‘Never Say Never:’ Fujifilm Exec Won’t Close Door on Launching Film Camera
Amateur Photographer's editor, Nigel Atherton, recently chatted with Fujifilm with Theo Georgiades, general manager of Fujifilm Imaging Solutions UK, discussing a wide range of topics, including Fujifilm's product strategy, performance, and the resurgence of film photography.
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Panasonic in 2024: A Little Bit of Everything
Two companies are actively developing products for two distinct camera systems: Fujifilm and Panasonic. In Fujifilm's case, it's the APS-C X Series and the medium-format GFX System. For Panasonic, it's the Micro Four Thirds platform and the L-Mount system, which includes full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses. We'll look at Fujifilm next week, but for now, the attention is on Panasonic and its rather interesting (and diverse) year of product launches.
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UK Photographers Reject Government Plan to Allow AI Companies to Train on Their Data
U.K. photographers have rejected a move by the British government that would allow tech companies to train AI tools with their work.
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Photographer Captures London Commuters Obscured by Fogged Bus Windows
In the dark and dreary English winter, commuters huddle on London Underground platforms before taking a long, often wet walk through the city or boarding a bus that instantly fogs up when passengers climb on.
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Instagram Teases AI Editing Tool That Can Change ‘Any Aspect of Your Video’
Instagram is rolling out a generative AI editing feature in 2025 that will enable users to “change nearly any aspect of your videos.”
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FAA Bans Drones in Parts of New Jersey and New York
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a month-long ban on flying drones in parts of New Jersey and New York state following the spate of mysterious drone sightings in recent weeks.
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Sandisk Tries to Distance Itself from its Troubled Past With ‘Bold’ New Logo
After a series of lousy hardware faults, SanDisk's name turned to mud. More than a year later, the company hopes to make people forget with a fresh new logo.
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Laowa’s Nanomorph LF 1.5x Anamorphic Lenses Are Built for Pros but Priced for Everyone
Venus Optics launched its Nanomorph LF 1.5x Anamorphic Series lenses, debuting a four-lens lineup of professional-grade anamorphic lenses for full-frame and large-format cameras. The new lenses are designed for high-end and high-budget projects, including theatrical releases.
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I’m Done With Camera Brands Charging for Extra Features
Buying a camera is like entering into an agreement with the brand. You’re handing over your hard-earned cash, and they are giving you the best product they can, or at least that’s how it used to be.
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Legendary Fashion Photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri Dies at 89
Gian Paolo Barbieri, who was considered one of Italy's greatest fashion photographers, has died at the age of 89.
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