What is 10-bit 4:2:2 video? Bit depth and chroma subsampling explained
Panasonic brand ambassador and documentary filmmaker Griffin Hammond offers an elegant explanation of digital video's most misunderstood concepts.
Productions is a new ‘command center’ for projects in Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro Productions is a new panel designed to support team workflows in the popular video editor. Adobe likens the new tool to a command center.
See how Fujifilm’s popular X100 camera has changed over the years
Fujifilm's X100 has received four updates since its 2011 debut. A new video shows how the camera, popular with street photographers, has changed over the years.
Peak Design’s popular tripod emerges from Kickstarter to fund coronavirus relief
Peak Design's highly anticipated release of the reimagined Travel Tripod is here. But the company is also using the launch to help fund coronavirus relief.
GoPro’s #HomePro contest wants you to stay stoked while you’re stuck inside
Win a GoPro by staying home, bro. Five daily winners will be chosen through April 30.
Polaroid Originals is no more — Polaroid is back with a new camera
Polaroid Originals is now just Polaroid — and is launching a new instant camera to celebrate. The Polaroid Now mixes vintage charm with modern features.
A high-end ‘star’ 85mm f/1.4 lens is coming to the Pentax K-mount this year
Pentax is about to launch a high-end prime. The Pentax FA 85mm f/1.4 will be part of the Star series, which is designed for maximum sharpness and durability.
A.I. can now add the northern lights or the moon to your photos in Luminar 4.2
Skylum Luminar 4.2 will now add objects to the sky without complex masking. The update also includes tools to fix shiny skin and wide-angle portrait distortion.
The wait for the Nikon D6 gets even longer, due to the coronavirus
Due to a lack of parts from suppliers, the Nikon D6 won't arrive when expected. Originally slated for March, Nikon anticipates launching the camera in May.
Leica S3 refreshes the medium-format DSLR with drool-worthy 64MP, cinema 4K
More than a decade after the launch of the S2, the red dot logo brand is finally refreshing its medium-format DSLR with the 64-megapixel Leica S3.
Gmail will now share your Photoshop and Lightroom photos with a built-in tool
Stop digging through your folders -- the new Adobe Creative Cloud for Gmail add-on is a search-friendly tool that brings your photos right into your email.
This odd accessory adapts an expensive Hasselblad to shoot Instax Mini film
Shoot a classic with a waist-level viewfinder, but with film you can buy anywhere, using the Escura Hasselblad Portrait back for Hasselblad V-system cameras.
VSCO Montage is an open-ended photo-video editor where there are no rules
VSCO Montage may export video files, but the multimedia editor is unlike any other video app. The new tool layers photos and videos together onto scenes.
Ring’s new Indoor Cam Cover doesn’t fix the real problem
Hackers won't be able to see into homes with this new add-on, but it's not the perfect solution to address all of the problems around privacy and security.
The mirrorless Fujifilm X-T4 camera brings a stabilized sensor for the first time
With the same sensor and processor, the X-T4 is a fine-tuned X-T3. Addressing the few flaws of the previous version, the Fujifilm X-T4 now has stabilization.
The Fujifilm X-T4 looks flawless. Is it the perfect camera?
With in-body image stabilization, a vari-angle screen, and better battery life, the Fujifilm X-T4 erases every complaint I've raised about X-T cameras.
The new Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 brings instant film to the Instagram era
The basic Instax Mini camera just got simpler to point and shoot. The new Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 uses simple auto modes and a built-in close-up mode.
Sony’s new ultra-wide, ultra-bright lens is the widest E-mount prime yet
The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G sports optics designed for anything from astro to video. With a light body and two autofocus motors, the new lens hits next month.
Moment’s new ‘vibey’ video app Rtro is your ticket to TikTok stardom
The iOS app serves up 14 filters inspired by old film and TV effects. Free to download, an in-app purchase is required to unlock the full collection of looks.
Future JPEGs could use blockchain to flag fakes, and A.I. for smaller file sizes
What if blockchain-protected metadata could help any application identify a faked or stolen photo? The JPEG organization is exploring that possibility.
Nikon adds pet eye AF with major firmware update for the Z 6 and Z 7
The Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 can now hone in on your furbaby's eyes and track subjects more like a DSLR. Firmware 3.0 also comes with support for more CFexpress.
Slap a filter on the iPhone 11’s triple camera with PolarPro’s unique system
The PolarPro Litechaser Pro adds a filter to all three iPhone 11 lenses using a quick-mount case with a grip.
Instagram CEO: Stand-alone app for iPad not coming soon
Instagram doesn’t have enough people on its team to develop a standalone Apple iPad app, according to the CEO, adding that it has not seen much demand for one.
The Canon EOS Rebel T8i brings 4K to a $750 budget DSLR
The popular Canon EOS Rebel T7i is getting an upgrade. The new Canon EOS Rebel T8i houses a new processor capable of 4K video and faster bursts, along with new Eye AF capabilities.
Canon EOS R5 is everything the R isn’t, thanks to stabilization, 8K, dual slots
Canon is developing a high-end mirrorless camera with pro-level features and stabilization. The Canon EOS R5 appears to answer complaints on the original EOS R.
Nikon Z series expands with budget-friendly 24-200mm and a high-end 20mm prime
Nikon Z optics are multiplying, with two new lenses. The Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-5.6 offers affordable zoom while the Z 20mm f/1.8 S offers pro-quality wide views.
Nikon crowns a new flagship: The 14 fps, 105-point Nikon D6
The Nikon D6 sports a 20MP full-frame sensor, but an updated processor gives the camera a 14 fps burst mode. An overhauled autofocus makes Nikon's best AF system yet.
The Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a stylish beginner’s camera hiding last-gen hardware
With similar guts to the older E-PL9, the Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a minor upgrade, but that doesn't mean it's a bad option. Sporting a selfie screen, beginner-friendly shooting modes, custom art filters, and Bluetooth, the camera is aimed at beginners and those stepping up from a smartphone.
As Adobe teases A.I. tools, Lightroom gains the option to jump-start RAW editing
Hate that your Lightroom previews look nothing like the previews on the back of your camera screen? Adobe just expanded default import options to address that.
Instagram appears to be raking in even more ad cash than YouTube
If you thought YouTube's 2019 ad revenue of $15 billion was a lot, then how about Instagram? Sources claiming to have knowledge of the matter said recently that the popular photo app generated around $20 billion last year. In 2018, Facebook reportedly told Instagram to double the number of ads its shows.
The Fujifilm X100V is loaded with tech it doesn’t need — and that makes it great
From eye-detection autofocus to 4K video, the X100V brings a surprising amount of tech to the retro camera series. Fans will likely love the redesigned lens.
Nikon’s new Z mount 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is not quite ready for prime time
Nikon Z camera owners waiting for the $2,600 Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens will have to wait a little longer. Originally slated for a February 14 launch, the Japanese camera maker now says it’s having to delay its release, citing “production reasons.” A new launch date is yet to be announced.
The iPhone 11 lets you shoot yourself and a friend with this multi-cam app
Filmic Pro DoubleTake allows you to record from two different iPhone lenses at the same time, automatically mixing the shots into a variety of customizable multi-cam templates.
This classic bellows camera recharges with phone cord and spits out Instax film
Part folding bellows camera, part modern Instax camera, the Jollylook Auto looks and feels like a classic camera. While there's a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and it uses instant film sold almost anywhere, the camera shoots and focuses like a vintage device.