Yashica certainly rose more than a few eyebrows with the latest announcement about the launch of their 35mm film. It seems like the company is trying to rebuild itself in a competitive market in times when people prefer their smartphones over carrying a camera wherever they go. The company, which was founded in Nagano in
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Lexar Just Announced 1 TB Portable SSD, the World’s Fastest Hard Drive
Big news just came from Lexar and you’re, definitely, going to be impressed. The San Jose-based company announced the new Lexar Professional SL100 Pro Portable SSD which they dubbed the fastest in the world. The portable SSD has a quite stylish brushed aluminum finish. The compact and slim portable SSD is easy to fit into
Getty Images Slapped with Another Lawsuit, Claims of Profiting from Public Domain Photos
Getty Images found themselves in hot water again. The famous multimedia company was slapped with yet another lawsuit and this time, there are also serious claims Getty is trying to profit from public domain photos. So, what’s happening here? A digital marketing company from Dallas, Texas called CixxFive Concepts had filed a class action lawsuit
Sony Has a 35mm 100MP Full-Frame Sensor with 6K Video for Consumer Cameras
Sony is taking the powerful-sensor-development lead again. It appears Sony is on its way to launch a 100-megapixel full-frame sensor. According to reports, Sony has developed a new 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for consumer cameras. The new sensor is capable of capturing high-quality images in 100 megapixels and shooting 6K video. The news was first
Sony Introduces the SL-C & SL-M: Waterproof External SSD Hard Drive
Sony recently announced that they would be shipping out two brand new external hard drives later this year. While the two hard drives are primarily promoted to photographers, they will be able to store any kind of data. What has sparked interest among people would be the fact that both of the two new drives
RICOH Offering Free Fix for GR III Cameras Affected by Wobbly Dial
After noticing several reports by customers regarding a wobbly control dial on their latest street photography camera, RICOH announced this week that they would offer free repairs to customers with a camera affected by the defect. The camera that seem to be affected by the issue is the latest RICOH GR III. Only selected serial
Photographer’s Photo Stolen by Lufthansa In-Flight Magazine Advertisement
After flying with Lufthansa, a fan of the popular fashion photographer in New York City, Dani Diamond, noted that one of his photos was used in a magazine advertisement. After notifying Dani, the photographer confirmed that was indeed his photo used in the ad, but he did not provide licensing for the company to use
Slow Motion Camera Rig Shoots Video at 150 RPM
A video was posted on the Macro Room YouTube channel this week with a video that is quickly going viral. The slow-motion video is quite impressive, thanks to the owner of the channel partnering up with just the right people to set up a spinning camera rig that can produce videos to capture actions at
New Tools Added to the Latest Adobe Premiere Pro Update
Adobe announced the release of a major update to their Premiere Pro application just a few days ago. The new update comes with a range of new features to enhance the user’s experience, along with several improvements to existing features. At the same time, some users may find compatibility issues arises when they update too
Canon Doubles Down on Its Consumer Camcorders with New Vixia 4K Options
Canon is starting off the NAB 2019 on a great note with the announcement of some new camcorders. The company has just rolled out an impressive new generation of affordable consumer camcorders with 4K resolution video shooting capability. The launch takes place at NAB 2019 which is the broadcast industry’s main trade show. Canon is
Sony Announces the Launch of Ultra-Compact New RXO II Camera
The Sony RXO II is a new ultra-compact photo and video camera that will soon be made available in the market. The camera was introduced by Sony towards the end of March this year and the technology giant confirmed that the RXO II will be available for shipping to the US in April 2019. Sony
Everything You Need to Know About Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei just made the headlines by announcing its latest flagship phone – the P30 Pro. However, more than the phone, what’s catching people’s eyes is the outstanding camera. Consisting of a new four-camera array, it has pretty much combined all major smartphone camera trends into a single package. Equipped with a gorgeous ombre design and
New Apple Final Cut Pro Update Help Users Convert Legacy Media Files
A new update for the Apple Final Cut Pro software was released, which would be version 10.4.6. This new version will allow users of the macOS operating system to easily convert legacy media files that will no longer be supported in future updates of the OS to more recent and appropriate formats. The new update
Content Makers Can Now Register from Their Smartphones with Shutterstock App
Shutterstock announced the release of an update for their popular contributor app on mobile application stores, which now allows content creators to sign up and start uploading content directly from their smartphones right away. This opens up an excellent opportunity for creators who are on-the-go to start making money without the need first to access
Photo Mechanic Plus Public Beta to Be Released on April 22
The developers behind the popular Photo Mechanic software announced that they would soon be releasing a public beta version of an upcoming add-on that will be accompanying their popular application. The new public beta is restricted to only some of the existing Photo Mechanic users and will offer a catalog feature that enables a significant
Sony A9 Gets a Firmware Update with Newly Added Features
Sony rarely releases firmware for their cameras that brings about new features. On March 25, 2019, the company announced the release of a new firmware update for the popular Sony A9 camera. The update introduces a range of new features to the camera, helping customers take even better photos than before. Sony made the announcement
Galaxy S10+ Smartphone Used to Shoot Latest Episode of NBC’s Tonight Show
Technology is quickly advancing – and this includes the cameras that are featured in smartphones. With the latest Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone, the brand is serious about showing off what the phone’s new cameras are able to accomplish. This was made obvious when the brand got Jimmy Fallon, star of NBC’s Tonight Show, to shoot
Canon’s Trinity & Two Other RF Lenses Make European Debut at TPS
Five Canon RF lenses, including the ‘trinity’ lenses, make European debut at the recently concluded The Photography Show 2019. Canon showed off five full-frame lenses it plans to add to its RF mirrorless ecosystem. Four of the lenses are new L-series lenses plus the 24-240mm which is also ultra-compact superzoom lens. The development of these
The Nocturnus from Meyer Optik Gorlitz Was Just a Modified Version of a Chinese Lens
After being closed off in 2018, Meyer Optik was sold to another company, who revived the brand of camera lenses. Unfortunately, this also came with a statement from the new company owning the Meyer Optik brand now that disappointed many customers who purchased lenses from the brand in the past. According to the new owners,
First Photograph of Shockwaves Produced by Supersonic Jets Interacting Captured by NASA
This month marks a great achievement for NASA. After more than a decade, NASA has developed their own AirBOS system, also known as their Air-to-Air Background Oriented Schlieren. This massive organization recently used its AirBOS system in order to capture the very first photographs of shockwaves that were interacting. The shockwaves were produced by three
Loupedeck+ Announces Compatibility with Adobe Audition and Final Cut Pro
Loupedeck+ developers recently announced that they are focusing on enhancing the overall productivity of their control console. The first step for this is to allow compatibility with a larger range of applications. In a recent update, the Loupedeck+ physical console will support two additional software applications, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Audition. Loupedeck+ is a
Lensbaby Composer Pro II Can Mimic Tilt-Shift Blur at a More Affordable Price
Lensbaby announced that they would soon be releasing a new lens on the market that will offer photographers a more affordable way to take photos with a tilt-shift blur effect. Current options on the market are exceptionally expensive and out-of-reach for many photographers interested in the particular effect. The new Lensbaby Composer Pro II lens
New Foldable Camera Launched by Insta360
Less than a year ago, Insta360 introduced the Insta360 ONE X, which offered a significant upgrade over previous models and gave many of the latest cameras on the market a run for their money. Now, the company has announced a very unique product that, once again, puts its competitors to the test. The Insta360 EVO
New Imaging Technique Gives Traditional Cameras Super-Fast Imaging Speeds
Some researchers from the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) in Canada have developed a new imaging technique. The method which is called Compressed Optical-Streaking Ultra-high-speed Photography (COSUP), pushes the limits of standard imaging sensors. Typical imaging sensors have image capturing speed limit of 100 frames per second. But with this new technology, one
Benro RedDog R1 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer Just Released
Benro recently announced plans to produce a line of new gimbals to provide photographers the ability to significantly enhance the overall stability of their photographs. The very first product that has already made an appearance, part of the new line from Benro, would be the Benro RedDog R1, which was officially released last week. The
New Leica Q2 Revealed with 95% Higher Resolution
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.
The Meike 85mm f/1.8 Lens Makes Shooting Photos with Sony Camera More Affordable
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 Meike 85mm
New $500 4K Camera from Yongnuo Features Android, 4G and More
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
Camera Bits Announces Photo Mechanic 6
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
New “In Memorium” Status for Accounts on Flickr Protects Public Licensed Photos
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