Equipment

Back in July, Venus Optics revealed its Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras in China, the world's first shift zoom lens. Months later, the company finally debuted the groundbreaking lens on the global stage, and it is now available for purchase.

Japanese retail analyst firm BCN+R recently investigated the rapidly changing video camera market and has now set its sights on the compact camera segment, asking, "Is the compact camera dead?"

Australian brand Espresso Displays is coming out with a new 15-inch portable monitor along with a redesigned stand that will work with its existing products.

At this year’s IBC, Portkeys unveiled the PL5, a compact and lightweight monitor built for camera operators and content creators.

423 lots comprising rare and exceptional pieces of photographic history will be up for auction at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23 in Vienna. 2024 is a landmark year for Leica Camera AG, marking 70 years since the company introduced the first Leica M rangefinder camera, arguably the most influential camera model ever. Many remarkable Leica M models will be up for auction, including some expected to sell for nearly $800,000.

This morning, multiple blogs and YouTube channels published their reviews of the new Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Lab lens for Sony E-mount cameras. PetaPixel has a unit in hand but chose not to review it because of an issue Viltrox made us aware of.

The analog photography enthusiasts at the Milwaukee-based Retrospekt are back with another limited-edition camera, this time a limited edition run of carefully refurbished 24-karat gold-plated Rollei 35 film cameras.

Not long ago, camcorders ruled as the go-to device for capturing life’s moments. Now, they’re relics. Smartphones have stomped out almost every practical use for camcorders, replacing them with better features and internet connectivity. Yet, some manufacturers cling to the past, hoping to squeeze a few bucks from a dying market.

In recent years, Venus Optics has developed a reputation for crafting innovative and unique optics, making a name for itself by producing lenses that often push the boundaries of engineering. I’d go so far as to say Venus Optics has become one of, if not the most exciting manufacturers on the market.

OWC specializes in designing and manufacturing professional-grade solutions for photo and video professionals, including the fully integrated Atlas ecosystem of CFexpress and SD memory cards and memory card readers, alongside expansive Thunderbolt docks and blazing-fast external SSDs.

This month, China issued sanctions against drone maker Skydio, the largest drone maker in the US, because it sells its products to Taiwan. Skydio can no longer acquire the batteries it needs to serve its customers globally.

Although camcorders have lost market share to hybrid interchangeable lens, action, and 360-degree cameras, some longtime players in the video camera space are still making new models. Panasonic's new HC-VX3 and HC-V900 camcorders promise high-end video features for under $1,000.

The Valoi easy120 film scanner for scanning and digitizing medium-format film is now available to order.

Nothing has earned cult status as a niche smartphone maker thanks to its unusual style and compelling features. Last year's Nothing Phone 2 doubled down on the distinct appearance, while this year's Nothing Phone 2A and 2A Plus aim to deliver a high-performance phone at a budget price. There's now a new glow-in-the-dark version of the Nothing Phone 2A Plus built in partnership with the company's relatively small but passionate community.

Lexar's Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub, which raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter, is finally in-stock and shipping.

Apple's busy week of announcements continues. Following the M4-powered iMac on Monday, the M4 Pro's debut in the redesigned Mac mini yesterday, and the new MacBook Pro notebooks today, Apple's M4 chip family has taken shape, now comprising three chips: the M4, the M4 Pro, and the M4 Max.

Sennheiser announced the Profile Wireless, a two-channel, 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system that can connect with smartphones, cameras, or computers and is designed to work as a clip-on mic, handheld mic, or desktop microphone.

With the new RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM lens, Canon now has three fast f/1.4 L VCM lenses designed for hybrid creators. Alongside the RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM also announced today and the RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM revealed in June, the new RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has the same size and shape, differing only in terms of its internal construction and weight (barely).

The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z is a new telephoto zoom lens designed for professional photographers and videographers. The lens will look immediately familiar to hybrid Canon shooters, as it shares the same chassis as the excellent RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z lens released earlier this year.

When Canon unveiled the RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM lens in June, the company referred to its fast new prime lens as the first in a series of new hybrid primes. That series has grown by two today with the launch of the RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM and RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM.

Apple previewed a new Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual lens at its WWDC presentation in June, and the lens, designed for social media content creators and enthusiast videographers, is finally here. The new lens is compatible with the Canon EOS R7 APS-C camera and is built to create content for virtual reality (VR) and 3D applications.

Profoto's new D30 Studio Flash is a mains-powered monolight with bi-color LEDs. The light is built to cater to a diverse range of professional photography needs.

Photographer and YouTube content creator Hugh Brownstone and architect and photo enthusiast Ed Palisoc teamed up earlier this year to create the Helium Design Lab He3 Handgrip for the Leica Q3, which quickly proved to be a smashing success.

Peak Design and Carryology collaborated on a new product collection aimed squarely at passionate photographers.

Apple's compact Mac mini desktop series has a new M4 processor and a brand-new design. Compared to its predecessor, which skipped Apple's M3 series altogether, the M4 Mac mini promises to be more powerful, smaller, and ready for Apple Intelligence.

The new Tribex hydraulic, carbon fiber video tripod from SmallRig and Potato Jet is finally available for purchase and early adopters will get a special bonus edition.

Aether Apparell, a Los Angeles-based clothing brand, collaborated with Leica to produce a limited-edition, small run of photographers' jackets. Called the Aether x Leica Reporter Jacket, only 125 will be produced and they will retail for $795.