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Could the price of a drone be set to rise in the US?
Feb 25, 2017
Daniela Bowker
Have a guess for me would you? Guess how many unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, there are in the US? Go on. Toss out…
These are Nikon’s 100th anniversary commemorative cameras & lenses
Feb 24, 2017
John Aldred
It’s not exactly a secret that Nikon is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. But what has kept many in suspense is exactly what camera…
This comical sketch shows the practical differences between photo and cinema lenses
Feb 24, 2017
John Aldred
Anybody who has ever tried to shoot video with a photography zoom lens understands the frustration it can cause. It seems natural to want to…
Watch: Siberian tigers take down a drone like it was a bird
Feb 24, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
We’ve seen the encounter of wild animals and drones, and what it looks like when a real bird takes down an electronic one. A recent…
This robotic studio eliminates the photographer to shoot fashion photos
Feb 23, 2017
John Aldred
We’re in a world where robots seem to be taking over many of our jobs. I’m not saying whether this is a good or bad…
Instagram now allows sharing multiple photos in a single post
Feb 23, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
After testing their “Album” feature in Android Beta, Instagram has now officially released it. It is now possible to upload up to ten photos or…
ADOX is building a new factory to produce photographic film, paper and chemicals
Feb 21, 2017
John Aldred
Founded as the world’s first photochemical factory in 1860, ADOX has had an interesting life. But as observed by Ilford, Kodak, and other companies, film…
Neural network turns your Pixelated, black and white gameboy photos into realistic portraits
Feb 21, 2017
John Aldred
Neural networks, deep learning, artificial intelligence, whatever term you prefer seems to be a very hot topic lately. Every couple of weeks there seem to…
Prices and specs announced for the new Irix 11mm f/4 lenses with glow in the dark markings
Feb 21, 2017
John Aldred
Last March, Irixi told us that they were working on an 11mm f/4 rectilinear lens. In September, DIYP even had the opportunity to play with…
2017 will be the year that film makes its big return
Feb 18, 2017
John Aldred
I just came across a very interesting set of interviews posted on Zorki Photo. In the post, photographer Stephen Dowling talks with the bigwigs at Ilford, Kodak,…