The Ricoh Theta SC2 aims to create a new way to view 360 photos
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.
Shooting stars: How to photograph the night sky, from star trails to the Milky Way
Shooting stars: How to photograph the night sky, from star trails to the Milky Way
The night sky can be both one of the trickiest and most rewarding subjects to master, but it doesn't require spending thousands of dollars on professional photo gear. Here are the best practices for getting great results in your star photos with the camera that you have.
The best camera filters for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
The best camera filters for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
Camera filters are simple accessories that can make a big impact on the quality of your photos -- if you don't buy a dud. So what are the best camera filters for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras? We've rounded up some of the best neutral density filters, graduated filters, and polarizers.
Katai BlueJay 360 camera does away with wasted space in virtual meetings
Katai BlueJay 360 camera does away with wasted space in virtual meetings
The Katai BlueJay is a 360 camera with just a single lens. but rather than showing the entire immersive view, the BlueJay recognizes faces and gives each participant their own chunk of the screen, ignoring any empty spaces between. The 48-megapixel camera also offers a higher resolution than other 360 cameras.
The best DSLR cameras for beginners
The best DSLR cameras for beginners
Whether you want to really dig into more advanced features or just want a larger sensor for better image quality without having to leave auto mode, an entry-level DSLR offers a lot of features and performance. Here are the best DSLR cameras for beginners, from cheap to full-frame.
How to make a pinhole camera and develop your own photos at home
How to make a pinhole camera and develop your own photos at home
You may think of a camera a complicated, highly technical, and expensive piece of machinery -- but at its most basic, it's just a box with a hole in it. Here's how to make your own pinhole camera in the comfort of your home, using low-cost and basic materials.
These are the best photography portfolio websites for showing off your work
These are the best photography portfolio websites for showing off your work
Looking to show off your latest photography work online? To save you the hassle, we've rounded up the best online portfolio solutions available. From simple drag-and-drop solutions to self-hosted content management systems, there's bound to be a portfolio setup just right for you.
Need to edit photos on a Chromebook? Here are the best tools for the job
Need to edit photos on a Chromebook? Here are the best tools for the job
Here are the best apps for editing photos on a Chromebook, from Polarr to Lightroom CC. While the lightweight laptop is down on power and flexibility compared to a Windows or MacOS machine, that doesn't mean it can't work for photographers who need a budget solution to editing on the go.
A.I. can remove distortions from underwater photos, streamlining ocean research
A.I. can remove distortions from underwater photos, streamlining ocean research
Finding Nemo in your snorkeling pictures could be easier with this algorithm on hand. Sea-Thru is an A.I. program that removes the haze and color casts caused by taking photographs underwater. The program could help researchers better study ocean health.
Importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will soon be less of a pain
Importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will soon be less of a pain
With an upcoming version of lightroom, importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will no longer require two separate imports. In a sneak peek, Adobe shared an update that allows Lightroom to add photos without adding them to the Camera Roll. The update requires iOS 13.2 to work.
DJI Mavic Mini review: A weekend with DJI’s affordable drone
DJI Mavic Mini review: A weekend with DJI’s affordable drone
DJI's Mavic Mini is the lightest and cheapest addition to the Mavic line -- but it's light weight and low price don't come without some compromises. It's also missing a few notable features that made previous iterations of the Mavic line so great
Clone wars: Instagram is ripping off TikTok because no one likes Facebook
Clone wars: Instagram is ripping off TikTok because no one likes Facebook
Instagram is capitalizing by the popularity of lip-syncing apps like TikTok and launching its own tool for music videos to Stories. Instagram Reels is a tool that allows users to record 15-second videos to music. The tool is first launching in Brazil today.
What is a mirrorless camera, and what makes it different from a DSLR?
What is a mirrorless camera, and what makes it different from a DSLR?
What exactly is a mirrorless camera, and what makes them so special? In this article, we break down the specifics of mirrorless cameras, including how they differ from the likes of a DSLR camera, and what kind of pros and cons this relative newcomer in the camera market delivers.
GoPro Hero8 Black vs. DJI Osmo Action: Comparing two of the best action cams
GoPro Hero8 Black vs. DJI Osmo Action: Comparing two of the best action cams
The GoPro Hero8 Black and DJI Osmo Action are two of the best action cameras on the market. As similar as they are, they also have some key differences that could make either one the right choice for you. We put these two action cameras head to head to see how they measure up.
Photoshop for iPad: Users bemoan lack of features with the new software
Photoshop for iPad: Users bemoan lack of features with the new software
Adobe launched Photoshop for iPad a week ago, but the company’s prelaunch promotion that promised to bring "real Photoshop" to Apple's tablet appears to have upset a good many users. The software giant says more features are on the way, but how long users will have to wait isn’t clear.
How to create a simple Photoshop cartoon effect
How to create a simple Photoshop cartoon effect
With Photoshop and a few minutes, you can cartoon-ize yourself, a friend, your dog, or almost any photo. Learn how to apply a simple Photoshop cartoon effect in less than ten steps in this simple tutorial using layers, a filter, a paintbrush and some color tools.
Forget the puppy ears. Snapchat and VSCO can make your snaps look like old film
Forget the puppy ears. Snapchat and VSCO can make your snaps look like old film
VSCO more your style than the cheesy augmented reality lenses of Snapchat? A new VSCO lens inside Snapchat mixes the best of both, using Snapchat Lenses to creat light leaks, film imperfections, and even a prism effect. The sponsored Lens is free, but temporary -- only lasting until December 8.
Sony A6600 hands-on review: Small camera, big deal
Sony A6600 hands-on review: Small camera, big deal
The Sony A6600 is more evolution than revolution, offering a feature set that is largely unchanged since 2016's A6500. But improvements in key areas like battery life and autofocus do much to keep it fresh, and help Sony maintain an edge in APS-C mirrorless cameras.
QooCam, the first pocketable 8K 360 camera, is hiding some big features
QooCam, the first pocketable 8K 360 camera, is hiding some big features
Pocketable 360 cameras have reached 8K status. The Kandao QooCam 8K is a prosumer 8K immersive camera -- and despite fitting in a pocket, it still includes a larger sensor and even a touchscreen. The camera also includes livestreaming and editing via a smartphone app.
How to colorize a black-and-white photo
How to colorize a black-and-white photo
A color photo can become black and white in just a click -- and now artificial intelligence is allowing the opposite too. Here's how to colorize a photo, either using an A.I.-based app or manually in Photoshop, to breathe new life into old photos.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review: Still the camera to buy
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III review: Still the camera to buy
It isn't perfect, but thanks to its lightweight design and capable performance, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is one of the best values in cameras today. From phone photographers looking for their first "real" camera to experienced enthusiasts who need good control in a compact body, it's hard to beat.
Sigma’s Art series continues trek into mirrorless lenses with new 24-70mm f/2.8
Sigma’s Art series continues trek into mirrorless lenses with new 24-70mm f/2.8
Sigma's popular 24-70mm f/2.8 lens now has a mirrorless sibling. The Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN Art is a redesigned lens made for the L-Mount and the Sony E-Mount. The lens mixes a bright aperture with high-end optical design, Sigma says, for superior results. Price has not yet been announced.
Tired of being left out of the family photos you take? Adobe has a solution
Tired of being left out of the family photos you take? Adobe has a solution
At its annual Max show, Adobe showed off a number of in-development technologies that could drastically change how we edit photos and videos. These include tools for adding a missing person into a group photo and relighting an image to make it look like it was shot at a different time of day.
The Leica SL2 is a stabilized, 47-megapixel mirrorless beast with 60 fps 4K
The Leica SL2 is a stabilized, 47-megapixel mirrorless beast with 60 fps 4K
If the 47-megapixel full-frame sensor and bursts of up to 20 fps isn't enticing enough, the 60 fps 4K may create some longing for the new Leica SL2. The mirrorless camera also boasts image stabilization and a 187-megapixel multi-shot mode. The Leica SL2, however, won't come cheap.
GoPro Max review: A smarter, easier-to-use 360 camera
GoPro Max review: A smarter, easier-to-use 360 camera
360 still has some growing up to do, but the GoPro Max is a solid step forward for the format. While stitching and image quality don't take a giant leap forward, the Max offers a solid user experience and excellent mobile app.
The Canon EOS R has a new big brother. Meet the made-for-stargazing Canon EOS Ra
The Canon EOS R has a new big brother. Meet the made-for-stargazing Canon EOS Ra
Ready or not, the next Canon full-frame mirrorless is here, and it's made for astrophotography. The Canon EOS Ra takes on many of the same features as the original, but adds a filter and more magnification for better star captures. The EOS Ra will launch in mid-December.
Google Pixel 4’s astrophotography mode is now rolling out to older Pixels
Google Pixel 4’s astrophotography mode is now rolling out to older Pixels
Google Pixel 4's astrophotography mode is now making its way to a bunch of previous-generation Pixel phones. Google has begun rolling out the version 7.2 update for its default camera app, which enables the astrophotography mode for the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3a, among other additions and changes.
Adobe Lightroom CC: All the new features announced at Max 2019
Adobe Lightroom CC: All the new features announced at Max 2019
From drag-and-drop importing to advanced export options, Adobe put a welcome focus on workflow and quality of life improvements for Lightroom CC. The cloud-based photo organizing and editing platform is faster, easier to use, and closes the gap between it and the pro-oriented Lightroom Classic.
Sony A6100 review: A great camera under $1,000
Sony A6100 review: A great camera under $1,000
The Sony A6100 is one of the best deals in cameras. Using the same sensor and Real-Time autofocus system as the $1,400 A6600, it's an absolute steal at just $750. While it's not the prettiest or most intuitive camera on the market, it makes up for it with class-leading performance.
Nikon apparently can’t make enough of its $8,000 58mm f/0.95 lens
Nikon apparently can’t make enough of its $8,000 58mm f/0.95 lens
Nikon says it's had to place a temporary suspension on orders for its new Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens because it can't keep up with demand. It added that producing the $8,000 lens — Nikon's fastest to date — takes longer than usual because of the advanced technology required to make it.
Adobe releases Photoshop from desktop cage with new iPad app — and more to come
Adobe releases Photoshop from desktop cage with new iPad app — and more to come
More than a year after teasing the possibility, Adobe is releasing Photoshop for iPad, along with a handful of updates to the desktop app. While not yet equal to the desktop version, the iPad app is built on the same code base and offers retouching tools, layer masking, and more at launch.
Adobe Aero turns Photoshop art into augmented reality, no code necessary
Adobe Aero turns Photoshop art into augmented reality, no code necessary
Adobe Aero is an iOS app that takes artwork from Photoshop or Illustrator and adds it to an augmented reality space. The app, which launched November 4, requires no code, uses simple tools to integrate graphics with the feed from the device's camera. It's available as a free download from the App Store.
TikTok can now be integrated into your favorite video-editing apps
TikTok can now be integrated into your favorite video-editing apps
Editing a video for TikTok just got simpler. TikTok has launched an SDK that allows third-party apps to add a share to TikTok tool, opening up more possibilities for editing videos for the popular platform. The first apps to add the tool include Premiere Rush, Plotaverse, PicsArt, and more.
Videos go from widescreen to vertical fast with Adobe Premiere Pro’s new A.I.
Videos go from widescreen to vertical fast with Adobe Premiere Pro’s new A.I.
Reformatting a video designed for a TV to a square or even vertical format is now faster, thanks to the Adobe Premiere Pro Auto Reframe tool. Powered by A.I., the tool looks for motion and crops to keep the motion in the frame. The update launches alongside the latest versions of Premiere Rush and more.