China to Require All AI-Generated Content to Be Labeled Clearly
The Chinese internet authority has proposed strict regulations for AI images requiring them to be clearly labeled and have embedded metadata.
Teenage Boy Shot While Location Scouting for Homecoming Photo Shoot
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the face as he scoped out a location for his high school homecoming photos and tried to ask permission to do the shoot on the private property.
Would-Be Trump Assassin Was Carrying a GoPro Camera
The man suspected of carrying out an assassination attempt on Donald Trump was carrying a GoPro camera.
Before You Use an SD Card as an External Drive for iPhone, Know the Limitations
The iPhone 15 Pro series and the new iPhone 16 Pro series offer really gorgeous video capture capability, especially thanks to the addition of ProRes Log. The standard video capture suffers from oversharpening, but the log footage doesn't. But the log footage takes up a lot of storage, which means some creators might be tempted to use SD cards.
Kodak Super 8 Camera Review: Does This Make Any Sense?
If I told you that Kodak just released a new camera that shoots Super 8 film but has a digital LCD, an SD card slot, and it costs $5,500, you’d probably be as confused as I was. But the Kodak Super 8 Camera has arrived and I’m going to try and make sense of it.
Sony’s Latest Firmware Update Borked Cameras Again
In what feels like déjà vu, another Sony firmware update has been pulled after causing issues for some users.
Why Oscar-Winning Actor Jeff Bridges Loves His ‘Fickle’ Panoramic Camera
As part of a media tour for the second season of FX's The Old Man, Jeff Bridges appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the two talk at length about Bridges' love for the Widelux panoramic film camera, which he received as a wedding gift from his wife.
LC-Tec Creates World’s First Electronic Variable Diffusion Filter
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.
Lexar’s Impressive-Sounding 1,700 MB/s SD 8.0 Card Isn’t Compatible With Anything
Earlier this week, Lexar announced a new SD 8.0 card that promised read speeds up to 1,700 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s, which is leaps and bounds faster than the all-metal SDXC cards it announced alongside them. As great as that sounds, this card is not fully compatible with anything and that speed will never be fully realized.
Taylor Swift is a Micro Four Nerd
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.
Instagram is Changing How It Labels AI Content, Again
Earlier this year, Meta -- parent company of Facebook and Instagram -- said it would be adding a notification to images uploaded to its platforms that were made with AI. That rollout went poorly, and now the company is making another update to how it displays that notification, it's second in three months.
Nikon’s New Limited Edition ‘Heralbony’ Zfc Cameras Are Adorned with Japanese Art
The Nikon Zfc, announced in 2021, received a colorful facelift in the form of the Nikon | Heralbony Zfc.
The Weeknd’s New Music Video is a 4.5-Minute Showcase of 4K 120FPS ProRes Log on iPhone 16 Pro
Earlier this week, Apple announced that the iPhone 16 Pro series of phones was getting upgraded with the ability to capture 4K at 120 frames per second (FPS). It also said The Weeknd's new music video was shot exclusively on iPhone to showcase this feature.
Your First Look at Sigma’s First AF Cine Lens, the 28-45mm T2.0
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.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Showcase Extraordinary Eclipses and Gorgeous Galaxies
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.
Disney Sued Over Using Late Actor’s CGI Likeness in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
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.
Blackmagic’s Large Format Ursa Cine 17K Camera Costs (Just) $30,000
Blackmagic announced that its new Ursa Cine 17K 65 camera costs $29,995. It features a new large format 65mm RGBW 17,520 by 8,040 sensor with bigger photo-sites for 16 stops of dynamic range as well as interchangeable PL, LPL, and Hasselblad lens mounts.
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Review: The Best Foldable Phone Right Now
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro feels like an outlier. Most foldable phones compromise on camera performance to reduce the price and make the internal components fit better under the hood. No manufacturer admits it, but it’s clear to anyone using them.
Man Used Fake Rock Camera to Film 1,000 Women Bathing in Hot Springs
A Japanese man is facing two years in prison for secretly filming more than 1,000 women at a hot spring through a homemade rock camera made from clay and plastic.
Iconic Churchill Portrait Stolen in Canada Recovered in Italy
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.
White House News Photographers Criticize Harris Over ‘Unprecedented Reduction in Access’
The White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) submitted a letter to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign to complain of what it calls an "unprecedented reduction in access" as its four photographer seats have been reduced to one.
News Photographers Can’t Just Be Photographers Anymore
Miami-based photojournalist Alie Skowronski knew there was a news story in the Galápagos Islands. She dove in, literally, to produce a science story that she successfully pitched to The Associated Press about the impact of invasive species and climate change.
Argentina’s Goalkeeper Martínez Accused of Hitting Cameraman
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.
Aiarty Image Enhancer Upscales Images by 800% with Real Details
Even with the most advanced camera sensors, photographers often encounter scenarios where image upscaling is necessary. A photo may be deemed too small for specific purposes, such as website uploads, prints, or online photo services. Or you may need to upscale micro or long-range wildlife photography to magnify minute details.
Leica M11-D Digital Rangefinder Embraces the Analog Experience by Ditching the Screen
Leica revealed the M11-D, a screen-less version of 2022's M11, a 60-megapixel M-mount digital rangefinder camera.
Nikon and RED Launch New Creative LUTs for Nikon N-Log Video
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’s New Lightweight RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens Costs $1,099
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’s Cute New Wireless Selphy QX20 Printer Makes Prints Using Heat
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.
Camera Trap Captures Rare Meeting Between Wombat and Echidna
A camera trap at an Australian nature preserve captured an endangered species of wombat having a boisterous encounter with an echidna.
How an Award-Winning Aerial Cinematographer Tells Stories from the Skies
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.