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XTU S7 Pro Max Action Camera Launches in UK with 4K HDR & RYYB Sensor
XTU has launched its S7 Pro Max action camera in the UK, featuring an RYYB sensor, 4K HDR video, and 50MP photo capture. The model relies on AI processing for low-light scenes and Super EIS 5.0 stabilization, aimed at outdoor content creators.
Artra's Incredible New Watch Looks Like a Rolleiflex TLR
Watch and lens maker Artra teams up with legendary photo brand Rollei for a watch inspired by the iconic Rolleiflex camera. It's a limited edition piece aimed at fans of classic photography and retro design.
The 14-Inch MacBook Pro and iMac Get Apple's New M6 Chip
Apple's new M6 chip arrives in the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac, both gaining two extra CPU and GPU cores over the previous generation. The models also add Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with preorders starting Wednesday, October 28, and official launch set for November 6.
Pixelmator Pro adds generative fill for prompt-based image edits
Pixelmator Pro's November update will bring generative fill, allowing prompt-based text editing, along with tighter integration with Final Cut Pro.
Tom Hegen's 'The Mineral Age' Documents the Indelible Effects of the Green Transition
Photographer Tom Hegen's series "The Mineral Age" documents from above the impact of mineral extraction needed for the green transition, raising questions about who really bears the cost of moving away from fossil fuels. The project is part of Colossal's independent art publishing platform.
Coming soon: 7Artisans AF 10mm f/4 APS-C pancake lens (E/X)
7Artisans is set to officially launch its AF 10mm f/4 APS-C pancake lens for E/X mount on October 29. Weighing just 71g, it offers a 108° ultra-wide angle and STM autofocus motor. The code RUMORS will offer a discount in the official 7Artisans store at launch.
SPHEREx Captures Thousands of Brown Dwarfs in 102 Infrared Colors
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope gives astronomers a new way to photograph some of the dimmest objects in our cosmic neighborhood. Its latest observations captured thousands of brown dwarfs in 102 infrared colors.
Timeless Totemic Figures by Izumi Kato Coexist in an Otherworldly Aquatic Realm
Artist Izumi Kato presents timeless totemic figures that seem to coexist in an otherworldly aquatic realm in his self-titled solo exhibition, opening tomorrow at Perrotin gallery in New York.
The Sony FX5 cinema camera is now expected to start shipping in mid-November
The Sony FX5 cinema camera is expected to start shipping around November 16, according to a B&H Photo listing confirming the previously announced date. Preorders are already open at B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt.
Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 the kit-lens replacement every APS-C owner should consider
Tamron's new 16-50mm F2.8 is designed as a superior alternative to classic kit lenses for APS-C cameras. While not perfect, it combines a bright constant aperture with an affordable price and versatile focal range, making it worth considering for any APS-C owner.
Sigma's 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary Is an $849 Wide-to-Normal Zoom That Fits in Your Palm
Sigma has launched the 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary, a compact full-frame zoom built for photographers who want one versatile lens to carry all day. It costs $849 and covers wide-angle to normal focal lengths.
This Mouse Has a Built-In Touchscreen and Customizable App Controls
Arctic Fox Technologies has launched Super Mouse, designed for productivity with a built-in touchscreen letting users set custom shortcuts for various apps right on the device.
Apple's Creator Studio Update Brings Generate Fill to Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro gets Generate Fill, letting users select an area of a photo, describe the desired change in text, and have the app automatically reconstruct that area while matching lighting, perspective, and texture to the rest of the image. Available from November via a free Apple Creator Studio update, alongside MotionVFX effects for Final Cut Pro and new AI assistants in Logic Pro, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers.
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 PRO lens (Z/E) will be announced on October 29th
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 PRO lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts will be officially launched on October 29. Full specs are already available online, with preorders open at B&H Photo and the Viltrox store, where code NIKONRUMORS offers a 10% discount.
Fujifilm's New Instax Camera Saves the 4 Seconds Before a Photo
Fujifilm's new Instax Mini Evo 2 introduces a unique feature that saves the 4 seconds before you press the shutter. The new model also comes with a touchscreen, 100 creative effect combinations, and of course, instant printing.
Firefox Assembles Cast of Meme Legends for Ad Promoting a More Innocent Internet
Firefox has launched a nostalgic ad reuniting internet meme legends, evoking a more innocent era of the web and how much the internet has changed from its simpler, less commercial beginnings.
Why I Chose The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF For My Latest Film
A director explains why he chose the Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF for his latest film, "The Love Nest," detailing the reasoning behind the choice and showcasing some results from set.
Thypoch Sculptor AF 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fujifilm X-mount announced
Thypoch has officially announced the Sculptor AF 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C cameras. It features a minimum focusing distance of 9.8" and an optical build of 12 elements in 10 groups. Preorders are open at B&H Photo, with availability on the Thypoch website coming soon.
Influencer Ordered to Delete Social Media Photos After Posing With Great White Shark
A US judge has ordered an influencer to delete social media photos posing with a great white shark he caught, also barring him from posting similar images or videos in the future.
Photography Rules Worth Breaking, and a Few Worth Keeping
Classic photography rules — wide open aperture, lowest possible ISO, landscapes only at golden hour — aren't absolute laws, just useful guidelines. Real-world shoots, from midday weddings to waterfalls that look better blurred than frozen, show some rules are worth breaking and others worth keeping, depending on the situation.