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Fujifilm reveals plans for firmware upgrade, three new XF lenses

The faster and more accurate autofocus introduced with the X-T2 will make its way to the X-Pro2 thanks to a firmware update coming this October.
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Leica-sponsored TV show will see photographers compete for a $166,000 prize

Leica is serving as the “exclusive technical provider” for a new European TV show called Master of Photography. The winner leaving 150,000 Euros richer.
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Video shows off the Fujifilm X-T2’s impressive autofocus compared to a DSLR

Two photographers set out to see just how Fujifilm's new AF system works by pitting it against Nikon’s full-frame D810 at a horse race.
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Light's L16 computational camera gets a wider zoom and double the internal memory

Citing feedback from preorder customers, Light has extended the zoom lens and doubled the memory on its L16 computation camera, slated to ship this summer.
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Insights, Instagram's analytics feature, now available to users

Instagram's highly anticipated in-app analytics feature is finally rolling out to users, but it has created some confusion.
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EOS 80D posts highest image-quality scores of any APS-C Canon

Canon's latest enthusiast-focused DSLR outranks every other APS-C DSLR from the company, including the higher-end 7D Mark II.
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The Octospot Dive Camera is an action cam built for doing one thing very well

Octospot puts a fresh spin on the action camera with its purpose-built Dive Camera. It's a niche product, and it's better because of it.
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This new AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 lens shines bright, outperforms pricier competition

Tokina's AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 lens just made it through the gauntlet of DXOMark testing with flying colors — at less than half the cost of first-party lenses.
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GoPro captures Wimbledon in VR, showcasing tennis from new POV

Wimbledon outlawed selfie sticks last year, but now the event is letting in VR camera rigs thanks to GoPro.
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Sigma 150-600mm firmware update fixes overexposure issue with Nikon D500

Sigma's 150-600mm telephoto zoom lens can overexpose images when paired with the company's 1.4x teleconverter on a Nikon D500. A firmware update fixes this.
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‘The Secret Life of Pets’ video straps a GoPro on a virtual chihuahua

Illumination Entertainment strapped a virtual GoPro to a virtual chihuahua in this hilarious and adorable promo for its upcoming animated film.
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Made for astronomers, this weather forecast is perfect for photographers, too

Designed for astronomers, Clear Dark Sky provides a weather forecast that happens to be equally useful for photographers.
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The incredible underlying technology of Snapchat’s selfie lenses

There’s a surprising amount of technology powering Snapchat's goofy and popular selfie lenses, and the company has a lot of money riding on their success.
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Eyefi issues ‘end of life’ statement for its older Wi-Fi cards due to outdated tech

The company is ending support for its older SD cards that use outdated technology, hoping to move users to its new Mobi cards.
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Hasselblad CEO: Zoom lenses are coming for X1D medium-format camera

Hasselblad CEO Perry Oosting stepped in to quell the rumor that the new, mirrorless X1D medium-format camera would not get native zoom lenses.
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DXOMark testing reveals EOS-1D X Mark II has the best Canon sensor ever

Canon's new flagship DSLR proves to be more than just a speed demon, demonstrating image quality improvements across the board.
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Unleash your full selfie potential with Idolcam

Idolcam is an integrated camera and three-axis gimbal that seeks to bring out “your inner idol” by providing high-quality, stabilized selfie videos.
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Hotkeys saves tons of time in Photoshop, and here's proof

Even if you already know using hotkeys is superior to pointing and clicking, this video provides irrefutable proof of just how much better it really is.
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Leica expands camera personalization program to include M Monochrom

It might be all black and white on the inside, but with Leica's expanded personalization program, the M Monochrom can now show a little flair on the outside.
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With #Stickers, Twitter offers a new way to have a little fun with your photos

With #Stickers, Twitter gives users a fun new way to decorate photos and interact with other users Images are automatically grouped by stickers used.
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Ansel Adams tells the story of his most famous photograph in never-before-seen footage

In this never-before-seen footage, follow Ansel Adams as he returns to the exact location where he shot the iconic “Moonrise over Hernandez, New Mexico.”
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Snapchat under fire for allegedly copying work of popular makeup artists

Snapchat is once again taking heat over its popular selfie filters, this time for allegedly copying ideas from popular makeup artists.
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No surprise here: Sony a6300 offers best image quality of any APS-C Sony

Sony continues to dominate the mirrorless camera scene with its latest flagship APS-C camera, the a6300, which pushes image quality to new heights.
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Shooting with Canon lenses on your Sony camera just got easier

With a new firmware update, Metabones brings Sony's "native" autofocus modes to its Canon EF to E mount Smart Adapters and Speed Boosters.
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Inspiring GoPro video celebrates unwavering spirit over physical ability

Two friends, one blind, the other armless, have planted over 10,000 trees in China to combat environmental destruction.
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Snoppa Go is a handheld stabilizer that directly controls a GoPro

Now on Kickstarter, Snoppa Go is an incredibly easy-to-use, handheld, three-axis stabilizer that powers and controls a GoPro Hero 4 camera.
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Farewell to a photography giant: Studio to stop producing huge Polaroid 20×24 film

Polaroid's 20x24 film has finally reached ihe end of the line. The sole supplier of the beloved large-format instant film will cease its production in 2017.
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Fotodiox launches affordable, flicker-free LED lights for photo and video

The new LED100WB constant light draws just 100w while outputting an equivalent of 400 and is flicker-free for high speed video up to 120 FPS.
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Watch how easy it is to use Photoshop’s new face-aware Liquify tool

Perhaps the most interesting new feature of Photoshop's latest update is the face-aware Liquify tool, which makes it easier than ever to edit faces.
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Go long: Nikon 1,200mm f/11 lens from 1974 shows up on eBay

Nikon makes some pretty great lenses today, but nothing that compares to this 1,200mm f/11 telephoto behemoth from 1974 that recently popped up on eBay.
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Bowens trades power for better color accuracy in new Mosaic2 LED panels

Offering significantly improved color accuracy compared to the original, Bowens' new Mosaic2 LED panels are aimed at pro photographers and videographers.
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Lightroom plugin allows for instant upload straight to Instagram

Tired of exporting photos and sending them to your phone before you can share to Instagram? The LR/Instagram plugin just made your day.
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Beautiful blur: gold version of Trioplan 'soap bubble' bokeh lens costs $3,500

With a limited run of just 10 units, Meyer-Optik is bringing out a truly limited-edition version of its unique 100mm f/2.8 Trioplan lens.
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Soviet-era Jupiter 21M lens yields sharp telephoto results on the cheap

A Russian-made lens from the Soviet-era, the 200mm Jupiter 21M was built for a different age but remains remarkably capable on modern digital cameras.
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Adobe Creative Cloud update brings new Content Aware features, boosts performance

Creative Cloud gets smarter, more efficient, and more integrated with Adobe's June update.
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Digital large-format photography just got easier thanks to Pentax

With Pentax’s latest Film Duplicator, it’s now easier than ever to turn 35mm, medium-format, and even 4x5 negatives into digital files.
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Your camera’s digital ‘fingerprint’ could prevent image theft and fight crime

Slight imperfections in the image sensor manufacturing process give every camera a unique "fingerprint" that is hidden in every photo it takes.
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Researchers discover the ugliest color in the world: Pantone 448 C

A research firm found find the most repulsive color in the world in order to make it harder to sell cigarettes: Pantone 448 C.