Lomography to satiate impatient analog film lovers with new instant camera
Lomography, the purveyor of all things related to analog photography, steps further into instant film with its new Lomo'Instant camera.
Vivian Maier, Chicago nanny turned seminal American photographer, was also a filmmaker
Vivian Maier has been hailed as one of the great American photographers of the 20th century, but Maier also shot 8mm film of Chicago street scenes.
‘100 Years of Leica’ auction marks renown camera maker’s anniversary with rare items
This year, Leica celebrates its 100-year anniversary. To commemorate, the WestLicht auction house in Austria recently sold off 100 highly rare Leica items.
GPS, drones, microwaves and other everyday technologies born on the battlefield
War is hell. But military struggles throughout the past century have produced one unforeseen bright side: Many of the consumer technologies we know and love today can trash their roots to the battlefield.
Kansas photographer turns violent storms into beautiful time-lapse cinematography
Photographer Stephen Locke puts a cinematic approach into the time-lapse videos of storms that he captures.
Otto is the Raspberry Pi camera that insists you hack it, so it can do awesome new things
Otto is a Raspberry Pi-based camera that can be customized. The camera has a crank that lets you create animated GIFs.
Already an action cam juggernaut, GoPro plans to go public and grow even bigger
GoPro announced that it has filed the paperwork for its initial public offering, paving the way for the company to public.
Bentley shoots promo video for $300K Mulsanne using iPhones that cost a fraction
Bentley created a short film that highlights the design and technology features of its $300,000 Mulsanne, shot entirely with iPhones.
This formation of a supercell is so stunning, only Mother Nature or CGI could produce it
A group of storm chasers captured footage of the formation of a supercell thunderstorm that looks so stunning, you'd think it was created using CGI.
Draw! Sony’s record-setting Alpha A6000 guns down Fujifilm in an autofocus duel
With an autofocus system that delivers speeds of 0.06 seconds, Sony claims its new Alpha A6000 is the world's fastest. We tried it, and it's seriously fast.
Nikon’s new lighter, tougher 400mm super-telephoto lens will cost you $12,000
No, Nikon's new 400mm lens is not for the casual DSLR user. But for professionals, Nikon says they'll get best optics and image quality.
Canon puts out 2 new ultra-wide-angle lenses, plus all-white version of Rebel SL1 DSLR
Canon adds two new ultra-wide-angle lenses to its EF and EF-S lineups . In addition, Canon launches an all-white version of the EOS Rebel SL1.
Slapping a lens on Samsung’s new NX Mini is like bolting a tank barrel on a Fiat
Billed as the world's thinnest compact system camera, Samsung's NX Mini is more pocket camera than one that uses interchangeable lenses.
Company behind popular VSCO Cam app gets $40 million investment to lead new initiatives
The company behind the popular VSCO Cam photo editing app has received a $40 million investment from Accel Partners, an early investor in Facebook.
World’s largest photograph requires an aircraft hangar to accommodate its size
The Smithsonian is exhibiting the world's largest photograph, which was created using an abandoned aircraft hangar that was converted into a pinhole camera.
Fujifilm puts stronger sensor and faster hybrid autofocusing into new X-E2
Fujifilm's new X-E2 uses the latest X-Trans CMOS II APS-C sensor for enhanced image quality and hybrid AF with phase detection for fast autofocusing.
Sony’s wicked A77 is back with a crazy 79-point autofocus system in the Mark II
Sony launches the A77 Mark II, a new enthusiast/pro DSLR with an enhanced autofocus system and fast continuous burst mode than its predecessor.
Canon’s flagship PowerShot G1 X gets new large sensor, 5x zoom, wireless, and more
Canon's PowerShot G1 X received a bit of an overhaul. Dubbed Mark II, the new high-end point-and-shoot has a newly developed sensor among its new features.
SunBriteTV cuts the fat, tames the heat with next-gen weatherproof LED HDTVs
By switching to LED panels and using a new heat-management system, SunBriteTV's latest outdoor HDTV is 50-percent slimmer, and also brighter and lighter.
Update: Cinetics Axis360 motorized tripod wraps up on Kickstarter, last chance to chip in
The Axis360 from Cinetics is an affordable, compact motorized tripod system that automatically pans, tilts, and slides your camera to create smooth videos.
Samsung NX30 gets hybrid AF, improved display and viewfinder, dual-band Wi-Fi
Samsung's NX30 is a evolutionary model from the NX20. While imaging specs remain the same, the NX30 has hybrid autofocusing and other feature improvements.
Now Google Street View lets you rewind time to the good old days (of 2007)
Google has added time travel to Street View. Well, virtually, that is. You can now look at past images for a particular location, as far back as 2007.
Lensbaby brings ‘sweet spot’ focusing to the iPhone with new lens accessory
Lensbaby brings its unique "sweet spot" focusing effect to the iPhone, with a new accessory lens that attaches magnetically.
Nikon is staying true to its camera heritage, looks to emerging markets for new money
Nikon's president says the company will stick to the camera business and look to emerging markets like Brazil and India for new revenue.
Nikon pays homage to its classic F SLRs with the cool retro-inspired Df full-frame camera
Nikon's new Df full-frame DSLR doesn't just look like a vintage camera, it acts like one, too. Inside, it has all the features of a modern pro camera.
Toshiba’s U3 MicroSD cards are fast enough to handle 4K video, still tiny and easy to lose
Toshiba has unveiled the world's fastest MicroSD card. These U3-designated cards can support 4K, 2K, and live video broadcast recordings.
Flickr updates iOS, Android app with vastly improved experience and features
Flickr has updated its mobile app, making it more in-line with other photo apps (filters, short videos, sharing) and giving it an improved user experience.
Canon’s new baby DSLR may be world’s smallest, but isn’t short on performance
With a body that's more than 20 percent smaller and lighter, Canon's new EOS Rebel SL1 is geared toward first-time DSLR buyers who want something compact.
Second time’s the charm? Nikon revisits Android with the Coolpix S810C
Nikon has announced the second-generation of its Android-based Coolpix, the S810c, with new specs and updated version of Android.
Ricoh to make only a thousand limited-edition Pentax Q7 Premium Kits, includes 4 lenses
Ricoh announced that the Q7 Premium Kit, a special-edition version that comes with several lenses and accessories, will also be highly limited.
Are ‘Shelfies’ the next big trend? Google adds shareable selfies to Gmail
Nope, the Shelfie is nothing more than part of a joke from April Fools' Day-loving Google, but it does mark Gmail's 10th anniversary.
Olympus Stylus SH-1 keeps its 24x zoom steady by employing an advanced 5-axis system
Olympus' new Stylus SH-1 utilizes a 5-axis image stabilization system, which is particular useful with the SH-1's long 24x optical zoom.
GoPro shows you what kayaking off a waterfall looks like, from 4 gnarly angles
The latest video from GoPro shows extreme kayaker Dane Jackson going off a waterfall, seen from various angles. The video was made entirely with GoPro cams.
Canon’s latest campaign in Australia touts no products, focuses on eye of the beholder
Canon in Australia has launched a new advertising campaign, starting with a beautiful teaser video and the hashtag, #whatdoyousee.