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Ultra slow-mo camera can record light bouncing off mirrors

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne have managed to photograph the movement of light using an amazing high-speed camera.
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Sony’s A7S III is the ultimate 4K video camera, five years in the making

After a five-year hiatus, Sony returns with a mirrorless video camera of unmatched low light and 4K video performance.
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Photoshop for iPad finally has Edge Detection — here’s how to use it

Photoshop for iPad now offers the Refine Edge tool for more accurate selections, while a touch gesture rotation option was also added.
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AP photographers to receive Sony cameras and lenses in exclusive partnership

The Associated Press will now use Sony gear for photos and video, with the exception of freelance photographers.
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Pentax just dropped a DSLR teaser focusing on the features a mirrorless skips

Pentax is getting ready to launch a new APS-C DSLR -- and the company is trying to prove its loyalty to DSLRs by focusing on what the larger cameras do best.
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The Nikon Z 5 doubles down on SD card slots despite its entry-level price

Sporting a $1,399 price tag, the Nikon Z 5 mixes full-frame power with slower speeds and dual SD card slots.
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Pentax spells out vision as an art company that ignores superior tech

Is shooting with an SLR artistically better than shooting with mirrorless? Pentax's new company principles raise some concerns about the future of the company.
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Leica’s 40-megapixel M10-R is the company’s new flagship rangefinder

Announced on July 16, the Leica M10-R is the new flagship for the rangefinder series and includes a newly-developed sensor.
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Vivo’s X50 Pro has a gimbal for super-steady video, and it really works

Looking for innovation in the smartphone camera world? Here it is. The Vivo X50 Pro has a gimbal system inside the camera module for incredibly steady video.
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Researchers turned beetles into photographers for the sake of science

A camera that weighs less than a tenth of a playing card could help power tiny robotics, researchers from the University of Washington suggest.
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Space station astronaut speaks of the joy of photographing Earth

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley has spoken about what he loves most about photographing Earth from the International Space Station 250 miles up.
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Fighting to stay relevant, Flickr overhauls its feed for more customization

The Flickr Feed may look a bit different next time you log in. A design overhaul splits the feed into two columns and offers more customization options.
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Sony’s new ultra-wide full-frame lens is the first of its kind

At $3,000, the new ultra-wide doesn't come cheap, but it will give Sony shooters new bragging rights. This is the widest f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras.

Check out Crew Dragon astronaut’s stunning Earth photos captured from ISS

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley has been sharing photos of some of the incredible sights viewable from the space station as it orbits Earth about 250 miles up.
Fujifilm GFX 100 review

RAW power: Fujifilm brings RAW video to medium-format GFX 100 — and a new lens

The GFX system keeps getting better. Alongside a new lens, Fujifilm announced firmware that adds features to all cameras, including RAW video to the GFX 100.
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After years of waiting, Sony A7S III may arrive this summer

Sony's still-unnamed replacement to the A7S II may launch later this summer. The camera may feature 10-bit video and a higher-resolution sensor.
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Olympus has fallen: The camera maker chose its fate years ago

After defending its choices in camera design, but not selling many cameras, it's no real surprise Olympus has not seen a profit in three years.
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Panasonic takes on Sony in the vlogging camera game with compact Lumix G100

The Micro Four Thirds camera is smaller than Panasonic's other mirrorless models but takes the same lenses, while new microphones offer active noise canceling.
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Sigma’s mirrorless ultra-telephoto is so light you’ll actually want to use it

Meet the Sigma 100-400mm DG DN OS, a telephoto lens made for mirrorless with a lighter profile and image stabilization. It's expected to start shipping in July.
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You can now Photoshop someone out of an image with one click

Photoshop can create better portrait masks, while Lightroom can locally change an object's color — but that's just the top of the list for the June updates.
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Camera shootout: Can Huawei’s P40 Pro Plus beat Apple, Samsung, and Google?

Can the new Huawei P40 Pro Plus beat some of the best camera phones available? We find out in a test against the iPhone 11 Pro, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Pixel 4.
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A favorite for street photography, new Ricoh GR III looks like an actual street

The GR III Street Edition Special Limited Kit shows off a street-inspired design with a textured surface and yellow stripe, and comes bundled with a viewfinder.
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How to take a virtual tour of the International Space Station

The Space Station has received renewed interest following the arrival last week of SpaceX astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken on the Crew Dragon.
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How Fujifilm instant cameras are helping patients and nurses to connect

Nurses on coronavirus wards cover their faces with masks and headgear. So Fujifilm is helping them to create wearable selfies to show patients a comforting smile.
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Nik Collection 3’s impressive new lens correction beats Adobe, but is it enough?

The updated Nik Collection 3 by DxO includes a new Perspective Efex plug-in, non-destructive editing, and a few new filters.
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When copyrights make finding video soundtracks hard, this A.I. musician can help

The soundtrack to your life -- or at least your Instagram Stories -- is easier to find with PicsArt's new A.I., giving creators access to copyright-free songs.
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GoPro Labs unlocks hidden advanced features for action cam enthusiasts

The new program lets customers test out in-development features and program advanced settings into their GoPro Hero8 Black cameras using customizable QR codes.
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The $600 Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm is a unique, affordable zoom

Designed to keep both the price and weight low, the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F/3.5-5.6 offers a uniquely wide angle for a standard zoom for L-Mount cameras.
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Sony’s ZV-1 is an influencer-targeted upgrade to the best compact camera

The RX100-derived camera is a video-first point-and-shoot that expressly targets vloggers, YouTubers, and influencers who want a great camera without the fuss.
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Don’t upgrade your camera. It won’t make you a better photographer

Photographers are not spared from upgrade culture, but it's a trap we need to avoid. Image quality matured years ago, and your current camera is probably fine.
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The Xperia 1 II brings Sony’s mirrorless camera tech to a smartphone

The Sony Xperia 1 II inherits Real-time Eye AF and 20-fps continuous shooting from the company's Alpha-series mirrorless cameras, along with a bigger sensor.
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Nikon’s flagship and very pricey D6 camera finally starts shipping

Nikon's top-of-the-range $6,500 camera for professional photographers was supposed to launch in April but the release was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Photoshop for iPad gets better touchscreen control and Curves

Photoshop for iPad now allows users to customize the Apple Pencil experience, while also getting closer to the desktop version with the addition of curves.
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Smaller than a deck of cards, Lume’s Cube Panel Mini shines light on mobile video

The Lume Cube Panel Mini aims to brighten video work without weighing down gear -- or budgets. It is also Lume Cube’s cheapest portable lighting solution yet.