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Harlowe Debuts New Light for 360° Content Creation

Harlowe, formerly known as Hobolite, has announced the Omni 360° 2W, a compact video fill light designed for creators working across vlogging, action cameras, and immersive 360° content. With a focus on portability and adaptability, the light aims to provide consistent, wraparound illumination in fast-moving shooting environments.

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Viltrox Unveils the Vintage Z2, an Ultra-Compact $37 Folding Flash

Viltrox has announced the Vintage Z2 TTL on-camera flash, expanding its retro-inspired accessory lineup with a compact, foldable design aimed at portability and ease of use. Positioned as the third entry in the series, joining the Z1 and Z3 released last year, the Z2 builds on the concept of simple, lightweight lighting tools while introducing a more flexible physical design.

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How Fujifilm Will Fix its Video Autofocus Woes

Fujifilm's X Series cameras do a lot right. They are extremely capable, performant APS-C mirrorless cameras with many passionate supporters. However, for as good as they are, autofocus performance remains an oft-discussed shortcoming, especially for video applications. Fujifilm says it hears the complaints and is working hard to address the feedback.

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DxO PhotoLab 9.6 Promises Better Noise Reduction, Masking, and Compression

DxO has released PhotoLab 9.6 to bring its more advanced noise reduction algorithms, only recently introduced when the company launched PureRAW 6. While this was an anticipated move, it makes official the expanded coverage for a wider range of cameras. This includes new edge-softening controls for its AI-based masking tools, along with a compressed DNG export option to reduce storage overhead.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 Review: Simple and Straightforward

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I’ve reviewed my fair share of Fujfilm Instax cameras. Most recently, I played with the creatively powerful Instax Mini 99 and the entry-level Instax 400 Wide for those who want bigger pictures. However, it has been a long time since I’ve tested the most basic of Fujfilm Instax cameras. The latest iteration is the new Instax Mini 13, and I felt that I could test it with a fresh perspective.

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Documentary Celebrates Legacy of Ice Skater-Turned-Photographer Roy Blakey

The late photographer Roy Blakey (1930-2024) lived an incredibly interesting life wholly unlike anyone else. A world-traveling professional ice skater-turned-pioneering photographer, Blakey's life and legacy are captured in a new documentary film, "Uncle Roy," directed by his mentee and niece, award-winning director, cinematographer, and photographer Keri Pickett.

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Adobe to Pay $150 Million Settlement in Subscription Cancellation Lawsuit

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Adobe back in June 2024, alleging that the company hid fees and made it excessively challenging for its customers to cancel subscriptions. Adobe and the DOJ settled the lawsuit today, and Adobe will pay the DOJ $75 million and provide affected customers with $75 million worth of free services. Adobe maintains it did nothing wrong.