Despite using the same name as its predecessor, the new Moto X is a very different device. Its 5.2-inch 1080p OLED screen, thin bezels and aluminum body give it a premium feel. In the camera department it offers a 13MP sensor and F2.25 aperture, 4K-video and a dual-LED ring flash. We put it through our comprehensive testing – see if the 2014 edition is a better choice for mobile photographers than the original Moto X. Read review
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Real-world Test: Shooting Fashion with the Fujifilm X-T1
The X-T1 is Fujifilm’s first weather-resistant interchangeable X-series camera. It is built around a 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor housed in a die-cast magnesium body. Offering a traditional design with five physical top plate dials, two command dials, and six programmable function buttons the X-T1 also has a high resolution OLED viewfinder. In the latest in our series of real-world video tests, we took the X-T1 to a local studio, to see how it would perform in the hands of a professional fashion and portrait photographer. Click through to watch the video
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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: $100-500
If you’re looking for something special but you don’t want to empty your bank account, these gifts for photographers will do the trick. While a wireless hard drive or a film scanner lacks the wow factor that an African safari can provide, these gifts will bring plenty of joy to any photographer’s holiday.
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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: $25-100
Photographers are a hard lot to shop for. While it’s tempting to pick up a gift card from your local camera shop and call it a day, we’ve done some digging and come up with photo-related gift ideas for photographers of all skill and aspiration levels. If you’re looking for something stocking-sized (and priced) our guide will put a smile on the face of your favorite photographer.
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Canon updates Digital Photo Professional to version 4.1.50
Canon has updated its Digital Photo Professional 4 (DPP) software to version 4.1.50. The update brings support for a couple of new lenses and several camera models, improvements to multiple functions, and compatibility with 64-bit native environments, among other things. The newest version, says Canon, incorporates feedback from both APS-C and older full-frame owners eager for ‘the very latest Raw workflow solution’. Read more
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Think Tank launches Airport Helipak for Phantom Quadcopter
Camera bag manufacturer Think Tank Photo has announced a backpack designed specifically for photographers using Phantom Quadcopters paired with GoPro cameras. The Airport Helipak is said to accommodate DJI Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision or similar quadcopters with their accessories, along with a 15-inch laptop, small cameras such as GoPros, and personal effects. Read more
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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: $500 and up
If the photographer in your life is the kind that already has everything, it might be time to pull out all of the stops. From neat new gadgets to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the gifts in this guide will wow any photographer.
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2014 Holiday Gift Guides
Stumped for a gift for your favorite photographer? Or maybe you came in under budget on your holiday shopping and you have just enough left over for a little something for yourself? Either way, we’ve got some suggestions. Our holiday gift guides cover gifts in three price categories – $ 25-100, $ 100-500, $ 500 and up – to help you find the right present at the right price. Click through for links to all three guides
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Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2014)
Entry-level mirrorless cameras provide a nice middle ground between fixed-lens point-and-shoots and lower-end DSLRs. It’s an ever-growing category with options for photographers of varying skill level and intentions. The common factors in this class are the huge step up in image quality over most compacts and smartphone cameras and the friendly interfaces. In this roundup, we’ll talk you through the current crop of entry-level mirrorless cameras. Click through to read more
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Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2014)
What point-and-shootable mirrorless camera should I buy?