If you’ve ever tried to photograph lightning during the daytime, you know it’s almost impossible. By the time you press the shutter button, it’s gone. That’s why lightning triggers, while no guarantee of success, exist. But the addition of the new “Pre-release” feature in the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera now makes those triggers obsolete. It guarantees success, as I found out last…
Photographer Annie Leibovitz is facing criticism for her photos of United States Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as many argue the photos are poorly lit.
On June 30, Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman and first former federal public…
Canon Has Designed a Magnetic Liquid Cooled Camera
August 19, 2022
Canon has patented a design for a ferrous liquid-cooled mirrorless camera. The designs indicate that the liquid would be moved around the inside of the camera using a series of magnets.
Originally filed with the United States Patent Office in February but published on…
Apple warned of serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
On Wednesday, the tech giant released surprise software updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs that fix two critical, security flaws known by Apple to be “actively exploited” by attackers.
In an accompanying security report…
Leica has announced a collaboration with streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) to produce a limited-edition D-Lux 7 camera that it says merges “industry-leading technology with a chic, urban sensibility.”
The Leica D-Lux 7 “A BATHING APE X STASH”…
Tamron has announced that it is developing a new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. The company says it will be the smallest and lightest in its class and support both photo and video applications.
The lens, scheduled for release in the fall…
Can You Edit Photos on a Steam Deck?
August 18, 2022
A little over a year ago, Valve announced a handheld gaming PC called the Steam Deck. In February of 2022, those who pre-ordered the device started to receive the handheld devices which have since had a huge impact on the gaming world. But what if you could do more than just play video games on the Steam Deck? What if it could run Lightroom or Photoshop? Would it be possible to edit photos on…
Snap isn’t Planning to Make More Pixy Camera Drones
August 18, 2022
Snap’s Pixy drone was announced only four months ago, but the company has already decided it’s not going to make more.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told employees that the company has decided not to continue developing on the…
The Kyu Daypack is a new bag that is best described as a minimalist backpack that can safely hold a camera rather than what is typically described as a “camera bag.”
TranSe, a Japanese imaging brand, launched the Kyu on Kickstarter with the pitch that it is both…
Gear in this story
August 18, 2022
Last year, we took Nikon’s Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S lens out for a spin, capturing a batch of test images around Seattle. The long-awaited lens promised to be a more versatile and affordable alternative to Nikon’s premium Z 24-70mm F2.8 S while offering better image quality and a faster maximum aperture than the Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR.
The first batch of images we captured showed excellent…
