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New material may look like paper, but Translum has many uses in the photo studio

Photography accessory enthusiasts just gained another two-in-one -- and this time it's a backdrop that doubles as a softbox or diffuser.
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Kipon makes using a lens converter more fun with built-in variable ND filter

Kipon is hoping a two-in-one lens adapter and neutral density filter make converting more convenient for Sony a7 users.
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New street mosaic photo app makes other geotagging photo sites look old

Streetography, a new iOS app, is forgoing the traditional pins-on-a-map geotagging and turning maps into photo mosaics.
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New sensor technology could make 60fps 4K video easier to find

Sixty frames per second in 4K quality is tough to find, but new sensor technology could change that. The latest sensor from OmniVision captures 60fps 4K.
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Book-sized battery can power a TV for 4 hours or a mini-fridge for 8

With enough juice to power a smartphone 28 times, the two-pound Plug is still small enough to easily fit in a backpack or purse.
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Not wearing your seat belt? Cameras are smarter at detecting suspicious activity

The same obstacle avoidance technology compact enough to fit inside a drone will now allow smart security cameras to recognize threats without the cloud.
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Could an AI camera detect lies better than a polygraph? One tech firms thinks so

Turns out, facial expression may be enough to give away your lies. A new AI camera and software combo can detect lies just as well as a polygraph.
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Designer inspired by Iceland creates holographic dress with a photo printer

The secret behind the shimmery material in Yuima Nakazato's work involves images printed onto a film-like material, then folded into over 1,000 shapes.
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GoPro’s new Passenger app makes flying the Karma drone a team effort

GoPro's Karma may be pretty small, but it can take on passengers -- virtually, anyway. The new Passenger app offers a second user the view from the drone.
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DSLR a pain in the neck? A new startup’s camera strap is aiming to change that

Got camera-related neck pain? There will soon be a strap for that -- the SnapSnap uses a backpack to reposition the weight of the camera off your neck.
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Watch hockey from the referee’s perspective, thanks to a 360 camera mount

Hockey fans can now watch the game from the referee's perspective thanks to a new partnership with a 360-camera manufacturer.
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These 10 extreme microphotographs offer an artistic look at a small world

The photography competition that features details too tiny to see with the naked eye has announced its 2016 winners.
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Nearly 50 years after his Canon was stolen in Vietnam, vet is reunited with it

Leon Hambree's camera was stolen from his bag while serving in Vietnam -- nearly 50 years later, a stranger gives it back to him.
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Entaniya’s 250-degree lens gives cameras near-VR capability in one shot

360 shots without stitching is becoming closer to reality -- the latest lens from Entaniya captures a 250-degree perspective.
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Image that won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award was shot with a GoPro

The shot that took the top honors at this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition features a climbing orangutan, shot with a GoPro.
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Simple mount gives GoPro a dual-light setup that lets divers peer into the ocean depths

The dual light rigs on high-end diving cameras may soon be accessible to casual divers with a new GoPro mount, thanks to a Kickstarter project.
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Mirrorless photographers can shoot strap free with Spider's holster system

Photographers using lightweight cameras can now access the popular Spider holster in a size designed specifically for smaller shooters.
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I was blind but now I read: Wearable cameras can help legally blind read text

Wearable cameras, along with image recognition software, can help the legally blind read and identify faces, a new study suggests.
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What a tease: Fujifilm offers glimpse of upcoming square instant film camera

Fujifilm announced last month that a square instant film camera was in the works, but now the company has released a glimpse of what that camera looks like.
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Amazon Prime's unlimited photo storage just became shareable — and searchable

Amazon Prime has announced the Family Vault, which allows Prime members to share unlimited photo storage with up to five people.
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What's it like to shoot with Annie Leibovitz? Behind-the-scenes video offers clues

Iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz likes to keep her work authentic -- or that's what the models from a recent shoot for Lincoln say.
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Leica teams with handcrafted bag brand Ona for exclusive line of camera bags

What do you get when you cross a high-end bag company with a high-end camera brand? The Leica Collection By Ona is an exclusive line of handcrafted bags.
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Another camera giant has filed a lawsuit over 'gray market' products

Fujifilm is seeking damages from over 50 defendants for selling gray market products -- and it's not an uncommon occurrence.
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BenQ adds high dynamic range to 4K monitor it designed with photographers in mind

BenQ is expanding its line of monitors designed for creative professionals with several new options, including the addition of HDR.
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Modified camera creates clear pictures of the sky thanks to cooling mechanism

Long exposures heat up a sensor and introduce more noise -- this modified Nikon D5500 solves the issue with a cooling back.
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Google Photos finds your ‘best memories’ using artificial intelligence

Google just one-upped Facebook's "Friendiversary" by using artificial intelligence to pull up all your old photos with the same person in your latest photo.
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Sleek and simple, the new Ricoh Theta SC aims to bring 360 to the masses

Ricoh's simplified version of its 360 camera offers the same image quality but drops a few usability features to shave the price tag.
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Cold War bunker built to protect president now holds explosion-prone, historic films

Once a shelter for the president in the event of a nuclear incident, a Virginia bunker now houses 6.3 million pieces of cinematic history.
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The Flash Porter puts all your images in the palm of your hand

No computer? No problem. The Flash Porter is a file storage solution that offers back-up from SD cards and smartphones on the go.
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Kickstarter: LensShift offers follow-focus-like control on the cheap

The LensShifter may look a bit odd, but it's designed to give both photographers and videographers more control over focus and zoom on the cheap.
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Manfrotto aims for sleek and discreet with new camera bags

Manfrotto's latest camera bag options are sleek and slim, with a traditional Advanced design or a more discreet Street style bag.
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Dedicated dive camera adds depth data to video down to 656 feet

Designed specifically for diving, the Paralenz camera uses sensors to record depth data and automatically adjust white balance for dives down to 656 feet.
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GoPro footage of couple’s first kiss discovered after a year lost at sea

A GoPro fell into the sea shortly after capturing a couple's first kiss -- a year later, the now-engaged couple was reunited with the footage.
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Olloclip’s new design gives the iPhone 7 camera interchangeable lenses

Olloclip's first lenses for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are designed to be easily swapped out, thanks to a new hinge-style design.