Samyang Unveils the XP 50mm f/1.2 for 50MP Photos and 8K Video
Samyang has just announced a new premium lens, the XP 50mm f/1.2 for Canon EF full frame cameras. It's a manual focus lens that's designed for shooting 50-megapixel photos and 8K videos.
Sony Creates Groundbreaking Backlit CMOS Sensor with Global Shutter
Sony just announced a groundbreaking development in the world of camera image sensors: it has created a 1.46-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor that has global shutter. This is the first-ever CMOS sensor of over 1MP that has both back-illumination and global shutter.
Lensbaby Unveils the Burnside 35, the First Wide-Angle Petzval Lens
Lensbaby has announced the new Burnside 35, a creative 35mm f/2.8 lens that's the first-ever wide-angle adaptation of the Petzval lens design.
Fujifilm Unveils the X-H1: 4K Video and In-Body Stabilization
Fujifilm just unveiled the X-H1, a pro-grade X Series mirrorless camera with 4K and professional video capabilities. As recent rumors foretold, the X-H1 is also the first X Series body with in-body image stabilization.
Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 25mm f/2.4 Lens for Sony Mirrorless
Zeiss has announced the new 25mm f/2.4 manual focus Loxia lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It's a compact lens that's "particularly well-suited" for street and travel photographers who want high-quality images with an inconspicuous camera kit.
Panasonic Lumix GX9 and ZS200: 4K Video in Tiny Packages
Panasonic has just announced the Lumix GX9 mirrorless and XZ200 compact cameras. Both cameras offer 4K video recording in pint-sized bodies.
Sigma Unveils the 14-24mm f/2.8 Art Lens with ‘Near Zero’ Distortion
A day after photos and specs were leaked online, the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art lens has now been officially announced by the company.
Olympus PEN E-PL9: A Pint-Sized Mirrorless Camera with 4K Video
Olympus has just announced the new PEN E-PL9, a camera "to put you in touch with your creative side." It provides quality and creative control for photographers who want a camera upgrade but don't want to jump into larger and pricier camera systems.
DJI Unveils the Best Aerial Photos of 2017
DJI has just announced the winners of its 2017 SkyPixel Photo Contest. The Grand Prize was awarded to photographer Florian Ledoux for his photo titled "Above the Polar Bear."
Fujifilm Unveils the X-A5: Lightweight, Phase-Detect AF, and 4K Video
Fujifilm just announced the new X-A5 mirrorless camera. A new kit zoom lens, the Fujinon XC15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens is being announced at the same time, and this camera-and-zoom-lens combo is the lightest so far in the X Series lineup.
Leica Unveils 75mm f/2 and 90mm f/2 Lenses for the SL System
Leica has announced two new prime lenses for its Leica SL-System: the APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH and APO-Summicron SL 90mm f/2 ASPH.
The Hasselblad H6D-400C Multi Shot Captures Monster 400MP Photos
Hasselblad just announced a camera capable of 400MP photos. The new H6D-400C MS is a "Multi Shot" camera that can capture 100MP photos with single exposures or gigantic 400MP ultra-resolution photos using its Multi-Shot capture feature.
Kodak Scanza: A New Compact Budget Film Scanner
Kodak has announced a new budget film scanner called the Scanza. Designed for consumers, the scanner can digitize a number of different film formats, from 35mm still photos to 8mm motion picture film.
Nikon 180-400mm f/4: $12,400 for Nikon’s First Built-In Teleconverter
Nikon has announced the new Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens, the successor to the Nikon 200-400mm f/4. It's Nikon's first-ever lens that features a built-in teleconverter.
Samyang Unveils the 14mm f/2.8 EF, Its First Autofocus Canon Lens
The Korean camera equipment manufacturer Samyang has announced its new Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF lens. It's the company's first-ever autofocus lens for Canon EF-mount cameras.
Panasonic GH5S: The Most Sensitive Camera in Lumix History
Panasonic has unveiled the new GH5S, a hybrid single lens mirrorless camera with improved photo quality and stronger video capabilities.
Godox AD600 Pro Strobe Announced, Brings Performance Upgrades
Godox has released the new AD600 Pro, a new 600Ws wireless strobe that's also marketed in the US by Adorama under the name Flashpoint XPLOR 600 PRO TTL. The strobe builds upon the success of its popular predecessor, the Godox AD600 (AKA Flashpoint XPLOR 600 HSS TTL), with a number of spec and feature improvements.
Sony Unveils the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C E-Mount Lens
After a long series of new products for its full-frame E-mount camera lines, Sony is turning its attention back to its crop sensor mirrorless cameras. The company just announced its new 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom APS-C E-mount lens.
Tamron Launches VIP Club for Photogs Who Own 4+ Lenses
Tamron has announced a new perk plan for loyal photographed who have purchased four or more Tamron lenses. It's called the VIP Club, and it'll be officially launching on February 15th, 2018.
darktable Brings Its Free, Open Source Lightroom Alternative to Windows
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to Lightroom for managing and processing your raw photos, there's some good news: the free and open source software darktable is now finally available for Windows users.
You Can Now Follow Hashtags on Instagram
A month after the feature was seen being tested in the wild, Instagram has just announced that users can now follow hashtags.
Lensrentals and LensProToGo Merge to Form Camera Rental Juggernaut
Popular photography rental companies Lensrentals and LensProToGo announced today that they are merging to form the "strongest photo and video equipment rental company in the US."
Capture One 11 Unveiled with New Features and Better Performance
Phase One has just announced Capture One 11. The latest version of the popular raw converter and image processing software brings a new processing engine along with a number of powerful new features.
The Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 is a $12,795 Bokeh-Lover’s Dream Lens
Leica today announced the new Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH, a lens that delivers a "hair-thin depth of focus" that "isolates subjects with extreme precision."
Leica Unveils the CL, A Crop Mirrorless Camera with a Classic Design
Leica has just announced the new CL, an APS-C mirrorless camera with a more classic design and interface, as well as the new Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH, the "smallest wide-angle APS-C lens."
VSCO’s Recipes Let You Share Photo Editing Formulas with Others
VSCO has just introduced Recipes to its popular mobile photo editing app, enabling users to create and share presets that allow for quick applications of certain looks and styles to photos.
Panasonic Lumix G9: 80MP High-Res Mode and 6.5-Stop Stabilization
Panasonic has just announced the Lumix G9, a serious Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with high-end features.
Nikon to Shutter Its Sales in Brazil
A week after announcing the closure of its camera factory in China due to the rise of smartphone cameras, Nikon has just announced that it's shuttering its sales operations in Brazil.
Macphun Unveils Luminar 2018 to Take on Adobe Lightroom
California-based software developer Macphun (soon to be Skylum) has announced Luminar 2018, a digital photo editor and organizer that's aiming to be a direct competitor to Adobe Lightroom.
Nikon Closes Camera Factory in China, Blames Rise of Smartphones
Nikon announced today that it will be shutting down its digital camera factory in the Jiangsu province China, blaming the rise of smartphones for the demise of the compact digital camera market.
Ricoh Announces 11-18mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.4 Pentax Star-series Lenses
Ricoh has unveiled two new lenses in its premium Star-series lineup: the Ricoh HD Pentax-DA 11-18mm f/2.8 and the HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW. Both lenses are optimized for "super high-resolution photography and high megapixel digital SLR cameras."
Olympus Unveils 17mm and 45mm f/1.2 Lenses for Micro Four Thirds
Olympus has just announced two new lenses to its M.ZUIKO F1.2 PRO lens roster: a 17mm and a 45mm. They join the existing M.ZUIKO 25mm f/1.2 PRO in the high-end, large-aperture lineup.
Sony Announces 24-105mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 Full Frame Lenses
Sony has announced a new FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS zoom lens and the development of a new 400mm f/2.8 super-telephoto lens, expanding the selection available to photographers using E-mount full frame mirrorless cameras.
Sony Unveils the a7R III: 42MP, 10FPS, 15-Stop DR, 5.5-Stop IS, 4K
Sony has just announced the new full-frame a7R III mirrorless camera, a follow-up to the highly acclaimed a7R II that set new standards for sensor quality.
Bye Bye Lightroom, Hello Lightroom CC and Faster Lightroom Classic
Lightroom is no more. Adobe today announced a new cloud-based Lightroom called Lightroom CC. The current desktop-based app you know as Lightroom is being rebranded as Lightroom Classic CC. Lightroom Classic will be desktop-oriented, while Lightroom CC will be cloud and mobile focused.
DJI Zenmuse X7: The First Super 35mm Camera for Aerial Cinematography
DJI just announced the DJI Zenmuse X7, the world's first Super 35mm camera optimized for aerial cinematography. It's designed primarily for the DJI Inspire 2 drone and features interchangeable lenses as well as a new DJI Cinema Color system for greater creative freedom in cinematography.
Samyang Unveils a 35mm f/1.4 FE AF Lens for Sony Full Frame Mirrorless
Samyang Optics has announced its fourth autofocus lens, the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE. Made for full-frame mirrorless cameras, it comes in a Sony E-mount and is "designed to appeal to enthusiasts and professionals who are ready to take the next step up in photography."
The Yashica Y35 is a ‘digiFilm’ Camera with Pretend Film Rolls
Yashica spent weeks teasing an "unprecedented" return to the camera world last month, and today the famed camera brand finally unveiled its new creation. The Yashica Y35 is a new 'digiFilm' camera that shoots digital photos with the help of pretend rolls of film.
ON1 Unveils Photo RAW 2018: HDR, Pano, Masking, and More
ON1 just announced a new version of its Photo RAW photo software, which is using crowdsourced ideas to become an ultimate RAW processor. This latest version has a number of new features and improvements, including HDR, panorama stitching, and more.
Apple Unveils the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X with Next-Gen Photo Features
Apple has just officially announced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, a new generation of iPhones that boast, among other features, upgraded cameras for improving the photos captured by the masses. There's also a brand new Portrait Lighting technology.