Equipment

Photographers use all kinds of equipment to craft their art, from cameras and lenses to lights and accessories. We cover the latest news and information on the tools of the trade in the photography industry.

GoPro Hero 5 Photos and User Manual Leaked, Voice Commands Incoming

Some photos of and a user manual for the upcoming GoPro Hero 5 have allegedly leaked online, showing a camera that looks like a hybrid between the Hero 4 and Hero Session cameras, will focus heavily on GoPro's upcoming cloud service 'GoPro Plus,' and may feature voice commands.

AP’s Robot and Remote Canon DSLRs at the Olympics

Before the Olympics began, the Associated Press spent a month installing 35 miles of cables and remote camera systems at the sporting venues at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The 1-minute video above offers a glimpse at how the 8 robots and dozens of remote cameras are being used to capture sports photography during the Games.

Has Nikon Shuttered Its 1 Series Line of Mirrorless Cameras?

Nikon made a splash back in September 2011 when it decided to jump into the mirrorless camera industry with its J1 and V1 cameras. Since then, Nikon has expanded and updated the line to consist of the AW1, V3, J5, and S2. But now there are murmurings that Nikon has ended the development of its 1 Series line of mirrorless cameras.

Canon and Sony Win Big at Prestigious EISA Awards for Photo Gear

The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has been giving out awards for the best photography equipment for 34 years, so they know a thing or two about what makes a good piece of gear. And this year, Canon and Sony cleaned up receiving 8 of the 19 photography awards EISA gives out.

Canon Patents EF 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6L USM, Another Crazy Superzoom

Canon's on a roll with these crazy patents, and while they may not amount to much in the end, an editor can dream can't he? They already made headlines with their insane 40-800mm f/4.5-5.6 patent, and now Canon has developed an optical formula for not one, but two EF 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6 lenses.

The Nikon: Perfection in a Camera

The Nikon. Why do I use The Nikon? The only real answer is that if you don't already know, I can't explain it, you just have to do it yourself. But I'll try.

A Peek Inside Nikon’s Gear Room at the Rio Olympics

We've shown you Getty's Olympic stockpiles and Canon's massive gear room, it's only right you get a peek inside Nikon's operation as well. These photos by Photo News photographer Vincent Kalut show, yet again, the amount of gear these companies have to haul to massive sporting events like this.

A Tale of 2 Lenses: Bringing a Long and a Short Lens on a Safari

Mabuasehube in the Kalahari Desert region of Botswana, known as the place of big lions was to be the destination of our biennial “Legends” trip and my 1st real bush trip with my Fuji X-series kit.
The challenge would be reach - as all photography is from the vehicle and unlike private game lodges and East African parks, vehicles may not leave the track.

The Top 10 DSLRs and Lenses Canon is Loaning Out at the Rio Olympics

This morning we woke up to an interesting bit of data from Canon Professional Services in our inbox. A week after sharing some crazy photos of their Rio stockpile with us, Canon is sharing the top 10 pieces of gear they're loaning out to sports photographers at the Olympics. Can you guess what they are?

This SD Card Has a Built-In Gyro Sensor to Stabilize Your Shots

virtualGimbal is one of the most interesting little devices we've ever come across. An SD card with a gyro built right in, the device does double duty by capturing your footage while it also captures the movement of your camera for better electronic stabilization in post.

This Wedding Photographer’s Custom Strap was Made from a Bison

David Clumpner believes in using renewable natural resources. So, in addition to being a professional wedding photographer, he's also an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. That explains the camera strap he now brings to weddings: it was custom-made using the skin of a wild bison killed in Gardiner, Montana.

Canon 1D X Mark II vs Nikon D5 Hands-On Field Test

It's the battle of the flagships. The Canon 1D X Mark II squares off against the Nikon D5 in a series of tests including sports shooting and hand-held low-light high ISO street photography. So, which one is better? Or is there even a clear winner?

Nikon Develops Camera with 4 Lenses and 4 Sensors

The multi-aperture computational camera is an exciting technology that's emerging in the world of photography, and it appears that Nikon wants in. The company has patented a "4-eye" camera that packs 4 lenses and 4 sensors.

Eye-Fi Relents, Won’t Brick Older Wi-Fi Memory Cards After All

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.

How I Shoot Pro Portraits with DIY Barn Doors

Recently, I had a portrait shoot with the legendary poet, rapper, and actor Saul Williams. It began with a simple stroke of luck: I saw he was scheduled to perform at a local club near my house, and so I did a quick search for the name of his manager. I easily found it and e-mailed them, introducing myself and explained that I would like to take his portrait.

The Biggest Mistake Each Camera Manufacturer Has Made

In a video that will no doubt earn him quite a bit of Internet ire, photographer and photo educator Tony Northrup recently took each of the major camera manufacturers to task. From Canon and Nikon to Pentax and Olympus... nobody is safe... except Fuji for some reason.

GoPro Hero 5 Shows Up in Leaked How-To Video

It's not glamorous, but the first glimpse we get of the long-awaited GoPro Hero 5 may be this super short how-to video that shows you how to connect the unreleased action cam to your smartphone. Still, even at just 9 seconds, there's plenty to be gleaned by this "sneak peek."

Lighting Portraits with a Lume Cube

The people from Lume Cube recently contacted us to do another review after it had been successfully launched. You can check our original coverage here before it was launched. I wanted to see if it was possible to use this very small device for portrait photography lighting.

How the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Was Designed for ‘Decisive Usability’

Digital cameras are notoriously difficult to design and get right. Where do you start? Who is the customer? What features do you include on the camera? There are uncountable ways to approach a camera development and design program.

The Year of Living Mirrorlessly

The Fuji X100T is yesterday’s news for most of you, I know. Mirrorless cameras represent the latest stage in the rapid evolution of the tools and technologies we use to make pictures– look no further than the tantalizing new Hasselblad X1D if you need proof of where things are going.

Full Frame vs Crop Sensor: Which is Better for Portraits?

If you shoot portraits and you're not sure if you should upgrade from the APS-C system you're using to that full-frame body you're coveting, read this first. Photographer Manny Ortiz gives you a side-by-side comparison between the APS-C Sony a6000 and the full frame Sony a7 II for portrait photography so you can see the difference for yourself.

Rumor: Canon 5D Mark IV to Use 30MP Sensor

File this rumor in the "odd-but-plausible" folder. According to a "retail source," Canon is planning to put a 30MP sensor in the Canon 5D Mark IV. Not 20, 22, or 24... 30MP.