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.
Jaron Schneider
Close-up of a vintage-style camera lens with a black and silver body. The lens is labeled "Fujinon Aspherical Lens" and "Super EBC GF f=35mm 1:4." The camera has a classic textured grip surrounding the lens.

It’s Crazy How Sharp the Fujifilm GFX100RF Lens Is

Last week, Chris Niccolls and I were in Prague for the launch of the Fujifilm GFX100RF. While he spent the majority of our time with the new camera while I filmed his thoughts, I did enjoy several hours with it snapping photos of my own. Looking over them now, I can't help but be shocked at how sharp the lens is.

ProMaster
A person with long hair, wearing a blue jacket and black backpack, is taking a photo with a camera in a field of purple flowers. The background features lush green trees and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Spring into Action: ProMaster’s Photography Gear Guide for the Season

Springtime is a wonderful season for photography, with blooming flowers, vibrant foliage, and longer days providing ample opportunities to capture stunning images. To make the most of this colorful and dynamic season, having the right photography gear is essential.

Jaron Schneider
A compact digital camera with a black and gray design rests on a reflective surface. It features a visible lens and a wrist strap attached to the side. The surface has a blurred, abstract pattern in the background.

Ricoh Says a GR III Successor Will Come ‘Someday’

The GR III was released six years ago and over the course of its many different iterations, photographers have been asking with increasing urgency as the years pass when the next one will come. Ricoh assures photographers that there while will be a GR III successor, it might just not come quickly.

Jeremy Gray
A Canon compact digital camera with a retractable zoom lens and a textured black body. The lens shows specifications, and the brand logo is visible on the top right. The background is plain white.

The Canon PowerShot V1 Releases Next Month for $900

The Canon PowerShot V1 unveiled at CP+ last month has been fully announced for Canon's global audience, including creators in the United States. While there are no new features or specs to discuss, customers now know when they can get their hands on the PowerShot V1 and for how much.

Jeremy Gray
A black camera lens with a red ring near the front. It has textured grip sections, and switches labeled “AF/MF” and “IS”. The front reads "20" and other markings. The lens is angled slightly to the left.

New Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM Is Canon’s Widest f/1.4 Lens Ever

The new Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM is Canon's first-ever 20mm f/1.4 prime lens and only the second 20mm f/1.4 lens available for full-frame mirrorless cameras, joining the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. The new RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM joins Canon's three other VCM lenses, each designed with hybrid creators in mind.

Jeremy Gray
A Canon camera lens with a metallic finish. It features a textured focus ring and visible text indicating "Canon" and "RF 30." The lens is slightly tilted, showcasing its glass elements and markings. The background is plain white.

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ Is the First RF Lens With Built-In Power Zoom

Alongside the Canon EOS R50 V camera designed primarily for video applications, Canon debuted a new wide-angle power zoom lens that promises to pair well with the newest EOS R body. The Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens delivers a 22-48mm equivalent focal length range, which Canon says is ideal for cinematic video, live streaming, and vlogging.

Jeremy Gray
A person holding an Insta360 action camera, capturing a dynamic city scene. The background shows tall buildings and a blurred carousel. The person appears to be observing their surroundings with interest.

Insta360’s Xplorer Kit Adds Photo-Friendly Grip to Ace Pro 2 Action Cam

Not long after announcing it would continue its imaging partnership with Leica, Insta360 debuted a new bundle for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera that features Leica technology. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Xplorer Bundle aims to "transform the 8K AI-powered action camera into the ultimate tool for street photography and urban travel."

Jeremy Gray
A large collection of camera lenses is arranged in rows. They vary in size and type, including wide-angle, telephoto, and prime lenses, with a few larger white lenses in the back. The background is a light gray gradient.

Sony Embraces E-Mount Competition Because It Believes Alpha is the Best

Since Sony launched its first full-frame Alpha mirrorless cameras, the original Sony a7 and a7R, in 2013, the mirrorless camera space has changed dramatically. Competition has increased from none to a lot, with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, and others entering the fray in 2018 and 2019. While Sony enjoyed the benefits of being the first across the line, it says it is now embracing today's competitive landscape.

Jeremy Gray
Two cameras are positioned in front of a large, glowing letter "V" on a dark background. The light creates a silhouette effect, highlighting the shape of the letter and partially illuminating the cameras.

Canon Teases Pair of ‘V’ Cameras

It's turning out to be a surprisingly busy March for new camera announcements. In addition to Sony teasing a new full-frame cinema camera and Fujifilm debuting the GFX100RF, Canon is teasing a pair of new cameras, too.

Chris Niccolls
A man holds a large, vintage-style camera up to the viewer. He stands outdoors with a cityscape in the background. The bottom of the image displays "PetaPixel Reviews" logos.

Fujifilm GFX100RF Review: An X100 All Grown Up

Fujifilm's GFX medium format camera line features versatile and relatively affordable cameras in an industry normally dominated by prestigious names like Phase One or Hasselblad. However, Fujifilm also makes the insanely popular X100 series of cameras which make for a perfect compact companion to the traveling urban photographer. So what would happen if you combined the over-your-shoulder convenience of the X100 with the raw image quality of the GFX? The answer is the GFX100RF.

Jeremy Gray
A close-up view of a Schneider-Kreuznach 138mm Spot 50 Close-Up lens filter. The filter is circular with a black rim displaying its specifications, and is placed on a neutral background.

Close-Up Filters Can Deliver Macro Photography On a Budget

French photographer and YouTube creator Mathieu Stern's latest video discusses the wonderful world of close-up lens filters. Unlike some of Stern's stranger topics, like working with the world's blackest material and capturing travel photos with an infrared digital camera, close-up filters are something nearly every photographer might want to add to their kit.