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Lucky owners of the new iPhone X have a tempting new camera app option. The newest update to Halide (v1.5) features a new interface designed from scratch for the iPhone Xone that positions all of the controls near the bottom where they're within thumb's reach. Additionally, Halide leverages the iPhone X display's 'ears' on either side of the top notch, using that space to display a histogram and exposure values.

Halide 1.5 is designed to optimally use the phone's long OLED display, as... more

GoPro has reported its Q3 2017 financial results, detailing revenue that highlights a return to profitability. The company has undergone extensive business restructuring over past months in an effort to reverse its fortunes while decreasing non-GAAP expenses. According to its latest quarterly results, GoPro saw a 37% year-on-year revenue increase, raking in $47 million... more

If you live in a relatively humid environment and don’t mind dropping some cash to keep your camera gear safe from fungus and corrosion, you may want to take a look at getting an electronic dry cabinet. They look like wine coolers, except they’re designed to protect your cameras and lenses from moisture, dirt, and dust.

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Medium format camera and lens maker Hasselblad has released its XCD lens roadmap for 2018, revealing the nine total lenses that will be available for X1D-50c shooters by the end of next year. Mainly, the company has added two new models to the system in the shape of a 135mm F2.8 with a built-in teleconverter, and what it is describing as an 80mm with the widest aperture Hasselblad has ever produced.

In addition, Hasselblad has altered the spec of its already announced 22mm wide lens.... more

Director Max Lanman‘s girlfriend recently needed to sell her 1996 Honda Accord. To help her out, Lanman put his skills to use and made this amazing car commercial that’s fit for TV — except, it’s... more

Serif has updated its image editing software Affinity Photo with a huge performance boost to make it faster to use and more capable with large files. The step to v1.6 also brings a new light user interface option for those new to the program or those who dont need the full range of features.

Additional feature enhancements include a stroke stabilization mode for brushes and pencils, as well as better support for its Photoshop plug-in. Here's a full list of the new features you'll find... more

My name is Simon Sharp, and I’m a documentary photographer. In this article, I will explore why I believe a photographer took pictures he should have refrained from taking and why the industry —... more

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The brand new Apple iPhone X just got a complete teardown from iFixit.com, which rates the device a 6 out of 10 on its repairability scale, putting it on the same level as the iPhone 8 Plus and Google Pixel 2 XL. It's easier to repair than a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 though, which scored only 4 points.

The iFixit team were particularly impressed... more

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The 70-200mm F2.8 is a staple piece of kit for a lot of professional and advanced shooters. Sony's full-frame E-mount version happens to carry the 'GM' logo, designating it one of the brand's highest quality pieces of glass.

We carried it along while... more

One of the most common difficulties with compositing photos is having the color tones of the different parts of the image match. This can be tricky to achieve, but this 10-minute tutorial by Photoshop expert... more

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