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A remote control spinning tripod head that is said to be ideal for shooting panoramas has been launched in the US and UK by Polaroid. The Panorama Eyeball Head fits on a tripod or stands freely on its own feet, and can accommodate DSLRs as well as compacts. The control unit connects with the head via an IR link and manages both the speed and direction of rotation. 

The head is capable of turning a full 360 and the company says that careful gearing ensures the motion is always... more

Cameras are one of the key features consumers look for in smartphones, so phone makers are constantly working to break new ground in smartphone camera features, specs, and quality. Dual camera systems are starting to appear, OPPO just unveiled the first sensor-baser image stabilizer... more

There are lots of new products vying for attention at CP+ 2016, including Sony's a6300 and new GM series lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. And they are getting plenty of attention from show attendees, especially those eager to try out the FE 85mm F1.4 GM's portrait capabilities. We took another look at the a6300 and the GM lenses on display at the buzzing Sony booth in Yokohama. 

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I write an annual article to help photographers with one of the toughest parts of their job: pricing their work. In the 2016 version, Im going to add some new elements such as a little advice for photography buyers. Another section Im most excited about is the question and answer portion at the end. Each year I receive many questions about photography rates in the comments. This year, I address some of the common and interesting follow-up questions I have received over the past few... more

4K video recording is appearing on many new digital cameras these days, but it appears Panasonic is itching to take the industry to the next level. A new report says the company is planning to launch a new 6K mirrorless camera during its fiscal year 2016 (a period that ends March 2017). This would likely be the world’s first 6K-capable consumer-oriented camera.

The news was... more

We've seen established members of the optical industry partner with smartphone makers before – Nokia high-end phones used to come with Carl Zeiss branded lenses, and Schneider Kreuznach optics have been used in various models from Chinese manufacturer Oppo. Now it seems we could soon see Leica-branded lenses and other imaging technology in Huawei smartphones. ... more

Freelance photographer and FFR member Bill Kotsatos is seen during clashes between anti-government protestors and riot police, 01 December 2013, in central Bangkok, Thailand. ( Adam Gnych)

Journalism is under threat from all sides. The last few years have been some of the most dangerous in history for journalists around the world; they have been... more

Enjoy looking at lighting diagrams to see how photographers light their photos? Check out the way photographer Joey Hernandez shares his. Instead of sharing simple 2D layouts showing his gear and placements, Hernandez shoots behind-the-scenes photos of his shoots and overlays helpful (and humorous)... more

Launched back in 2012, the Impossible Instant Lab is a device that prints out your iPhone photos as Impossible instant photos. But what if you want to use the Instant Lab itself as an instant camera instead of an instant printer?

The Vienna-based brand SUPERSENSE has a solution. Today the analog brand announced the Lab2Cam Conversion Kit, which allows you to... more

CP+ 2016: Canon shows off new DSLRs and G7 X Mark II

As usual at the CP+ show in Yokohama, one of the longest lines can be found Canon's booth. This year, Canon's EOS 80D and EOS-1D X Mark II were in huge demand from both press and public attendees alike, and we fought our way through the crowd to get hands on with both new models - and the surprisingly nice PowerShot G7 X Mark II.

CP+ 2016: Canon shows off new DSLRs and G7 X Mark II

First up is the Canon EOS 80D. The 80D features a 24MP... more

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