Google says that since more photos are being made every year, it has decided to roll out a number of new features for Drive for desktop and replace the current Backup and Sync with a unified sync client that connects content from across devices and Google Photos.
Cameraman Alexander Lashkarava was one of the dozens of members of the media who were beaten in an attack on LGBTQ activists and media in Tbilisi, Georgia. Organizers of the event called off the march after violent groups opposing it stormed and ransacked their offices and targeted journalists.
Bird and wildlife photography can be one of the most rewarding niches in photography and can give the person behind the camera an adventure of a lifetime.
While originally launched in 2017, Fotodiox created a line of lens adapters for modern and vintage SLR lenses it calls Polar Throttle adapters that have a built-in polarizing filter. The design allows multiple lenses to be adapted to a single mirrorless camera without needing different sized filters.
As part of an industry presentation on nanotechnology in Seol, Korea, Samsung executives revealed that the company is researching metalens technology, which refers to a flat lens system that instead uses nanoparticles to align light rather than relying on curved optics.
A Lisbon, Portugal-based photographer who worked for the news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) is attempting to regain control of the copyrights for his images. To block him, AFP is stating no photojournalist deserves protection under copyright law, which could upset the entire industry.
Guy Havell's "Back Roads of Americana" is a landscape fine art photo series that features bright, sparse, uninhabited desert landscapes across several states in the American West. It is hauntingly gorgeous work.
Data recovery experts warn that fifth-generation Apple AirPort Time Capsule devices produced between 2014 and 2018 are prone to a critical design flaw that can lead to "abnormally high failure rates" and total data loss.
James Marksbury is a steeplejack from Cole NYC who recently shared the dizzying perspective of where he works when performing routine maintenance on the spire atop the Chrysler Building in New York City.
LargeSense has announced the first commercially available 4x5 digital back: the LS45. It can create true, large-format images in a medium other than film and is designed for the Graflok or International standard, can capture both RAW photos and videos, and costs $26,000.
According to United States court documents, Dua Lipa shared a photo of herself that was captured by paparazzi "without permission or authorization" when she posted it to social media. The paparazzi firm is seeking $150,000 in damages and has asked for a jury trial.
Fujifilm as a company is most widely associated with photography, but the pandemic and the weakening photo industry overall has changed that. Imaging solutions now makes up just 13% of the company's revenue, and the new CEO is investing heavily in pharmaceuticals as the brand continues to pivot.
If you follow the food photography community on Instagram, I am sure you will have seen some lovely, dreamy images with syrup or chocolate being poured over some equally lovely-looking food. If you're not sure how to make these kinds of photos, I'm here to help.
Sony has not made any indication that the Alpha 7 IV camera is coming, but a new listing for the Sea & Sea MDXL-a7IV Underwater Housing has renewed speculation that the much-anticipated camera may be arriving sooner rather than later.
Sony has published a new showcase of how its IMX500 sensors -- backed by artificial intelligence (AI) processing -- are at the core of three "smart city" trials currently being run in Rome, Italy.
Canon has released a firmware update to both the EOS R6 and the 1DX Mark III that adds Canon Log 3 and also enables the ability to record videos to both memory cards at the same time.
Photographer Jeremy Cowart has created what he calls a Lightograph, a patent-pending evolution of both the cinemagraph and standard photography that moves light through a still photo without adding any motion or shift in perspective.
After two development announcements from Canon for the R3 and one from Nikon for the Z9 early in 2021, many expected to see both cameras make a splash at the Olympics in Japan this summer. If two recent reports are correct, however, neither camera will be officially announced until this fall.
Panasonic has announced the Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras that is able to boast a wide-open f/1.7 aperture through the entire zoom range and is designed to pair with the popular Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH.
The Right to Repair movement has been the subject of vigorous grassroots advocacy work over the last several years and may finally see a major breakthrough as President Joe Biden is expected to ask the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to draft new regulations to help empower consumers.
Manfrotto and Gitzo have registered a new testing practice with the UNI -- an Italian standardization body -- which creates a new international standard for tripod load capacity, though it has yet to be adopted outside of the two companies.
When I created my first impression video of the Fujinon XF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens, I received lots of questions regarding how it compared to the XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR.
Filmmaker and photographer Renan Ozturk recently returned from an expedition to Guyana to "battle test" the Sony Alpha 1 in some extreme conditions in the South American jungle.
Nikon has partnered with telescope brand Unistellar -- a self-described astronomy disruptor -- to advance telescope technology for consumer applications and bring the average enthusiast "closer to space."
Fujifilm has announced that due to regulations put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it will no longer be able to sell Fujichome Velvia 100 in the United States.
Sony has postponed a camera launch that was originally planned for Wednesday, July 7, after Chinese citizens expressed anger over the date, which is also the 84th anniversary of Japan's invasion of China that sparked the Sino-Japanese War and World War Two in Asia.
While Nikon may be a camera company, its museum in Tokyo is known for selling some unusual and limited non-photography Nikon-themed products. Announced today, a set of 10 different flavored yokan candies packaged in a collectible box are available for 1,200 yen (about $11).
Kolari Vision has developed a filter that works with Canon's EF to RF adapter with support for drop-in filters that can add a swirly bokeh effect to any EF lens. This would theoretically let those who enjoy the unique bokeh of lenses like the Petzval 80.5mm or 55mm achieve that effect with any EF lens.
The United States Transportation Security Administration has rolled out the use of computed tomography (CT) scanners as the latest "threat detection" equipment scanner for airport security. As these are different from X-ray machines, what happens to film if it goes through one?
The COOLPIX 100 was Nikon’s first consumer digital camera. It launched in 1996 at around $500 and sports a one-third-megapixel sensor, a fixed 52mm equivalent lens, and one megabyte of memory.
Western Digital is still reeling from two different major exploits that were used to remotely wipe the hard drives of its My Book Live products, but the headache has not ended. Several other Western Digital NAS drives running its OS 3 also have a vulnerability that the company won't fix.
Multiple manufacturers are currently attempting to solve problems with a smartphone's front-facing camera. Current devices generally use a notch or hole-punch, but to keep a display seamless some are trying to hide them under the display itself. Xiaomi thinks there might be a better way.
Nikon Japan has issued a notice stating that demand for the newly announced Z fc camera currently outpace the company's production capability. Those who have pre-ordered the camera are likely going to have to wait "some time" before they receive it.
If a fire broke out, and you could only grab one thing, what would it be? For many, that question will always stay hypothetical, but for the residents of Anonas Street in Santa Mesa, Manila, on one fateful day in 2020, it suddenly became the reality that would change their lives permanently.
Kenko Tokina has published an updated lens roadmap that extends through 2022 and includes several lenses for a variety of camera mounts. Notably, the company plans to launch a 500mm f/8 reflex lens as well as six APS-C primes for a mix of Fujifilm X- and Sony E-mount.
Photographers have always endured an internal debate about the relative importance of learning either technical or artistic aspects. Most lean toward the technical, feeling they have a handle on the artistic side but lack the technical proficiency or expertise to produce really good photographs.
Sekonic is celebrating its 70th anniversary by releasing an extremely limited run of special editing light meters based on the original 1956 "Studio Deluxe" meter. The company only plans to release 700 of the L-398A Studio Deluxe III 70th Anniversary Edition meters.
Norway has recently passed legislation that makes it illegal for photos that feature any kind of retouching without disclosing the edits posted by celebrities and influencers as part of a pushback against unrealistic beauty standards and a rise in body dysmorphic disorder.
The impressive mini-LED technology that makes the new M1-powered iPad Pro's display so dazzling looks like just the first of many to feature it. A new report alleges the company is investing $200 million to bring mini-LED displays to MacBook Pros.
Fujifilm has announced that it plans to close four of its five Greenwood, South Carolina manufacturing plants responsible for a range of printing plates, inks, papers, and disposable cameras. The company cited declining demand, and 400 positions will be eliminated by the fall of 2022.
Previously, we looked at which line of Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras is most popular. Before that, we checked out which DSLR system held its value better over time. This time, we explore data from two Micro Four Thirds companies -- Olympus and Panasonic -- and see which system has held up better over time.
A mechanical engineer has developed a camera with what is described as a "curvy" and eyeball-like adaptable imaging sensor that is based on the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper (kirigami) that he claims could improve the quality of some types of cameras.
Vivo is reportedly developing a smartphone that includes a tiny quadcopter drone that slides out from the main body of the device, detaches, and can fly away to allow for better selfie photos.
Instagram is looking to focus its attention on competing directly with TikTok and as a result, its head Adam Mosseri says that the popular app is no longer a photo-sharing app, but will shift to entertainment, video, and shopping.
Earlier this year, Adobe partnered with a group of photographers to solicit a series of photos from the global photography community. An analysis shows what Adobe calls "unmistakable commonalities" in the moments that make up everyday lives, regardless of location.
Shimoda, a bag brand within the Mac Group, has launched a new crowdfunding campaign for its Explore Series v2 backpacks. Billed as the perfect bag for travel, adventure, and landscape photographers, the upgraded packs have several new features over their predecessors.
Kodak has announced that due to a supply shortage of tin-free steel (TFS) it is temporarily replacing all the end caps on its 135 format film canisters. The canisters will begin shipping from Kodak's Colorado facility over the next couple of weeks.
Last week, Associated Press photographer Emilio Morenatti delivered to a Spanish couple a framed copy of perhaps the most iconic photo of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the elderly. In the photo, the two are seen embracing through a plastic sheet after 100 days of not seeing each other.
Dell has taken notice of the modern need for better webcams than come stock with most computers and has announced a new 4K, HDR, AI-powered option that uses a Sony low-light sensor that was originally designed for use in industrial cameras.
The semiconductor shortage is hitting the camera market in unexpected ways. According to an official notice published to Nikon Japan, the company says that it doesn't have the parts necessary to include the adapter that allows Z7 or Z7 II cameras to charge a battery in-camera.