It doesn’t seem that long ago that we tried to revive wet smartphones by sticking them in a bag of rice and hoping for the best. Now, most modern smartphones are “water-resistant.
” If water gets into them, they won’t be destroyed, like in years past. Still, we’re not supposed to dunk them in the water. But try telling that to kids.
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I was waiting for a day like this. For a long time, I never thought that companies could make a 50MP camera that can shoot at 30 fps. But the new Sony a1 is smashing that idea. Today the company announced the majorly innovative camera. thephoblographer.com »
2021-01-26 19:15
The Panasonic Lumix S5 has just been released in New Zealand, and I received mine a few days ago. Last night, with clear skies, I took it to the south coast of Wellington, New Zealand, to see what the new advances in High Resolution mode included in the S5 could bring. This mode takes 8 […] petapixel.com »
2020-09-21 20:46
Canon Japan recently announced a new “high-sensitivity CMOS Sensor” that can capture high-quality, color footage a 1080p and up to 60fps even in extremely low light. The sensor is meant for industrial use, but it shows what’s possible, even when you’re using relatively tiny pixels. The announcement went live in Japan at the end of […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-21 19:40
Blackmagic just unveiled the URSA Mini Pro 12K: an 80MP monster of a cinema camera that can shoot 12K RAW video at up to 60fps. That’s 80 megapixels per frame captured at 60 frames per second on a Super 35mm image sensor… for less than $10,000. petapixel.com »
2020-07-16 20:58
Portrait photographer Miguel Quiles is back with the third part of his series on various lighting modifiers. Part one covered the beauty dish, part two covered the umbrella, and part three is all about the different ways you can use a softbox to capture distinctive portraits. petapixel.com »
2019-12-18 23:06
It's been a good while since we've seen a solid new weatherproofed camera of some sort, but this newest option from Panasonic seems to be taking the cake in many respects. It's waterproof in up to 102 ft of water; but it's also dustproof. thephoblographer.com »
2018-05-11 12:00
Have you ever considered that your iPhone might be watching you? Felix Krause, a developer at Google, says he has found that iPhone apps could theoretically spy on you if given camera permissions. With an app published on GitHub, Krause illustrated how it’s possible for a malicious app to photograph you at its leisure without you […] petapixel.com »
2017-10-28 20:56
Canon’s amazing new ME20 camera can shoot at a whopping ISO 4,560,000 and can capture incredible views of stargazers under the Milky Way. Now the short video above shows what the camera can do underwater — Canon and a team of researchers recently used the camera to shoot bio fluorescent turtles. Researchers recently discovered a […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-08 19:42
Olympus has unveiled their new flagship camera in their micro-four thirds OM-D lineup, the OM-D E-M1 II. The new high end M4/3 body features a 20.4MP Live MOS sensor with 121 Phase Detect AF points, among other impressive features. thephoblographer.com »
2016-09-19 20:42
In the world of landscape and nature photography, capturing the perfect shot often requires venturing into harsh and unforgiving environments. Whether it's trying to stay warm in the biting cold or attempting to stay dry in frozen rain, photographers need gear that not only shields them from the elements but also enhances their ability to focus on their craft.
Adventure or travel photographers will sometimes find themselves in rather extreme environments. Alaska, Iceland, Antarctica, or even Yellowstone National Park in the winter can be very cold.
Haukland's original 7-in-1 photography jacket is already water resistant and warm enough for most environments, but to support photographers who venture into even more extreme conditions, Haukland's Parka Pro goes even further beyond. [Read More]
Australian company Yondaway has announced a Kickstarter campaign for the new Powchell Charger, a TSA approved portable 20,000mAH power cell that can protect and charge your gear while on the move. [Read More]
Once a staple of photography for the general populace, disposable (or “single-use”) cameras have become something of a niche -- most people who never stopped shooting film or those younger audiences who are coming to it for the first time choose to use an affordable SLR or point and shoot camera.
Manfrotto recently expanded its PRO Light Tough cases and while at their core these hard cases are pretty similar to other offerings, Manfrotto does offer some modular accessories that make them stand apart. [Read More]