Canon is sending 78 technicians to support photographers at the Rio Olympics
Canon will provide nearly 1,600 lenses and 78 staff members to support photographers and broadcasters covering the 2016 Games in Brazil.
Miniature cinema cameras created that awesome ‘Jason Bourne’ car chase
Blackmagic Design's Micro and Pocket Cinema Cameras played a huge role in crafting the frenetic final car-chase scene in 'Jason Bourne.'
DARPA wants a camera that can see around corners, and it’s coming soon
Thanks to a $4.4 million grant from DARPA, a camera that can see behind walls could be put to real-world use in as little as four years
Freefly Movi camera rig now lets you program motion time-lapses from your phone
First previewed in February, Freefly has finally released a stabile version of its 5.0 firmware for the Movi which introduces a new time-lapse mode.
Reuters to produce VR news content with Samsung Gear 360 cameras
Reuters has announced a partnership with Samsung to bring VR and 360-degree content to all of its news platforms.
MicroJib heads back to Kickstarter with 3 new GoPro accessories
The MicroJib 2 and XL offer smooth control and a waterproof design, while the new Flow handle keeps your camera safe when filming in the water.
RAW-only mode and two-minute long exposures come to the Leica Q
Leica has issued a firmware update for Leica Q that offers several usability improvements, as well as new features designed to improve user friendliness.
Neural network algorithm turns video into Prisma-style animated paintings
Tired of waiting for official video support from Prisma? Take this neural network code for a spin and turn your video into a living work of art.
Nikon’s new portrait lens combines features that make it a first of its kind
Combining the flattering compression of the 105mm focal length with a shallow f/1.4 depth of field, Nikon's new portrait lens is a world's first.
Facebook makes good on promise to open-source its 360-degree camera
Facebook has finally released all the details on its Surround 360 camera, which the company announced at the F8 conference in April.
Want a Samsung Gear 360 camera? Lollapalooza is your next chance to buy one
Attendees of this year’s Lollapalooza festival in Chicago will have a chance to buy Samsung’s Gear 360 camera and share their experience in virtual reality.
Ricoh’s Theta S 360 camera goes for an ace at the Women’s British Open
The Ricoh Theta S is (unsurprisingly) the official 360-degree camera of the Ricoh Women's British open, bringing fans behind-the-scenes content.
Chinese optics company’s 12mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens has almost no distortion
The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is the widest f/2.8 lens with rectilinear correction ever made for full-frame cameras. Or in English, it's awesome.
Priolite Ultra is a powerful photography strobe you can take anywhere
Now on Kickstarter, the Priolite Ultra is a 500ws monolight that can sync at any shutter speed. It's lithium-ion battery provides 220 full-power flashes.
Fore! And Aft! NBC Sports to live-stream golf tournament in VR
Allie has partnered with NBC Sports to provide live, 360-degree coverage of this year’s American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
How Art404 turned Instagram into a massive, pop culture mural
Digital Trends recently spoke with Art404 about the group's living Instagram mural and what it takes to succeed as an artist in the social media age.
3DR flies its Solo drone to new heights in bid for commercial business
3DR became a household name thanks its popular Solo drone for aerial photo enthusiasts, and the company hopes to copy that success in commercial markets．
New computer vision tech shows what you'd look like with any hairstyle
A new computer vision system shows how a person may look with different hair. It won't just help you pick a new 'do, it may help in finding missing persons.
Stocksy is changing the stock photo game by focusing on its photographers
As a digital cooperative, Stocksy is looking to change the stock photo game by paying bigger royalties and sharing profits with its photographers.
'Jason Bourne' car chase scene is equally exciting behind the scenes
As this behind-the-scenes video from the upcoming 'Jason Bourne' proves, making a car chase is every bit as exciting as watching the finished product.
Slik unveils new tripods with LED light in both carbon fiber and aluminum
With night landscape photographers in mind, Slik's newest tripods feature integrated LED flashlights and compact, lightweight designs.
Disney Research develops method to capture 3D facial performances with a single camera
A new method can render an actor's facial performance in 3D using a single camera, a greatly simplified technique that even works with an iPhone or GoPro.
Case Remote Air puts big-time camera control in a small package
The Case Remote Air claims to be the world’s most compact and powerful wireless camera controller, at just 2.4 inches long and a weight of only 50 grams.
Latest version of Camera MX app brings live photos to Android for the first time
The latest version of the popular, all-in-one Camera MX app adds Apple Live Photos-style image capture, a first for the Android platform.
Twitter steps up its game, joins with NBA on pair of new, exclusive live shows
Twitter and the NBA just announced a new partnership that will bring exclusive content to the social news service and it's other platforms.
Fujifilm gave us a sneak peek at its first U.S. retail store, and it’s a wonder
Fujifilm hopes to inspire a "photo renaissance" with it's first U.S. retail store. The store will showcase the latest gear and offer workshops and events.
Homemade motion-control camera rig works almost like the real thing
While there is certainly no shortage of DIY photography projects out there, this has got to be one of the most impressive ones we’ve seen yet.
Photographers gear up for the Republican National Convention as if it were a war zone
As the RNC gets underway, some photojournalists are choosing to take extra precautions when it comes to safety.
New action cams from WASPcam can be submerged up to 98 feet without a case
At CE Week 2016, action camera maker WASPcam displayed its latest innovations, including a 4K capable model with built-in screen, lights, and waterproofing.