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Good morning folks! We hope everyone had an enjoyable and photography-filled Father's Day weekend. If you're in need of some new DSLR lenses, you are in luck this morning. We've found a a bunch of deals on great DSLR lenses from Canon, Nikon and Sigma. But to start things off, how about a great 2-lens bundle...

 

 

If you haven't used an all-in-one inkjet photo printer lately, you may be pleasantly surprised by the sleek and efficient Canon MG6320, which produces superior photo prints for a device in its class. The MG6320's stylish, slimmed down design won't take up much space in your office or studio but, at the same time,...

Late last week, we reported on availability of Sigma's impressive new 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens, the world's first f/1.8 constant aperture zoom. With an aggressive pricetag of just US$800 or so, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 has quickened the pulses of Canon and Nikon shooters alike, and those of you who were quick to get your preorders in...

It's only been a year or so since we last reported on Nikon's having passed a landmark 70 million Nikkor lenses produced, but the company has already reached another impressive threshold.

In the 13 months since the company's 70 millionth Nikkor lens left the production line, Nikon's factories have turned out a staggering 10 million...

If you've bought a new DSLR or mirrorless camera in the last couple of years, chances are you own not only a great still imaging device, but also a capable video capture platform as well. Audio, though? Not so much.

It's a sad fact that onboard audio is still something of an afterthought for many cameras -- even surprisingly expensive...

 

 

A couple of weeks ago I posted my impressions of the Zeiss 32mm Touit lens for NEX cameras, based on a copy loaned to me by Zeiss, USA. Now that we have our own copies I can be, shall we say, a bit more aggressive in examining the lens. Not to mention getting an opportunity to continue my string of aggressively bad...

It's that time again -- a week's rolled by, and we've another batch of firmware updates to report on. We'll keep it short and sweet this week, and let the updates themselves do the talking, because there's quite a bit to cover.

Canon
From Canon, we have an update for the EOS Rebel T4i. There are four main changes in Canon T4i firmware...

Although the overwhelming majority of digital cameras ship with standard, Bayer-filtered CMOS (or occasionally, CCD) sensors from the likes of Sony, there are a few companies in the market who like to go it their own way. Fujifilm and Panasonic are two examples, and the duo have partnered to create a brand-new sensor tech claiming...

The Nikon D5200 is a lot of DSLR for the money, and though it's aimed at "advanced beginners" -- in terms of image quality and capabilities -- it's not too far removed from DSLRs geared for more serious photographers. Thanks to its 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3 processor -- which seems to be the same sensor-processor combo...

 

 

Though he's a bit on the reclusive side, 73-year-old American photographer William Eggleston sat down for a short interview a few years ago with actress Drew Barrymore (yes, that Drew Barrymore) to discuss his work and his distinctive approach to photography.

Now, there are some who have called Eggleston the...

 

 

There's still a lot of love around for traditional analog film when it comes to still photography, but on the video side of things, that love of older methods doesn't seem to have hung around in quite the same way. But there are still some people out there who want to play with the jerky, old, and slightly...

 

 

Happy Friday everyone! The weekend is just few hours away, and we hope everyone can get out and do some photography this weekend. Perhaps with the old man? It's Father's Day this Sunday after all. You did remember, right? Right?! If you're in need of a gift for your photographer dad or you just need some new...

 

 

Back in April, Sigma unveiled its new 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens, the world's first f/1.8 constant aperture zoom lens. The new lens, designed for APS-C cameras, looked pretty stunning on paper, and we were eager to get our hands on a copy to see how it performs. Now, we've not only taken this lens for a...

 

 

A few weeks ago, the Internet was captivated by this hilarious wedding photo of a bridal party being chased by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Now here's another fantastic feat of Photoshop artistry: a Star Wars-themed wedding photo by Little Blue Lemon that shows a wedding party under attack by a trio of Imperial AT-AT...

 

 

Whether you're hiking a mountain with your DSLR or hoofing it through an urban jungle with your mirrorless camera, Lowepro's new Transit AW series photo packs are designed to help you haul your gear. 

The new Transit AW bags from Lowepro include the Transit Backpack 350 AW and Transit Sling 250 AW and and both...

 

 

If there's anything the Internet likes more than poorly framed self-portraits taken with smartphones, it's pictures of cats! So why not combine the two to make a single app that allows your cat to take adorably unflattering pictures of itself?

At the Photo Hack Day in Berlin this year, a number of crazy and cool...

 

 

For the last week or so, Lomography has been teasing a new toy camera for all you lo-fi film shooters out there — and today the company has announced the Konstruktor, a build it yourself film camera for just $35. And even more impressive, this DIY camera is an honest to goodness SLR.

According to Lomography,...

 

 

Who's ready for another big camera deals roundup? Hopefully that's a "yes" because we've found another great selection of deals and discounts on all sorts of camera equipment. Up today are deals on a great Canon L zoom lens and refurbished PowerShot cameras, as well as discounts on RadioPopper studio flash...

Two years ago, Pentax turned convention on its head with the tiny Pentax Q compact system camera, the smallest interchangeable-lens model on the market by a significant margin. The Q was almost small enough to double as a key fob, and in our Pentax Q review we actually attached it to a keychain for a memorable photo opportunity. Its...