Panasonic has revealed the full extent of its planned feature-boosting firmware update. In addition to the enhancements announced at the camera's launch, it will also add a range of extra features and performance improvements not previously expected. The update is free and will be available at 'the end of September.'
The firmware update gives access to the full range of features set out at the camera's launch as well as making some changes in response to user feedback.
The Insta360 ONE is a new 360-degree camera that can record 4K video (3840 x 1920) at 30 frames per second and capture 24MP spherical still images.
Our friends at Photo Gear News have had access to a pre-production unit, and they've prepared a hands-on walkthrough showing what it can do (and what it can't... more
French photographer Philippe Echaroux recently decided to challenge himself in the area of shooting portraits of strangers. Instead of using high-end camera equipment, he decided to use an iPhone and light his... more
Manfrotto-owned Gitzo has announced three 100th Anniversary camera bags under the Century Camera Bag Collection: the Century Traveler Backpack, Century Traveler Messenger, and Century Compact Messenger. All three bags are available for pre-order and are currently listed as Coming Soon on... more
Great gear can make a big difference when it comes to the quality of your photographs, but we all know that good gear does not a great photographer make. What's more, a great photographer can do amazing things using really mediocre equipment.
Case in point: watch portrait photographer Philippe Echaroux take on what he's calling "Big Mac Portrait Challenge."
In this 20-minute tutorial byPiXimperfect, learn how to use Photoshop to create a realistic bokeh effect in your photo. Creating a shallow depth of field after you’ve taken the... more
The team behind Russian company FOQUS has launched FOQUS 200, a new 35mm panchromatic black-and-white film described as having a fine grain, strong contrast, and "pretty good tone range." The film's release was made possible by photography enthusiasts in Moscow, according to FOQUS, though it will ship anywhere with orders already available online.
This past Sunday, I photographed the “Rally against Hate” protests in Berkeley, California, which was organized to oppose a “Say No To Marxism” rally... more
