Nikon has released updated firmware for its D810 DSLR, taking the software from version C 1.02 to C 1.10. The new firmware brings with it several changes, the majority of which are bug fixes. In addition to correcting issues, v1.10 adds an external recording control option for using the camera to start and stop third-party recorders connected over HDMI. Read more
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Snapseed for Android update brings DNG Raw editing
Google has announced Snapseed version 2.1 for Android, introducing the ability to edit Raw DNG files. While quite a few high-end Android smartphones have allowed Raw shooting for some time, editing those files hasn’t been easy. This update to the extremely popular Snapseed app will certainly change that. Read more
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PIX 2015: Brian Ach and getting the right shot
Brian Ach has shot for just about every big-name publication you can think of, and he’s photographed his share of A-list celebrities, including a stint as Prince’s official tour photographer. In short, he knows how to get the shot. But he argues there’s an important distinction between getting a shot and getting the right shot, and it all comes down to context. Read more
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Leica T firmware 1.4 promises to boost AF speed and overall camera responsiveness
Leica has released a major firmware update for its T (Typ 701) APS-C mirrorless camera. Firmware 1.4 promises to make autofocus twice as fast, and improves touchscreen responsiveness by three times. The company has also announced plans to release two new prime lenses for the T in 2016. Read more
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Lights, camera, action: Manfrotto Digital Director quick review
Manfrotto’s Digital Director, introduced in April, is a departure from its usual array of tripods and tripod heads. It’s a device designed to hold an iPad Air tethered to a DSLR, providing a large live view screen, access to camera controls and wireless sharing options. Shooting with a large screen can be a revelation compared to using a 3″ LCD, but the Digital Director is pretty pricey. Is it worth the cost? Read more
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Canon’s Q3 financial results show increased profit, decline in ILC sales volume
Canon’s Imaging Systems business has reported its third quarter sales fell by ¥26.5bn ($ 220m), compared to the same time last year. The company blamed a decline in worldwide demand for its interchangeable lens cameras ‘due to market shrinkage,’ with unit sales down 17% year-on-year, despite sales increases in Japan and Europe. Read more
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II sales to resume on November 7
In early September, Olympus announced a pause in sales of the OM-D E-M10 Mark II due to an issue with the lens mount locking pin preventing some lenses from attaching to the camera body properly. Now the company has announced that the wait will soon be over – sales will begin again on November 7. Read more
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Samsung launches enormous 18.4-inch Galaxy View tablet
With smartphone screens growing larger and nearing what used to be tablet territory, it’s probably natural that the latter are increasing screen size as well. Apple launched the 12.9-inch iPad Pro in September and now Samsung, which already has the 12.2-inch Galaxy Tab Pro in its line-up, has gone one step further and launched the gigantic Galaxy View with an 18.4-inch display. Read more
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Studio tests: Leica SL
It came out of nowhere, a brand-new full-frame professional level mirrorless camera and lens system: the Leica SL. It combines a bespoke lens system (using the existing mount from the T) with an extremely high resolution viewfinder and a sensor based on the one used by the coveted Leica Q. Take a look at some preliminary studio test results from the Leica SL. Read more