Processor maker ARM is hoping to strengthen its position in new markets by acquiring imaging technology company Apical. Read more
May 19
We are very sad to report the death of Michael Reichmann, founder of Luminous-Landscape. Michael was a towering figure in the digital photography press and he will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him and by his millions of readers. Read more
The Tamron 85mm F1.8 claims the title of the world's first fast-aperture 85mm lens with stabilization. We've spent some time getting to know it on full-frame and crop sensor bodies alike. Read more
May 18
Are you excited about VR but frustrated that we don't have a clearly demarcated area in our forums for you to talk about it? You're not alone, probably. But we're pleased to announce that your nightmare is over, with the launch of our dedicated VR and action cameras forum! Read more
Sony's Xperia XA Ultra puts the focus on the front camera with a 16MP stabilized imager. Read more
With 12 and 14 frames per second on tap respectively, the Nikon D5 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II are both high-speed sports-shooting machines. So, we took them to photograph some other high-speed machines at a motocross practice northeast of Seattle. Read more
Voigtlander's 15mm F4.5 Super-Wide-Heliar is newly available for Sony E-mount, so we put it to work on the Sony a7R II shooting landscapes. See gallery
May 17
Samsung may have one foot out the door of the digital camera market, but at least for now it appears to be keeping its NX1 and NX500 up to speed with an Android Marshmallow compatibility update. Read more
The Lenovo Moto G Plus performs on par with flagship devices like the iPhone 6s Plus and Google Nexus 6P in DxOMark's mobile testing. Read more
From Sphericam to Theta, and from the New York Times to your local real estate agent, the age of 'consumer virtual reality' seems to have finally arrived. What's changed and why is VR in the headlines? Read more
In our initial testing, the Moto G Plus camera produces image quality that we would typically expect from devices in a higher price bracket. Read more
The EOS-1D X Mark II is the latest flagship body from Canon boasting a 20.2MP CMOS sensor, 14 fps continuous shooting and a new 61-point autofocus system. We brought it out to Evergreen Motocross Park in Monroe, Washington to get some initial impressions. See gallery
May 16
Chinese company Xiaomi has updated its Yi action camera with a Sony IMX377 12MP 1/2.3" sensor, improving its top resolution to 4K compared to the original model's 1080p maximum. Read more
Sony, one of the biggest sensor manufacturers for the photographic industry, has announced its sensor plant in the earthquake-hit Kumamoto region will be ready to begin production again by the end of this month. Read more
The Nikon D500 is a 21MP DSLR that inherits a lot of the key features from Nikon's flagship camera the D5, but packs them into a smaller APS-C format body. The long-awaited successor to the D300s, the D500 is Nikon's most professional DX-format camera ever, and we've been using one for a little while. Read more
Many consumers are likely to shop for cameras based on price and capability, rather than according to whether a certain model contains a mirror or not. In this category, you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders and a bevy of external controls. Read more
May 15
When the stresses of running his own business catch up to him, DPR reader Arek Halusko turns to photography. Based in BC, he's drawn to street scenes where there's always something to shoot around the corner. See more
May 14
Summer is all but upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, but it's never too early to plan your winter photo trips. Veteran landscape shooter Erez Marom makes a strong case for heading to Finland. Read more
Most photographers are ready to head home after a 10-hour wedding shoot, but Mike Olbinski isn't your average wedding photographer. Read more
May 13
SmugMug's newest film features travel photographer Trey Ratcliff as he explores the Moroccan towns of Fez and Chefchaouen and discusses his own journey as a photographer. Read more
COOPH wants to keep you and your photo gear dry in a specially designed, waterproof jacket that won't cramp your style. Read more
Korean electronics manufacturer LG has announced a new action cam that can stream live content to the internet via built-in 3G and LTE connectivity. Learn more
Shooting with the Nikon D500 continues, both in Seattle and in very warm Palm Springs, California. See gallery
May 12
Facebook users will soon be able to upload 360 degree photos directly to Facebook and view them in the news feed. Read more
Samsung's new microSDXC card offers an incredible 256GB storage space with room for up to 55,200 photos. Read more
Our long-awaited review of the Nikon D810 is now published! The D810 is Nikon's flagship high-resolution DSLR and although it was released some time ago, it remains a benchmark camera in many important respects. We've been shooting with - and testing - the D810 for a long time. Click through to read the review
Not everyone wants to pay a premium for a long zoom camera. Thankfully, there are many reasonably priced cameras available, though they won't offer the same image quality as enthusiast models. In this roundup we look at big zoom cameras with more consumer-friendly price tags. Read more
May 11
Corel has launched AfterShot Pro 3, the latest version of its photo editing software, re-vamping its highlight recovery algorithm and adding new touchup tools. Read more
The Anja Niedringhaus award for Courage in Photojournalism has gone to Kenya-based photographer Adriane Ohanesian for her ongoing coverage of the conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan. Learn more
Instagram has made a significant design change to its logo, and has introduced a monochrome user interface that puts more emphasis on photos. Read more
José Francisco Salgado is an Emmy-nominated astronomer, photographer and educator. He joined us when took Nikon’s D810 and D810A down to southern California recently to capture the stunning desert vistas and night skies near Death Valley. See video
Canon is introducing the first macro lens for its EOS M system, offering two built-in LEDs to illuminate close subjects. Read more
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May 11, 2016 at 04:00
The Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT updates the manufacturer's top-shelf flash unit, claiming it fires up to 1.5x faster in continuous shooting with AA batteries or up to 2x with a new CP-E4N optional battery pack. Learn more
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Canon's new PowerShot SX620 HS refreshes its budget superzoom lineup with a 25-625mm equiv. lens. Read more
May 10
Huawei's Honor V8 comes with a very similar dual-camera setup to the P9 that includes two 12MP main cameras, but it does without the Leica branding. Read more
Accessory manufacturer Manfrotto has launched a new backpack that hides the opening of its main camera compartment between the bag and the person carrying it. Read more
Pentax shooters have waited a long time to join the full frame club, and with the release of the K-1 DSLR that wait is finally over. But the appeal reaches beyond current Pentaxians thanks to its 36MP sensor, innovative features and a very aggressive price point. Take a look at what makes this camera unique. See video
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sample galleryMay 10, 2016 at 12:00
Sony's new Cyber-shot RX10 III might look a lot like the older RX10 II, but its lens is something else. With a versatile 24-600mm equiv. range, on paper it's a great traveling companion, which is why DPR editor's editor chose it to take on a weekend hike. See how he got on
May 9
Beamr, the software company behind the content-aware JPEGmini image compression application, has introduced an extension for Adobe Photoshop. Learn more
There's no shortage of interchangeable lens cameras in the $500-800 range. Whether they're mirrored or mirrorless, there's something for beginners and enthusiasts alike in this crowd of inexpensive cameras. Read roundup
As we continue testing the Pentax K-1 in our studio, it continues to impress us. This time we look at Raw dynamic range, where the K-1 excells – especially with Pixel Shift enabled. See more
May 8
Have you ever wondered how some of the top landscape photographers achieve that dreamy yet sharp look? It's actually quite simple. In this article you will find a step-by-step guide to creating, refining and using the 'Orton layer' in your post processing workflow. Read more
May 7
It's been a busy week here as three high profile cameras have come sailing through our doors in (roughly) the past seven days. Let's recap, shall we? Read more
Panasonic's LX100 is an ambitious little camera. It steps right over the 1" sensor compact class with a 16MP Four Thirds sensor. Thanks to the folks at iFixit, we can take a look at what's inside the camera without ever picking up a screwdriver. Read more
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