Image Credit: Neurapix/Formaphotography   The German photography company Neurapix has released a new feature: SmartPresets can now be created and used in black and white (B/W) for AI-assisted image editing. This provides photographers the opportunity to offer their clients complete shoots in their own distinct black and white style. Using a B/W SmartPreset operates just like with a colored SmartPreset: After clicking "Edit photos" in the Lightroom menu, the B/W style is simply selected and used as a normal SmartPreset. If a photographer has initially processed a shoot in color, they can ..read more

Image Credit: Sony   Balances the supreme expression capabilities of a wide-open F2.8 with a compact and lightweight design for excellent portability   April 16th, Sony is pleased to announce the latest addition to its full-frame α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens line-up. FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens that maintains an F2.8 maximum aperture over the entire zoom range from 16 mm to 25 mm, combining supreme image quality with excellent portability due to its compact and lightweight design. This new lens offers high-resolution per ..read more

[COMMENT_IMG]direct|294964|294964_1713084387.jpg[/COMMENT_IMG]   The latest winner of our popular daily photography theme which takes place in our forums have been chosen and congratulations go to adrianedwa (Day 14 - Garden Landscapes).   Daily Theme Runners-Up If you didn't win this time, keep uploading your images to the daily competition forum for another chance to win! If you're new to the Daily Theme, you can find out more about it in the Daily Theme Q&A.  Well done to our latest runners-up, too, whose images you can take a look ..read more

  A breathtaking monochrome spectacle titled ‘Always a Storm’ captured by RobboB has been honoured as our latest POTW winner. This stunning monochrome image, inspired by Ansel Adams’ ‘Clearing Winter Storm’, presents the iconic Yosemite Valley in all its dramatic glory. From El Capitan on the left, Half Dome in the distance, to Bridal Veil Falls on the right, the landscape is a testament to the photographer’s patience and skill. It’s a strong, intriguing, and powerful landscape shot that has captivated our team. The excellent composition, the light in the sky, and the beautiful tunnel v ..read more

Image Credit: Panasonic   Panasonic has announced a significant firmware update for its full frame mirrorless LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras that improves the shooting experience and enhances sharing functionality for both images and videos. Listening to creators needs, S5II Firmware V3.0 and S5IIX Firmware V2.0 delivers efficiency in both production and post-production workflows, providing important time (and therefore cost) saving benefits. In line with LUMIX’s continuous commitment to supporting creators, the firmware will be available to download free of charge from the LUMIX Global C ..read more

Samsung is generously offering 3 prizes of a special package containing the 256GB PRO Ultimate SDXC memory card. These exclusive Memory Card Gift Packages contain a 256GB Samsung PRO Ultimate memory card, the flagship UHS-I SD card tailored for professional photographers. This useful memory card has multiple features and we’ve listed them below. Compatibility - works seamlessly with DSLR, mirrorless, or digital cameras, as well as PCs and laptops. Capacity - capacities ranging from 64GB to 512GB. Performance - sequential read and write speeds of up to 200MB/s and 130MB/s. Strengthened reliab ..read more

[COMMENT_IMG]direct|270454|270454_1712046058.jpg[/COMMENT_IMG]   The latest winner of our popular daily photography theme which takes place in our forums have been chosen and congratulations go to ChrisRPhoto (Day 2 - Rainbows).   Daily Theme Runners-Up If you didn't win this time, keep uploading your images to the daily competition forum for another chance to win! If you're new to the Daily Theme, you can find out more about it in the Daily Theme Q&A.  Well done to our latest runners-up, too, whose images you can take a look at below ..read more

  A captivating scene of camaraderie and farewell has won ePHOTOzine’s ‘Photo of the Week’ (POTW) accolade. The photograph, aptly named ‘Cruise Ship Neighbours’, was taken by pink during their departure from Antigua. This image encapsulates a unique moment where the quay neighbours bid adieu to the photographer, fostering a sense of camaraderie in the midst of the boundless sea. The composition of the image is particularly striking. The cruise ships, with their towering stature and grandeur, act as the primary subjects. Their recurring designs and balanced lines establish a rhythm that ..read more

  The L mount system now offers quite a range of different lenses at very different price levels; some might say quite disparate price levels. From the extremely low cost all the way up to what can only be described as premium lenses, the full gamut is there. Right at the top of the pile are the Leica SL lenses, now added to by the Super-Apo-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH, billed by Leica as the widest and fastest 21mm apo lens in the world. The cost is high, so the lens has to have a very special performance to justify itself in a highly competitive market. Let's see how it handles and how ..read more

  In a world dominated by zoom lenses, the 50mm prime has survived unscathed. There are good reasons for this, the 50mm giving a perspective similar to that of the human eye and the lenses being generally more compact, faster (brighter) and quite probably of better optical quality as well. Sigma introduce this new 50mm, and with this design some of the compactness has been sacrificed to enable an ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture. This is just the thing for those black cats in coal cellar shots, so let's see how we get on, coupling the new lens with the 42MP Sony full frame A7R III camera body ..read more