Leica S3 refreshes the medium-format DSLR with drool-worthy 64MP, cinema 4K
More than a decade after the launch of the S2, the red dot logo brand is finally refreshing its medium-format DSLR with the 64-megapixel Leica S3.
Gmail will now share your Photoshop and Lightroom photos with a built-in tool
Stop digging through your folders -- the new Adobe Creative Cloud for Gmail add-on is a search-friendly tool that brings your photos right into your email.
This odd accessory adapts an expensive Hasselblad to shoot Instax Mini film
Shoot a classic with a waist-level viewfinder, but with film you can buy anywhere, using the Escura Hasselblad Portrait back for Hasselblad V-system cameras.
The iPhone 11 lets you shoot yourself and a friend with this multi-cam app
Filmic Pro DoubleTake allows you to record from two different iPhone lenses at the same time, automatically mixing the shots into a variety of customizable multi-cam templates.
The mirrorless Fujifilm X-T4 camera brings a stabilized sensor for the first time
With the same sensor and processor, the X-T4 is a fine-tuned X-T3. Addressing the few flaws of the previous version, the Fujifilm X-T4 now has stabilization.
Sony’s new ultra-wide, ultra-bright lens is the widest E-mount prime yet
The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G sports optics designed for anything from astro to video. With a light body and two autofocus motors, the new lens hits next month.
Future JPEGs could use blockchain to flag fakes, and A.I. for smaller file sizes
What if blockchain-protected metadata could help any application identify a faked or stolen photo? The JPEG organization is exploring that possibility.
Watch your toes. Snapchat’s new lens turns the ground into hot lava
Snapchat's latest AR technology brings the childhood hot lava game to real life -- or at least to a smartphone. Ground segmentation brings two new World Lenses.
Photoshop just turned 30. So what’s coming in the next three decades?
Photoshop is now 30 years old -- and Adobe is launching an update to help celebrate. But what's up next for the photo editor that is now migrating to the iPad?
What is bracketing? Get your best shots with this overlooked camera tool
Wondering what that BKT or AEB button is on the camera? Bracketing is a method of taking several shots, all with slight adjustments between each one. Learn how to use bracketing to increase your odds of getting the shot right in-camera.
Instagram enhances midnight scrolls with dark mode — here’s how to turn it on
Instagram has a new dark mode, thanks to similar updates on iOS 13 and Android 10. The new Instagram dark mode is rolling out along with updates to prevent phishing and remove the Following tab. Learn how to turn on Instagram's dark mode on iPhone and Android.
Canon EOS R5 is everything the R isn’t, thanks to stabilization, 8K, dual slots
Canon is developing a high-end mirrorless camera with pro-level features and stabilization. The Canon EOS R5 appears to answer complaints on the original EOS R.
The Canon EOS Rebel T8i brings 4K to a $750 budget DSLR
The popular Canon EOS Rebel T7i is getting an upgrade. The new Canon EOS Rebel T8i houses a new processor capable of 4K video and faster bursts, along with new Eye AF capabilities.
Nikon crowns a new flagship: The 14 fps, 105-point Nikon D6
The Nikon D6 sports a 20MP full-frame sensor, but an updated processor gives the camera a 14 fps burst mode. An overhauled autofocus makes Nikon's best AF system yet.
The Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a stylish beginner’s camera hiding last-gen hardware
With similar guts to the older E-PL9, the Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a minor upgrade, but that doesn't mean it's a bad option. Sporting a selfie screen, beginner-friendly shooting modes, custom art filters, and Bluetooth, the camera is aimed at beginners and those stepping up from a smartphone.
The best video cameras
Smartphone cameras have become increasingly complex in recent years, but traditional video cameras still serve a purpose -- after all, there isn't a phone on the face of the planet that allows for 50x optical zoom. Here, we've rounded up some of the best models for a variety of interests.
Emoji 13.0 adds polar bears, pickup trucks, bubble tea, and gender-neutral Santa
Get ready for a slew of new emoji, from more gender-neutral options to icons like flip flops and polar bears. Announced on January 29, Emoji 13.0 brings more than 60 new emoji coming out in 2020. The update brings 55 gender and skin tone variants, along with entirely new symbols.
Google’s new experimental DIY video app is like TikTok and Pinterest had a baby
Meet Tangi, Google's experimental home for DIY videos, tutorials, and hacks that feels like a mix between TikTok and Pinterest. The new social network houses one-minute-or-less videos on art, fashion, cooking, DIY and more. Users can like videos to save them, or comment and share.
This classic bellows camera recharges with phone cord and spits out Instax film
Part folding bellows camera, part modern Instax camera, the Jollylook Auto looks and feels like a classic camera. While there's a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and it uses instant film sold almost anywhere, the camera shoots and focuses like a vintage device.
Pinterest now lets you try on your pins in augmented reality
Starting with lipstick, Pinterest's new Try On tool uses augmented reality to let you compare looks. The tool is part of Pinterest Lens, the same tool that allows users to search by using a photo instead of text. Pinterest says the tool won't blur out skin like most beauty filters in selfie apps.
Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 review: Wide, sharp, and spectacular
The Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S is the widest prime lens for Nikon's mirrorless series. Paired with a wide aperture, it's just as sharp and bright as the other Z-series primes we've tested, making it a versatile option for both landscape and portrait photography.
Nikon’s new 120-300mm is a bright point for DSLRs, as Z-mount gains a 70-200mm
Say hello to Nikon's newest pro-level zoom lenses, the Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL VR and the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S. Announced during CES 2020, the 120-300mm lens offers prime-like performance with the versatility of a zoom, while the 70-300mm brings a popular focal length to the Z series.
Adobe teases a major team organization boost for Premiere Pro
Major projects in Adobe Premiere Pro are about to get easier to organize. During Sundance, Adobe teased Proeductions, a new panel in Premiere Pro that allows video editors to organize projects and collaborate on a team. Adobe didn't share the official launch date.
Inspired by the old-school Super 8, this $78 video camera captures GIFs
The Fragment 8 captures videos as GIFs, but looks nothing like a modern camera. Designed to look like a Super 8 camera, the Fragment 8 also uses a rotating lens plate for creative effects. Launching on Kickstarter, the earliest backers might be able to get their hands on one for $78.
The sleek Leica M10 Monochrom is black and white inside and out
Shoot pure black-and-white photography with a black-and-white camera. The Leica M10 Monochrom ditches the color filter for sharper, more detailed images than a basic conversion. The new sensor ups the resolution to 40 megapixels, while the exterior ditches the red detials.
This knobless tripod head has a light-up electronic level for low-light shots
The tripod head has changed little in the last few years -- but the Platyball wants to change that. With a built-in electronic level and screen, the Platypod allows photographers to level in the dark and make adjustments with one hand. The head, from the makers of Platypod, is launching on Kickstarter.
A medium-format pancake? This 45mm lens is the lightest lens of its kind
Stepping up to medium format means stepping up the weight of your camera bag -- but Hasselblad is working to shave off a few ounces. The Hasselblad XCD 4/45P is the lightest digital medium-format autofocus lens yet. The lens also uses a quieter autofocus system and shutter.
Vimeo jumps on the 360 bandwagon with immersive uploads, related video school
360 video is now possible on Vimeo. The video platform today announced the new format along with a number of customization features.
Sony gets a grip with this cord-free accessory that doubles as a mini tripod
The Sony GP-VPT2BT is a wireless camera grip that offers an easier grasp for video, vlogging and more, while offering easy access to controls built right into the grip. The grip, which also doubles as a mini-tripod, connects via Bluetooth and is also splash resistant.
Send a DM with a real keyboard as Instagram tests messaging on desktop
Instagram users could soon have access to Direct Messages on the desktop. Instagram confirmed a global test of the feature launched today for a percentage of users, after testing internally last year. The update brings most of the messaging features to the Instagram website.
Where to download free stock photos and public domain images
Everyone wants to download and use images from the web for free. Thankfully, public domain images make it possible without getting into a legal mess. We've rounded up the best places to download public domain images, from the no-strings-attached websites to the options with a handful of requirements.
Canon wants to ease pain of culling photos in Lightroom with this A.I. plug-in
Sorting through large amounts of photos in Lightroom is time-consuming -- but Canon is working on an A.I. that will do it for you. Canon Photo Culling Plugin works with Lightroom to find the sharpest shots. Canon also announced a new Image Connect service for professionals to find new work.
The best Sigma lenses offer affordable quality for DSLRs or mirrorless cameras
Sigma's Art series gives you optically excellent lenses at relatively affordable prices, making them a popular alternative to first-party lenses for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras. From wide-angle to telephoto, wide-aperture prime to long-distance zoom, here are the best Sigma lenses you can buy.
How to print Instagram photos, from mobile printers to online photo labs
Ready to get your Instagram photos out of your profile and onto your walls? While Instagram doesn't have a built-in option, printing Instagram photos is actually fairly simple. Learn how to print Instagram photos, using your own printer, an app, or a website to create everything from prints to gifts.
9 things to know about Facebook privacy and Cambridge Analytica
Cambridge Analytica's use of purchased data mined from a third-party app is drawing scrutiny to Facebook's privacy practices. So what should users know about the mess that follows?
Nikon meshes 2,000mm zoom capabilities with 4K video in the superzoom P950
Nikon's superzoom family just gained a new member — meet the Nikon P950, a superzoom camera that's designed as a budget alternative to the P1000. The P950 adds 4K video, RAW still photos and a better viewfinder over the predecessor. Nikon unveiled the camera during CES 2020.
2020 photography trends will put ‘bad’ photos and bold colors front and center
As 2019 -- and the 2010's -- wrap up, photography agencies are analyzing data to predict the biggest upcoming trends in photography. According to data from Adobe, Storyblocks, and Shutterstock, the 2020 photography trends will be about honest images, bold expressions, photos for a cause and more.
Nikon Z 50 Review: The Instagrammer’s mirrorless camera
Can Nikon bring its DSLR prowess to a crop sensor mirrorless camera? The Nikon Z 50 is the company's smallest DX camera yet, and its first APS-C mirrorless. Sporting a 20-megapixel APS-C sensor and in-camera editing features, it's a camera for a new generation of photographers.