CAMERADACTYL Mongoose Automated 35mm film scanner goes live on Kickstarter Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:01:00 PM GMT The latest CAMERADACTYL product can be used with just about any light source and digital camera. |
Adobe releases Premiere Pro update, including scene detection and improved HDR Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:50:00 PM GMT Adobe has announced an update for Premiere Pro and a new beta release for After Effects. Premiere Pro's latest version includes workflow and performance improvements, including a scene detection and improvements to HDR workflows. |
GoPro announces new HERO9 Black action cam with 5K30p video, Hypersmooth 3.0 and more Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:42:00 PM GMT The HERO9 Black adds a front-facing display, 5K video shooting, improved image stabilization technology and a new removable lens that can be swapped for an even wider-angle lens. |
ZY Optics unveils $399 17mm F0.95 'Speedmaster' lens for MFT cameras Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:09:00 PM GMT The fully-manual lens costs just under $400 and features a 34mm full-frame equivalent focal length when attached to a Micro Four Thirds camera system |
Nikon Z5 added to studio scene comparison tool, gallery updated with Raw conversions Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT While our full Nikon Z5 review is underway, you can now see how the camera stacks up against its peers in our studio test scene, as well as some Raw conversions. |
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 review: simple square-format fun Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:01:00 AM GMT We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an easy-to-use instant camera that shoots square format film. Despite a couple of quirks, we think it's a camera that photographers and non-photographers alike will find fun to use. |
Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S for Z-mount unveiled Published Wednesday, September 16, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT The Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S have been officially announced and are due to ship before the end of the year. The 14-24mm arrives in November for $2400; the 50mm will sell for $2100 starting in December. |
Apple announces updated iPad and redesigned iPad Air, saves new iPhones for later date Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 7:04:00 PM GMT Apple's entry-level iPad received only a minor update, but its iPad Air lineup features an entirely new design and improved specifications that bring the devices more in line with the iPad Pro lineup. |
Vaonis teases upcoming feature for its Stellina smart telescope with 546MP panorama Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:45:00 PM GMT Last year, Vaonis unveiled the Stellina smart telescope camera device. This smart device allows anyone to easily capture beautiful images of the night sky. Vaonis is developing a new feature, Automatic Mosaic-ing, that leverages the Stellina's ability to automatically stack and stitch images. Vaonis has demonstrated this new feature with a massive 546MP panorama image. |
Atomos, Olympus working to bring ProRes RAW to E-M1X, E-M1 Mark III by end of year Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:00:00 PM GMT Atomos and Olympus have announced their plans to bring Apple ProRes RAW video recording capabilities to the OM-D E-M1X and OM-D E-M1 Mark III when connected to an Atomos Ninja V recorder via HDMI. |
Hands-on with the new Sony a7C Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT Sony's latest a7C packs a lot of tech – plus a full-frame sensor – into a body barely bigger than the company's APS-C cameras. But of course, a couple of compromises had to be made along the way; click through to learn more. |
Sony a7C initial review: Compact size, big sensor image quality Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00:00 AM GMT Sony's a7C is among the smallest full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy, and in terms of core capability, not much has been sacrificed for the sake of compactness. But are you ready to make it your next go-to travel camera? Find out how it stacks up in our initial review. |
DPReview TV: Sony a7C hands-on preview Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00:00 AM GMT Chris and Jordan chat about Sony's newest full-frame camera, despite not being able to get their hands on one just yet. Find out their take on the a7C in this hands-on, er, hands-off preview. |
Sony a7C sample gallery Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00:00 AM GMT Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a lingering cloud of smoke, we found plenty of subjects to point the Sony a7C at. |
Sony announces compact, travel-friendly a7C 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00:00 AM GMT Sony has announced the a7C, a compact 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera. The company calls it the world's smallest full-frame camera with image stabilization. It will be available in late October starting at $1799. |
Sony announces tiny FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 full-frame zoom Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00:00 AM GMT Sony has just announced the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens, an ultra-compact everyday zoom that will be kitted with the a7C full-frame mirrorless camera. We've also gotten some preliminary samples from the lens on a high-resolution Sony a7R IV. |
Sony's new HVL-F28RM flash uses camera face detection for better portraits Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00:00 AM GMT Sony has just announced the HVL-F28RM flash. It's compact, offers radio wireless communication and can work with compatible cameras' face-detection systems to fine-tune its output for best results. |
Canon is crowdfunding its monocular-style PowerShot Zoom concept camera in Japan Published Monday, September 14, 2020 7:22:00 PM GMT From concept to crowdfunding, Canon's intriguing-looking point-and-shoot camera is one step closer to becoming a reality — in Japan, at least. |
California State Assembly revises controversial AB 5 bill to support freelance photographers Published Monday, September 14, 2020 6:32:00 PM GMT The original law limited freelancers to submitting up to 35 pieces of content to a single client per year, prompting a lawsuit from the NPPA. |
JAXA and NHK team up to send 8K camera into space for Mars exploration Published Monday, September 14, 2020 5:48:00 PM GMT The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) are jointly developing a 'Super Hi-Vision Camera' for JAXA's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The camera will record the first 8K ultra high definition images of Mars and its moons, Phobos and Deimos, taken in proximity. |
Seeing change, with photographer Chloe Collyer and the Fujifilm X100V Published Monday, September 14, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT In a season of unrest across the globe, Seattle-based photographer Chloe Collyer has been busy, documenting the people – and the expressions of anger and creativity – which have made this summer unforgettable. |
Pete Souza interview: 'I have the right to speak out when I see wrong. And I see wrong' Published Monday, September 14, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Former White House photographer Pete Souza has served two presidents. With a new documentary, 'The Way I See It' set to premier this week, we spoke to Pete about his work, what makes a good presidential photographer and why he's no longer content to let the pictures do the talking. |
Samyang unveils a $399 35mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount cameras Published Monday, September 14, 2020 12:58:00 PM GMT The lens manages to pack a fast aperture and autofocus into a compact form factor, perfect for pairing with smaller E-mount cameras. Better yet, it won't break the bank at just under $400. |
Best video cameras for photographers Published Sunday, September 13, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones we’d look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones you’d choose as a committed videographer. |
Slideshow: Finalists for the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Published Saturday, September 12, 2020 4:48:00 PM GMT The Comedy Wildlife Awards recently announced their 2020 finalists. |
DPReview TV: We compare two dedicated vlogging cameras to an iPhone, find out which is best Published Saturday, September 12, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT Vlogging is more popular than ever. In response, manufacturers have introduced specialty cameras for vloggers. But do you really need a dedicated camera to vlog? We compared the Sony ZV-1 and Panasonic G100 to an iPhone to find out. |
Loupedeck Live is a smaller, livestream-focused Loupedeck console Published Friday, September 11, 2020 5:53:00 PM GMT Aimed at streamers although capable of being integrated into a photo and video editing workflow, the new Loupedeck Live console is a smaller, more affordable alternative to the Loupedeck CT. |
KUVRD's new Universal Lens Hoods claim to fit 99% of lenses Published Friday, September 11, 2020 2:25:00 PM GMT The Universal Lens Hoods are currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. The products come in Small and Medium sizes and are stretchy enough to fit 99% of lenses on the market, according to KUVRD. |
Film Fridays: How to get started developing B&W film on a tight budget Published Friday, September 11, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT It's neither difficult nor expensive to develop your own black and white film at home. Here's how to get set up for cheap, using common household items. |
Part II: Lensrentals investigates the Canon EOS R5's heat emission Published Thursday, September 10, 2020 5:20:00 PM GMT After tearing down the Canon EOS R5, the team at Lensrentals wanted to do further investigation of the camera and test how the camera heats up during 8K video recording. These are their findings. |
Library of Congress asks Flickr users in US to submit their pandemic-related images Published Thursday, September 10, 2020 5:03:00 PM GMT Library curators will review the photos and decide which ones will be preserved in permanent LOC collections. |
Canon releases major firmware update for its EOS R6, minor update for the EOS R5 Published Thursday, September 10, 2020 4:33:00 PM GMT Canon has released a firmware update for its EOS R6 mirrorless camera that claims to improve recording times and address a number of other issues, bringing it more in line with the 1.1 firmware update for the EOS R5. |
Adobe Camera Raw vs. Canon Digital Photo Professional: Which should you use and why? Published Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Is it really necessary to pay for photo editing software when it already comes included with your camera purchase? We test Canon's own editing app against the industry go-to. |