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The Canon EOS M3 arrived with eager anticipation, as it features more external controls, a more DSLR-like body shape, more image resolution, and claims of faster autofocus performance than the original EOS M. At first, North American customers were left out of the fun with the EOS M3 getting released in the...

Commercial photographer Chase Jarvis is back at it again with episode 6 of his ongoing photo tip video series, #cjRAW.

In this episode, which comes in at just over two minutes in length, Jarvis shares a simple, but important tip that can prevent a tragic incident that almost all photographers experience at some point in their career; having...

 

 

I've always had a special fascination for dolphins, and have long held the desire to be in their natural element with them. While shooting with our production sample of the Olympus E-M10 II along the South Carolina coastline for a second Field Test, I was able to get fairly close for the first time! It was October,...

If you’re a fan of scavenger hunts or geocaching, a new app called TapTag will likely be of interest to you.

Available on Android (with an iOS app currently in beta), TapTag lets you share your adventures with the world by creating one-off postcards and leaving them behind so others can find them. If you’re not the one taking and saving a...

Sigma has officially unveiled the 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art, the fourth lens in their full-frame ’Art’ lineup.

Similar to its 24mm, 35mm and 50mm siblings in both aesthetics and overall build, the 20mm f/1.4 takes a slightly wider look at the world, making it a wonderful option for landscapes, architecture and even astrophotography, considering...

Photoshop has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1990. What started out as a basic image editor has grown into what can only be summarized as a powerhouse for anything and everything related to manipulating images.

Over the years, features have been added little by little, further propelling Adobe’s software into the forefront of...

 

 

Canon lenses, especially those from their L-series line, usually have a very long lifespan. These robust, beefy, professional lenses can often take a beating and perform well for years and years. That being said, improvements and new technology can come along and make these tried-and-true lenses even better.

Yesterday, the Joint Photographic Expert Group (JPEG), who’s responsible for keeping the JPEG image format relevant and up to date, had a meeting in Brussels, Belgium to discuss the future of the ubiquitous format.

During the meeting, the JPEG Privacy and Security group discussed the possibility of adding Digital Rights Management (DRM) to...

Zeiss has been on a roll and doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon. Earlier this week, the German optics manufacturer announced the Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8, a super wide angle prime for Sony’s E-mount.

Coming in a fair bit wider than its 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 siblings, the new Loxia lens is based on the optical design of Zeiss’ popular...

Zeiss has officially unveiled the next lens in its sleek and modern full-frame lineup, the 28mm f/1.4 Otus.

Available in Canon and Nikon mounts, the 28mm f/1.4 Otus follows the same aesthetics as its 55mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. Unsurprisingly, the new 28mm f/1.4 lens is set to perform just as well as its less-wide siblings, who have...

 

 

Update: Our Sony RX1R II Hands-on Preview is now complete, along with Dave Etchells' special in-depth look at Sony's new variable optical low-pass filter technology.

Sony surprised the camera world once more today with the announcement of the long-awaited update to its fabled RX1-series of full-frame...

 

 

The original Sony A7S blew us away with its shockingly impressive high ISO performance. Now, the updated Sony A7S II is here, bringing a number of improvements for stills and video shooting, including Sony's 5-axis image stabilization system. Not only can the A7S II practically see in the dark with a maximum ISO...

 

 

They might vary wildly in price and capabilities, but most cameras have a few things in common: A lens, sensor, display and perhaps viewfinder, as well as a storage card slot and battery compartment. Not so the Ricoh Theta S: This is a camera like none you've ever used before (at least, other than its immediate...

Today, Lexar has unleashed upon the world a barrage of flash storage units and accessories that will speed up your photo storage and transferring to speeds you’ve never seen. Whether your workflow involves an SD card, CF card, XQD card, or any combination of the above, Lexar's new lineup has you covered.  

Lexar XQD cards and reader

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We're heading towards the holiday season now, and new camera deals and promos are beginning to roll in. We've compiled a nice list of the latest and greatest in photo gear deals, including some very compelling low prices on Nikon and Canon DSLRs as well as lens and camera bundles from these manufacturers. We also...

Last Friday, a photojournalist for Nevada’s Reno Gazette-Journal was arrested after an incident with guards from a private security firm who were keeping watch over Tesla’s gigafactory construction site near Sparks, NV.

According to the report from Reno Gazette-Journal, whom the photographer is employed by, Andy Barron was arrested and...

 

 

You can stop your guessing now, enthusiasts. Canon has officially updated its PowerShot G-series camera lineup with two new PowerShot cameras, the G5 X and G9 X.

Taking inspiration both in specs and aesthetics from their G-series predecessors, these two new models split the bill of the G7 X and G3 X offering new...

 

 

For those photographers looking to step up and dip their toes into the world of interchangeable lens cameras, perhaps after using only a smartphone or a basic point-and-shoot camera, Canon's latest offering -- the Canon EOS M10 -- aims to fill that gap by providing tried-and-true Canon image quality in an...

Every time you open up a Sports Illustrated or ESPN Magazine, you see the work of some of the best photographers in the world. But have you ever wondered what exactly it takes to get these shots, especially those captured in indoor environments, such as basketball courts and hockey rinks?

If so, today’s your luck day, because Knoxville-based...