Stabilizing camera mount targets silk-smooth shooting

Sending GoPro and other rugged cameras into unusual places isn’t new, but if you want to dispatch your DSLR or even your RED EPIC up in the air then that … Continue reading

Is There a Drone Flying Around the Harlem Building Collapse? (Updated)

Is There a Drone Flying Around the Harlem Building Collapse? (Updated)

New Yorkers were shocked on Wednesday morning when reports of a building collapse in Harlem hit the wires. It didn’t take long for smartphone cameras to fill up everyone’s social media feeds. But wait. In that one… Is that… a drone? (Update: Yep! It’s some random guy’s DJI Phantom 2.)

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Panasonic Lumix GH4 DSLM Camera Gets Price and Release Date

Panasonic unveiled its slick new LUMIX GH4 DSLM, or Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera a month or so back. The camera promises professional image quality along with the ability to record 4K resolution video at a lower price than comparable DSLR cameras.

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Panasonic has now announced that the GH4 camera body will sell for $1699.99(USD). In addition, there will be a professional audio/video interface accessory which provides 2 XLR audio inputs and a broadcast quality 3G-SDI video output terminal with time code capability. That bit of kit will go for another $1999.99. Both devices are available for pre-order now, and will ship in late April.

The GH4 camera has a new 16.05MP Digital Live MOS Sensor and uses the Venus Engine for high speed and high sensitivity recording. The camera has professional grade, 49-area auto focus in both still and video modes. The camera also has Wi-Fi and NFC technology for easy pairing with compatible wireless devices.

New HTC One Ultrapixel camera teased to be more awesome in the dark

HTC seems to be getting the hang of creating these teaser videos for its All New HTC One. This time, the video heads off into a topic that is near … Continue reading

The architects of this tiny pharmacy in downtown Osaka didn’t have much to work with–just a skinny

The architects of this tiny pharmacy in downtown Osaka didn’t have much to work with—just a skinny alleyway between two hulking buildings. But the resulting structure is so cool, it almost looks as though it was there first. You’d be surprised how far back it goes, too, so click through for an aerial shot.

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A 40-foot wall of ice reaches down to the high-tide line at Acadia National Park in Maine, proving t

A 40-foot wall of ice reaches down to the high-tide line at Acadia National Park in Maine, proving that as cool as artificial ice climbing walls are , you can’t beat the real thing. [AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty]

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Reframe Roundup: This Week's Best Photography Posts

Reframe Roundup: This Week's Best Photography Posts

Did you guys know there is a Gizmodo subdomain where you can go for all things photographic? Yep! It’s called Reframe, and it’s where you’ll find additional coverage of gear, techniques, news, and all kinds of great stuff related to the crafts of photography and videography.

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The NYC Subway Was Another World In 1980

The NYC Subway Was Another World In 1980

The annual Armory Show has kicked off here in New York City, showcasing art from around the world, though perhaps still most widely known for its controversial 1917 show, when Marcel Duchamp displayed a repurposed urinal as art and the minds and morals of the art world collectively exploded.

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Can you find the leopard hiding in this picture? (You got 10 seconds)

Can you find the leopard hiding in this picture? (You got 10 seconds)

You got 10 seconds to find it. It’s there, I promise you. But if you were just walking around or if you were this leopard’s prey, by the time you see it, it would be too late. The photo was taken by excellent photographer Art Wolfe.

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Getty Images unshackles photo library

The Internet is packed with stock images, some that are public domain, some that are free to use with restrictions, and others that require a specific fee based on resolution … Continue reading