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

Cannonball! Dive in and show us your best water shots

The pond at Monet’s garden in France. Marissa Wu Pools, water parks, beaches, rivers, lakes: Summer is the season to live by the water. It’s the stuff of childhood memories—family vacations, seafood feasts, and bright pool noodles floating under the hot estival sun. This week’s theme invites you to dive in and share your favorite… Continue reading Cannonball! Dive in and show us your best water shots

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

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’

The mountains are calling: Show us your best photos of the great outdoors

Mendocino Headlands, California. Marissa Wu There’s nothing quite like a summertime hike through the mountains or a peaceful walk on the shores of a favorite lake. Warm weather is the ultimate motivator to get outside and enjoy a little nature. That’s why this week’s Photos of the Day challenge is all about putting on your… Continue reading The mountains are calling: Show us your best photos of the great outdoors

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