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KEH is the nation's largest pre-owned camera retailer and while the company says that remains its focus, an expansion of its trade-in program now means photographers can trade-in their gear and use the value of that equipment combined with manufacturer trade-in bonuses -- which are as much as $800 right now -- towards new gear. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Google has a new feature that allows users to find out whether an image is AI-generated or not -- a much-needed tool in a world of AI slop. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Google is updating Photos with six more AI-powered tools, including several that are powered by Nano Banana, which is one of Googles most popular and successful generative AI models. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A camera's native ISO range used to be a huge deal and was an integral part of how companies advertised their latest and greatest cameras. However, these days, companies sometimes don't mention ISO at all, relegating it to side, separate detailed spec sheets. [Read More] petapixel.com »
On September 22, Sony increased prices on most of its cameras. I predicted this would be followed by Amazon Prime deals and holiday promotions bringing prices back to their original levels. And now, that’s exactly what seems to be happening—Sony US is teasing major rebates on gear. sonyalpharumors.com »
The a9 III is now extremely expensive in the US. Image: Sony Sony has once again increased the prices of many of its imaging products in the US. This follows an increase in US prices across most of its lineup in May and July due to tariffs. dpreview.com »
I just heard from a source that prices on all Sony Alpha products are going up soon. What’s not clear yet is whether this is just because the current Sony rebate campaign ends on September 15, or if it’s a permanent increase tied to tariffs. sonyalpharumors.com »
UGreen has announced its next-generation MagFlow series of wireless chargers. Using Qi2, which has 25W charging versus the 15W of the previous generation, these new accessories work with both new iPhone and Android devices. [Read More] petapixel.com »
ProGrade Digital has announced a new 16TB capacity version of the PG10 External SSD, making it the highest-capacity USB 4.0 bus-powered drive on the market. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Ricoh GR IV is now available for preorder at B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Fotokoch, WexUK. While it’s not a Sony camera, it’s exactly the kind of compact I wish Sony would make. sonyalpharumors.com »
The new Sony FX2 is in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. The Sony RX1rIII has caused such a stir that we almost forgot about the controversy surrounding the Sony FX2 :) Philip Bloom has now taken the time to take a closer look at the FX2 and actually believes it’s Unfairly Unloved: The post The Sony FX2 is now in Stock and shipping in the US first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
After xAI rolled out the new Grok Imagine AI image and video generator last week, which included a "spicy mode that can do nudity," a fresh update was released this weekend, allowing users to turn any image into a video. [Read More] petapixel.com »
You get it for $549 at BHphoto.
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Photographer Bill Lemke began capturing the Grateful Dead community on a large format camera in the 1980s when he documented 150 'Deadheads' -- as the fan base is known. petapixel.com »
Instagram now requires users to have a public account with at least 1,000 followers to go Live on the app.
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Flickr has made some rather dramatic changes to the photo-sharing site in response to new safety standards put in place by the United Kingdom. While some of the new rules only affect citizens of the UK, the website is now acting like an adult website: in order to create an account, new users must be 18 years of age or older. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Right now twelve Sony RX1r III cameras are in Stock at Amazon US (Click here). And here is another review of the camera: The post Twelve Sony RX1r III are now in Stock at Amazon first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Google has announced the ability to "bring your photos to life" with the introduction of a couple of new creative tools that give Photos users the ability to "remix" their memories. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Photographers can find AI images offensive, which is hardly surprising, given that fake but hyper-realistic photos are only made possible by taking high-quality, copyrighted pictures -- without permission -- and feeding them to an algorithm. [Read More] petapixel.com »
PetaPixel is expanding its membership benefits further this week with the addition of a 5% discount on certified pre-owned camera equipment from KEH! [Read More] petapixel.com »
You can now preorder the Sony RX1rIII in the US via BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Europe at Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. The post Sony RX1rIII preorders are now open in the USA !!! first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
You can now preorder the new Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK. The post Now available for preorder: New ZEISS Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 Lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
The two lenses got the biggest price hike of all Sony gear. You now pay $700 more than before: 600mm GM for $13698 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama 400mm GM for $12698 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama The post Curiosity: You now pay $700 more on the 400 and 600mm GM lenses first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
As reported by Asobinet the first generation 70-200mm G lens is no more in production. You still can find some in Stock at B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama. The post Curiosity: The “old” Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G now officially discontinued first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
It's now possible to turn photos into videos using Google Gemini's Veo 3 AI technology.
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The Sigma 16-300mm f/3. 5-6. 7 DC OS Contemporary is now shipping for the RF mount. This lens is for APS-C sensors, but will work on full-frame RF cameras in crop mode. Purchase Options Overview A tremendously versatile zoom, the Sigma 16-300mm f/3. canonrumors.com »
The Prime deals are now live on those pages at Amazon US and Amazon Canada. In Europe at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon France, Amazon Italy, Amazon Spain, Amazon Netherlands, Amazon Poland. And at Amazon Australia. sonyalpharumors.com »
The Prime deals are now live on those pages at at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon France, Amazon Italy, Amazon Spain, Amazon Netherlands, Amazon Poland. In North America Amazon US and Amazon Canada. sonyalpharumors.com »
Camera image: Nikon Happy Friday, folks. Outside of the significant firmware update for the Nikon Z8 (which has had some drama since being available for download), it's been relatively quiet on the firmware front. dpreview.com »
You can now preorder the new 35mm f/1.8 PRO autofocus FE lens at Meike Global (Click here). And the new 24mm f/1.4 FE will be available for preorder in late July ( 600 grams, minimum focus 0,27cm and 72mm filter thread, for E/Z/L mount) The post Now available for preorder: New Meike 35mm f/1.8 FE lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Photography is one of the many inventions that have changed the world. Before photography, people relied on painters to capture the likeness of a person, the changing seasons, or human anatomy. While this was useful, the accuracy and the urgency with which a picture can depict a scene remain unparalleled. thephoblographer.com »
There's a certain charm to the 1990s Nintendo Game Boy camera that seemingly never goes away. Last year, it was reborn as a webcam, and now it's coming to the iPhone. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Like many other companies, Canon has now also joined the fray of price increases in the United States. The company revealed that it would hike prices of the cameras and lenses due to tariffs, and it now appears that it has finally come into effect. thephoblographer.com »
You can now preorder them for $8299 each at BHphoto (click here). And introduction to these unique t/1. 3 fast primes can be read on Explora. Yes, they are expensive lenses, but they are also incredibly fast, optically spectacular, and offer the consistency across the range that you need when doing professional work. sonyalpharumors.com »
The year 2024 was quite exciting for gear enthusiasts. We saw exceptional launches from the big players, such as Sony, Canon, and Nikon, but also smaller manufacturers such as Pentax. There were some cameras that truly surprised us with their innovation and performance, but some also frustrated and enraged us. thephoblographer.com »
Sigma has increased the price of all its lenses. You can check out the new 10% increase on these pages at BHphoto, Amazon, and Adorama. In nominal terms the biggest price increase is obviously on the 300-600mm lens which now costs + $600. sonyalpharumors.com »
Microsoft has introduced a new AI video generation tool called Bing Video Creator, which uses OpenAI’s Sora model to generate short videos from text prompts. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Just a few months after Adobe brought Photoshop to mobile on iPhone, the company is launching its flagship image editing app to Android users as well via a public beta available now on the Google Play store. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Today, Adobe is announcing that Photoshop for Android is now in beta, and is free. Similar to what the company did with iOS devices a while back, the mobile application is now free with a bunch of options being accessible if you pay for them. thephoblographer.com »
The new magnetic camera sling is now available on Kickstarter (Click here). It’s the world’s first zipper-free magnetic sling, designed for fast-shooting photographers and everyday adventurers who demand instant access, serious protection, and clean, minimalist style—all in one. sonyalpharumors.com »
You can now preorder the new lens at BHphoto (Click here). And this is a review of the lens that shows you the bokeh control ring in action: The post Now available for preorder at BH: Voigtlander 75mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
YouTube is introducing Google Lens to Shorts, allowing users to search for more information about items they see within a video. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The US preorders are now open at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. EU preorders: Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK The post Sony FX2 preorders now open in the USA first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
After branching out into five new market segments at NAB, Atomos is clearly not done and today announced its entrance into the microphone scene with the StudioSonic Shotgun Mic, a compact wired or wireless mic designed for a wide range of pro uses. [Read More] petapixel.com »
We live in an era where access to information and data libraries isn't just easily available online, it's also packaged quite neatly into apps for your smartphones. Every company and its subsidiary is out to get you to download their app. thephoblographer.com »
Photos: Polaroid, OWC, Godox and Laowa It's the weekend, so we're checking in to share some accessories announced this past week. It was a surprisingly busy week for accessories and camera equipment, with a long list of releases from brands like Polaroid, OWC, Laowa and more. dpreview.com »
Kolari Vision, a photo and tech company known for its specialized infrared and ultraviolet products and camera conversion services, has announced new magnetic clip-in filters for Micro Four Thirds cameras, including OM System, Panasonic, and Blackmagic Design models. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The vintage camera craze does not seem to die down. Google Trends is one source that often pops up with ancient camera models every other day, with some showcasing a more curious search than others. thephoblographer.com »
Preorders are now open at BHphoto (Click here). European preorder are open at Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK. The post Schneider Kreuznach/Rokinon 14-24mm f/2.8 FE now available for preorder at BHphoto first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has been a cultural institution pushing the boundaries of creativity, highlighting the works of artists from various disciplines going back to the 19th century. In a similar way, Polaroid has been an innovator in photography, introducing the first ever instant films. thephoblographer.com »
