Panasonic has announced a significant update for its latest full-frame Lumix cameras, the S5 II and S5 IIX. The firmware update improves the overall shooting experience and camera performance and brings considerable changes to the ways Panasonic shooters can share photos and videos.
Wise is throwing out a one-two punch with the announcement of the first 4TB CFexpress Type B card -- the world's largest at the time of publication -- alongside another lower-capacity series that caps out at a blazing 3,700 MB/s.
Chinese lens company Viltrox, known for its impressive and affordable lenses, has unveiled the 56mm f/1.7 compact prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Shure announced the MV7+ Podcast Microphone, a dual XLR and USB dynamic microphone that it says is a significant step forward versus its predecessor and is designed for podcasting, streaming, and music recording.
DJI has updated its extremely popular RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbals. These relatively compact gimbals are heavily inspired by their predecessors, promising similar payloads, but they feature improved usability and performance, including expanded vertical shooting capabilities.
For a long time, third-party optics usually meant compromise somewhere, but in 2024, does that apply anymore? Is it possible for a photographer to be perfectly happy shooting with, for example, Sigma lenses and nothing else?
Ahead of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show next week, lens manufacturer Irix announced the fifth lens in its lineup for cinematographers. The Irix Cine 65mm T1.5 promises excellent performance and versatility for filmmakers of all types.
Samsung is now offering new versions of its EVO lineup and it says the updated microSD cards offer better speeds and more storage for transferring and storing files.
I love the beauty and simplicity of black-and-white photography, and there's little process simpler than setting a camera to your preferred black-and-white mode and running wild with straight-of-the-camera JPEG files. But not all black-and-white picture profiles are equal, so which is the best?
Many of Sony’s cameras allow users to import custom LUTs, yet the excellent and video-oriented Sony a7s III is oddly missing from that list. A petition on Change.org aims to force Sony’s hand on the matter, though.
Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), a British robotics company owned by Nikon, has announced Cinebot Max, the newest addition to the company's Cinebot series of camera robots.
Ahead of NAB 2023, NiSi unveiled its new Athena series of full-frame cinema prime lenses. Ranging from 14mm T2.4 to 85mm T1.9, the five lenses are now joined by three new Athena primes, filling in a couple of gaps in the existing range while expanding it to 135mm.
The recently released $329 Godox V1 Pro is a round-head design speedlight that brings some subtle, and not-so-subtle updates to the already popular V1 system. The new flash adds features like an improved battery and charging system, the ability to take up to 100 continuous shots at full power, and it also has a detachable sub-flash for fill light use that effectively makes the system two lights in one.
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.
My hobby is film photography, which involves collecting interesting cameras, taking photos, printing pictures, and so on. Within this fairly common hobby though I have a particular niche interest, which is tracking down and trying out cameras that feature in film and media.
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.
An OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 has been sitting in the office for months and I haven't touched it since I tested the OM-1 Mark II. Finally, the cold weather had given way and I had no excuse to ignore it anymore. A trip to the Calgary Zoo would let me test out not only the wildlife capabilities of this lens but also the excellent macro versatility that the lens offers.
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?
110 film is an incredibly niche format that is kept alive by one company: Lomography. It has leveraged that by releasing the $160 Lomomatic 110, a cool piece of kit that harks back to the 1970s and produces lo-fi, imperfect images.
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.
Nikon's new Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is a groundbreaking full-frame zoom lens, offering 14.2 times zoom in a lightweight package. Does it come with unacceptable compromises, or is it poised to be the ultimate all-in-one lens for Nikon Z photographers?
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.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) announced a new 247-megapixel medium-format image sensor roughly the same size as the 100- and 150-megapixel sensors in the Phase One IQ4 digital backs and the Hasselblad H6D series.
Nikon has long been a popular choice for amateur and professional wildlife photographers. Since the days of its film and digital SLR cameras, it has committed to engineering robust cameras with swift autofocus and making top-tier telephoto lenses. That same focus persists in the mirrorless age, perhaps even more.
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.
I have to admit that I haven't given enough time to review the many, many lenses that are coming to us out of China. The only thing harder than knowing which Chinese camera companies belong to which other camera companies is knowing how to pronounce the often strange naming conventions given to the brands.
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.
The Xiaomi 14 may very well be the kind of phone most should experience, in part because it brings the Leica camera hardware and software to the fore. Previously, Xiaomi only included all Leica features in its Pro or Ultra models, but has now done it for this, the smallest of the bunch. This time, the 14 Pro is a Chinese market exclusive, leaving the 14 and 14 Ultra as the two global options.
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.
