H&Y’s REVORING Black Mist Filters Provide Vintage Look, Fit Any Lens
Hong Kong-based company H&Y has announced a new series of Black Mist Filters designed to work with the existing variable "REVORING" and magnetic clip-on filter systems.
Sony Officially Warns That Lasers Can Damage its Cameras’ Sensors
Sony has published an official warning on its website that states that it is aware that lasers can cause damage to its cameras' image sensors. While this information is probably not news to most, Sony notably has finally publicly acknowledged the danger.
Valley by Barner is a Modular, Easy-Access Bag for Casual Photographers
For the everyday photographer who also likes to travel, Barner has designed a modular backpack solution that can be transformed to hold a casual amount of gear and everyday tech as well as lifestyle necessities.
Google Pixel 6 Unveiled Unceremoniously in the Online Store
In what appears to be a strangely quiet reveal, Google has listed its new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones on the Google Store with zero pomp and circumstance.
Real-Life SpongeBob and Patrick Captured by Deep-Sea Camera
Here's an under-the-sea wildlife photo that may be of particular interest if you're a fan of the hit animated TV series SpongeBob SquarePants. A research vessel has captured SpongeBob and Patrick look-alikes at the bottom of the ocean.
Latest Capture One Update Upsets Workflows and Angers Digital Techs
On July 22, Capture One released a new update (version 14.3.0) that made a fundamental change to how some users were working with the application. It removed the Output Tab and replaced it with the Exporter, which has broken the workflows for many pro photographers and digital technicians.
Vivo Designed a Pop-Up Multi-Zoom Telescoping Smartphone Camera
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has recently published schematics for a pyramid-like smartphone camera design that stacks multiple lenses on top of each other in a unique telescoping camera mechanism.
Some Governments Stole Journalists’ Photos in Attempts to Silence Them
A group of women journalists and activists have shown how and why, in an attempt to intimidate and silence them, authoritarian governments hacked into their phones, stole their private photos, and posted them on social media.
Tably is an AI Camera App That Reveals Your Cat’s Mood
Think you have a good pulse on how your cat is feeling? Tably is a new AI-powered app that can help confirm whether your suspicions are correct. Simply use your smartphone camera to take a picture of your feline friend and the app will use machine learning to decode its mood.
Great Reads in Photography: August 1, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy!
Epic Bear Fight Goes Down Feet Away from Camera Crew
A wildlife camera crew was in a bear blind (AKA hide) in Finland earlier this month when a pair of large bears showed up on the scene and decided to have a big, violent brawl just feet away from the hidden onlookers and cameras.
‘Preventable’ Fire Engulfs Major Brazilian Cinema Film History Archive
A storage facility belonging to the Cinemateca Brasileira has been engulfed by flames and while there were no injuries, the facility is home to priceless archives of 35mm and 16mm film and other museological objects.
AI-Assisted Photo Cloud Platform Lensii to Challenge Google Photos
An upcoming cloud-based Artificial Intelligent (AI) app for smartphones called Lensii claims that it will soon be able to assist users in organizing, sorting, searching, and choosing the best images from their collection of photographs.
The Nikon Z9 Seen In Action at the Tokyo Olympics
While it is well-known that the Canon EOS R3 is being tested at the Olympics, Nikon has been a bit coyer with the status of its Z9. Over the past day, multiple photos have emerged that show that what is likely a functional prototype is indeed in attendance, however.
Inside Canon’s Impressively Stocked Olympic Pro Camera Service Facility
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo are well underway and despite changes that had to be made because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canon -- like Nikon -- has set up a fully-staffed Olympic camera repair and loan facility that is home to a massive arsenal of cameras and lenses.
Behance Beta Tests Patreon-Like Subscriptions for Select Artists
Behance has launched a small beta test that adds the option for some artists to share premium content with paid subscribers with the goal of allowing fans to help financially support their favorite creators.
Kodak Moments Now Offers Bigger Range of Same-Day Photo Products
Kodak Moments has announced an improved version of its same-day service with an addition of a larger range of instant products for customers to choose from.
Huawei Unveils the P50: Huge 50MP Camera Bumps, Improved Tech
Huawei has announced two of its latest flagship smartphones -- the Huawei P50 and P50 Pro -- which will have a 50-megapixel main camera and be the first major phone series to launch with the company's own HarmonyOS.
This ‘Video’ Was Shot with the Canon R3’s 30FPS Photo Burst
One of several photographers who are currently testing the unreleased Canon EOS R3 at the Tokyo Olympics has shared a burst from the forthcoming sports-focused camera that shows what its 30 frames per second capture looks like.
vivo Launches the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021 with Nat Geo
vivo has launched the new VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021, the latest edition of its professional mobile photography competition hosted in partnership with National Geographic.
China Furious at Reuters for ‘Ugly’ Pic of Weightlifting Gold Medalist
China is publicly slamming Reuters for publishing an "ugly" photo of female Chinese Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Zhihui Hou.
Instagram Pivoting to Video As it Transforms into a ‘Metaverse’ Company
During a second-quarter earnings call, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors that video has grown in importance for the social media platform and now accounts for almost half of all time on Facebook. Instagram's largest engagement is also in video content as the company pivots away from photos.
Canon Patents ‘Clip-On’ Smartphone Camera with Magnetic Lenses
Canon has filed a patent for a new "image pickup-up device and adjustment mechanism" that appears to be a high-powered clip-on-style telephoto camera accessory for smartphones.
Photographer Spots Owl Perfectly Blending Into a Tree
A photographer was hunting for a great grey owl to photograph in a Canadian forest when he happened to come across one that was perfectly blending into the bark of a tree with impressive camouflage.
Couple Learns Hard Lesson About Buying Gray Market Nikon Gear
An unfortunate couple in Chicago learned how camera manufacturers treat what is known as "gray market" equipment when Nikon refused to service their P1000 camera. They were confused, as they didn't buy it from a shady, unknown site, but from Walmart: an authorized Nikon dealer.
Canon Patents Retractable Barrier That Protects its Mirrorless Sensors
Canon has filed a patent for a new shutter-like barrier mechanism that appears designed to protect the shutter and image sensor of its mirrorless cameras when a lens is removed, ensuring that no dust or debris can enter and cause damage.
Wildfire Camera Captures Itself Getting Engulfed by Flames
A wildfire camera that was monitoring the Dixie Fire in California has captured footage that shows it becoming fully engulfed by the spreading flames. The green treeline transforms to burnt ash as the fire spread in front of and past the camera.
Canon R3 to Have 24MP Sensor, EXIF Data Reveals
As part of ongoing testing of the Canon EOS R3 at the Olympics, photographer Jeff Cable has uploaded many photos that he has taken with the camera and EXIF data remained. As a result, the resolution of the new camera has been revealed: 24-megapixels.
Nikon to Launch First Ever Camera with GNSS Instead of GPS
Nikon looks set to launch what is likely the first consumer camera to use GNSS instead of GPS. It would be a major upgrade in how geolocation coordinates are obtained for the metadata of photos.
This is Nikon’s Massive Camera Arsenal at the Tokyo Olympics
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo may be devoid of fans this year, but photographers are still in attendance and companies like Canon and Nikon still have rooms filled with camera gear from floor to ceiling to support them.