The top 10 most-Instagrammed locations are bound to give you the travel itch
Looking for inspiration for your next destination? Here are the top 50 destinations in the Americas, according to Instagram hashtags anyways. From Disney to Yosemite, these are some of the most Instagrammed locations to visit (or to avoid for something more original).
Instagram’s test of Recommended Posts is designed to not interrupt your feed
Instagram is testing Recommended Posts -- but it's not what you're thinking. Unlike Facebook's feature, the posts won't be inserted into the middle of the feed. Instead, the suggestions pop up once you've seen everything else from your network feed.
Leica M10-P is so understated, there’s no red logo and (almost) no shutter noise
The Leica M line favors a minimalistic design, but that red logo that identifies the luxury camera brand isn't so understated. Now, Leica has launched an option for the photographers who want to blend into the background. The Leica M10-P features the company's quietest shutter, and it even ditches the red logo.
Insta360 Pro 2 shoots stabilized 8K VR video that you can watch on 4K headsets
The new Insta360 Pro 2 is the first pro-grade 360 camera to integrate stabilization -- but it also packs in a host of other features, including algorithms that allow its 8K videos to be viewed from 4K headsets and smartphones. The camera can also be controlled wirelessly from up to 1,000 feet away.
Samyang’s first Nikon autofocus lens is an ultrawide 14mm f/2.8
Samsung's venture into autofocus lenses continues with the company's first option for Nikon DSLRs. The bright F/2.8 lens captures a wide 14mm view, and while the company may be relatively new to autofocus, it says the focus is quiet, quick, and accurate. The lens is slated for a September launch.
Fujifilm now has a crazy 46x zoom lens — 9.5mm to 437mm — for 4K video
If you're watching a sports game next year and see the view zoom from an extreme wide angle to up close and personal, Fujifilm's new lens may be to blame. The lens packs in a crazy 46x zoom that's bound to be expensive -- but the technology is impressive regardless. Here's how Fujifilm managed to fit it all in.
Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless is coming August 23 — here’s what we know so far
Nikon's upcoming mirrorless camera has a touchscreen. Nikon is keeping a tight lid on details surrounding its upcoming full-frame mirrorless camera, but the latest teaser is the most revealing. Experts in the industry are speculating just what features the camera could have -- and how much it may shake up the industry.
How iPhone photographers connect the world using only ‘basic’ gear
Aug. 19 is World Photography Day, marking progress from the daguerreotype to the iPhone. But how do today's photographers create a connection to viewers using basic gear that fits in a pocket? We talked to top iPhone photographers and influencers around the world to find out.
From white skies to blurry subjects, how to fix common photo mistakes
You snapped the photo at the perfect moment, but the image is blurry. Or maybe the sky is white instead of blue. Understanding the most common photography mistakes can help capture better memories and more likeable Instagrams. Here's how to fix these seven common photography mistakes.
Photo FOMO: VSCO makes harsh sun look cool, Apple wants to make 360 look better
In this week's Photo FOMO, see how VSCO is trying to improve photos in harsh sunlight with new presets and how Apple thinks they can make 360 look better. Catch 3 Legged Thing's new (more) affordable tripod and find out just how many photographers actually read licensing agreements.
Color grading pushes Pinnacle Studio 22 toward more pro video editing features
Designed for videographers that aren't pros but aren't basic users either, Pinnacle Studio 22 expands its advanced tools with color grading and four-point editing. The updates bring more advanced tools to the platform, along with expanding existing tools for more control over the edits.
Meet the Mantis Q: A drone you can control by yelling, waving, or even smiling
"Mantis, take a picture." Yuneec's new consumer drone, the Yuneec Mantis Q, responds to voice commands along with gestures and smiles. The 4K drone also integrates several different flight modes and safety features inside a one-pound, foldable drone. The drone is also set to compete at a $500 price point.
Sorry, DSLR, but Sony mirrorless is now the best-selling full-frame camera
Just how many photographers are making the switch to Sony? Four out of every ten full frame cameras sold in the U.S. during the first half of 2018 had the Sony name. That puts Sony as the best selling camera brand for the first half of 2018, in the full frame category as well as mirrorless overall.
A turn for the better: Loupedeck+ adds custom dials, more to Lightroom console
The Loupedeck+ improves on the original Lightroom console by adding welcome customization options and introducing support for Skylum Aurora HDR. What's even better is that it does this all at an even lower price of $230, while the first generation model has been reduced to just $180.
18 seconds of fame: Giphy’s quirky new GIF film festival has a $10K prize
Got a knack for creating GIFs? Someone is going to win $10,000 for a video that's 18 seconds or less at the Giphy Film Festival. The new contest is set to recognize the top creator for the short micro-films, with or without sound, in five different categories. The festival is open to entries until September 27.
How to use Adobe Spark Post to spice up your social media images
Images are proven to get more likes than plain text -- but only if those images are good. Adobe Spark post is an AI-powered design program for non-designers. Here's how to use the free program to take your social media feeds to the next level, and why you probably shouldn't pay for the premium features.
New deal suggests Facebook is looking to add sweet interactive tools for Live
Facebook now owns a company that specializes in creating interactive live video experiences with polls, viewer comments, and more. Vidpresso says the change will help it bring the interactive tools to more users. The move suggests that Facebook users could soon be seeing more tools for Live.
Instagram hackers are changing account info into Russian email addresses
Have you logged in to your Instagram lately? A hack circulating this month has Instagram users locked out of their accounts because a hacker changed all the profile data, according to a report. Instagram, however, says it hasn't seen an increase in the number of hack reports.
The Nixplay Iris might just make digital picture frames cool again
The digital picture frame's popularity has fizzled because of time-consuming updates and low quality -- but can a Wi-Fi connected, Alexa-enabled frame change that? The Nixplay Iris is an 8-inch digital picture frame that wireless adds photos (from you or friends) and includes a number of smart features.
Brother’s new laser printers spit out prints with just a tap thanks to NFC
Seven new color laser printers carry the Brother name, as well as new features like NFC to easily print from mobile devices. The lineup sits between $200 and $400, with faster print speeds and an updated design. All seven are also connected to auto fulfillment programs for automatically reordering supplies.
Kids can now initiate a friend request on Messenger Kids by using a password
Facebook's messaging app for the under-13 crowd required parents, not kids, to initiate the process of adding a friend. Now kids can start the process by using a unique passphrase -- a feature that still requires parental approval on both sides. The feature began rolling out today.
The best Nikon lenses
Looking for the perfect optic to pair with your Nikon mount DSLR? Here are Nikon's best lenses -- and a few from third-party manufacturers. The best lens varies on what you intend to shoot and your budget, so we've covered categories from macro to telephoto and prices from $220 to $2,400.
For Monaris, it’s a photography career launched on an iPhone and Instagram
On Instagram, she's known just as Monaris. But street photographer Paola Franqui has built a following largely with an iPhone and a smile before growing into a mirrorless camera system. We sat down with Monaris to talk photography, style, Instagram and editing -- and where the name Monaris came from.
Photo FOMO: Leica Elpro turns plain lenses into macro, Fujifilm Fest returns
In this week's photo industry news, Leica launches a way to turn plain lenses into macro lenses while Fujifilm shares the second annual Fujifilm Festival. Artificial Intelligence keeps growing with new uses with Getty Images and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera.
Facebook’s less cluttered friend list feeds are no more
Facebook friend list feeds created a more curated news feed -- but not anymore. Facebook has discontinued the feature, saying it wasn't widely used. The move will help the network focus on improving the News Feed, the company says. The separate feeds join the ticker in a list of Facebook's dead features.
Facebook wants to help you find a mentor with its latest Groups feature
Facebook is designed for connecting to other people -- so why not mentors? Today, Facebook launched a program inside Groups that allows for two users to go through a mentorship program together. Facebook says it has built-in safety and privacy features.
Moment is the first to outfit the Galaxy Note 9 with photography lenses
Well, that was quick. Moment lenses already support the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9, thanks to new cases that launched almost immediately after the device did. The slim cases allow the dual-lens smartphone to use any current Moment lens. The Moment Pro app will also be available for the Note 9.
PaintShop Pro 2019 is more well-rounded with 360 compatibility, speed boost
Photoshop alternative PaintShop Pro 2019 can now eliminate tripods from 360 photos and turn photos into stylized paintings. The new 360 camera compatibility and A.I.-powered painting tool join a long list of performance improvements and interface enhancements for the photo editor and graphics tool.
Google enables virtual tour creation via Street View or a smartphone
Google wants anyone to be able to create a virtual tour -- Google Tour Creator is an online program for creating virtual tours with multiple scenes. Anyone can use the program, using new images (like images from the Ricoh Theta V), Street View photos or, now, images shot in the Cardboard Camera app.
Three million people quit Snapchat after the redesign
After a million users signed petitions to get the old Snapchat back, the network's user count is finally showing the early results of the changes with a three million drop in daily active users. Monthly users, however, haven't declined and the company's revenue is growing.
New Epson scanner converts photos from old shoe boxes to the cloud in seconds
Epson's batch photo scanner just got faster -- the new Epson FastFoto FF-680W scans a photo a second and can also automatically upload the scans to Google Drive and Dropbox. The scanner also includes software with text recognition for scanning and searching documents.
Lensbaby Sol 45 review
The Lensbaby Sol 45 is a gateway drug into the world of creatively blurred, expressive photos that make pixel peepers’ brains hurt. It brings Lensbaby’s telltale effect, the “sweet spot” of focus, to a new low price and compact size. Read our review to see if purposefully blurred photos are worth $200.
This new Tamron 17-35mm is the lightest bright wide-angle zoom yet
Zoom lenses offer more versatility, but the trade-off is size. Tamron says that its latest lens, the Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD, is the lightest wide-angle lens compared to others with similar specifications. The lens sits at right around a pound and the company says they've also improved the autofocus.