Equipment

Lens and filter maker NiSi launched JetMag Pro, a new magnetic filter system designed for demanding photographers and videographers.

iFootage announced a Shark Slider developed in conjunction with DJI that completely overhauls the previous design. The Shark Slider Nano II integrates the DJI Ronin S series of gimbals into a seamless tracking workflow and can be controlled via a touch screen or a smartphone app, allowing quick and easy operational synchronization of both the gimbal and the slider.

Kolari, known for its camera conversion services and specialized photography filters, routinely shares teardowns of new and exciting cameras. The latest camera to hit the operating table is Canon's brand-new EOS R5 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera.

Lomography's new Lomomatic 110 analog cameras come in a variety of styles, but none are quite so classy as the latest model, the Lomomatic 110 Bellagio edition.

Nikon's new Stabilized binocular series promises a clear and stable view of distant objects, leveraging the company's optical and image stabilization expertise and technology.

When it comes to camera’s they can come in all shapes and sizes. I want to tell the story of this little, as I call it “Klein Special”, wood box wet plate camera made by my good friend Kevin Klein in Valley City, North Dakota. Coincidently “Klein” means “small” in German. Something that I was unaware of at the time of giving the camera its name.

Alongside the new 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens and a big Lumix S9 firmware update, Panasonic also unveiled a refreshed version of the old Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera, albeit one that won't arrive in the United States.

Chinese cinema lens maker Blazar launched its Cato 2x anamorphic cine lenses for full-frame cameras. After debuting as prototypes at NAB in April, the "world's lightest full-frame 2x anamorphic" lenses, per Blazar, are finally ready for showtime.

Panasonic announced its Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 for L-mount. It is the smallest and lightest full-frame zoom lens for mirrorless cameras on the market and finally gives the S9 that was announced earlier this year the companion optic it always needed.

The thermal hurdles engineers must overcome become even more significant as cameras get increasingly more robust video recording features. A new Canon camera patent hopes to overcome these concerns through a relatively compact active cooling system to keep internal recording media cool.

There has been a lot of drama in the paper camera community lately. In the resulting fallout, there are now two competing companies, Paper Shoot and Cappy Camera.

Sony is offering discounts of up to $600 off for cameras and $200 off for lenses.

The Sony a7S series is the oft-forgotten member of the Alpha lineup, languishing in the shadows of its siblings and never quite finding a place to shine. However, while some think the series should -- or at least will -- be left in the past, perhaps the Sony a9 III shows that there's instead a path to a bright future for a hypothetical a7S IV.

Amazon and Canon have joined forces to file a lawsuit against 18 vendors allegedly selling counterfeit toner cartridges on the Amazon store.

Italian lighting company Maxima announced the Maxima 6 Mark II, an upgraded version of the Maxima 6 light for professional photographers and videographers.

Fujifilm took to YouTube overnight to share some exciting photography news, including a significant firmware update for X and GFX Series cameras and details concerning an upcoming X Summit in Tokyo.

Tilta, known for its support equipment and accessories for cameras of all types and sizes, announced the Hydra Alien Mini, a new compact stabilizing arm designed for action cameras and smartphones.

In 2020, DJI was placed on the Commerce Department’s Entity List, more colloquially known as the "economic blacklist." Now, four years later, the Department of the Interior reports negative effects of that decision.

Cosina announced upgraded Mark II versions of its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget.

A new version of TTArtisan’s film canister magnetic LED light features full RGB spectrum functionality.

If you, like me, are prone to idly perusing the catalogs of your favorite camera store searching for the next bit of kit to add to your collection, you’ve probably stumbled into the “Professional Video” section and been absolutely bowled over by how much money one can spend on literally anything in this category.

The Coalax Lancer300 is a modular backpack made for outdoor adventurers and was designed particularly with photographers and drone enthusiasts in mind. Part of the design was also inspired by the video game Death Stranding which brings the delivery simulator to life in an unexpected way.

SmallRig’s new RC 100B light is a lightweight video light that packs a punch and can be used handheld.

In July, 7Artisans launched a new autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 portrait prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The affordable $299 lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount cameras.

ProGrade Digital, known for its high-quality memory cards and storage solutions, announced a new solid-state drive (SSD) series, the PG10. The USB 4.0 drives are fast in bursts, but their primary performance goal is sustained performance.

This week, ProMaster announced a set of new tripods and monopods for mobile videographers called the Key Grip series which includes a new video head, tripod kits in carbon fiber and aluminum, and a monopod kit.

In the latest episode of his Retro Review series, Gordon Laing of Cameralabs looks back at 2001's Canon PowerShot G2. How does the 23-year-old compact digital camera hold up today?

Overheating cameras are nothing new, especially as cameras get more powerful and offer more demanding, higher-quality video features. However, how each camera maker deals with this issue varies dramatically. And sometimes, customers themselves need to step up and develop a solution.

Moment announced a new all-in-one smartphone camera cage called the SuperCage. It features an integrated power-delivery-capable USB-C hub, microphone jack, headphone jack, SD card reader, extra ports, and the ability to add onto the cage to make filming on iPhone feel more like using a "real" camera.

When the R5 II launched, Canon said that while it was not recommended to use older batteries in it, they would work with some limitations. However, in August, PetaPixel reported that there were limitations with using these older batteries beyond what Canon stated.

Leica announced the Q3 43 which puts a new APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH lens in front of the same full-frame Q3 that became incredibly popular when it launched with a fixed 28mm lens last year.

In celebration of 45 years since the introduction of its first 90mm macro lens, Tamron announced that it will be bringing a mirrorless version to Nikon Z and Sony E-mount called the 90mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD (Model F072) in October.

TTArtisan unveiled a new 75mm f/1.5 'swirly bokeh' lens in a vintage M42 camera mount, which is easily convertible to most contemporary mounts via an adapter for Fujifilm, Sony, Nikon, Canon, Hasselblad, Panasonic, and others.

Over the last few years, Lume Cube has evolved beyond the tiny LED cube that is its namesake and grown to encompass a wide variety of LED lighting solutions. The latest is the Lume Cube XL which, despite its name, is a compact, palm-sized 60W RGB COB LED.

Last year, Phase One announced the XC, an unusual 150-megapixel medium-format camera with a built-in Rodenstock 23mm f/5.6 lens. The Danish camera company has returned to the well, launching the XC 40 camera sporting a longer built-in lens.

British large format photography company Intrepid Camera, known for its handmade 4x5 cameras, has launched a new lens and electronic shutter system for large format cameras on Kickstarter.

TerraMaster's F8 SSD Plus NAS was released recently and is designed for users who demand high-speed performance that can travel with them and doesn't create excessive noise like its SATA Drive siblings. The new system seems to cater to professionals and casual users who need fast network storage that doesn't take up a lot of space in their homes or offices. The question is, does it deliver on its promise, and is it worth the price?

Rode's new RodeCaster Video production console aims to build upon the RodeCaster Pro's rich podcasting legacy by streamlining video production workflows.

Insta360, known for its 360-degree cameras, unveiled the Link 2 and Link 2C, a pair of AI-powered 4K webcams designed for video conferencing and live streaming. This follows the company's dual 4K webcam, the Insta360 Connect, announced this summer.

After acquiring Loupedeck in July 2023, Logitech announced its first advanced control console for creative professionals, the Logitech MX Creative Console.