Nikon said it designed the Z9’s sensor; TechInsights says Sony made it. What gives?. Nikon The internet, or at least a portion devoted to digital photography news, is suddenly aflutter. A new report from the folks over at TechInsights just revealed the maker of the imaging sensor at the heart of the Nikon Z9 flagship… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 uses a Sony sensor, so what?
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European Union agrees on USB-C mandate for cameras, smartphones, and more
The new regulation will affect small- and medium- sized gadgets. Getty Images After a decade of attempts, the European Union has agreed to implement new regulations that aim to simplify the way you charge all electronics. The upcoming law mandates the use of USB-C chargers for smartphones, cameras, and more. And though it carries no… Continue reading European Union agrees on USB-C mandate for cameras, smartphones, and more
The Leica M-A ‘Titan’ is a $20K fully-mechanical, titanium rangefinder
The Leica M-A Titan is available for preorder now. Leica Leica just announced a new, limited edition, titanium version of the analog 35mm Leica M-A rangefinder dubbed the Leica M-A “Titan”. It comes with a titanium version of the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. With only 250 available, the camera and lens sets will retail for… Continue reading The Leica M-A ‘Titan’ is a $20K fully-mechanical, titanium rangefinder
Dubble’s new Cinema ISO 800 film adds motion-picture flair to 35mm
Cinema ISO 800 can be developed in C-41. Dubble Film With color film feeling impossible to find these days, even at the exorbitant prices it now commands, having a new option on the market is always a cause for curiosity and excitement. So, those with a penchant for nighttime analog photography and a cinematic flair… Continue reading Dubble’s new Cinema ISO 800 film adds motion-picture flair to 35mm
Meet Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Air
Photoshop running on the new MacBook Air. Apple Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicked off this week with the announcement of a new MacBook Air and first looks at macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9. It’s a giant stew of features and technologies meant to excite developers and prepare them for… Continue reading Meet Apple’s powerful new M2 MacBook Air
Best cameras for kids in 2022
Fujifilm Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera Check Price Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Best overall runnerup Nikon COOLPIX W150 Check Price It’s cheap enough that it won’t hurt too badly if it gets smashed or lost. Best action GoPro HD… Continue reading Best cameras for kids in 2022
Me(w)ow! Samsung’s new 200-megapixel smartphone sensor shot this larger-than-life-cat print
The feline in question. Samsung For the folks over at Samsung Semiconductor, the mighty megapixel reigns supreme. Not content to rest on the laurels of the 108-megapixel sensor it co-developed with Xiaomi back in 2019, the company launched the record-breaking 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP1 sensor late last year. In the process, it set a new benchmark… Continue reading Me(w)ow! Samsung’s new 200-megapixel smartphone sensor shot this larger-than-life-cat print
Google’s Imagen text-to-image synthesizer creates strikingly accurate ‘photos’
With Google’s text-to-image synthesizer, Imagen, users can dream up any possibility, including a corgi in a sushi house. Google Research, Brain Team A cute corgi lives in a house made of sushi. A dragon fruit wearing a karate belt in the snow. A brain riding a rocket ship heading towards the moon. These are just… Continue reading Google’s Imagen text-to-image synthesizer creates strikingly accurate ‘photos’
Canon’s new EOS R7 is already on backorder
Canon USA projects availability in late 2022. Canon The news of the Canon EOS R7 is barely out of the bag, but according to its manufacturer, getting your hands on one is likely to prove a challenge for the foreseeable future, despite the fact that the camera is still a couple of weeks from its… Continue reading Canon’s new EOS R7 is already on backorder
Finally, the Sony a6400 returns to production
Sony Between COVID-19 and all the supply chain issues that ensued, it’s been a pretty rough couple of years for consumer electronics makers. Thankfully, the world is now gradually returning to something approaching normalcy and that long-disrupted supply chain is finally, maybe, starting to bounce back. Some proof can be seen in Sony’s camera lineup,… Continue reading Finally, the Sony a6400 returns to production