Equipment

Photographers use all kinds of equipment to craft their art, from cameras and lenses to lights and accessories. We cover the latest news and information on the tools of the trade in the photography industry.
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Carl Zeiss Werra: An East German Bauhaus Fantasy Come to Life

Carl Zeiss is a legendary name in photography. Though successful in many other areas related to the field of optics, like in microscopy for instance, it is particularly Zeiss camera lenses that have earned a spot in the pantheon of photographic giants through their engineering excellence and luxurious quality.

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As DJI Increases Its Imaging Product Portfolio, It All Comes Back to Drones

DJI is a major player in a growing number of imaging segments, with the company being the clear leader in the drone space, a significant force in the gimbal market, and an increasingly popular camera maker with products like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. PetaPixel spoke to Donovan Davis, DJI Senior Product Specialist, to learn more about the company's success and strategy moving forward.

A hand adjusts two instant cameras on a white surface. The cameras are side by side, one black and the other white with an orange accent. Both have visible lenses, viewfinders, and flash units.

New Polaroid Flip Aims to Be the Best Instant Camera for Nearly Everyone

Polaroid announced the Polaroid Flip, which it calls "the ultimate point-and-shoot instant camera for an analog life." The new camera features a hyperfocal four-lens system, sonar-based autofocus, Polaroid's most powerful flash to date, and a new "scene analysis" feature that alerts photographers when their shots will be under or overexposed.

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Sigma BF Sells Out in Japan Ahead of Launch

Although the stylish Sigma BF camera remains available to preorder at retailers in the United States, Sigma headquarters in Japan has warned photographers that it received excess orders for the camera, meaning some customers will be unable to receive their BF on launch day next week.

Canon EOS R50 V Review: Canon’s Competitive Creator Cam

Years after the success of the first Sony ZV cameras, manufacturers keep introducing "vlogging cameras" to the market despite the release of the near-perfect vlogging platform, the DJI Pocket 3. However, I do feel that there is some need for more of a “Creator Camera” that can be used for web calls, podcasts, and product videos.

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7Artisans Debuts New Full-Frame Cinema Lenses for Video Pros

7Artisans had a very busy NAB 2025 experience in Las Vegas earlier this week, unveiling a wide array of new lenses. PetaPixel has already covered the company's new AF 40mm f/2.5 ultra-compact prime lens for photographers, but the company also had plenty to show for hybrid and video-first creators, including a new series of T1.5 full-frame cinema lenses.

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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Sennheiser’s New Climate-Proof Shotgun Mic Is Built for Pros

Sennheiser announced a rugged new stereo shotgun microphone designed for professional broadcasting and filming applications. The Sennheiser MKH 8018 joins the company's existing MKH 8000 range of RF condenser mics, which work well in the field due to their climate-proof designs and high-end sound capture capabilities.