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Canon mirrorless M-series finally goes 4K with EOS M50

The EOS M50 adds one feature that has been notably lacking from Canon’s mirrorless cameras until now: 4K video.
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Canon’s new automatic flash uses A.I. to perfectly bounce light onto subject

Canon's new 470EX-AI external flash uses artificial intelligence to simplify flash photography for beginners by automatically determining the best bounce angle.
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Fujifilm X-H1 reuses old tech, but is an entirely new camera

Fujifilm's new XH-1 mirrorless camera is a new flagship that improves upon the X-T2, especially when it comes to video. Although it borrows similar elements, it's the first Fujifilm camera to have five-axis stabilization.
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ProGrade Digital promises a failure-free card, but do you believe them?

Drawing on a combined 60 years of experience in the memory card industry, ProGrade Digital was founded with one goal in mind: To better serve the professional photographer and filmmaker community.
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How to pick the right memory card for your digital camera

Memory cards are all over the map -- a wide range of formats, sizes, and speeds. Some cards throw a bunch of numbers at you, while others may only list their capacity. Confusing doesn't begin to describe this, and if you've been looking for a new card for your camera or other device, chances are you've experienced this. We can help sort things out.
Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm retro-inspired X-A5 gets faster autofocus, 4K bursts

Wrapped in faux leather, the X-A5 continues Fujifilm's fascination with retro design, but a faster processor and new phase detection AF system make this a truly modern mirrorless camera.
SpiderLight camera holster

SpiderLight camera holster: Our first take

There may never be a way to make carrying a mirrorless camera as convenient as a phone, but the SpiderLight comes close.
GoPro Fusion, OverCapture

Fix it in post: OverCapture is now available for the GoPro Fusion

OverCapture is now available in the iOS version of the GoPro App, with an update for Android users coming later this month.
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New Olympic record: Getty publishes photos shortly after they’ve been taken

Planning helps Getty's team of photographers and editors at the Summer Olympics in Rio to shoot, upload, edit, and share images in as little as two minutes.
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This isn’t the end of printed photos, it’s the golden age

Printed photos are far from dead. In fact, both casual and professional photo printing can thrive in the digital age.
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Our princess is in a hotel on Boardwalk — Mario’s ‘Monopoly Gamer’ is here

Monopoly Gamer is much more than a re-skinned version of the classic board game, with new rules, unique player abilities, and boss fights.
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Leica’s new APO-Summicron lenses are made with portrait photographers in mind

Leica has announced pricing and availability on two additional lenses for the Leica SL full-frame mirrorless camera system.
D-LInk Covr 1203 Wi-Fi mesh networking

D-Link Covr brings reliable Wi-Fi to your 6,000-square-foot mansion

D-Link unveiled three new Wi-Fi products, each targeting a different problem common to home wireless internet: Security, speed, or coverage.
D-Link Wire-Free home security camera system

New home security camera from D-Link boasts 11-month battery

D-Link unveiled a total of five new smart cameras at CES, including a new wire-free home security camera system.
Insta360 6DOF light field camera prototype

Prototype Insta360 light field camera lets viewers move through the scene

Insta360 showed off a prototype camera at CES that could finally break into the realm of true VR, allowing viewers to move throughout a scene.
Removu K1 3-axis gimbal camera

Removu K1 is the first all-in-one 4K gimbal camera with a built-in LCD screen

The Removu K1 is a 3-axis gimbal camera that competes directly with the DJI Osmo, offering 4K/30, 1080p/120, and 720p/240 recording modes.
RightEye EyeQ autism test

RightEye EyeQ uses eye tracking to test for vision problems, brain injuries

RightEye EyeQ is a portable, automated eye-tracking test that leads to faster analysis and diagnosis of vision problems and brain injuries.
Wandrd Prvke 21 review

Wandrd Prvke 21 review

Combining functionality, durability, and style, the Wandrd Prvke 21 is camera bag you won’t be embar-rassed to wear on the trail or in the boardroom.
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These apps make booking a pro photographer as easy as hailing an Uber

Startups are disrupting how clients and photographers interact by embracing the on-demand approach used in the sharing economy.
3 words for paris interactive video

‘3 Words for Paris’ is an impressive and honest interactive video

This addictive, interactive video by two French filmmakers lets viewers explore unique aspects of Paris by entering three words that describe the city.
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Spice up your 360 videos and photos with VeeR Editor for iOS and Android

For iOS and Android, VeeR Editor provides creative editing solutions that first party apps often lack, including filters and stickers.
Nomad personal security device

The Nomad is a portable security solution you can take anywhere

The Nomad is a portable security solution that can watch over you and your belongings at home, on the road, and at your destination.
Polaroid Originals OneStep 2

Polaroid lives again with new brand and OneStep 2 instant camera

Polaroid Originals, a new brand from the people behind the Impossible Project, will sell both brand new and vintage Polaroid cameras.
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Wowza ClearCaster review

In our Wowza ClearCaster review, we take a look a purpose-built streaming box designed specifically to bring professional quality broadcasts to Facebook Live.
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Chinese optics company’s 12mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens has almost no distortion

The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is the widest f/2.8 lens with rectilinear correction ever made for full-frame cameras. Or in English, it's awesome.
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As wildfires raged, the Forest Service was capturing the immensity in VR

How do you attract a new generation of visitors? The U.S. Forest Service is luring them with engaging virtual reality.
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With the Super35 Zenmuse X7, DJI is now a full-on camera company

DJI's Zenmuse X7 is a Super35 aerial camera that could revolutionize high-end aerial cinema thanks to its impressive specs and small size.
Lumix G9

With world’s fastest autofocus, Panasonic Lumix G9 is a mirrorless powerhouse

The Lumix G9 sees dramatic improvements across the board, from a fully weather sealed body to an impressive new stabilization system.
Wacom Pen Pro 3D

Wacom’s new Pro Pen 3D looks to draw in artists and creative professionals

Wacom's new Pro Pen 3D is a three-button stylus built with 3D creatives in mind, but it will streamline workflow for 2D artists, as well.
Red Bull, Sound of Sport

Like music to your ears: Red Bull and DTS Audio show off the power of Headphone:X

The new series is a partnership with DTS, designed to show off its Headphone:X technology, which simulates surround-sound in a pair of regular headphones.
Olympus 17mm f/1.2 and 45mm f/1.2 lenses

Olympus reveals high-end 17mm and 45mm f/1.2 prime lenses

Olympus has announced two new prime lenses in its Pro lineup, a 45mm and a 17mm, both of which feature bright, f/1.2 apertures.
How to print digital photos

You shot the perfect photo. Here’s how to get the perfect print

Follow the right steps, and you’ll know how to print digital photos perfect every time, no matter the printer you’re using.
Ricoh Pentax Star series lenses

Ricoh shoots for the stars with new high-end Star series lens line

In 2018, Ricoh will launch the first two Star series lenses, offering the highest performance ever in Pentax K-mount lenses.
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Instagram now lets you live-stream together with a friend

Instagram has updated its live-streaming feature to allow users to invite a friend to go live with them, side by side.
Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 printer

Fujifilm’s new mobile printer makes square prints right from your phone

The Instax Share SP-3 SQ printer lets phone photographers turn their digital images into classic square prints.
Adobe MAX 2017 Sneaks

In sneak preview, Adobe shows off tech for automatically colorizing old photos

New tech in development at Adobe can automatically clone objects out of video and instantly colorize black-and-white images.
Canon G1X Mark III

With a sensor pulled from DSLRs, Canon’s G1 X Mark III is as advanced as compacts get

The G1 X Mark III uses a 24MP APS-C sensor until now only found in DSLRs, making it the Canon's flagship advanced compact camera.
Netgear Arlo Pro 2

Netgear updates its smart home camera line with the Arlo Pro 2

The Arlo Pro 2 gains increased resolution and new features, but stays fully compatible with the existing Arlo Pro system.