Hasselblad Teases a New Camera to be Revealed on September 7
Hasselblad has published a teaser for a live event scheduled for September 7, presumably for a new mirrorless camera in the styling of the X series.
Walmart Sold a Super-Cheap Scam SSD That Fakes a 30TB Capacity
Until earlier this week, Walmart was offering what appeared to be an incredible deal: a portable SSD available in a variety of sizes from 500GB up to 30TB for as little as $18. The product was, perhaps obviously, a scam.
LaCie’s New Compact Mobile Hard Drives Have up to 5TB of Capacity
LaCie has announced two new mobile hard drives, the LaCie Mobile Drive and LaCie Mobile Drive Secure that provide up to 5TB of portable capacity and universal support for PC, Mac, and iPad.
Chroma Cameras’ 24mm f/11 is an Affordable $115 Screw Mount Lens
Chroma Cameras, a company that has been a maker of unique large format field cameras and accessories since 2018, has announced its first lens: a super compact 24mm f/11 lens for 35mm Leica screw-mount cameras.
My New Favorite Photography Accessory: The E-Bike
Away from the world, the city, and the light pollution, I stood in a green forest where the breeze couldn’t even penetrate the trees surrounding me. It was an area that only existed to me in my imagination after multiple times of poring over Google Maps and allowing my mind to wander.
Revisiting the D1, Nikon’s First DSLR, 23 Years Later
Photographer Gordon Laing is back with a new edition of Dino Bytes, the series where he revisits classic cameras from decades past. This time he's dusting off the 23-year-old Nikon D1, the company's first DSLR.
Matterport’s New Pro3 Camera is a ‘Breakthrough’ in 3D Capture Tech
Matterport has announced the new Pro3 camera system along with updates to its "digital twin" cloud platform. The Pro3 stands out as it is capable of digitizing every aspect of a physical environment, both inside and outside.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for Nikon Z is Coming September 29 for $699
Tamron has announced that it is developing its first Z-mount system lens in the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, which it bills as the smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Alice Camera Shares Full-Res Sample Photos, Plans to Ship by October
Alice Camera has experienced some serious delays but has shared a set of photos taken with its unique camera system which gives an idea of what kind of quality can be expected from the unusual camera system.
Vulnerability in Insta360 Cameras Lets Anyone Download Your Photos
Earlier this year, a major vulnerability in Insta360 camera software was discovered by users on Reddit. In short, it let anyone connect to any Insta360 camera and download the photos. Seven months later and much of the issue remains unfixed.
Nikon China Posts 67MP Photo, Igniting Rumors of a High-Res Camera
Nikon China has published a set of photos to the Chinese social media site Weibo advertising an upcoming event. One of the photos is 67-megapixels, a resolution higher than any camera currently in its lineup is able to produce.
Corsair’s New OLED Monitor Bends to be Flat or Curved
Corsair’s new monitor is made for the indecisive. The Xeneon Flex (model 45WQHD240) is a 1440p OLED monitor that can switch between a flat and curved display.
LG’s 45-inch Curved OLED Monitor is for Work and Play
Hot on the heels of Samsung's massive Odyssey Arc display, LG has announced the UltraGear OLED monitor, a rather large 45-inch curved display that not only is packed with gaming features but also promises solid color accuracy.
Canon Figured Out a Way to Turn Waste Toner into Roadway Asphalt
Thanks to a partnership with Virginia-based Basic Construction, Canon has developed a way to pelletize and recycle waste toner from printers and turn it into asphalt for roads.
Tamron’s 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 is Coming September 22 for $1,299
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras that was announced in July will be available in September for $1,299.
DJI Avata Review: A Durable, Easy-to-Fly, Entry-Level FPV Drone
DJI is known for innovating and pushing the drone market forward, but with the Avata, the company is instead doing the opposite and paring down features into a drone that works best for an entry-level pilot.
The DJI Avata is a Compact FPV Drone Designed for Everyone
DJI has announced its latest drone: the Avata. Where the DJI FPV brought the first-person-view experience to DJI fans, the Avata takes that idea and democratizes it for the masses.
HP Unveils 34-inch All-in-One PC With Dual Video Streams and Swivel Camera
With 75% of their users believing video quality matters for job success, HP has announced a new line of products with the promise of studio-quality video conferencing while at home.
The HP Z32k G3 is a Thunderbolt 4-Equipped Color-Accurate 4K Monitor
HP has announced the Z43k G4 4K USB-C Display, a new color-accurate monitor that features an IPS Black panel, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and the promise of coverage of 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
Sony Alpha 7 IV Firmware Update Adds Lossless RAW and Better Eye AF
Sony has announced firmware update v1.1 for the Alpha 7 IV full-frame mirrorless camera that adds lossless compressed RAW in three sizes for still photos, shutter speed and ISO setting retention, touch shutter function, improved Eye AF, and more.
The MIOPS Capsule Pro is a Modular Pan Tilt Motion Control System
MIOPS has announced the new Capsule Pro motorized pan and tilt system that can be used for capturing timelapses and motion-controlled video.
DJI Mavic 3 Pilots No Longer Need to Pass the European Flight Exam
DJI has announced that it has received the first-ever C1 drone certificate for its Mavic 3 drone series that allows them to be flown in the new A1 Open Air Category without first having to pass the complex and expensive A2 Remote Piloting License exam.
Film Crew Launches a DJI Mavic 3 off the Summit of Mount Everest
DJI partnered with 8KRAW Films in a project to fly the Mavic 3 drone off the highest point on Earth: the summit of Mount Everest.
Lexar’s New CFexpress Card Has One Huge Benefit Over Competitors
Lexar has officially released its Diamond Series CFexpress Type B cards. Announced back in April as the "world's fastest," the series promises transfer speeds of up to 1,900 MB/s.
3D-Printed 12MP Camera Runs Linux and Can Be Operated from Anywhere
A computer science student with a passion for electronics and photography has created a 3D printed 12-megapixel camera powered by Linux and a Raspberry Pi computer system named the PiCam.
Gura Gear’s Kiboko City Commuter is its First Backpack with a Roll Top
Gura Gear has announced the Kiboko City Commuter 18L+ backpack, a bag that rides the line between a day-use commuter and a dedicated professional camera backpack.
You Can 3D Print and Build This 164mm f/2.5 Lens for Less Than $15
Photographer Felix Steele has created a design for a 3D-printed 164mm f/2.5 lens that has no fasteners or screws, uses affordable glass elements, and can be built at home for less than $15.
Photographer Recreates the 90s Look with a DIY Disposable Camera Lens
Photographer and lens enthusiast Mathieu Stern has attached a disposable camera lens to a Sony Alpha A7 II to recreate the 1990s look.
Apple Adds MacBook Air and MacBook Pro to its Self Repair Program
Apple will add the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptop models that are equipped with the M1 family of chips to its Self Service Repair program tomorrow. This includes the parts, tools, and manuals that are required to make repairs to these devices at home.
The Nikon Z9’s ‘Pre-Release’ Feature Makes Lightning Triggers Obsolete
If you’ve ever tried to photograph lightning during the daytime, you know it’s almost impossible. By the time you press the shutter button, it’s gone. That’s why lightning triggers, while no guarantee of success, exist. But the addition of the new “Pre-release” feature in the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera now makes those triggers obsolete. It guarantees success, as I found out last week.
Why This Surf Photographer Ditched Digital and Went Back to Film
For nearly 13 years, photographer Jordan Godley captured his surf photography with a DSLR. But in 2020, that changed and he ditched digital in order to go back to film.
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer Review: Not Quite a Dream
Venus Optics has continued to expand on an already extensive list of ultra-wide-angle lenses with the addition of the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer for full-frame mirrorless systems. Where many ultra-wide lenses can be big, bulky, and incredibly pricey, this new "slow" lens becomes even more impressive with its relatively small $649 price.
Canon Has Designed a Magnetic Liquid Cooled Camera
Canon has patented a design for a ferrous liquid-cooled mirrorless camera. The designs indicate that the liquid would be moved around the inside of the camera using a series of magnets.
The Kyu is Less a Camera Bag and More a Daypack That Holds a Camera
The Kyu Daypack is a new bag that is best described as a minimalist backpack that can safely hold a camera rather than what is typically described as a "camera bag."
Snap isn’t Planning to Make More Pixy Camera Drones
Snap's Pixy drone was announced only four months ago, but the company has already decided it's not going to make more.
Can You Edit Photos on a Steam Deck?
A little over a year ago, Valve announced a handheld gaming PC called the Steam Deck. In February of 2022, those who pre-ordered the device started to receive the handheld devices which have since had a huge impact on the gaming world. But what if you could do more than just play video games on the Steam Deck? What if it could run Lightroom or Photoshop? Would it be possible to edit photos on it?
Tamron is Developing a 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-Mount
Tamron has announced that it is developing a new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. The company says it will be the smallest and lightest in its class and support both photo and video applications.
Leica Collabs with Streetwear Brand BAPE in Limited Edition D-Lux 7
Leica has announced a collaboration with streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) to produce a limited-edition D-Lux 7 camera that it says merges "industry-leading technology with a chic, urban sensibility."
DIY Motorized Camera Rig Built from Recycled 3D Printer Parts
A filmmaker has built a home-made motorized camera rig out of the recycled parts from an aging 3D printer.
The SHOW Keiko Reusable Camera is Named After the Orca from ‘Free Willy’
Dubblefilm has announced the SHOW Keiko, a special edition reusable film camera that is named after the orca that starred in Free Willy.
Rotolight’s New App Lets You Remotely Adjust LED Settings From Your Phone
British LED lighting manufacturer Rotolight has announced a new app for smartphones and tablets that will control its AEOS 2 and NEO 3 RGBWW LED lights, with the promise that older lights will benefit as well.
Flat and Fun 16MP Digital Camera is Made out of Paper
A Lomo-inspired digital camera made out of paper that can shoot 16-megapixel still images and film 1080p video is the 21st-century answer to a disposable camera.
This Dual-Purpose Bottle Keeps Water and Film Cool for 24 Hours
PPP Cameras has announced a way to "make film easy to carry and a part of your daily life" by integrating a removable film holder into the base of a water bottle.
Huion Inspiroy Dial 2 Pen Tablet Review: Perfect Price to Performance
Huion says its new $160 Inspiroy Dial 2 (Q630M) pen tablet is designed to enhance and improve every feature from the previous tablet and "boost efficiency of creatives to the next level." I think the company achieved that goal.
Gorgeous Timelapse of London Took 2TB of Photos to Create
Photographer Mattia Bicchi recently spent seven days in London to capture gorgeous timelapse and hyperlapse footage of the United Kingdom's capital city in 4K.
This AI Camera Protects Your Privacy by Only Recording Specific Targets
Scientists from UCLA are attempting to address issues of privacy by developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) camera that only records specific targets and actively erases everything else.
App Provides A Cheap Way to Remotely Focus Blackmagic Cameras
A new app for the iPhone could save users hundreds of dollars by letting them remotely pull focus, with LIDAR, using an iPhone 12 or above. The app is called Focus Puller, and it is aimed at Blackmagic users on a budget.
Huion’s New Inspiroy Dial 2 Bluetooth Pen Tablet Doubles the Dials
Huoin has announced the successor to the Inspiroy Dial Q620M: the Inspiroy Dial 2. The company says the new drawing tablet not only optimizes the design but also adds a second dial that it claims helps further improve productivity.
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.
Meike Launches AF Macro Extension Tubes for Panasonic Cameras
Meike has announced a pair of macro extension tubes designed for use with L-mount Panasonic full-frame cameras. The MK-L-AF1 set comes with both a 13mm and an 18mm extension tube.