How Sony’s camera guru is transforming Sony Mobile, starting with the Xperia 5
How Sony’s camera guru is transforming Sony Mobile, starting with the Xperia 5
The man who was responsible for changing the fortunes of Sony Imaging has turned his attention to Sony Mobile, and is utilizing a similar plan to turnaround the struggling phone department. We spoke to members of the team in Tokyo, Japan to understand more, and to find out why it's blending pro-level tech into its new phones.
What is depth of field? The secret to perfect backgrounds
What is depth of field? The secret to perfect backgrounds
Depth of field is a key aspect of image quality in DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and mastering it is essential to getting the look you want in your images. Here's what you need to know to achieve tack sharp photos or beautiful background blur with your DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Lust after Leica’s new luxury Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 and special-edition M10-P
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.
What is Deep Fusion? How it works, and what photos look like without it
What is Deep Fusion? How it works, and what photos look like without it
Apple’s Deep Fusion camera feature made a lot of buzz before its official release in iOS 13.2. Now that it’s live, we’re taking a deeper look at what’s being fused, and how. The process is impressively quick, but how much can it really improve a photo? We broke it down and snapped some comparisons so you don't have to.
Twitter makes some notable changes for folks who like posting photos
Twitter makes some notable changes for folks who like posting photos
Good news for anyone who likes posting photos on Twitter. The microblogging company says it has just introduced new compression software that enables JPEGs to retain their original quality. In addition, it also now supports the iPhone's Live Photos feature, allowing you to post the file as a GIF.
Canon EOS M200 review: Learner’s permit
Canon EOS M200 review: Learner’s permit
The Canon EOS M200 shoots mirrorless camera quality with smartphone simplicity. Its compact design and easy-to-use touchscreen make it the "real" camera you might actually bring with you. But is it the perfect camera for beginners, or too basic to stand up to the competition?
Adobe Lightroom’s new Direct Import feature is for pro edits on the go
Adobe Lightroom’s new Direct Import feature is for pro edits on the go
Adobe Lightroom's direct import feature is finally available to iPhone and iPad users. This allows both DSLR and iPhone photographers to upload photos and edit them on their iPad or iPhone. Now, you don't need a laptop for your photo editing, just a Lightning to SD card reader.
Lightroom CC update makes imports on iOS and iPad a breeze
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.
How to create the ‘VSCO Girl’ look and other fun edits with filter-based apps
How to create the ‘VSCO Girl’ look and other fun edits with filter-based apps
You don't have to be a VSCO Girl to quickly create unique imagery with VSCO or other photo filter editing apps. These can elevate photos of all kinds, which anyone can appreciate. Here's how to get started with VSCO and a couple alternative editing apps you should consider.
Zoom, prime, wide, or telephoto? Here’s how to pick your next camera lens
Zoom, prime, wide, or telephoto? Here’s how to pick your next camera lens
Still shooting with just the kit lens that came with your DSLR or mirrorless? Your camera has tons of untapped potential in the world of interchangeable lens cameras. But buying a new lens introduces a confusing list of new terms -- we break it down in this guide on how to choose a camera lens.
Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL review
Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL review
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are Google’s latest phones, and their key selling point is that they bring the same exact software and camera experience from the Pixel 3 and 3 XL to a much lower price point -- $399 and $479, respectively. You also get great performance and battery life.
GoPro Hero8 Black review: The best gets better
GoPro Hero8 Black review: The best gets better
The Hero8 Black is a solid step forward for GoPro thanks to a new design with an integrated mount, improved user interface, and even better image stabilization. Plus, a new mod system will open up additional creative storytelling tools that take the Hero8 Black beyond its role as an action camera.
New ‘shady’ research from MIT uses shadows to see what cameras can’t
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 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
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.
Cheap shots: These are the best cameras under $1,000
Cheap shots: These are the best cameras under $1,000
Looking for a great camera without taking out a loan? The best budget-friendly DSLRs and mirrorless cameras pack a lot of promise for less cash. From the impressive Fujifilm X-T30 to the full-frame Sony A7 II, here are the best sub-$1,000 cameras on the market right now.
Skydio 2 review: A drone that’s almost impossible to crash
Skydio 2 review: A drone that’s almost impossible to crash
Skydio 2 is billed as the world's most advanced auto-follow drone, so to test that claim, I took it to the most densely-forested mountain bike trail I could find and had the drone chase me at high speeds. Things definitely didn't go as I expected them to.
The best Cyber Monday camera deals from $300 GoPros to $400 DSLRs
The best Cyber Monday camera deals from $300 GoPros to $400 DSLRs
Eyeing a new camera for yourself or for gifting? Cyber Monday brings some serious discounts on camera tech, from tiny cameras like GoPros to pro-level DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Here are some of the best Cyber Monday camera deals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, GoPro and more.
Miss Black Friday? Get a Nikon full-frame camera, lens and grip for under $900
Miss Black Friday? Get a Nikon full-frame camera, lens and grip for under $900
Drooling over full-frame bokeh, but don't have the budget? The full-frame Nikon D610 kit with a 50mm lens, battery grip, Wi-Fi adapter, memory card, case, and photo-editing software is listed for less than the body only as part of a Cyber Monday deal. The kit is listing for $897 ($1,100 off) at B&H.
Amazon cuts prices on DSLR cameras and lenses for Cyber Monday
Amazon cuts prices on DSLR cameras and lenses for Cyber Monday
If you're looking to snap up a new camera this Cyber Monday, head over to Amazon and browse their selection of great deals and discounts on top-quality cameras and lenses.
Amazon cuts prices on a bunch of Canon EOS Rebel cameras for Cyber Monday
Amazon cuts prices on a bunch of Canon EOS Rebel cameras for Cyber Monday
Discover big savings and amazing bundle deals at Amazon on Canon's range of Rebel T7i camera bodies and lens kits for Cyber Monday 2019. Whether you're just looking to step up from a smartphone camera or looking to take pro-quality snaps, you'll find a discount on the right camera for you.
How to take pictures of Christmas lights
How to take pictures of Christmas lights
Christmas lights are a favorite holiday decoration -- but one of the toughest to photograph due to limited light and often cold or wet weather. Learn how to take pictures of Christmas lights, whether you want to use a mirrorless camera, a DSLR, or a smartphone.
Instant film savings: Take $70 off on Fujifilm Instax SP-3 on Black Friday
Instant film savings: Take $70 off on Fujifilm Instax SP-3 on Black Friday
From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Fujifilm is offering discounts on a wide variety of Instax cameras and printers. The best deal is on the Share SP-3 printer which is down to under $110, but the Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic is also on sale for $120, $50 off.
What is ISO?
What is ISO?
Have you ever wondered what the ISO setting on your camera is all about? It has to do with light sensitivity, and the ability to make adjustments can have a big impact on your photos, whether you're shooting in sunlight or at night with a digital or mirrorless camera. Here's everything you need to know.
Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs. Canon EOS Rebel T7i: One letter makes a big difference
Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs. Canon EOS Rebel T7i: One letter makes a big difference
Canon announced the new Rebel T7 in February 2018, but 2017's T7i is still the champ when it comes to beginner-friendly DSLRs -- and by a fair margin. Now discounted for Black Friday, here's everything you need to know about the differences between these two cameras.
GoPro Hero8 Black vs. GoPro Hero7 Black: Worth the upgrade?
GoPro Hero8 Black vs. GoPro Hero7 Black: Worth the upgrade?
GoPro's new Hero8 Black is here, but last year's Hero7 Black remains in the product lineup at reduced cost. Now for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both models have received decent discounts making them even more attractive. But is the Hero8 worth it, or should you save a few bucks with the Hero7?
Go full-frame for $1,900 off. This Nikon D750 kit is a steal on Black Friday
Go full-frame for $1,900 off. This Nikon D750 kit is a steal on Black Friday
The Nikon D750 was one of our favorite DSLRs when it released in 2014, and it's now available for under $1,000 for the body only. But the even better Black Friday deal is for the D750 kit with the 24-120mm f/4 lens, which is just $1,497 Friday through Cyber Monday.
The cardboard, all-mechanical Jollylook camera is a great gift for photographers
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
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 ...
Sony A7R IV hands-on review: 61 glorious megapixels
Sony A7R IV hands-on review: 61 glorious megapixels
The headline-stealing feature of the new Sony A7R IV is its 61-megapixel full-frame sensor. But that's not the only reason to buy this camera. From better autofocus to improved controls, here's what we found in Sony's new flagship -- and there's plenty to be excited about.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic Lumix S1R: Two L-mount leaders with one big difference
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.
Kodak Smile Classic review: Large prints, buggy camera
Kodak Smile Classic review: Large prints, buggy camera
Can't decide between picking up an instant camera, or a mobile photo printer? The Kodak Smile Classic is both. The Kodak Smile Classic is both, using a 16-megapixel sensor to shoot and print to Zink paper along with Bluetooth to connect to your phone.
Photoshop for iPad gets a boost as Adobe adds these missing features
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.