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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Leica D-Lux 8 Review: Deja Vu All Over Again

With the worldwide craze for analog photography in full swing, we have seen another blast from the past rise again. Everybody wants compact digital point-and-shoot cameras again, to the point where some models are going for prices similar to when they were released.

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PGYTech’s OnePro Adventure Camera Backpack Looks Like a Winner

Making a good camera backpack, especially one that stands out in a crowded market, is difficult. Making a good adventure camera backpack is even more difficult, as it combines the needs of two very opinionated types of users. PGYTech's new OnePro might be one of the few that balances both groups' needs.

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Razer Blade 16 (2024) Review: A Beautiful Laptop Let Down by Inconsistent Performance

The Razer Blade 16 is a big laptop in size and capability, though it also comes with some compromises. However, Razer frames its Blade laptops, and they cater to gamers first, a subset of consumers notoriously fickle about performance. Creators aren't far behind with their demanding needs, which Razer knows. They've told me, "We believe gamers are creators, and creators are gamers."

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Don’t Let the Canon R1 Situation Distract You: The R5 II is Pretty Great

It's easy to think that the Canon EOS R1 is the main attraction of Canon's announcements this week. The company made a development announcement for it and it's been heavily teased. However, while relegated a bit to the shadows, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the more interesting and exciting of the two new Canon cameras.

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Awesome 3D-Printed Accessories for Upgrading Your GoPro Camera

3D printers open up entire new vistas of creativity for photographers. Whether you’re into cosplay and creating costumes and props for your portraits or looking to achieve original shots using intricate rigging and mounting setups that are entirely bespoke to your use case, the ability to take a spool of plastic fiber and turn it into a complex and durable part using an appliance that can fit on a benchtop is, in my opinion, one of the most exciting advancements in the at-home maker movement in years.

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A Two-Week Bike Expedition in Kyrgyzstan with the Canon R5 Mark II

My history with the Canon mirrorless series started in late 2018 with the launch of the EOS R. Since then, I have switched from the EF to the RF mount, and for the past four years, I have worked intensively with two EOS R5 cameras. They have been loyal companions during my projects, and I have completed hundreds of photo and video shoots with them. When I became aware that Canon was launching a successor, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a sample.

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How the Canon EOS R5 II Compares to Its Peers Spec for Spec

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is coming soon, and PetaPixel has tried it. It represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, 2020's R5. However, a lot has changed in the industry since then, and the competition is stiff. So, how does the new R5 II compare to its peers?

Three cameras are displayed against a gradient background. The Canon EOS R1, positioned prominently in the front, is flanked by the Sony Alpha camera on the left and the Nikon camera on the right. The camera lenses have been removed, revealing their image sensors.

How the Canon EOS R1 Compares to Its Peers Spec for Spec

The Canon EOS R1 has finally arrived. After much anticipation and years of waiting, the Canon EOS R System finally has its true flagship EOS 1-series camera. Does Canon's new mirrorless camera take a spot on the podium, or does it come up short?

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Canon EOS R1 First Impressions: More an R3 Mark II Than a New Flagship

It has been a long time coming, but the EOS R1 is finally here. For years, the Canon R1 has been teased and hinted at before getting an official announcement two months ago. Now, finally, we at PetaPixel got our hands on an early test with the R1 body. That said, I cannot stress enough that it was a very early look.

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The Canon EOS R5 Mark II First Impressions: The Real Star of This Show

The Canon EOS R1 has been hogging all the attention with announcement dates, sneak peeks, and speculation. It had been a long time since we saw a new flagship camera from Canon and now we had one in our hands. But with all the fanfare going on about a new "1" series camera, another Canon release quietly slipped under the radar -- until now.