How This Crazy Three Minute Sequence Was Shot In a Single Take

The three minute video above is all one single shot created by DJI Innovations to showcase the company’s new sub-$5000 Ronin gimbal stabilization system for cameras. OK maybe the content is a little cheesy, but the behind-the-scenes video shows just how impressive the take really is.

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Lytro Illum reboots light-field camera with prosumer appeal

Lytro has revealed a new light field camera, the Lytro Illum, ditching the odd, toy-like appearance of the original in favor of a prosumer design, improved specs, and a price … Continue reading

Lytro’s New Professional-Grade, Light Field Camera Is a Serious Stunner

Lytro's New Professional-Grade, Light Field Camera Is a Serious Stunner

Two years ago, a little startup called Lytro shook up the world of photography by introducing the world’s first light field camera. It hasn’t replaced normal cameras, but now Lytro’s got a new toy: professional-grade model and software platform. After you see what this camera can do, you’ll never look at still pictures the same.

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Sony a6000 Review: A Solid Mirrorless Camera That’s a Small Step Up

Sony a6000 Review: A Solid Mirrorless Camera That's a Small Step Up

Pretty much all mirrorless cameras—Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, to name a couple—with APS-C size sensors can take a damn fine picture these days. The a6000 does its best to stand out with a pinch of style and updated tech, but it’s still largely the same as the camera it’s replacing, 2012’s NEX-6 .

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The Best Action Camera: Spring 2014 Edition

The Best Action Camera: Spring 2014 Edition

You can’t just do something dangerous and insane these days without filming it for posterity. And while action cameras let us relieve these life-highlights over and over, they aren’t all created equal. We decided to see for ourselves which one could handle your extreme adventures best.

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A Google Glass App That Helps the Watchers Watch the Watchmen

A Google Glass App That Helps the Watchers Watch the Watchmen

If you’re committed to avoiding the gaze of the ever-growing number of cameras recording our every move, Google Glass hardly seems like a sensible purchase . That is, unless your face-computer can steer you around each camera’s field of view. Enter Sander Veenhof’s new Glass app, Watch Your Privacy. Now, you and your Glass can watch the watchers.

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Project Tango Teardown: Google’s Crazy Camera System (Oh, And a Phone)

Project Tango Teardown: Google's Crazy Camera System (Oh, And a Phone)

Google’s Project Tango isn’t coming to stores near you any time soon. You wouldn’t even know what to do with it if it did. Still, the folks at iFixit got their hands on one and tore it apart. What’s inside? Mostly a ton of crazy cameras, with a phone almost as an afterthought.

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Pentax 645Z medium-format 51MP camera unveiled

Following some recent leaks, Ricoh has taken the wraps off its latest offering, the Pentax 645Z medium-format camera. With the camera comes a 51.4-megapixel CMOS sensor, as well as a … Continue reading

Google patent details smart contact lens-based cameras

Earlier this year, Google introduced its smart contact lenses, which function as a wearable glucose sensor that could one day aid diabetics with monitoring sugar levels. The tech giant’s ambitions … Continue reading

Save On The Cameras You Want With These Bundles

Save On The Cameras You Want With These Bundles

Amazon is running several camera/accessory combo discounts through April 26th, so if you’re looking to replace your current gear, you should definitely take notice. Selection ranges from point and shoots to the amazing Sony A7 line.

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