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Hasselblad XCD 4/45P medium format lens

A medium-format pancake? This 45mm lens is the lightest lens of its kind

Stepping up to medium format means stepping up the weight of your camera bag -- but Hasselblad is working to shave off a few ounces. The Hasselblad XCD 4/45P is the lightest digital medium-format autofocus lens yet. The lens also uses a quieter autofocus system and shutter.
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Sony gets a grip with this cord-free accessory that doubles as a mini tripod

The Sony GP-VPT2BT is a wireless camera grip that offers an easier grasp for video, vlogging and more, while offering easy access to controls built right into the grip. The grip, which also doubles as a mini-tripod, connects via Bluetooth and is also splash resistant.
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Apple’s latest iPhone photo contest asks for your best Night mode images

Apple is inviting all iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max owners to cross over to the dark side for its Night mode photo contest. Entries are open until January 29 with winners announced on March 4. Winning images may get features on Apple's Instagram, in print, or on billboards.
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Canon wants to ease pain of culling photos in Lightroom with this A.I. plug-in

Sorting through large amounts of photos in Lightroom is time-consuming -- but Canon is working on an A.I. that will do it for you. Canon Photo Culling Plugin works with Lightroom to find the sharpest shots. Canon also announced a new Image Connect service for professionals to find new work.
LucidPix smartphone app

This A.I. app converts any photo into 3D, no dual lenses required

Want to make your photos pop, but don't own a dual-lens smartphone? The LucidPix app will soon allow you to turn existing 2D photos into 3D images using artificial intelligence. The app, currently in beta, was announced during CES 2020. A full launch is expected later this year.
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This modular 360 camera converts into a high-end Leica-backed action cam

With some help from Leica, Insta360 has concocted a camera that transforms from a 360 camera to a high-end action camera with a 1-inch sensor. The Insta360 One R is a modular camera with three mod options and a bevy of software features -- and even the price competes with GoPro.
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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III brings stunning stills and RAW video to an impressive DSLR

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, a professional-level DSLR. blurs the line between still and video camera. Canon is also using CFexpress cards for the first time, to handle its higher bandwidth requirements. The camera is available for pre-order now. The flagship camera will ship in February at a price of $6,500.
Nikon P950 superzoom camera

Nikon meshes 2,000mm zoom capabilities with 4K video in the superzoom P950

Nikon's superzoom family just gained a new member — meet the Nikon P950, a superzoom camera that's designed as a budget alternative to the P1000. The P950 adds 4K video, RAW still photos and a better viewfinder over the predecessor. Nikon unveiled the camera during CES 2020.
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Nikon’s new 120-300mm is a bright point for DSLRs, as Z-mount gains a 70-200mm

Say hello to Nikon's newest pro-level zoom lenses, the Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL VR and the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S. Announced during CES 2020, the 120-300mm lens offers prime-like performance with the versatility of a zoom, while the 70-300mm brings a popular focal length to the Z series.
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The Nikon D780 is finally here, with 4K video and insane battery life

Combining the rugged but lightweight design of the D750 with mirrorless focusing tech, the new Nikon D780 DSLR refreshes the company's most popular full-frame camera. Improved speed, battery life, ISO sensitivity, and 4K video have all made their way into the new camera.
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Flickr cash shortage leads to plea for more paying members

Flickr is losing money and needs more cash to stay up and running, according to the boss of SmugMug, which acquired the photo site in 2018. Don MacAskill said the best way to support the service was by signing up to Flickr Pro, which starts at $4.99 a month if billed annually.
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You can now get RAW video on your Nikon Z6 or Z7 — but you probably shouldn’t

For $200, you can send your full-frame Z camera into Nikon to have it upgraded with RAW video output. For most customers, it's probably not worth it. But for select professionals, it could be the feature that pushes them into the Nikon camp.
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Vintage camera brand Zenit is back with this rangefinder, now shipping in U.S.

Fans of the vintage camera brand Zenit can now get their hands on a digital version inspired by the old cameras -- if they have a lot of cash, that is. The Zenit-M is now shipping in the U.S. after sales in Europe and Russia didn't breach the 500 camera limit for the full-frame rangefinder.
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Photoshop for iPad gets one-tap selections, takes baby step toward desktop power

As promised, Select Subject has arrived on Photoshop for iPad. Adobe launched the latest iPad OS Photoshop update on Monday, bringing a one-tap selection tool as well as speed improvements to Cloud documents. Adobe also enhanced the user interface based on user feedback.
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Nikon Z 50 camera deal gives you a month to decide if you really want it

Nikon has launched a new offer that lets you try its recently launched Z 50 mirrorless camera for a full month before deciding whether you want to commit. You can choose from three bundles with and without lenses, though it needs to be in perfect condition if you decide to return it for a refund.
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Lust after Leica’s new luxury Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 and special-edition M10-P

Looking for an unaffordable luxury portrait lens to drool over? The new Leica Summilux-M 90mm mixes high-end optics with an ultra-wide f/1.5 aperture. But at $12,995, few will have the pleasure of actually shooting with it. The lens was announced alongside the Leica M10-P Ghost Edition camera.
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Lightroom CC update makes imports on iOS and iPad a breeze

Tired of double-dipping with photos in both your camera roll and in the Creative Cloud? Lightroom CC for iOS and iPadOS will now let users skip the camera roll and import directly into Lightroom. The update also includes new exporting options and a new way to buy Lightroom.
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New ‘shady’ research from MIT uses shadows to see what cameras can’t

What if you could look at an existing video and determine what was happening just outside the camera's view? That's the idea behind new research from MIT that uses shadows to recreate the objects that are outside the frame. The research could potentially be used for applications like self-driving cars.
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Google Photos just made it easier to share one-off photos and videos

Google Photos has just launched a handy new feature that makes it much easier to send one-off photos and video clips. Sending content also initiates a chat-like messaging experience, with the recipient able to quickly save the photo or clip to their gallery, if they wish.
Capture One 20

Cull faster and recover highlights with new tools inside Capture One 20

The new Capture One 20 is here, and with it, a suite of new tools and workflow enhancements. The RAW photo editor adds new options for working with contrast in the High Dynamic Range tool along with a streamlined basic color tool. Noise reduction is also improved, along with workflow shortcuts.
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The cardboard, all-mechanical Jollylook camera is a great gift for photographers

After a successful crowdfunding campaign two years ago, the Jollylook instant camera is now shipping. As a toy camera or a novelty, it makes a great gift for the photographer on your list. It shoots widely available Instax Mini film, produces a print in a just a couple of minutes, and costs just $69.
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Astrophotography: Google reveals how the Pixel 4 nails those night shots

Google’s astrophotography mode for the recently launched Pixel 4 phone helps you take potentially stunning shots of the night sky. In a blog post this week, those who built the powerful software shared some details on how the mode manages to capture the stars without shake or blur. Or hot pixels ...
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic Lumix S1R: Two L-mount leaders with one big difference

The Leica Sl2 and The Panasonic Lumix S1R are both full-frame mirrorless powerhouses built around the same 47-megapixel sensor. They share a lot of the same underlying technology, but there are some surprising differences between the two -- and not just in price.
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Photoshop for iPad gets a boost as Adobe adds these missing features

When will users see the full Photoshop for iPad? Adobe just shared a road map of what's coming next to the iPad app as the company aims to eventually bring full Photoshop tools to the iPad. A handful of features will be here before the end of 2019, with the rest of the list coming out in the first half of 2020.
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The Ricoh Theta SC2 aims to create a new way to view 360 photos

Capturing immersive photos -- and viewing them -- gets even simpler with the Ricoh Theta SC2. The new 360 camera offers new shooting modes, as well as an upcoming feature that allows you to view the resulting photos without a special 360 viewer. The camera also uses an updated sensor and processor.
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Katai BlueJay 360 camera does away with wasted space in virtual meetings

The Katai BlueJay is a 360 camera with just a single lens. but rather than showing the entire immersive view, the BlueJay recognizes faces and gives each participant their own chunk of the screen, ignoring any empty spaces between. The 48-megapixel camera also offers a higher resolution than other 360 cameras.
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A.I. can remove distortions from underwater photos, streamlining ocean research

Finding Nemo in your snorkeling pictures could be easier with this algorithm on hand. Sea-Thru is an A.I. program that removes the haze and color casts caused by taking photographs underwater. The program could help researchers better study ocean health.
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Importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will soon be less of a pain

With an upcoming version of lightroom, importing photos to Lightroom on iOS will no longer require two separate imports. In a sneak peek, Adobe shared an update that allows Lightroom to add photos without adding them to the Camera Roll. The update requires iOS 13.2 to work.
GoPro Hero 8 Black

GoPro Hero8 Black vs. DJI Osmo Action: Comparing two of the best action cams

The GoPro Hero8 Black and DJI Osmo Action are two of the best action cameras on the market. As similar as they are, they also have some key differences that could make either one the right choice for you. We put these two action cameras head to head to see how they measure up.
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Photoshop for iPad: Users bemoan lack of features with the new software

Adobe launched Photoshop for iPad a week ago, but the company’s prelaunch promotion that promised to bring "real Photoshop" to Apple's tablet appears to have upset a good many users. The software giant says more features are on the way, but how long users will have to wait isn’t clear.
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QooCam, the first pocketable 8K 360 camera, is hiding some big features

Pocketable 360 cameras have reached 8K status. The Kandao QooCam 8K is a prosumer 8K immersive camera -- and despite fitting in a pocket, it still includes a larger sensor and even a touchscreen. The camera also includes livestreaming and editing via a smartphone app.
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How to colorize a black-and-white photo

A color photo can become black and white in just a click -- and now artificial intelligence is allowing the opposite too. Here's how to colorize a photo, either using an A.I.-based app or manually in Photoshop, to breathe new life into old photos.
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Sigma’s Art series continues trek into mirrorless lenses with new 24-70mm f/2.8

Sigma's popular 24-70mm f/2.8 lens now has a mirrorless sibling. The Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN Art is a redesigned lens made for the L-Mount and the Sony E-Mount. The lens mixes a bright aperture with high-end optical design, Sigma says, for superior results. Price has not yet been announced.
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The Leica SL2 is a stabilized, 47-megapixel mirrorless beast with 60 fps 4K

If the 47-megapixel full-frame sensor and bursts of up to 20 fps isn't enticing enough, the 60 fps 4K may create some longing for the new Leica SL2. The mirrorless camera also boasts image stabilization and a 187-megapixel multi-shot mode. The Leica SL2, however, won't come cheap.