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.
The Nikon D780 is finally here, with 4K video and insane battery life
Combining the rugged but lightweight design of the D750 with mirrorless focusing tech, the new Nikon D780 DSLR refreshes the company's most popular full-frame camera. Improved speed, battery life, ISO sensitivity, and 4K video have all made their way into the new camera.
Flickr cash shortage leads to plea for more paying members
Flickr is losing money and needs more cash to stay up and running, according to the boss of SmugMug, which acquired the photo site in 2018. Don MacAskill said the best way to support the service was by signing up to Flickr Pro, which starts at $4.99 a month if billed annually.
You can now get RAW video on your Nikon Z6 or Z7 — but you probably shouldn’t
For $200, you can send your full-frame Z camera into Nikon to have it upgraded with RAW video output. For most customers, it's probably not worth it. But for select professionals, it could be the feature that pushes them into the Nikon camp.
Vintage camera brand Zenit is back with this rangefinder, now shipping in U.S.
Fans of the vintage camera brand Zenit can now get their hands on a digital version inspired by the old cameras -- if they have a lot of cash, that is. The Zenit-M is now shipping in the U.S. after sales in Europe and Russia didn't breach the 500 camera limit for the full-frame rangefinder.
Photoshop for iPad gets one-tap selections, takes baby step toward desktop power
As promised, Select Subject has arrived on Photoshop for iPad. Adobe launched the latest iPad OS Photoshop update on Monday, bringing a one-tap selection tool as well as speed improvements to Cloud documents. Adobe also enhanced the user interface based on user feedback.
Nikon Z 50 camera deal gives you a month to decide if you really want it
Nikon has launched a new offer that lets you try its recently launched Z 50 mirrorless camera for a full month before deciding whether you want to commit. You can choose from three bundles with and without lenses, though it needs to be in perfect condition if you decide to return it for a refund.
Lust after Leica’s new luxury Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 and special-edition M10-P
Looking for an unaffordable luxury portrait lens to drool over? The new Leica Summilux-M 90mm mixes high-end optics with an ultra-wide f/1.5 aperture. But at $12,995, few will have the pleasure of actually shooting with it. The lens was announced alongside the Leica M10-P Ghost Edition camera.
Lightroom CC update makes imports on iOS and iPad a breeze
Tired of double-dipping with photos in both your camera roll and in the Creative Cloud? Lightroom CC for iOS and iPadOS will now let users skip the camera roll and import directly into Lightroom. The update also includes new exporting options and a new way to buy Lightroom.
New ‘shady’ research from MIT uses shadows to see what cameras can’t
What if you could look at an existing video and determine what was happening just outside the camera's view? That's the idea behind new research from MIT that uses shadows to recreate the objects that are outside the frame. The research could potentially be used for applications like self-driving cars.
Google Photos just made it easier to share one-off photos and videos
Google Photos has just launched a handy new feature that makes it much easier to send one-off photos and video clips. Sending content also initiates a chat-like messaging experience, with the recipient able to quickly save the photo or clip to their gallery, if they wish.
Cull faster and recover highlights with new tools inside Capture One 20
The new Capture One 20 is here, and with it, a suite of new tools and workflow enhancements. The RAW photo editor adds new options for working with contrast in the High Dynamic Range tool along with a streamlined basic color tool. Noise reduction is also improved, along with workflow shortcuts.
The cardboard, all-mechanical Jollylook camera is a great gift for photographers
After a successful crowdfunding campaign two years ago, the Jollylook instant camera is now shipping. As a toy camera or a novelty, it makes a great gift for the photographer on your list. It shoots widely available Instax Mini film, produces a print in a just a couple of minutes, and costs just $69.
Astrophotography: Google reveals how the Pixel 4 nails those night shots
Google’s astrophotography mode for the recently launched Pixel 4 phone helps you take potentially stunning shots of the night sky. In a blog post this week, those who built the powerful software shared some details on how the mode manages to capture the stars without shake or blur. Or hot pixels ...
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic Lumix S1R: Two L-mount leaders with one big difference
The Leica Sl2 and The Panasonic Lumix S1R are both full-frame mirrorless powerhouses built around the same 47-megapixel sensor. They share a lot of the same underlying technology, but there are some surprising differences between the two -- and not just in price.
Photoshop for iPad gets a boost as Adobe adds these missing features
When will users see the full Photoshop for iPad? Adobe just shared a road map of what's coming next to the iPad app as the company aims to eventually bring full Photoshop tools to the iPad. A handful of features will be here before the end of 2019, with the rest of the list coming out in the first half of 2020.
The Ricoh Theta SC2 aims to create a new way to view 360 photos
Capturing immersive photos -- and viewing them -- gets even simpler with the Ricoh Theta SC2. The new 360 camera offers new shooting modes, as well as an upcoming feature that allows you to view the resulting photos without a special 360 viewer. The camera also uses an updated sensor and processor.
Katai BlueJay 360 camera does away with wasted space in virtual meetings
The Katai BlueJay is a 360 camera with just a single lens. but rather than showing the entire immersive view, the BlueJay recognizes faces and gives each participant their own chunk of the screen, ignoring any empty spaces between. The 48-megapixel camera also offers a higher resolution than other 360 cameras.
A.I. can remove distortions from underwater photos, streamlining ocean research
Finding Nemo in your snorkeling pictures could be easier with this algorithm on hand. Sea-Thru is an A.I. program that removes the haze and color casts caused by taking photographs underwater. The program could help researchers better study ocean health.
Importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will soon be less of a pain
With an upcoming version of lightroom, importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will no longer require two separate imports. In a sneak peek, Adobe shared an update that allows Lightroom to add photos without adding them to the Camera Roll. The update requires iOS 13.2 to work.
GoPro Hero8 Black vs. DJI Osmo Action: Comparing two of the best action cams
The GoPro Hero8 Black and DJI Osmo Action are two of the best action cameras on the market. As similar as they are, they also have some key differences that could make either one the right choice for you. We put these two action cameras head to head to see how they measure up.
Photoshop for iPad: Users bemoan lack of features with the new software
Adobe launched Photoshop for iPad a week ago, but the company’s prelaunch promotion that promised to bring "real Photoshop" to Apple's tablet appears to have upset a good many users. The software giant says more features are on the way, but how long users will have to wait isn’t clear.
QooCam, the first pocketable 8K 360 camera, is hiding some big features
Pocketable 360 cameras have reached 8K status. The Kandao QooCam 8K is a prosumer 8K immersive camera -- and despite fitting in a pocket, it still includes a larger sensor and even a touchscreen. The camera also includes livestreaming and editing via a smartphone app.
How to colorize a black-and-white photo
A color photo can become black and white in just a click -- and now artificial intelligence is allowing the opposite too. Here's how to colorize a photo, either using an A.I.-based app or manually in Photoshop, to breathe new life into old photos.
Sigma’s Art series continues trek into mirrorless lenses with new 24-70mm f/2.8
Sigma's popular 24-70mm f/2.8 lens now has a mirrorless sibling. The Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN Art is a redesigned lens made for the L-Mount and the Sony E-Mount. The lens mixes a bright aperture with high-end optical design, Sigma says, for superior results. Price has not yet been announced.
The Leica SL2 is a stabilized, 47-megapixel mirrorless beast with 60 fps 4K
If the 47-megapixel full-frame sensor and bursts of up to 20 fps isn't enticing enough, the 60 fps 4K may create some longing for the new Leica SL2. The mirrorless camera also boasts image stabilization and a 187-megapixel multi-shot mode. The Leica SL2, however, won't come cheap.
The Canon EOS R has a new big brother. Meet the made-for-stargazing Canon EOS Ra
Ready or not, the next Canon full-frame mirrorless is here, and it's made for astrophotography. The Canon EOS Ra takes on many of the same features as the original, but adds a filter and more magnification for better star captures. The EOS Ra will launch in mid-December.
Adobe Lightroom CC: All the new features announced at Max 2019
From drag-and-drop importing to advanced export options, Adobe put a welcome focus on workflow and quality of life improvements for Lightroom CC. The cloud-based photo organizing and editing platform is faster, easier to use, and closes the gap between it and the pro-oriented Lightroom Classic.
Nikon apparently can’t make enough of its $8,000 58mm f/0.95 lens
Nikon says it's had to place a temporary suspension on orders for its new Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens because it can't keep up with demand. It added that producing the $8,000 lens — Nikon's fastest to date — takes longer than usual because of the advanced technology required to make it.
Adobe releases Photoshop from desktop cage with new iPad app — and more to come
More than a year after teasing the possibility, Adobe is releasing Photoshop for iPad, along with a handful of updates to the desktop app. While not yet equal to the desktop version, the iPad app is built on the same code base and offers retouching tools, layer masking, and more at launch.
Adobe Aero turns Photoshop art into augmented reality, no code necessary
Adobe Aero is an iOS app that takes artwork from Photoshop or Illustrator and adds it to an augmented reality space. The app, which launched November 4, requires no code, uses simple tools to integrate graphics with the feed from the device's camera. It's available as a free download from the App Store.
Videos go from widescreen to vertical fast with Adobe Premiere Pro’s new A.I.
Reformatting a video designed for a TV to a square or even vertical format is now faster, thanks to the Adobe Premiere Pro Auto Reframe tool. Powered by A.I., the tool looks for motion and crops to keep the motion in the frame. The update launches alongside the latest versions of Premiere Rush and more.
Adobe shoots for the future with Photoshop Camera app for iOS and Android
Adobe's upcoming camera app for iOS and Android will bring the power of Photoshop and Adobe's Sensei A.I. to mobile phone photographers. Adobe has always looked to push boundaries for creative technology, but will Photoshop Camera be a serious tool, or a simple gimmick?
Pixel 4 face-retouching feature built with help of wedding photographers
The Google Pixel 4 face retouching feature was built with the help of wedding photographers so that the software will not cross certain lines. The feature is turned on by default when taking selfies with the smartphone, which should provide a confidence boost as people will look their best selves.