As part of development announcements, Canon has revealed that its forthcoming EOS R3 camera will have a more advanced hot shoe than previous cameras, and the company’s latest camcorder announcement shows that it might be a lot more useful.
Canon originally noted that photographers could expect more out of its EOS R3 hot shoe as part of its second development announcement. The company said that…
28 Reasons To Update to Adobe Photoshop CC 2021 From CS6
August 27, 2021
Ever since Photoshop moved to the subscription model, photographers who prefer to own perpetual licenses to software have steadfastly stuck with CS6. For those who didn’t update, are there any features that they’re missing out on?
Adobe Photoshop is one of the most…
Camera+ 2 Mobile App Maker Launches Camera+ Studio for Mac
August 27, 2021
Mobile photo editing app developer LateNiteSoft — known for the mobile app Camera+ 2 — has launched the Camera+ Studio application for Apple computers.
The company says that the desktop version brings many of the more popular tools from the mobile app to the Mac along…
Italian-based HPRC has recently started making a variety of custom hard-shell cases for a plethora of camera brands and models including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Blackmagic, and DJI.
Finding the right camera bag or case can be a complicated and pricey task. Everyone has their own set of preferred features and styles for carrying their kits around in, but when it comes to truly protecting a…
Tamron reveals $699 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 APS-C lens for Sony E mount cameras, X-mount version due out 'this fall'
August 27, 2021
Tamron has announced the forthcoming release of its latest all-in-one APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount camera systems, the 18–300mm F3.5–6.3 Di III-A VC VXD.
The lens, which is roughly a 27–450mm full-frame equivalent, is constructed of 19 elements in 15 groups…
Sigma has released the latest version of its Sigma Optimization Pro 1.7.0 software, bringing with it new features for both the macOS and Windows version, as well as native support for Apple silicon.
Sigma’s USB Dock that’s used to update firmware on Sigma…
Giant Tortoise Caught on Camera Killing and Eating Bird
August 26, 2021
Scientists have captured the first-ever images of a giant tortoise hunting, killing, and eating a bird. The “gentle giants” were previously believed to be herbivores.
Scientists were doing research on Frégate Island in Seychelles (an archipelago off the coast of East Africa) in June 2020 when they observed and filmed a giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) pursuing a tern chick that had…
Scientists Teach AI Cameras to See Depth in Photos Better
August 26, 2021
An oft-underappreciated feature of human sight is the ability to perceive depth in flat images, and while computers can “see” thanks to camera technology, that kind of depth perception has been a challenge — but perhaps not anymore.
Humans can naturally see depth in…
Fake Apple Rep Stole 620,000 Photos in iCloud Phishing Scam
August 26, 2021
A California man has pled guilty to four felonies for impersonating an Apple representative and breaking into numerous iCloud accounts in order to steal over 620,000 photos and 9,000 videos.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Hao Kuo Chi, 40, of La Puente, California…
Tamron has revealed that the previously-announced 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD for Sony E-mount will be available this September for $699.
While the Sony E-mount version will be available in September, the Fujifilm X-mount version is still under development but is expected to also launch this fall, though no specific date was provided. When it comes to market, it will be Tamron’s first…
