Sigma has been looking into whether its EF lenses play nicely on Canon’s R System of mirrorless cameras, specifically the R5, and the company has just reported its findings. While modern Sigma lenses generally play nicely with the R line, there are a few caveats customers may want to be aware of.
“We have verified the operation with our SIGMA GLOBAL VISION (SGV) interchangeable lenses…
Google has unveiled a major update for the Google Photos app. The update adds two new AI-powered photo editing tools: a one-tap editing feature that tailors suggestions to your specific photo, and an intelligent ‘Portrait Light’ feature that lets you alter lighting…
Google Photos Android app gets update with Portrait Light mode, one-tap editing and UI overhaul
October 1, 2020
Google has released an updated version of the Google Photos app for Android, bringing with it a few new features, including an after-capture Portrait Light mode, a one-tap editing feature and a slightly revamped editing interface.
As Google briefly demonstrated during…
Skylum Unveils ‘Adaptive Templates’ Coming to Luminar AI
October 1, 2020
As Skylum continues to prep for the full launch of its AI-based photo editor, Luminar AI, the company has reveled more details about how it will work. Namely: Skylum is showing off something called ‘Adaptive Templates,’ which are essentially next-level presets with some machine learning smarts.
“Templates are more than simple presets. They are packaged workflows which use our AI tools to…
Funleader 18mm f/8: A $199 Cap Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
September 30, 2020
After raising nearly $35,000 through Kickstarter in late 2019, the Funleader 18mm f/8.0 Cap Lens is now available to the general public. It’s an ultra-compact walkaround lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
“FUNLEADER Cap Lens 18mm f/8.0 is an incredible camera lens…
A Look at the Ginormous Gowlandflex Twin-Lens Reflex Camera
September 30, 2020
The Gowlandflex is a ginormous twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera invented by famous American glamour photographer Peter Gowland. The camera equipment shop Camera West got its hands on one through a trade-in and made this 3-minute video that offers a look at the unique…
Olympus Concludes Sale of Imaging Business to JIP, Shares More Details
September 30, 2020
Late last night, Olympus officially finalized the sale of its Imaging business to Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) and released a detailed press release in which they share some of what we can expect from so-called “OM Digital Solutions Corporation” moving forward.
The announcement that Olympus would sell its Imaging business to JIP first hit the newswire on June 24th, but that announcement…
Canon Sets the World Record for the World’s Longest Digital Photo Print
September 30, 2020
Canon officially entered the Guinness Book of World Records this past weekend by setting the record for the world’s longest digital photo print: a massive 309-foot (109 meter) long collage that was printed at the Oberstdorf Photo Summit in Germany.
The record was set and…
Olympus finalizes deal with JIP to sell its Imaging business
September 30, 2020
In a press release shared today, Olympus has confirmed it’s come to a finalized agreement with Japan Industrial Partners Inc. [JIP] to transfer the Olympus Imaging business at the beginning of 2021.
In the announcement, Olympus says it’s transferring its Imaging business…
Kobe Bryant Law Bans Photos of Dead by First Responders
September 30, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new “Kobe Bryant” law that makes it illegal for first responders to shoot unauthorized photos of dead bodies at the scene of accidents and crimes.
The law resulted from the aftermath of the helicopter crash that killed NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others on January 26, 2020. Reports emerged soon after that eight sheriff deputies had snapped…
