Leica Sets Another Sales Record, Shows the Power of Premium Products
Leica's continued focus on premium and luxury products appears to be working very well as the company has set a new sales record.
Sigma’s CEO Wants to Make Lenses for Medium Format Cameras
Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki says that he is "very much personally interested in supporting medium format," and now that the company has filled out its support of full-frame mirrorless, perhaps the time to expand to larger sensors is nigh.
Irish Woman Loses $825,000 Injury Lawsuit Because of a Photo
Irish woman Kamila Grabska, 36, has lost a lawsuit she filed against RSA Insurance over alleged injuries sustained in a 2017 car crash. A 2018 photo of Grabska throwing a Christmas tree is at the heart of the legal outcome.
Saramonic’s New Blink500 B2+ All-In-One Wireless Mic is Very Affordable
Audio giant Saramonic announced the new Blink500 B2+ wireless mic. The new device promises content creators and videographers versatile audio recording capabilities at a budget-friendly price.
Astronaut Captures Unusual Photos of a Snow-Covered Grand Canyon
An astronaut has captured a snow-covered Grand Canyon from space while passing over the iconic landmark onboard the International Space Station traveling at 17,500 miles per hour.
Instagram’s Threads is Testing an In-App Camera
Threads has started to test out one of its "most requested" features: an in-app camera.
Photographer Sues Vera Wang For Posting His Image of Emily Ratajowski
A photographer has sued fashion designer Vera Wang for posting a photo of Emily Ratajkowski on social media without permission.
Israel Condemns US Award For Handing Prize to Photographer with ‘Hamas Ties’
Israel has condemned a U.S. journalism award for handing a top prize to a photographer who was allegedly embedded with Hamas during the October 7 attack.
Students Discover M&M’s Vending Machine is Spying on Them
Students at the University of Waterloo in Canada have expressed their dismay after discovering the M&M's vending machine installed on their campus has been spying on them.
Hands-On With the Leica-Powered Xiaomi 14 Ultra Smartphone
After launching in China, Xiaomi is bringing two devices in its 14 Series, the 14 and 14 Ultra, to global availability at its keynote in Barcelona on the eve of Mobile World Congress.
Lexar’s ‘Elite Photographers’ Roster Was Entirely Men and That’s Absurd
Famous memory card maker Lexar announced its (now outdated) 2024 roster of "Lexar Elite Photographers" this week, and many online commenters quickly noticed something each of the seven photographers have in common: They're all men.
Night Portraits Showcase the Mystique of Our Connection to the Cosmos
Award-winning astrophotographer Mihail Minkov is best known for his landscape images that heavily feature the night sky and the Milky Way in particular. Over the past year, Minkov has been working on a single-exposure nightscape project focused on incorporating people into his compositions.
Filming the Sounds of Nature for Apple TV
“So we love all your cityscape flow motions -- how would you feel about creating them for the natural environment?” 11 episodes later having explored terrains as diverse as the dunes in Namibia, the lush Tambopata rainforest, and the barren Shetland isles, here is what I found out.
Fujifilm Launches New Service in Canada to Digitize Old Media
Fujifilm has launched a service through its Printlife branding called Capture Canada, which offers consumers there the opportunity to digitize prints, film, slides, and videotapes by mailing them in.
Lost Dog Spotted on Trail Camera Nearly a Year After Avalanche
After nearly a year of searching and almost $38,000 in donations to a GoFundMe page, a dog, Ullr, has been located on a trail camera in the Colorado backcountry.
Film Ferrania’s New P33 Is a Versatile Black and White 35mm Film
Film Ferrania has announced a new 35mm black-and-white film, its third black-and-white emulsion. The company built the new P33 160 ISO film from the ground up, aiming to produce a more versatile experience.
A Complete Guide to Creating and Using Texture Layers in Photography
Texture layers are photos that are normally blended with other images as part of a composite rather than being used on their own. They can be color, monochrome, detailed, or blurred. The idea is simply to add an extra level of interest to a picture. In this guide, we will look at various ways of collecting and using texture layers for your photography projects.
Kase Announces a 200mm f/5.6 Catadioptric (Mirror) Lens
Kase, a Chinese filter company, announced the release of its first ever lens. The Kase 200mm f/5.6 is a catadioptric lens and will be available in six different mounts, including RF, GFX, and Z.
Wise Launches CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Cards Starting at $200
Alongside its new USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader, Wise, a Compact Flash Association Member, has released new CFexpress 4.0 Type B cards at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan.
Wise’s New CFexpress 4.0 Type B Reader Will Speed Up All Cards
Wise, a member of the Compact Flash Association (CFA), has joined the USB4 generation with its new Wise RD-40CXB CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader.
Elliott Erwitt’s Manhattan Apartment and Photo Studio Listed for $13.5 Million
A photo studio and apartment belonging to the late photographer Eliott Erwitt has gone on the market for a combined value of $13.5 million.
Haukland 7-in-1 Parka Pro: The Ultimate All-Weather Jacket Set for Photographers
In the world of landscape and nature photography, capturing the perfect shot often requires venturing into harsh and unforgiving environments. Whether it's trying to stay warm in the biting cold or attempting to stay dry in frozen rain, photographers need gear that not only shields them from the elements but also enhances their ability to focus on their craft. Enter the Haukland 7-in-1 Parka Pro.
Windows Photos Now Has Generative Erase and More AI Tools
Microsoft has been active with artificial intelligence lately, including developing an AI-powered Super Resolution upscaling tech for Windows 11. The company's latest AI advancement is Generative Erase in Windows Photos, and it's available now on Windows 10 for select users.
Webb Finds First Direct Evidence of a Neutron Star in a Supernova Remnant
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made a monumental discovery, finding evidence for a neutron star at the heart of a young supernova remnant.
Tyler Perry Halts $800m Film Studio Expansion After Being Shocked By OpenAI’s Sora
Tyler Perry has halted an $800 million expansion of his studio after being shocked by the release of OpenAI’s video generator Sora and the threat it brings to jobs in the film industry.
Scientists Photograph Hundreds of Never-Before-Seen Deep Sea Species
Scientists have photographed more than 100 never-before-seen species that were discovered during a deep-sea expedition.
Wide Lenses Were Created Especially to Film Close-Ups in ‘Oppenheimer’
Christopher Nolan's love affair with IMAX cameras is no secret and the director's enthusiasm for them caused new lenses to be created.
Palestinian Photographer Motaz Azaiza Reflects on War and Fame
A Palestinian photographer who rose to fame for his raw imagery from inside Gaza has reflected on his new-found celebrity since being evacuated from his war-stricken home.
Tinder Will Require Video Selfies Amid Rise of AI Images on Dating Apps
Tinder users will soon have to take a video selfie to get verified on the dating app -- amid the rise of AI images.
Stability AI Preview Next-Gen AI Image Generator Stable Diffusion 3
Stability AI has announced a fresh iteration of its AI image generator in the form of Stable Diffusion 3.