A quick look into the purposefully slow work of analogue photographer Scott Folsom.
«
February 2019
|
April 2019
»
March 2019 news and reviews
March 31
Zeiss Senior Product Manager Elliot Shih sat down with us at CP+ to talk about the company's first camera to launch in more than a decade.
March 30
Kim Jong-un allegedly 'purged' his personal photographer 'Ri' after he broke two rules that caused 'damage to Supreme Dignity.'
In this 'Wooden Niccolls' episode Chris and Jordan recreate a famous movie scene using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. Chris may even be an Oscar contender for his portrayal of Kate Winslet in a dramatic role.
If you're up to the task of hauling this beast of a lens around, you'll find that there's a lot you can do with it. See how we've fared with the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 Sport.
March 29
Image rights enforcement company Copytrack has released its 2019 Global Infringement Report that details the current state of unauthorized image use around the globe.
App researcher Jane Manchun Wong has discovered Instagram is testing out a new feature that would allow users to skim through videos.
OPPO's Reno device is scheduled to launch on the 10th of April but we are already allowed a very close look at its innovative tele camera.
So many cameras! With our full reviews of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a6400 underway, we've now had a chance to shoot our studio test scene with production models to get an idea of how they perform – take a look for yourself.
Sigma has announced the pricing and availability of its upcoming MC-21 adapters that will allow Sigma SA- and EF-mount lenses to be adapter to L-mount camera systems.
March 28
Apple has filed a patent application describing a system that automatically optimizes camera settings and image processing for underwater photography.
The Japanese company is creating a new Electronics Products and Solutions unit that merges several consumer electronics product lines.
YouTuber Azriel Knight shares a number of funny, unusual and downright creepy camera commercials from yesteryear.
Canon Europe has launched a pair of Zink-powered instant cameras that print out wallet-sized photos on the spot.
Profoto has announced the Profoto Connect, a puck-shaped wireless trigger that's sleek, compact and buttonless.
In our interview with Fujifilm executives we covered everything from the upcoming GFX 100 to plans for APS-C, and why the X100 still occupies such an important position in the company's lineup.
Panasonic's previously announced paid upgrade to its DC-S1 full-frame camera is due in July. The upgrade will add 10-bit 4:2:2 4K/60p output, 10-bit 4:2:2 4K/30p internal recording and support for V-Log.
March 27
Musician Ariana Grande has come under fire for her far-reaching contract that includes 'all copyrights' for photos captured at her concerts.
We've had a closer look at the brand new Huawei P30 Pro smartphone and its imaging features and innovations.
A Wisconsin wedding videographer has been ordered to pay back more than $14,000 after he either didn't deliver the services he was hired for or never showed up to the weddings at all.
Entries are now being accepted for 2019’s Travel Photo contest at National Geographic, with a top prize of $7500 on offer for the overall winner.
Canon Asia has preemptively announced an impending firmware update for the EOS R that will bring improved Eye-Detection AF and a number of bug-fixes to Canon's full-frame mirrorless camera.
Want a compact, wide angle prime for your X-mount camera? If so, Fujifilm's new XF 16mm F2.8 might just be the lens for you. In this quick review, Chris and Jordan put it to the test – which, somehow, involved shooting through the glass floor of a skyscraper.
March 26
Drone photography and videography community SkyPixel has announced the winners of its 2018 Storytelling Contest.
It's been announced that the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear Jacobus 'Co' Willem Rentmeester's copyright case involving the Nike 'Jumpman' logo.
Chinese manufacturer Huawei has launched its new P-series flagship smartphones at an event in Paris today.
Sony has launched the RX0 II, a second-generation ultra-compact that features 4K/30p internal recording, improved Eye AF functionality and much more.
Langly's premium camera backpack looks outdoorsy and stylish but is less functional than the competition.
March 25
Apple has updated its professional video editing app Final Cut Pro X to version 10.4.6. The update brings full 64-bit support, a new feature that helps convert older formats and much more.
Tonight's episode of NBC's Tonight Show, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, was filmed entirely on Samsung's flagship smartphone the Galaxy S10+.
Camera Bits has released the long-awaited update to its photo ingestion software in the form of Photo Mechanic 6.
SmugMug Films has shared its latest film, Streets in Mind, which takes a look at the life and work of London-based street photographer Alan Schaller.
We were in Japan earlier this month for the annual CP+ show in Yokohama, where we sat down with senior executives from several camera and lens manufacturers, among them Nikon.
Sony has released firmware version 5.0 for its flagship mirrorless camera, the a9. The update brings AI-driven autofocus modes, an improved menu structure and other updates.
March 24
Night Sight, Portrait Mode and (surprisingly) wide-angle selfie mode are features that we're currently loving about the Pixel 3's camera.
March 23
The Auschwitz Museum has asked visitors to be more respectful after an upsurge of pictures posted on social media showing people posing on the train tracks that lead to the main gate.
This week Chris and Jordan take the new Leica Q2 for a spin, and while most of us in the Northern Hemisphere are welcoming spring, they head even farther north than usual to visit ice castles. Because #Canada.
March 22
Harvard is facing a lawsuit over profiting from 19th century daguerreotypes that captured the portrait of a slave and his daughter on a South Carolina plantation.
From the detailed textures in rural landscapes to the incredible lighting inside futuristic buildings, the photorealism of Unreal Engine 4 is blurring the lines between fiction and reality...you know...aside from the spaceship.
Facebook has sent out emails to affected users requesting they change their passwords following a discovery that over 20K Facebook employees had access to 600 million passwords.
We've added Panasonic's new Lumix S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras to three of our buying guides. If you're looking for a quick summary of each model, then have a read.
March 21
YouTube channel Photoshop Cafe has shared a video detailing ten tips and tricks you can do to both fix and speed up Photoshop when it's running slow and sluggish.
It's not going to be the banger of the year, but it'll get a few laughs.
DJI has confirmed its drones won't be affected by the GPS 2019 week rollover.
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has teamed up with Kodak to release a beer that's capable of doubling as a film developer.
The Diana Instant Square is a retro-inspired camera with manual controls that's fun to shoot in good light, but largely unpredictable in its operation.
March 20
Residents of a Paris street plagued by Instagrammers, selfie takers and music video crews are asking the city government for a weekend and evening ban to give them some peace.
The adapter plugs into the Osmo Pocket's USB Type-C port and features a 3.5mm TRS jack to plug in various external microphones.
Checkout allows Instagram users to select products for purchase and make payments directly in the app.
GauGAN as it's known, can create photorealistic images from basic drawings using the power of artificial intelligence.
March 19
Montana judge Dana L. Christensen has ruled the Republican National Committee did not infringe upon the copyright of photographer Erika Peterman after they took a photo from a Democratic candidate's Facebook page without permission and altered it to use in a derogatory promotional mailer.
Nikon has launched updates for three of its programs to address various bugs and glitches that could cause crashes and unwanted results.
LEE Filters has launched the LEE100, its next-generation filter holder that improves the design and looks in all the right places.
With the arrival of some much-needed sunshine and final production firmware for the Panasonic S1, we've been able to get outside and really start putting the camera through its paces.
March 18
Importing, culling and tagging photos is about to get a whole lot faster and look a whole lot better with the impending arrival of Photo Mechanic 6.
On its own, the FTZ adapter retails for $250 and when bundled it dropped the cost to just $150. Now, Nikon is offering it for free with all Z6, Z7 purchases in the United States.
Profoto said it spoke with Godox back at Photokina 2018 and continues to contact Godox in an effort to stop it from marketing its V1 light.
Product renders in Italian publication Notebook Italia show an unusual design that conceals all cameras with the help of a slider mechanism.
Canon says its new EF 400mm F2.8L IS III and EF 600mm F4L IS III lenses can suffer from an intermittent flickering when shooting video in M or Av modes with certain cameras.
Leica recently announced the Q2, a digital rangefinder with a fixed 28mm F1.7 lens. It's a heck of a lot of fun to shoot with, but is it right for you? Based on our time with the camera, and its specifications, we've examined how well-suited it is for common photography use-cases.
Now that our Panasonic Lumix S1R has final firmware, we couldn't wait to get out shooting with it - and we also tried the high-res mode, which combines files to get 187 megapixel images. Because sometimes, 47 megapixels just isn't enough.
March 17
In this article, travel and landscape photographer Mitch Green encourages us to spend more time in the the field.
March 16
The lens lacks any electronics whatsoever and is constructed entirely of glass and metal. Of course, that comes at the expense of weight — this thing weighs in at 1.1kg / 2.43lbs.
Drones can be useful tools in urban areas, where they're utilized for everything from news reporting to building inspections, but flying in these areas requires careful preparation. Here's what you need to know to do so safely.
Hasselblad has released a new cable release and USB double battery charger for its X1D medium format camera .
After a report published by NBC News, Flickr has taken heat for allegedly letting IBM 'scrape' photos for use in its facial recognition datasets. But the problem isn't what it seems on the surface.
March 15
Samyang has announced the impending arrival of the AF 85mm F1.4 FE lens for full-frame Sony cameras.
Some Photoshop shortcuts are simple and obvious. Others, not so much. Here are 15 shortcuts that are actually useful.
Twitter has redesigned its in-app camera for easier access from the timeline screen.
Independent cinema lens manufacturer SLR Magic has announced it will offer all of its existing MicroPrime range in the Fujifilm X mount and has even created a Fuji-specific 12mm lens.
We've updated our buying guides with three more cameras: the Canon EOS RP, Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1X.
March 14
CFexpress 2.0 cards will come in three different form factors, each of which will offer different maximum speeds.
Lensbaby has added a third tilt lens to its Optic Swap system, this time a 35mm lens, adding to the existing 50mm and 80mm options.
Sigma has released firmware updates for a number of its lenses as well as its EF-E adapter to address various errors and features with Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras.
We've added the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a6400 to our 'Best Cameras under $1000' buying guide. These two mirrorless models pack in a lot of features for just $900 body only.
March 13
Instagram, Facebook and other Facebook-owned services are down for users around the world.
Think Tank Photo has unveiled its new Vision series of shoulder bags, including the Vision 10, Vision 13 and Vision 15.
The OPPO Reno series will be launched on April 10 but some details have already been spotted on the web.
Insta360 has unveiled its latest camera, as well as a new VR headset app and a specialized smartphone cover that makes it possible to view 3D video on standard smartphones.
A fresh crop of ready-for-anything compacts has been added to our buying guide – just in time for Spring Break.
March 12
At the Hydrogen One launch RED promised a range of bolt-on modules designed to expand the device's feature set. However, there is now doubt if those modules will ever be released.
Due to growing concerns about drones around regulated airspace, no-fly zones in the United Kingdom will be more than four times larger than before starting March 13.
Huawei clearly hasn't learned its lesson and once again has been busted for trying to pass off DSLR photos as images taken with one of its upcoming smartphones.
A compact camera reached speeds of 264 miles per hour during a test to demonstrate the dangers presented by normal domestic objects flying around during tornado.
The Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 covers a range equivalent to 79-158mm when mounted on a GFX camera. It's also a medium-format Fujifilm shooter's longest zoom option for the foreseeable future – take a look at some sample shots.
March 11
Roger Cicala is a hard man to impress. His team tests a lot of lenses, but the new Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM looks like it's a cut above the average tele prime. His verdict? 'This is the sharpest lens we've tested. Period'.
Meyer Optik Görlitz has confirmed in a press release that a number of its lenses were slightly remodified and rebranded lenses from Chinese and Russian manufacturers.
Qualcomm has updated the imaging specifications of a range of its Snapdragon mobile chipsets.
Manfrotto has added four new carry-on-size camera bags to its Pro Light Reloader collection, each of which has its own little niche.
We spent a little more time with the Ricoh GR III out and about in Yokohama, updating our initial sample gallery to a total of over 50 images.
March 10
Go ahead and add laser tattoo removals to the list of things you shouldn't be filming with your digital camera.
Canon's EOS RP is the company's latest entry-level full-frame camera, and it happens to be mirrorless. The company's previous entry-level full framer was the EOS 6D Mark II, and so we decided to take a look at how they stack up for different types of photography.
March 9
In a blog post on its website, Flickr has announced new updates on Creative Commons images and a solution to accounts whose owner has passed away.
Most serious photographers are familiar with histograms, but what about waveforms? Chris and Jordan explain why this tool from the video world may just be the best way to judge exposure for still photos too – and why all cameras should have them.
March 8
This might be the most cringeworthy case of mistaken identity we've come across.
If you find your biceps bursting through the arm of your shirt at the end of a day’s video shoot you might be glad of something to make your gimbal feel a little less heavy. A project about to be launched on Kickstarter claims to have the answer – GimbalGun.
Almost four years since the original Q was launched Leica has unveiled the Q2, which adds a higher-resolution sensor, revamped interface and improved video capabilities. Here's everything you need to know about Leica's new luxury compact.
March 7
Godox promised the impending arrival of its Profoto A1 competitor late last year at Photokina 2018 and it appears as though it's just around the corner.
Yongnuo has shared more details about its Android-powered YN450 mirrorless camera and Cinema5D has taken an in-depth look at what's inside and what it's meant to be.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 earns itself an incredibly low repairability score of 3/10.
Google has temporarily disabled the Photos app for its Android TV platform after it discovered a bug in a number of devices that revealed the accounts of hundreds of users.
Leica has introduced the Q2, updating its predecessor with a higher resolution full-frame sensor, splash and dust resistance on par with the SL's and an updated OLED viewfinder.
The Leica Q2 has arrived on the scene and we've been busy pointing its 47MP full-frame sensor and 28mm F1.7 lens at as many subjects as possible. Initial impressions of image quality suggest excellent detail and ISO performance, but lackluster JPEG color.
Though it's a bit impractical for most photographers, the Leica Q2 is nevertheless a camera that will draw a lot of attention thanks to its good looks and street-shooter-friendly features. Here's a quick overview of the Q2.
March 6
Dubble Film has announced it's changing film suppliers and subsequently changing the name of some of its film stocks.
Researchers have developed a new web app, powered by artificial intelligence, that colorizes photos with incredible accuracy.
The latest version of DxO’s raw conversion software PhotoLab 2.2 brings compatibility for Canon’s EOS R mirrorless camera as well as the Nikon Z6, the EOS M50 and the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom drone.
The lens doesn't yet have a definitive price or date of availability, but based on Meike's other offerings, it should be a rather affordable option.
Over the past few days we've been sharing news and interesting products from the annual CP+ trade show in Yokohama, Japan. However, there's also a lot that goes on behind the scenes at a show like CP+. We've put together a short video that lets you join us here – at least in a virtual sense.
Canon's EOS RP may be small on the outside, but it's hiding a big 26MP full-frame sensor on the inside. We've been pushing forward with our full review and have updated our gallery with fresh shots, and have taken a look at how how it handles our studio test scene – see for yourself.
March 5
JetBlue is offering free flights for a year...so long as you remove all of your Instagram photos from your account.
A Huawei representative already some details about the P30 Pro camera ahead of the launch at the end of March.
Blackmagic has announced a second-generation URSA Mini 4.6K camera and a massive update for its Pocket Cinema Camera 4K that adds Blackmagic Raw capture.
Canon has been pumping out RF lenses left and right, and from the looks of it, they show no signs of slowing down.
Fujifilm's GFX 50R takes the image quality from the existing 50S model and wraps it in a new body with new controls and a lower price of entry. Is that enough to tempt you to pick one up for yourself? Find out how the GFX 50R performs in our full review.
Video monitor manufacturer SmallHD has launched Focus 7, a new seven inch on-camera model that features a 1000 nit display and which offers dual battery slots.
March 4
Judith Streng, a grandmother who was posing on an 'ice throne' in Iceland floated out to sea, only to be rescued by a boat captain who had rescue training.
The Relio² is a highly customizable portable lighting system for photography and other color-critical applications.
Popular YouTube channel 'How to Make Everything' went through the painstaking process of creating a camera lens starting with raw materials.
Actor Jason Momoa, who's known for his roles as Aquaman and Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones, is working on a 'special' project with Leica and has an impressive collection of his own.
SmugMug is addressing its most-requested feature from Flickr users — a new login process that gets rid of the need for Yahoo credentials.
A pair of photographers capture New Zealand's stunning Milford Sound region with the Canon EOS R, traveling by land, water and air.
March 3
DPTH uses artificial intelligence to create depth maps of existing images.
Olympus promised a 150-400mm F4.5 with built-in teleconverter back in January. It's an idea that starts to make sense when you see the prototype.
We're at CP+ 2019, where Tokina is showing its latest high-quality zoom lens for full-frame cameras, the Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF.
Nikon's booth at CP+ includes Z6 and Z7 cameras running firmware with Eye AF. We tried it out, side-by-side with the Sony a7R III, to see how they compare.
Panasonic is showing a mockup of the 10-25mm F1.7 Leica-branded zoom for Micro Four Thirds it announced back at Photokina. If nothing else it demonstrates Panasonic's belief in the system as a high-end format.
March 2
Costco will start shutting down the photo departments at a number of its locations across the United States.
The EOS RP is Canon's second full frame mirrorless camera, built around the new RF mount, and comes with an aggressive launch price of $1300. While there are some inevitable compromises to be made at this cost, Chris and Jordan discovered that there's a lot to like about this pint-sized full-framer.
While not strictly announced at the show, CP+ is one of our first chances to see Tamron's trio of full frame lenses: a 35mm F1.4 DSLR prime, an 17-28mm F2.8 for Sony E mount and an intriguing 35-150mm F2.8-4 for Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
Alongside the GR III, Ricoh is using the CP+ show in Yokohama Japan to give its customers a first look at the PENTAX-DA* 11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW, a high-performance zoom for APS-C.
We're at the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, where Cosina is letting customers get their hands on three fast manual-focus Voigtländer primes - two for Sony E-mount and one for Leica M. We took a closer look.
March 1
Apple has shared the ten photos it selected to be displayed on billboards and advertisements in cities across the world.
Thanks to AI-powered stabilization handheld exposures of up to nine seconds are possible with Spectre.
Canon USA has unveiled RAISE, an online photo platform that uses the power of AI to intelligently tag, sort and recommend photos.
Sony has announced it will introduce the next generation CFexpress memory cards this summer, promising read speeds of up to 1.7GBps and write speeds of 1.48GBps.
Network attached storage manufacturer Synology recently announced a new DiskStation model that aims to provide a lower price-point 5-bay NAS for photographers and small businesses. Here's a quick overview of the new model.
Ricoh is highlighting its commitment to the Pentax K mount by showing a mockup of its forthcoming D-FA* 85mm F1.4 lens.
The Ricoh GR III is one of the stars of the CP+ show in Yokohama. The 'touch-and-try' units were running firmware 1.0 so we took a closer look.
Sigma's MC-21 adapter allows 29 of Sigma's Global Vision lenses to be mounted on the Leica L-mount. We got hands-on and took a closer look.
It had to happen sooner or later.
Canon has used the annual CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan to showcase a limited edition gold version of its newest mirrorless camera and a collection of working concept models, first unveiled in 2018.
 |  |  |  |
| waterfalls by aarif from Wet | WoodDuck by RBFresno from f/8 and be there. | October Sunset by Acadie4Me from Camera creations.. | Soft by Minas_Eye from Alphabet soup II. Letter P for “Pastels" |
