Ricoh unveils HD Pentax-D FA 70–210mm F4 ED SDM WR telephoto zoom lens Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:00:00 PM GMT The telephoto zoom features a constant F4 aperture across its 70-210mm focal length range, uses Pentax's supersonic direct-drive motor (SDM), and weighs 859g (1.89lbs). |
DynaLite Lighting company shuttered after 50 years over struggle to remain competitive Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:05:00 PM GMT DynaLite, the photographic lighting company founded in the 1970s, has been forced to file for bankruptcy and permanently shutter its service. |
Flickr increases Pro subscription price after warning the company is losing money Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 6:17:00 PM GMT Flickr increased its Pro plan subscription price this week, but existing customers are given the option of staying at their current lower rate. |
Blair Bunting on photographing Aaron Hernandez on the same day he shot someone Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:15:00 PM GMT Advertising photographer Blair Bunting recounts one of his most memorable shoots—the time he photographed late New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez, no more than 24 hours after he shot a man. |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H 4K sample reel Published Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Lace up your dancing shoes for a trip to Seattle's Emerald City Soul Club, where we put the Panasonic S1H's impressive video capabilities to the test. |
Paris Musées launches online portal with thousands of historic photographs Published Tuesday, January 21, 2020 8:21:00 PM GMT The public institution Paris Musées has launched a new online portal that provides the public with direct access to tens of thousands of high-resolution public domain images showcasing some of France's historic photography. |
BTS: A look at the incredible planning, camera work and editing that went into the WWI film '1917' Published Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:16:00 PM GMT The ten-minute video shows how much thought and effort went into every second of the World War I film that's made to look as though it was shot in one, continuous take. |
Edelkrone launches JibONE motion control with mobile app and motorized head support Published Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:38:00 PM GMT Edelkrone's new app-controlled JibONE is the 'one motion control that does it all,' the company claims. |
Plugable launches 512GB version of its Thunderbolt 3 NVMe drive with read speeds up to 2,400MB/s Published Tuesday, January 21, 2020 3:51:00 PM GMT The 512GB Thunderbolt 3 NVMe drive is effectively unchanged from its previously-announced 1TB and 2TB counterparts, complete with its sequential read speeds up to 2,400MB/s and write speeds up to 1,800MB/s. |
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM review Published Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Since the launch of the EOS R line in 2018, Canon has mostly concentrated its attentions on high-end RF lenses. The RF 85mm F1.2L IS USM is among the very best. |
Following initial reports, Fujifilm confirms 'small percentage' of X-Pro3 units have an EVF defect Published Monday, January 20, 2020 7:16:00 PM GMT Following a number of reports in the DPReview forums and on Fuji X Forums, Fujifilm has confirmed that a 'very small percentage' of X-Pro 3 units are experiencing an issue with the EVF display being too bright. |
Venus Optics adds Canon M, Fuji X and Sony E mount options to its 4mm F2.8 circular fisheye lens Published Monday, January 20, 2020 6:56:00 PM GMT The new mount options use the same overall design as the original Micro Four Thirds version released back in 2018. |
The Fragment 8 is a retro-inspired video camera that records to GIFs instead of film Published Monday, January 20, 2020 6:13:00 PM GMT The Fragment 8 from Loft Factory is a digital camera that aims to replicate the look, feel and image quality of 1960s and 70s Super 8 cameras using modern technologies. |
Confirmed: Venus Optics working on new line of ultra-fast ‘Argus’ F0.95 lenses Published Monday, January 20, 2020 3:54:00 PM GMT According to a report from FujiAddict, lens maker Venus Optics is working on a new 'Argus' lens under its Laowa brand that will feature an ultra-fast F0.95 aperture. |
Voigtlander brings its Nokton 21mm F1.4 lens to Leica M-mount camera systems Published Monday, January 20, 2020 3:25:00 PM GMT Previously available only for Sony E-mount cameras, the Nokton 21mm F1.4 is now available for Leica M-mount camera systems. No pricing outside of the Japan region has been given, nor has a release date. |
This free, AI-powered Lightroom plug-in will automatically tag your photos with keywords Published Monday, January 20, 2020 3:06:00 PM GMT Professional and hobbyist photographers, alike, have this challenge in common: organizing their images so they're findable. Wordroom was created to help. |
'It should cost...' The three main ways you're wrong about camera prices Published Monday, January 20, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Camera launches often prompt comments about how overpriced the new model is, and how it should cost something nearer to the outgoing one, or a well-established rival. Here's why it doesn't work like that. |
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority has created a free and funny stock photo library Published Sunday, January 19, 2020 6:45:00 PM GMT The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), the organization in charge of Canada's '.ca' top-level domain has published a series of free-to-use stock photos that poke fun at Canadien stereotypes. |
The Nikon D750 vs D780: Should you upgrade? Published Sunday, January 19, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Considered in isolation, the D780 is a tremendously well-rounded camera. But that's also true of the D750 and the Z6, which may make it a hard sell for many photographers. |
DPReview TV: The most important Pentax cameras of all time Published Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:00:00 AM GMT Pentax week continues! In this video, Chris takes us for a ride on the wayback machine to look at the most important Pentax cameras in history. |
Canon wins lawsuit against eBay sellers accused of peddling counterfeit batteries Published Friday, January 17, 2020 9:14:00 PM GMT Canon USA takes down two eBay sellers accused of selling counterfeit batteries using the company's trademarks. |
Fotodiox's new Vizelex Cine ND Throttle Fusion adapter connects EF lenses to GFX cameras Published Friday, January 17, 2020 7:46:00 PM GMT Fotodiox has launched another Canon EF to Fuji GFX lens mount adapter, this one with a built-in neutral density filter and support for automated functions. |
Sony releases minor firmware updates for a9 II and 24mm F1.4 GM, 135mm F1.8 GM lenses Published Friday, January 17, 2020 4:48:00 PM GMT The incremental firmware updates address a few minor issues and improve overall stability, but don't add any new or revolutionary features. |
Why Leica's M10 Monochrom is more than just a gimmick Published Friday, January 17, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT It's tempting to scoff at a black-and-white-only digital rangefinder, but there are a few reasons why going without a color filter is more than a gimmick. Here's why we're excited to go shooting with the M10 Monochrom. |
Leica's M10 Monochrom is a discreet black and white rangefinder Published Friday, January 17, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Leica has introduced its latest dedicated black and white camera, the M10 Monochrom. Based largely on the M10-P, it features a newly designed 40MP sensor, touchscreen LCD and lower base ISO than previous mono models. |
Tokina launches 85mm F1.8 FE prime for full-frame Sony cameras Published Friday, January 17, 2020 1:00:00 AM GMT The 85mm F1.8 FE lens is the first in Tokina’s new atx-m mirrorless lens series, which will feature lenses for multiple mounts and sensor formats. |
Researchers develop lithium-sulphur battery that can power a phone for five days Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 9:21:00 PM GMT Australian researchers have pioneered the development of a lithium-sulfur battery technology that may revolutionize consumer gadgets, cameras, electric cars and more. |
Techart releases TZC-01, an EF-to-Z adapter that offers full autofocus, image stabilization support Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 9:14:00 PM GMT The TZC-01 will work with over 60 EF-mount lenses from Canon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and Zeiss. |
Kessler Mag Max 3A adapter uses ordinary power tool batteries to charge cameras Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:55:00 PM GMT A new power adapter from Kessler makes it possible to charge cameras and other gear using ordinary DeWalt power tool batteries. |
Platypod creators return with the new Platyball Ergo and Elite tripod heads Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:48:00 PM GMT The team behind the Platypod is back with a new accessory called Platyball, an entirely new type of tripod head with electronic stabilization. |
London's Heathrow Airport installs anti-drone system to prevent threats Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 4:41:00 PM GMT Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the United Kingdom, has installed an anti-drone system that detects and blocks drones entering its airspace. |
MacOS beta reveals 'Pro Mode' code, teasing a high-performance mode for MacBook Pros Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 2:43:00 PM GMT A recent look into the latest macOS beta release revealed evidence of an upcoming feature called 'Pro Mode' that boosts performance for professionals. |
Hands on with the Nikon D780 Published Thursday, January 16, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT We've just gotten our hands on a full production Nikon D780 – the long-awaited update to the D750, which we'd called one of the most well-rounded cameras we'd tested. Take a deep dive into all that the new model offers right here. |