Smartphone maker Xiaomi and legendary camera brand Leica teamed up yet again on the co-engineered Xiaomi 14T series smartphones. The two models, the 14T and 14T Pro, sport a triple camera system developed in collaboration with Leica. There's also a third phone, a Leica-powered flip phone, the Xiaomi Mix Flip.
The finalists for the 2024 edition of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are here. As always, the featured images are a fantastic blend of humor and photographic excellence.
Last year, Phase One announced the XC, an unusual 150-megapixel medium-format camera with a built-in Rodenstock 23mm f/5.6 lens. The Danish camera company has returned to the well, launching the XC 40 camera sporting a longer built-in lens.
British large format photography company Intrepid Camera, known for its handmade 4x5 cameras, has launched a new lens and electronic shutter system for large format cameras on Kickstarter.
The analog photography resurgence is in full swing, impacting camera makers and photo retailers in various ways. Beyond brand-new film cameras launching, demand for older, used film cameras is also growing.
Rode's new RodeCaster Video production console aims to build upon the RodeCaster Pro's rich podcasting legacy by streamlining video production workflows.
DJI drones are helping biologists and researchers safely track and monitor lions in Uganda, aiding in vital conservation efforts.
Insta360, known for its 360-degree cameras, unveiled the Link 2 and Link 2C, a pair of AI-powered 4K webcams designed for video conferencing and live streaming. This follows the company's dual 4K webcam, the Insta360 Connect, announced this summer.
After acquiring Loupedeck in July 2023, Logitech announced its first advanced control console for creative professionals, the Logitech MX Creative Console.
Award-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle is making headlines for filming his upcoming zombie movie, 28 Years Later, using an iPhone 15. This is not the first time Boyle has eschewed traditional filmmaking equipment in favor of conforming to a narrative.
Street photographer Bruce Gilden, known for his distinct style and technique, says he'll run out of money in a year, leading some to question the financial viability of a professional photography career.
Camera companies are notoriously secretive. While companies share revenue and profit info and are happy to claim the number one spot in specific categories, they don't say how many actual cameras they sell. However, new 2023 sales data sheds some much-needed light on the matter.
7Artisans announced a 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for full-frame cameras. The manual lens offers a maximum magnification ratio of 2:1, enabling photographers to get extreme close-up images.
National Geographic's new interactive digital experience, Into the Amazon, is a visually splendid journey through the Amazon's diverse ecosystems and took years of work by 17 National Geographic Explorers to create.
Two and a half years after its release, the Ricoh Theta X 360-degree camera can finally record RAW images.
The Mars Curiosity rover landed inside the Gale crater on Mars on August 6th, 2012. In the 12 years since, the rover has seen a lot of amazing things on Mars and taken thousands of photos, many unlike anything ever seen before. One such unique photo is the first-ever photo of Earth and the Martian moon Phobos as seen from Mars.
Godox announced the iM30, a compact consumer-grade on-camera flash that weighs just 78 grams (2.75 ounces).
The iPhone 16 series smartphones, including the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, will arrive to customers and store shelves starting tomorrow. Although reviewers have gone hands-on with the smartphones, and Apple has shared a lot of information, some details remained a mystery, including the precise size of the new phones' batteries.
Nikon's 14th annual Small World in Motion video competition features incredible microscopic science videos that offer beautiful visual insights into the unseen inner workings of the world.
Panasonic announced two new video-oriented “box” cameras. The Panasonic AW-UB10 and AW-UB50 models have different image sensor sizes and lens mounts, but both are compact and highly versatile for high-end video workflows.
Hasselblad's new X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition kit gives the Swedish company's 100-megapixel medium-format camera an adventure-ready facelift inspired by Nordic landscapes.
DJI announced the Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera, promising an array of industry-first features and improved image quality.
In a recent video about the iPhone 16 Pro, specifically its camera specifications and features, photography Tony Northrup of the popular YouTube channel Tony & Chelsea Northrup called the iPhone 16 Pro camera "disappointing and misleading," opening a complex can of worms concerning megapixels, resolution, image sensor designs, and image quality at large.
In Sony's 2024 Corporate Report, the company explains the performance of all its sectors, including its camera business. Sony has claimed yet again that it has achieved the number one market share in the full-frame interchangeable lens market.
Despite being harsh and inhospitable, Mars has a surprisingly cheery disposition. Scientists have located a "smiley face" on the Martian surface as part of a new study of the Red Planet's surface.
The iPhone 16 family has arrived and includes many new features, some of which Apple has played very close to its vest. One such improvement is the inclusion of JPEG XL file types, which promise improved image quality compared to standard JPEG files while delivering relatively smaller file sizes.
The smash hit FX show Shōgun, based on a book of the same name, impressed viewers with dazzling visuals when it debuted earlier this year. The show earned 18 Emmy Awards this year, setting a new record, including one for "Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)."
Photography turned 200 years old today, September 16, according to French photography publication Réponses Photo.
A month after Oceanographic Magazine showed off the outstanding finalists of its 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year contest, the judges have selected the competition's overall winners. All 10 winning photographers skillfully demonstrate the beauty and impact of underwater photography.
Chinese lens maker Viltrox has teased its second wild "Luna" cinema zoom lens of the year, showing off a gargantuan Luna 42-420mm T5.6 cinema lens at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam.
In a Japanese interview with Yomiuri, Nikon's president, Muneaki Tokunari, acknowledged that while smartphones harmed overall sales of digital interchangeable lens cameras, they may contribute to the demand for high-end cameras. Not many years removed from dire straits, Tokunari also outlined Nikon's ambitious expansion plans, including its recent acquisition of RED Digital Cinema.
In what feels like déjà vu, another Sony firmware update has been pulled after causing issues for some users.
Swedish company LC-Tec specializes in liquid-crystal optical technologies, including optical shutters and variable neutral density filters. Its latest innovation is the world's first -- an Electronic Variable Diffusion (EVD) filter system for cinema lenses.
Billionaire Taylor Swift has overcome an affliction all too common for photographers: gear acquisition syndrome, or GAS. The pop superstar has been spotted out and about with boyfriend Travis Kelce, Super Bowl-winning tight end for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, with an Olympus E-M10 IV camera in hand.
The Nikon Zfc, announced in 2021, received a colorful facelift in the form of the Nikon | Heralbony Zfc.
In early August, Sigma announced it was making a cinema version of its 28-45mm f/1.8 Art lens, the company's first autofocus cinema lens. Sigma also teased a reveal at IBC in Amsterdam. IBC is here, and so is the impressive new Sigma cine lens.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, in partnership with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, announced the beautiful winners of its 16th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The images show some of the most incredible cosmic objects and events in the Universe.
Image rights over a person's likeness are at the center of a legal battle between a production company and Disney-owned Lucasfilm and Lunak Heavy Industries.
An original print of a famous portrait of Winston Churchill has been recovered in Italy after it was stolen from an Ottawa, Canada hotel more than two years ago.
Argentine professional soccer goalie Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has been accused of slapping a television cameraman during Argentina's defeat in Colombia earlier this week during World Cup qualifying.
Leica revealed the M11-D, a screen-less version of 2022's M11, a 60-megapixel M-mount digital rangefinder camera.
Nikon released four types of Creative LUTs and one Technical LUT, all created with RED. The LUTs, available for free, can be used when grading video footage recorded using N-Log on compatible Nikon mirrorless cameras.
Canon announced a new standard zoom lens for full-frame EOS R System cameras, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM. The compact lens aims to be a compelling and affordable step-up option for photographers and videographers.
Canon unveiled a new compact photo printer, the Selphy QX20. The wireless printer promises high-quality printing and connects wirelessly to a user's smartphone.
National Parks: USA premiered last weekend on Nat Geo and features breathtaking photography of some of America's most beautiful parks, including Zion, Yellowstone, Olympic, and more.
Adobe previewed its generative video tools earlier this year, but details were relatively scarce. Today, Adobe shared much more information, including actual videos created in its Adobe Firefly Video Model.
Pop megastar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President immediately following last night's Presidential Debate on ABC, citing Donald Trump using AI-generated images to falsely claim that Swift had endorsed the former President.
Governments worldwide are grappling with generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how to deal with it. In the United States, movement has been generally slow and limited. A group of Senators have joined to urge the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate generative AI products for antitrust violations.
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has admitted to scraping the public photos and text of every Australian adult Facebook or Instagram user dating back nearly 20 years.
Although much of the political news this week has been on the much-anticipated Presidential Debate, which finally took place last night, there have been other happenings, including movement on the Countering CCP Drones Act, which would move to ban DJI drones in the United States.