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Nikon Japan announces increased pricing for several products and “open pricing” for most lenses

Jan 16, 2023 John Aldred

This is a bit of an odd announcement. Well, partially odd. Nikon Japan has introduced new price revisions for a number of accessories with “open…



Netflix film set camera drone crash causes serious injury to actor’s face

Jan 16, 2023 Alex Baker

A well-known Taiwanese actor was disfigured recently when a camera drone crashed into his face. The incident happened on set for a Netflix film shoot….



Photo agency sues Twitter for $228.9 million over copyright infringement

Jan 13, 2023 Dunja Đuđić

Celebrity photo agency Backgrid has sued Twitter over copyright infringement after users uploaded thousands of its photos on the social media platform. Twitter reportedly received…



Viewbug Gigs lets you get paid for your photos of strangers

Jan 13, 2023 Dunja Đuđić

Photo community and a contest platform Viewbug has launched a new service that helps you make money by photographing strangers. It’s called Viewbug Gigs, and…



DxO releases 1,693 new Optics Modules adding corrections for the EOS R6 Mark II, A7R V, X-T5 and Sigma lenses

Jan 12, 2023 John Aldred

DxO has announced a big addition to its Optics Modules for its raw processing software, including DxO PhotoLab, PureRAW, FilmPack and Viewpoint. This new update…



Groundbreaking new AI wildlife cameras assist in saving endangered wildlife

Jan 12, 2023 Alex Baker

We’ve been so used to hearing about the downsides of AI that it’s easy to overlook the potential benefits. A pioneering new project has developed…



Milky Way Photography gear guide (2023)

Jan 12, 2023 Benjamin Barakat

Ever wanted to know what photography gear is the best for capturing stunning images of the Milky Way and our night skies? Well, look no…



Sorry film shooters, Kodak film is set to price jump by up to 40%

Jan 12, 2023 Alex Baker

Buckle up film shooters because things are about to get a whole lot more expensive. Or at least, they will if you insist on using…



Iran could use facial recognition to ID women without hijabs

Jan 11, 2023 Dunja Đuđić

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of Mahsa Amini protests in Iran. They started when the country’s morality police arrested the young…



Think tank release two sizes of SpeedTop crossbody camera bags with silent opening

Jan 11, 2023 Alex Baker

Think Tank has just announced two brand-spanking new cross-body camera bags. Called the SpeedTop Crossbody series, the bags come in two different sizes and boast…