New Pentax 70-210mm f/4 brings compact zoom power ahead of anticipated DSLR
Ricoh hasn't forgotten about the Pentax line of DSLRs, launching a compact, weather-sealed 70-210mm lens. The HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR is lighter than the company's similar f/2.8 optics, with a wider range than earlier versions with closer autofocus capabilities.
Image stabilization, explained: Inside the camera tech that keeps out the shakes
Camera brands are bragging about stabilization -- but what does it all mean? Image stabilization helps shoot steadier videos and shake-free stills. Decipher specifications like "5-stops of stabilization" and learn the difference between digital vs optical stabilization in this guide.
Adobe teases a major team organization boost for Premiere Pro
Major projects in Adobe Premiere Pro are about to get easier to organize. During Sundance, Adobe teased Proeductions, a new panel in Premiere Pro that allows video editors to organize projects and collaborate on a team. Adobe didn't share the official launch date.
Lightweight and low-cost, Fujifilm X-T200 and new 35mm lens target beginners
Looking to fix the problems of its predecessor, the X-T200 brings more speed, better autofocus, and 4K video. Fujifilm has also introduced a $200 35mm f/2 lens that looks to bring its prime lens experience to new customers with lower budgets.
Flickr hikes Pro subscription fee a month after pleading for more sign-ups
A month after pleading with users of Flickr's free tier to switch to a paid Pro account, the company has raised its prices. Flickr’s owner, SmugMug, said in December 2019 that the photo site was eating through cash, and so asked users to consider signing up for a subscription “to keep the Flickr dream alive.”
Inspired by the old-school Super 8, this $78 video camera captures GIFs
The Fragment 8 captures videos as GIFs, but looks nothing like a modern camera. Designed to look like a Super 8 camera, the Fragment 8 also uses a rotating lens plate for creative effects. Launching on Kickstarter, the earliest backers might be able to get their hands on one for $78.
Tokina enters the E-Mount fray, bringing a $500 85mm f/1.8 prime lens
Third-party optics company Tokina is branching out to mirrorless. Announced on January 17, the Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE is a prime lens designed for portraits. While heavier than the Sony equivalent, it's also $100 cheaper. The lens is the first in Tokina's new series for Sony mirrorless cameras.
The sleek Leica M10 Monochrom is black and white inside and out
Shoot pure black-and-white photography with a black-and-white camera. The Leica M10 Monochrom ditches the color filter for sharper, more detailed images than a basic conversion. The new sensor ups the resolution to 40 megapixels, while the exterior ditches the red detials.
This knobless tripod head has a light-up electronic level for low-light shots
The tripod head has changed little in the last few years -- but the Platyball wants to change that. With a built-in electronic level and screen, the Platypod allows photographers to level in the dark and make adjustments with one hand. The head, from the makers of Platypod, is launching on Kickstarter.
A medium-format pancake? This 45mm lens is the lightest lens of its kind
Stepping up to medium format means stepping up the weight of your camera bag -- but Hasselblad is working to shave off a few ounces. The Hasselblad XCD 4/45P is the lightest digital medium-format autofocus lens yet. The lens also uses a quieter autofocus system and shutter.
Sony gets a grip with this cord-free accessory that doubles as a mini tripod
The Sony GP-VPT2BT is a wireless camera grip that offers an easier grasp for video, vlogging and more, while offering easy access to controls built right into the grip. The grip, which also doubles as a mini-tripod, connects via Bluetooth and is also splash resistant.
Apple’s latest iPhone photo contest asks for your best Night mode images
Apple is inviting all iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max owners to cross over to the dark side for its Night mode photo contest. Entries are open until January 29 with winners announced on March 4. Winning images may get features on Apple's Instagram, in print, or on billboards.
Canon wants to ease pain of culling photos in Lightroom with this A.I. plug-in
Sorting through large amounts of photos in Lightroom is time-consuming -- but Canon is working on an A.I. that will do it for you. Canon Photo Culling Plugin works with Lightroom to find the sharpest shots. Canon also announced a new Image Connect service for professionals to find new work.
This A.I. app converts any photo into 3D, no dual lenses required
Want to make your photos pop, but don't own a dual-lens smartphone? The LucidPix app will soon allow you to turn existing 2D photos into 3D images using artificial intelligence. The app, currently in beta, was announced during CES 2020. A full launch is expected later this year.
This modular 360 camera converts into a high-end Leica-backed action cam
With some help from Leica, Insta360 has concocted a camera that transforms from a 360 camera to a high-end action camera with a 1-inch sensor. The Insta360 One R is a modular camera with three mod options and a bevy of software features -- and even the price competes with GoPro.
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III brings stunning stills and RAW video to an impressive DSLR
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, a professional-level DSLR. blurs the line between still and video camera. Canon is also using CFexpress cards for the first time, to handle its higher bandwidth requirements. The camera is available for pre-order now. The flagship camera will ship in February at a price of $6,500.
Nikon meshes 2,000mm zoom capabilities with 4K video in the superzoom P950
Nikon's superzoom family just gained a new member — meet the Nikon P950, a superzoom camera that's designed as a budget alternative to the P1000. The P950 adds 4K video, RAW still photos and a better viewfinder over the predecessor. Nikon unveiled the camera during CES 2020.
Nikon’s new 120-300mm is a bright point for DSLRs, as Z-mount gains a 70-200mm
Say hello to Nikon's newest pro-level zoom lenses, the Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL VR and the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S. Announced during CES 2020, the 120-300mm lens offers prime-like performance with the versatility of a zoom, while the 70-300mm brings a popular focal length to the Z series.
The Nikon D780 is finally here, with 4K video and insane battery life
Combining the rugged but lightweight design of the D750 with mirrorless focusing tech, the new Nikon D780 DSLR refreshes the company's most popular full-frame camera. Improved speed, battery life, ISO sensitivity, and 4K video have all made their way into the new camera.
Flickr cash shortage leads to plea for more paying members
Flickr is losing money and needs more cash to stay up and running, according to the boss of SmugMug, which acquired the photo site in 2018. Don MacAskill said the best way to support the service was by signing up to Flickr Pro, which starts at $4.99 a month if billed annually.
You can now get RAW video on your Nikon Z6 or Z7 — but you probably shouldn’t
For $200, you can send your full-frame Z camera into Nikon to have it upgraded with RAW video output. For most customers, it's probably not worth it. But for select professionals, it could be the feature that pushes them into the Nikon camp.
Vintage camera brand Zenit is back with this rangefinder, now shipping in U.S.
Fans of the vintage camera brand Zenit can now get their hands on a digital version inspired by the old cameras -- if they have a lot of cash, that is. The Zenit-M is now shipping in the U.S. after sales in Europe and Russia didn't breach the 500 camera limit for the full-frame rangefinder.
Photoshop for iPad gets one-tap selections, takes baby step toward desktop power
As promised, Select Subject has arrived on Photoshop for iPad. Adobe launched the latest iPad OS Photoshop update on Monday, bringing a one-tap selection tool as well as speed improvements to Cloud documents. Adobe also enhanced the user interface based on user feedback.
Nikon Z 50 camera deal gives you a month to decide if you really want it
Nikon has launched a new offer that lets you try its recently launched Z 50 mirrorless camera for a full month before deciding whether you want to commit. You can choose from three bundles with and without lenses, though it needs to be in perfect condition if you decide to return it for a refund.
Lust after Leica’s new luxury Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 and special-edition M10-P
Looking for an unaffordable luxury portrait lens to drool over? The new Leica Summilux-M 90mm mixes high-end optics with an ultra-wide f/1.5 aperture. But at $12,995, few will have the pleasure of actually shooting with it. The lens was announced alongside the Leica M10-P Ghost Edition camera.
Lightroom CC update makes imports on iOS and iPad a breeze
Tired of double-dipping with photos in both your camera roll and in the Creative Cloud? Lightroom CC for iOS and iPadOS will now let users skip the camera roll and import directly into Lightroom. The update also includes new exporting options and a new way to buy Lightroom.
New ‘shady’ research from MIT uses shadows to see what cameras can’t
What if you could look at an existing video and determine what was happening just outside the camera's view? That's the idea behind new research from MIT that uses shadows to recreate the objects that are outside the frame. The research could potentially be used for applications like self-driving cars.
Google Photos just made it easier to share one-off photos and videos
Google Photos has just launched a handy new feature that makes it much easier to send one-off photos and video clips. Sending content also initiates a chat-like messaging experience, with the recipient able to quickly save the photo or clip to their gallery, if they wish.
Cull faster and recover highlights with new tools inside Capture One 20
The new Capture One 20 is here, and with it, a suite of new tools and workflow enhancements. The RAW photo editor adds new options for working with contrast in the High Dynamic Range tool along with a streamlined basic color tool. Noise reduction is also improved, along with workflow shortcuts.
The cardboard, all-mechanical Jollylook camera is a great gift for photographers
After a successful crowdfunding campaign two years ago, the Jollylook instant camera is now shipping. As a toy camera or a novelty, it makes a great gift for the photographer on your list. It shoots widely available Instax Mini film, produces a print in a just a couple of minutes, and costs just $69.
Astrophotography: Google reveals how the Pixel 4 nails those night shots
Google’s astrophotography mode for the recently launched Pixel 4 phone helps you take potentially stunning shots of the night sky. In a blog post this week, those who built the powerful software shared some details on how the mode manages to capture the stars without shake or blur. Or hot pixels ...
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic Lumix S1R: Two L-mount leaders with one big difference
The Leica Sl2 and The Panasonic Lumix S1R are both full-frame mirrorless powerhouses built around the same 47-megapixel sensor. They share a lot of the same underlying technology, but there are some surprising differences between the two -- and not just in price.
Photoshop for iPad gets a boost as Adobe adds these missing features
When will users see the full Photoshop for iPad? Adobe just shared a road map of what's coming next to the iPad app as the company aims to eventually bring full Photoshop tools to the iPad. A handful of features will be here before the end of 2019, with the rest of the list coming out in the first half of 2020.
The Ricoh Theta SC2 aims to create a new way to view 360 photos
Capturing immersive photos -- and viewing them -- gets even simpler with the Ricoh Theta SC2. The new 360 camera offers new shooting modes, as well as an upcoming feature that allows you to view the resulting photos without a special 360 viewer. The camera also uses an updated sensor and processor.