Photography News
Here’s the latest in Photography news by SLR Lounge, including current events, new releases and more.
Olympus Is Rumored To (Maybe) Shut Down Their Camera Division Within a Year
Olympus Financial results are leading to many rumors and speculations about a potential shutdown or sell-off of it's camera division, possibly in as soon as 8 months!
The New 47.3 Megapixel Leica SL2 is a Literal Powerhouse and You’d Be Crazy to Pass It Up
Two months ago, photos and specs of the new Leica SL2 surfaced and seemed like a dream. Now that dream has become a reality! Leica has made their official announcement of the new groundbreaking SL2 camera, standing at 47.3 megapixels and capable of shooting still images at up to 20fps, 4K video at 60fps, and do we even need to say the slow-mo capture rates? We do! 1080p HD slow motion at up to 180fps!
$15,000 Worth of Gear Stolen From NYC Photogs… By a Fellow Photographer!
When one photographer hurts, we all hurt. But when one photographer is hurt by another photographer, we’re enraged! In NYC earlier this year, a group of well-known professional photographers were robbed of $12-$15,000 worth of photography gear directly from their studio… by one of their own!
Pelican Photography Collection Launches ‘Vault’ – Affordable, Lightweight, & Dependable Carry Solutions for Camera Gear
Rugged durability meets lightweight mobility with unmatched protection for camera gear. The Newly Launched Vault by Pelican Photography Collection exclusively at B&H looks like it may be an ultimate solution for protecting your gear while on the road.
NVIDIA’s New AI ‘Face-Swap’ for Pets Might Just Be the Greatest Thing AI Has Ever Accomplished!
Ever wonder what your pet would look like as a completely different breed or even species? Well, now with NVidia’s new AI ‘face-swap’ for pets, you don’t have to let your dreams stay dreams.
Disrespectful Tourists Have Gotten Photography Banned in Some Areas of Japan!
Some disrespectful tourists doing anything so they can "get the shot" have caused the Gion District of Kyoto to place a ban on all photography in the area!
Tamron Is Working On More Lenses For Sony E-Mount
Tamron let it slip during PPE 2019, that they're working on 6 more lenses for the Sony E-Mount system! What do you think they could be and when will we see them?
Book Feature | Ansel Adams’ Yosemite – The Special Edition Prints
No photographer is as closely associated to the epic grandeur of Yosemite as Ansel Adams, and we now have access to a special collection of Adams' photos of Yosemite that have never before been released in book form. Check it out!
Take A Look At What The Defocus Smoothing Technology in Canon’s New RF 85mm f/1.2 Does To Your Bokeh
Get a quick overview about the Defocus Smoothing (DS) Technology that is engineered in Canon’s RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS lens to help capture stunning portraits that showcase beautifully soft, eye-catching bokeh
Olympus Introduces The New OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Camera – Compact, Customizable, and Versatile
During PPE. Olympus announced its latest, (and LONG awaited), OM-D mirrorless camera, an impressive update to its compact and versatile OM-D E-M5 Mark II, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera.
Polaroid Originals Introduces The Polaroid Originals Lab – A Desktop Photo Print Lab That Brings Instant Film Processing To Your Desktop
Polaroid Originals brings the awesomeness of instant film right to your desktop (and smartphone), with the announcement of the Polaroid Originals Polaroid Lab Instant Film Printer!
Samyang & Rokinon Release a 14mm f/2.8 Autofocus Lens for Canon RF Mount!
Samyang has officially announced and released it's AF 14mm f/2.8 for Canon RF mount, available for pre-order now and expected to start shipping in early November!
