Tapped out? Edit faster with 5 gesture shortcuts in Lightroom CC on mobile
Missing those keyboard shortcuts when photo editing on a smartphone or iPad? Lightroom has a handful of gesture-based controls that can help fill the gaps, if you know where to find them. Learn how to quickly sort images, see highlight clippings, and more with these Lightroom shortcuts.
Zuckerberg may have known more about Facebook’s privacy scandal than we thought
In the midst of an ongoing Federal Trade Commission investigation into Facebook's Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal, a new report suggests that Facebook founder and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg may have known about the company's much-criticized cavalier approach to privacy.
Can’t afford this $150 tripod head? Just 3D print the Edelkrone Ortak FlexTilt
Edelkrone's FlexTilt tripod head retails for about $150 — or you could 3D print your own with a $30 part kit and the cost of materials. The Edelkrone Ortak FlexTilt Head 3D is a 3D-printed tripod head, but it's also just the first in a line of new 3D-printed accessories.
With its latest tool, Facebook is out for blood (donations, that is)
Facebook users in the U.S. will soon start seeing notifications when area blood centers are in need of donations. The newly expanded Facebook Blood Donation tool mixes alerts with details on where to donate, along with inviting friends. The feature begins rolling out in the U.S. today.
Fujifilm black-and-white film returns from the dead — thanks to millennials
After discontinuing black and white film, Fujifilm is bringing back the monochrome thanks to demand from millennials and GenZ photographers. The updated Neopan 100 Across II is designed for sharpness and minimal grain while keeping the traditional film look of the first generation.
Upgrade your glass with rebates of up to $150 on these Sigma lenses
Eyeing some bright primes or versatile zooms? Sigma's Father's Day sale discounts 11 lenses and a mount converter, with rebates as high as $150. The Sigma lens deals include lenses from the company's popular Art Series, as well as the Contemporary line. The deals are good through June 17.
Designed for sharp shots, Tamron calls its new 35mm prime lens its best yet
Tamron has been developing lenses for decades, but the new Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD could be the company's best lens yet. Developed to celebrate 40 years of the SP line, the company says the lens offers optics designed for sharpness and minimal aberration in Nikon and Canon DSLR mounts.
Getting weird ads? Here’s how to find out what Instagram thinks you like
Instagram thinks it knows a few things about you, but how does it actually find that information? As the social network prepares to deliver ads from influencers that you don't follow, learn how to see what Instagram gets right and wrong about your interests, and what you can do to change that.
Sponsored posts will soon infiltrate your Instagram, even if you’re not a fan
Sponsored posts are a common part of Instagram, but they are about to get even more widespread. The new branded content ads allow businesses to promote influencers' sponsored posts beyond their own followers feeds. That means you could start seeing sponsored posts from influencers that you don't follow.
With new filters, the updated Nik Collection 2 no longer needs Adobe to run
The popular Nik Collection plugin no longer requires Lightroom Classic, Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to run, thanks to integration with DxO PhotoLab. The new Nik Collection 2 also adds more than 40 new filters as well as high-resolution monitor support. The plugins are currently discounted.
The U.S. will now check social media accounts before approving visas
The application for a U.S. visa now requires most applicants to list their social media profile details, along with previous emails and phone numbers. Previously, the information was only required from some applicants. Individuals that don't have social media accounts can still apply.
A.I. cameras of the future could help prevent fake photos — at a cost
Artificial intelligence can only spot fake photos less than half the time, but adding A.I. into the camera itself could raise that accuracy to 90%. Researchers recently developed a way to add fake-spotting tools to the camera itself to help software easily identify which photos were manipulated.
Vertical video haters win the war — Instagram’s IGTV has a horizontal view
Not yet sold on the idea of vertical video? The traditional horizontal aspect ratio is headed to Instagram's IGTV, thanks to today's update. The change allows horizontal images to fill the screen with the device rotated -- a small change, but one that could play a big role in growing the young platform.
The Fujifilm GFX100 is a 102-megapixel, stabilized beast of a mirrorless camera
Double-digit megapixels just not enough? The Fujifilm GFX100 boasts the highest resolution yet for a mirrorless camera. But along with those 102 megapixels, the medium format camera offers in-body stabilization, 4K video, and enhanced autofocus. See if you can guess the price of this beast of a camera.
Adobe Premiere Rush now allows Android users to edit video without the laptop
After launching on desktop and iOS, Adobe Premiere Rush, a streamlined video editor, is now available on Android. Premiere Rush is designed for social media projects and non-professional editors, keeping some of Premiere's tools in a simplified interface. The app is now available on Android.
Nikon recalls batches of Z 6 and Z 7 cameras for faulty stabilization systems
Nikon has issued a service advisory for some batches of its popular Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras, due to image stabilization systems that may not function fully. Nikon will repair the affected models free of charge, including shipping costs to bring the cameras’ stabilization systems up to par.
Instagram ditches plans for stand-alone Direct messaging app
After testing a stand-alone messaging app beginning in 2017, Facebook is shuttering the tests for an Instagram Direct app. While the messaging features remain intact inside Instagram, the separate app will be discontinued within the next few weeks as the company shifts its focus to privacy.
Eye autofocus is here for the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7. So just how good is it?
Nikon's new mirrorless cameras are getting a boost thanks to firmware version 2.0, which adds eye-detection autofocus, expanded low-light autofocus, and autoexposure for high-speed continuous shooting to the Z 6 and Z 7. The new firmware is available for download on May 16.
Lightroom adds first new slider in 4 years and will teach you how to use it
Say hello to Lightroom's first new slider in four years, the texture slider. The update joins new in-app learning tutorials, one of the company's most requested features. The list of updates also includes the start to batch editing for Lightroom mobile, album sharing updates, and more.
YouTube expands live-streaming for desktop — and all you need is a webcam
Desktop live-streams just got much simpler. YouTube launched an update that allows desktop users to go live in a few clicks and without any additional equipment or software.
Nikon Z 7 vs. Sony A9: Comparing two of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras
Photography is entering the age of the full-frame mirrorless camera, with powerful new models from several companies. Between the 20-fps Sony A9 and 47MP Nikon Z 7, which high-end competitor will be crowned king? Each has a number of advantages that will make one the better choice for you.
Facebook, Twitter boot accounts tied to Iran, Russia for coordinated deception
Around a million users followed Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to coordinated groups that misrepresented themselves and had ties to Iran and Russia. The social networks said that the groups were removed for coordinated deception. Many of the accounts were based in Iran.
You’re not hearing things: Viral Laurel vs. Yanny debate is an audio brain teaser
What do you hear -- Laurel, or Yanny? In a debate that's closing in on the iconic blue-gold dress scale, a robotic recording has internet users divided. So is it Laurel or Yanny, and why are people hearing different things from the same audio file? We got the dish on the robotic recording that originated on Reddit.
Photography News: An upside-down camera, app secretly uses photos to train A.I.
In this week's photography news, take a look at Polaroid's special edition Stranger Things camera. See what a photo storage app is being criticized over how they handled user images. Find the latest firmware updates for Nikon DSLRs and see Red Bull's latest photography contest.
Wacom Intuos Pro S balances advanced features with portability and price
The newest Wacom Intuos Pro is designed for portability without sacrificing (many) advanced features of its pricier big siblings. Priced at $250, the Intuos Pro - Small is both touch- and sketch-friendly with on-device shortcuts. The wireless pen tablet includes Wacom's latest technology.
Looking to get into photography? Grab a Nikon or Canon with two lenses for $400
Newbie photographers take note -- you can start a camera kit from scratch with a body, two lenses, bag, and SD card for $400. The Nikon D3500 two-lens kit is currently at its lowest price yet, while the Canon EOS T6 two-lens kit sits at the same price point in Black Friday-like pricing.
With Android built in, Pilot Era stitches 360 in 8K, no computer necessary
Developed by a software company, the Pilot Era can handle 8K 25 fps 360-degree stitches internally, without a computer. Stepping down to 4K brings the frame rate up to 60 fps and allows for live-streaming to Facebook and YouTube. After being teased during CES, the 360 camera is now funding on Indiegogo.
As AR heads to Google search, Lens learns to translate, add tips, and more
Google Lens can soon help you decide what to eat by scanning the menu, then calculate the tip with one look at the receipt. Translation options are also expanding for Lens, while 3D objects and augmented reality tools will be built directly into Google search results, the company announced during I/O.
The Nikon D7500 lowers its price so you can shoot fast and save cash
Eyeing Nikon's fast, but not crazy expensive, D7500 DSLR? Try this Nikon D7500 deal at $200 off the body, or even bigger savings off a camera bundle with a lens. The D7500 is a good Nikon deal even at regular price, but the discount sweetens the 8 fps APS-C camera even more.
Photography News: Apple Aperture gets axed while Moment Pro gets new tools
Still using Apple Aperture? Not for much longer. Upcoming versions of MacOS won't support the photo editor. In this week's photography news, see why Aperture is getting the ax. Moment Pro adds two new useful smartphone camera features. And Yashica is back on Kickstarter -- but should you trust it?
B&H cuts up to $1,000 on Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras for National Photo Month
May is National Photography Month -- and with it comes some steep camera discounts. The best camera deals for Sony, Canon, and Nikon mean saving anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than a thousand. Here are the best camera deals during National Photography Month.
Adobe panics photographers by testing new plans for photo subscriptions
Don't panic -- the changes to Adobe's Lightroom and Photoshop subscription plans are just a test, the company says. After photographers panicked about the pricing changes, Adobe said that the change is just a test and that all three photography plans are still available -- if you contact the help center.
Art meets blockchain on this social network for collecting photos, designs
Want to see more art than selfies in your social media? Editional is a new social media network based on collecting limited-edition digital artwork. The network allows artists to share and fans to collect and trade artwork for free, while blockchain helps protect both artists and collectors.
Instagram’s new camera feature, Create Mode, isn’t for taking photos or video
Want to share something on Instagram without taking a photo or video? Instagram's upcoming Create Mode gives users a blank canvas to decorate with stickers and effects. During the annual F8 conference, Instagram also shared details on an upcoming product tag and a fundraising sticker inside Stories.
Eye-detection autofocus coming to the Nikon Z7 and Z6 on May 16
A May 16 firmware update will bring eye detection AF to the Nikon Z6 and Z7 -- along with improved autofocus performance in low light. The update will also give the cameras support for the CFexpress format, while allowing Pro Res Raw recording through HDMI with an ATOMOS accessory.
Photography News: Instagram sues fake like factory, Zeiss launches luxury lens
In this weeks photography news, see why Facebook is suing a company that sold fake likes on Instagram. Find out why photo editing on the iPad is rumored to improve with iOS 13. Check out Zeiss' latest luxury lens, the newest Polaroid Originals instant camera and special edition film, and more.