LG Launches New Versions of its Color-Accurate Pro OLED Monitors

LG has announced that it is updating its color-accurate UltraFine OLED Pro monitor line with a few new features and is also adding a new 27-inch size option to accompany the previous 32-inch version. LG new OLED Pro models follow the last year’s launch of the $4,000 32EP950, which brought a 1,000,000 to one contrast… Continue reading LG Launches New Versions of its Color-Accurate Pro OLED Monitors

Revisiting the Canon 1D, 20 Years Later

It was my first year in college. I was going out every day to teach myself photography, Harry Potter had just come out in theaters, and Canon entered the digital photography world with its very first fully backed flagship, the Canon EOS 1D. At the time, I was shooting on the Canon EOS D30, and… Continue reading Revisiting the Canon 1D, 20 Years Later

Using a Zeiss 300mm Lens for a Wet Plate Self Portrait Project

Wet plate photographer Markus Hofstätter recently acquired a Zeiss 300mm f/4.5 lens, and although it produced beautiful results, the process of getting to a finished image was filled with numerous obstacles along the way. The Austria-based Hofstätter is not a stranger to DIY solutions when it comes to antique photography equipment. From fixing a solid… Continue reading Using a Zeiss 300mm Lens for a Wet Plate Self Portrait Project

Sony Unveils Groundbreaking CMOS Sensor That Gathers Twice the Light

Sony’s Semiconductor division has announced that it successfully developed the world’s first stacked CMOS image sensor technology with two-layer transistor pixels that grants double the light gathering capability. Sony explains that typical image sensors place photodiodes and pixel transistors on the same substrate, but in this new design, it was able to separate them onto… Continue reading Sony Unveils Groundbreaking CMOS Sensor That Gathers Twice the Light

The Panasonic GH6 Has Been Delayed to ‘Early 2022’

The Panasonic GH6 is one of the company’s most highly anticipated new products and was scheduled for release by the end of the year. Unfortunately, Panasonic has announced that the camera is now delayed to 2022. In a short apology notice that has been published to its Japanese website, Panasonic apologizes for the delay and… Continue reading The Panasonic GH6 Has Been Delayed to ‘Early 2022’

Global Chip Shortage Appears to Be Hurting Sony Significantly

While the global chip and parts shortage has made the availability of new camera equipment scarce across the board and most manufacturers have had difficulty meeting demand, Sony may be the one feeling the biggest pinch. According to a report from CNET Japan which was spotted by DigiCame-Info, Sony’s market share in Japan took a… Continue reading Global Chip Shortage Appears to Be Hurting Sony Significantly

Nikon Unveils 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3

Nikon has announced the 28-75mm f/2.8 for full-frame Z-mount cameras, what it claims is a lightweight and versatile optic for all types of photographers. The company also announced it is developing an 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto prime lens. Nikon positions the 28-75mm f/2.8 as a value-rich optic for a host of possible photography applications… Continue reading Nikon Unveils 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3

How Renaissance Art Methods Can Save Smartphone Photography

Smartphone cameras use technology that has greatly advanced in the last few years. However, they have had a heavy focus on obtaining as much detail as possible which can produce unnatural-looking shots. The key then is for manufacturers to get away from this type of treatment and try and work towards ones that have better… Continue reading How Renaissance Art Methods Can Save Smartphone Photography

A Rare Soviet Spy Camera That Can Shoot Through Walls is for Sale

An unusual and rare vintage Russian spy camera has appeared for sale. The 35mm rangefinder film camera was designed to photograph through tiny holes drilled in walls and capture photos for blackmail or target manipulation. The Catawiki listing for the KMZ Krasnogorsk Zorki 4 “reflex” C166 (NIMFA-3) was spotted by Kosmo Foto and is described… Continue reading A Rare Soviet Spy Camera That Can Shoot Through Walls is for Sale

New Camera is First 2/3-Sensor System to Shoot 4K at 1,000 FPS

For-A has announced a new dual-sensor 2/3-inch 4K camera that allows for up to 1,000 frames per second with “no sacrifice on brightness” of the image that comes with traditional single-sensor cameras using broadcast lenses. For-A is a Japanese company that develops, manufactures, and sells professional video equipment for various applications. Its latest camera, the… Continue reading New Camera is First 2/3-Sensor System to Shoot 4K at 1,000 FPS