Jon Devo

opinion From bumper camera sales to unwelcome AI slop, Jon Devo considers the trends as we head into 2026

OPINION AI is no substitute for experiencing the world and telling compelling stories – so our innate photography skills are safe

Scanning Ahead The ‘first-party’ and ‘third-party’ distinction is now irrelevant. What matters is the product quality

Scanning Ahead AI isn't replacing photographers, but AI is redefining what the earliest stages of visual creation look like

Scanning Ahead The most impactful photos tell the story of the world in the times you’ve lived through

Scanning Ahead With Chinese brands on the rise, Jon Devo considers the effect on the imaging industry

Scanning Ahead This year was all about new camera releases, but Jon Devo wonders what 2025 has in store

Scanning Ahead This year’s men’s 100m sprint final was the closest in history with the top two separated by five thousandths of a second. With volumetric video, you can go back and rewatch it from any perspective, zoom in on a specific athlete or view it in slow motion without losing detail. This is the kind of flexibility that 2D replays can’t offer

Scanning Ahead Camera makers are going to have to adapt as the market continues to shift. Old release cycles must die and traditional approaches be abandoned.

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Scanning Ahead "AI helps speed up trial-and-error and reduces the cost of failure when it comes to exploring new ideas. That’s important because failing is a key component of success"

Scanning Ahead As the dust settles on Nikon’s takeover of RED, Jon Devo ponders the effect of this bold move

Scanning Ahead Smartphones are becoming smarter, as they turn to AI to improve their photo skills

Scanning Ahead Meta's DINOv2 project shows us what the future of image creation could be like

Scanning Ahead Are digital teleconverters the future for zooming in with your camera?

Scanning Ahead A year on from the first Generative AI videos, Jon Devo looks at how far the tech has come

Scanning Ahead Apple’s Vision Pro headset could revolutionize the way people look at photos and videos, says Jon Devo

Scanning Ahead The excitement of unboxing new kit is a highlight of my job, says Jon Devo, but is it a thing of the past?

Scanning Ahead It’s an Olympic year, and Jon Devo is excited about the advances in camera tech it brings

Scanning Ahead If there’s one thing that grinds Jon Devo’s gears, it’s when camera makers announce too many cameras