Rare Leica camera designed by Andy Summers of The Police has matching guitar
The special-edition Leica M Monochrom Signature designed by guitarist Andy Summers will have a matching Fender guitar. The camera, designed by Summers, is partially inspired by the Fender Signature guitar. The rare special edition doesn't come cheap, however, at $15,000.
DxOMark tests will now show you just how crappy a smartphone is in low light
DxOMark will now give potential buyers a better idea of just how good (or bad) a smartphone's camera is in low light. The new DxOMark smartphone camera Night and Wide scores add more than 150 shots to the testing process. The data can be used when comparing different smartphones for purchase.
Pinterest Lens update keeps inspiration flowing beyond the first search
Pinterest Lens can help you find an object that you can't quite describe, and now that search is faster. An update to Pinterest Lens simplifies the search, while also allowing users to add an original photo to a Board. Pinterest can then continue to find suggestions based on that initial image.
Skylum Luminar 4’s A.I.-powered portrait editor zaps zits and whitens teeth
Tired of individually zapping each zit and masking out skin in a photo editor? Skylum Luminar 4 will use artificial intelligence to retouch portraits using a set of sliders, the company shared in a teaser of the upcoming release. Skin Enhancer and Portrait Enhancer will be part of the fall release.
Selfies just went 3D with Snapchat’s new camera mode that responds to movement
Snapchat's newest camera mode makes you selfie pop out of the smartphone screen. After debuting in Spectacles, the Snapchat 3D Camera Mode is launching in-app this week for certain devices, mixing 3D selfies with dimensional Lenses and filters. The 3D selfies can be sent in Snaps or used in Stories.
Monogram’s modular controls deliver custom, tactile photo and video editing
Following its successful 2013 Kickstarter, Palette Gear is back with a new name and a redesigned photo- and video-editing console. The Monogram Creative Console uses a new control and a slimmer, more responsive design while maintaining the unique ability to create custom control arrangements.
Using A.I., Premiere Pro can take videos from 16:9 to vertical in a few clicks
Artificial intelligence could soon simplify the task of creating a video for multiple formats. The upcoming Auto Reframe in Adobe Premiere Pro uses A.I. to adjust the video's aspect ratio without cropping out the action. The tool is expected out before the end of the year, Adobe says.
Edelkrone’s 3D-printed wearable monopod fits in your pocket and your budget
The Edelkrone PocketShot 3D is a versatile camera support system that fits your pocket. And at $29 plus materials, it probably fits in your budget as well. The camera support system is 3D printed and assembled with a handful of aluminum parts, unfolding to serve as a wearable monopod, camera handle, and more.
The sleek Fujifilm X-A7 mirrorless is a lightweight in both size and price
Weighing about a pound with the kit lens attached, the new Fujifilm X-A7 focuses on beginner-friendly photography in a compact design. The camera uses an improved autofocus system and better signal readout over the predecessor, and, despite the changes, keeps an affordable price point.
What is shutter priority? How to master blur in “S” or “Tv” mode
You don't need to master full manual mode to eliminate -- or embrace -- camera blur. Shutter priority mode is both the beginner's training wheels and the professional's quick shot mode. Learn how to use -- and troubleshoot -- shutter priority mode to take control of your images.
Taylor Swift reportedly threatened to sue Microsoft over racist Twitter bot
When Microsoft re-named and reprogrammed the chatbot TayTweets, the company was doing more than trying to get away from the bad publicity over the bot's racist remarks. Taylor Swift threatened legal action over the company's name, the Microsoft president recently revealed.
Phase One’s new medium-format camera system is droolworthy, unaffordable
Phase One's build-your-own medium format camera systems just got more compact. The Phase One XT is the most compact modular medium format on the market. While the XT isn't as small as mirrorless, the system can adapt a 150-megapixel back and distortion-control lenses.
This gadget turns smartphone snaps into real Polaroids through optical trickery
Polaroid Originals is helping mobile photographers get that real film Polaroid without giving up the convenience of smartphone photography. The Polaroid Lab converts smartphone photos into instant film using the smartphone screen and a few mirrors. The device is expected out in October.
Google’s future baby monitor could spy on your kid to alert you before they cry
Could the smart baby monitors of the future send parents a notification when the baby is starting to stir before that first cry? A recently published Google patent details an A.I. that could track the baby's eyes and movements for smarter alerts from a camera like the Google Nest.
Does Facebook have a monopoly over your data? Network faces antitrust scrutiny
Facebook's family of apps have more than 2.7 billion monthly active users -- but did the network's efforts to gain those users violate antitrust laws? An investigation from the attorneys general of eight states and the District of Colombia aims to find out if Facebook has a monopoly on data and ads.
Recycled Asokee case adds filters, mic, grip, and more to a simple GoPro
The Asokee is a GoPro case that gives the camera a filter mount, mic mount, strap, and grip, while leaving the camera's controls and screens easily accessible. The case, now on Kickstarter, is inspired by YouTube creators. With the recycled materials and promise for planting trees, the Asokee is green too.
Kodak wants to get you (almost) everything for smartphone photos with a $70 kit
Kodak and Eye Caramba have a new line-up of smartphone photography accessories -- including a kit with everything for about $70. The new series includes Kodak smartphone lenses, a portrait light, and a tripod. The accessories are expected out in October 2019.
No, the government can’t go undercover with fake profiles, Facebook says
Review of social media accounts are now part of the U.S. visa application -- but while the Department of Homeland Security says officers can use fake accounts to vet those applications, Facebook says they can't. The network says fake accounts violate the company's policies and will be removed.
Meet the Nikkor Z 24mm, Nikon’s widest mirrorless lens optimized for low light
Nikon Z photographers will soon have a new option for capturing immersive scenes with the new Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8. The mix of the focal length and bright aperture, combined with sharp optics and a weather-sealed exterior, should make the lens ideal for a number of different types of shots.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art review
Sigma’s new 85mm Art is a solid portrait lens alternative to pricier name brand options, delivering great image quality, wide aperture, and minimal chromatic aberration.
Joopic CamBuddy review
The CamBuddy takes five triggered modes off-camera, controlling sound, light and laser shots as well as time lapses and remote live view.
360Fly 4K action camera review
The 360Fly 4K uses a single lens for stitch-free 360-degree stills and videos. It has some neat tricks, but subpar video quality makes it hard to justify the price.
Garmin Virb 360 review
Garmin is entering the 360-degree camera market with the new Virb 360. With image stabilization and sensors that record environmental data, the Virb 360 is a souped-up action cam.
Humaneyes Vuze 360 VR Camera review
The Humaneyes Vuze camera is not without a few flaws, but you’re going to have to put up with them if you want 3D 360 content for less than $800.
Steadicam Air 25 review
With a foot pedal and gas lift spring to quickly adjust the height, the Steadicam Air 25 may just be the fastest and easiest to use monopod yet.
Olloclip Filmer’s Kit review
Don’t let the name fool you -- the Filmer’s Kit is for more than just movies, combining several lenses that enhance all the photographic capabilities of your iPhone. The Olloclip Filmer's Kit includes a fisheye, two types of wide angles, a macro and a telephoto lens paired with a case and grip -- all available in smaller sets too.
Lensbaby Sol 45 review
The Lensbaby Sol 45 is a gateway drug into the world of creatively blurred, expressive photos that make pixel peepers’ brains hurt. It brings Lensbaby’s telltale effect, the “sweet spot” of focus, to a new low price and compact size. Read our review to see if purposefully blurred photos are worth $200.
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens review
Nikon made big promises with the new Z mount lenses, but now that they are finally here, did Nikon overpromise? The Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S doesn’t use the Z mount to slim down, but it does capture im-pressive images with sharp centers, smooth bokeh and impressively little distortion. One performance factor, however, may be lacking.
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S review
If you're fine with f/4, Nikon's first zoom lens for its full-frame mirrorless Z system will impress you with sharp, colorful images and smooth autofocus performance. The Z 24-70mm f/4 S offers a useful focal length range and, at $1,000, it's a high-quality lens that won't completely break the bank.
Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED review
There’s no such thing as a perfect lens, but the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED comes incredibly close. The original 105mm f/1.4 delivers exceptional quality mixing beautiful bokeh and sharp subjects. The lens’ bulky size, however, means photographers will want to be conservative on the shutter speed.
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S review
The Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S shows the potential for Nikon's new mirrorless Z-mount with excellent sharp-ness. However, its emphasis on image quality means it is actually larger and heavier (and considerably more expensive) than the comparable F-Mount DSLR lens. So is it worth it?
Olympus OM-D E-M1X review
The OM-D E-M1X is Olympus' most professional camera yet, and it apparently bends the laws of physics. Olympus previously claimed that 6.5 stops of shake reduction was a theoretical limit for image stabilization. The E-M1X pushes that up to 7.5 stops when paired with a compatible lens.
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro review
The Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 IS Pro packs in a versatile zoom range, great close-up capabilities, and impressive optical stabilization inside a single lens. It's the closest thing Olympus makes to a lens you'll never have to take off of your camera. But can one lens really do it all, or is it simply too good to be true?
Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 35 Optic review
The Lensbaby Edge 35, part of the Composer Pro optic swap system, creates tilt-shift-like blur without the tilt-shift price. Made for photographers who buck tradition, it opens up new ways to work with blur in your images. But is this type of special effect lens a real tool, or just a toy?
Nikon Coolpix A1000 Review
The Nikon Coolpix A1000 has several things a smartphone doesn’t, like a big 30x optical zoom and plenty of physical controls. But can a 1/2.3-inch sensor deliver good image quality? Find out how the $480 compact zoom camera fares in our Nikon Coolpix A1000 review.
Nikon Coolpix B600 Review
The Nikon Coolpix B600 has two big things going for it -- a 60x zoom lens and a $330 price point. But does the camera cut too many features to fit the budget price? Find the good and the bad for on the budget zoom camera in our Nikon B600 review.
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S review
Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras now have a bright, versatile workhorse zoom that can be used without an adapter. So just how does the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S stack up? We put it through the paces to see if this premium lens is worth its $2,300 price.
GIMP vs. Photoshop
GIMP is a free Photoshop alternative -- but free doesn't always offer more value. In the battle between Photoshop vs. GIMP, which editor offers the most features for which users? Compare the open-source photo editor with the industry standard and find which one works best for you.