A new nanophotonic light field camera based on the eye of a Cambrian-era sea creature can combine macro and telephoto magnification into one lens with unlimited depth of field.
Inspired by the optical structure of a Cambrian-era sea creature, the Dalmanitina socialis trilobite, researchers have developed a camera that can focus on the near and the far at the same time. The nanophotonic…
Capturing the expanse of the cosmos is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, experiences for a photographer. When the sun goes down, the cameras come out.
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If you are interested in astrophotography, you…
A group of customers has filed a lawsuit against the fast-food chain Burger King alleging that the company’s advertising photos make the food look bigger than what they were served up in reality.
A South Florida lawyer representing the plaintiffs called Anthony…
Trexo is the World’s Most Compact Camera Slider
April 26, 2022
Delaware-based company Trexo Innovation has announced the Trexo Slider, what it claims is the world’s most compact camera slider designed with modern-day content creators in mind.
Unlike many other sliders on the market, Trexo Slider does not use a belt-operated system. Instead, the Trexo Slider uses a lead screw to operate. Trexo claims this should help limit the causes responsible for…
Light Modifiers for Portrait Photos: A Beginner’s Guide
April 26, 2022
In the two-plus decades I’ve been a photographer, finding the right light modifiers for the varied work that I did was a challenge. In the small community I lived in, my subject matter ranged from commercial photography to weddings and portraits. Each subject required its…
Not many other adventure holidays are as alluring as an African safari that comes with the promise of seeing Africa’s Big Five animals up close and in the wild. The thrill of coming into contact with wild animals is hard to beat. The following article will provide…
It’s a strange twist of fate that the company that rivaled Kodak in film manufacturing but currently makes very little of its money from the camera business should now be the largest camera manufacturer in the world.
However, before marveling at the technical merits of the X and GFX Systems, ponder that it’s actually Fuji’s Instax film cameras that are the source of its success…
OWC’s Copy That software is a workflow tool designed to quickly and accurately transfer video footage to backups, editors, producers, and directors.
With Camera to Cloud, which offers secure wireless transmission of video files up to the cloud for…
Omnar Can Covert Any Lens to M-Mount for Rangefinders
April 25, 2022
Omnar Lenses, a new optics manufacturer based out of the United Kingdom, has announced a partnership with Skylanney Opto-Mechanics to offer a new one-off service that will turn any non-rangefinder lens into a rangefinder coupled M-Mount lens.
Omnar launched its…
Lens Hoods: Why, When, and How to Use One in Photography
April 25, 2022
Whenever you buy a new camera lens, you’ll often receive a free lens hood included with your purchase. And while many photographers leave it on without thinking twice about what it does, this handy tool isn’t just for show.
Lens hoods can help you achieve the results you desire in your images by excluding unwanted glare and flare, and they’re also an essential tool if you want to…
