‘The Stringer’ on Netflix Review: Nobody Is Going to Believe Nick Ut Took ‘Napalm Girl’ Now
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo, which lands on Netflix this week, opens with a line implying Nick Ut is a liar: "What you do know is what you didn’t take." But is that really true? I've always thought the inverse makes more sense.
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Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Showcase Up-and-Coming Talent
Alongside the annual Sony World Photography Awards, Sony and Creo also have a competition dedicated to filmmaking, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards.
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Thypoch’s Striking Eureka 28mm f/2.8 Lens Is Inspired By the 1950s Ilford Advocate Camera
Thypoch is launching another new lens that blends modern imaging performance with old-school inspiration. The Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH. is extraordinarily compact and pays tribute to the gorgeous Ilford Advocate camera's built-in Dallmeyer Anastigmat 35mm f/3.5 prime lens.
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597-Foot Photo Elevator in Bali Torn Down After Outcry From Locals
A controversial glass elevator built as a photo attraction for tourists has been cancelled mid-way through construction and is set for demolition following widespread criticism.
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Lumix S1 II and S1R II Updates Significantly Improve Video Record Times
Panasonic has announced a firmware update for both the S1 II/S1 IIE and S1R II that improves video record times significantly while also making adjustments across the board. Panasonic says these changes directly respond to user feedback.
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Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro Lens Promises Unparalleled Versatility
Venus Optics has announced an unusual new lens that does a bit of everything. The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro, as its name suggests, tilts, shifts, and focuses very close while promising no distortion. The versatile new lens aims to provide photographers with extensive control over "every line and perspective."
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Brightin Star’s 50mm f/0.95 II Lens for Full-Frame Cameras Is Fast and Affordable
Chinese lens maker Brightin Star has announced an upgraded version of its ultra-fast 50mm f/0.95 prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Has World’s Brightest Screen and Two Periscope Cameras
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max. The new handheld sets its sights on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and promises some groundbreaking new features.
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YouTuber Drops Camera in Ocean and Films an Unknown Deep-Sea Species
A YouTuber dropped his camera to the bottom of the ocean and recorded a deep-sea animal that no one has been able to identify.
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Instagram Updates Camera So You Can Film 20 Minute Reels
Instagram has introduced a series of updates to its Reels camera, including the ability to record videos up to 20 minutes long.
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