Instagram’s straightforward user interface is geared for posting and viewing photos, but if you’ve got an eye on growing or managing a large following, you’ll soon run into the app’s limitations. Iconosquare aims to give Instagram users basic metrics about their content and help manage large groups of followers. We tried the service out to see how it works and how useful it is. Read more
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Nikon releases Capture NX-D 1.0.3 and View NX 2.10.2
Nikon has released updated versions of its image processing software, bumping its Capture NX-D software to version 1.0.3 and View NX software to version 2.10.2. Both updates introduce a number of bug fixes for Windows and Macintosh platforms. Learn more
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Canon PowerShot G7 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 added to studio comparison
We’ve just added a trio of cameras to our studio comparison tool: the Canon PowerShot G7 X, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and the Sony Alpha a5100. The Canon G7 X and Panasonic LX100 were two of the most talked-about cameras to emerge from Photokina 2014, both managing to squeeze large sensors into compact camera bodies. Read more
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Flickr introduces Wall Art printing service
Flickr has introduced a new service for US users who want to order physical prints of their photographs. Called Flickr Wall Art, the printing feature caters specifically to those looking for high-quality pieces for mounting on walls, with two different options currently being available to registered users. Read more
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High Flyer? DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Drone Review
The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ is the company’s newest flagship consumer drone, outfitted with a 3-axis gimbal, Adobe DNG RAW capture in addition to HD video recording, and operated by the DJI Vision smartphone application. It’s capable of producing 14MP JPEGs and Raw images, and could be an ideal tool for a real estate photographer or independent filmmaker looking for b-roll. Does it rise to the occasion? Read our review
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Sigma updates USB dock for new lenses
Lens manufacturer Sigma has issued an update to the firmware of its USB dock to make it compatible with the new 150-600mm f/5.6-6.3 DG OS HSM S and 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3DC Macro OS HSM lenses. Although these lenses are available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts, the update for the USB dock does not yet cover these lenses in the Nikon fit, and Sigma hasn’t indicated when it will. Read more
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PhotoShelter introduces Pinterest-like photography curation service Lattice
PhotoShelter has introduced a new project it has been working on called Lattice, which allows the service’s users to browse images that have been aggregated into boards. The way the service works is similar to Pinterest and will be rolling out in phases, the first of which is now available to the public. Read more
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Ferrania to restart film production in still and movie formats
Italian film and camera brand Ferrania is set to come back to life after a Kickstarter fundraising project reached its target with over two weeks left to run. A company called FILM Ferrania will use the money raised to re-commission and redesign existing machinery from closed sections of the Ferrania factory to begin the manufacture of film. Initial production will be for 35mm and 120 roll formats for stills, and Super 8 and 16mm movie film. Learn more
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Around the world by bicycle with photographer Nicolas Marino
Nicolas Marino has been to 56 countries in his lifetime and has his sights set on the other 140. He’s traveling around the world with his camera and he’s not taking the easy way, crossing deserts, jungles and everything in between by bicycle. Why? In his words, ‘With a bicycle and a humble attitude you can travel to the heart of a culture.’ See gallery
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year releases images from winners shortlist
Britain’s Natural History Museum has disclosed four of the winning images from the shortlist of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. With a judging panel chaired by Jim Brandenburg, the competition attracted almost 42000 entries from 96 countries this year, and 100 of the best images will form a touring exhibition that the museum says will visit six continents. See gallery