The tiny dot in the center of the screen, between the two metal electrodes, is the light emitted by a single atom. The photo, Single Atom in an Ion Trap, just won the grand prize in the UK’s …
Cameras
Leaked: Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 EF lens coming soon
Nokishita and CanonWatch have both gotten their hands on some leaked photos of an upcoming Samyang/Rokinon lens that is very intriguing indeed. Meet the unreleased Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 EF.Based on …
Panasonic AU-EVA1 Firmware Update Improves Compatibility with Sigma ART Lenses
Panasonic has released a new free firmware 1.12 upgrade for the EVA1 which improves compatibility with a number of Sigmas ART lenses. A welcomed upgrade as these lenses are a very popular choice du…
Instagram reportedly testing ‘re-sharing’ function in Stories
Instagram has long been the social media platform of choice for professional photographers and talented amateurs alike, as it not only celebrates top quality imagery, it also makes it more difficul…
Panasonic’s latest Lumix travel snapper ups the zoom to get you closer to the action
The Lumix ZS200 (known as the Lumix TZ200 / TZ220 outside the US) is the latest travel zoom compact camera from Panasonic, and one which the company hopes will continue its stranglehold on this gro…
RED and Foxconn want to produce affordable 8K cameras for the general public
The head of iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has said that the company is working with RED Digital Cinema to build top quality video cameras at a third of current prices. Speaking at a company party at …
Following the US and UK, DJI is making drone lessons mandatory in Australia too
As of Wednesday, February 14, anyone keen on flying a DJI drone in Australia must answer a quiz from the manufacturer covering safe drone operation as set by the country’s Civil Aviation Safe…
A quick tour of Fujifilm’s camera and lens factory in Sendai, Japan
Documentary cameraman Johnnie Behiri of Cinema5D was in Japan recently, when he was invited to visit one of Fujifilm’s camera and lens factories in Sendai, Japan. Having been on a few factory…
Meike teases three new lenses: 50mm F1.7, 25mm F2.0 and 25mm T2.2
Chinese accessory and optical manufacturer Meike has posted a picture on its website of three lenses it intends to launch in the coming months. Two stills lenses are promised, a 50mm and a 25mm, as…
Olympus Pen E-PL9 initial review: Modest updates for the mirrorless selfie snapper
The entry-level Olympus Pen sees a new update for 2018: the E-PL9, which is aimed at newbies and smartphone users looking to upgrade to a user-friendly mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for th…