DIR January 7, 2016 Editor’s Notebook
I had some great conversations here on the CES 2016 show floor, and it’s obvious that the photo model is changing.
The mood is upbeat,...
360º Immersive Cameras: An Emerging Technology Set to Take Off
Virtual reality imaging has been popular for quite some time. For video, VR technology makes it possible to walk (or fly) through photo-realistic scenes....
Printing from Mobile Spurs the Resurgence of Printed Memories
Around the turn of the millennium, the growth of digital photography seemed to foretell doom for traditional printing services.
Why would people make prints when...
Camera Drones Soar into 2016
The term “eye in the sky” may be taking on new meaning the way drones continue to fly the friendly skies in greater numbers.
A...
Smartphone Cameras Are Taking On a “Real Camera” Persona
It should come as no surprise that consumers are content to wield the camera they currently carry—their smartphone. And it should come as no...
Winter Lens Scene: 13 Optical Options Going into 2016
The sizzling pace of new lens announcements that reached a fever pitch in 2015 shows no sign of abating as we move into the...
Nine Enticing Mirrorless System Cameras
The current crop of mirrorless system cameras provides a DSLR-like shooting experience along with some distinct operational advantages. Some of the latest models offer...
Cameraphone Accessories for Creativity and Convenience
Smartphones made some collective progress in their imaging prowess during 2015, thanks largely to tangible improvements from both flagship models and midrange handsets. The...
Awesome Adventure & Active Lifestyle Cameras for 2016
Rugged, waterproof, active lifestyle cameras are a niche market success story. That’s because they do double duty as normal, broad-spectrum point-and-shoot cameras and are...
Selective Focus: Trends and Tribulations
As I walked the show floor at PhotoPlus Expo, held in New York in late October, I was immediately struck by the proliferation of...