Less than a week after reports indicated that "Made for iPhone" certified strobes were on the way, we have our first official product. Made by Anker—better known for their battery packs—the cube-shaped LED flash is compatible with the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro models, and will be available to purchase next month for a reported $50.
Most people can't afford to buy Apple's powerful Mac Pro or iMac Pro, but what if you could turn the company's much more affordable Mac Mini into a high-end workstation that can compete on that level? That's exactly what the ANIMAIONIC docking station promises to do, adding two GPUs, four SSDs, and an SD card reader to Apple's diminutive desktop computer.
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.
Moment has just revealed a new 14mm smartphone lens that promises to deliver "the widest, crispiest shot you can have on a phone" to the latest smartphones like the iPhone 11/11 Pro, the Google Pixel 4, the One Plus 7, and the Samsung Galaxy S10.
Apple dropped a new 'Smart Battery Case' for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max today, and for the first time on a product like this, the company included a dedicated 'camera button' that lets you launch the Camera app and take pictures without unlocking your phone first.
Astrophotography is one of the more difficult and expensive genres of photography you can get hooked on, especially if you want to capture deep space imagery. But a new robotic camera/star-tracker/telescope called Stellina wants to change all that.
If you're an underwater photography enthusiast—or simply a diver who would like to take more photos—there's a new product you should probably check out. It's called 'Diveroid,' and it's an all-in-one housing, dive computer and logbook for underwater smartphone photographers.
Kenko Tokina's filter and accessory brand Hoya has released a new filter for night sky photographers. It's called the "Starscape Light Pollution Cut Filter," and it's meant to reduce the yellow and greenish color cast caused by city lights when you're trying to capture the stars.
Dell just announced a new monitor built specifically for creative professionals who demand accurate color reproduction. The 27-inch UP2720Q joins the big boys from companies like HP and Eizo by integrating 4K resolution, 100% Adobe RGB coverage, and a built-in color calibrator—a first for Dell.
The Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox system is finally complete. 25 years after the popular light shaping system debuted, Elinchrom has finally debuted "Rotagrids" for all 12 modifier shapes, allowing Rotalux users to better control their light spread.
Barbie has picked up a camera and gotten a new job as a photojournalist for National Geographic. If you'd like to spark a love of exploring the world through a camera with a child, the new Barbie Photojournalist Doll is for just that.
During today's Surface event, Microsoft unveiled a slew of gadgets, dual-screen concepts, and even a lighter operating system. But for photographers who have been eyeing the iPad Pro as a great way to take their work on the go, the most interesting product is the new Surface Pro X.
BenQ has finally launched the SW270C monitor, the successor to the best-selling 27-inch SW2700PT model, which has been a favorite among budget-conscious photographers. I had the pleasure to be one of the first European photographers to test the new SW270C, and made sure to properly put it through its paces for one whole month before writing this review.
Make no mistake, the new iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max smartphones from Apple are all about the camera system. From the new ultra-wide angel camera, to better Smart HDR, to Night Mode and beyond, Apple has gone to great lengths to catch up with the Google Pixel, and photographer Austin Mann thinks they've done it... and then some.
Apple didn't announce a new iPad Pro at last week's iPhone event, but it seems the company does have one in the wings. And according to the most recent leak, Apple is planning to double down on iPad photography by adding the iPhone 11 Pro's triple camera system to the next iPad Pro.
Aputure unveiled a prototype of its most powerful continuous light yet at IBC 2019. With just a touch of fanfare, the company reveled the LS 600d LED light, which will boast "600 watts of raw LED power" according to Aputure President Ted Sim.
Monogram (the artist formerly known as Palette Gear) has just launched a powerful new editing console on Kickstarter. The Monogram Creative Console and compatible modules are more compact, while giving users more creative control; and a new "Orbiter" module was specially designed for ultimate color grading control.
Earlier this week, high-end lighting brand Profoto released a teaser for a new light that it claimed would "forever change the world of photography." Don't get too excited though: according to the most recent rumors, this "game-changing" product is an expensive LED flash for smartphones.
LaCie's rugged portable drives are extremely popular among photographers who demand the best combination of performance and durability, and starting today, they have three compelling new solid state options to choose from.
Polaroid Originals has released its latest product, and it's an instant printer... with a twist. Rather than just printing digital files, this so-called "miniature table top darkroom" actually turns digital files into analog prints by projecting your phone screen onto a piece of instant film.
Earlier today at IFA 2019, Eye Caramba revealed a new line of official Kodak-branded smartphone accessories, including several clip-on lenses and a miniature ring light that attaches to your smartphone for better portrait photography.
CFexpress is the next generation of ultra-fast memory card, but nobody is selling or supporting them yet. Well, nobody in the US anyway. This week, SanDisk quietly began selling its Extreme Pro CFexpress (Type B) memory cards in the UK, France, Italy and Spain, leaving the rest of us to refresh our browsers in the hopes that they'll appear in the US as well.
If you've got some money to burn and you insist on keeping your film safe and stylish at the same time, design firm RAMA WORKS has something for you. It's called, simply enough, the RAMA WORKS film canister, and it's probably the coolest, most expensive way to carry around your rolls of film.
Samyang/Rokinon has announced a new ultra-compact, ultra-wide-angle prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. At just 145g light, 2-inches long, and $500, the new Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 lens is "the most compact, lightweight, and affordable super-wide angle full frame lens for Sony E mount."
Insta630 just announced its smallest, most convenient camera yet... and it might just be the first "life-logging" action camera to break into the mainstream. It's called the Insta360 GO, and it's a teeny 18.3g action cam that the brand has dubbed "the world's smallest stabilized camera."
After weeks of rumors and speculation and leaked specs, Sony has finally unveiled the two APS-C mirrorless cameras we've been expecting: the flagship Sony a6600 with IBIS and a bigger battery, and the entry-level Sony a6100 for photographers and vloggers on a budget.
In addition to officially launching the video-centric full-frame Lumix S1H, Panasonic also revealed two new lenses today: The Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 for the L-Mount, and a refreshed Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds shooters.
If you're still waiting for the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens you ordered weeks or even months ago, we don't suggest holding your breath. In a statement posted to a German NPS website, it seems Nikon is only able to produce 1,000 of these lenses every month.
Moment just launched an exciting new product for smartphone photographers: a line of high-quality 37mm Cine filters and compatible filter mount that you can attach directly to your Moment smartphone case.
Budget brand Yongnuo has announced a new version of its 35mm f/1.4 lens for Canon DSLRs, adding an ultrasonic motor and USB port to the lens, but otherwise keeping the design largely unchanged.
DJI has unveiled the latest version of its Osmo Mobile smartphone stabilizer, taking its experience with high-end gimbals like the Ronin series and using that experience to make the 3-axis smartphone gimbal smaller, more portable, more user-friendly, and cheaper.
Venus Optics has been slowly releasing the four lenses it teased back in April of 2018. We saw the 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 for Sony E-Mount in October, the 100mm 2x Macro for full-frame DSLRs in June, and the 17mm f/4 Zero-D for Fuji GFX earlier this month. Today, they're officially releasing the last lens: the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye for Micro Four Thirds systems.
Instant photography can get expensive fast: a pack of Fuji INSTAX Square (20 count) costs $18, and only 8 exposures of Polaroid Originals Color will cost you $19! That's where the Alulu camera comes in. Where other cameras use film, Alulu uses new or used receipt paper!
Blackmagic is shaking up the cinema camera industry once again with the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. Sold alongside the 4K version, the BMPCC 6K features a larger Super 35mm 6K HDR image sensor and uses the Canon EF mount, opening up a huge number of stills and cinema lens options for BMPCC users.
KUVRD, creators of the extremely popular universal lens cap that raised over $175K in 2017 (and $180K for Version 2 in January), are back with another blockbuster crowdfunding campaign. Meet the Universal Camera Strap: a simple, rugged camera strap with fasteners that attach to "any camera, anywhere, anytime."
Elinchrom has partnered up with Light & Motion to announce the new Elinchrom ELM8: a battery-powered continuous LED light for photo and video shooters that they're calling "the most versatile continuous LED light on the market."
Andrew of husband and wife photography team Denae and Andrew recently partnered up with KEH to test out 10 of the best-selling vintage 50mm lenses on the used market. From old Nikon and Canon glass, to Minolta, Pentax and even a Contax lens, all of these can be had for under $100, and Andrew wanted to find out which of the 10 performed best.
After briefly announcing the lens over a year ago, Venus Optics has finally launched the "world's widest rectilinear lens for Fujifilm GFX," announcing the pricing and availability of the Laowa 17mm f/4 Ultra-Wide GFX Zero-D.
It's not often someone "reimagines" an established bit of kit, but that's what the folks over at Photo Rock Bar have done. This strange looking weight for tripods, light stands and boom arms is meant to replace ye old sand bag with something more convenient and versatile.
After teasing releasing teasers for the YN200 pocket flash and YN560-TX radio transmitter last month, Yongnuo officially revealed the Godox AD200 clone and the TTL and HSS compatible transmitter this week, hoping to reclaim a bit of the budget gear market that Godox has all but taken over.
Sony has just unveiled the RX100 Mark VII, and the latest iteration of their popular, powerful point-and-shoot camera is a veritable speed demon. Thanks to a new sensor, the RX100 VII can shoot at 20fps with no blackout and full AF/AE, can perform 90fps bursts with AF/AE locked, and promises Sony a9 level autofocus performance.
When it was first announced, the RED Hydrogen One smartphone promised to be a game changer for photo and video pros; when it arrived, it fell far short of that mark. Now, RED's founder is speaking out about what happened with the Hydrogen One, and sharing what's next for the Hydrogen product line.
Earlier today, Zhiyun added a lightweight, affordable, compact gimbal to their Crane lineup. Called the Crane-M2, the small 3-axis gimbal is targeted at travel shooters and vloggers who want to capture the smoothest possible footage with their compact camera, smartphone or action cam.
Yesterday, pen tablet maker Wacom revealed the Cintiq 22: a large new addition to the brand's more affordable non-Pro Cintiq lineup that might just put a 22-inch pen display in reach of budding and budget-conscious photographers.
If you're looking for the cheapest possible way to digitize your 35mm Negatives and Slides, the Kodak Mobile Film Scanner is probably it. Costing just $40, this cardboard contraption lets you digitize 35mm film using just your smartphone and a couple of AA batteries.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing—which took place on July 20th, 1969—Hasselblad has announced that it will make a Special Edition matte black version of its 907x camera body and CFV II 50c digital back with a commemorative “On the Moon Since 1969” plate on the side.
In addition to a new, lightweight 50mm lens for its medium format cameras, Fujifilm also announced a versatile new zoom lens for its X-Series mirrorless cameras. The new XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR is a stabilized zoom lens that is well suited for a wide range of styles and genres.
Earlier today, Fujifilm unveiled its lightest, smallest medium format lens yet. The GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR expands the lineup of lenses available for the GFX series mirrorless medium format cameras, adding an incredibly portable, almost pancake-style 50mm that weighs only 335g (11.8 oz.).
How much of a difference can an extra 19MP and a newly-designed really make? Apparently, quite a bit, as you can see in this quick side-by-side comparison of JPEGs shot on the 42MP Sony a7R III and the newly released 61MP Sony a7R IV.
As expected based on the teaser from earlier this week, DJI has officially announced a new, lighter-weight version of its 3-axis Ronin-S gimbal. The new model is called the Ronin-SC (the C stands for "compact"), and it's being hailed as a "single-handed stabilizer for mirrorless cameras."
