Watch the construction of a 270-degree fisheye lens, the widest ever
Watch the construction of a 270-degree fisheye lens, the widest ever
Think you've seen wide fisheye lenses? Think again. A team from Lensrentals recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at a custom prototype 4.5mm fisheye lens, which captures a whopping 270-degree view. Watch a time-lapse of the entire process constructing the more than ten pound lens.
The Panasonic FZ1000 gets a much-needed update alongside the smaller ZS80 zoom
The Panasonic FZ1000 gets a much-needed update alongside the smaller ZS80 zoom
Panasonic's 2014 superzoom camera with a larger sensor has finally seen a refresh. The new Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II has more physical controls, and new 4K Photo Mode features. The camera was announced alongside the new Panasonic ZS80 compact zoom with a 30x optical zoom.
Mirrorless cameras were built to be compact, so why have they gotten so heavy?
Mirrorless cameras were built to be compact, so why have they gotten so heavy?
Mirrorless cameras launched as a more portable alternative to DSLRs -- so why are they getting heavier? Cameras are trending towards heavier models, but that change comes with more advanced features. Even lenses aren't immune in the push for more features despite a heavier weight.
Luminar’s libraries gain speed, drop need for you to manually import images
Luminar’s libraries gain speed, drop need for you to manually import images
Luminar 3 just got a performance boost. Skylum Luminar 3.0.2 has improved speed over December's update, which added the long-promised libraries feature to give editors a Lightroom alternative with organization tools as well as the ability to sync edits. The update is available now.
Be careful who you bokeh, jokes Apple’s latest iPhone ad
Be careful who you bokeh, jokes Apple’s latest iPhone ad
With iPhone sales under pressure, you'd think there wouldn't be much to laugh about at Apple HQ just now. But the company has nevertheless seen fit to inject some humor into its latest handset ad, which highlights Depth Control — a camera feature that lets you adjust the bokeh in portraits.
Photography news: Wacom’s slimmer pen, Leica’s cinema special edition
Photography news: Wacom’s slimmer pen, Leica’s cinema special edition
In this week's photography news, Wacom launches a new slimmer pen for pro users. Leica's upcoming M10-P is designed for cinema, inside and out, with built-in cinema modes in the updated software. Photo sharing platform Instagram could soon have Direct Messages from a browser instead of the app.
OnePlus 6T vs. Honor View 20: We compare the cameras in these ‘flagship killers’
OnePlus 6T vs. Honor View 20: We compare the cameras in these ‘flagship killers’
For less than $600, you can buy either the OnePlus 6T or the Honor View 20, two extremely capable smartphones with plenty of exciting features. But which one has the best camera? To find out, we took both on a trip to France to see which would take the best photos.
Yuneec Mantis Q review
Yuneec Mantis Q review
Yuneec’s high-end drones are arguably the ones to beat in terms of flight control, design, and their photographic capabilities. But the company has struggled to make a low-end drone that makes sense, and the Mantis Q is no exception. It’s missing functionality that should be included in a drone at its price point.
From f/1.2 primes to the mysterious DS, here are Canon’s upcoming RF lenses
From f/1.2 primes to the mysterious DS, here are Canon’s upcoming RF lenses
Canon's EOS R mirrorless series will gain six new lenses this year. Canon just shared a list of six lenses under development, including four zooms and two prime lenses. One has a mysterious new feature called Defocus Smoothing. All six lenses will be available sometime in 2019, Canon says.
Fujifilm XP140 squeezes more durability, low-light ability into a waterproof cam
Fujifilm XP140 squeezes more durability, low-light ability into a waterproof cam
Fujifilm's waterproof compact camera can now head even deeper underwater. The Fujifilm XP140 features several upgrades, including a more durable body, a wider ISO range for low light, and expanded auto modes. The new camera is slated to arrive in March for a price of about $230.
Fujifilm’s X-T30 is a semi-pro, feature-rich camera that’s affordable to boot
Fujifilm’s X-T30 is a semi-pro, feature-rich camera that’s affordable to boot
Fujifilm's newest mirrorless camera delivers the premium features of the X-T3 without the premium price, giving aspiring enthusiasts a lower-cost option that can still match the image quality of Fuji's flagship. The company also introduced a new compact 16mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens.
Nikon brings a classic workhorse lens to the Z series with new 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon brings a classic workhorse lens to the Z series with new 24-70mm f/2.8 S
The Nikon Z series finally has a bright zoom available without an adapter. The Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/2.8 S offers new coatings and more customizable controls in a smaller, lighter body than the comparable F-mount lens. Nikon also shared updates on the previously teased firmware for the Z series.
Olympus packs an enormous zoom ability in its latest interchangeable lens
Olympus packs an enormous zoom ability in its latest interchangeable lens
The Olympus Digital ED M.Zuiko 12-200mm F/3.5-6.3 has the widest zoom range of any interchangeable lens with a 16.6x zoom. The lens, which covers a 24-400mm equivalent, is also weather sealed with an autofocus system design for both stills and video. The lens will be available next month.
500px reveals almost 15 million users are caught up in security breach
500px reveals almost 15 million users are caught up in security breach
Almost 15 million members of portfolio website 500px have been caught up in a security breach, the company said on Tuesday. The hack occurred in 2018 but was only discovered last week. As a precautionary measure, users are being told to change their 500px password as soon as possible.
Corel VideoStudio adds tools for customizing color in simple video edits
Corel VideoStudio adds tools for customizing color in simple video edits
VideoStudio Ultimate 2019 is Corel's more consumer-oriented video editor -- but the software just gained advanced color correction tools. The update adds several new tools, including custom transitions, along with speeding up performance and adding new shortcuts. The video editor is available beginning today.
Using A.I., Lightroom can now boost the resolution of RAW photos
Using A.I., Lightroom can now boost the resolution of RAW photos
Need to eek a bit more resolution out of a RAW file? Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw can help with a new feature called Detail Enhance. The tool uses A.I. in the demosaicing process to enhance details and reduce artifacts. The updates also come with new tools in Lightroom CC.
The best drone photos
The best drone photos
Drone technology has advanced exponentially over the last few years, and costs have dropped substantially. Most drones come equipped with high-end cameras, which are quickly changing photography as we know it. Here are some of the best drone photos from around the world.
USB drive survives two years in seal poop before being reunited with its owner
USB drive survives two years in seal poop before being reunited with its owner
New Zealand scientists inspecting seal poop that had been collected and frozen two years earlier were surprised to discover a USB drive inside it. Incredibly, the device still worked, and so, using the photos and videos stored on the device, they set about trying to locate its owner.
Flickr to drop the ax on free users, will begin deleting old photos in March
Flickr to drop the ax on free users, will begin deleting old photos in March
With SmugMug's acquisition of popular photo sharing site Flickr, the company announced that free users would be losing their 1TB of storage and will be limited to 1,000 photographs. Soon, the company will begin deleting photos of free users who are over the limit. Here's how to save your photos.
Snapchat finally recovers from its redesign — so here comes an Android update
Snapchat finally recovers from its redesign — so here comes an Android update
Snapchat's drop in users after launching a controversial redesign has finally stagnated. During the fourth quarter and 2018 earnings report, Snapchat shared that the company is rolling out an Android update designed to increase performance. The company's finances have also improved in the fourth quarter.
New software allows GoPro Fusion to capture Google Street View
New software allows GoPro Fusion to capture Google Street View
Thanks to a new software program, the GoPro Fusion can now capture footage for Google Street View. Panoskin TrailBlazer is a new program that uses the Fusion GPS to map footage onto Google Street View. Panoskin is approved by Google for the Street View program, the only U.S.-based company on the list.
Wandrd’s new inflatable camera bag packs down to a fraction of its size
Wandrd’s new inflatable camera bag packs down to a fraction of its size
Wandrd's newest bag is a lightweight backpack with inflatable camera cube and back panel that let it collapse down to less than half its full height. Launching on Kickstarter, the project has already raised over $70,000 in pledges. The bag is aimed primarily at travel photographers.
Crouching, climbing, and creeping, the perfect Instagram shot knows no bounds
Crouching, climbing, and creeping, the perfect Instagram shot knows no bounds
Just how far will you go for the perfect Instagram? A recent survey shows just how willing Instagram users -- and Instagram husbands -- are to climb, lie down, or let their food go cold for the perfect shot. With the survey, Adobe also launched a video as a tribute to Instagram husbands.
Quit saying ‘say cheese’: 7 portrait photography tips for beginners
Quit saying ‘say cheese’: 7 portrait photography tips for beginners
The phrase "say cheese" is more cringe-worthy than smile-worthy. Learn how to get genuine smiles, along with six other portrait photography tips in this guide. From finding good light to creating a flattering pose, these tips are easy enough for even newbies to try.
Periscope tool adds guests to feeds so streamers can become talk show hosts
Periscope tool adds guests to feeds so streamers can become talk show hosts
Periscope users can now invite viewers to chime into the conversation with more than just the comment tool. By enabling the option to add guests, livestreamers can add guests to the conversation, in audio format only. The tool allows up to three guests to be added to the livestream.
‘Instagram egg’ embarks on a new adventure as man behind it is unmasked
‘Instagram egg’ embarks on a new adventure as man behind it is unmasked
The Instagram egg made headlines around the world last month after it became the most-liked post on the photo-sharing service, knocking Kylie Jenner off the top spot. The identity of the person behind the account has now been revealed, as has his reason for choosing an egg for the stunt.
Photography News: Filters for cutting light pollution, $10K photo scholarship
Photography News: Filters for cutting light pollution, $10K photo scholarship
In this week's photography news, meet the latest filter from Irix, designed to cut out some city light pollution by filtering out the yellow from sodium lamps. See the latest artificial intelligence feature coming to ON1 Photo RAW. Apply for a $10K scholarship from Nikon. And see Leica's latest special edition.
A.I. will cause a tectonic shift in human creativity, but don’t be scared yet
A.I. will cause a tectonic shift in human creativity, but don’t be scared yet
As A.I. took center stage for the second year in a row at Adobe MAX, creatives are about to experience the biggest shift in how they work since the dawn of computers. Complex mechanical tasks will become instantaneous, but the real fear is machines being able to replace a human artists -- a future not that distant.
Panasonic S1R to offer 187-megapixel high-res mode, world’s sharpest EVF
Panasonic S1R to offer 187-megapixel high-res mode, world’s sharpest EVF
Panasonic has finally detailed the full specifications of its upcoming S1R, a 47-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera that offers a 187MP high-resolution mode, 4K/60p video, and a 5.76-million-dot electronic viewfinder. Still not known is just how much this pro-oriented camera will cost.
Shark attack: Drone-based research may help ease swimmers’ fears
Shark attack: Drone-based research may help ease swimmers’ fears
Researchers in Australia used drones to learn more about what kinds of sea creatures come close the shore, and their findings may go some way to easing the fears of swimmers worried about shark attacks. Fact is, that mysterious creature you saw glide by is far more likely to be a dolphin.
Pentax Star Series 11-18mm F2.8 promises sharp shots for astrophotography
Pentax Star Series 11-18mm F2.8 promises sharp shots for astrophotography
Ricoh introduced two new lenses for Pentax K-mount DSLRs, including an ultra-wide 11-18mm f/2.8 in the company's high-end Star Series. It carries a premium price of $1,400, but promises edge-to-edge sharpness. Also announced was a 35mm f/2 for full-frame cameras which features new coatings.
GoPro Plus will now stash all your videos in unlimited cloud storage
GoPro Plus will now stash all your videos in unlimited cloud storage
GoPro's $5 subscription service just got better. Now, GoPro Plus includes unlimited video and photo storage, along with a higher discount on mounts and accessories. The program automatically stores photos and videos to the cloud from Wi-Fi equipped GoPros.
The Nikon Z7, Z6 just got a little sweeter with up to $400 off with a trade-in
The Nikon Z7, Z6 just got a little sweeter with up to $400 off with a trade-in
The Nikon Z7 and Z6 offer full-frame mirrorless performance mixed with a wide selection of Nikkor optics -- but as new releases, the deals are hard to find. That's changing with a new trade-in deal from Nikon with $200 off the Z6 or $400 off the Z7 in addition to the camera's trade-in value.