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Chinese company Xiaomi has updated its Yi action camera with a Sony IMX377 12MP 1/2.3" sensor, improving its top resolution to 4K compared to the original model's 1080p maximum. The Yi II Action Camera also features an Ambarella A9SE75 chipset, a 155-degree wide-angle 7-layer optical glass lens and a 2.19" LCD rear touchscreen display.

According to Xiaomi, the internal... more

Sony, one of the biggest image sensor manufacturers for the photographic industry, has announced its sensor plant in the earthquake-hit Kumamoto region will be ready to begin production again by the end of this month.

The company says it has been able to resume back-end processes like testing sensors and camera modules, and that assembly lines for new units should begin working again any day now. Wafer manufacture, it says, should begin on 21st May, though not all lines will... more

Curious if you have what it takes to be an action/sports photographer? What about a combat photographer? Or wildlife photographer? If you don’t know for sure, this new Pokenmon Snap-like ‘VR Photography Experience’ might help you find out.

Created by Chicago-based game developer... more

A photo of a father cradling his sick son in the shower has taken the Internet by storm despite, or perhaps because of, repeated takedowns by social media giant Facebook.

The image was captured by photographer Heather Whitten back in November of... more

Almost two weeks ago, we showed you the first screenshots of Instagram’s version of Facebook pages. Now more details have appeared online showing the kinds of detailed post and follower analytics IG is testing ahead of a broad launch of these profiles.

These new screenshots (like the first) were published first... more

The Nikon D500 is a 20MP APS-C DSLR capable of shooting at up to 10 frames per second and featuring an autofocus system derived from the one in the D5. In other words, its exactly the kind of high-end DX format body that appeared to have become extinct with the D300S.

The six-and-a-half years that have passed since the D300S launch have seen the camera market move on considerably but the D500 does much to reclaim the position as one of the pre-eminent APS-C camera on the market.... more

Powerful, insanely fast, supremely agile, hauntingly accurate and a master of the dark. The Batman of the camera world.

I could end the review there, but what fun would that be?

Introduction

As with my Nikon D750 Review, this Nikon D5 review is founded upon real world usage in a professional shooting environment. You will not find specification comparisons, tests... more

Photographer James Ball (AKA. Docubyte) recently teamed up with digital retouching house INK... more

A few weeks ago, I traveled to the Central Valley of Costa Rica for a professional development opportunity through work. While my week in Central America was focused on improving leadership skills and cultural intelligence, I was stoked for the little free time I had for dedicated bug photography.

Packing light as a photographer who wants to be prepared for every possible photographic scenario is tough. I purchased a large camera backpack specifically for this... more

Want to recreate that “Martian” look? Or maybe it’s the “Moonrise Kingdon” look you’re going for, or your latest photo project needs the “Annie Hall” look. Whatever cinematic feel you’re trying to capture, Cinema Palettes... more

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