Leica’s Leitz Phone 1: Why Aren’t More Camera Companies Making Phones?
Put a Type-1 image sensor in a phone and things are bound to get interesting, especially when Leica is involved. So, what’s next for the company’s presence in the mobile space?
Zacuto’s Z-Finder for Smartphones is its Foray into a Mobile-Focused Future
Zacuto, which has thus far only made accessories for full-size cameras, is preparing for what it calls the "new filmmaking future" and embracing smartphones with a line of mobile-focused accessories, starting with a new Smart Z-Finder.
Sandmarc’s New Telephoto Lens is for ‘Professional iPhone Photographers’
Apple's latest iPhone release heavily touted the camera's capabilities and now a telephoto lens can be added onto it.
Google Pixel 7 Pro Review: It’s All in the Software
Google is predictable when it comes to how it evolves its smartphones and cameras, which is to say that the mechanics are familiar, while the inner workings get the tweaks. The Pixel 7 Pro takes that formula and it’s up to you to run with it.
Adobe to Launch a Camera App for Serious Photographers
Adobe is planning to release a new camera app aimed at more "serious" photographers who want to take their smartphone photos to the next level.
YouTuber Develops iPhone Lens Filter System That Uses Apple’s MagSafe
iPhone shooters may soon get a chance to utilize a new lens filter lineup called the Pan’s iPhone Magnetic Filter System that easily snaps onto any recent model thanks to MagSafe.
My Friend’s Smartphone Took a Photo That Rivals My Full-Frame Camera
For the last several years, manufacturers have repeatedly blamed smartphones as the reason the camera market has collapsed so spectacularly, and a recent experience has me now fully understanding this.
Sony Enhances External Monitor Features of Xperia Pro and Pro-I
Sony has announced a new software update that enables enhanced external monitor capabilities for the Xperia Pro and Pro-I smartphones including live streaming, waveform, and false color capabilities.
ShiftCam SnapGrip Review: MagSafe Enriches Mobile Photography
Smartphone photography is taking dramatic leaps forward with every product cycle, but what often gets glossed over is the act of shooting. The ShiftCam SnapGrip is attempting to make mobile photography a richer experience.
Hilton Trains Waiters in Photography, Calls them ‘Waitographers’
Hilton has launched the Waitographer, a novel solution to when a party of diners wants their picture taken.
ShiftCam ProGrip Review: Tighter Grip, Better Shots
Smartphones continue to improve in the quality of images they can take, but one could argue the ergonomics have either stagnated or gotten worse over that time. That’s where the ShiftCam ProGrip comes in.
The Matterport Axis Simplifies 360-Degree Real Estate Photography
Matterport positions its new Axis as a way for Realtors to easily provide prospective home buyers a way to digitally walk through a listing without even being there.
iQoo 9 Pro Smartphone Review: Not Quite Able to Stand Out
You’ve probably never heard of iQoo before, but as a subsidiary of Vivo, camera performance is what should really stand out beyond the flashy co-branding going on with this device.
The SnapGrip for iPhone Uses MagSafe to Add a Camera Grip and Battery
The ShiftCam SnapGrip is a MagSafe-compatible attachment that adds a grip and shutter button in a way that instantly makes a smartphone operate more like a full-size camera.
RitchieCam is an iOS Camera App with Streamlined No-Edit Filters
RitchieCam is a new camera app developed by Ritchie Roesch. Roesch sought to make a camera app that was both universally simple but still capable of making compelling photos.
The iQoo 9 Brings Flagship Cameras to Sub-$900 Smartphones
iQoo, an independent sub-brand of Vivo, has announced the international rollout of its iQoo 9 series smartphones. The 9 Pro, in particular, packs flagship-level cameras into an affordable, sub-$900 price tier.
VSCO Launches New Set of Pink and Blue-Hued Infrared Filters
VSCO has announced a new set of blue and pink-hued "infrared" filters for its mobile app, specifically for VSCO members. The new filters allow photographers to mimic the look of infrared photography in two additional color spectrums.
The Best Android Camera Apps in 2022
Both general consumers and professionals have embraced smartphone photography in an increased capacity because it gives an accessible and convenient way to capture life's memories on the go and can also produce professional-looking work. As good as the stock experience is, there are numerous apps to help improve that shooting experience.
Street Photographer Captures Quirky Everyday Moments in San Francisco
There's more to San Francisco than just the popular tourist landmarks and street photographer Sage Akaboshi has cleverly captured everyday moments that rely on unique compositions rather than famous locations.
Oppo’s New 6nm Mobile Chip Grants Huge Leap in Photo Capabilities
Oppo has announced a new 6nm imaging NPU called the MariSilicon X which it says combines an advanced NPU, ISP, and multi-tier memory architecture that can make real-time RAW processing and 4K AI night video with live preview possible.