A photographer is shooting a 30-year time-lapse of NYC. Here’s how, and why
After 4 years and 4 million photos, photographer Joe DiGiovanna is just getting started on what he plans will be a 30-year time-lapse of the New York City. The project was inspired by his father's love of watching the sun set behind the skyline, and he hopes to grow it to include additional perspectives.
ND or polarizer? The Sandmarc Hybrid Filter for iPhone gives you both
Combining two standard filters into one, the Sandmarc Hybrid Filter gives phone photographers a simpler option when they need both neutral density and circular polarizers at the same time. The multicoated, metal frame filters come in a three-piece set with ND strengths of four, five, and six stops.
New cinema filters from Moment give your phone footage the Hollywood look
Moment's new line of polarizing and neutral density filters can be attached directly to the company's photo case via the new Filter Mount, without the need for an add-on lens, for those times when your phone's built-in lens is enough. The filters use cinema-grade glass and water-resistant coatings.
Leica’s new 50mm lens will set you back $4,500, because Leica
Leica's newest lens uses an advanced optical design in a relatively compact form that promises sharp shots -- if you can afford it. When it comes to premium normal focal length primes, there are cheaper L-mount alternatives from Panasonic and Sigma -- but Leica fans probably don't care about those.
6K for $2,495? Blackmagic Design does it again with the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
With a new Super 35 sensor and 6K resolution in the new Blackmagic RAW format, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K offers an easy upgrade path from the PCC4K. The 6K model uses the EF lens mount but leaves the rest of the body unchanged, including the excellent 5-inch touchscreen and less excellent LP-E6 battery.
Slow down or speed up clips with Adobe Premiere Rush’s newest tool
Don't let the name fool you — Adobe Premiere Rush can now slow down clips, or speed them up if you prefer. The update to version 1.2 adds user-requested speed features to the video editor, including tools to fix the audio, gradually adjust speed, and selectively apply speed changes.
Got a bunch of old receipts? This $89 camera turns them into instant photos
Some receipts can't be recycled, but they can be used as paper for an instant camera. The Alulu is an instant camera that uses thermal receipt paper instead of instant film. The camera's creators say the camera creates affordable instant prints that are also environmentally friendly.
Ona reimagines six favorite camera bags in new collection
Ona's new handcrafted camera bags take inspiration from classic favorites and mix in new elements for the company's line of summer and fall releases. The new line of seven bags ranges from backpack to duffle bag, from full gear kits to a point-and-shoot crossbody bag.
Nikon’s newest lens is the $800, portrait-savvy Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8
Nikon recently pulled back the veil on its latest Z series lens, the Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 prime lens. The lens uses optics designed for sharpness, autofocus designed for both photo and videography, and a weather-sealed exterior. The lens launches in September for about $800.
The next photo you see while shopping online may have been snapped by a robot
Can a robotic photo studio replace a professional photographer for product photography? Meet the $20,000 robot that snaps product photos for less than $10 as part of the new Square Photo Studio. The robot snaps product photos on a traditional white background and is designed for small businesses.
No more masks? A.I. automatically replaces the sky in upcoming Luminar
Skylum Luminar will soon gain additional artificial intelligence tools. Skylum recently teased a new sky replacement tool that swaps out the sky without complex masking. The software creates an auto mask for the sky, then helps the new sky and the rest of the image blend naturally.
Leica is giving away $10K and a Q2 camera to three female photographers
As part of a new program to promote diversity and the female perspective in photography, Leica is giving away three $10,000 grants in the Leica Women Foto Project Awards. The grant also includes a Q2 camera loan. Submissions are open as of Monday, July 22, and continuing through the end of August.
Amazon Prime Day glitch saw pricey camera gear given crazy discounts
It seems like a few lucky photography enthusiasts had the best time during this year's Prime Day(s). Thanks to an apparent glitch on Amazon’s shopping site, a wide selection of pricey camera gear ended up being sold for a fraction of the usual price— and some of the bargains have already shipped!
With 6 stops of stabilization, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 focuses on versatility
The new Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 lens is designed for versatility. The stabilized 5x zoom lens packs in a close focusing distance, autofocus designed for stills and video, and weather-sealing. The compact zoom lens is slated for arrival in September at a price of $800.
Fujifilm’s newest medium-format lens is lighter than a can of soda
Medium format is notorious for both image quality and bulk, but Fujifilm is continuing to press the advanced cameras into smaller sizes with the launch of the Fujinon GFX 50mm F3.5. The lens is the lightest Fujifilm medium format lens yet, making it ideal for landscape and street photography.
Hasselblad’s CFV II and 907X are a modern take on a photography classic
Hasselblad announced development of the CFV II 50C digital back, compatible with V system cameras from nearly the middle of last century, and the new 907X camera body. Together, they become ultra-compact medium format machine using the same X system lenses as the X1D.
With object tracking, the lightweight DJI Ronin-SC is still heavy on features
Designed for mirrorless cameras, the DJI Ronin-SC packs several features from the Ronin-S -- and then some -- into a lighter, one-handed gimbal. Despite the smaller size, the DJI Ronin-S adds new object tracking, expanded remote control, and new position locks for easier balancing.
With 61 megapixels, the Sony A7R IV is the highest-resolution full-frame camera
With a 61-megapixel, backside-illuminated sensor, the Sony A7R IV is officially the highest-resolution full-frame camera you can buy. It also boasts a stronger body, better viewfinder, and new autofocus system complete with Real Time Eye AF that now works in video mode.
Sigma’s new full-frame mirrorless lenses mix bright apertures and smaller bodies
Sigma already adjusted 11 existing lenses to fit full-frame mirrorless cameras — but now the company is launching a line dedicated to the more compact body style. The Sigma 35mm F1.2 Art is the company's brightest aperture lens yet, while the series also includes a 14-24mm Art and 45mm Contemporary.
Under 1 pound, Sigma Fp is the world’s smallest full-frame camera
Built around the Leica L mount and using a 24-megapixel sensor, the Sigma Fp is Sigma's first full-frame mirrorless camera and the smallest such camera in existence. Built with both still and video shooters in mind, it offers fast 18 fps burst shooting and 12-bit RAW video output.
A Leica cheaper than the competition, the V-Lux 5 is a versatile zoom
With a larger 1-inch sensor mixing with a 16x zoom lens, the Leica V-Lux 5 is designed as a versatile bridge zoom camera with 4K video and post-focus. And while Leica and "cheap" are seldom used in the same sentence, the Leica V-Lux 5 actually costs a bit less than a competing camera from Sony.
Luminar’s A.I. tools expand for Photoshop, Lightroom via updated plug-in
Eyeing Luminar's A.I.-powered tools, but not keen on abandoning your current Adobe workflow? Luminar Flex is a plug-in that brings several Luminar tools to Photoshop, Lightroom, Photoshop Express, MacOS Photos, and Apple Aperture. The tool means a change for current Luminar users, however.
Sony’s 35mm f/1.8 lens is a portable, bright prime that’s perfect for travel
Sony's new FE 35mm F1.8 combines a wide angle of view and fast aperture with a surprisingly compact design, weighing just 9.9 ounces and measuring 2.9 inches long. The full-frame lens could be perfect for street and travel photography and is also weather-sealed. It ships in August for a price of $750.
Researchers made a tiny polarization camera that sees what humans can’t
How well can the cameras in self-driving cars see camouflaged or transparent objects? A new polarization camera developed by researchers at Harvard could help improve the accuracy of machine vision, as well as aiding in the facial recognition inside a smartphone, aiding atmospheric studies and more.
Canon stacks on features to Powershot cameras with better burst, new sensors
The new Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and G7 X Mark III aren't mediocre updates, thanks to a newly designed 20.1-megapixel stacked sensor that offers 20 fps bursts and uncropped 4K video. The G5 X II also sports a new viewfinder, while the G7 X III tackles livestreaming and vertical video.
Canon’s cheapest RF zoom yet has a 10x zoom and 5 stops of stabilization
The Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM isn't just the first telephoto zoom for the young Canon R series — the lens offers five stops of stabilization and sits as the series most affordable zoom yet. The lens covers both the widest and longest focal lengths out of all five RF lenses so far.
Moment Air brings an anamorphic lens to DJI’s drones for cinematic flair
Moment Air is the latest project from Moment, which includes an anamorphic lens for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. It also includes ND and CPL filters for the camera on the drones and the lens, as well as an ultrathin iPhone case that works with Moment's M-series mount.
With endless zippers, Wandrd Duo may be the organized photographer’s dream bag
Can't decide between a side-access and top-access bag? The Wandrd Dup Daypack has both — and then some — using a unique system of endless zippers. The bag is designed to easily convert from stashing photo gear to everyday items, while the exterior is made from weatherproof nylon.
Canon’s crowdfunded clippable camera has a very unusual viewfinder
Canon is turning to Indiegogo to help fund its latest product: A camera the company describes as a “clippable, go anywhere" device. And that clip is an important part of the design because it helps you frame your shots. If the camera makes it to market, early-bird backers are promised 30% off the retail price.
Most digital cameras look the same, but these 10 weren’t afraid to stand out
While most digital cameras tend to share a similar design (read: boxy), a few think outside that box. From historic digital cameras with rotating lenses to experiments with smartphone add-on cameras, here are ten unique digital cameras that will make you laugh, or maybe reach for your wallet.
After Lightroom and Photoshop, Loupedeck brings tactile edits to Camera RAW
Loupedeck, the photo-editing keyboard, can now work round-trip for editing a photo in Lightroom, Adobe Camera RAW, and Photoshop. The new Camera RAW integration continues to add to the Loupedeck Plus roster of compatible software programs, which also includes video editing.
Leicas are never cheap, but the M-E sacrifices little and costs half as much
Drooling over that iconic red circle logo, but don't have a big budget? The Leica M-E is the most affordable rangefinder in the M series. Despite the entry-level price point, the M-E still uses a full-frame 24-megapixel sensor and even offers performance improvements. It will be available in July.
Create apocalyptic A.I. worlds with this camera app that removes people from pics
What would the shots in your camera roll look like without any people? Bye Bye Camera is a new iOS app that uses artificial intelligence to remove all people from the photo. It's not designed for practical applications, but as an artistic statement about the growth of A.I.
Sandmarc crams cinematic video flare into a tiny iPhone anamorphic lens
Looking for some unique flair for your iPhone videos -- literally? The Sandmarc iPhone Anamorphic lens captures a wider aspect ratio, oval bokeh, and horizontal flair. The new iPhone lens, designed for video, uses a clip or case-style attachment and retails for $160.