19:32
Nikon’s Hybrid Sensor Patent Describes a Selective Global Shutter
Nikon applied for a revised patent in Japan for a hybrid image sensor design the company has worked on since at least 2016.
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19:00
Is the Samyang Remaster Slim Really Worth it?
Not the first brand you think of when it comes to innovation in photography, Samyang has recently announced the first-ever optical exchange autofocus lens. The Remaster Slim lens they've launched is unique in the way it's designed, and it allows you to swap out the central optical elements as desired.
20:55
What is GaN Charging, Anyway? From Tech Breakthrough to Tabletop
About a week ago, I caved in and decided to spring for one of those huge, high-power USB-C power delivery hubs that have sprung up in the past couple of years. [Read More]
23:39
Midjourney Blocks All Stability AI Employees After Alleged Data Theft Attempt
Artificial intelligence companies Stability AI and Midjourney Inc. are fierce competitors in the AI image generation space. The rivalry has allegedly boiled over into the dangerous and felonious realm of corporate espionage. [Read More]
16:00
This New Technology Aims to Eliminate Blurry Photos
A new advanced neuromorphic system designed to eliminate blurring in smartphone photos is now ready for production, using a mix of AI and existing processing power to freeze action in ways not seen on current smartphones. [Read More]
22:06
This ‘Super DVD’ Can Hold 20 Million Photos
Researchers have developed a new method of storing data on an optical disk. It is capable of holding 24 times the data of the most advanced hard disk drives: the equivalent of 20 million digital photos. [Read More]
21:38
Google Backs Company Making Smartphones as Good as ‘Real’ Cameras
Glass Imaging, a company that showcased its ability to dramatically improve the quality of smartphone images thanks to its specialized neural network, has received $9.
00:55
New Tech Wirelessly Sends Photos Across Devices Without a Network
Take away WiFi, Bluetooth, and basically any other network protocol, and how do you transfer a photo from one smartphone to another? That’s where LiveDrop comes in. [Read More]
19:03
Midjourney v6 Adds Text and Delivers More Realistic Results
Midjourney v6 is now available, and the upgraded model promises improved realism, the ability to create convincing text on an image, more specificity in prompts, and more. [Read More]
16:12
EU Negotiators Reach Agreement on World’s First AI Regulations
After lengthy negotiations, European Union officials have reached an agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act, a set of comprehensive regulations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) that could provide a blueprint for other nations and regions aiming to limit the dangers of AI. [Read More]
21:41
First 360-Degree Action Camera in Space Captures New View of Earth
Insta360 has sent a pair of Instax360 X2 action cameras into outer space, and the cameras are now orbiting Earth, capturing 360-degree views of the planet, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy.
00:37
OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman in Shocking Leadership Shuffle
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and DALL-E has announced that its CEO, Sam Altman, has been fired.
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17:59
Fujifilm Isn’t Telling the Whole Truth About the GFX 100 II
Last month, Fujifilm held one of its X Summit events, using the occasion to launch the Fujifilm GFX100 II. The new flagship medium-format camera has attracted significant attention, and with good reason.
22:18
Darren Aronofsky Says it Takes 12 People to Use the 18K Sphere Camera
The music and entertainment arena Sphere opened in September in Las Vegas and the striking venue is the largest spherical building in the world. It features the world's biggest and highest-resolution screens and its content is captured using a state-of-the-art 18K cinema camera. [Read More]
23:54
Pope Francis Warns of the Dangers of AI and Calls for ‘Ethical Reflection’
Pope Francis has formally spoken out on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI), stating that the speed at which the technology is growing is having an increasing impact on humanity and thus requires "ethical reflection" to assure responsibility. [Read More]
07:00
How Organic Panasonic Sensors Can Change Imaging For The Better
I can't really say image sensor technology has peaked at the moment. What is true however, is how rapidly it has improved in the last decade and a half. Low light ISO performance and color accuracy in an entry-level APS-C camera these days can match, if not beat, the results from my flagship DSLR of 2008.
18:46
Canon Has Developed New QD-OLED Panel Tech to Compete With Samsung
Canon has reportedly developed its own method for quantum dot organic light emitting diode (QD-OLED) technology that doesn't use rare metals, putting it in position to compete with Samsung, the only current manufacturer of the QD-OLED panels. [Read More]
21:38
This AI-Powered, Point-Based Photo Manipulation System is Wild
Researchers have developed a point-based image manipulation system that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to allow users to precisely control the pose, shape, expression, and layout of objects. [Read More]
22:05
New Gigapixel 3D Microscope Camera Captures Life in Incredible Detail
A group of researchers has created a new type of camera microscope that is able to capture gigapixel-scale images of extremely small subjects, allowing for a detailed and unprecedented view of life. [Read More]
20:31
When is a Photo Not a Photo?
We've had variations of this discussion a few times, but recent developments appear to keep moving the goalposts. What was once seemingly a simple question to answer is getting a lot more complicated as technology advances. [Read More]
02:00
We Need a New Nikon Camera Already. Where Is the Nikon Z8?
The big three have the most potential regarding technology in their cameras. But sadly, Nikon hasn't done much in that department for those of us lower on the totem pole. When the Nikon z6 II and Nikon z7 II were announced, they were essentially the same cameras as their predecessors.
19:47
Camera-to-Cloud RAW is the Start of the Computational Revolution
Adobe recently announced new Camera to Cloud integrations, following its recent acquisition of Frame. io. The Fuji X-H2S will become the first stills camera to natively shoot "to the cloud".
18:24
Super-Fast Camera Captures Electrical Signals Moving Through Nerve Cells
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a super-fast camera that is capable of recording footage of the electrical impulses that travel through nerve cells. [Read More]
15:10
The OM SYSTEM is Basically Olympus with a New Name
If a company remains the same but has a brand new name, is it really a new company? That's the question I'm pondering as OM SYSTEM is announced today. As we're all aware, the photo industry as a whole has been suffering in the past decade.
19:00
Is The Canon EOS R3 Sensor Being Made by Sony?
For the first time in a long time, Canon is doing something that's scaring me. Don't get us wrong, there is lots of great Canon technology packed in there. Canon has briefed the press (us included) a few times on what's coming with the Canon EOS R3.
01:00
SILINA’s Sensor Curving Technology Hopes to Speed up Industry Usage
"SILINA does not reinvent the wheel of sensor design and manufacturing", states their CTO Wilfred Jahn, "but is developing technological solutions to curve existing (flat) imaging sensors. " A PhD holder in Electro-optical System Design, he forms one half of SILINA's co-founding team along with CEO Michael Bally.
21:47
Patent Shows How Canon Will Integrate Eye-Control AF into an EVF
In a patent, Canon explains how it intends to translate its Eye-Control Autofocus (AF) technology into a camera with an electronic viewfinder (EVF). The technology was originally developed for the EOS 5 SLR, and as such needed updating.
02:00
The Nikon Z9 Might Be Nikon’s Last Chance at Success
In 12 years of journalism, I really thought that Nikon was going to be next. When I first started, Pentax got bought by Hoya. Then they were passed off to Ricoh. And who can forget the Irish goodbye that Samsung gave us! I never expected that from Nikon.
02:00
Could We See the Return of an Unusual Panasonic Lens?
Is 3D still kind of a gimmick? I've been pondering that for the last few days. So much is possible with technology like LIDAR and depth scanning. But then there's also the fun stuff. For example, over a decade ago, Panasonic made a 3D lens.
02:00
Nikon Might Build a Super Camera with Revolutionary Camera Sensors
Things haven't been going great for Nikon over the last few years. The company mistakenly thought Mirrorless cameras would never take off. They bet their hedge funds on DSLRs, and it backfired. Now, though, things do seem to be getting better for the company.
20:20
Goodbye and Good Riddance: Why I Won’t Miss Photokina
Many of you have seen the news already that Photokina is no longer going to happen for the time being. I'll admit that I always enjoyed my time at Photokina. As an accredited member of the press, I'm not going to miss the abysmal wifi despite the incredibly kind and helpful staff's efforts.
20:20
Goodbye and Good Riddance. Why I Won’t Miss Photokina
Many of you have seen the news already that Photokina is no longer going to happen for the time being. I'll admit that I always enjoyed my time at Photokina. As an accredited member of the press, I'm not going to miss the abysmal wifi despite the incredibly kind and helpful staff's efforts.
18:53
iFixit Teardown Reveals the Cameras Inside the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
Yesterday, iFixit finally tore into the brand new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro (the Pro Max isn’t available yet) during a 1 hour and 30 minute-long live stream. And about 44 minutes in, they got to the part we’re most interested in: the cameras.
07:00
Opinion: Clarity Is the Feature Every Camera Needs
When the Fujifilm X Pro 3 launched and added clarity adjustment, I was so incredibly thrilled. Even better: it seemed to add my changes to the RAW files. "Why doesn't everyone do this?" I wondered to myself.
17:25
This AI Can Transform Regular Footage Into Slow Motion with No Artifacts
Earlier this year, researchers from two universities and Google published a new AI-powered technique they developed called “Depth-Aware Video Frame Interpolation” or DAIN, and it’s simply mind-blowing.
19:00
With No Fujifilm Full Frame Camera, Will They End Up Like Pentax?
Fujifilm is #4 when it comes to cameras right now. They do a fantastic job and we adore them here at the Phoblographer. But we're also concerned about the camera industry as a whole. Ideally, we don't want Fujifilm to go the way of Pentax.
19:20
Russell Kirsch, Inventor of the Pixel, Passed Away This Week
Computer scientist Russell A. Kirsch, the inventor of the pixel and an undisputed pioneer of digital imaging, passed away on Tuesday in his Portland home from complications arising from a form of Alzheimer’s disease.
01:32
This ‘Cloaking’ Algorithm Breaks Facial Recognition by Making Tiny Edits
A team of researchers at the University of Chicago have developed an algorithm that makes tiny, imperceptible edits to your images in order to mask you from facial recognition technology. Their invention is called Fawkes, and anybody can use it on their own images for free.
22:32
This Video Explains Exactly How Lens IS and IBIS Work in Modern Cameras
Most photographers know the basics of lens-based image stabilization (Lens IS) and in-body image stabilization (IBIS), but if you’ve ever wanted a technical deep-dive that explains exactly how these systems work to generate 4, 5, or even 7 stops of stabilization, this video from Imaging Resource is here to answer that call. At the most […]
19:00
Video: What We Want in the Sony a5 (If It’s Real and Not Fake)
Is it real? We honestly don't know. But if the Sony a5 is real, then we've got a ton of questions. Like, what's the pricing going to be? Will it still really be over $1,000? What sensor will be inside? Will Sony take out a whole lot of their more innovative features? And if Sony does that, then why would someone buy the camera? Will it still have a DSLR style camera body? If Sony were to make one of these come out, then it would probably be very soon.
20:04
This AI Turns Pixel Faces Into ‘Photos’
Face Depixelizer is an amazing new AI-powered app that can take an ultra-low-res pixelated photo of a face and turn it into a realistic portrait photo. Created by Russian developer Denis Malimonov, the app utilizes the power of StyleGAN, which famously can generate realistic portraits of people who don’t exist. After taking in a pixel […]
07:00
We are All PAWNs for Embracing Mirrorless Cameras, Shame on Us!
I'm very well aware that we often say that the DSLR is dead. Though Gear Editor Brett Day still owns one, I'll stick to my policy and the site's policies. Are we saying that DSLRs are bad cameras? No.
18:09
Sony Unveils the World’s First Camera Sensors with Built-in AI
Sony today unveiled the world’s very first image sensors that have artificial intelligence capabilities built-in. The sensors are capable of processing captured images and extracting intelligent metadata at high speeds.
19:00
Hard Facts: There’s a Real Need for a New Micro Four Thirds Sensor
There has been a lot of talk over the last few years about new sensors for Micro Four Thirds cameras, but to date, we have not seen anything come from all of the noise that surrounds the platform. With technology continuing to push forward, though the need for a new Micro Four Thirds sensor is becoming more apparent with each passing day.
21:38
New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Could Quadruple Camera Battery Life
Researchers at Australia’s Monash University have developed what they’re calling “the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery,” an ultra-high-capacity design that could quadruple camera battery life and run a smartphone for 5 consecutive days without a charge.
20:12
NVIDIA AI Can Turn Your Pet Into Other Animals
NVIDIA researchers have been doing groundbreaking work at the intersection between photography and AI — things like removing noise, transferring styles, photo reconstruction, turning doodles into photos, and creating realistic photos of imaginary people.
19:00
Sony Is Working on a New Organic Sensor, But Don’t Get Excited Just Yet
The sensors in the cameras we use today have come a long way over the past few years. As our understanding of technology has progressed, we have seen upgrades such as Back Side Illumination, and APS-C sensors that have finally broken the 30 Megapixel barrier.
17:57
Sony Developed Two New Sensors: A 3-Layer Organic Chip and the ‘World’s First’ All-PDAF Sensor
Sony is working hard to keep its image sensor supremacy. The company is planning to show off two new image sensors at the 2019 International Electronic Devices Meeting (IEDM) that should have photographers excited: a 3-layer organic image sensor that will require no demosaicing, and “the world’s first all PDAF CMOS image sensor.” According to […]
18:20
Watch Anduril’s Battering-Ram Drone Knock Other Drones Out of the Sky
Anti-drone tech has run the gamut from radio-frequency bazookas to trained eagles. But the latest anti-drone technology from controversial security company Anduril is actually… another drone. The Anduril Anvil is a “battering-ram drone system” that is tailor made to knock other drones out of the sky. You can see the drone in action in the […]
13:00
Are We Done with Clickbait Stories About the DSLR Being Dead Yet?
"HEY GUYS DID YOU KNOW THE DSLR IS DEAD AND MY CLICKBAIT TITLE IS IN ALL CAPS JUST TO GET YOUR ATTENTION?" is what I've seen so many YouTube videos and blog posts about in recent times. Yes, it's true.
