Popular tripod and accessory maker Manfrotto has just revealed a new range of entry-level carbon fibre tripods that it hopes will attract photographers looking for good quality gear at a slightly m…
Google shares high-resolution Pixel 2 sample photos
As with the original Pixel handsets, Google is stressing the quality of its Pixel 2 phone’s 12MP camera, calling it the “world’s highest rated smartphone camera” thanks to i…
Woman Films Her Internet-Connected Camera Talking to Her
More and more cameras are getting Internet connectivity these days, opening the door to new security and privacy concerns. A Dutch woman learned a creepy lesson on this recently when her Internet-c…
Google’s hands-free Clips camera uses AI to capture candid moments
Google has introduced a surprise new device. Shortly after announcing new Home Max and Home Mini speakers, as well as new Pixel phones and so much more, Google brought out a camera that uses artifi…
Nikon D850: Swift and accurate, with excellent images
The Nikon D850 is the mid-range model in the Japanese imaging giant’s full-frame DSLR camera line-up and successor to the D810, launched three years ago. As you would expect, it comes with ma…
DJI Launches Privacy Mode for Flying Drones Offline
Two months after the US Army ended its use of DJI drones due to “cybersecurity” reasons, DJI has just launched a new privacy mode that allows operators to fly completely offline. DJI sa…
The new Aputure LS 300d is now shipping
The Aputure LS 300D (5500K Color Temperature) looks to be a big hit. At NAB 2017 Newshooter gave it a show award for Best New Lighting product. The LS 300D is now shipping to retailers from Aputure…
Amazon Echo Spot: first look at the tiny device that wants to replace your Echo Dot
The Amazon Echo Spot was one of the more surprising reveals at Amazon’s big Echo event, which saw a new redesigned Amazon Echo, a supercharged Amazon Echo Plus and the Amazon Show coming to t…
Sony a9 firmware update 1.10 ‘improves image quality and overall stability’
Sony has released firmware version 1.10 for the Sony a9, bringing improved image quality to the camera alongside a bug fix that addresses a problem with Raw images disappearing when SDXC and microS…
Manfrotto owner Vitec has acquired Lowepro and JOBY for $10.3 million in cash
Vitec Group, the company that owns camera accessory brand Manfrotto, has just added two other major brands to its stable: JOBY and Lowepro. Vitec bought the brands from the Dayman Group, bringing t…