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Interview: Cristina Mittermeier on the NG series "Photographer"
In National Geographic's series "Photographer" we follow six photographers on assignment. Kamera & Bild has interviewed Cristina Mittermeier where she talks more about her photography and concerns for the climate: "Our job as photographers is to ensure that we do not forget that it is urgent".
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How to get your webcam to work in MacOS Sonoma 14.1
Starting with MacOS Sonoma 14.1, only new cameras with UVC are supported as webcams. Here's how to use your older camera with Teams, Google Meet, or Zoom if it stopped working.
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Up to 20 percent more expensive storage - AI drives up prices
Hard drives from Western Digital and Seagate have become up to 20 percent more expensive - and are expected to become even more expensive during the year.
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We have pre-tested the new Adobe Firefly Image 3 - more realism
Adobe's beta version of the generative AI model "Firefly" has reached version 3. Camera & Bild has tested it.
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Gomatic releases new series of photo bags: Peter McKinnon Luma
Three new bags are included in the new Luma series of photo bags and slingbags from Gomatic.
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New firmware for Sony A1 & A9 III - with over 30 improvements
New firmware brings new features to Sony's flagship cameras - including image stabilization and improved controls.
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Wacom Movink - Drawing Tablet at 420 grams & First with OLED Technology
Wacom releases a new category of drawing tablets with OLED technology, making the device compact, lightweight, and bright.
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Fujifilm X Webcam updated - now works on MacOS Sonoma
Version 2.2.0 solves the issues with Fujifilm cameras not being recognized by MacOS, and therefore not being able to be used as webcams.
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Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD coming to Canon RF
Tamron now announces that they are developing a Canon RF version of the APS-C lens 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD.
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Sigma releases six Contemporary lenses for Canon RF
Sigma now announces the release of six DC DN lenses in APS-C format for Canon RF/RF-S.
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Sony adds 3D information to confirm the authenticity of images
Sony is involved in developing the C2PA certification that confirms the authenticity of images both at the moment of capture and through 3D information from the image.
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Juliette Pavy wins Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Juliette Pavy wins the title "Photographer of the Year" in this year's edition of SWPA 2024 for her series "The Spiral Campaign".
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Sebastião Salgado honored at Sony World Photography Awards
Photographer Sebastião Salgado is honored at the Sony World Photography Awards for his photographic achievements documenting everything from indigenous peoples to magnificent natural landscapes.
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Nikon Z8 gets pixel shift, bird AF & several new features
Nikon now releases a firmware update that provides new and improved features to the mirrorless full-frame camera Nikon Z8.
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Panasonic Lumix S5II & S5IIX get new features with new firmware
Built-in support for Adobe Frame.io, proxy recording capabilities, and improved image stabilization are some of the enhancements in the updates.
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Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G - Wide-Angle Zoom with Low Weight
The bright full-frame lens for Sony weighs 409 grams and is suitable for both video and still photography.
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Atomos Ninja Phone - turn your iPhone into a monitor & streaming device
Atomos' new Ninja device lets you use your iPhone as a display - and stream 10-bit video in ProRes via USB C to 5G.
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RED is now owned by Nikon - here's the future plan
Last month, Kamera & Bild reported that Nikon is acquiring the cinema company RED. Now the management has spoken about the future plans.
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Wise CFexpress 4.0 Type B MK-II CFexpress is the largest & fastest
With a read speed of 3700 MB/s, they snatch the top spot for the fastest CFexpress card - a 4 TB version is also released.
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DJI Avata 2 records video in 4K/60p HDR with a 155-degree view
New features for more exciting flight and better controls are set to improve the flying experience over its predecessor.
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New technology gives digital displays advanced features
Researchers at Linköping University have developed a completely new type of display whose LEDs can contain sensors as well as absorb and emit light - in a single layer.
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DJI RS 4/RS 4 Pro & DJI Focus Pro - stabilization and control for video
DJI's Ronin series celebrates its 10th anniversary with new products for image stabilization.
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Godox Lux Elf Retro - Compact Flash Weighing 96 grams
Godox releases a new lightweight and simple flash in retro design.
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Hasselblad updates Phocus for Mac - adds support for HEIF images
Hasselblad's raw format converter Phocus is updated with support for HEIF images among other things.
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JPEG is getting better - images in 10-bits, faster & smaller size
Fully backward compatible, improved image quality and faster transfer speeds - now JPEG images are going to look better than ever.
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Nisi releases three new Athena cinema lenses for five mounts
Nisi Athena 18mm T2.2, 40mm T1.9, and 135mm T2.2 are now available for Canon RF, Sony E, L-Mount, Fujifilm GF, and Arri PL mounts.
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World's largest digital camera completed – captures 3.2 gigapixel photos
After two decades of development and construction, the LSST telescope has been completed. The telescope will photograph the widest ever image of the starry sky over the southern hemisphere.
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Fujifilm releases new firmware for its X & GFX cameras
The newly released Fujifilm X100VI receives its first firmware update, along with several other Fujifilm cameras.
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LomoApparat Fluffy Omelet Edition – Creative for the Analog Photographer
Lomography releases yet another analog limited-edition camera without adjustable settings.
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New beta of Blackmagic Camera adds multiple cloud & network features
Blackmagic is now releasing a beta version of its Camera Utility for Pocket Camera and Cinema Camera 6K. Among other things, you can use the cameras as webcams through the UVC protocol.
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The short film "Air Head" is created entirely with Sora AI – are you fooled?
An impressive short film made with AI – can you spot anything that reveals it's entirely computer-generated?
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 now available for Nikon Z
Tamron releases its full-frame wide-angle lens for Nikon's Z-mount.
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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR – Superzoom with Low Weight
Nikon now releases a full-frame superzoom for photographers who prioritize low weight and a large focal length range.
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Sony develops medium format sensor with 247 megapixels
Sony now reveals that they are developing a medium format sensor measuring 54 x 36mm – with 247 megapixels.
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New firmware for Sony A7R V, A7C R, A7C II & ZV-E1 fixes bugs
Sony is now addressing some issues affecting video features in four of its cameras.
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Sony releases Tough CFexpress memory cards in the fast G-series
Sony is now releasing fast Tough-CFexpress Type B memory cards – CEB-G240T and CEB-G480T.
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Zhiyun Molus X60 – compact LED lighting for creators
The Molus X60 is capable of creating various RGB color effects with the built-in effect modes – and supports USB-PD charging.
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Arlo releases four cameras for the home in new Essential series
Security camera manufacturer Arlo is now releasing an upgraded Essential series with new features and higher resolution.
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Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Released in Limited Special Edition
Leica is now releasing its Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 in a new limited special edition, with an anodized black finish – for 120,000 SEK.
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Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art – Bright Standard Lens Weighing 740 grams
Sigma releases a new Art lens for full-frame Sony E and L-Mount – with lightweight design and high image sharpness.
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Canon EOS C500 MK2 receives Cinema RAW LT/ST/HQ with new firmware
12 bits, scalable and without chroma subsampling – the update gives the C500 Mark II the ability to record in several 12-bit Cinema RAW formats.
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Metalenses now a reality – to be released in consumer products by 2025
Smaller and more precise lenses could be used for facial recognition in mobile phones, for example.
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Laowa releases new lens series: Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic
The lens manufacturer Venus Optics, which releases lenses under the Laowa brand, is now launching a new series of anamorphic lenses.
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Affinity Photo adds support for 32-bit HDR PNG
Affinity Photo updated to v2.4 with several improvements.
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Flagship Phone with Leica Technology
The new Xiaomi 14 Ultra features a 1-inch sensor and a focal length range of 12–120mm.
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Check out the CP+ 2024 photo fair in Tokyo – a walkthrough
Camera & Picture checks out the Japanese photo fair CP+ 2024 in Tokyo during a quarter-hour walk among the booths.
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Leica increases its sales for the third year in a row
Camera manufacturer Leica sees increased revenue primarily in its camera sales.
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Open AI releases "Sora": Creates hyper-realistic AI video from text
Open AI has now released its generative AI model that can generate realistic video through text – and can create complex movements, sequences, and people that look real.
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Polaroid in collaboration with Pantone – releases Peach Fuzz edition
Pantone 13-1023, or 'Peach Fuzz', is the Colour of the Year 2024 for the coloured Polaroid films.
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Fujifilm releases teaser ahead of upcoming X Summit in Tokyo
On February 20th, Fujifilm will hold the event 'X Summit' in Tokyo. They have now released a teaser image with the text 'See you soon'.
