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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.

Aputure Launches STORM 1200x: A New Standard in Film Lighting

Aputure has introduced the STORM 1200x, a high-output, versatile point-source light designed for film and photography professionals. The STORM 1200x is the first product in Aputure's new STORM family, featuring a groundbreaking BLAIR light engine that significantly enhances white light quality across a wide color temperature range. This fixture promises exceptional performance for a variety of professionals, including cinematographers, videographers, lighting technicians, and photographers.

Canon Unveils the EOS C80: A 6K Full Frame Cinema Camera for Filmmakers

Canon has announced the new EOS C80, a 6K full frame cinema camera designed for filmmakers who need advanced features in a compact package. This new camera offers impressive capabilities including a back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, triple-base ISO, and advanced autofocus technology, making it a powerful option for both professional and enthusiast videographers.

Apple to Roll Out Apple Intelligence Across iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple has announced that its new personal intelligence system, Apple Intelligence, will begin rolling out next month with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. This new system integrates generative models with personal context to deliver personalized, private, and useful intelligence across Apple devices.

Apple Announces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Enhanced Camera, Apple Intelligence, and Improved Durability

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, showcasing several new features powered by the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence. Both models offer improved camera capabilities, extended battery life, and a more durable design. With upgrades to the camera system, Apple is focusing on enhancing both everyday photography and professional-level capabilities, while also integrating Apple Intelligence to streamline user tasks and improve privacy.

Apple Announces iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: New Features, Improved Camera, and Enhanced Performance

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the latest additions to its Pro lineup. Powered by the A18 Pro chip and introducing a host of new features, these devices aim to enhance user experience with larger display sizes, improved camera capabilities, and longer battery life. Both models are equipped with Apple Intelligence, a personal system that uses generative models for tasks while ensuring privacy through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute.

Mylio Adds SecureCloud to Its Offerings for Photographers

We've covered Mylio products before; recently, they relaunched their Mylio photo manager. Think of Mylio as having some of the features of the Lightroom catalog, with some higher-end features as seen in Peakto. Now the company has just announced Mylio SecureCloud (powered by Backblaze), a cloud storage service the company says is born from a simple idea: our digital memories and important files deserve the highest level of privacy and control.

Sigma Announces 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary for Canon RF Mount

Sigma has announced the pricing and availability of the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary lens for the Canon RF Mount system. Originally launched in October 2023 for L mount, Sony E mount, and Fujifilm X Mount, the lens will now be available for Canon RF Mount users in late September 2024.

Tamron Introduces the 50-400 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Nikon Z Mount

Tamron has announced its newest lens, the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD ($1,299 USD / $1,749 CAD), the next level in the ultra-telephoto room for the Nikon Z mount. This lens is Tamron’s challenge to the 100-400mm lens currently on the market. This lens will be smaller and lighter with a wider angle of view, allowing for more versatility, coming in at a length of 7.3 inches and a light weight of 41.6 oz. It is equipped with Tamron’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) Linear motor, which allows for excellent quietness and responsiveness. It is paired with Tamron’s proprietary VC (vibration compensation). This lens will offer all photographers a unique choice and versatility for almost all shooting scenarios.

ProGrade Launches More Affordable CFexpress Type A Cards

ProGrade Digital makes a wide range of memory cards, targeting their products at the professional market. While their Iridium line of CFexpress Type A cards have already shown fantastic performance in my hands-on review, the combination of their blazing speed and larger capacities left them with a higher MSRP (although still at a good price per GB, to be clear). With the Gold line, ProGrade is bringing many of the desirable features to a lower pricepoint and capacity.

Adobe Announces Integration of Lightroom and Frame.io

Adobe has announced an integration of camera hardware and software that will be a game changer for news and event photographers. Beginning today as a beta implementation, photographers using a camera with C2C (camera-to-cloud) technology built in will be able to upload images from their camera into Frame.io, where images can be instantly edited using Adobe Lightroom. This workflow will allow a photographer to shoot an all-day event without stopping to download images onto a computer. Culling, editing, and delivery can be handled by an off-site editor anywhere.

DwarfLab Announces New Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope

Following the success of the very popular Dwarf II Telescope, DwarfLabs has announced the brand-new and upgraded Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope. This compact and portable telescope is very exciting and is currently set to ship this September.

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U.S. Sues Adobe for Hidden Fees and A Confusing Cancellation Process

It hasn't been a good couple of weeks for software giant Adobe. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing the company for violations of U.S. consumer protection laws, what it deems "hidden termination fees" and an overly complicated process to cancel your Adobe services. The complaint centers around Adobe's Creative Cloud offering, which bundles various software products.