker" has a built-in battery that's charged via a USB line. When fully charged, it can crank your tunes for up to...

 

 

When I first saw the work of Nigerian documentary photographer Adolphus Opara, the sheer beauty of his work -- especially his strong sense of color -- startled me. In particular, the 20-image portfolio titled "Emissaries of an Iconic Religion" showcases the depths of his talent, where his warm, intimate portraits...

Take a look at the couple in this amazing photo. Do you know who they are?

 

 

Photographer Mo Gelber says he shot the image outside of the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City recently and needs to identify them in order to qualify for a photo contest he entered.

(UPDATE: The woman in the photo, Alexis...

 

 

Though they still have "film" in their name, Fujifilm has attracted a lot of attention with their cameras over the last two years by giving enthusiasts exactly what they want: Cool-looking, rangefinder-like cameras with great image quality.

The latest model in the X line, called the Fujifilm X-E1, leaves out the...

Early last week, stories began to circulate the web of a development that some claimed would spell the end of bulky lenses for everything from camera phones to digital SLRs, while simultaneously and radically improving image quality. Press outlets around the world worked to outdo each other with ever-more exuberant interpretations of its impact. The resulting coverage...

 

 

Today's lens review at SLRgear.com is the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM, a short telephoto zoom lens. Lenses in this category are often considered when upgrading from a kit lens: in this case, Sigma's 17-50mm offers a faster maximum aperture, as well as optical stabilization. We've put this lens through its...

 

 

Ever try to get rid of those geometric distortions you get when you shoot wide angle or even just point up at a tall building (or any building)? Did you think your image editing software was going to make it easy? Are you alive to tell the tale?

Well, survivor, you can relax because DxO Labs has wrapped its...

 

 

Need a good laugh this morning? Check out the very funny faux documentary below entitled, "@thexavius: Portrait of an Instagram Artist."

We like Instagram as much as the next person but this video does a good job of sending up those out there who try to add too much meaning to their little app-addled phone...

We've just posted our Still Life series of lab shots from the flagship Canon EOS-1D X professional SLR, and have added them to our Comparometer(tm) tool, so you can see for yourself how image quality compares to other cameras we've tested.

Be sure to visit our Canon 1D X test shots page for all the lab images we've shot so far, including links to select .CR2 raw files,...

Last February, Sigma Corp. announced two new fixed-lens cameras that promise mighty resolution in a relatively compact package, a great pairing for street shooters. The Sigma DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill are both based around the same full-color Foveon image sensor seen previously in the Sigma SD1 digital SLR. They also share the name of Foveon co-founder Dick Merrill, who...

 

 

The other day my iPhone rang and when I took it out of my camera bag, to my shock and dismay, there on the screen was a telltale row of white lines and a starburst spot. Somehow, something had hit the phone's screen hard enough to shatter it. Quickly I took out my DSLR and breathed a sigh of relief when I saw it...

 

 

In July, we told you about a potentially landmark general order from the Chief of Police in Washington, DC that seemingly protected the rights of photographers to shoot stills or video in public without being arrested. Now, an "operations order" from the New...

 

 

What's the best type of photography? Beer photography. Or at least that's how photographer Aaron Nace of Phlearn sees it in this photo tutorial on how to shoot a Heineken beer ad.

Though it may seem easy, Nace walks you through some of the tricky lighting set-ups you'll need to capture a thirst-enducing beer...

 

 

Most wild animals are shy and cagey creatures, which is what makes photographing them so darn difficult. The new Scoutguard SG580M cellular trail camera though, gives you a leg up on these elusive critters by surreptitiously snapping images in the wild and then beaming them back to your cell phone.

As long as...

Fancy picking up a new camera or lens from Pentax, and live in the United States? If so, you're in luck! The company has just announced a series of price cuts and instant rebates that will stretch your buying dollars quite a bit further, whether you're buying pro gear or an entry-level model. All told, there are savings of up to US$2,600 on offer; in the real-world it'd be...