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Free-running camera operator blurs line between cameraman and stuntman

The latest clip from free-running camera operator "Gimbalninja" must be seen to be believed. And even then, you might not believe it.
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Hands on: Lexar Pro 1800x MicroSD Card

Built to the UHS-II spec, Lexar's latest Professional MicroSD cards feature a transfer rate of 270 megabytes per second and a write speed of 245MB/sec.
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Sony's Alpha Imaging Collective hopes to harness the power of influencers

Looking to further cement itself as a leader in the world of photography, Sony today revealed a significant update to its Alpha Universe web portal.
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Adobe and UC Berkeley team up to develop neural network image editor

Adobe is working with UC Berkeley on software that uses AI to help users realistically manipulate objects in an image with a few simple brush strokes.
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Stocked with gadgets dating back to 1996, Lexar's testing lab is almost a museum

Lexar invited us to California for a tour of the Lexar Quality Lab, which houses over 1,100 devices for testing memory cards and USB drives.
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Neural Photo Editor works like magic thanks to machine learning

Neural Photo Editor uses machine learning to act like Photoshop on steroids, applying major changes to a photo in mere seconds.
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GoPro documentary details efforts to save South Africa’s rhinos from poachers

A new GoPro video follows Beverly and Dereck Joubert, founders of Rhinos Without Borders, which works to project South Africa's rhinos from poaching.
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‘Ruin and Rose’ blends high tech and human spirit for a truly unique ski film

Part fiction, part documentary, ‘Ruin and Rose’ is a stunning, high-tech, cinematic ski film that spans the deserts of Namibia to the mountains of Alaska.
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Getty Images announces its three winners of $10,000 Instagram Grant competition

The Getty Images Instagram Grant was started to support emerging photographers and showcase stories from underrepresented communities around the world.
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The Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 by Michael Kors is an instant camera for fashionistas

Fujifilm and Michael Kors' Instax camera collaboration features a metallic gold finish and the fashion designer's signature emblazoned on the back.

Forget medium format: Fujifilm announces new square-format instant camera

Slated for spring of 2017, Fujifilm plans to further expand its line of instant photography products with the new Instax Square film and camera.
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SanDisk announces development of the only SD card you’ll ever need

It's big enough to hold a million, one-megabyte JPEGs or 12,500 RAW files from Sony's 42MP A7R II mirrorless camera.
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Wired or wireless, indoors or out, this home security cam works anywhere

The Flex is the first home security camera that can operate indoors or outdoors, wired or wirelessly. With an optional LTE mount, it can work without Wi-Fi.
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Lexar’s High-Endurance memory cards offer maximum reliability for security cameras

Lexar announced new Android-compatible JumpDrives and MicroSD card readers which both come optionally equipped with USB Type-C connectors.
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Olympus jumps up to 4K video after it announces the OM-D E-M1 Mark II at Photokina

Olympus surprised at Photokina with the unveiling of the E-M1 Mark II, which offers numerous improvements, including an advanced 4K video mode.
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Fujifilm goes bigger and lighter with new medium format mirrorless camera

The rumors were true: Fujifilm announced the development of a mirrorless medium format camera with a 50-megapixel sensor to be available in early 2017.
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YI enters mirrorless camera market with the M1 for beginner photographers

After making a name for itself with its 4K action camera that competed with GoPro, YI has entered the mirrorless market with the Micro Four Thirds M1.
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Sony shows off 42MP A99 II with 12 FPS continuous shooting

The new A-mount camera looks to win over professional shooters with a 12 FPS burst rate, 4K video, and an impressive hybrid autofocus system.
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D-Link’s new Wi-Fi security camera gives a wide 180-degree view of your home

D-Link's latest Full HD home security camera can show you an entire room without having to pan, tilt, or use a second camera.
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Epson did the impossible: It got us excited about a scanner

Capable of scanning 4x6-inch prints at 300 dpi as fast as one per second, the FF-640 is currently the fastest consumer-level photo scanner available.
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At 4 million ISO, Canon's multipurpose camera can shoot real-time video in starlight

Canon's ME20F-SH Multi-Purpose camera can shoot at four million ISO. But even at "just" 400,000, it's enough to shoot real-time video under starlight.
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Laowa 15mm f/2 from Venus Optics is world’s fastest

Promising near zero distortion on Sony full frame cameras, the new Laowa 15mm f/2 could be a landscape photographer's dream lens.
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Now on Kickstarter, Miops Mobile could be the world's most advanced camera remote

The Miops Mobile camera remote includes timer, interval, and bracketing, functions along with motion, sound, and distance triggers.
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Famed photographer Highsmith sues Getty over alleged copyright infringement

Photographer Carol Highsmith filed a lawsuit against Getty Images on July 25, alleging “gross misuse” of more than 18,000 of her images.
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The Kohiko, now on Kickstarter, takes a simplified approach to the camera bag

Designed for on-the-go photographers, the Kohiko is meant forthose times when you want to travel light, bringing only the gear you need.
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Leica M lenses get the cinema treatment from CW Sonderoptic

Known for their image quality and compact design, five classic Leica M rangefinder lenses will receive the cinema treatment.
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Canon reaches milestone, produces 120 millionth EF lens

Canon produces its 120 millionth Electro-Focus lens, which debuted in 1987 and introduced several features that helped revolutionize photo technology.
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Like a 'BOSS': Sony’s latest Action Cams stay steady with optical stabilization

Sony's new X3000 Action Cam brings several improvements, including Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.SS), with big advantages over electronic stabilization.
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Sony's latest 18-110mm video lens is what your indie film needs

Sony’s newest E-mount lens is built specifically for video pros, and combines a versatile zoom range of 18-110mm with a constant maximum aperture of f/4.
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Epson and DJI team up to let you fly drones with augmented reality

The partnership aims to improve safety while increasing the capabilities of drones for both consumers and professionals.
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Cooke brings miniS4/i cinema lenses to Canon, Nikon, Sony, and mirrorless cameras

Cooke Optics just announced it will make its line of miniS4/i cinema lenses to shooters of Canon and Nikon DSLRs and Sony and M4/3 mirrorless cameras.
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AT&T and Qualcomm want to connect commercial drones to cell networks

AT&T and Qualcomm are currently looking into allowing drones to connect to cell towers to enable long-distance, beyond-line-of-sight flight.
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Zerotech’s Dobby is a house elf-sized selfie drone that fits in your pocket

Zerotech's Dobby drone offers autonomous flight, voice control, USB recharging, and fits in your pocket. At $400, is it the selfie drone for the rest of us?
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Hands on: Peak Design Everyday Backpack