Fujifilm black-and-white film returns from the dead — thanks to millennials
After discontinuing black and white film, Fujifilm is bringing back the monochrome thanks to demand from millennials and GenZ photographers. The updated Neopan 100 Across II is designed for sharpness and minimal grain while keeping the traditional film look of the first generation.
Upgrade your glass with rebates of up to $150 on these Sigma lenses
Eyeing some bright primes or versatile zooms? Sigma's Father's Day sale discounts 11 lenses and a mount converter, with rebates as high as $150. The Sigma lens deals include lenses from the company's popular Art Series, as well as the Contemporary line. The deals are good through June 17.
Designed for sharp shots, Tamron calls its new 35mm prime lens its best yet
Tamron has been developing lenses for decades, but the new Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD could be the company's best lens yet. Developed to celebrate 40 years of the SP line, the company says the lens offers optics designed for sharpness and minimal aberration in Nikon and Canon DSLR mounts.
Getting weird ads? Here’s how to find out what Instagram thinks you like
Instagram thinks it knows a few things about you, but how does it actually find that information? As the social network prepares to deliver ads from influencers that you don't follow, learn how to see what Instagram gets right and wrong about your interests, and what you can do to change that.
Sponsored posts will soon infiltrate your Instagram, even if you’re not a fan
Sponsored posts are a common part of Instagram, but they are about to get even more widespread. The new branded content ads allow businesses to promote influencers' sponsored posts beyond their own followers feeds. That means you could start seeing sponsored posts from influencers that you don't follow.
With new filters, the updated Nik Collection 2 no longer needs Adobe to run
The popular Nik Collection plugin no longer requires Lightroom Classic, Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to run, thanks to integration with DxO PhotoLab. The new Nik Collection 2 also adds more than 40 new filters as well as high-resolution monitor support. The plugins are currently discounted.
The U.S. will now check social media accounts before approving visas
The application for a U.S. visa now requires most applicants to list their social media profile details, along with previous emails and phone numbers. Previously, the information was only required from some applicants. Individuals that don't have social media accounts can still apply.
Bitmoji-like Facebook Avatars makes emoji stickers look like you
Tired of the typical yellow smiley? Facebook Avatars will soon allow users to send stickers with a cartoon version of themselves in comments and messages. While the feature feels like a Bitmoji copycat, Facebook says the Avatars are designed to be more realistic and less cutesy.
Sony sales event saves you up to $1000 off on mirrorless digital cameras
During Sony's Step Up to Sony sales event, a handful of full-frame mirrorless cameras will see steep discounts. The Sony mirrorless camera deals include the A7 II, A7R II, A7R III, and the A9, with discounts as high as $1,000 and cameras as cheap as $900. Sort out the different deals here.
Nikon Z 6 review
The Nikon Z 6 is the little sibling to the new mirrorless Z 7 -- but for some photographers, the cheaper Z 6 may be the better option. The Nikon Z 6 is a 24.5-megapixel full frame mirrorless with a snappy 12 fps max burst speed. See where the $2,000 camera beats the $3,400 model in our Nikon Z 6 review.
A.I. cameras of the future could help prevent fake photos — at a cost
Artificial intelligence can only spot fake photos less than half the time, but adding A.I. into the camera itself could raise that accuracy to 90%. Researchers recently developed a way to add fake-spotting tools to the camera itself to help software easily identify which photos were manipulated.
Polaroid OneStep 2 review
Polaroid returned as Polaroid Originals with a relaunch of a 1970s era instant film camera. The Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 is a true Polaroid, from the classic design to the imperfect exposures, but also brings in a few modern features. See where the camera hits the mark in our Polaroid OneStep 2 review.
Leica and Lenny Kravitz team up again for special-edition snakeskin rangefinder
How's this for over the top -- the Leica M Monochrome Drifter designed by Lenny Kravitz uses a vegan python skin wrap and matching strap along with two color-coordinated lenses and a bag. Keeping the same guts as the original Leica M Monochrome, the set will cost nearly $24,000.
Vertical video haters win the war — Instagram’s IGTV has a horizontal view
Not yet sold on the idea of vertical video? The traditional horizontal aspect ratio is headed to Instagram's IGTV, thanks to today's update. The change allows horizontal images to fill the screen with the device rotated -- a small change, but one that could play a big role in growing the young platform.
The Fujifilm GFX100 is a 102-megapixel, stabilized beast of a mirrorless camera
Double-digit megapixels just not enough? The Fujifilm GFX100 boasts the highest resolution yet for a mirrorless camera. But along with those 102 megapixels, the medium format camera offers in-body stabilization, 4K video, and enhanced autofocus. See if you can guess the price of this beast of a camera.
Adobe Premiere Rush now allows Android users to edit video without the laptop
After launching on desktop and iOS, Adobe Premiere Rush, a streamlined video editor, is now available on Android. Premiere Rush is designed for social media projects and non-professional editors, keeping some of Premiere's tools in a simplified interface. The app is now available on Android.
The best Nikon cameras, from DSLRs to superzooms
Many of the best cameras have that Nikon logo on the front -- but what are the best Nikon cameras on the market right now? After reviewing dozens of models, we've rounded up the top Nikon cameras, from DSLR and mirrorless models to superzooms and $400 budget models.
Nikon Coolpix B600 Review
The Nikon Coolpix B600 has two big things going for it -- a 60x zoom lens and a $330 price point. But does the camera cut too many features to fit the budget price? Find the good and the bad for on the budget zoom camera in our Nikon B600 review.
Nikon recalls batches of Z 6 and Z 7 cameras for faulty stabilization systems
Nikon has issued a service advisory for some batches of its popular Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras, due to image stabilization systems that may not function fully. Nikon will repair the affected models free of charge, including shipping costs to bring the cameras’ stabilization systems up to par.
Instagram ditches plans for stand-alone Direct messaging app
After testing a stand-alone messaging app beginning in 2017, Facebook is shuttering the tests for an Instagram Direct app. While the messaging features remain intact inside Instagram, the separate app will be discontinued within the next few weeks as the company shifts its focus to privacy.
Eye autofocus is here for the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7. So just how good is it?
Nikon's new mirrorless cameras are getting a boost thanks to firmware version 2.0, which adds eye-detection autofocus, expanded low-light autofocus, and autoexposure for high-speed continuous shooting to the Z 6 and Z 7. The new firmware is available for download on May 16.
Lightroom adds first new slider in 4 years and will teach you how to use it
Say hello to Lightroom's first new slider in four years, the texture slider. The update joins new in-app learning tutorials, one of the company's most requested features. The list of updates also includes the start to batch editing for Lightroom mobile, album sharing updates, and more.
Photography News: An upside-down camera, app secretly uses photos to train A.I.
In this week's photography news, take a look at Polaroid's special edition Stranger Things camera. See what a photo storage app is being criticized over how they handled user images. Find the latest firmware updates for Nikon DSLRs and see Red Bull's latest photography contest.
Wacom Intuos Pro S balances advanced features with portability and price
The newest Wacom Intuos Pro is designed for portability without sacrificing (many) advanced features of its pricier big siblings. Priced at $250, the Intuos Pro - Small is both touch- and sketch-friendly with on-device shortcuts. The wireless pen tablet includes Wacom's latest technology.
Looking to get into photography? Grab a Nikon or Canon with two lenses for $400
Newbie photographers take note -- you can start a camera kit from scratch with a body, two lenses, bag, and SD card for $400. The Nikon D3500 two-lens kit is currently at its lowest price yet, while the Canon EOS T6 two-lens kit sits at the same price point in Black Friday-like pricing.
With Android built in, Pilot Era stitches 360 in 8K, no computer necessary
Developed by a software company, the Pilot Era can handle 8K 25 fps 360-degree stitches internally, without a computer. Stepping down to 4K brings the frame rate up to 60 fps and allows for live-streaming to Facebook and YouTube. After being teased during CES, the 360 camera is now funding on Indiegogo.
The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 promises high-end mirrorless portraits — for a price
Canon continues launching optics for the full-frame RF mirrorless system with the new Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM, a bright prime lens designed for portraits. The lens is the first RF to include Blue Refractive Optics to help fight chromatic aberration. Available for pre-order, the lens retails for $2,699.
As AR heads to Google search, Lens learns to translate, add tips, and more
Google Lens can soon help you decide what to eat by scanning the menu, then calculate the tip with one look at the receipt. Translation options are also expanding for Lens, while 3D objects and augmented reality tools will be built directly into Google search results, the company announced during I/O.
The Nikon D7500 lowers its price so you can shoot fast and save cash
Eyeing Nikon's fast, but not crazy expensive, D7500 DSLR? Try this Nikon D7500 deal at $200 off the body, or even bigger savings off a camera bundle with a lens. The D7500 is a good Nikon deal even at regular price, but the discount sweetens the 8 fps APS-C camera even more.
Photography News: Apple Aperture gets axed while Moment Pro gets new tools
Still using Apple Aperture? Not for much longer. Upcoming versions of MacOS won't support the photo editor. In this week's photography news, see why Aperture is getting the ax. Moment Pro adds two new useful smartphone camera features. And Yashica is back on Kickstarter -- but should you trust it?
Nikon Coolpix A1000 Review
The Nikon Coolpix A1000 has several things a smartphone doesn’t, like a big 30x optical zoom and plenty of physical controls. But can a 1/2.3-inch sensor deliver good image quality? Find out how the $480 compact zoom camera fares in our Nikon Coolpix A1000 review.
B&H cuts up to $1,000 on Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras for National Photo Month
May is National Photography Month -- and with it comes some steep camera discounts. The best camera deals for Sony, Canon, and Nikon mean saving anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than a thousand. Here are the best camera deals during National Photography Month.
Adobe panics photographers by testing new plans for photo subscriptions
Don't panic -- the changes to Adobe's Lightroom and Photoshop subscription plans are just a test, the company says. After photographers panicked about the pricing changes, Adobe said that the change is just a test and that all three photography plans are still available -- if you contact the help center.
Instagram’s new camera feature, Create Mode, isn’t for taking photos or video
Want to share something on Instagram without taking a photo or video? Instagram's upcoming Create Mode gives users a blank canvas to decorate with stickers and effects. During the annual F8 conference, Instagram also shared details on an upcoming product tag and a fundraising sticker inside Stories.