Sony has announced the HX99 and HX95, the world’s smallest compact cameras that feature 720mm (35mm equivalent) reach on the telephoto end.
Both pint-sized cameras feature 18-megapixel 1/2.3-inch Exmor CMOS sensors with a maximum ISO of 6400 backed by upgraded BIONZ X processors that enable 10fps continuous shooting (and a buffer limit of 155 shots). Autofocus speed is a zippy 0.09 seconds.
On the front of the cameras is a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm (35mm... more
Toshiba has unveiled its UHS-II EXCERIA PRO N502 SD cards, a new line of memory cards for the European market designed specifically for capturing 4K and 8K ultra-HD video.
The UHS-II EXCERIA PRO SD cards, which will come in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities, have a minimum data transfer speed of 90MB/s, the requirements for the Video Speed Class 90 label they've been given (which vastly exceeds the U3 and... more
A volunteer at a rally for President Donald Trump reached out his arm last night to block a photojournalist’s camera as he tried to photograph a protester. Another photographer caught the move on camera, and today that photo-blocking volunteer has unintentionally become a viral news story.
How literally should you interpret a histogram? Where do the lines intersect between artistic expression and photographic technicalities? Its important to first recognize that a histogram is nothing more than a mathematical representation.
A histogram doesnt grasp the concept of what looks good versus what looks bad and it certainly doesnt equate your... more
Polaroid has announced the new Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 instant digital camera and printer, one of the company’s “newest innovations in photo printing.”
“The Polaroid Mint camera makes it easier than ever to capture and print instant photos that last a lifetime,” Polaroid says. “With its sleek, vertical design, the Polaroid Mint camera instantly prints vibrant, high-quality photos.”
The device features a 16-megapixel digital camera for... more
Let's face it: Entry-level DSLRs aren't the most exciting cameras out there. That said, Nikon's D3000-series have traditionally been very easy to use, very affordable and offered excellent image quality. Despite not having the latest and greatest technology, cameras like Nikon's newest model, the D3500, serve a variety of purposes quite well.
Before we get into what's new, here's what's not. The D3500 uses the same 24MP DX-format (APS-C... more
Tamron has updated its SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD lens with new elements and coatings, a more powerful autofocus CPU and an enhanced Vibration Correction system.
The use of XGM (eXpanded glass-molded aspherical) and low-dispersion elements reduce distortion and lateral chromatic aberrations, according to Tamron, while an AX (Anti-reflection eXpand) coating handles... more
Polaroid has launched the Mint 2-in-1 digital instant camera at the IFA trade show in Berlin. The Mint camera (not to be confused with the Instax-mini-compatible Mint InstantFlex TL70) comes with a 16MP image sensor, a microSD-slot for cards of up to 256GB capacity, a built-in selfie mirror, and a self-timer. A smartphone-like LED-flash is on board as well.
Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable is an upcoming documentary film about the life and work of famous American street photographer Garry Winogrand. You can watch the 2-minute... more
