Frenetic Photos of New York Nightlife in the 1970s
1970s New York is a unique time in the city's history; blackouts, crime, financial problems -- the Big Apple was at a relatively low ebb. But for photographers, it was a rich resource.
Unistellar eQuinox 2 Review: An Expensive But Easy Telescope Camera
Most "serious" astrophotographers will balk at the idea of a smart telescope. While it may miss some of the professional level tools, resolution, and precision, the $2,499 eQuinox 2 from Unistellar does provide easy access to the cosmos for up to 10 viewers at a time, making it a great (albeit expensive) tool for beginners and casual stargazers to enjoy viewing interstellar objects in minutes.
Two Men Get Into a Fight Over a Photo at Famous Tourist Spot
Two men got into a fight at one of the world's most famous photo spots, as the pair endangered themselves on a cliff edge.
TTArtisan’s New 500mm f/6.3 Full-Frame Mirrorless Lens is Just $329
TTArtisan has announced a 500mm f/6.3 telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, including E, L, RF, and Z-mount.
Photographer Shoots Sports on Film Cameras, Other Pros Think He’s Crazy
A photographer with a passion for film photography has been turning his cameras on live sports -- a subject ill-suited to analog.
Nikon Teases a New ‘Plena’ Lens That Channels the ‘Noct’ Spirit
Nikon is no stranger to teasers, having released bits and pieces of information about many of its products ahead of their full reveals. The company's latest peek reveals a lens sporting a brand-new name: "Plena." However, does not reveal key details about the lens.
Anonymous Iranian Photographers Have Their Work Exhibited
When 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died at the hands of morality police who deemed she was wearing her head covering improperly, it sparked a wave of unrest in the country -- A country that is difficult to document.
Mercury Works Offers Kodak IMAX Film to Photographers for First Time
Mercury Works has launched a campaign for Mercury 65mm motion picture film (IMAX) and specially modified film backs to accept the large-format film. Further, Mercury Works can develop the film via its specialized lab, M-Alchemy.
Chasing Ice and Light in an Arctic Photo Expedition Through Svalbard
In the land where the summer sun never sets, where ice and fire engage in a perpetual waltz, I embarked on the photography journey of a lifetime. The destination? Svalbard—an Arctic realm of mystery and marvel, the northernmost reaches of our planet.
Razer Wants to Be the Light of Your Life, Will Settle For Your Gaming Room
Razer, known for its gaming computers and gear, is no stranger to the bright, rainbow-colored world of RGB. But Razer's new LED lighting strip, bulbs, and lamps make the technicolor lights the cake, not just the icing on top.
Behold the Power of Sony Clear Image Zoom, a Feature Nobody Talks About
Nearly all modern Sony cameras include Clear Image Zoom (CIZ), a feature that gets almost no attention but can prove extremely useful -- especially for wildlife photographers.
Getty Specifically Calls Out Adobe Firefly in Its Latest Rejection of AI
Last year, Getty rejected AI generated content and announced that it would not accept any submissions created with AI models. The company is reiterating that in an email sent to creators that now specifically calls out Adobe.
Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop Studio 2 Gets Some Nice Spec Upgrades
Microsoft announced new Surface models Thursday, with the focus being on the Surface Laptop Studio 2, the most powerful the company says it has ever built.
FINAL CALL: Submit Your Entries for the ColorPro Awards NOW!
The deadline is just around the corner! Make sure to have your entry (or entries) submitted for this year’s ColorPro Awards by September 24th 11:59 pm (PDT).
The Spectacular Winning Photos and Films From Nikon’s 2023 Photo Contest
Nikon announced the winners of its 2023 Photo Contest, which is one of the world's largest photo and film competitions. Now in its 50th year, the top picks were selected from approximately 70,000 entries.
Eyeing TikTok, YouTube Create is a Video Editing App for Smartphones
YouTube announced YouTube Create, a new app that allows users to edit videos directly from their smartphone.
Microsoft’s New AI Hub ‘Copilot’ is Powered by Dall-E 3
Microsoft announced its latest AI venture Thursday, focusing on simplifying features in one place: Microsoft Copilot.
YouTube Will Allow You to Generate AI Imagery for Video Backgrounds
YouTube has announced a new feature that will allow creators to generate AI images and use them as a video backdrop.
The Spyder Checkr Video Lets Filmmakers Color Calibrate Cameras on Set
Datacolor's Spyder Checkr Video is a new color reference tool that promises to allow videographers and filmmakers to calibrate the color of one or more cameras, lenses, and sensors before shooting to make post-production workflows more efficient.
Street Photography Series Explores the Urge to Take Photos of Strangers
A documentary series looking at street photographers has just been released with the camera being turned on shooters like Daniel Arnold and Jill Freedman.
Photographer’s Experiment Sees 78K Photos Downloaded, Zero Donations
A stock photographer has revealed the results of his experiment that saw him upload 100 images to free stock photo websites.
People are Watching Pirated Films Like ‘Barbie’ on TikTok
Pirated movies and television shows are reportedly being uploaded straight to TikTok in a sequence of short clips.
Photographer Defends $63k Salary After Senator Compares Job to Smartphone
An Irish photographer has defended her $63,000 (€60,000) salary after a senator compared the job to taking photos on a smartphone.
DALL-E 3 Announced, Photographers Can Opt Out of its Image Training Data
OpenAI, the company behind artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, has announced a new version of its AI image generator DALL-E.
Daring Dutch Photographer Erwin Olaf Dies Aged 64
Renowned Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf, whose diverse work covered subjects such as gay nightlife in Amsterdam to portraits of the Dutch royal family, has died.
The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Lens for Sony E-Mount is Coming Mid-October
Last month, Tamron announced it was developing the world's first 17-50mm f/4 zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Today, the company announced when the groundbreaking lens will be available to customers and at what cost.
The Fujifilm Instax Pal is a Palm-Sized Camera That’s Instax in Name Only
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Pal, a palm-sized digital camera that has a design that's decidedly action camera-esque, but it only shoots photos that are either meant to be sent to a smartphone or microSD card and are intended to be printed on an Instax Link series printer.
Skydio’s New X10 Drone Looks Amazing, But You Can’t Buy It
Drone manufacturer Skydio has announced the X10, a drone that features "the best sensors ever" in a compact drone, resists rain, and can fly in very low light. It has all the features that would make it stand up to DJI, but Skydio won't sell it to you.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Photographs its Journey Through a Solar Storm
NASA's Parker Solar Probe, the first spacecraft to "touch the Sun," sailed directly through a coronal mass ejection (CME).
Annie Leibovitz Recreates Photo of Lee Miller in Hitler’s Bathtub With Kate Winslet
Celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz has recreated the famous photo of photojournalist Lee Miller in Adolf Hitler's bathtub with the actress Kate Winslet. Winslet stars as Lee in an upcoming biopic.
Is There Any Real Benefit to Retro Camera Design?
This week Nikon launched the Zf, a full-frame retro-inspired camera that packs some serious technology and gives us a glimpse into the company's future. But we have some questions about retro design: is it all nostalgia or is there more to it?
TV Station Calls Out Fake AI Images of Hurricane Idalia
A television station has called out a series of AI-generated images that were purportedly of Hurricane Idalia -- but were fake.
The New Keks KM-Q is a Sugar Cube-Sized OLED Shoe Mount Light Meter
Keks Camera, which launched the KM02 OLED light meter this past April, has announced an even smaller option. Called the KM-Q, the company says it is so small it is comparable to the size of a sugar cube.
95% of NFTs are Worthless: Report
A new report shows that the non-fungible token (NFT) market has essentially collapsed, and nearly all NFTs are practically worthless.
Rumors are Bad for Photography and I’m Tired of Pretending They’re Not
Rumors about upcoming cameras and lenses are a staple of the online photography community. Manufacturers nearly always hate them and photographers often love them. I land somewhere in the middle but tend more toward the idea that rumors, even when intriguing, can be damaging.
The Free Orion App Turns Your iPad into an HDMI Display
Lux, the company behind the pro camera app Halide, has just released a new app that turns iPads into external HDMI displays. Called Orion, the app is free and works with any camera, video game console, or even VHS.
Teen Uses Camera to Prevent Paradise From Becoming a Parking Lot
Soren Goldsmith grew up in the backyard of the forest and wetlands of Belmont, Massachusetts. After years of exploring the Mass Audubon’s Habitat Nature Sanctuary and Lone Tree Hill nature preserve, Goldsmith began his nature photography journey five years ago. Today, he advocates for that same land and is expanding his conservation and photography work in college.
Polaroid Photographer Reveals How She Made Over $1,000 at Carnival
A polaroid photographer armed with an Intax Mini 11 made $1,111 at Notting Hill Carnival in London by selling her prints.
Baltimore Ravens Mic Up Their Photographer During Chaotic Team Photo Day
The Baltimore Ravens have shared footage from its team photo day which sees their photographer navigating the chaotic task of capturing well over 100 people.
Nikon Zf Initial Review: Retro on the Outside, the Future on the Inside
The Nikon Zfc is one of the most beautiful modern mirrorless cameras, and I would argue, the classiest. You're all welcome because for years I hounded Nikon to recreate the famous Nikon FM/FE look in a digital format, and with the Zfc it finally happened. I'm taking all the credit.
The Nikon Zf Combines Classic, Timeless Style and Modern Tech
Nikon has announced the Zf, a retro-inspired camera that combines the iconic design of Nikon's historic FM2 film camera and the modern technology of acclaimed Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras like the Nikon Z6 II, Z8, and flagship Z9.
New Lens Maker Thypoch Debuts with the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4
Thypoch is a brand new manual lens manufacturer that is debuting with the Simera 35mm and 28mm f/1.4 prime lenses for Leica M-mount.
Organize Lighting Gear in Style Using Westcott’s Float Wall Mount System
Accomplished fashion and portrait photographer Lindsay Adler has collaborated with lighting company Westcott yet again, this time for a new product built for photographers with a lot of gear to organize, the Westcott Float Wall Mount System.
Photojournalist and Holocaust Survivor Henri Dauman Dies At 90
Photographer Henri Dauman, who has been called one of the greatest photojournalists of the 20th century, has died at the age of 90.
Astrophotographer Battles Mosquitos and Stray Dogs for Stunning ISS Photo
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured an amazing view of the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the Moon.
The World’s Largest Maker of Photo Backdrops Suffers Major Fire
Denny Manufacturing, "the world's largest manufacturer of photographic backgrounds and props," has suffered a significant fire at its facility in Prichard, Alabama.
Intel Goes All in on AI
Intel plans to provide the technology necessary to bring artificial intelligence everywhere -- from its upcoming Meteor Lake processors to a large AI supercomputer it intends to build to support Stability AI.
Sirui Announces ‘Sniper’ Primes for APS-C, the Company’s First AF Lenses
Sirui makes many interesting, affordable lenses, including the sub-$500 "Night Walker" cinema lenses for APS-C and Super35 sensors and the world's smallest anamorphic lens for full-frame cameras. Sirui has provided CineD an exclusive look at a set of new "Sniper" f/1.2 autofocus prime lenses designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Halle Berry Condemns Drake After He Used Her Image Without Permission
Halle Berry has slammed Drake after the rapper used her image as the cover art for his new single without the actress' permission.
Leica Operates the ‘Largest Network of Photo Galleries in the World’
Leica's CEO has revealed that the camera manufacturer owns the largest network of photo galleries in the world.