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RED has been granted a new patent covering Compressed RAW in all video-capable devices including smartphones

Dec 2, 2022 John Aldred

The words “RED” and “patent” are pretty familiar bedfellows. They’ve used their raw video patents to strongarm every other camera manufacturer from being able to…



Nikon suspends sales of Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S due to orders that “exceed our expectations”

Dec 2, 2022 John Aldred

I don’t know how long camera manufacturers will continue to think that we believe their “we didn’t know it was going to be so popular!”…



FoCal goes mobile with their new iPhone and Android app for lens autofocus calibration anywhere

Dec 1, 2022 John Aldred

The shift to mirrorless has largely helped to eliminate one of the biggest issues of DSLRs; Focus calibration. And although mirrorless is now selling at…



Unusual image of Hawaii’s erupting volcano Mauna Loa shows rare lava light pillars

Dec 1, 2022 Alex Baker

A spectacular image was captured showing both the lava flows from erupting volcano Mauna Loa and some light pillars. The image was captured by one…



This poor baby monkey is one of 25 images you can vote for to win the People’s Choice Award Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022

Dec 1, 2022 Alex Baker

The public is invited to vote for their favorite image in the People’s Choice Award in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year. For the…



The best photo upscaling AI in 2022. Compared.

Nov 29, 2022 David Williams

It’s time for another software battle! So far, we’ve compared AI photo sharpening and AI photo noise reduction. Next up, is AI photo upscaling, and…



Does it matter that the viral snow leopard images are fake? Yes, and this is why

Nov 29, 2022 Alex Baker

I do love a bit of a storm in a teacup, especially when it gets the photography world a little bit ignited. This story definitely…



Balenciaga won’t sue the photographer behind the controversial kids and BDSM props campaign

Nov 29, 2022 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Fashion company Balenciaga came under fire recently after publishing a campaign featuring children and BDSM props. After threatening legal action against creatives behind the photos,…



This 17-minute video takes a geeky deep-dive into film camera communication and automation

Nov 28, 2022 John Aldred

One of my favourite channels to watch on YouTube is Technology Connections. In each video, our host takes us on a journey through the histories…



Photographer captures dramatic human face in wave on the Great Lakes

Nov 27, 2022 Alex Baker

An Ontario photographer has captured the perfect impression of a spooky human face in a giant wave on Lake Erie. It’s so impressive, that at…