Back in the spring, Canon introduced the Beta version of its EOS Webcam Utility Software for Windows and macOS. Now, the full version is available for both operating systems. There have been some improvements added, as well as more apps and cameras that you can use with the software. The EOS Webcam Utility Software is now compatible with over 40 Canon cameras. The EOS M50 Mark II has been added to the 1....

Even though in body image stabilization (IBIS) isn’t compatible with Fujifilm X-mount, this could change in their future cameras. According to Fuji Rumors, Fujifilm is working on the possibility to bring IBIS to their new camera models. As Fuji managers Takashi Ueno and Shusuke Kozaki pointed out earlier, they didn’t want to compromise the image quality with the IBIS in Fujifilm X cameras. However, considering the growing need for this feature, we may see it in the future models after all....

We have seen a few sad examples of what happens to natural wonders when they become too popular. In this video, Vox explores just how much geotagging your images on social media increases the destruction of nature. What happens when nature goes viral? Vox gives an example of Horseshoe Bend, which used to be a little-known roadside view of the Colorado River. In the nineties, it was difficult to access it and not many people even knew about it....

German engineers are developing a new concept that might change the design of smartphones and the concept of smartphone photography. In an attempt to avoid camera bump, they have created a prototype of the phone which has the camera that slides from the side of a device. With smartphone cameras, there’s always an issue of space. High-quality photos require more advanced lenses, and these take up more space. As a result, we have the camera bump on the back of most modern devices....

This is one of my favourite subjects. I love teaching in my workshops as most people feel awkward about approaching people on the streets to photograph them. Through experience, trial and error, I have had the pleasure to understand the psychology of approaching perfect strangers to ask them for a pic and the wonderful joy we receive by pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone. When we go up to a person and ask them whether we can take a photo of them, we are putting ourselves in a vulnerable situation and not many of us are comfortable with feeling vulnerable....

Not everybody around the world has the easy access to mobile data or high-end smartphones that some of us do, and for those people, many online services have cut down versions of their apps that run on lower-end phones and useless bandwidth. Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and even Twitter all have “Lite” versions of their apps for those users. Now, Google has announced Gallery Go, a slimline version of Google Photos designed for working offline to help those on limited or unreliable internet in developing markets like Nigeria....

Last month, Illinois filed a class action lawsuit against Google over privacy concerns. As the Google Photos app uses facial recognition, plaintiffs alleged that the company broke Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). However, the company has settled, and it will now have to pay a total of $100 million to the app users. The lawsuit refers to the pictures appearing on Google Photos between 2015 and 2022. According to the plaintiffs, the problem is the non-transparent handling of the collected sensitive data....

Google has reportedly sent out an email to Google Photos cloud storage users promoting they eat up their 15GB of free storage and buy into the paid accounts by uploading Original Quality images instead of letting Google create its High Quality versions of images, showing a rather drastic comparison image to argue their case. The argument is at odds with statements made when the service launched in 2015, that its High Quality images offered “near-identical visual quality” to the originals....

Despite the fact that we live in the digital era, printing your photos is still a fantastic way to preserve your precious memories (or make a creative project). Google Photos has introduced a new feature that lets you order prints straight through the app and pick them from a local CVS Pharmacy or Walmart store the same day. Along with the new printing feature, Google Photos has some more changes, all revolving around reliving your memories....

Pixel phones have been able to shoot in the dark for quite some time. But rumor has it that you’ll soon be able to use them to shoot timelapse of the night sky. After a dedicated astrophotography mode in Pixel 4, it looks like the latest update is extending it to timelapse. The folks at XDA Developers were the first to spot the latest addition to the Pixel camera. They noticed an update on Google’s Pixel Tips app that educates users on new Pixel features....

A whole bunch of ads is one of the worst things on Instagram. Only Reels have been spared, but not for long. Instagram has started testing ads in Reels in four countries, but there are more to come over the next couple of months. As of today, Instagram’s TikTok-esque feature contains ads in India, Brazil, Germany, and Australia. Just like Reels themselves, these ads can last up to 30 seconds (wow)....

In September of this year, Gura Gear filed a lawsuit claiming Peak Design’s new Everyday Messenger bag, funded on Kickstarter and designed with the help of photographer Trey Ratcliff, infringes on a number of patents held by Gura Gear.Advertisements In the complaint, Gura Gear claims Peak Design still intellectual property, likely acquired in the Tamrac deal. Specifically, Gura Gear pulls out the following description of a product they claim Peak Design infringed upon: The description might seem vague at first, but when you take a look at the overall design of the Peak Design Everyday Messenger, it’s very clear that a number of features explicitly stated in the above text are present, almost to the word....

Normally when we think of Variable ND filters, we think about a circular filter. One that gives us the ability to change the exposure simply by rotating the front element. Something like this K&F concept one I recently reviewed here. But what if you wanted both the convenience of a Variable ND filter AND the ability to use graduated or other filters. This would give you far more control over the scene that you are going to capture?...

Some photographers experimented with remote shooting before 2020. But when the pandemic hit, video call shoots became a thing. In fact, they seem to be so popular now that even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their pregnancy photo taken remotely. Photographer Misan Harriman took the photo of the couple via iPad from 5,500 miles away. He directed the shoot from London while the couple was all the way in Santa Barbara, California, and the photo caused tons of mixed reactions on social media....

Hasselblad seem to be going in some interesting directions lately. Between the world’s first medium format mirrorless camera, and their venture with DJI, the world was already quite impressed. This latest announcement, though, has me a little curious. Let’s start at the beginning. Motorola recently launched the Moto Z Droid phone. This phone allows for what are called “Moto Mods” which are backs that magnetically attach to your phone, increasing functionality....

Just because you might know your own home like the back of your hand, it doesn’t mean that there’s nothing exciting left to shoot there. If you’re not convinced, this video from COOPH will change your mind.Advertisements Your home is full of photographic opportunities you can grab on a rainy day or when you simply feel like playing with a camera. And best of all – you can try them out straight away....

As photographers, we’ve all had some funny, weird and cringeworthy situations. Photographer Jessica Kobeissi got to hear about some of these situations from her followers, and in this video, she shares some of their funniest and weirdest confessions. Let’s see if any of these situations seem familiar. I find some of these totally relatable, such as raging over an Instagram filter slapped over your perfectly edited photo. Or bringing everything to the shoot – but forgetting your memory cards....

So, you’ve decided to shoot your first timelapse video. If you have never done it before, you will face many challenges and inevitably make some mistakes. But Christian of The Phlog Photography will help you get started with this video. In only three minutes, he will give you seven things to keep in mind and tips to follow before and during the timelapse shooting. They’ll help you make the most of your timelapse video even if it’s your first one....

If you plan to set up a home studio, there can be a lot of things on your mind and on your to-buy list. But what if I told you that you could make it so much simpler? In fact, you can set up a studio anywhere with just a few props and for some $20. Pye Jirsa teamed up with Adorama to show you an idea for a photo studio you can set up at your home or anywhere else and get professional-looking results on a budget....

Light painting involves long exposure, and as we know, this is when you want everything to be perfectly still. So, in cases like this, the wind is definitely not the friendliest weather condition. The master of light painting Eric Paré shows you how to deal even with the harshest wind when light painting with tubes. It’s not easy to get the perfect shot, but with some preparation and a couple of tricks, you can make some awesome photos for sure....