Is the iPhone XS camera really that much better? Definitely. See for yourself
Is the iPhone XS camera really that much better? Definitely. See for yourself
Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max both have excellent cameras. How much better are they than the ones on the iPhone X? We pit them against last year's iPhone X to find out. The differences may be minuscule, but they certainly are substantial, and it's all thanks to one key feature -- Smart HDR.
Facebook Premieres is a mash-up of popular Live and prerecorded videos
Facebook Premieres is a mash-up of popular Live and prerecorded videos
Love the Live chats but cringe at the quality? Facebook Premieres will mix the features of Live with prerecorded videos. Premieres are scheduled to go live at a specific time, allowing users to watch and chat together. The tool launches alongside video polls and Top Fan badges for video-focused Pages.
Pictar Pro makes phones even more DSLR-like with viewfinder and better build
Pictar Pro makes phones even more DSLR-like with viewfinder and better build
The Pictar Pro gives smartphones more of the controls that a real camera has, including a viewfinder, dials, zoom toggle, shutter button, and a large grip. Miggo has added a battery and a handful of new features to the latest version while still using the same unique way to connect to the smartphone.
Lifeprint’s Harry Potter printer adds motion magic to photos
Lifeprint’s Harry Potter printer adds motion magic to photos
Harry Potter fans can now print moving photos and declare their Hogwarts House loyalty with Lifeprint's Harry Potter Magic Photo and Video Printer and App. The instant photo printer adds AR motion elements from the Wizarding World, which you can bring to life with a smartphone.
Instagram names new boss: Facebook veteran Adam Mosseri
Instagram names new boss: Facebook veteran Adam Mosseri
Instagram's new boss is Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran of Facebook — the company that owns Instagram. More recently, Mosseri ran Facebook's news feed before moving to Instagram's product division in May. In an online post, he said he was excited to take on the role and promised to maintain Instagram's core values.
Adobe modernizes the PDF with updates to Acrobat, Adobe Scan
Adobe modernizes the PDF with updates to Acrobat, Adobe Scan
Sure, PDFs are a universal format, but they can be hard to work with. Adobe is working to ease some of those challenges with updates to Adobe Acrobat DC, Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Scan. The update includes options to sign and fill out forms, to review PDFs as a team, and to scan multiple business cards at once.
‘No-selfie zones’ suggested to prevent fatal accidents at tourist spots
‘No-selfie zones’ suggested to prevent fatal accidents at tourist spots
OK, it's highly unlikely you're going to succumb to a nasty accident with your next selfie effort, but the rising number of cases where selfie-takers are putting themselves in unnecessary danger has led researchers to suggest banning the practice at some tourist spots.
Photography News of the Week: Announcements from Capture One, ProGrade, and ONA
Photography News of the Week: Announcements from Capture One, ProGrade, and ONA
Phase One has announced full support for Fujifilm systems in the latest version of its Capture One software, ProGrade has released new MicroSD cards and two new readers, and ONA has teamed up with Japan Camera Hunter to release a new limited-edition camera bag designed specifically for film photographers.
Art or science? This mesmerizing video shows the development of neurons
Art or science? This mesmerizing video shows the development of neurons
The 2018 Nikon Small World in Motion winners are here -- and the videos are every bit as artistic as they are scientific. Watch the growth of an entire nervous system unfolding in 3D over a matter of seconds. Try to guess how the second-place video was captured, and what the microbe in the third-place video is doing.
The race is on: Full-frame dominates Photokina (and could drive prices down)
The race is on: Full-frame dominates Photokina (and could drive prices down)
If there's one trend in the photography world this year, it's full frame. Photokina 2018 brought not just new full-frame mirrorless cameras, but a full-frame compact with Lightroom built in. Explore all the new gear from Photokina 2018 -- and find out what the trends mean for the industry.
Zeiss shows off 40mm f/2 Close Focus lens for Sony full-frame cameras
Zeiss shows off 40mm f/2 Close Focus lens for Sony full-frame cameras
Alongside its new ZX1 full-frame camera, Zeiss has announced a new 40mm f/2 Batis lens for Sony full-frame camera systems. The lens is capable of close-up photos as its name suggests and is set to retail for $1299.
Zeiss puts Lightroom inside a full-frame camera with a huge touchscreen
Zeiss puts Lightroom inside a full-frame camera with a huge touchscreen
Mobile photo editing has arrived for full frame cameras -- and you don't even need a smartphone. The Zeiss ZX1 is a full-frame compact camera with Lightroom CC built in, mixing the best of smartphone photography and advanced cameras together. The camera is slated for a launch sometime early in 2019.
The Facebook Red Manifold shows what 360 content from 16 8K lenses looks like
The Facebook Red Manifold shows what 360 content from 16 8K lenses looks like
Hollywood videos are about to get the same movement possible in virtual reality video games. The Facebook Red Manifold is a 6DoF camera that uses 16 8K sensors from Red to capture 3D video with enough data to move in. So what's 6DoF cinema look like? Here's the first video from the Manifold.
Insta360 tosses out teasers on an upcoming stabilized, throwable 360 camera
Insta360 tosses out teasers on an upcoming stabilized, throwable 360 camera
What's next for Insta360? Teasers for a new Insta360 action camera show a camera that's well-stabilized. Oh, and you can throw it in the air too. While the camera doesn't yet have a name or full specifications, the company is suggesting big features for the upcoming camera in a series of videos.
Fujifilm’s new SQ20 instant camera is the first to include video
Fujifilm’s new SQ20 instant camera is the first to include video
Fujifilm's new Instax Square SQ20 instant camera is a hybrid device offering digital shots as well as instant prints using the Instax film system. It's the first Instax to offer video, though it's mainly for fancy photo effects. The camera starts shipping on October 20 for $200.
Love gear inspired by history? Zenit returns with the Zenit M rangefinder
Love gear inspired by history? Zenit returns with the Zenit M rangefinder
Optics brand Zenit just announced its first camera in more than a decade. The Zenit M is a full-frame digital rangefinder designed with collaboration from Leica. The company says the 35mm f/1 lens creates soft focus and excellent bokeh. The camera is slated for a December release in Europe.
Kodak relaunches Ektachrome film after 6-year absence
Kodak relaunches Ektachrome film after 6-year absence
After a six-year absence, Kodak has relaunched its Ektachrome 100 film for photographers and filmmakers. The company stopped making the color transparency film in 2012 citing falling sales amid growing pressure from the digital camera market, but has brought it back following growing calls from film photographers.
Fujifilm unveils lower-cost GFX 50R and teases GFX 100-megapixel concept
Fujifilm unveils lower-cost GFX 50R and teases GFX 100-megapixel concept
Fujifilm made waves when they launched the medium-format mirrorless GFX 50S -- and now that camera is even smaller. Meet the Fujifilm GFX 50R, a camera with the same guts as its older sibling but with a smaller, rangefinder-style body, Bluetooth LE, and -- the best part -- a much lower price.
Sigma launches three f/1.4 lenses and the first 600mm with a 10x telephoto zoom
Sigma launches three f/1.4 lenses and the first 600mm with a 10x telephoto zoom
During Photokina 2018, Sigma unleashed five new lenses, two in the Art series, one in the Contemporary Series and two in the Sports series. The new Sigma lenses cover a range of mounts, focal lengths, and features, including the first 10x optical zoom 600mm lens for sports and other telephoto photography.
Hasselblad’s widest lens turns medium-format X1D into sublime camera for landscapes
Hasselblad’s widest lens turns medium-format X1D into sublime camera for landscapes
Hasselblad's new XCD 21mm f/4 lens turns the medium-format X1D into a travel photographers dream camera, albeit a pricey one. We took one with us to Europe to put it through its paces, and found it to be the perfect combo.
Leica teases new S3 medium-format camera, Fotos app, and more
Leica teases new S3 medium-format camera, Fotos app, and more
Luxury isn't hiding at Photokina 2018. Leica has shared five announcements regarding a new lens mount made in partnership with Panasonic and Sigma, an upcoming medium-format camera, a new smartphone app, a new color option, and firmware updates for existing cameras.
Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7, the brightest zoom lens yet, is like five primes in one
Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7, the brightest zoom lens yet, is like five primes in one
Panasonic just unveiled the brightest zoom lens yet, a Micro Four Thirds mount Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7. The company says the zoom lens is the brightest constant aperture lens on the market -- but while the lens is like five primes in one, it comes with a catch.
Hasselblad unveils 3 new XCD lenses, including both its fastest and longest yet
Hasselblad unveils 3 new XCD lenses, including both its fastest and longest yet
Starting off Photokina with a bang, Hasselblad has officially announced three new lenses for the X1D-50c medium-format mirrorless camera, the XCD 65mm f/2.8, 80mm f/1.9, and 135mm f/2.8. The 80mm f/1.9 is the company's fastest lens yet, while the 135mm is available paired with a bespoke 1.7x teleconverter.
Instagram’s co-founders have resigned from the Facebook-owned company
Instagram’s co-founders have resigned from the Facebook-owned company
In a move no one was expecting, Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are stepping down from their roles as CEO and chief technology officer, respectively. Systrom said in a statement that they were both "planning on taking some time off to explore our curiosity and creativity again."
Snap, then shop? Snapchat’s camera will soon buy stuff from Amazon
Snap, then shop? Snapchat’s camera will soon buy stuff from Amazon
Want to Snap that item and buy it for yourself? Snapchat is testing an option to shop on Amazon using the camera. The tool works similar to Shazaming a song inside Snapchat; users tap and hold on the screen inside the camera mode. The app then sends a pop-up of the closest match on Amazon.
Irix gets up close with the 150mm Macro in new, lightweight Dragonfly finish
Irix gets up close with the 150mm Macro in new, lightweight Dragonfly finish
Deviating from the company's original ultrawide lenses, the Europe-based Irix has announced a new 150mm macro lens. The Irix 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 is the start of a new Dragonfly line that uses a unique construction for a lighter, durable body. Irix has not yet announced the price point.
Musicbed gives YouTube creators a legal soundtrack option
Musicbed gives YouTube creators a legal soundtrack option
YouTube flags videos that use copyrighted music in them -- so music licensing Musicbed platform is launching a new subscription tool and a way to tell YouTube's bots to back off. Connecting the subscription to a YouTube account will automatically clear flags for copyrighted music.
Photography News of the Week: Fujifilm creates A.I. for use in designing albums
Photography News of the Week: Fujifilm creates A.I. for use in designing albums
Spending too much time culling photos and designing albums? Fujifilm is developing artificial intelligence that could help -- based on your preferences. The A.I. along with new camera bags from Lowepro and extreme weather camera protection from Think Tank Photo in Photography News of the Week.
Instagram feature that lets you reshare others’ posts may be on its way
Instagram feature that lets you reshare others’ posts may be on its way
Despite constant calls from many of its billion-plus users, Instagram has always refused to offer an option that lets Instagrammers reshare others' posts that appear on their feed. New reports suggest that this state of affairs could be about to change.
Canon crams more resolution and speed in the 65x zoom PowerShot SX70 HS
Canon crams more resolution and speed in the 65x zoom PowerShot SX70 HS
The new Canon PowerShot SX70 HS keeps the same notable 65x zoom lens but adds resolution, speed, and 4K video while lightening the camera body. The bridge camera is a much-needed update to the 4-year-old SX60 HS, with a significant increase in burst speed and video quality.
Instagram could separate hashtags for less annoying posts
Instagram could separate hashtags for less annoying posts
Just what features will Instagram add next? One enthusiast reverse engineered the app to uncover several potential features the app could be testing, including a dedicated spot for hashtags. Geofencing could also allow users to limit who sees their posts by excluding a country or region.
Joby’s tiny tripods double as selfie sticks and hide four different modes
Joby’s tiny tripods double as selfie sticks and hide four different modes
The Joby TelePod models are more than just compact tripods -- they also double as hand grips, selfie sticks, and tabletop tripods. Designed to accommodate smaller gear like smartphones and lightweight mirrorless, the tripods use a unique telescoping design for added versatility.
All about that bokeh: Meet the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master with updated autofocus
All about that bokeh: Meet the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master with updated autofocus
With a unique lens design and updated autofocus system, the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master lens is the 30th native lens for Sony E-mount. The lens uses primary XD elements at the front and rear of the lens for better chromatic aberration suppression and smooth bokeh.
Not just for photographers anymore, Loupedeck+ now supports Adobe Premiere Pro
Not just for photographers anymore, Loupedeck+ now supports Adobe Premiere Pro
Video editors can now get physical with the Loupedeck+ control board. Originally for Lightroom, a software update allows the controls to adapt to video editing, including color grading, clip trimming, and navigating through the timeline. The company says Premiere Pro is just the start.