Hillary Grigonis / Digital Trends Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras are already getting new features, thanks to firmware. During CES 2019, Nikon shared a trio of new features that are currently under development for the Z7 and Z6, including CFexpress support, Eye AF, and ProRes RAW. The firmware doesn’t yet have a launch date. Eye AF, […]
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Nikon Z goes wide with new 14-30mm optics and Z6 filmmaker’s kit
Previous Next Nikon Nikon Nikon Nikon The Nikon Z mount now has ultra wide-angle optics. On Monday, January 7, Nikon unveiled the Nikkor Z 14-30mm F/4 S ultra-wide zoom lens. The lens is the first 14mm full-frame lens that allows for a filter at the front, thanks to a nearly flat front element. The lens […]
Canon pulls veil off its 4K prosumer and waterproof camcorders at CES 2019
Canon The Canon Vixia G line has its first 4K shooter. On Monday, January 7, Canon announced the VIXIA HF G50 camcorder, along with the waterproof consumer camcorders VIXIA HF W11 and HF W10, during CES 2019. The G50 is the G-series’ first 4K 30 fps camera for the company’s prosumer G-series. The camcorder, which Canon […]
Lume Cube wants to help you look your best while livestreaming
Previous Next Lume Cube Lume Cube Lume Cube Ever start a Skype call, FaceTime or Instagram Live, only to realize you are covered in shadows? Lighting company Lume Cube launched a video call and livestreaming solution designed to provide more flattering lighting across multiple devices. The Lume Cube AIR VC launched on Sunday, January 6, during […]
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K review
MiniDV. Final Cut Pro. Canon EOS 5D Mark II. In their time, each of these products changed the way we create digital video, repainting the canvas of the industry in broad strokes. Time and time again, the bar for entry to professional motion production has been lowered thanks to such revolutionary technologies. Today’s film students […]
Olympus teases a new OM-D camera geared toward sports photography
[embedded content] 2018 was a quiet year for Olympus, but the Micro Four Thirds company will start 2019 with the launch of what appears to be a high-end camera geared toward sports photographers. Olympus released a teaser video for an unnamed OM-D camera with a launch date of January 24. The 18-second teaser reveals little […]
How to get Photoshop for free
If you’re here, you’re probably searching for an easy way to use Photoshop for free. That’s getting harder to find: Whether you’re editing a fantastic meme or trying to get professional work done for a client, Photoshop is almost entirely a subscription service these days, and the old methods of using a past version of […]
Best telephoto prime and zoom lenses for Nikon and Canon
Is your kit lens just not cutting it? Do you need a little more reach from your camera? If so, what you’re in need of is a telephoto lens. Telephoto lenses start at focal lengths above 50mm and go upwards of 800mm and are designed to give you more reach. Short telephotos are popular for […]
Sony’s new 3D tech push isn’t for TVs — it’s for our phones
Sony’s IMX586 camera and a 3D sensor on the back of the Honor View 20 smartphone. Andy Boxall/Digital Trends Sony is hyping up 3D technology. We know what you’re thinking — the last time we were told 3D would change our lives, the powers that be were mistaken. However, this time things could be different, […]
True vision: An interview with celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith
Matthew Jordan Smith Photographer Matthew Jordan Smith spends his time photographing celebrities, beauty, and fashion — but his start was a little less glamorous. Developing film in the bathroom with a camera gifted by his father, Smith quickly fell in love with the art form and launched a career after working as a photo assistant […]
We took our seven favorite smartphones to Japan for the ultimate camera shootout
Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Smartphone photography isn’t just getting better, it’s getting smarter too. In 2018, we saw smartphone makers tackle low-light photography, an area where these cameras have historically struggled. Some sought solutions through hardware, others through software and artificial intelligence. Regardless of the approach, the results are impressive, with 2018’s smartphones offering some of […]
The best point-and-shoot cameras you can buy
David Elrich/Digital Trends The best digital camera for you isn’t necessarily an expensive hunk of metal and an accompanying backpack of lenses — it might be something as simple as a point-and-shoot. The term describes an all-in-one pocket camera with a fixed lens that’s easy to use, but it could also include larger “superzoom” cameras or […]
What is depth of field? The secret to perfect backgrounds
Daven Mathies/Digital Trends One key attribute of image quality that helps DSLRs and mirrorless cameras stand out is depth of field control, and shallow depth of field is such a good look that smartphones are trying to imitate it using dual lenses and computational photography. But what really is depth of field, and how do […]
Instagram accidentally wrecks the news feed by pushing out a tap-to-navigate test
An Instagram test temporarily created a news feed that felt more like Stories, much to the frustration of users. On Thursday, December 27, Instagram users shared the outrage at a re-designed news feed that requires users to tap through posts — similar to Stories — instead of scrolling through the feed. Instagram says the feature […]
What is the rule of thirds and how do you use it?
The rule of thirds is likely a term that you may have heard in reference to photography or videography, or maybe even graphic design or art. But you may be asking yourself, what is the rule of thirds and why is it referenced so often? The rule of thirds is a compositional “rule” that suggests diving […]