Adobe has had a rough go of it lately and as a result, more photographers have been asking what legitimate options exist that can replace Photoshop and Lightroom. I've been testing a few and while they're all capable performance-wise, I'm left feeling spoiled by Adobe's absurdly fast support for new camera RAW profiles.
I have stitched many panoramas, including those I took with my Canon 24 mm TS lens by shifting the lens from side to side. The TS lens gives easy-to-stitch frames. One uncontrolled element that remains in that case is the parallax shift because the lens position changes. Although that may go unnoticed in landscape panoramas, it is still there.
Facebook is one of the largest social media networks in the world, with about three billion active users. That equates to a massive demand for Facebook support. Like most prominent internet companies, Facebook tries to handle support with automated systems to reduce the burden on its representatives.
Canon has updated its web page that lists how long it intends to officially repair certain cameras, which can help used equipment buyers make more informed decisions. The 5D Mark III, for example, will expire in 2024 while the EOS R will be supported until 2029.
Epson is finally set to end support for its line of digital cameras next year. While it signals the end of an era, some of these still-supported cameras haven't been seen on store shelves for more than 20 years.
Canon Europe has announced that it is adjusting the Canon Professional Services (CPS) system in the region, transitioning it to a paid-only support service.
Darktable, an open-source photography workflow application and RAW processor, is at risk of dropping support for macOS as its sole developer has decided to move on, and there is no one to replace him.
Arca-Swiss has announced a new series of high-end geared tripod heads it calls the clicPan series which the company characterizes as essential for creating quality panoramic images.
The Viiu Rota-Strap is a new take on the camera strap that is not only highly resistant to "slash and grab" style theft, but the creator has also designed multiple additional functions that make it one of the more versatile options on the market.
Google now allows minors, those under the age of 18, to request that images of themselves be removed from Search results. Originally announced in August, the feature is now widely available.
Manfrotto has announced what it is calling the Move Ecosystem: a line of modular and connected support products that are designed to assist a hybrid photo and video shooter across a range of applications.
Sony today has announced an initiative that will see it invest a million dollars across a set of underserved and underrepresented communities by funding the efforts of nonprofits within them. The program is part of Sony’s social justice efforts and funded via its Global Social Justice Fund.
Sigma has announced that it will offer a paid service to current fp camera owners who want to replace the dials with the newer ones on the recently announced fp L. The "button replacement service" will cost about $150 and is not included in the camera's warranty.
The first preview of Android 12 has landed, and it brings news that the mobile operating system will have platform support for the AV1 Image File Format (AVIF), which has dramatically better image quality for the same file size when compared with image formats such as JPEG.
While published on Nikon Japan a few weeks ago, a notice in English has finally been added announcing that the company will no longer provide international warranties for Nikkor lenses and accessories.
Several big name photographers are using their art to support a critical part of our creative community: their assistants. By selling limited edition prints, photographers like Tim Tadder and Erik Almas have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help get their crews through this difficult time.
Apple's incredible Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR—the top-of-the-line, flagship "pro" products in the Apple lineup—finally went on sale yesterday. But while most people used the opportunity to see how much a fully loaded Mac Pro costs (hint: a lot), Mac Rumors uncovered something a bit stranger. Apparently the nano-texture version of the Pro Display XDR can only be cleaned with a special, Apple-made cloth. No exceptions.
Photokina is keen to remind you that (1) it is still the industry's "leading trade fair," and (2) trade fairs are still relevant, even if Nikon, Leica, and Olympus dropped out of Photokina 2020. In a press release published last night, the show quotes Canon, Sony and Panasonic executives as they "confirmed their commitment" to the 2020 expo during conversations with Photokina organizers in Tokyo.
Apple killed off Aperture back in 2014, but there are still photographers out there who have opted to continue using the beloved photo editing and management app. If that's you, there's some bad news: Aperture will no longer run on Mac after macOS Mojave.
If you're a photographer who uses Adobe Creative Cloud apps but refuses to upgrade from an older operating system version, there's trouble looming on the horizon. Adobe says the next major release of Creative Cloud won't support older versions of Windows and Mac OS.
As the camera wars are heating up over the new battleground that is mirrorless cameras, the heavyweights in the industry are taking turns tooting their own horns. Canon just released this 2.5-minute video on the benefits of Canon Professional Services (CPS).
The British tripod maker 3 Legged Thing has announced a new monopod called Trent. With a fully-extended height of 80 inches (6.66ft/2m), Trent is one of the tallest monopods available on the market today.
Lots of photographers and creators, particularly from the YouTube world, have been relying on subscription crowdfunding services such as Patreon to provide a constant source of income from supporters. There's now a new competitor in the space: Kickstarter has just announced a Patreon competitor called Drip.
Sony has just announced improvements to its Sony Imaging PRO Support program in North America, reflecting its increasing popularity among professional still photographers and videographers.
What makes a good tripod? This 5-minute video from Kai Wong looks at the ins and outs of a photographer's three-legged friend.
Need a bit of comic relief this Thursday? Olympus UK has you covered. In response to a customer's question about joining the Olympus Club, the rep decided to offer photographer Greg West a history lesson in US/UK relations.
The prospect of leaving behind the "safe route" to pursue a career in photography is daunting at the best of times, but it's that much more difficult when friends and family don't support your decision. Here's a short video that might help you cope if you're dealing with disapproval or lack of support.
Eye-Fi, the Mountain View, California-based company that helped pioneer Wi-Fi memory cards, announced back in June that its older cards would be rendered largely useless after September 2016. Now, after the outcry of many angry customers, the company is now changing course: the cards will be stayin' alive.
Photographer Matt Granger just posted this 16-minute video about why he's ditching Sony gear when it comes to his professional work. In short: horrible service.
Just days after Tumblr announced support for Apple's Live Photos, Facebook is following suit. The social networking giant announced today that the official Facebook app on iOS can now lets you share and experience Apple's Live Photos.