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Ricoh denies rumors that it will stop using Pentax brand name
May 30, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
There has been a rumor going around that Ricoh will stop using Pentax brand name because it will lose the right to it. However, Ricoh…
Alter’s new flip up Rapid Filter System claims to do away with step-up rings
May 30, 2019
John Aldred
Alter has spent a couple of years testing and prototyping their new Rapid Filter System (RFS). Essentially, it’s a flip-up doohicky that attaches to your…
Sony’s “Step Up to Sony” summer sale offers up to $1,000 instant rebate savings
May 30, 2019
John Aldred
We’re always looking out for good deals at DIYP, as I imagine most of you reading this are, too. Well, Sony’s announced its “Step Up…
French website leaks the first photos of the 6K video-centric Panasonic Lumix S1H
May 30, 2019
John Aldred
Panasonic is expected to announce a new full frame Lumix camera tomorrow. The name “S1S” had been thrown around, but it seems that it’ll actually…
Canon has killed off the EOS 7D series, report says
May 30, 2019
John Aldred
Recently, word of a newly certified Canon DC126801 32-megapixel APS-C sensor came out. It was suspected that this might find its way into potentially upcoming EOS…
Photographer gets hit with the worst first pitch ever
May 29, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When photographing sports, you always have to be ready to catch the perfect moment with your camera. And judging from the Tuesday night ceremonial first…
Cameras of the future could have fake photo detectors built right in
May 29, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Image manipulation has never been easier or more accessible. From professional photo editing software to game-like apps on our phones, there are plenty of options…
Nikon confirms some authorised retailers were selling counterfeit EN-EL15b batteries
May 28, 2019
John Aldred
Last week, B&H emailed customers who’d purchased EN-EL15b batteries from them. They said that some of the batteries were “subpar”. It was suspected that this…
Sony takes the number two global ILC market share spot from Nikon
May 27, 2019
John Aldred
Sony’s report for the 2018 fiscal year is out, and amongst all of the usual mundane facts and figures is one particularly interesting piece of…
The Panasonic S1 & S1R have a “hidden” 10-bit 5K video mode with massive 200Mbps bitrate
May 26, 2019
John Aldred
Ever since the Panasonic S1 and S1R mirrorless cameras were announced at Photokina last year, there has been a lot of talk about their video…