Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.
Today, Camera Bits released the new version of their fast image viewer, Photo Mechanic 6. They are now teasing a limited public beta for a long-requested catalog add-on feature which will be called Photo Mechanic Plus.
In rare form from Sony, they have now delivered impressive new features to the flagship a9 mirrorless full-frame camera with firmware version 5.0.
Like London buses, you wait years for a standard f/.0.95 prime lens, and then, two come along at once. Russian lens manufacturer Zenit has just unveiled the Zenitar 0.95/50, a super fast, manual focus 50mm prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras with an aperture wide enough to swallow planets.
Every year, National Geographic hosts some of the biggest photography contests available to everyone. The annual Travel Photo Contest is now accepting entries through May 3, and it is worth it to submit entries early.
In case you were holding your breath, were on the fence, or just needed another excuse to take a look at Nikon's mirrorless Z 6 or Z 7 model, now your purchase includes the FTZ adapter for free when purchased within the US.
Do you like free stuff when you make a new purchase, especially stuff that you might be purchasing anyway? If you're buying either the Nikon Z6 or Z7 through B&H, you'll also receiving a free XQD memory card (and camera bag) to go with it.
I like beer. I like film. I like beer and film together, especially when you can process film with beer!
Do you need to put together a mood board or share some ideas with regards to the location you're looking for? Soon, it'll be possible to draw some lines and have it generated by AI. This video shows what's to come.
A new feature-length documentary from American filmmaker Michael Rowley documents the experiences of a photojournalist living and working in the Aida Refugee Camp who uses cameras to educate and inspire a new generation of Palestinians.
Visitors to the newly-opened Hudson Yards, which is the largest private real estate development in the US, features a giant structure called Vessel. The 16-storey building is open to the public – but by visiting, you agree to hand over the copyright of any photos taken while there, and in doing so permit the company to use the images royalty-free worldwide.
The renown filter brand LEE introduced a newly designed filter holder: LEE100 with lots of adapters, making it modular while keeping the new design compatible with all existing adaptor rings and filters.
If you travel with gear, you know one of the most important rules to follow is to carry on all the cameras and lenses and pricey equipment you can. The expanded line of Manfrotto's Pro Light Reloader carry-on trolleys are designed to meet these needs of traveling creators.
Today, the social media service is rolling out Checkout on Instagram that will allow users purchase products from select business accounts directly on the app.
Today, Apple announced updated tablets in the iPad Air and iPad mini lines. Both new iPads feature improvements to speed, multi-tasking, display technology, Pencil support, and more.
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford and The Capital Group Foundation have announced that The Center has been gifted a collection of photographs by some of the most esteemed photographers working in the United States throughout the 20th century: Ansel Adams, Edward Curtis, John Gutmann, Helen Levitt, Wright Morris, Gordon Parks, and Edward Weston.
Offering to revolutionize how people shoot home movies in their bedrooms, one tech company has released a wearable camera that attaches to the penis, guaranteeing a unique position from which to film the most intimate of encounters.
Samyang keeps trucking along with their new lens announcements, and this time they have something to share with Sony mirrorless shooters.
Loupedeck+ is a photo and video editing console built to speed up workflows by placing all the controls right at your fingertips. As its next step in productivity, Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Audition are now being integrated.
Today, Lensbaby unveiled a new optic for their Composer Pro II, giving a wider field of view while retaining the unique slice-of-focus look these lenses are known for.
A woman was left requiring medical treatment after she climbed over a barrier at a zoo in order to take a selfie and was mauled by a jaguar. The incident happened at Wildlife World Zoo near Pheonix, Arizona.
Insta360 had a solid 360 camera on their hands with the Insta360 ONE X the company launched late last year. Now, the company’s taking that concept one step further, introducing the new Insta360 EVO that features both 360 and 180-degree 3D photos and videos.
Out with the old and in with the new. Now that Canon has updated their 400mm and 600mm lenses into the III series, B&H has discounted the previous long-time kings of sporting events and wildlife portraiture.
"You get what you pay for," they say. Well, not this time at least.
Following on from his controversial video about Steve McCurry’s iconic Afghan Girl video, Tony Northrup has published an update on YouTube, and the original video is now online again.
A few days after the news that Flickr is rolling out a new login that forgoes the Yahoo account requirement, the company now shares two more updates to the photo sharing platform.
Camera Bits has announced that a major new version of Photo Mechanic is on its way to being released March 25.
The nifty fifty has a permanent place in many photographers’ camera bag but this nifty fifty is definitely not so thrifty: Minnesota’s National Camera Exchange store has a rather special Leica lens for sale at a mere $53,999.99.
Residents in London’s affluent Notting Hill are complaining that their streets are becoming overrun with Instagram influencers staging photoshoots.
Following on from rumors last year, Yongnuo has announced that it will be releasing a mirrorless camera featuring 4G connectivity, an Android operating system and a Canon EF lens mount. It offers a 5” touch screen, shoots 4K at 30 fps, and allows users to share content on the fly.
Today, Meike announced their latest full-frame E-mount lens with the 85mm f/1.8.
Phase One is having a sale on their latest Capture One Pro Sony 12 photo editing and cataloging software. If you only shoot with Sony cameras, pick up a perpetual license for $109 today.
How would you like your work and vision turned in to an inspiring movie for everyone to see, combined with a photographic assignment that will see you and a person of your choosing flown out to a destination in North America? This contest gives you all that and more!
No one enjoys having a Yahoo account, especially not after the security issues they've faced, but it's long been a requirement for joining and using Flickr. This is not so anymore, starting today.
When 5 inches isn't enough, SmallHD now brings a 7-inch on-camera monitor to videographers with the FOCUS 7.
The new generation memory card from Sony will not only support high speeds for reading and writing, but is designed to withstand physical torture, which sometimes happens when it's used in professional and industrial environments.
A grandmother posing for a picture on an "ice throne" was swept out to sea and had to be rescued by a passing boat, but she's taking the ordeal quite well.
Expand your Sony E or Micro Four Thirds lens set for as low as $289 with these fast f/1.4 prime options from Sigma.
In a surprising announcement this week, Canon U.S.A. took the wraps off their first online photo community, RAISE. While we are all surely familiar with the photo community concept, Canon U.S.A. has made it much more interesting by the integration of artificial intelligence.
If you’ve been a fan of VSCO’s Lightroom presets, one of the company’s original co-founders has branched out and is releasing his own pack of presets, each of which automatically detects your camera type and color temperature.
Today, Leica has announced a fast new wide-angle prime lens, the APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Today, Samyang has announced their first two lenses coming to RF mount: an ultra-wide angle 14mm f/2.8 and a telephoto 85mm f/1.4.
If you've been looking for a good wide angle zoom lens or an internal SSD drive to speed up your work, today is a great day to pick up one or both.
It appears that Instagram is developing a major new feature: “Collections” of saved posts that can be publicly viewed.
There’s no doubting the “Shot on iPhone” campaign has been successful for Apple, and the 10 winners of the latest contest showcase the best photos taken all around the world using iPhone devices from the 7 to the XS Max.
In 2018, Leica, Sigma, and Panasonic formed an alliance that would allow the latter two companies to develop products utilizing Leica's L-mount standard. Today, Sigma has announced plans to bring 11 of their popular Art lenses to L mount, as well as sell a new Canon EF-to-L and Sigma SA-to-L mount converter.
Today's B&H Deal Zone has you covered if you've been wanting to expand battery life and improve ergonomics for your favorite camera. Save up to 50 percent today only.
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin accept the award of best documentary feature for “Free Solo” at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24.
In the first of eight new lens announcements coming in the spring of this year, Samyang has unveiled the XP 10mm f/3.5 ultra wide-angle prime lens for Canon and Nikon full-frame DSLRs.
Just a few years back, AirVuz (air-views), a very popular place to share drone videos, has started their own Annual Drone Video Awards. With over $10,000 dollars in prizes, the winners of their second annual festival were announced yesterday.
The next generation of Ricoh GR-series cameras will begin shipping next month on March 18 for $899.95. These fast, compact cameras are favored by street photographers who value the small size with a comparatively large sensor, while also benefiting from a fixed wide-angle 28mm f/2.8 (35mm equivalent) prime lens.
