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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Why Other Reviewers Love the Sony RX10 V Even Though We Didn’t

Sony unveiled the long-awaited RX10 V this week, bringing out a new versatile bridge camera for the first time since the RX10 IV in 2017. You've already seen what we think, but we believe it's important to get a diverse assortment of opinions when considering something as important as a camera purchase. $2,299 is a lot of money, after all.

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The Sony RX10 V Upgrades the Bridge Camera Experience for $2,299

When the Sony RX10 IV arrived on the scene in 2017, bringing with it a new stacked Type 1 20-megapixel sensor and a Zeiss-engineered 24-600mm f/2.4-4 equivalent Vario-Sonnar T* built-in lens, it quickly attracted fanfare. It was undoubtedly the best bridge camera on the market as soon as it arrived. Nearly eight years later, its successor, the RX10 V, brings these familiar features alongside some requested updates and looks poised to help Sony keep its crown.

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New Selfie-Friendly Dual Display Camera Has Y2K Energy

Cheap, compact digital cameras continue to be all the rage, with new models popping out of the woodwork from every which way. The latest in Japan, the DIGI+ Dual Display Digital Camera DGP-DCM01, combines a translucent body design with a secondary selfie-friendly front screen.

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This New $20 35mm Film Camera Embraces a Classic East German Brand

Photographers in 2026 live in the age of reusable film cameras. There is the Pure35 that U.K. retailer Analogue Wonderland launched last month, Lomography's huge array of cameras, and Dubble Film's SHOW camera, to name just a few. Now there's another one on the scene, and it arrives with a legendary name, the Praktica VF212.

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The PGYTECH OneGo Roamer Is an Excellent Hybrid Camera Bag

PGYTECH has built a reputation for designing camera accessories that sit between professional function and everyday usability, and the OneGo Roamer Tote Backpack continues that approach. Available in both 18L and 25L versions, it is designed to switch between a dedicated camera backpack and a more casual tote-style carry solution.

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Westcott’s New More Durable V-Flat Ditches the Foam Core

Westcott has announced a new portable V-Flat system designed to provide photographers and filmmakers with a more durable alternative to traditional foam core V-Flats. Featuring a collapsible aluminum frame, washable fabric surfaces, and a travel-friendly design, the company says the new V-Flat is built for creators who need light control tools that can move between studio and location work.

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The Best Prime Day Deals on Cameras

Prime Day has arrived, which means deals on nearly every product under the Sun. For photographers, the big question is: What are the best deals on cameras? There are a fair number of pretty compelling ones, from instant film cameras all the way up to professional-grade digital cameras.