Fujifilm has released two firmware updates: firmware version 5.00 for the X-T1 and version 2.01 for the X-Pro2. Unfortunately, X-T2 owners will have to wait a few more weeks for their own firmware …
7 Tips That Will Help You Extend Your Camera’s Battery Life
We’ve all heard or read those tips for getting the most out of your smartphone’s limited battery life, but what about us photographers? How do you make sure you’re squeezing every…
The Olympus STF-8 is the World’s First Weatherproof Macro Flash
Olympus this week announced its new STF-8 Macro Flash, the world’s first macro flash that boasts durable weatherproofing. Designed for macro photographers who want to capture the great outdoo…
DJI set to unveil new Inspire drone later this month?
DJI looks set to unveil an all-new version of its top-of-the-range Inspire 1 drone, with invites for a November 15 launch event hinting at the new device. While it’s not clear exactly what th…
Throwback Thursday: Nikon D40
Nikon’s first truly beginner-friendly DSLR turns 10 years old this month. The Nikon D40 was introduced in November of 2006, bringing with it for the first time on-screen tips for novice digit…
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II matches mirrorless muscle with pro spec and coming to the UK
Olympus has revealed that its flagship OM-D mirrorless camera is coming to the UK in December. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has a 20.4-megapixel Live MOS sensor, TruePic VIII image processing, ele…
Lume Cube returns to Kickstarter with the Life Lite mini LED cube
Lume Cube launched the first generation of its high-powered LED-lighting cube for smartphones and action cameras back in 2014. Now, the company has returned to Kickstarter to raise funding for its …
Facebook Testing Snapchat-Like Camera Effects and Masks
HIGHLIGHTS Facebook is testing photo effects and masks into its main camera app To include animated selfie masks, overlaid graphics, geofilters Facebook is also placing the camera icon to the left …
DJI Phantom 4 drone with 24-carat gold plating goes on sale for £20k
The DJI Phantom 4 camera drone may be functional, but it’s not luxurious. Filling that void is DronesDirect.co.uk, a drone retailer offering a 24-carat gold plated Phantom 4 model — som…
Chronos 1.4 is a $2500 camera that can shoot at 21,650 fps
Late last month, a homemade camera dubbed Chronos surfaced alongside the claim that it can shoot at speeds up to 21,650 fps. The camera was notable not only for its ultra-high-speed shooting capabi…