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Nikon recently released its annual results which are a key metric in determining how well the manufacturer is doing both in terms of short-term finances as well as implementing its medium-term strategy. The quick takeaway is that it’s making more money, but that camera market share is worryingly low. What does this mean for it

TetherTools has announced that it has upgraded its JerkStopper cable port protection system with a new line: TetherGuard. This new system uses a magnetic break-away or locking cable management system. JerkStopper has been a popular option in TetherTools lineup of support accessories for years. Those who tether their camera to a computer understand the need

Ricoh Imaging has announced the WG-80, a point-and-shoot style camera that features a rugged exterior and a built-in macro light that has been optimized for image capture in extreme conditions. Super-Rugged Build The main selling point of the WG-80, the successor to the now discontinued WG-70, is its heavy-duty build. The camera is designed to

Venus Optics has announced a set of Laowa Nanomorph anamorphic lenses that are designed for Super35, APS-C, and Micro Four-Third cameras. They feature Laowa’s patented optical structure which makes them the smallest anamorphic lenses on the market. With three different focal lengths of 27mm T2.8, 35mm T2.4, and 50 T2.4, the lenses are as fast

Litepanels has announced the new Gemini 2×1 Hard LED light panel. It offers the brightest focused beam available in its class and can illuminate a subject with up to 20,000 LUX of light at three meters but is still lightweight enough to mount to a drone. Lightpanels says the RGBWW Gemini 2×1 Hard LED can

[embedded content] Drones have been heavily used in by the Ukrainian defense forces to push back against the Russian invasion. One pilot explains that they have recently had to change their strategy to prevent Russians from tracking their movements with DJI technology. In an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett, a Ukrainian soldier named Volodymyr Demchenko

[embedded content] Photography is an inherently visual medium, but that does not mean those without perfect eyesight can’t enjoy it. Sony seems to have recognized this and added a screen reading feature to its Alpha 7 IV camera to help the vision-impaired. As discovered by Sam from the YouTube Channel The Blind Life, Sony has

The Best CFexpress Memory Cards in 2022 | PetaPixel We have not yet tested a CFexpress Type B card that is unable to keep up with the Canon R5’s 8K RAW recording requirements. In all cases, the R5 overheated before a memory card failed. Burst Photo Test In this test, higher is better. ProGrade Digital

DJI Minis used to be for those who want the best flight for the least amount of money. The DJI Mini 3 Pro is what happens when we pay a little extra. Build Quality The $760 DJI Mini 3 Pro brings a new structural design with tweaks made to the arms and propellers, camera gimbal,

In recent years, some lens designers have updated their lenses with new lens coatings. For instance, Pentax’s newest limited lenses feature an existing optical design with only a few improvements, including a better lens coating. When testing such lenses, reviewers generally agree that new lens coatings significantly improve the image quality (especially contrast and flare),

Sabrent is expanding its memory card portfolio with a new CFexpress Type B card that will be available in two capacities: 512GB or 1TB. The company promises high read and write speeds as well as features designed to maintain the integrity of the storage. The new CFexpress Type B cards follow Sabrent’s launch of its

SanDisk has announced a new solid state drive (SSD) system called the Pro-Blade. Billed as a modular ecosystem, the company says that it is designed to allow creators to easily swap high-capacity “mags” into one enclosure that dramatically reduces bulk. The Pro-Blade Transport portable SSD enclosure pairs with Pro-Blade SSD mags to create a “modular

Samsung has announced a new durable and long-lasting microSD cards that it says will be able to deliver up to 140,160 hours — 16 years — of continuous recording time. The Samsung Pro Endurance microSD cards are not meant to be fast, but instead are meant to be nearly indestructible — at least by memory

Razer has announced a new version of its Blade 15 laptop that features an OLED QHD 240Hz display that it promises is brighter and more vivid with solid resolution and speed in a combination that is better than any other laptop display on the market. The company says that the new laptop, which won’t hit

What makes a great landscape photograph? An interesting subject and artful framing are important, but even more important is the quality of light. If the exposure is poor, photographs of the most beautiful scenes, thoughtfully composed, will still be unusable. Long exposure of ocean waves made possible by using a neutral density filter to reduce

The German black-and-white film brand ORWO has announced Wolfen NP100, a new ISO 100 black-and-white 35mm film. It’s the first professionally finished film launched by the company in 50 years. ORWO says the limited-edition NP100 was designed in response to seeing still photographers continue to shoot with unexposed rolls of original ORWO Black and White

Samsung has developed what it claims is the industry’s highest performing Universal Flash Storage (UFS). Called UFS 4.0, it boasts speeds twice as fast as the previous generation with read speeds of up to 4,200MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,800MB/s. Not only is UFS 4.0 faster than the previous generation, but Samsung also

[embedded content] A camera crew recently was given access to Sigma’s new headquarters in Kanagawa, Japan which reveals a complex filled with zen-like spaces and a “cellar” of lenses displayed like bottles of fine wine. With its wide-open design concept, a stairwell encased library, and even a rooftop garden, this pristine four-story building seems designed

When it comes to precision and professional image editing, nearly every working retoucher will tell you that a pen tablet is an absolute must-have tool, yet the entry cost of these tools can be a deterrent. Thankfully there are several entry-level tablets like the Veikk VK1060 that offer some professional-level features without breaking the bank.

Meta’s investment in virtual and augmented realities (VR and AR) is pushing forward and a new report says the company is planning to release four headsets in the next two years. According to The Information, Meta will release its high-end virtual reality headset later this year. Codenamed Project Cambria, the headset is now described as