Equipment

Lomography is keeping fans engaged this spring with a continuous stream of releases.

A couple of weeks ago I upgraded from the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II to the OM System OM-1 Mark II. One of the reasons was for the OM-1 Mark II's greatly enhanced wildlife tracking functions.

Many professional photographers, especially those working in studio environments, tether their cameras to a computer when shooting. It allows photographers to instantly see full-resolution files, which can be very beneficial. However, a downside of tethered shooting is the required cable, which can be a bit inconvenient.

Chinese lens company SG-Image is a relative newcomer, having announced a 25mm f/1.8 prime lens for APS-C lenses that costs just $40 in late February. The company, which is still practically a ghost online, has seemingly announced its second lens, a 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens.

Unfortunately, World Backup Day fell on a Sunday this year (March 31), so it didn't result in a day off work (nor does it ever). But for those who want to celebrate a day late, there are some superb discounts on all sorts of storage solutions in honor of the day.

If you've ever taken photographs with a vintage Barnack Leica, you know that this precursor to modern cameras is considerably more difficult to load film into than pretty much everything that came after it.

The Apple Vision Pro is many things, not the least of which is that it is an incredible piece of technology. Whether people love it or hate it, or most commonly just don't want to spend $3,500 on it, nearly everyone agrees that Apple pulled off some amazing technical achievements with the headset.

Fotodiox, makers of photography products such as the super-thin Pro Fusion Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter and the RhinoCam Vertex stitching adapters for using medium-format lenses on full-frame cameras, has announced a new filter system for ultra-wide lenses, the WonderPanda.

As its name indicates, Insta360 is best known for its 360-degree cameras. The recent announcement of the Ace Pro is the company's expansion into the more traditional form factor pioneered by GoPro and integrates some of the industry's latest tech, including a high-end processor and large sensor. But is it enough to set this camera apart in the crowded action camera market?

Tamron has announced that its popular 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) fast-aperture standard zoom lens is coming to Nikon Z system mirrorless cameras.

Back when Sony announced its groundbreaking a9 III camera in November, the company also revealed that the Sony a1 released in early 2021 and the a7S III launched in mid-2020 would receive a significant firmware update "next spring." Spring has sprung, and the rumored firmware update, plus quite a bit more, has arrived.

Ricoh Imaging has announced a pair of new cameras, the Ricoh GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF, that incorporate a newly developed highlight diffusion filter (HDF) to easily capture softer, dreamier photos.

Travel lovers who want their camera to reflect their passion for exploration have two new options, thanks to a new release from Lomography. The two el Nil versions of its instant cameras feature Egyptian scenes.

Yashica and I'm Back have teamed up to create the Micro Mirrorless camera, the smallest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera ever.

For Nikon Z photographers, Nikon's new Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is the company's most versatile lens yet. The high-power zoom lens is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and offers an impressive 14.2 times zoom range.

Thus far, Synology has been the primary choice for Network Attached Storage. But now, electronic device and accessory company Ugreen aims to change that, and users are showing their excitement through Kickstarter, pledging more than $2.3 million so far.

DJI announced the Dock 2, a "drone in a box" system that features a specially designed Matrice 3D or 3TD drone that can fly automatic missions for up to six months once in position.

Sigma announced the 50mm f/1.2 Art for full-frame cameras, promising to combine optical excellence and outstanding autofocus performance in the smallest and lightest chassis on the market.

Fujifilm says that is actively investigating all of the orders placed during the sale of the Limited Edition X100VI last week and any found to be "suspicious" will be canceled.

Camera accessory company Ulanzi is no stranger to tripods. Now, it has announced a new addition to its lineup: the Ulanzi Video Fast Heavy-Duty Tripod.

The great solar eclipse of 2024 is less than a month away. For those planning to photograph the event, now is the time to figure out what gear is necessary and order any missing equipment.

An executive at Leica has admitted that selling its L-mount SL series of cameras is more challenging, at least compared to its other offerings, but argues its important to be a part of the conversation nonetheless.

Today, Fujifilm USA began selling its small allotment of Limited Edition X100VI cameras on its website and, despite major hiccups due to a surge in traffic, they sold out in minutes. It did not take long for several of those confirmed pre-orders to show up on eBay.

Fujifilm USA began offering its small allotment of limited edition X100VI cameras today and its website almost immediately buckled under the weight of the traffic surge. At the time of publication, the store remains inaccessible to many.

Leica will sell an extremely limited run of its 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M in a black anodized finish, a new re-release of the lens that first hit the market in 1961.

Chinese lens maker Viltrox has teased a very intriguing cinema lens for full-frame cameras: the Luna 30-300mm T4.0 10x Zoom.

Sony has released new high-capacity Tough CFexpress Type B cards in 240GB and 480GB capacities. These cards promise swift speeds and high performance for photographers and videographers using the latest and greatest Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, and Panasonic cameras.

Lexar's new SL500 Portable SSD is an extremely compact 2TB drive designed for content creators, including iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max owners who want to record high-quality Apple ProRes video at 60 frames per second.

Leica Q3 owners are no longer relegated to capturing photos on dry land. Thanks to Sub13 Collective and its new underwater housing, the Leica Q3 can now safely go for a swim.

While the October edition of the biannual Wetzlar Camera Auctions is still many months away, an item that will be available this fall has already been unveiled, and it's one of the strangest Leica cameras ever -- a Leica M4 wrapped in plastic and twine by the artist Christo.

A patent Apple filed in September 2022 has just been approved today, and it showcases a system of shock limiters and dampers to improve camera reliability.