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New hi-res EVF covers 98% of sRGB, opens new possibilities for mirrorless cameras

Gannon Burgett

For DSLR photographers looking to make the jump to mirrorless, one of the biggest turnoffs is having to settle for an electronic viewfinder (EVF). As things currently stand, most EVFs are good enough to get the job done, but many still lack in resolution and – arguably most importantly – color rendering. That’s changing though, […]

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New hi-res EVF covers 98% of sRGB, opens new possibilities for mirrorless cameras

Gannon Burgett

For DSLR photographers looking to make the jump to mirrorless, one of the biggest turnoffs is having to settle for an electronic viewfinder (EVF). As things currently stand, most EVFs are good enough to get the job done, but many still lack in resolution and – arguably most importantly – color rendering. That’s changing though, […]

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Starting today, you can transfer photos directly to your iPhone

Gannon Burgett

While Android users got some love from Adobe today, iPhone users appear to be getting some from Apple. Today, Apple introduced version 9.2 of iOS. Inside the update are a plethora of bug fixes and smaller features, but one in particular stands out – for photographers, at least. Now, you can transfer photos to your […]

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Adobe Lightroom for Android is now free to download, offers full raw DNG support

Gannon Burgett

Back in October, Adobe announced iOS users no longer needed a paid Creative Cloud subscription to use its Lightroom for iOS 2.0 app. Now, Android users have the same luxury – version 1.4 of Lightroom Mobile for Android is now free for all users. While not as powerful as its desktop equivalent, Lightroom Mobile is […]

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Sony inks deal to acquire Toshiba’s image sensor business, facilities

Gannon Burgett

This week has been acquisition galore. First, the rumor of Nikon buying out Samsung’s NX sensor business (which has since been denied by the latter of the two), then came news that Phase One acquired Mamiya for its medium format technology. Today, Sony announced it has inked a deal that solidifies a $154 million buyout […]

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Samsung Denies Nikon Buyout; Will The Companies Work Together?

Liron Samuels

Rumors were spreading fast yesterday that Nikon acquired Samsung’s mirrorless technology, but an official statement from the Korean giant denies the NX tech will be changing hands. Skeptics will say it’s a standard denial that isn’t necessary true, but a close look at the exact wording of the statements so far indicates Nikon and Samsung […]

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Phase One Acquires Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd.

Eric Reagan

Phase One, known for its medium format digital backs and Capture One software, has purchased Mamiya’s assets after holding 45% of it shares since 2009. As part of the acquisition, the company has established Phase One Japan to oversee manufacturing operations in Japan. Mamiya has been home to medium format camera systems for over 40 years […]