In an email to freelance photojournalists this week, Reuters has confirmed a change in its photo submission policy requesting that photographers submit JPEGs rather than edited Raw files to the news agency. The message also states that original JPEGs with ‘minimal processing’ are acceptable, for example, level corrections and cropping. Read more
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Canon PowerShot G5 X real-world samples gallery
Canon’s PowerShot G5 X is based around the same 20.2MP 1″-type sensor as its G9 X counterpart. With its SLR-style grip, EVF and bevy of external controls, the G5 X promises an enthusiast-friendly shooting experience in a solid and reasonably compact package. We’ve now had time to take it around Seattle and put it through its paces. Read more
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Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II added to studio test scene
The Sony RX1R II is the kind of camera that turns heads. With a full-frame 42.2MP sensor, fixed 35mm F2 lens, optical variable low pass filter and a 399-point phase-detect AF system that’s much improved over its predecessor, it’s just about in a class of its own. We’ve had a full-production model for a few hours – just enough time to get it into the studio to see how it handles our test scene. Read more
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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.3 and 6.3 arrives with restored import interface and bug fixes
Adobe has released Lightroom CC 2015.3 and Lightroom 6.3, bringing back the Import tool that had been, to many users’ dismay, removed from Lightroom 6.2. The new version also provides fixes for some of the bugs introduced in the last version of Lightroom, along with additional lens profile and Raw support. Read more
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David Stewart’s ‘Five Girls’ wins £12,000 Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
A photographer who has charted the growing up of his daughter and four of her friends has won the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Award with a re-staged picture he entered into the 2008 competition. Five Girls 2014 shows the group six years on from an original image that was taken right before their GCSE school exams (11th grade). Read more
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Nikon announces development of flagship D5 DSLR
In a brief press release, Nikon announced the development of its D5 digital SLR, which will be the company’s next flagship camera. There aren’t any real details in the release, other than the expected promise of better performance and image quality. A new SB-5000 Speedlight and WT-6 Wireless Transmitter are also on the roadmap. Read more
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SLR Magic announces CINE 50mm F1.1
Hong Kong-based SLR Magic has announced a 50mm F1.1 CINE lens for Sony E mount. Planned for early December 2015 availability, the FE lens will cover a full-frame sensor. Read more
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Tamrac retires Gura Gear brand, introduces G-Elite Series camera bags
In June 2014, Gura Gear acquired the Tamrac brand and assets as part of the latter company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Now, more than a year later, it has been announced that the two brands have been consolidated under the Tamrac label, as the Gura Gear brand is retired. Read more
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2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $800-$1200
In late 2015, many (if not most) consumers are likely to shop based on price and capability, rather than according to whether a certain model contains a mirror or not. In this category, you’ll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable under a variety of shooting situations, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders – either optical and electronic – and a bevy of external controls. Read more