Ready to take your photography to the next level? You don’t have to be a professional photographer to get pro-level pictures. Sure, investing in fancy equipment and having a good compositional eye helps, but the editing process is where your raw picture can transform into a polished piece of art. Skylum’s AI-enabled software Luminar is …
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With the rumored iPhone 13 just around the corner and iOS 15 now available as a public beta, there’s a lot to look forward to in terms of the iPhone from Apple. But every year for the past 14 years, the iPhone Photography Awards takes a moment to look back and announces the winners of its contest. This year’s awards …
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You can say goodbye to lens scratches and lens flares when using your smartphone camera — at least if you’re planning to buy a higher-end Android phone in the coming months and years. Glass maker Corning on Thursday unveiled its new Gorilla Glass DX and DX Plus glass composite covers for smartphone cameras. DX and DX Plus, thin layers created …
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Finding good lighting for your space is always important. Whether you’re a budding photographer or you spend too much of your day in Zoom meetings, being able to control your lighting makes a huge difference. Being able to set the ideal color temperature and brightness for whatever you’re doing is great, and being able to make changes on the fly …
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You don’t need to be a wealthy Instagram star with the best dSLRs to take incredible photos. Today’s top phones like the iPhone 12 Pro Max, Galaxy S21 Ultra or other great Android phones have photography skills that rival many dedicated cameras. Even many older generation phones still pack amazing quality cameras that are more than capable of racking up those …
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The iPhone 12 is one of the best-rated phones of all time on CNET thanks to its solid all-round performance and its 5G connectivity. It’s more “affordable” than the iPhone 12 Pro Max, lacking as it does some of the camera pizzazz, like the telephoto lens and lidar sensor. But its powerful photography software means this phone is still more than …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra sits right at the top of the company’s lineup of phones for 2021. No surprise then that it has a huge list of elite specs, including a meaty processor and super-fast 5G connectivity. It’s Samsung’s answer to Apple’s flagship iPhone 12 Pro Max. But it’s the camera setup that stands out. There are four lenses on the …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Amazon Prime Day means some excellent camera and accessory deals if you’re a photography enthusiast or aspire to become one. Even in 2021, there are plenty of times it’s worth trying something besides your smartphone for capturing …
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One of the coolest camera features on the iPhone is portrait mode. It makes your subject pop and can give your pictures a dramatic look. Basically, when you take a photo, it keeps the subject in focus while making the background of the picture look artistically out of focus. This popular effect replicates photos taken on a mirrorless or DSLR …
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This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. It’s the age-old question: What do you get for the father who has everything? Look no further: Grid’s framed, disassembled iPhones (and other electronics) are some of the coolest things I’ve seen in a while — and Cheapskate readers can save 15% …
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