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I'm a professional photographer and these are the 5 travel photography essentials I've relied on this year for dynamic shots on-the-go
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (566+ words) You don't need a massive budget, either. Three of my top essentials " an ingenious travel tripod, a high-capacity power bank, and a reliable cleaning kit " don't break the bank. They're all under $100, so you have more money left over to…...
I tried these tiny E Ink frames for a month " Vidabay Snap cleverly bridges the gap between instant film and digital frames
2+ week, 1+ day ago (642+ words) I don't know about you, but my fridge at home is decorated with numerous snapshots of family and friends spanning many years, precariously fixed in place with souvenir fridge magnets. It's into this mix that I've recently added a few…...
The Sony A7 R VI is the ultimate full-frame camera " here are 5 ways it improves on the A7 R V, and Canon and Nikon rivals
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1308+ words) More pixels, more speed, more camera In my in-depth Sony A7 R VI review, I called it "the perfect camera"; but just how much better is it than its predecessor, the A7 R V " and is it worth upgrading, or switching systems…...
The philosophy of Leica is always to create authentic images: Leica hints that generative AI tools like Gemini Omni are at odds with its photography heritage, but says they make perfect sense for phones like the Xiaomi 17 T Pro
3+ week, 1+ day ago (353+ words) Leica is on board with generative AI tools" to a certain point At a post-launch roundtable attended by Tech Radar, the German camera giant " which has been collaborating with Xiaomi since 2022 " shared its take on the utility of generative AI,…...
I tested the "telephoto master" Xiaomi 17 T Pro, and it"s made me wish for a decent zoom lens on the i Phone 18 and i Phone Air 2
3+ week, 3+ day ago (183+ words) Xiaomi isn't being coy about the camera capabilities of its new 17 T series. This post-processing trickery has become a feature of Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo phones in recent years, and while it's certainly different from the approach taken by, say,…...
'Not everybody has the time to edit their videos': Insta360 co-founder promises time-saving upgrades as it branches into DJI-rivaling vlogging cameras
3+ week, 3+ day ago (936+ words) We spoke exclusively with Insta360 co-founder Max Richter on everything from competing with DJI in new markets to its competitive advantages. Insta360 invited me to a hands-on event for its upcoming Luna Pro and Luna Ultra vlogging cameras, during which time I…...
I spent a weekend with the Go Pro Mission 1 Pro " the new grip made me forget it was an action camera, and my shots paid the price
3+ week, 5+ day ago (460+ words) An action packed point-and shoot I spent the UK's sweltering Spring bank holiday outside " getting sunburnt on every inch of my exposed skin and testing the brand-new Go Pro Mission 1 Pro. Given Go Pro's history I was expecting an action…...
Can an action cam do street photography? This $60 cage says yes
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (245+ words) This clever cage takes the DJI Osmo Action 6 from extreme sports sidekick to agile street snapper The cage (which costs $59. 49 / "63. 90 / AU$109. 90) is a surprisingly elegant piece of design for what, on paper, sounds like a purely utilitarian product. The black…...
I tried Sony's new 100-400mm f/4. 5 GM " this lens is for bird and sports photography 'on easy mode' with the A7 R VI
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (547+ words) The Sony 100-400mm f/4. 5 GM currently retails for "5, 000 / "4, 400 (AU$ TBC), so it's not a cheap lens by any stretch. According to Sony, it's aimed at the Professional/enthusiast crowd, straddling the middle-ground between 'amateur' and the brand's highest-end professional glass. When…...
I photographed the Champions League with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and its teleconverter lens " and the results are wild
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (782+ words) With a 13x optical and up to 60x digital zoom, I got super close to the action I've already waxed lyrical about the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's camera skills, summarizing that it's the most versatile camera phone available, offering ultra-wide, 1x, 3x, and 10x zoom cameras....