LCD screens on the backs of cameras have higher and higher resolutions these days, and since the size isn’t usually increasing, we’re seeing more pixel density. It appears that Canon has been thinking about creative uses of these high-res displays: a recently published patent shows a Canon digital camera with a loupe-style viewfinder that swings down onto the LCD to use a portion of the large display as the smaller electronic viewfinder.
Lens manufacturer Sigma has introduced a new lens to its Art range of premium optics that it claims is the fastest 20mm in the world. The new 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is designed for full frame cameras and will be available in mounts for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma models. Read more
My name is Edin Chavez, and I’m a photographer based in Miami, Florida. In my city, I often see giant cruise ships arriving and leaving the port. Having been on a few of them, I’m always impressed with their massive size — I always feel so tiny.
I recently shot a series of aerial photos of the ships from directly above using my camera drone.
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been shooting photos around the ships at the port — the ships... more
Sigma today announced the new 20mm f/1.4 Art lens, a new full frame lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sigma cameras that’s the world’s widest full frame f/1.4 lens.
The lens is designed specifically for ultra-high-megapixel DSLRs emerging on... more
Change may come soon for the web's most widely adopted image format. Earlier this week at a meeting in Brussels, the JPEG Committee discussed adding a DRM (Digital Rights Management) security feature to the regular JPEG image format. Read more
The FAA has published a new warning about the danger of storing spare lithium batteries in checked bags. The batteries, which are widely used in the photography industry to power things... more
DJI, the maker of Phantom drones, has introduced a stabilized handheld 4K video system that uses a gimbal head to produce smooth video footage. The DJI Osmo is a handle-mount with a 3-axis head that senses movement and cancels out sudden jerks and bumps to ensure the camera moves slowly and the footage looks professional. Read more
It seems that photographer biopics are a hot topic in the film industry these days. An indie film released earlier this year told the story of Eadweard Muybridge, and Steven Spielberg is reportedly working with actress Jennifer Lawrence on a film about... more
