Three illustrated action figures: Jordan Drake with video gear, Chris Niccolls with camera kit, and Jaron Schneider with camera accessories. Each has their name and role (videographer, camera reviewer, editor-in-chief) on retro card packaging.

ChatGPT Can Turn You Into a Toy Action Figure

Last month, ChatGPT upgraded its AI image generator to a powerful new model which has generated a lot of buzz. First, there was the Studio Ghibli style images, but a new trend now sees people becoming toy action figures in a box.

A person's hand holds a Minolta camera lens with reflective glass on the left. On the right, a blue mat displays disassembled lens parts, including rings and glass elements. The mat has labels and a Minolta lens cap.

The (Lens) Doctor is In: Servicing Your Own Glass

As I’ve collected more and more camera equipment, especially vintage film gear, I’ve amassed a collection of quite a few lenses that I found for peanuts at flea markets, thrift, and antique stores, or online through marketplaces like eBay.

Harman Red 125 Film Review: Paint the Town Red

A triptych image with a skateboarder mid-jump in front of a building, people walking by a canal under a bridge with birds flying, and a historic tall building. The entire image has a red-orange filter with an inset of the "HARIMAN RED ISO 50" film branding.

It appears that Harman Technology's foray into 35mm color film series has been a success, following the release of Phoenix 200 in late 2023 -- which is still widely available despite being described as limited edition upon release --- Harman followed up with another color negative film, Red 125.

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Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Restores AP’s Access to the White House

In February, the Associated Press (AP) was banned indefinitely from the White House and Air Force One over its stylebook entry for the Gulf of Mexico, setting off a series of legal challenges. Today, a U.S. federal judge sided with the Associated Press, ruling that because of the First Amendment, the government cannot bar journalists from certain government events because of their viewpoints.

Two camera lenses on a wooden surface. The lens on the left is black and smaller, while the one on the right is larger, white, with a black grip and a tripod mount. Both are positioned horizontally.

A $1,900 Canon Lens is Breaking in Two for Some Photographers

The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-8 lens is extremely popular with wildlife and nature photographers thanks to its reach and versatility. That's precisely why Australian professional photographer Joshua Holko had one with him on a winter wildlife trip in Svalbard, Norway. Unfortunately, while in his backpack, the lens snapped in two, a reportedly not unique occurrence with the RF 200-800mm.

Various black tripod ball heads with adjustment knobs and level indicators are arranged on a textured red surface. They vary in size and design, showcasing different features and mechanisms.

Unlocking the Power of Tripod Ball Heads with Balanced Mode

Since I started using ball heads in balanced mode, I’ve been a very happy camper. In this article, I'll be sharing a review of multiple ball heads as well as a tutorial about using ball heads in the balanced mode.

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Blackmagic Design Is the First Camera Company to Increase US Prices Because of Tariffs

Blackmagic Design announced a bunch of new products and services at NAB 2025 last Friday, including the feature-packed new DaVinci Resolve 20 and the Blackmagic Pyxis 12K cinema camera. Just two days after its announcements, Blackmagic revealed that its Pyxis 12K camera will actually cost $500 more in the United States than previously stated due to the effect of President Trump's tariffs.

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Eye-Catching Mood.Camera iPhone App Adds a Powerful Preset Editor

iPhone camera app Mood.Camera released last year, promising a point-and-shoot style camera experience and an incredibly convincing filmic look to photos. Mood.Camera version 1.7 launched today, adding an advanced Preset Editor that enables mobile photographers to create their own film emulations easily.