Most major brands have ceased compact camera development and manufacturing. Getty Images Point-and-shoot cameras are dead, according to Nikkei. Not only has the market collapsed to a fraction of its former size but nearly every major manufacturer has either discontinued its compact range or just not made a new model in years. While smartphones get… Continue reading After a decade of decline, say goodbye to the compact camera
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Sony unveils a new way to protect images from theft, manipulation
Sony Sony has a new anti-forgery feature coming to the a7 IV mirrorless camera that adds a crypto signature to images as soon as they’re shot to prevent duplication or manipulation. It’s designed for corporate customers, so don’t expect your holiday snaps to be getting digitally signed any time soon. Still, it’s an interesting idea… Continue reading Sony unveils a new way to protect images from theft, manipulation
Take to the skies in style with the new Peak Design x Huckberry 30L travel pack
Retailing for $260, the expandable pack neatly organizes all your gear. Peak Design/Huckberry Photographers are familiar with the refrain, “how will I carry it all?”—all being the cameras, lenses, laptops, and other gear necessary for a good and proper adventure. Peak Design answered that question in 2018 with its original Travel Backpack. Now, the brand… Continue reading Take to the skies in style with the new Peak Design x Huckberry 30L travel pack
New gear: Sigma 20mm & 24mm f/1.4 full-frame primes
The new lenses will be available in E- and L-mount. Sigma You can start your week with some good news if you’re in the market for a wide-angle lens and shoot a full-frame E-mount or L-mount camera: Sigma has just announced two new Art-series, wide-angle primes—the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN and Sigma 24mm f/1.4… Continue reading New gear: Sigma 20mm & 24mm f/1.4 full-frame primes
Webb’s latest ‘distant star’ photo is actually… a slice of chorizo
Distant star or yummy snack?. Étienne Klein The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been sending home some pretty spectacular photos lately, from cartwheeling galaxies to the “Cosmic Cliffs” of the Carina Nebula. So when French scientist Étienne Klein tweeted a photo of the JWST’s latest work, the Internet was excited to embrace it. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Webb’s latest ‘distant star’ photo is actually… a slice of chorizo
Your drone may soon need a ‘digital license plate’ to legally fly
Marcin Kilarski/EyeEm/Getty This week, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled to uphold the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft or drone Remote ID rule. This is the rule that requires all drones heavier than 250g (0.55 lbs) or those flown for non-recreational purposes to broadcast a… Continue reading Your drone may soon need a ‘digital license plate’ to legally fly
Cosmic cartwheels: Webb captures the chaos of a galactic collision
This image is a composite from Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team We’re still feasting our eyes on the first set of jaw-dropping images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and already NASA is back with another cosmic hit. This time it’s a composite… Continue reading Cosmic cartwheels: Webb captures the chaos of a galactic collision
Here’s your chance to beta test a brand-new half-frame film camera
The new Alfie TYCH offers both automatic and fully manual shooting modes. Alfie Cameras UK startup Alfie Cameras is looking for beta testers for the Alfie TYCH, its under-development half-frame 35mm film camera, ahead of a planned Kickstarter launch this September. If you’re game to provide feedback on a weird and wacky new film camera,… Continue reading Here’s your chance to beta test a brand-new half-frame film camera
Canon: ‘The camera market has largely bottomed out’
Canon headquarters in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. Cristina Arias/Getty Canon sees rosier days ahead for its camera business. The company’s recently-released second-quarter 2022 financial results include a Q and A section that addresses questions about the brand’s future in photography. According to the document, Canon feels as if “the camera market has largely bottomed out at… Continue reading Canon: ‘The camera market has largely bottomed out’
Save up to $500 on some of Sony’s best lenses and cameras this week
Sony gear sale. Abby Ferguson Sony has led the way in the mirrorless realm, particularly regarding autofocus and hybrid shooting. But the impressive stats and features of its flashiest cameras and lenses come at a price. Of course, purchasing any bit of quality photography gear requires you to shell out cash, no matter the brand.… Continue reading Save up to $500 on some of Sony’s best lenses and cameras this week