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Photographer Corrine Gretton-West booked a wet plate workshop with me before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Two years later we were finally able to do it. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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Photographer Corrine Gretton-West booked a wet plate workshop with me before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Two years later we were finally able to do it. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Released in 1998, the Nintendo Game Boy Camera was many people's first foray into digital photography. While it couldn't offer the resolving power of contemporaneous cameras like the Nikon Coolpix 900 and the Canon PowerShot Pro70, both of which offered optical zoom and roughly 1MP resolution, the 0. dpreview.com »
Photograph of the Olympus iS-300 by Matthew Bigwood When we think of bridge cameras nowadays, we typically think of DSLR-style compact cameras with massive zoom ranges and heavily cropped image sensors. dpreview.com »
Photographer Gordon Laing from Camera Labs and Dino Bytes has released a special episode dedicated to one of the strangest digital cameras released in the 90s - The Nintendo Game Boy Camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Over the last decade, mirrorless camera technology has evolved to the point that it's now a welcome technology for many photographers and filmmakers. Although, along the way, it's not been an easy ride for the big mirrorless camera brands. petapixel.com »
Photographer Markus Hofstaetter specializes in large format photography, including the wet plate photographic process. Hofstaetter also offers workshops, including ones where fellow photographers can try their hand at wet plate photography. dpreview.com »
Swedish auction house Auctionet, has listed a half dozen Leica cameras for auction later this week. Four of the listed cameras are Leica IIIf rangefinders. Leica produced the camera from 1950 to 1957. dpreview.com »
I'm a user of various camera systems. If you're on the Phoblographer's reviews team, then you're bound to be a brand agnostic. You can use pretty much any camera and camera system that's thrown at you. thephoblographer.com »
Due to physical limitations, cameras can only become so small before they simply cannot shrink anymore. But a new lensless camera design could change that. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Digital cameras typically require lenses to focus incoming light on an image sensor. While technology has continually improved, allowing for more compact camera systems, they are nonetheless limited by physics. dpreview.com »
Photographer Bobby Wummer captured the moment a gator took a nibble on his GoPro camera, which was fortunately on the end of a 12-foot extension pole, keeping Wummer far away from the predator’s teeth. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Could Leica be working on a new medium format mirrorless camera? We don’t know for sure, but a recent video from the company does suggest the company has, at the very least, been prototyping such a camera. dpreview.com »
We're all fans of some photography brands. Some hold a special place in our hearts, and many among us defend them to no end. Others we can't stand yet secretly wish our favourite brand would do better than. thephoblographer.com »
A drone managed to stay aloft while it recorded the colossal damage caused by a tornado that devastated a Kansas neighborhood last Friday. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Xingyao Optical has announced the details of its latest lens, the Brightin Star 16mm F2. 8 lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. Little information has been shared about the lens, but what is known is that the fully manual lens is constructed of 12 elements in 11 groups. dpreview.com »
Snap, the parent company of photo sharing app Snapchat, recently announced that it will release a handheld mini drone called Pixy. The company made its foray into hardware products with Spectacles, a pair of augmented reality-powered glasses that didn't quite catch on with a mainstream audience, over five years ago. dpreview.com »
The Viiu Rota-Strap is a new take on the camera strap that is not only highly resistant to "slash and grab" style theft, but the creator has also designed multiple additional functions that make it one of the more versatile options on the market. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Researchers have developed a nanophotonic light field camera that's based on the eye of an extinct Cambrian-era trilobite, Dalmanitina socialis, that delivers an extreme depth of field. The camera has a depth of field ranging from a centimeter to a kilometer scale. dpreview.com »
Researchers have developed a nanophotonic light field camera that's based on the eye of an extinct Cambrian-era trilobite, Dalmanitina socialis, that delivers an extreme depth of field. The camera has a depth of field ranging from a centimeter to a kilometer scale. dpreview.com »
A new nanophotonic light field camera based on the eye of a Cambrian-era sea creature can combine macro and telephoto magnification into one lens with unlimited depth of field. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Capturing the right angle while focusing on not being injured while grabbing some air is probably the toughest thing about using an action camera. Sure, there are selfie sticks, or simply just holding the camera, but all too often they get in the way more than they help accurately frame that selfie from a third-person perspective. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It's a strange twist of fate that the company that rivaled Kodak in film manufacturing but currently makes very little of its money from the camera business should now be the largest camera manufacturer in the world. [Read More] petapixel.com »
To celebrate Earth Day, Hi-Impact L&D sent an Insta360 ONE X2 camera 24,650m (80,872') above Earth to capture a beautiful view of Earth. The team elected to use the Insta360 platform and equipment because it has previously shown itself capable of operating at extreme temperatures. dpreview.com »
Scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have captured stunning footage of a new species of deep-sea jellyfish. [Read More] petapixel.com »
At NAB 2022, Core SWX announced two new members of its Powerbase Edge power solution family, the Powerbase Edge Link and the Powerbase Edge Lite. The new battery packs offer 70wh and 49wh, respectively, and are designed to power smaller-sized cameras for extended periods. dpreview.com »
Our staff loves fashionable camera bags. We're all pretty discerning about balancing functionality with fashion. And thankfully in the past few years, the two have started to merge. No, we're not talking about the typical photographer who sticks to only Patagonia gear. thephoblographer.com »
Update (April 25, 2022 at 11:30am ET): The pricing section of this article has been updated for clarity regarding a limited-edition pricing discount being applied to pre-orders. Arducam, a company that designs open-source hardware and software for Arduino and Raspberry Pi devices, has announced its latest camera module, a 64MP autofocus camera for Raspberry Pi computers. dpreview.com »
ArduCam has developed a new 64-megapixel, high-resolution camera that works with the Raspberry Pi, giving DIY camera builders a lot more creative flexibility. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There are no shortage of camera straps on the market, but ever once in a while a novel design comes to light that provides a refreshing take on what is a seemingly simple accessory. The newest company to do this is viiu, who’s launched its first products, the Rota-Strap and Rota-Lock, on Kickstarter. dpreview.com »
Do you have $650 burning a hole in your pocket and a desire to have one of the more unique 35mm point-and-shoot cameras we’ve ever seen? If so, this Ricoh Mycrystal being sold by Japan Camera Hunter is just the camera you’ve been looking for. dpreview.com »
Frame. io, a cloud-based video collaboration platform, has announced a collection of new integrations, partnerships, apps and features at NAB 2022 in Las Vegas. As the company says, 'There's something here for everyone. dpreview.com »
The Nitecore BlowerBaby is the world's first electronic, rechargeable air duster designed specifically for cameras and delicate tech. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the pilot license of influencer Trevor Jacob after it found that he intentionally crashed his plane for the purpose of making a viral YouTube video. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Aleksi Koski has designed and built the Conflict AF45 camera, which is currently in a functional prototype stage, and he believes it's the world's first autofocus-enabled 4x5 film camera. dpreview.com »
Adobe is leveraging its acquisition of Frame.io to expand cloud collaboration access -- including the ability to send content directly from a camera to editors -- to just about anyone, even mobile users through a partnership with FiLMiC Pro. [Read More] petapixel.com »
In February, I bought myself a gift: a refurbished Canon Canonnet QL17 with tan leather. It's so gorgeous that even my reps from other companies and Canon's own have said that it's gorgeous. But it needed the right camera strap. thephoblographer.com »
Four years have passed since the Canon EOS R was introduced. It's long enough to put yourself through the standard years of American college. That can feel like an eternity in the camera world, but Canon has always been more about sustainability and longer product lives. thephoblographer.com »
Are you sometimes annoyed by having too many easy and convenient ways to take perfect photos? Don’t despair…
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petapixel.com »Photographer Aleksi Koski has created what he calls the world's first 4x5 camera that is equipped with autofocus. Called the Conflict AF45, it uses a laser-based focusing system to create what is basically a giant point-and-shoot. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Ever wonder what it looks like to get eaten by a shark? A cinematographer recently had his underwater action camera gobbled up by a shark, and the 360-degree camera captured a fascinating look inside the creature's mouth. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Solarcan Puck is a reusable time exposure pinhole camera that is designed to capture the path of the Sun as it moves across the sky over the course of a day. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Nitecore, a Chinese third-party battery manufacturer and maker of "smart" battery solutions for digital cameras, has announced a replacement rechargeable battery for Sony cameras that has a built-in USB-C port for charging, eliminating the need for a separate wall charger. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Chinese accessories and optics manufacturer TTartisan has revealed its new Leica M-mount to Sony E-mount adapter. What’s unique about this adapter is the inclusion of a little rotary dial on the barrel of the adapter that lets you select the focal length of the attached M-mount lens so that information can then be transferred to the Sony E-mount camera for improved in-body image stabilization support and EXIF data. dpreview.com »
Duovox has launched its new Duovox Mate Pro night vision camera on Kickstarter. It promises to be 'the most advanced true-color night vision camera' and comes equipped with a next-gen Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS image sensor. dpreview.com »
The ShiftCam SnapGrip is a MagSafe-compatible attachment that adds a grip and shutter button in a way that instantly makes a smartphone operate more like a full-size camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The photographer Dorothea Lange once famously said “A camera is a device that teaches you to see without a camera. ” I always loved this quotation. Once you get good at shooting, you start to see the world like a photographer — you notice things, you notice light, you look slower, you take pictures in your mind. petapixel.com »
When it comes to camera batteries, little changes from one generation to the next. Each camera manufacturer tends to have their own style, and while a bump in basic storage capacity might make a few new features possible with the camera it’s being used with, the core functionality remains the same. dpreview.com »
Do you remember your first medium format camera? If you've never had a medium format camera that shoots film, I recommend that you get to eBay and go hunting. They're a magical experience and anyone that says that they don't need to ever shoot film is shockingly and hilariously clueless. thephoblographer.com »
Later this year, the 40th Leitz Photographica Auction is set to take in Leitz Park in Wetzlar, Germany. While we’ve already seen the incredibly rare 0-series Leica once owned by Oskar Barnack, there’s another one-of-a-kind prototype camera that’s expected to sell—a 16mm miniature camera known as the Leica 16. dpreview.com »
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryStripV2({"galleryId":"5164620602","isMobile":false}) }) 94%Overall scoreJump to conclusion All images by DPReview The Nikon Z9 is a 45. dpreview.com »