Something must be in the air because most of the camera brands currently have some impressive deals on their equipment right now. It's not often that we see this much on sale at once, with discounts on Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, and Sony, along with savings on camera bags and cases, mics, and more.
Camera equipment is expensive, making it hard for beginners to build kits and get started. Because of this, it can be tempting to opt for budget-friendly options for some pieces of equipment. Unfortunately, that's not always wise.
PNY unveiled the RP60, a portable SSD designed with the needs of traveling professionals in mind. Its rugged format and USB Type-C connection make it a convenient storage option for photographers and videographers on the move.
Long before film rolls and megapixels, photographs were made using metal plates covered in photosensitive chemicals. One of the most iconic and influential of these early photo technologies are tintypes.
Unfortunately, most camera equipment is typically very expensive. So, when we find deals, we like to let you know. Right now, we've got a list of discounts worth considering, highlighted by a 25% savings on RODE's excellent Wireless Go II lav mics.
On February 29th, the fourth annual OnePlus Photography Awards (OPA) will open for entries. OPA is in partnership with the International Photography Awards and is dedicated to highlighting impressive mobile phone photography.
Audio giant Saramonic announced the new Blink500 B2+ wireless mic. The new device promises content creators and videographers versatile audio recording capabilities at a budget-friendly price.
Film Ferrania has announced a new 35mm black-and-white film, its third black-and-white emulsion. The company built the new P33 160 ISO film from the ground up, aiming to produce a more versatile experience.
Kase, a Chinese filter company, announced the release of its first ever lens. The Kase 200mm f/5.6 is a catadioptric lens and will be available in six different mounts, including RF, GFX, and Z.
Gear and bag company Wandrd is well known by photographers and travel enthusiasts. The company has released four new products in a new Transit Travel line to expand its offerings.
Two powerful solar flares erupted from the Sun on the evening of Wednesday, February 21, and again in the early morning today, February 22. Coincidentally, there were widespread cellular outages across the United States this morning as well.
Matting and framing photos results in a more polished, professional look. That holds true in the digital realm as well, and the Like A Frame app for iOS makes it easy to do just that.
There's no denying that photography is a gear-focused endeavor. We are constantly pitched fancy new equipment with the idea that more gear will make us better photographers. For some photographers and their needs, that's absolutely true. But for those just starting, some equipment simply isn't necessary.
Dubious storage solutions are not new, with reports of cheap components in hard drives and inaccurate storage capacities on memory cards and thumb drives. Unfortunately, that trend is increasing, according to German data recovery specialists CBL.
Snap launched its miniature Pixy drone in 2022, though it ended production just four months later. Now, the company is recalling all of the drones it sold due to fire hazards from the batteries.
Last summer, dedicated film photographer Don Goodman-Wilson released an app he designed specifically for film photographers. In November, he set the stage for regular releases of the Flint + Crown app with a significant update. The third such update is now available, adding the option to keep track of film in storage.
A new platform that claims it will reinvent media workflow is on the horizon. Strada, an AI-based cloud platform built for video creatives, is set to be unveiled on February 1st, beginning its early testing phase.
Social media has been a bit like the old Wild West; there are few regulations, and, as we are learning, the apps are fraught with potential danger. A pair of proposed California regulations attempt to protect minors, aiming to reduce the impact the platforms can have.
Scientists and cinematographers are constantly searching for new ways to gather information about animals. In one such attempt, John Downer Productions launched a realistic-looking submersible robotic whale to capture unique footage and gain insight into the intelligence of these creatures.
German film company Adox is branching out with another new color film. On the heels of Color Mission, which Adox released in 2022, Color Mission Helios is an ultra-low-ISO color option for photographers.
Topaz Labs' Gigapixel is one of the best applications available for upscaling images. Now, it should be even better, thanks to the largest update to the program that Topaz Labs has released in over a year. Users will see a range of improvements, including a fresh UI and, not surprisingly, upgrades to the AI engine.
Frequent analog photographers likely know that flying with film can be a risky endeavor. But beyond anecdotal experience and what airport scanning companies say, the impacts of flying with film haven't been very thoroughly examined. However, photographer and YouTube creator Lina Bessonova set about to change that in a large-scale test.
It's well understood that animals see differently from us humans, but visualizing those differences has proved challenging. However, a group of scientists from the UK and the US have developed a camera system that can accurately record animal-perceived photos and videos.
Following an exciting week of CES announcements, this week has been rather calm in the tech world. There have, however, been some software announcements from the likes of Nikon, Sony, and DxO that are worthwhile and important.
Hot on the tail of the release of its impressive new wireless trigger, Godox announced an update to one of its most popular flashes. The Godox V1Pro Flash sees a handful of worthy updates, including the ability to use a detachable sub-flash.
Insta360 is keeping busy in the new year with plenty of announcements. Following the release of a new mount for skiing, the company has revealed that its powerful AI Warp feature will be available on even more products.
With its newly released hard disk drive, storage company Seagate has broken the record for the largest hard drive ever. The Exos X Mozaic 3+ offers a whopping 30TB of space.
Although action camera mounts are simple pieces of equipment, they can completely change the type of footage possible. That's especially true with 360-degree cameras. Insta360 aims to offer more creative and easier filming solutions with its new Ski Pole Mount.
A new film scanner has come onto the scene, courtesy of BlackScale Lab. The BlackBox 120 system makes it easy to use a camera to digitize medium format film.
Godox, a leading manufacturer of third-party lighting equipment, announced a compact, minimalistic flash trigger that it promises to be a game-changer. The new Xnano is a wireless TTL flash trigger and is available for most major camera systems.
It's no secret that the film and TV industries lack diversity, but in its latest announcement, Adobe is stepping up to offer support for underrepresented creators. The new Adobe Film & TV Fund aims to provide career support and growth to increase representation in film and television.
Printing your photos at home can get complicated and confusing rather quickly. Between choosing a printer and paper and problem-solving why the colors don't look like what you see on your display, it can be overwhelming, especially if you are just getting started.
It's typical to see wild, unusual tech coming out of CES and indeed, this announcement fits into that category. Announced in Vegas this week, the MouthPad is a device that allows users to operate their phones and other devices with nothing but their tongues.
While there is, naturally, a lot of overlap between Google and Android, there have always been some compatibility issues for those who use non-Google devices. But Google announced it is working to bridge those gaps, making Android devices work together better regardless of the brand.
CES is in full swing, with announcements popping out right and left. A regular participant at CES, Sony has announced a mixed-reality headset explicitly built for spatial content creators.
Apple released its first video ad promoting the company's Vision Pro. Aptly titled "Get Ready," the short ad follows on the heels of yesterday's official launch announcement for the headset.
Brave Red Komodo-X users have a new option for protecting their cameras while they dive to the depths.
A Texas politician has found herself in hot water after it was revealed that she’s been posting images of food to her social media accounts that she did not create.
For most photographers, color is a crucial component of their images. As a result, it only makes sense to want the colors that you envision to come through in the same way when others view your photographs. That can be easier said than done, however.
Up until recently, most introductory photography classes in colleges and universities still taught students the basics of the medium using film and darkroom processes. These days, though, the majority of schools have transitioned to digital since it is more affordable for students and doesn’t require a lab full of equipment and chemicals. But despite the obvious benefits of digital, analog photography still serves as a valuable tool for learning the medium.