Facebook Tests Using Meta AI to Process Photos Prior to Uploading

Facebook is quietly testing a new AI-powered feature that edits users’ photos -- even ones that haven't been uploaded and remain on a user's device. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-30 15:54

New Samyang Schneider-Kreuznach 14-24mm FE lens tests

Preorders are now open at BHphoto (Click here). European preorder are open at Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK. The post New Samyang Schneider-Kreuznach 14-24mm FE lens tests first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-6-2 14:35

Instagram Tests ‘Lockable’ Posts Which Require Secret Code to View

Instagram is testing out "lockable" posts that users have to unlock to view by entering a secret code.

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2025-4-8 22:19

YouTuber Tests Whether Tesla Cybertruck is Fooled by Giant Photo of a Road

Another YouTuber built a Wile E. Coyote-style photo wall to find out whether Teslas can be fooled into crashing into them, the way Mark Rober so spectacularly did last week. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-25 13:59

Amazon Tests AI Dubbing for Foreign Movies and TV on Prime Video

Amazon is testing AI-powered dubbing for select foreign movies and TV shows on its Prime Video streaming service.

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2025-3-8 18:44

Meta Tests Facial Recognition Tech to Fight Deepfake Celebrity Ads

Meta will use facial recognition technology to fight the rise of deepfake celebrity ads and help social media users recover their accounts. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-23 14:39

New Sony A9III tests

Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Sony A1 & A9 III | in North Wales Sony A1 vs. Sony A9III. Which one is best for you? Tell me!!! Sony A9III: How to set AF Sensitivity Settings (AF Lvl for Crossing) Can you reduce the shutter lag time on the Sony A9III?… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-8-4 14:16

This is How Apple Torture Tests Its iPhones

Marques Brownlee was given an inside look at how Apple torture tests its iPhones and other products in its labs, ranging from IP testing, shaking, and dropping. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-30 21:02

New Sony A9III tests and Full Size images by Marc Galer

Preorders (shipment start Feb 23): Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Here is a link to an album of full resolution images captured by the A9II on my Flickr Pro account: flickr.com/photos/markgaler/sets/72177720314048922/ sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-16 22:23

Chills, Spills, and Thrills: How Insta360 Tests its Action Cameras

Insta360 showed exactly how it makes sure its action camera are rugged enough for real-world use in a new behind-the-scenes video. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-23 23:06

Sony’s In-Camera Authentication Technology Passes AP’s Tests

Sony and the Associated Press (AP) have completed testing of advanced in-camera authenticity technology, promising to stem the tide of fake images and provide photographers and consumers the tools they need to verify photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-22 00:08

Chronophoto Game Tests Your Photography and History Knowledge

Chronophoto is an incredibly simple yet addictive immersive guessing game where players are presented with a series of random images and they have to guess what year a photo was taken. petapixel.com »

2023-10-25 23:18

X Tests Charging New Users $1 Per Year to Post Tweets

X, formerly known as Twitter, has begun testing a program that will see new users forking over $1 per year to use the service. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-18 18:57

Instagram Tests Multiple Audience Lists for Stories

Instagram is testing out multiple audience lists for Stories -- which are the vertical, full-screen photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-6 15:36

Sony ZV-E1 AI and Stabilization tests

Preorders: USA at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. EU at FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-4-3 17:41

Instagram Tests Letting You Mark Posts in Explore as ‘Not Interested’

Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow users to mute words, phrases, and emojis from captions and hashtags, and another it says will offer an easier way to clean up the Explore tab. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-31 22:27

Instagram Tests ‘Live Producer’ Enabling Streaming From Desktop

Instagram is testing a new Live Producer tool that allows creators to go live from a desktop using external streaming software in a move that shows the app's continued focus on video in 2022. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-14 20:00

Instagram Tests Turning All Video Posts into Reels

Instagram is testing a change that turns all video posts uploaded to the platform into Reels in what is likely a move to increase engagement with its top-performing offering. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-2 20:03

How OM Digital Torture Tests its Weatherproof Cameras

Earlier this year, OM Digital launched the OM-1, which earned the highest weatherproof rating of any camera on the market PetaPixel was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at just how intense the company’s torture testing is to assure this unmatched rugged design. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-28 18:57

Three Tests of Survival for a PNY PRO Elite Class Card

This was a fun set of tests to do. More fun for me and less for the poor PNY PRO Elite Class 10 U3 V30 SD card. At The Phoblographer, we often test out weather sealing and weather-resistant claims by manufacturers. thephoblographer.com »

2021-11-30 08:00

Twitter Tests Full-Width Tweets to Give Photos and Videos More Space

Twitter is testing Tweets that span the full width of the timeline so that photos, videos, and gifs take center stage. The company has announced that the change is designed to make it easier for visual content to shine. petapixel.com »

2021-9-8 22:25

Behance Beta Tests Patreon-Like Subscriptions for Select Artists

Behance has launched a small beta test that adds the option for some artists to share premium content with paid subscribers with the goal of allowing fans to help financially support their favorite creators. petapixel.com »

2021-7-30 00:40

Instagram Tests Making it Harder to Reshare Content into Stories

Instagram is testing a change to its services that makes it harder to reshare content, therefore making shares more “intentional. ” While before users could share a post to their story, it could be done from the post itself. petapixel.com »

2021-7-14 22:02

Instagram Tests ‘Suggested Posts’ That Can Appear Ahead of Friends

Instagram is reportedly testing a feature with a “small number” of users where its “suggested posts” feature will expand beyond just when you’ve reached the end of your feed and will be mixed throughout a browsing experience, possibly coming ahead of posts from those users follow. In a confirmation to The Verge, Instagram says that […] petapixel.com »

2021-6-24 23:42

Twitter Axing AI Photo Cropping After Tests Reveal Race/Gender Bias

Twitter recently announced full-size images in mobile feeds, much to the delight of photographers. The company has now revealed that one of the reasons for the change is that internal tests revealed race and gender biases in its AI photo-cropping system. petapixel.com »

2021-5-23 18:49

Facebook Tests Hotline, A Mashup of Clubhouse and Instagram Live

Facebook has launched Hotline, a question and answer-style app that combines the features found in the popular app Clubhouse along with Instagram Live features, into a public beta test. TechCrunch reports that Hotline, led by product developer Eric Hazzard, has been launched into beta testing by Facebook’s New Product Experimentation (NPE) Team, which develops, releases, […] petapixel.com »

2021-4-9 00:06

Photographer Tests the Best Masks for Working During the Pandemic

If you’re a photographer who has to work or is choosing to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, then you’ve probably been looking for a good mask. I was too. I wanted mask that looked professional and felt comfortable. petapixel.com »

2020-7-11 17:29

Photographer Tests How His $13,000 Camera Compares To The New iPhone 11 Pro, Posts The Results

Photographer Josh Rossi compared the new iPhone 11 Pro to his Fuji GFX 100 medium format camera, which costs around 13,000 dollars. The winner should be obvious, but the reality is different than you’d expect. boredpanda.com »

2019-10-9 12:54

Nikon Z6 and Z7 Eye Autofocus Tests Reveal Struggles with Front-Focus

Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake of DPReviewTV recently took the new Nikon Eye Autofocus firmware for a spin to see how it performs in the real world. But rather than comparing it directly to Sony and Canon, they wanted to put the firmware through its paces all on its own using both the more affordable […] petapixel.com »

2019-7-13 17:22

The 10 Best Performing Lenses Per DXOMark For May 2019

DXOMark are known for putting lenses, and other photography gear through stringent tests, and then they publish their findings so that consumers can make more educated decisions before dropping large chunks of change on new equipment. thephoblographer.com »

2019-5-26 07:00

Instagram Tests Hiding Like Counts

Instagram has internally floated the idea of a small design change that would have a huge impact on the service. Leaked screenshots show mockups of Instagram in which the Like counts on photos and videos are hidden from public view. petapixel.com »

2019-4-20 19:50

DXOMark tests the Canon EOS R image sensor, scores it at 89

DXOMark has released their review of the Canon EOS R image sensor. I’ve never really put much stock in the testing at DXOMark, but there Read more... canonrumors.com »

2019-3-21 14:50

New Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM tests

Here we have a new bunch of Sony 135mm GM tests: Sony 135mm review at Photographyblog. Sony FE 135mm f/1. 8 G Master Sample Photos (ePhotozine). Hands-on with the Sony 135mm F1. 8 GM (Dpreview). sonyalpharumors.com »

2019-3-2 22:22

New A6400 tests

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A6400 – Hands-On Review Sony A6400 preorders: USA at BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera, Buydig, Amazon. Europe at Calumet Germany, ParkCameras UK, Jessops. Asia at Sony Australia and Sony Japan. sonyalpharumors.com »

2019-2-25 15:21

Crash Test Photography: An Inside Look at Shooting Car Safety Tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a US nonprofit that researches vehicle safety on behalf of car insurance companies. Here’s a 5-minute behind-the-scenes video showing how the organization photographs its respected and widely publicized crash tests. petapixel.com »

2019-1-31 22:45

Questmas winner Viktor Szabo tests his new DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone

Here’s what one of the Questmas winners had to say about his first flight with his new DJI Mavic 2 Pro, along with the shots he captured. iso.500px.com »

2019-1-29 19:30

Video: How Nikon tests its D850 DSLR against the elements

If you're sensitive to gore, you might want to turn your head. Nikon Asia has published a video on its YouTube channel that dives into the brutal depths the company goes to in order to test the ruggedness of its DSLR cameras — specifically the Nikon D850. dpreview.com »

2018-8-16 21:15

OpticalLimits tests the Canon 70-200 F4L IS II

OpticalLimits, formerly known as photozone.de has completed their testing of the Canon 70-200 F4L IS II. Their conclusion? I think they like it .. and Read more... canonrumors.com »

2018-8-14 17:50

Lensrentals.com: MTF Tests for the Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS II Lens

Roger over at Lensrentals.com has completed some MTF testing of the new Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II. A lens Canon has said will outperform Read more... canonrumors.com »

2018-8-4 14:20

New A7III tests roundup (Imaging Resource, Kasson, Comeau…)

There are plenty of new A7rIII tests: Affordable Sony A7 III’s pro-grade AF and high-performing burst mode get a real-world test (Imaging Resource). Sony a7III PDAF striping vs aperture (Blog Kasson). sonyalpharumors.com »

2018-3-24 16:20

Guest post by Albert Dros: Sony A7III Hands-On Review & Tests

This is a Guest Post from Albert Dros. The article has been first posted at www. albertdros. com and fully reposted here with the author’s permission. Sony A7III Hands-On Review & Tests Last week Sony called me if I wanted to test the new A7III for a few days. sonyalpharumors.com »

2018-3-4 20:27

Full-frame showdown: Nikon D850 vs Canon 5D IV vs Sony a7R III

Dan and Sally Watson over at Learning Cameras recently put together a really useful comparison video that pits the Sony, Canon, and Nikon fanboys against each other in a series of real-world tests. dpreview.com »

2018-1-31 00:10

New A7rIII tests: The Brotographer, Marc Galer, Jeff Remans, Gordon Laing, Hannah Saba and Dmitry Brodsky

We got plenty of new A7rIII video reviews: – Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo Porst Neuwied. Sony Netherland. Sony Australia. Sony Japan. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-12-25 15:07

Sony A7rIII video reviews and tests by Marc Galer, Hanna Saba, Manny Ortiz, Jason Vong, That1CameraGuy, Jeff Remas

New A7rIII video tests roundup: – Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo Porst Neuwied. Sony Netherland. Sony Australia. Sony Japan. Sony 24-105mm at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Amazon DE, Calumet DE, Wex UK. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-12-11 15:38

New Sony A7rIII tests. Should you upgrade?

  The new A7rIII We have a bunch of new A7rIII video tests and previews:   Preorders: Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo-Porst. de. Sony Netherland. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-11-10 14:06

UK to Require Drone Registration and Safety Tests

UK drone pilots have enjoyed some of the most relaxed regulations around the popular pastime, but now the government has proposed new regulations that will require all owners of drones over 250 grams (~8. petapixel.com »

2017-7-24 17:13

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Sharpness Tests from Lensrentals.com

Roger at Lensrentals. com has put the brand new Sigma 14mm f/1. 8 DG HSM Art through OLAF testing and compared it to various lenses of the same focal length, most notably the Canon EF 14mm f/2. 8L II. canonrumors.com »

2017-7-14 15:41

Instagram Tests Favorites: Things Are Going to Get Personal

Things are about to get personal on Instagram. Eagle-eyed users have spotted that Instagram is testing its new ‘Favorites’ feature in response to feedback requesting a more personal experience on the app. petapixel.com »

2017-6-26 19:12

Fujinon 50-135mm E-mount lens now available for preorder. First tests by Philip Bloom and Hugh Brownstone.

Starting today you can preorder the new Fujinon 50-135mm E-mount lens at BHphoto and Adorama. We also got first previews and tests by philip Bloom and Hugh Brownstone The post Fujinon 50-135mm E-mount lens now available for preorder. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-6-1 14:45

Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art Beats Zeiss Otus in DXO Tests

Sigma has been on an absolute tear with their lenses the past several years, this is not news, we all know this. They have been making childs play of OEM brand lenses from Canon and Nikon, but one brand that still always managed to best them (granted at a considerable premium in price) was Zeiss. thephoblographer.com »

2017-2-2 19:00