Edgertronic camera shoots Hollywood-style high-res, slo-mo videos, minus the big budget
A new camera developed by MIT-trained engineers can capture high-resolution, super-slow-motion video, but costs less than $5,000.
Weye Feye turns your smart device into a Canon, Nikon DSLR remote controller
The Weye Feye adds wireless support to select Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras, giving you remote control via an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.
New York Times paints portrait of a diverse America through the eyes of teenagers
The New York Times created a project where it asked more than 3,000 kids to submit photos that reflect the places and people of where they live.
Nat Geo magazine dedicates 125th anniversary to the photography that shaped its history
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, National Geographic magazine is dedicating its October issue entirely to photography and its contribution to the medium.
Nokia gets 2 famous smartphone-averse photographers to shoot with a Lumia 1020
Nokia collaborated with respected photographers David Bailey and Bruce Weber on a project using the Lumia 1020 on a photo shoot in New York City.
Fujifilm makes its X-series compact system cameras more attainable with new $600 X-A1
Barely three months after introducing the X-M1 compact system camera, Fujifilm shows off an even more affordable entry-level model, the X-A1.
Is medium format the new (old) frontier for camera makers, and why does it matter?
Rumor sites are reporting that both Nikon and Canon are working on medium format products. What is medium format, and why would it matter?
Canon captures fireflies in darkness with prototype high-sensitivity CMOS sensor
With a prototype camera built around a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, Canon was able to record and track fireflies in near darkness.
Made for 4K, SanDisk introduces two new Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards
Ideal for videographers, SanDisk's new 256GB Extreme Pro is a fast, durable, large-capacity CF card that's designed for 4K and Full HD video recording.
Official pictures of the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus unveiled its latest OM-D Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, the E-M1. Touted as a successor to the E-5 DSLR, the camera uses a new 16.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and a new TruePic VII image processor, with ISO ranging up to 25,000, 6.5 to 10 frames-per-second burst mode, and 1/8000th-second shutter speed. There’s also the hybrid Dual […]
Leica C may be a Panasonic LF1 with stylish new clothes, but it’s something you can afford
The Leica C is a rebadged Panasonic LF1, sharing the exact specs. But you get a beautiful design and a copy of Adobe Lightroom for $200 more.
App developers can take control of Sony’s cameras thanks to company’s new API
Sony has released a new API that would allow third-party developers to add support for Sony cameras into their smartphone and tablet apps.
A new kid called Oppo is poised to take on Samsung and Sony in the camera space
Oppo, relatively unknown Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer, is ready to take on Samsung, Sony, and other in the photography market.
Nikon’s new Coolpix cams won’t steal the show, but they offer boost in features
Nikon introduced two new Coolpix models, the P7800 and S02. Both are updates to existing cameras, but they have enhanced features and performance.
Fujifilm announces fast f/1.4 23mm premium lens for X-series compact system cameras
Fujifilm has added a new 23mm fast f/1.4 lens for its X-series compact system cameras, ideal for low-light shooting and bokeh background blurring.
Sony gives 4K content creation to the people with new FDR-AX1 Handycam
Seeking to dominate the 4K arena, Sony today unveiled the AX1 Handycam, a nearly $4,500 consumer camcorder that can shoot in 4K resolution.
A photographer documents the new San Francisco Bay Bridge from beginning to end
As a new span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge opens, the work of photographer Joe Blum, who has been documenting its construction, is being recognized.
Creating 3D is a cinch thanks to the Kúla Deeper accessory for DSLR cameras
The Kúla Deeper is an accessory that turns any DSLR into a 3D camera, using a simple frame with mirrors, plus a companion software called Kúlacode.
7 musicians who want you to put away the camera (or they’ll do it for you)
Due to the proliferation of smartphones, musicians are now enforcing bans on taking photos and videos during live performances.
Music festival in Poland to ban photography and video as part of a social experiment
The Unsound electronic music festival in Poland will ban attendees from taking photos and videos, including professional photographers from the media.
Kodak now making labels that affix to budget point-and-shoots and megazooms
Although Kodak's days as a digital camera maker are over when it exited the consumer market, its legacy lives on with Kodak-branded cameras from JK Imaging.
Panasonic ultra-wide 64:9 camera system captures an entire sports game in a single view
Designed for sports analysis, Panasonic's new camera system combines four 16:9 cameras to create one ultra-wide 64:9 panoramic view.
6 ways Canon could turn the PowerShot N into the social networking camera we want
Is the Canon PowerShot N concept worth saving? Hells yeah, but Canon’s going to have to put some work into it to make it a gangbuster. Here’s how.
Could expressing your religious views get you into legal trouble as a photographer?
The New Mexico high court ruled that a photographer, citing religious beliefs, discriminated against a same-sex couple in refusing to shoot their ceremony.
Like CPR and defibrillators, the DigiPod breathes new (digital) life into a film SLR
Currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, a developer in the U.K. has created a device that would turn your analog SLR into a digital camera.
New software in development at Cornell easily alters lighting conditions in post-edit
Researchers at Cornell University have developed new software that lets pros and amateurs easily alter the lighting conditions of a photo after shooting.
New high-style Fujifilm X100S and X20 introduce enhanced CMOS sensor and image processor
The Fujifilm X100S and X20 are not only beautiful and well-constructed, they utilize the company's improved CMOS sensor for improved performance.
Stepper motor in Canon’s new EF-S 55-250mm lens means no more AF noise in your videos
Designed for videographers using Canon APS-C DSLRs, the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM telephoto lens offers quiet operation thanks to the stepper motor.
Canon’s new printers and app let you print files directly from Facebook and Dropbox
Canon introduced two new Pixma printers a new app that lets users access and print directly from cloud-based services like Facebook, Evernote, and Dropbox.
Patent for Micro 4/3 lens hints at Konica Minolta re-entering the camera business
After discontinuing camera production in 2006, a new patent for a Micro Four-Thirds from Konica Minolta may hint that it's getting back into the business.
Canadian researchers create flexible camera that easily captures panoramas
Researchers at tat Queen's University in Canada have developed a camera that captures panoramas simply by flexing the screen.
Turn yourself into a collectible lifelike figurine with 60 DSLRs and a 3D printer
Using an elaborate setup of 60 DSLRs and a 3D printer a photo studio in Texas can create lifelike, 3D miniature figurine selfies.
12 art masterpieces from Getty Museum now available for high-resolution download
The Getty Trust has released 4,600 high-resolution images of pieces from its collection to the public for free, and can be used for any purpose.
Luxury cameras so expensive, you’ll need a down payment or second mortgage
Presenting six luxury cameras that are so expensive, you can probably buy a car (or two) for the price of one of these shooters.
4 legal victories that cemented a photographer’s right to snap
Photography is a fun pastime, but it could also get you into serious legal drama. Here are four court cases where a photographer's rights were upheld.
Digital camera system captures objects moving at 10-times the speed of sound
A company called MetroLaser has created a new digital high-speed camera system that can photograph objects traveling up to 7,500 miles per hour.