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The Lumenati CS1 is a cinematic smartphone case aimed at bringing a more enjoyable experience to shooting video. Designed by Lumenati, a collection of filmmakers, animators, and designers in Denver, Colorado, the CS1 looks to “combine the technological features of a digital device with the cool design, ergonomic ease and natural narrative that the lo-fi classic camera is known for.” Basically, it transforms your iPhone 6 into an old-school cinema camera.

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COOPH just released this fun little 3-minute video that shares 8 tips, tricks, and ideas for smartphone photography. It’s a dose of inspiration for getting creative with the camera in your pocket.

Here’s a quick rundown of the ideas demonstrated by... more

In response to struggling film sales, Fujifilm has repeatedly discontinued unprofitable lines and raised prices over the past several years. The company has now announced its latest round of price increases and film discontinuations in an attempt to make sure that its popular and profitable films can live on.

Here’s a chart showing the films that will see 20% price increases starting in October 2015.

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Fans of Microsofts Photosynth technology may be a bit disappointed to learn that the company is retiring their mobile applications for iOS and Windows Phone. Microsoft wont be ditching their entire... more

Early on in my street photography career, I went on YouTube and searched for some inspiration on other street photographers. I came across the work and approach of Bruce Gilden, who absolutely blew me away. He would photograph people at very close proximities (about an arm’s-length away),... more

The fourth iteration of Sony's Cyber-shot RX100 series brings a host of high-speed features from super slow-mo movies to 4K video with virtually no rolling shutter. It all stems from the RX100 IV's 20MP stacked CMOS sensor and the additional room for high speed circuitry that the design allows. Our full review is well under way; for now take a look at the first installment.... more

My name is Will Chao, and I’m a wedding photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. Im a huge fan of large aperture lenses. I shoot every lens almost 100% of the time at the maximum aperture possible. At any given wedding, over 90% of my photos are taken with 35mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1... more

Dear PPA,

You know that I have had nothing but mad love for you. Even as I typed those words, I made a peace-sign with my fingers and thumped them against my chest. Im street like that.

I dont want to say how long Ive supported you with dues, but the number rhymes with firty. And Ive been happy to do so. (Although, seriously, if I added up all the money spent on dues and competition and conventions, I could probably have a really nice condo on the beach right now with... more

Photographer Randall Armor recently wrote an article about the war on photographers in which one scary ‘P’ word is being thrown around: the accusation of being a pedophile. News stories like the one above don’t help the cause.

The 3-minute segment features an interview with a mother who called her local news station’s whistleblower hotline. She says she and... more

Want to experience what it’s like to travel into North Korea? Photographer Aram Pan, best known for his 360-degree panoramas, has just released the world’s first every 360 video... more

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