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Enhance! Researchers show we can now view bystanders in corneal reflections
Researchers from the University of York and the University of Glasgow have published an article detailing how high-resolution photography can be used to change the landscape of criminal investigations. Specifically, the article takes a look at how images from cameras seized as evidence can provide a more detailed...
Olympus and EyeFi team up to give Olympus WiFi cameras EyeFi Cloud integration
Today, EyeFi announced a partnership with Olympus that will give all WiFi-capable Olympus cameras the ability to edit, organize, sync, and share photos through EyeFi Cloud.
Launched last year, EyeFi Cloud is designed to make capturing, managing, editing and sharing photos than ever before. However, up until now...
Young photographer shares how photography helps him overcome life with cystic fibrosis
For some, photography is little more than an occasional hobby or means of income. For others, photography means far more. Rather than it being a means of making a living, photography is the act of living, itself.
One such individual who lives through photography is Jan Pirnat, a young photographer who was...
Fujifilm announces new weather-resistant XF16-55mm f/2.8 lens for X-series cameras
With a classic zoom range of 24-84mm eq., a constant f/2.8 aperture and promising Fuji's outstanding weather-resistance, the new Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens is beckoning photojournalists to take a closer look. Promising a professional grade pairing with the award-winning Fuji X-T1 camera, this new zoom offering is sure to turn some heads in the enthusiast and...
Nikon D5500 debuts with smaller body; adds touch-screen to the D5300 and shoots a third longer
If you're in the market for an affordable, compact DSLR, Nikon has news for you today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nikon D5500 DSLR, aims to mirror the success of the earlier D5300, reimagining a design that we loved with some very worthwhile improvements.
The most noticeable...
Nikon goes small, announces retractible telephoto zoom and lightweight, pro-level ‘Phase Fresnel’ 300mm f/4 VR lenses
Announced alongside their new Nikon D5500, the Japanese imaging company announced a pair of new lenses: a new compact, affordable DX-format telephoto zoom, and a big (but not too big) full-frame, professional telephoto prime.
Designed as a companion lens to the recently updated, retractable 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR...
Panasonic is bringing its 1-inch sensor, 4K-shooting CM1 cameraphone to the U.S.
Panasonic has announced its Lumix-branded DMC-CM1 camera will be sold in the United States by summer’s end. Released Fall of 2014, Panasonic’s CM1 ‘compact camera with smartphone technology’ was originally only sold in only France and Germany.
Citing increased demand, Panasonic is expanding the market to the US....
Take your studio on-the-go with Photojojo’s new Smartphone Ring Light
Photojojo has added yet another interesting gadget to their eclectic photography gear lineup. This time, it’s a ring light. Not just any ring light though; a ring light for your smartphone.
The Smartphone Ring Light is a small, battery-powered (AAA) ring light that takes the aesthetic of its larger siblings and...
A whole new you: Panasonic SZ10 adds selfie-friendly beauty effects function
Want an affordable, sleek, pocket-friendly camera, but don't want to sacrifice on zoom range to get it? The 16-megapixel, 12x zoom Panasonic SZ10 -- a followup to last year's SZ8 -- aims to fill your needs!
Sporting a restyled body, the basic specifications of the SZ10 are pretty similar to its predecessor....
Panasonic refreshes ZS-series compact line with new enthusiast flagship, pocket-friendly long zoom
A year ago, Panasonic launched the Lumix ZS40 and ZS35, a pair of pocket-friendly long-zoom cameras. Today, it follows on with the Panasonic ZS50 and Panasonic ZS45, alternately known in some markets as the TZ70 and TX57.
Externally, the 12.1-megapixel, 30x optical zoom Panasonic ZS50 looks a whole lot like its...
Travel Gear: How to efficiently pack a lightweight rig for on-location shooting
One of the most difficult aspects of preparing for any on-location shoot is deciding what gear to pack and what to leave behind. Efficiency is key, but efficiency is defined differently for each of us and gear selection varies from one location to another.
In our differences though, it’s still nice to see what...
Panasonic unveils two new rugged, waterproof models: The flagship TS6 and budget-friendly TS30
Adventure seekers take note, as Panasonic unveiled two new offerings today in their rugged, waterproof camera line-up at the CES show in Las Vegas. Their new flagship in the line is the Panasonic TS6, which replaces the TS5 from 2013, while the new budget-friendly TS30 model replaces the TS25 from 2014.
As some...
Artist organizes 2,400 high-res photos from NASA expeditions into massive ‘creative pack’
Since its inception in 1958, NASA has captured and shared some of the most incredible images from our solar system and beyond. Unfortunately, many of these images are spread throughout a handful of resources; some online, some not.
To highlight some of NASA’s best work, artist Reid Southen took upon himself the...
Canon refreshes trio of PowerShot SX cameras with enhanced NFC, introduces Connect Station networked media hub
In the run-up to this year's annual Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Canon unveiled its latest offerings for its consumer line of PowerShot compact cameras. Refreshing a trio of PowerShot SX compact cameras, the new models sport either upgraded lenses or new sensors as one of their highlight features, but all...
Canon updates budget ELPH cameras, offers more zoom, higher-res sensor, keeps prices low
Alongside the trio of updated SX-series PowerShots and the new Connect Station CS100 media hub, Canon also refreshed a pair of PowerShot ELPH-series compact cameras ahead of this year's CES. Offering simple operation and a slim, pocketable design, the new Canon ELPH 170 IS and ELPH 160 offer high quality images at...
How to photograph indoor sports on a budget: A primer for beginners and novices (part 2)
In part 1 of this tutorial we covered a lot of the basics required for getting good indoor sports shots on a budget. If you've yet
to read that section, please click here! For everyone else now joining us from page 1, we'll take a deeper look at some of the specialty settings, modes, composition, and also a closer...
Westcott Flex, the LED light mat of many shapes
Westcott has officially released its latest lighting solution. It’s called Flex and as its name alludes, it’s a bendable piece of white material covered with LEDs.
The premise behind this ten-square-inch device is that it offers more versatility by ‘bending’ light around your subject, exactly as you deem fit. It weighs...
Lions chomp down on camera drone after a failed fly-by attempt
(UPDATE, 01/14/2014 -- It appears the video have been removed or set to "private" by the owners.)
There are no shortage of videos that capture the death of drones as seen on-board. But of all the drone death clips we’ve seen, this is by far one of the most interesting ones.
In the below videos, we witness James...
Cameras of the Year Finale: Best Overall and Special Awards
The Imaging Resource Camera of the Year Awards
The Grand Finale! Best Overall and Special Awards
The conclusion of our Camera of the Year Awards brings us to our final award categories: Best Overall Achievement, Best New Technology and Most Unique New Camera. In such an incredible year for photographers of...
Samsung NX3000 Shooter’s Report: A closer look at this budget-friendly APS-C offering
Most of you know the trend by now: Smaller and smaller bodies with attractive pricetags that still house large image-capturing sensors inside. The Samsung NX3000 and its current street price of somewhere between ~$370 and $410 (depending on the kit lens you want) is certainly one of the players helping to blaze...