Kite aerial photography just got easier with an iPhone onboard the Sparrowscope
The Sparrowscope is a device that aims to make kite aerial photography easier and more affordable by using your smartphone.
Nolab digital film cartridge turns an old Super 8 camera into a modern-day moviemaker
Got an old Super 8 movie camera lying around? A digital film product in development called the Nolab could bring this old-school camera back to the future.
Glif, the handy iPhone tripod mount, now adjustable to fit all other smartphones
The new Glif from Studio Neat is a simple but useful tool for adding a tripod mount to your smartphone, doing double-duty as a kickstand.
Pull up your sleeves, this plastic SLR camera needs you to put the pieces together
Like model cars and robots of your youth, the LAST Camera is a plastic SLR you need to assemble from various pieces. Once built, you have a working camera.
Impressive image quality from Sony’s Alpha A7 and A7R may make you splurge for full frame
Here's a look at some of the sample images we shot with Sony's groundbreaking full-frame mirroreless cameras, the Alpha A7 and A7R.
BASE jumper hits cliff wall but escapes death, captures entire fall to ground on video
A BASE jumper captures on video his accident when he slammed into a cliff wall after jumping off it and pulling his parachute.
Rare phenomenon fills Grand Canyon with clouds, captured in photos
A rare phenomenon called total cloud inversion occurs about once every decade at the Grand Canyon, although it has been rarely captured.
Spotliter for iPhone applies fun effects and filters to videos while recording
Filters and effects are common features when taking photos, but a new iOS app called Spotliter lets you apply these features to video, as you're recording.
Quebee is the no-brainer camcorder that wants you to stay in the picture
A New Zealand tech startup has created an easy-to-use everyday camcorder that's billed as a "personal video camera that allows you to be in the moment."
Court favors Nikon over Polaroid in lawsuit, says Android mirrorless cam is a rip-off
A U.S. court has ruled that Polaroid infringed on Nikon's patent with the iM1836, Polaroid's first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that runs Android.
Small outside, big inside: Booq Python camera backpack stashes 2 DSLRs, lenses, and iPad
Looking for a camera bag that's slim but can carry an arsenal of two DSLRs, lenses, accessories, and an iPad? Booq's Python Slimpack backpack is for you.
Chicago Sun-Times owner agrees to rehire four staff photographers replaced by iPhones
After laying off its entire staff of photographers in favor of iPhone-toting reporters, the owner of the Chicago Sun-Times has agreed to rehire back four.
Photographer’s camera buggy attacked by wild lions, lives to shoot another day
Photographer Chris McLennan built a remote control buggy to get his camera close to some lions without putting himself in danger.
Twitter site dedicated to objects with faces shows you’re not crazy in seeing things
A Twitter account showing images of faces in inanimate objects already has more than 170,000 followers since it debuted earlier this month.
Was Vermeer a painting genius, or did he use tech to ‘cheat?’
Inventor Tim Jenison reproduced a painting by Johannes Vermeer using a lens-mirror device – one that Vermeer may have used himself.
Canon makes second attempt at mirrorless cameras with the EOS M2, but only in Japan
Canon updated its EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens camera series with the M2, which has a faster autofocusing system than its predecessor.
MeCam upgrades lifelogging camera to capture your everyday moments in 1080p video
Want to capture your everyday moments with a lifelogging camera that can shoot 1080p HD video? MeCam's got you covered with their new product.
Refocusing cameras are so last year: Is Lytro at risk of losing its magic?
Despite investor funding and a promise of "awesome" products in 2014, Lytro has struggled to sell its innovative light-field camera. A look at what's next.
MIT’s nano-camera operates at speed of light, can detect clear objects, rain, fog
A prototype "nano-camera" from MIT can measure distances at the speed of light, making it more accurate with rain or translucent objects.
Samsung announces early adopter price of $1,600 for Galaxy NX Android-based camera
The Android-based Samsung Galaxy NX Smart compact system camera will be available in October for $1,600 (body only) or $1,700 with an 18-55mm kit lens.
Panasonic to halve compact camera production, focus more on higher-end models
Panasonic recently announced there'll be fewer compact cameras from the company in 2014. Instead, it'll focus more on its mirrorless segment.
From the department of irony? China tries to stop fake images from reaching the Web
To combat against fake images used for blackmailing, the Chinese government is pouring money into technologies for detecting manipulated photos.
Photographer’s homemade macro camera rig captures stunning snowflake images
Photographer Alexey Kljatov built a macro camera by taping together an old Canon PowerShot and Soviet-era lens. The result? Beautiful images of snowflakes.
Put down the crosswords, pick up a camera, study shows photography improves memory
A new study shows that developing new skills, like digital photography, could be key to improving long-term memory as we age.
If Captain Kirk designed a watch, it’d be made with asteroid dust and self-powered
Renaissance Man William Shatner collaborated with a watchmaker to design a limited-edition timepiece called Passages, and it's sold only through Indiegogo.
Look awesome in every picture with this pro photographer’s secret trick
Ever heard of the "Squinch?" If not, you might want to look into it, as it's portrait photographer Peter Hurley's foolproof method for looking photogenic.
Dang, Lomo, why you gotta tease us with a cool camera that doesn’t even work?
The Lomography Konstruktor Transparent is a cool see-through version of the original Konstruktor DIY film SLR camera. Unfortunately the thing doesn't work.
How to make your wedding photo more memorable? Get Zach Braff to photobomb it
It's never good when a special moment gets photobombed, unless it's Scrubs/Garden State actor Zach Braff who's doing the photobombing.
Palette uses analog knobs and dials to give you greater control over your digital world
Made up of modules of dials, sliders, and buttons, Palette is a customizable accessory for controlling functions in software like Adobe Creative Suite.
Olympus president considers using more Sony camera components to help cut costs
To help prop up its camera business, Olympus is considering sharing more common camera parts with Sony to help it cut costs.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 is one tough Micro Four Thirds camera that will take on any DSLR
With a new sensor, image processor, and a fast autofocusing system, Olympus' new flagship OM-D E-M5 is a tough-bodied camera that will challenge many DSLRs.
Boeing’s folding wings could save airlines money, but you’ll still get nickeled and dimed
Boeing's new 777x aircraft calls for longer wings to maximize fuel efficiency. They fold up when on the ground to accommodate airports.
Animals aren’t so adorable when they head-butt you, as one photographer learns
A photographer had a close call with danger after an aggressive bull elk approached and started head-butting him. The entire incident was captured on film.
Smartbell is the high-tech doorbell that lets you video chat with your visitors
The Smartbell is an advanced doorbell solution that notifies you of visitors on your smartphone. It uses Wi-Fi to establish a video chat while you're out.
How a mysterious Chicago nanny became one of the most important street photographers
Vivian Maier is hailed as one of the greatest street photographers of the last century, yet she remainedl relatively unknown until recently.
Unlock a hotel room’s temperature limits with this simple thermostat hack
This simple hack to a hotel's electronic thermostat will supposedly disable the temperature limits. Give it a shot the next time you travel.