Drift, maker of the Ghost-S and HD Ghost action cameras, has introduced its smallest model to date – the Stealth 2. Its diminutive size is the Stealth 2’s most notable feature; the 3.42 ounce camera is half the size of its bigger sibling and weighs 40% less. Read more
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 real-world samples gallery posted
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 joins the Lumix DMC-GM1 in that company’s line of extremely small interchangeable lens cameras. They use the same 16MP Four Thirds sensor in a compact camera-like body, but the GM5 adds enthusiast touches like an EVF and rear control dial that the beginner-focused GM1 doesn’t have. We’ve taken it for a spin and put together a collection of real-world samples. See gallery
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Amazon launches Prime Photos with unlimited storage for Prime members
Amazon has launched a new photo storage service called Prime Photos, and is offering Prime subscribers unlimited cloud storage for their images at no extra cost. Photos can be uploaded to Amazon’s Cloud Drive with iOS or Android apps or the Cloud Drive website. Read more
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DxOMark Mobile Report added to our Amazon Fire Phone review
We just updated our full review of the Amazon Fire Phone’s camera capabilities with data from DxOMark’s mobile analysis. With an overall score of 69, the Fire Phone lands at 18th on DxO’s mobile rankings, tied with the HTC One M8 and coming in well behind flagship phones from Apple, Samsung and Sony. Read more
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High pixel-density camera displays and wide-gamut Cinema 4K panel technology on the way
Reports from Japan’s Display Innovation 2014 exhibition highlight a number of advancements and prototypes in camera LCDs. Included are a high-pixel-density 3.2″ display using WhiteMagic technology, a high-resolution touch screen with in-cell touch sensors and a 31″ cinema 4K wide-gamut display with 99.5% AdobeRGB coverage from LG. Learn more
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Think Tank launches Perception and Digital Holster bags for mirrorless systems
USA bag brand Think Tank Photo has launched a collection of daypacks and a new holster designed specifically for mirrorless camera systems. There will be three new bags in the Perception series of small backpacks, and will be available in sizes that range from the Perception Tablet that is suitable for a body, lenses and a mini tablet, to the Perception Pro which holds a tablet, a 15-inch laptop and a large mirrorless body with a collection of lenses. Read more
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Nikon-Walkley Awards for Excellence in Photojournalism finalists announced
The 2014 Nikon-Walkley Awards finalists and the Photo of the Year winner have been announced. The Walkley Awards seek to recognize excellence in Australian media, and in partnership with Nikon, highlight outstanding work in photojournalism across a number of categories. Take a look at this year’s finalists and Photo of the Year winner. See gallery
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FroKnowsPhoto guide to DSLR video now available
Our friend Jared Polin, otherwise known as the Fro behind FroKnowsPhotos, has just launched a comprehensive six-hour video guide to producing DSLR video. Aimed at both beginners and advanced photographers, the guide offers an introduction to basic concepts like selecting frame rate and shutter speed, and includes how-tos for shooting a variety of video types. Read more
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PPE 2014: Sneak peak at forthcoming Olympus ‘PRO’ lenses
When Olympus announced the high-end OM-D E-M1, it promised that it would be making a wideangle zoom and super-telephoto prime in its matching ‘PRO’ line of lenses. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO shares many design features with the current 12-40mm 1:2.8 PRO, while the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm 1:4 PRO offers a 600mm equivalent angle of view. We got our hands on some pre-production samples at this year’s Photo Plus Expo in New York. Click through for pictures
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Calumet brings equipment rental service online
C&A Marketing, the company that bought photo retailer Calumet’s US operation when it closed its stores in May, has announced that Calumet Rentals is now available online. Cameras, lenses, accessories video and lighting equipment are available to rent through calumetrentals.com. Read more