Camera Owned by Mountaineer Who Died in Mysterious Circumstances Discovered

A Nikomat 35mm film camera once belonging to American mountaineer Janet Johnson has been discovered in a receding glacier.

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2023-12-15 17:02

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15: Tested and Compared

When the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models were first announced, we looked at the features and specs to compare them. Now that we’ve shot with both a Pro and non-Pro iPhone, it’s time to revisit the 'camera that’s always with you' and see how they stand up against each other. dpreview.com »

2023-12-15 17:00

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15: Tested and compared

When the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models were first announced, we looked at the features and specs to compare them. Now that we’ve shot with both a Pro and non-Pro iPhone, it’s time to revisit the 'camera that’s always with you' and see how they stand up against each other. dpreview.com »

2023-12-15 17:00

Three Tips on Getting Sharper Images with Your LUMIX S5II

There are lots of great ways to get sharper images besides simply going for higher megapixel cameras. Believe it or not, that's a myth. You can still put a soft lens on a higher-megapixel camera and it won't look as sharp. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-13 23:00

PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2024

Now in its third year, PetaPixel has gathered its team together to guess the things they just know are going to take place over the next calendar year. All of us are, as usual, ready to be very, very wrong. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-14 20:18

Gear of the Year: Richard's Choice Nikon Z8

Can you imagine a more 'DPReview' camera than the Nikon Z8? The Nikon Z8 is, without question, my gear of the year. It's probably the best camera I've ever used, and yet that's only part of what made it stand out to me. dpreview.com »

2023-12-14 17:00

Your LUMIX Camera is a Lot Tougher Than You Think

Many photographers believe that their LUMIX camera isn't all that durable. But just because it's so lightweight, doesn't mean that it isn't designed to be a tool for professional use. In fact, for the money, your LUMIX is probably more durable than lots of other camera gear out there. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-12 14:00

Fujifilm is the Best Company to Make the Camera of my Dreams

After wrapping our awards, PetaPixel's staff turned its attention to another annual project, "Bold Camera Predictions." The 2024 edition arrives later this week with the help of a special guest, but ongoing internal discussions birthed the camera of my dreams, a Sony RX1R II replacement. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 23:49

Fujifilm X-S20 review

$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryStripV2({"galleryId":"5410088657","isMobile":false}) }) Product photos by Shaminder Dulai and Brendan Nystedt 86%Overall scoreJump to conclusion Fujifilm has debuted its enhanced midrange APS-C mirrorless model, the 26MP Fujifilm X-S20. dpreview.com »

2023-12-12 20:05

Remember Hipstamatic? Apparently, They’re Making a Camera

Hipstamatic? Really? Yes, apparently, that's the case. The brand has been doing several teases of a new camera coming soon. Hipstamatic, which is an app for your camera phone to take really fun retro-style images, often calls their latest products as "new cameras. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-11 17:15

6 of the Best Cameras You Can Buy Right Now

6 of the best cameras you can buy right now As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at the cameras that have clawed their way to the top of their respective categories (and our buying guides). dpreview.com »

2023-12-9 17:00

LEGO Retro Camera is a Fun and Affordable Toy for Photographers

LEGO has announced what could have been the perfect stocking-stuffer, a new Retro Camera Creator Set that will cost only $20. Unfortunately, it will arrive in stores just after Christmas. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-8 21:00

DPReview Annual Awards: The best photography gear of 2023

Introduction Yet another year has passed, and it’s already time to announce the winners of the DPReview Annual Awards for 2023. Although it was a crazy year here at DPReview, the camera industry kept chugging along, and in 2023, manufacturers treated us to some exciting products. dpreview.com »

2023-12-7 17:00

Panasonic’s New Lumix G100D Camera Upgrades the EVF and Adds USB-C

Panasonic Japan announced a minor hardware upgrade to the Lumix G100 Micro Four Thirds vlogging camera, adding a USB Type-C port and changing the camera's electronic viewfinder. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-6 23:04

Японский магазин фотоаппаратов Bic Camera об изменении трендов

Японский магазин фотоаппаратов Bic Camera обновил торговый зал и стратегию в ответ не только на значительно растущий спрос, но и на новые тенденции потребительских покупок. Он также отметил, что желания покупателей становятся все более поляризованными. photowebexpo.ru »

2023-12-7 00:06

The ‘Minimum Viable Camera’ is a Pocket-Sized 35mm Pinhole Cam

While cameras have gotten more complex over the years, there is something to be said for getting back to basics. To that end, the MVC, or Minimum Viable Camera, takes photography down to the studs in this pocket-sized 35mm pinhole affair. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-5 23:44

Japanese Camera Store Provides a Fascinating Look at Changing Trends

A Japanese camera store has updated its sales floor and strategy in response to not only greatly growing demand but also consumer buying trends. It has also noted that what buyers want is becoming increasingly polarized. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-5 20:23

Sony a7CR review: high resolution in a small package

$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryStripV2({"galleryId":"9994988895","isMobile":false}) }) Product photos: Richard Butler 88%Overall scoreJump to conclusion The Sony a7CR is a relatively compact high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera. dpreview.com »

2023-12-4 18:36

Phase One XC Review: A Camera in Search of a Photographer

The Phase One XC is an unusual camera, and not just because of its $62,490 asking price. It's designed with a specific purpose in mind and it sports a fixed lens in front of a massive 150-megapixel medium format sensor. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-2 18:01

Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ Polaroid Test Shots and Camera Are Up for Sale

The camera that captured the album cover for Michael Jackson's Thriller -- what is arguably one of the most iconic album covers of the last century -- along with a host of test images from the shoot are coming to auction this month. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-1 19:42

What Sony's gridline update tells us about the future of cameras

Sony's gridline update adds up to four customizable grids to which users can add color codes and apply transparency masks. Photo: Sony Earlier this week, Sony announced a $150 update to bring custom gridlines to its Alpha line of cameras starting March 2024. dpreview.com »

2023-12-1 17:00

The camera market is on a recovery trend, driven by China.

Newswitch reports that camera sales are now particularly strong in China. While sales are decreasing in terms of unit numbers the average price increased and does positively affect the overall sales value (see graph). sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-12-1 15:49

Canon Patent Application: Cooling enhancements for small IBIS camera

Canon is at it again with this form factor and finding more ways to combat the most obscure heat problems you can imagine. Why heat is an issue, is aptly described in this part of the patent application. canonrumors.com »

2023-11-30 07:39

Photographer Made a Working Instant Film Camera Out of Gingerbread

A film photographer made an edible, Polaroid-style instant film camera out of gingerbread and candy that can take photos.

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2023-11-30 21:35

iPhone 15 Plus sample gallery: Does resolution compensate for fewer photo options?

$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_9046721848","galleryId":"9046721848","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) });Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 18:00

Sony Announces Custom Gridline License Available for Alpha Camera Bodies

SAN DIEGO – Nov. 28, 2023. Today, Sony Electronics announces a new custom gridline license planned for the Alpha 7 IVi in March 2024 onward, and more camera bodiesii in the future. The new license offers the ability to import up to 4 customized original gridlines. canonrumors.com »

2023-11-29 16:44

Sony Electronics Announces Custom Gridline License Available for Alpha Camera Bodies for $149!!!

Press text: Sony Electronics Announces Custom Gridline License Available for Alpha Camera Bodies Various camera bodies starting with the Alpha 7 IV, etc. SAN DIEGO – Nov. 28, 2023. Today, Sony Electronics announces a new custom gridline license planned for the Alpha 7 IVi in March 2024 onward, and more camera bodies in the future.… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-30 14:56

Mint InstantFlex TL70 Plus Review: Their Best Camera Yet

In many ways, the Mint Instantflex TL70 Plus is my favorite camera that I've reviewed this year. In a 2023 dominated by a ton of digital cameras and cheap film cameras, this is a welcome respite. So I'm going to say a few words -- and know that all of them describe this camera. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-29 14:00

Eight years after being announced, Kodak's Super 8 movie camera will finally ship in December

As reported last week by The Verge, Eastman Kodak's Motion Picture division – not to be confused with Kodak Alaris, which sell photographic film – will finally release the Kodak Super 8 Camera, a traditional Super 8 movie camera that incorporates modern digital technologies. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 22:43

The Obsbot Tail Air is a Compact 4K PTZ Camera With AI AF and Tracking

Obsbot, the company behind numerous webcam products, has successfully funded its newest camera, the Tail Air, after raising more than $1 million on Kickstarter. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-29 18:35

7 Hidden Pro Camera Settings on iPhone You Should Turn On Now

Some of the coolest pro camera features on iPhones are hidden by Apple and turned off. Want to shoot like a pro? You need to go into Settings and turn these bad boys on right now! [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-26 18:25

The Light L16 Camera Delivered Too Little, Too Late, for Too Much Money

"Krazy" Ken at the YouTube channel Computer Clan has made an excellent, detailed video on the infamous Light L16 camera.

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2023-11-24 18:59

The 7 Best compact zoom cameras

Updated Nov 23, 2023Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. cnx){window. cnx={},window. cnx. cmd=[];var t=n. createElement('iframe');t. src='javascript:false';t. display='none',t. onload=function(){var n=t. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 19:40

Weird Camera Rig Captures Volumetric Video That Can Be Manipulated in 3D

Earlier this year, filmmaker Josh Gladstone showed off an incredible volumetric video rig he built using GoPro action cameras. Since then, he has been refining the hardware and software, delivering an even more impressive light field array and workflow. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-23 23:51

The Nikon Zf Has a Problem No One is Talking About

The Nikon Zf has finally landed in our hands for long-term testing. It's an incredible camera. And by far, this is the single best feeling camera that we've used all year. In many ways, it's a welcome reprieve from the monotony of the rest of the camera world serving out different variants of the same thing. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-23 23:00

CinePi is an Open-Source Raspberry Pi-powered Cinema Camera

The Raspberry Pi has been used for many do-it-yourself photography projects over the years, including the recent Leica MPi camera and Photon light meter. Now, the open-source treatment has arrived for cinema. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-23 21:35

Canon Patent Application: Active Cooling of a Small R5 C-Like Camera with IBIS

A patent application (2023-166831) from Canon has just been released for improved cooling for a small form factor camera, that also includes IBIS. The form factor that Canon describes seems to be quite similar to that of the Canon R5C, but smaller. canonrumors.com »

2023-11-22 11:00

Sony completes second round of AP testing of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology

Photo: Sony Sony has announced the completion of a month-long field test with the Associated Press to evaluate the performance of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology. In addition to the hardware-signed authentication written by the camera, the tests included working with 'Photo Mechanic' maker Camera Bits to develop a workflow in which this signature was preserved and any changes tracked. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 05:22

Church Camera Captures First Case of Mammals Mating Without Penetration

A church surveillance camera is believed to have captured the first-ever recording of mammals mating without intromission (the act of penetration). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-22 20:24

Insta360’s New Ace Pro Action Camera Combines Leica Engineering with AI

Insta360 announced the Ace and Ace Pro, two new action cameras that were co-engineered with Leica and promise to bring incredible image quality powered by blending hardware with computational photography driven by artificial intelligence. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-22 16:30

New: 7 Best cameras for travel

Travel can expose you to once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences, and a good camera can be the perfect way to preserve those memories. We've looked at a range of models that offer great image quality, good autofocus and excellent video, so that you can capture whatever you encounter on your travels. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 21:09

Apple Wants to Take Camera Sensor Design In-House: Report

Apple is reportedly interested in building on the success of the M-series processors and bringing the design of multiple other components in-house, including camera sensors. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-21 20:10

Pergear Action Camera Review: 5K and 50MP for Just $80

I think Pergear likes my reviews! Here I am, reviewing an “action camera,” which is the opposite of my habits. But, I review gear and share my honest opinion with all the information in the open. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-18 18:35

7 Best mirrorless cameras

Updated Nov 17, 2023Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. cnx){window. cnx={},window. cnx. cmd=[];var t=n. createElement('iframe');t. src='javascript:false';t. display='none',t. onload=function(){var n=t. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 19:33

LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor BP 24L AW III backpack review: A great pack for hikers who dabble in photography

Photo: Tim Barribeau These days, it’s not often I need a full camera bag – if I’m using my camera, I usually bring it along to something else, it's not the sole reason I leave the house. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 17:00

High-resolution EOS R Camera, Where are you?

Since the EOS R system was announced back in Septmeber, 2018, there were constant rumors and reports about a 100mp (give or take) EOS R system camera in the pipeline. Once the EOS R5 was announced in 2020, the rumors and reports returned for a while and then it went quiet. canonrumors.com »

2023-11-17 14:16

First rumored Sony Global Shutter video camera specs!

This might be a new FX9 successor with Global Shutter and 15+ stops dynamic range! – Source NYA sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-11-17 12:34

5 Best cameras around $2000

Updated: Nov 15, 2023Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. cnx){window. cnx={},window. cnx. cmd=[];var t=n. createElement('iframe');t. src='javascript:false';t. display='none',t. onload=function(){var n=t. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 21:33

The World’s First Camera Obscura That You Can Take Selfies With

A photography teacher has created the world's first camera obscura that people can take selfies with by using their smartphone. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-16 17:19

Ricoh announces Pentax WG-90, a take-anywhere rugged compact camera

Photo: Ricoh Ricoh has announced the WG-90, an update to its WG series of rugged compact cameras. The big change is the WG-90 sees a badging switch back to Pentax. The switch in branding, according to Ricoh was to capitalize on Pentax's reputation for, "developing dustproof, waterproof and weather-resistant products. dpreview.com »

2023-11-29 01:08