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New Atlas Photography

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New Atlas PhotographyTechLab-in-a-box lets filmmakers develop their own movie film at home For a really rich, organic, textured look, many low-budget filmmakers still shoot on 8-mm or 16-mm analog film – but getting the stuff processed is a major hassle.

11.05

New Atlas PhotographyTechRetro video camera combines 4K tech with Super 8 soul Ah, Super 8 movie cameras … they were limited to 3-minute cartridges that had to be sent off for processing, which cost about $20 each.

10.31

New Atlas PhotographyTechRetro point-and-shoot camera processes your photos in 24 hours Photography gear startup Flashback has an interesting new model on the way that aims to give you the fuss-free experience of disposable cameras from decades ago, along with the convenience of a…

10.28

New Atlas PhotographyTechSigma launches world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera... again Seven years after the original fp, Sigma’s FP2 keeps the tiny full-frame formula intact while overhauling nearly everything inside it for snappier stills and much more serious video.

10.26

New Atlas PhotographyTechOld-school lens tool lets cine cameras shoot two POVs at once While adding visual effects in post-production has its advantages, there's also something to be said for shooting them right in-camera.

10.20

New Atlas PhotographyTechComedy Wildlife Awards spark much-needed joy in nature This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar.

10.10

New Atlas PhotographyTechWhat a hoot: 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year winners Fellow bird nerds, it's time to reveal the winners of one the key nature photography competitions on the calendar.

09.21

New Atlas PhotographyTechInstax camera fuses vintage analog vibe with pocket-size digital power Fujifilm got really whimsical building its latest camera in the Instax line. This digital camera for casual shooting resembles analog point-and-shoot models from the 1960s, but it's half the size and…

09.19

New Atlas PhotographyTechHohem's 2-in-1 Eyepic is a gimbal camera with a detachable minicam While gimbal-stabilized video cameras are great for smoothing out the shakes, sometimes it's nice to have a tiny wearable camera, too.

09.10

New Atlas PhotographyTechTiny, modular pod attacks macro photography's lighting nightmare Macro photography captures beautiful, otherworldly images of the tiny world around us. But to shoot a dewdrop or an insect's eye, you have to get so close that the camera itself blocks out most of…

08.25

New Atlas PhotographyTechTiny turtles to cuttlefish combat: 2026 photo winners revealed It's that time of the year again – when nature photo competition winners are announced and we get to look at some amazing images that remind us that the world is made up of more than AI slop.

08.20

New Atlas PhotographyTechYou can see right through this quirky $45 snapshot camera Godox’s C100 is the company’s first camera, and it’s a strange one. Instead of a conventional rear screen, over half of its compact body is taken up by a transparent optical viewfinder that lets you…

08.10

New Atlas PhotographyTechPeak Design introduces versatile quick-release camera bracket Peak Design already makes a range of well-loved camera accessories, and it's now expanding its lineup with the Field Bracket.

07.24

New Atlas PhotographyTechSony makes us wait 9 years for new superzoom bridge camera Fixed-lens cameras have recently been enjoying a comeback as photographers look for something better than a phone without committing to a bag full of heavy lenses.

07.20

New Atlas PhotographyTechPint-sized 4K touch camera puts a trio of lenses in your pocket Compact cameras are currently experiencing something of a revival, buoyed by a Gen Z crowd chasing the look and feel of early-2000s digicams.

07.08

New Atlas PhotographyTech$200 action camera shoots 4K and doubles as a dashcam This new action cam we've just spotted promises ease of use and crisp footage in an awfully compact package.

07.01

New Atlas PhotographyTechTiny retro camera puts flip-screen lo-fi selfies on your keychain Old compact cameras are cool again – partly because taking a photo on something that isn’t also your phone feels kinda refreshing.

06.28

New Atlas PhotographyTechGallery: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year finalists Charged with sorting through 2,129 images from more than 500 people, judges have named their shortlist of 100 pictures vying for prizes in the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the…

06.22

New Atlas PhotographyTechHybrid cine camera simultaneously shoots 16mm film and HD video Analog filmmakers struggling with aging and hard-to-repair 16mm film cameras can now eagerly anticipate the release of the Cinelux Sixteen, a hybrid 16mm and HD digital camera boasting “live film…

06.15

New Atlas PhotographyTechGloriously retro wooden box camera contains its own film processing lab If you’re a fan of Buster Keaton’s 1928 silent film The Cameraman, and are intrigued by his portrayal of a street photographer who processes his own film, then you might want to check out the Alfie…

05.21

New Atlas PhotographyTechUltimate photographer's watch features its own built-in light meter UK-based design team Increment Labs has introduced the LMW-V1 Light Meter Watch, which they tout as the world's first watch designed with a built in light meter for photographers who struggle to…

05.10

New Atlas PhotographyTechReview: Akaso 360, the budget alternative for the action cam beginner Looking for an action cam that can take fish-eye 360° shots but don't have a lot of cash to splash? One option is the Akaso 360 Action Camera aimed at the budget-conscious beginner.

05.09

New Atlas PhotographyTechAdaptable carbon tripod is designed to hang out wherever needed When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang…

05.06

New Atlas PhotographyTechUltra Telephoto lens sure beats pinching and zooming on your phone's screen My favorite part of watching the Olympics was viewing the long telephoto lenses used by the photojournalists, and dreaming of one day owning one of those expensive lenses.

05.05