After the success of the Leica Q, the company recently announced the release of an updated version, the Leica Q2. This new camera features a significant number of upgrades compared to the original Q model, including a much better resolution, the ability to capture photographs in rainy conditions, and even an improvement in the lens.
With Sony’s original E-mount lens for their range of cameras being quite an expensive option, many photographers are seeking alternative options that they can get their hands on when their budget is lower. According to an announcement from Meike, which was made last week, the brand will soon be releasing a new budget-friendly E-mount lens,
Last year, a number of rumors circulated regarding a possible new camera from the Yongnuo brand. Last week, the company made an official announcement that the camera is real and will hit the market very soon. The new camera is said to be powered by the popular Android operating system and offer features like internet
After almost seven years, Camera Bits have announced that their popular Photo Mechanics software is finally getting a much deserved major update. The new version will be Photo Mechanics 6, being the successor of the previously released Photo Mechanics 5. This major update is said to provide users with a significant update on existing features
Flickr has made a number of changes to its platform in recent months. Just a few days ago, the company announced a new feature to join the modifications that were made to the photo-sharing platform recently, which is an “In Memorium” account status. The account status will apply to users who have passed away with
In a major event, Apple recently purchased a batch of US patents from Lighthouse AI which is a defunct home security company that stopped its operations a few months ago. Reportedly, Apple has acquired patents related to the Lighthouse’s cameras which uses depth-sensing technology. One thing that might have fueled the interest of Apple in
Oppo is all set to lure its customers with amazing designs, and its mid-range and premium smartphones are in no mood of compromising with their looks. On the same lines, Oppo recently unveiled F11 Pro which exhibits a rather sleek design without a notch and a popup selfie camera that provides a flawless uninterrupted screen.
Growing up in Detroit, Drew Feustel, a NASA astronaut, became an avid car and racing fan. Feustel is so enthusiastic about car racing that he photographed race tracks from space while leading the International Space Station in 2018. He also watched the various car racing series in his free time. As a long time racing
Innovations in the mobile device industry have ensured that the present generation of phones is really ‘smart’. We regularly see various enhancement in both design and functionality. For example, the recent trend in the design of mobile devices is the use of a large size display. This display trend also increases the need for more powerful
The MWC 2019 event held a surprise for photographers who enjoy using their smartphone as a sidekick while taking photos. HMD Global officially announced the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone during the event, featuring a total of five cameras in order to produce better quality photographs that are sure to impress. The cameras are accompanied by
While some companies, such as ProGrade Digital, are working hard to produce CFexpress memory cards with larger storage capacities, Sony has decided to rather focus on improving the speed at which these memory cards operate. Their upcoming line of CFexpress cards will offer reading speeds of 1700MB/z, along with a writing speed that may reach
For photographers who enjoy taking photos with their iPhone, last week marked an important date, especially those who frequently find themselves taking long exposure photos. The developer team behind the popular Halide application for the range of Apple iPhone smartphones announced a new app, known as Spectre, that now uses artificial intelligence to help photographers
In a recent announcement, Canon officially unveiled a new photo sharing service, known as RAISE, is now available for photographers who have become fans of the brand’s cameras. The new platform uses advanced artificial intelligent technology in order to assist photographers in experiencing a more pleasant experience when it comes to storing and organizing their
While Canon has an impressive range of cameras on the market, many photographers are not entirely satisfied with the lenses that accommodate this brand’s cameras. Samyang, a top-rated manufacturer of camera lenses, is now the first to have announced a range of lenses that will be compatible with the RF full-frame mirrorless cameras from the
In recent social media posts by Jason Momoa, the actor who plays the main character in the popular Aquaman movie, a collection of Leica cameras, owned by the actor, was shown off. Jason is most certainly not the first celebrity to take a liking to the Leica Camera brand but does seem to have quite
At the February 2017 MWC event, Oppo showed off a hybrid phone camera technology which is capable of 5x optical zoom. Although there’s currently no smartphone on the market with that camera technology, the company is now promising something even better – doubling the impressive zoom. Oppo is preparing to launch a smartphone with its
In just a few weeks after its global launch, Canon’s EOS RP makes entry into the Indian market. The EOS RP is Canon’s most compact and lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera yet. The camera has been launched on Wednesday at a price-point of Rs 110,495 for the body only. It is also available as a kit
Customers who are using the Lumenzia app from Luminosity to assist in processing masking edits on photographs are now able to update to the latest version of the application, version 7. This new version adds 30 new features that will make the process of setting up masks on photographs easier than ever before. In addition
On February 14, 2019, Fujifilm announced that they would be releasing a new addition to their line of compact waterproof cameras soon called Fujifilm XP140. The Fujifilm offers a significant upgrade over the previous model, the XP130, including the capability to take higher resolution photographs, along with improved durability and better waterproof features. This will
A recent publication by Panasonic announced two new products that will soon be released on the market. Both of these products are updates from previous products that the company has released in the past years. The first is an upgraded option from the Panasonic FZ1000, which will be called the Panasonic FZ1000 II. The second
Wacom made a recent announcement that a new pen will form part of their series that provides users with a more convenient experience when it comes to digital illustrations, graphic design, and similar subjects. The new Wacom Pro Pen Slim offers a more convenient usage for users who find that the traditional options, such as
As one of the companies making the most headlines in the smartphone space in 2018, Vivo experimented with and released several devices with astonishing hardware features. Continuing in the same vain, Vivo has launched the V15 Pro which is its first major 2019 product. The new mobile device brings along some high-end features from the
As the competition to make the best camera phone has got tough in recent years, most companies have now started including more cameras in their flagship phones. This has resulted in the development of an all-new era of smartphone photography which is not only creative but flexible as well. Light is a pioneer in the
In an attempt to beat the Samsung hands down, Xiaomi has recently launched its flagship smartphone in China. The newly launched Mi 9 is geared up by Snapdragon 855 processor and comes with triple camera setup. What’s more, the device features wireless charging. Although Mi9 is not the first phone powered by 855 chipset, the
Samsung is seemingly hoping that more cameras are the recipe of success in its newer line of smartphones. Samsung is adding more cameras to its flagship phones. Speaking of which, Galaxy S10E has at least three, a standard camera, a selfie camera and an extra ultra-wide angle camera on the back. Super-wide lenses are not
Three new lenses join the array of lens options for full frame cameras. Tamron has announced the development of three new lenses for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Two of the lenses are for full-frame DSLR cameras. The third lens is for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The company has recently announced that it is developing a “compact
Undoubtedly, Google has got a knack for hardware, and this was quite wonderfully depicted in 2016 when the tech giant launched Google Home and Pixel. If a new report from Nikkei Asian Review, a Japanese newspaper, is to be believed, Google is planning to keep your expectations even higher in 2019. Nikkei revealed that Google
Leaked images of the new Fujifilm X-T30 have been circulating on the internet for the past week. While no significant changes have been noted compared to the previous version, there is one particular adjustment to the design that has captivated a number of photographers who rely on the Fujifilm brand – this is the removal
After two patents filed by Canon were picked up by media, news quickly started to spread about the possibility of Canon releasing new Super-Telephoto lenses in the near future. While nothing has been officially confirmed by Canon yet, except that the company is currently focusing on their range of mirrorless lenses in 2019, several publications
Trailblazer, an application that can be downloaded and installed on a desktop computer, announced that their software will now allow GoPro Fusion users to update Google Street View. The company behind this software, Panoskin, is the first within the United States to be officially approved by Google for this particular purpose. Fusion is also the
Leica recently announced the release of three new lenses. As with many of their other product lines in the past, only a limited number of these lenses will hit the market and production will halt once the number of sales for each has been reached. Many photographers rely on the quality of Leica lenses and
Flickr announced during the final quarter of 2018 that they would be limiting free accounts on their platform. While users had significant storage in the past, users who sign up for a free account will now only be able to store a maximum of 1,000 files, including videos and photos, at a time. The platform
Kodak Alaris may be looking to sell all its businesses. It has recently put up its film business for sale. The Hertfordshire-based company that handles the manufacturing of Kodak’s photographic suppliers is reportedly up for sale. The company said that it is expecting a deal very soon as negotiations with potential buyers have reached advanced
On the 28th of January, Kodak made an announcement on both Facebook and Twitter that got photographers that are interested in vintage equipment very excited. The company officially announced that they would be bringing back the Kodak Ektachrome in 2019. More specifically, Kodak Ektachrome will roll out in a sheet and 120 formats within the
After almost a century of being in business, Bowens, a company that specializes in the production of lightning products primarily for photography, announced its decision to go into liquidation in July 2017. After more than a year, the company has now come back to the market with a brand new product, the XMT500 Strobe Light,
News recently hit the media about a possible new smartphone from the ZTE brand that will supposedly feature a 32MP camera on the front of the phone. This will mark a significant evolution in the smartphone industry, providing people with the best front camera in mobile technology. While not officially confirmed yet, the news quickly
GoPro Plus, a very popular subscription service offered to users of certain GoPro camera models, have announced that they are now extending the features that are already offered on the platform. Users who have subscribed to this service will now be offered the ability to host an unlimited number of photos and video on the
This week, Panasonic announced that their latest addition to their S range of professional cameras, the S1, and the S1R, will hit the markets within two months, in April. The company did mention that they were working on a new range of cameras last year but only officially confirmed the release of the new cameras
The latter half of 2018 saw an increasing trend in the newer models of mobile phones where the selfie camera or the front camera was placed directly inside the screen of the phone. Also known as a punch-hole camera, almost all the major phone manufacturers in the world have adopted this design. The Problem Though
The Canon EOS R launched in October last year was the first mirrorless full-frame camera by Canon that proved to be a formidable competitor for cameras of similar range and features from Sony and Olympus. Since then, expectations have been high among Canon loyalists for another EOS camera from Canon that would have more updated
Snappr, an online photography service app, announced that they would be launching a new on-demand service for customers in need of a professional photographer on Monday. Media publications are associating this new on-demand service with apps such as Uber, providing a way for people to quickly gain access to photographers for any type of event
Sony Xperia XZ4 isn’t even released it, but there are all sorts of speculations surrounding this smartphone. Tech enthusiasts have been debating about the phone for quite some time, and the new leak is bound to add more fuel to the fire. The leak reveals some important, and we dare to say amazing, things about
Digital cameras made it easier for us to capture important moments or to engage in photography. The convenient price made digital cameras accessible to a larger group of people which benefited brands like Canon. However, that’s changing now, and according to Canon, we can expect the market of digital cameras to make a significant plunge
Insta360 is the world leader in 360-degree cameras thanks to the ease of use and quality of content it provides. The China-based company is all about innovation and expansion, so it comes as no wonder they constantly update their offers and partner up with different brands to provide their customers with more options and a
Samsung is about to launch the next successor of Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy S10. A lot of buzzes and rumors are up in the light of this upcoming launch. Although no official statement has been released by the manufacturer so far in regards to the specs, release date and price of
Adobe is starting the year with updates to its online portfolio platform Behance. The update announcement covers a redesign of users’ profile page, an update to the project page and the addition of customizable banners. Over the years, Behance has served as a source of creative inspiration and artistic discovery. However, with the proliferation of
Samsung Electronics, a semiconductor technology industry leader, has launched a new ISOCELL Slim 3T2 sensor for smartphones. The compact 20-megapixel resolution image sensor measures only 1/3.4 inches, which is the smallest ever in the industry. This new sensor makes it possible for mid-range smartphones to deliver excellent optical performance on both their front and rear
Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras now have a new third party 50mm f/1.7 manual focus lens. Meike has announced a 50mm f/1.7 lens version for the Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras. The photographic equipment company with its headquarter in Hong Kong has now included Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless mount systems
The 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place in Las Vegas from January 8 to January 11, and it was, unsurprisingly, a major success. CES is the gathering place for all technology enthusiasts, brands, tech business, and so much more. Over the years, CES has become a hub where new, innovative ideas are presented or
Canon is one of the biggest names in the photography world and thinking outside the box is expected from a company of their caliber. We expect them to dictate and set new trends that will make it easier for photographers to make wonderful photos. The most recent news involving Canon is just a rumor at