The Pentax K-70 is a mid-level DSLR that takes the basic architecture of their existing K-S2 and adds a new 24MP AA-filterless CMOS sensor with on-sensor PDAF, and a slew of other improvements. The sensor is cradled by Pentax's famous 'Shake Reduction' in-body image stabilization system, and is protected from the elements thanks to weather-sealing and dustproofing. Clever use of the 'SR' unit enables the Pentax to perform a few tricks, such as the AA-filter simulator that reduces moir... more
Nikon’s high-end camera division hasn’t been doing so hot these days, and now a new reports claims that Nikon will be cutting about 1,000 jobs in Japan, which represent about 10% of the company’s total workforce. Nikon, however, quickly issued a statement denying the report.
Nikkei, the world’s largest financial newspaper,... more
Xiaomi Redmi Pro quick review: dual-cam on a budget
Dual-cameras are all the hype in 2016 and we have seen several high-end smartphones with the technology being launched in the past months, including the Huawei P9, LG G5 and, most recently, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. While... more
Three of the four Canadian filmmakers who were caught roaming onto Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic hot spring have pled not guilty to charges of foot travel in a thermal area and disorderly conduct. Hamish McNab Campbell Cross was the only member of the group representing clothing brand High on Life to plead guilty to his charges. He'll pay a fine of $8000 and accepts a five year unsupervised probation.
The remaining three have received court-appointed lawyers and may face... more
Photos from the Sir Elton John Collection at Tate Modern
Man Ray 1890-1976, Glass Tears 1932. Photograph, gelatin silver print on paper. 229 x 298 mm. The Sir Elton John Photography collection Man Ray Trust/ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2016
Londons Tate Modern gallery is about to host an exhibition of modernist photography drawn entirely... more
Nikkei Asian Review reports that Nikon is cutting 1000 jobs, or 10% of its domestic workforce, over the next two to three years. The cuts are expected to have the highest impact on the under-performing semiconductor and digital camera business. Nikon's camera sales have dropped 30% in the last three years, and the company will miss... more
We’ve all heard or read those tips for getting the most out of your smartphone’s limited battery life, but what about us photographers? How do you make sure you’re squeezing every last shot out of your DSLR or mirrorless camera? This video will tell you.
The release of Microsoft’s Surface Studio desktop made a big splash with the photo community, not least of all because of the stunning launch video Microsoft used to announce the innovative computer. A video that was filmed, it turns out, by an incredible robot arm thingy.
Great news Canon lovers. That new 5D Mark IV you just bought won’t be limited to the manufacturer firmware for too much longer. It seems the talented hackers at Magic Lantern have already managed to break into the new camera.
