23:00
The Earth’s Rotation Can Limit IBIS Performance
A lot of aspects of digital cameras get better with each new model, but a feature that consistently improves with almost every new generation is in-body image stabilization (IBIS).
21:00
The Hasselblad X2D II 100C Honors its Legacy While Embracing the Future
The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is the company's best demonstration yet of how medium format photography doesn't have to come with compromises. Gone are the days of huge, heavy cameras, sluggish and unreliable autofocus, and an obtuse user experience.
18:54
The Sony a7 V’s Sensor Is Even More Impressive Than it Seemed
Another day, another Sony a7 V dynamic range update. Our initial speculation has proven correct, and the new a7 V is employing Dual Gain Output (DGO) to achieve outstanding dynamic range when using its mechanical shutter at base and low ISO settings.
21:24
Micron Gives Crucial the Lexar Treatment, Shutters Memory Brand
Micron, the maker of Crucial memory, including SSDs, has announced that it will shutter the Crucial brand and exit the consumer memory business to focus on supplying AI data centers. [Read More]
20:45
Nvidia Just Became the World’s First $5 Trillion Company
Not even four months after American technology company Nvidia rode the AI surge to become the world's first $4 trillion company, it has become the first ever to cross the $5 trillion threshold. [Read More]
07:00
Camera Technology Has Massively Improved. So Why Hasn’t Photography?
I love it when photographers say something like, "It's not about the tech. " That's truly wrong -- a pinhole camera can't shoot sports in the same way that a Sony a9 III can. But there's something to be said for the wisdom of what Zack Arias said many years ago: what matters is the moron behind the camera.
18:49
Adobe’s New Computational iPhone Camera App Looks Incredible
Alongside new Photoshop and Lightroom updates, Adobe recently unveiled Project Indigo, a new computational photography camera app. [Read More]
21:05
Google Live Search Uses AI to Answer Questions About What Your Camera Sees
As part of its myriad announcements at I/O 2025, Google unveiled significant changes to Search, including the ability to use AI to search for what a smartphone camera sees in real-time. [Read More]
19:43
This Display Tech Can Make Digital Photos Look As If They Were Printed
Can a screen look so much like paper that it manages to replicate it in ways photographers can trust? TCL’s NXTPAPER is an attempt to do just that, a display technology that isn’t quite E Ink yet also diverges from the traditional OLED and LCD panels we’ve grown accustomed to. [Read More]
21:16
Sony’s 8K Hawk-Eye Technology Will Measure All NFL First Downs
Starting this upcoming season, the National Football League (NFL) is fully embracing Sony's Hawk-Eye technology for line-to-gain measurements in NFL games. [Read More]
21:13
Sony mocopi Pro Kit Streamlines Motion Capture for 3D and VR
While imaging companies rarely use CES as a platform to launch new consumer cameras and lenses anymore, the major electronics tradeshow remains a great place for camera makers to show off interesting technology.
08:00
Will Three-Layer Foveon Sensors Dominate The Camera Market In 2025?
Most of us are accustomed to discussing sizes and resolutions when it comes to the camera models that we're familiar with. Those of us who are a bit more tech-savvy know of back-illuminated sensors.
21:19
Looking Glass’ Holographic Displays to Support iOS, Bringing Immersive 3D to More Users
Hologram hardware and software company Looking Glass, known for its spatial displays, announced new iOS support via Unity integration, enabling users to run real-time 3D media using just an iPhone or iPad, rather than super-powerful dedicated computers. [Read More]
08:00
Can This Metalens Revolutionize Photography? I Sure Hope So
Pancake lenses aren’t new, but they’re usually restricted to focal lengths between 24 and 40mm. At least I’ve only seen them in or around these focal ranges. I’m referring to lenses that are considered smaller and more compact (in the full frame genre) than lenses of other focal ranges. Any semi-decent lens is at least …
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.
