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Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

Hiker Dies After Falling 700 Feet While Trying to Take Selfie

A hiker in Arizona fell to his death this week after trying to take a selfie near the edge of a cliff.

Inside the Collection, A Photography Live-Stream Event

Photography is less than 200 years old but has produced some amazing artists and masters of the craft in that short time.

Capture One Drops Branded Versions for Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm Cameras

In the run-up to some big upcoming changes, Capture One has announced that they will be dropping their single brand versions of Capture One. Current users of these variants of Capture One 22 will be offered a free upgrade to Capture One Pro 22 or will be offered the standard upgrade pricing for those still using the previous version of Capture One.

How This Photographer Shoots Light Halos Above UK Landmarks

A photographer with a passion for long exposures has shared an insight into how he creates UFO-style light halos within his landscape images. His posts containing his work have garnered hundreds of thousands of likes on the video-sharing site TikTok.

YouTuber Accused of Intentionally Crashing Plane for Views

On November 24th, Trevor Jacob set off and documented a trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to spread the ashes of his friend. However, the trip didn't go as planned.

Canon Patents Another Crazy Lens

Canon has always had some extreme lens designs, but they really kicked things into high gear when they got serious about the mirrorless world. It seems they have no intentions of slowing down, as another patent for a crazy lens has emerged.

2022 Will Likely Bring a Lot of New Canon Cameras

Canon was a little slow in the mirrorless game at first, but once the EOS R5 and RF 28-70mm f/2L arrived, the company showed that they had their foot on the gas and had no intention of letting up. It looks like that trend will continue into 2022, with a bevy of new cameras likely to arrive.

Sony’s Chip Shortage Goes From Bad to Worse as a7C and a6600 Production Suspended

Sony’s difficulties as a result of the global chip shortage just became more serious, as the manufacturer has just announced that it is suspending its production of the a7C and the a6600.

Pantone Announces Color of the Year for 2022

If you're not already in the loop, December is the month that we learn from Pantone what the color of the year will be for 2022. Ready to start using it everywhere?

Adobe Announces Free Creative Cloud Express

Good news for aspiring photographers and those looking to edit photos and video and create content for the web, print, etc. Adobe has a new offering called Creative Cloud Express. And best of all, it's totally free.

Nikon Announces a 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens That’s Affordable and Unexpected

Nikon, perhaps copying Tamron's strategy, has released a surprisingly affordable 28-75mm f/2.8 lens.

The Insta360 GO 2 Minions Edition Is Quite Possibly the Cutest Way to Take Photos and Video

I've talked about the Insta360 GO 2 a lot. And with good reason. It's an awesome little powerhouse of a camera. While the release of the "Minions Edition" of the camera doesn't fundamentally change that camera, it's just plain cool.

Capture One 22 Brings New Features and Faster Speeds

Capture One has become the image-editing software of choice for a ton of professionals. Not only does it have some of the best color-editing abilities of any software, but it is also one of the best when it comes to speed and performance. But with Capture One 22, things just got even better.

On1 Announce the Release of On1 Photo Raw 2022.1

The Nikon Z 9 Will Begin Shipping on Christmas Eve but Expect Delays

Nikon has announced that its new flagship full frame mirrorless camera, the Z 9, will begin shipping on December 24, though customers should probably brace themselves for delays.

The New Leica M11 Could Have 64 Gigabytes of Internal Memory

Rumors about the forthcoming Leica M11 are circulating, and one particular feature stands out: 64 gigabytes of internal memory.

Nik Collection 4.3 Offers 35 New Nature-Related Presets

I'm a long-time user of Nik Tools, and the suite of filters and presets has been advancing rapidly since DXO took the software over in 2017. There are tools to create a variety of monochrome looks, perspective corrections, sharpening, HDR renders, analog and film replication effects, color adjustments, noise reduction, and sharpening. Now, DXO is offering version 4.3 with 35 new presets, most useful to landscape photographers.

You Might Have to Wait a Long Time to Get Your Canon EOS R3 and Lenses

Along with the Nikon Z 9 and Sony a1, the Canon EOS R3 is one of the hottest cameras on the market, representing the current pinnacle of the company's technology. If you would like one of your own, best to get your preorder in as soon as possible, as it may take several months to get one.

Free Educational Event: Sony Creative Space 2021

It's rare to have a free educational event. It's even rarer to have such an event with big-name educators such as Chris Burkard, Scott Robert Lim, and Brooke Shaden. But the Sony Creative Space 2021 is doing just that plus so much more.

On1 Releases Sneak Peeks of Their Upcoming Amazing New Tools

On1 Photo Raw has changed from being an app that once played catch-up to advanced software with unique features well ahead of the competition. They have released three sneak peek videos of exciting features that are coming soon.

Pentax Continues to March to Their Own Beat

Two years ago, Ricoh executives claimed that most users would return to DSLRs in one or two years. Two years later, that has not happened, but it has not stopped the company from continuing to march to their own unique beat, as this interview reveals.

Sony Halts Production of a Few Cameras Thanks to the Global Chip Shortage

Sony has announced that it will stop manufacturing some of its older products due to problems with its supply chain as a result of the global chip shortage.

The Nikon Z 5 Is the Best Value Full Frame Mirrorless Camera, Especially With This Discount

With holiday deals bringing the price back down to less than a grand, the Nikon Z 5 is arguably the best value full frame mirrorless camera on the market right now.

Sony Electronics Becomes Camera Provider for USA TODAY NETWORK

Sony has become one of the most popular brands amongst professionals and now one of the largest news organizations in the world will exclusively equip their video and photojournalists with Sony cameras.

NFL Cameraman Takes Ball to the Head, Still Gets His Shot

People who work on the field and sidelines of NFL games are often in harm's way from players crashing around and off the field during plays, but occasionally, it is a flying ball that causes trouble. One veteran cameraman showed off his toughness recently when a Nick Folk field goal came down directly on his head.

The Canon EOS RP Is a Bargain Right Now

If you’re pondering your first full frame camera or need a backup body that will handle all of your Canon glass, now's a good time to buy the EOS RP. With holiday deals, it’s now cheaper than ever.

Save Big With These Black Friday Discounts on SLR Lounge's Fantastic Photography Tutorials and Visual Flow Presets

Our friends at SLR Lounge make some of the best photography tutorials out there, with practical, actionable techniques and education and loads of examples from seasoned and respected professionals. There has never been a better time to improve your own work, as SLR Lounge's tutorials are now available at a significant discount for Black Friday.

Canon's Next Firmware Update Will Bring Some Great Upgrades and New Features

Canon shooters using the EOS R5, R6, and/or 1D X Mark III, will have reason to smile soon, as an upcoming firmware update will bring some notable improvements and new features that will make their lives easier.

AIPP Closes After 75 Years of Serving Photographers

The COVID-19 pandemic hit most of the world hard, and many businesses closed as a result. In Australia, the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) is one such business that announced closure.

Zhiyun’s Crane-M3: An All-in-One Gimbal With Unique Features

Zhiyun is no stranger to interesting camera stabilization options, with past products featuring innovative designs that put a twist on the traditional “stabilized stick” form factor of gimbals. Their latest launch, the Crane-M3, brings a number of firsts to the Crane lineup and just might reinvent how content creators approach rigging up a video setup.

The New OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens Announced

DJI Announces the Mavic 3 Drone With Major Improvements

The latest update to DJI's popular drone, the Mavic, is here, and it brings with it some huge improvements and new features. Check out what the Mavic 3 has to offer.

Even Mightier: Insta360 GO 2 Gets a Memory Boost With 64 GB Option

I've been pretty keen on the Insta360 GO 2 for a while now, and now the company has given users a reason to be twice as keen about the camera, with a new 64GB version that doubles the memory of the original.

African Wildlife Foundation Photography Awards: Winners

As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the African Wildlife Foundation just launched the Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition. The exhibition displays the winners of a worldwide competition that received almost 9,000 entries from 50 different countries. If you're a fan of wildlife photography, this exhibition is worth a look.

More Info on the Canon EOS R1 Flagship Mirrorless Camera Emerges

With all the excitement about the Nikon Z 9 and how it compares to cameras like the Canon EOS R3 and Sony a1, it can be easy to forget that Canon actually still has another high-level camera coming, the flagship EOS R1. A bit more info has emerged on the camera, including an expected release date.

Smart Video Glasses and Brain Implant Gives Blind Woman Artificial Vision

Advances in technology are too often in the news for the bizarre and almost dystopian applications they bring with them. However, on occasion, we get to see wholesome and encouraging uses, like this.

Canon Has Two New Lenses Coming This Year: What Would You Like to See?

Canon has revealed that it will announce two more RF lenses before the end of 2021. Which lenses can we expect and what would you like the Japanese manufacturer to add to the lineup?

Nikon Z 9 Will Officially Launch Tomorrow October 28th

Well, the moment all Nikon shooters have been waiting for has finally arrived. The new flagship Z 9 arrives tomorrow.

The New OM SYSTEM Brand and a New Camera on the Way

Nikon Z 9 Will Shoot Stills at 120 Frames per Second and 8K60 Video, Leak Suggests

Nikon has been drip-feeding nuggets of information about its forthcoming flagship camera, but Nikon India appears to have jumped the gun and revealed some details a little too early. The Z 9 is expected to shoot stills at 120 frames per second, and capture 8K60 video.