News entries for July, 2013

 

 

The DJI Phantom is quickly becoming the quadcopter of choice for capturing low-cost but impressive aerial footage of the world. Along with being relatively inexpensive aerial drones -- DJI Phantoms retail for about $679 -- they're designed to be used with relatively inexpensive GoPro action cameras.

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We said it was coming, and it's here! Earlier this week we noted the imminent arrival of a new version of Photoshop Lightroom, squashing several bugs found at launch last month. Those bug fixes are now available for you to test, and they come accompanied by new camera and lens support, plus a number of new features. The new Lightroom 5.2...

 

 

Ever wondered what animals get up to when we're not watching? A wildlife video from Kananaskis Country park near Calgary has gone viral, thanks to the adorable view it's given us of a sleuth of bears using a tree for backrubs.

As cute as this video might be, there's actually a lot more going on here than a group...

 

 

Without much fanfare, Canon has announced a new, pocket-sized camcorder that has a few of us scratching our heads in confusion. The Canon Vixia mini camcorder is a tiny, wide-angle camcorder with an articulated touchscreen, a wide-viewing angle, and Wi-Fi. It will be available this September for $299.99.

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Happy Hump Day! We've found some fantastic deals on cameras, lenses and prints, including Sony NEX-7 cameras, the Canon EOS M and 60D and a refurb Nikon lens. We also found a great discount on the big new Sigma 120-300mm Sports lens. Plus, get 50% off on metal prints from AdoramaPix. As always, be sure to check...

Action camera maker Woodman Labs has just released updated versions of the Android and iOS apps for its popular GoPro camera line. Advertised under the tagline "Control. View. Share", the new versions let you do more than ever from your smart device, without fiddling with the camera itself.

Of course, you can still control your GoPro...

Good news, Android photographers! One of the most popular photo apps on Apple's rival iOS operating system will soon be coming to Android smartphones -- and if you're lucky, you can beta test it now. First released for the iPhone and iPad a little over a year ago, VSCO Cam combines a stylish, minimalist interface with a rich feature set...

 

 

It's seems almost as long of a road for the documentary "Finding Vivian Maier" to get its world premiere as it's been for its mysterious street photographer subject to find world recognition. The movie, which began as Kickstarter project in 2010, traces the life of Maier, a virtually unknown photographer whose...

 

 

Just last week, we shared an intriguing white paper from Canon on how the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF system in the Canon 70D is a massive improvement from other DSLRs for live view and movie focusing. Now a couple of video examples have popped up of the AF in action for movie mode, and the speed at which the system...

 

 

The SmugMug photo sharing service has just announced a mammoth overhaul to the look and feel of its offerings, radically changing not only the way your online portfolio will look, but also how it handles customization and image organizing.

SmugMug will be live streaming an unveiling of the new service at 10:30am...

 

 

The deals keep rolling in! This morning we found an awesome deal for a Canon PowerShot G15 bundled with the PIXMA Pro-100 printer, as well as sweet savings on a refurbished Nikon D600 body-and-lens kit. We've also found bargains on Sony Alpha DSLRs and NEX compact cameras, plus Rokinon and Tokina lenses. Time to...

Early last month, Adobe shipped Lightroom 5, a major update to its photographer-centric imaging application. The update had lots to love, with new features including smart previews for offline image editing, automatic horizon and perspective correction, and a more advanced healing brush. Unfortunately, with so much changing it also...

 

 

We're not particularly keen on selfie photography. In fact, we're not even sure whether selfie photography is photography at all. But we've come across some selfie photography that we really do like in the form of a new tumblr blog called "cop selfies." And it's about as good as selfie photography gets.

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We expect the technicians at Nikon Professional Services (NPS) to be pretty skilled at what they do but they're also fast. Very fast. In the below video, you can watch NPS service technician Kodai Matsumoto diagnose and repair a Nikon D4 in less than a minute.

OK, truth be told, it actually took Matsumoto just...

 

 

Just when you thought a football game couldn't have any more replays, rewinds, slow-mos, and general carrying on, the folks at NBC have added a new photographic tool to their arsenal. Starting with the Dallas Cowboys/Giants game on on September 8, both end zones will have full 365-degree camera rigs, capable of...

 

Pepto Bismol. Image © Matthew Cetta, used with permission

If you've ever processed your own film, the chemistry behind developing it can feel like alchemy. The developing, stopping, fixing, washing, and drying — all with perfect timing and motions — can be difficult to properly get your head around. But what happens...

For the last couple of decades, there's been an elephant in the digital darkroom. A joint announcement today from two of Japan's largest consumer electronics manufacturers -- Sony and Panasonic -- suggests that its days may finally be numbered, as the two companies work to create a more viable, long-term archival storage medium.

It has...

 

 

Canon once again updates its primary kit lens for APS-C cameras: the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is sold with the T5i, SL1 and 70D cameras, so it makes sense that they've put some thought into refining it. The result is a completely redesigned lens, with a new STM ("Stepping") motor which provides quick and...

 

 

Bundles, bundles and more bundles! Looking at the deals today, we seem to have found bundles for everyone, including bargain bundles on the Canon 6D and 5D Mark III, as well as the Nikon D3200 and Canon S110. We've also found a selection of other discounts on a variety of lenses and flashes. Be sure to check...