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Following the success of the inaugural ArtGemini Prize 2013, 15th May sees the launch of the second edition the prize. Read more and comment » ...

Three design students at Royal College of Art, London, have teamed up for a fun project that’s all about creating photography filters out of sugar. Read more and comment » ...

The Vivo Xshot is an Android smartphone with an optically stabilised f/1.8 lens and 4K video recording capabilities. Read more and comment » ...

May 9, 2014 / Photography News / On May 9, a day which 64 years ago marked the foundation of what is now the European Union, we invite you to enjoy this set of photos of Old Europe. The motifs of the photographs are mainly town views, ancient monuments and different kinds of buildings in rural or urban environments. Several of the photos are more than 100 years old while others are of a later date....

Ahead of our full review, here is a gallery of sample images taken with the Carl Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens, mounted on the Fujifilm X-T1 camera. The new Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M is a macro lens with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1. Designed for compact system cameras with APS-C sized sensors, the Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M is equivalent to a 75mm lens in a 35mm system. All of the samples are straight...

Ilford Photo has decided to re-introduce its Galerie FB Matt Double Weight Baryta Fibre Base photographic paper. Read more and comment » ...

Iridient Digital has released Iridient Developer 2.4, a major update to its critically acclaimed raw converter and photo editor for Mac OS. Read more and comment » ...

Photo Shanghai is China’s first art fair dedicated to photography. Read more and comment » ...

Ahead of our full review, here are full-size sample images and a 1080p movie taken with the new Canon IXUS 265 HS compact camera, including the full ISO range. The Canon IXUS 265 HS features a 12x zoom lens, 16-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, 1080p movies at 30fps with stereo sound, and integrated Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. Read the preview » ...

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM is a fast standard prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. The 50mm f/1.4 features 13 optical elements in 8 groups and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £859 / $949, read our expert Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM review to find out if it's the ultimate "fast fifty" lens... Read the review »...

Samsung today announced the Samsung NX3000, the latest edition to Samsung’s award winning NX series of compact system cameras. Read more and comment » ...

Ahead of our full review, here are 60 sample images and a 1080p movie taken with the Leica C compact camera, including the full ISO range of 80-12,800. The Leica C is a premium compact camera with a 12 megapixel sensor, built-in viewfinder, 28-200mm lens, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, 10fps burst shooting, and RAW format support. Read the preview » ...

May 8, 2014 / Photography News / Whether you're a globetrotter or simply exploring your own backyard, capturing the world around you in a picture is simple when you follow our ten landscape photography tips. Next time you preserve a memory with a photograph, consider depth of field, focal points, and lighting to capture the perfect shot.  CustomMade ...

MxCamera has started taking preorders for the Mitakon SpeedMaster Series FE 50mm f/0.95 full-frame E-mount lens. Read more and comment » ...

onOne Software has announced a limited-time offer on its Perfect Effects 8 software. Read more and comment » ...

Ahead of our full review, here are 64 full-size sample images taken with the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mark III body. The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a fast standard prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Read the preview » ...

Ahead of our full review, here are 89 full-size sample images taken with a full production version of the new Leica T compact system camera and the Vario-Elmar-T 18-56 mm f/3.5–5.6 lens, including the entire ISO range of 100-12500. The Leica T is a premium mirrorless camera with a 16 megapixel sensor and a massive touchscreen display. Read the preview » ...

Ahead of our full review, here are full-size sample images taken with the new Canon PowerShot SX700 HS compact camera, including the full ISO range. The Canon PowerShot SX700 HS features a 30x zoom lens, 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, Full HD 60p movies with stereo sound, and integrated Wi-Fi with NFC. Read the preview » ...

The Huawei Ascend P7 is a 4G/LTE-capable Android smartphone with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Read more and comment » ...

The Foldio is a compact pop-up studio designed for taking high-quality product shots. Read more and comment » ...