Leica’s Q2 ‘Ghost’ Special Edition is a Collaboration with Hodinkee
Leica has announced a new special edition Leica Q2 camera called the "Ghost" in collaboration with Hodinkee -- one of the most popular websites for watches and horology.
FiLMiC Firstlight Adds New Film Sims and Apple Watch Companion App
FiLMiC has updated its photography app Firstlight on both iOS and Android with new film simulations as well as a new Apple Watch companion app that lets photographers take photos from their wrist.
The Leica L1 and L2 Luxury Watches are Finally Available
Leica has finally made its L1 and L2 luxury watches available for general purchase. Originally announced in 2018, the two models carry an expectedly high price of $10,000 and $20,000 respectively.
This Watch Was Inspired by the TLR Camera
If you're a fan of both photography and watches, the new TACS ATL was designed just for you. It's a watch that features a design inspired by the iconic twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera.
This Wrist Camera Feeds 35mm Film Through the Strap
Iranian photographer and camera tinkerer Alireza Rostami has created a new homemade wrist camera that operates in a neat way: two 35mm film cassettes are attached to the strap under the wrist, and 35mm film travels through the camera inside the straps.
The History of the Camera… According to North Korea
If you've always wanted to learn about the history of the photographic camera as taught by the North Korean government, today's your lucky day! Here's a 15-minute educational video on camera history that was broadcast for children in the "hermit kingdom" (you can turn on English auto-translation in the video's settings).
Apple Watch Series 6 Tells Photographers When It’s Golden Hour
Apple just announced the new Apple Watch Series 6. While the design of the watch has remained virtually unchanged from Series 5, there are a number of innovative features that set it apart.
My Workflow for Editing a Watch Photo
Two years ago, I took an online class about product photography editing that completely changed the way I approach the photographic process. Coming from a background of street photography using film cameras, I have always been very “purist” about the whole process, trying as much as possible to preserve the original image by only making slight adjustments on light and contrast.
Nikon Unveils Limited Edition Watch in Honor of the Nikon F’s 60th Birthday
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the legendary Nikon F SLR, the Nikon Museum has created an extremely limited edition watch that die-hard Nikon fans will definitely want in their collection.
This Guy Built a Working ‘Wrist Flash’ That You Wear Like a Watch
Photographer and creative tinkerer Alireza Rostami is back at it. After turning a broken computer into a working camera in August, he embarked on a new DIY project: making a working flash that you can wear like a wristwatch.
Apple Patents Watch Band with Built-In Camera
Apple has patented a new Apple Watch band that features a camera built into it. But unlike other bands with built-in cameras, this new Apple design allows the wearer to point the camera in all kinds of directions without having to bend the wrist.
Automatic Vintage Lens II: A Harmonious Blend of Luxury Timepiece and Vintage Camera
This isn’t the first time Japanese watchmakers, TACS, have launched a camera-inspired timepiece. Last year, they released the Automatic Vintage Lens II (AVL II), which proved to be their best seller. Now, this stunning timepiece is being released with a new variant that photography buffs will love -- and it’s going to be available just in time for Father’s Day!
This Documentary Film Exposes How People Cheat at Instagram
#followme is a new documentary film about Instagram released on Instagram. The 49-minute film aims to expose the "lawless economics of Instagram," diving into the "shocking" world beneath the surface of a photo-sharing social network that's home to 1 billion active users.
Shooting a Luxury Watch Photo… with a $5 Watch
The cheapest watch I could find, that was my mission! I decided I wanted to create a magazine advertising image using a really cheap watch. My goal was to replace the luxurious and expensive aspect of the image with an unknown brand but still maintaining that feel of expense and luxury in the final shot. It was also to focus on the photography and the importance and impact it has on advertising.
TACS Offers Lens-Inspired Watches for Photography Lovers
The Japanese brand TACS has announced a new lens-inspired watch called the Automatic Vintage Lens II. It's a "watch with a heart that captures the soul of photography."
Leica is Now in the Watch Business
If you're a die-hard fan of Leica cameras, the company has just unveiled a new line of watches that will pair nicely with your gear. That's right: Leica is now in the luxury watch business.
How to Photograph Watches in Studio with Speedlights and a Stripbox
Here's a 7-minute video by photographer Dustin Dolby of workphlo that demonstrates how to photograph luxury watches in a studio setting with entry-level lighting equipment.
Canon’s Tales By Light TV Series is Now on Netflix
If you're both a photography lover and a Netflix subscriber, there's some good news for you today: Canon Australia's Tales By Light TV series is now available through the streaming service.
Tessina: A Vintage Mini 35mm Camera You Can Wear Like a Watch
The Tessina is a vintage Swiss camera that was created by an Austraian chemical engineer named Rudolph Steineck and introduced in 1957 in Switzerland. What's neat about the camera was that one of the accessories was a special wrist bracket that allowed you to wear the camera on your wrist like a watch.
Watch Apple’s Intro of the iPhone 7’s New Camera Features
Apple officially announced the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus yesterday. In case you missed the live stream of the event, here's a 13-minute recording of the segment in which Apple VP Phil Schiller introduced the new camera features found in Apple's latest flagship smartphone.