Peak Design, maker of the Slide and Clutch and other camera gear, has launched its newest bag on Kickstarter. Called ‘The Everyday Messenger’, this bag features an adaptable design able to tote around one’s everyday gear along with photography equipment. Read more
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Flickr brings back Pro account option
Flickr has re-introduced its Pro level membership after an account structure re-organization removed the option for most site users in 2013. When Flickr upgraded its free members to 1 Terabyte of space with every account, the option for new Pro plans was phased out. Read more
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On top of the world: Photographer faces fears to capture rare wedding photos
Photographer Brian Rueb was approached by two friends to shoot their wedding – a familiar proposal for many photographers. However, there was a slightly unusual twist in this case, as the couple planned to tie the knot on top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Read more
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Panasonic Osaka offers 3D figurine portraits via imaging booth fitted with 120 Lumix GH4s
The Panasonic Center in Osaka has installed a photo booth that uses 120 Lumix DMC-GH4 cameras to create a three-dimensional impression of the occupants, which can then be turned into a plaster figurine. Panasonic claims that what makes its booth stand out is that the ‘scan’ is created in just 1/1000sec. That means the subjects can be in motion and the image will still be sharp. Read more
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The AP and British Movietone publish more than 1 million minutes of historic footage to YouTube
The Associated Press and British Movietone have announced the addition of more than 1 million minutes of digitized historic footage to YouTube. The AP says that this project represents the largest ever upload of historic news content to YouTube, and will serve as a ‘visual encyclopedia’ for witnessing some of the biggest moments in recent world history. Read more
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Canon PowerShot G3 X added to studio test scene comparison
We’ve already published an initial real-world gallery from the PowerShot G3 X, Canon’s newest enthusiast compact, and now we’ve put its capabilities to the test against our studio scene. The G3 X is weather-sealed and uses a 1″-type 20MP sensor with a 24-600mm equiv. lens, making it an appealing choice for outdoorsy types. Take a look at how it performs compared to its peers. Read more
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GoPro mount becomes standard accessory for next year’s Toyota Tacoma, as GoPro plans user-generated-content licensing deals
Toyota has revealed that the 2016 version of its adventure truck will come pre-fitted with a windshield mount for a GoPro camera. Those interested in filming their muddy, dusty and rocky scrambles will be able to fit a camera to point forwards or backwards to capture either the ‘flight’ or passengers reactions. Read more
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Taylor Swift’s photography contract revised following criticism
Following several weeks of controversy involving pop singer Taylor Swift and a growing number of music photographers and news publications, Swift’s management has revised the terms of its photo contract. Read more
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LensRentals applies copy variation test to short telephoto primes
LensRentals has embarked on a quest to investigate the complicated topic of sample variation among copies of the same lens. It’s the kind of fascinating, geeky stuff we’ve come to know and love from LensRentals, and in the latest round of tests they’ve taken a look at a group of short telephoto primes ranging from 85mm to 150mm. Read more
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Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A real-world sample gallery posted
There’s been a great deal of interest in the Sigma 24-35mm F2 Art lens since its launch last month. And who can blame the internet for getting excited over the world’s fastest full-frame zoom? With all of the appeal and high-end touches offered by Sigma’s ‘Art’ series, the 24-35mm just begs to be taken out for a spin – and DPReview’s Deputy Editor Rishi Sanyal did just that. See the gallery