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.
DJI Mini 4 Pro

DJI Mini 4 Pro is a Sub-249g 48MP 4K Camera Drone that is Easier to Fly

DJI has announced the DJI Mini 4 Pro, what the prominent drone-maker calls its "ultimate mini camera drone." Designed to be the perfect companion for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Mini 4 Pro incorporates sophisticated omnidirectional obstacle sensing and DJI's O4 video transmission technology.

Unistellar eQuinox 2

Unistellar eQuinox 2 Review: An Expensive But Easy Telescope Camera

Most "serious" astrophotographers will balk at the idea of a smart telescope. While it may miss some of the professional level tools, resolution, and precision, the $2,499 eQuinox 2 from Unistellar does provide easy access to the cosmos for up to 10 viewers at a time, making it a great (albeit expensive) tool for beginners and casual stargazers to enjoy viewing interstellar objects in minutes.

Sirui Sniper f/1.2 lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras, shown in white and black. Four prime lenses displayed on a table.

Sirui Announces ‘Sniper’ Primes for APS-C, the Company’s First AF Lenses

Sirui makes many interesting, affordable lenses, including the sub-$500 "Night Walker" cinema lenses for APS-C and Super35 sensors and the world's smallest anamorphic lens for full-frame cameras. Sirui has provided CineD an exclusive look at a set of new "Sniper" f/1.2 autofocus prime lenses designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Apple Explains What the iPhone 15 Camera Can and Can’t Do – and Why

Apple rides a delicate line with its iPhone camera system. On the one hand, it wants to keep it as simple as possible to keep photographers "in the moment." On the other hand, creators keep demanding more of the system. Two of Apple's executives sit down with PetaPixel and explain how they navigate these two seemingly disparate goals.

Why Drone ND Filters are Especially Important for Aerial Photos and Videos

The ability to capture stunning aerial footage has been made possible by drones, which have gained popularity over the past decade. I remember flying some of the earliest commercial drones and the emphasis was on the flight time and features but not image quality. Being able to capture areal footage was exciting enough that the cameras didn’t need to be particularly advanced to be impressive.