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Every time I review a Leica digital rangefinder, the major argument against buying one becomes a matter of price versus practicality. How can I recommend a camera that is neither affordable nor versatile?
Hey, photographers: don’t be discouraged if you can’t afford the latest and greatest gear out there. You may be surprised by what you can do with modest gear.
When Nikon announced the new Z 400mm f/2.8 TC lens, lots of people asked if I was going to buy one. My answer? “No way, I’d be crazy to spend $14,000 on one lens.” So I guess I’m crazy, because now I have one. Here’s what happened that changed my mind.
The Jackery booth at the Consumer Electronics Show was attention-grabbing, with solar panels and battery power systems laid out in various outdoor dioramas. Each setup was designed to highlight Jackery’s Portable Power System and its Solar Generator line.
TTartisan has announced that its autofocus-equipped 27mm f/2.8 prime lens for APS-C cameras is now available for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount.
Insta360 has published a firmware update for its flagship action camera the X3 that adds the ability to use it as a webcam, improves the PureShot mode to allow for better and clearer photos, and makes it possible to import framing edits to a computer.
The biannual Leitz Photographica Auction will take place on June 10 in Wetzlar, Germany. In anticipation of the auction, Leica hosted PetaPixel as part of a special one-on-one preview in New Jersey, the home of Leica's North American operations.
Photography accessory and equipment company Moment has announced The Tuner by Module 8. The Tuner products deliver the world's first variable-look cinematic lens system to "bring a classic film aesthetic to your mirrorless digital camera."
Sennheiser recently announced its fifth-generation Evolution Wireless microphone system for filmmaking and video applications.
Nikon has launched a new teaser for an upcoming launch. While details are scarce, it's possible to look back at other times Nikon has teased a product announcement to get a sense of what photographers should expect.
The monochrome digital camera is an odd beast - something talked about in revered terms - with echoes reverberating from those hallowed Leica halls because it is only Leica that had dipped its toe in the proverbial monochrome waters... until now.
The Insta360 Flow is a gimbal for smartphones that, on paper, looks like the perfect solution for vlogging, YouTube creators, and social media influencers. The Insta360 Flow’s promise is artificial intelligence (AI) tracking in a compact gimbal that can be folded and taken anywhere.
Following DJI's announcement of the professional Inspire 3 drone, the leader in civilian drones has announced the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, a flagship drone with the world's first triple camera system.
Dramatic, restrictive, and humbling are three words I'd use to describe the Carl Zeiss 16mm f/8 Hologon Ultra-wide lens that I shoot adapted to Leica M film cameras.
When you set up a webcam, you usually park it in one ideal spot and leave it. The Cyber Acoustics CA Essential Webcam Flex looks to change that by changing all the angles.
Ricoh has already sold out of its Japanese allocation of Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras twice. Clearly, the company's latest DSLR is extremely popular.
In his latest video, Michael MJD, who YouTube focuses on vintage computers and tech history, showcases the Cam Mouse, which delivers an interesting cross-section of vintage computer equipment and photography. It also leaves viewers wondering, "Why does this product exist?"
OWC’s Thunderbolt Go Dock not only solves the problem of ports and connectivity but also provides a go-anywhere solution that creatives can use daily on their desktop or when traveling.
A former Sony camera developer says that part of the company's strategy in the early days of mirrorless was to lull brands like Canon and Nikon into a false sense of security that the new technology wouldn't be as good as DSLRs -- until it was too late.
QYSEA has announced the Fifish V-Evo underwater drone. Claimed to be the first all-in-one system to feature a 4K 60 FPS camera with 360-degree omnidirectional movement, the V-Evo can navigate below the waves for up to four hours.
Canon has announced a new RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens which it says is designed to support professional users with a specific emphasis on photojournalists.
EarthCam, makers of rugged and wireless enclosures for the purposes of outdoor streaming video or timelapse, has announced the X1 system that is capable of capturing 4K video and creating five billion pixel panoramic images.
OM Digital has partnered with 3D scanning software developer Arcana Manufacturing to allow OM System cameras to easily and precisely scan transparent or reflective subjects which are typically challenging for imaging systems to properly scan.
Angelbird has announced a 1TB capacity CFexpress Type A card, which is now easily the largest capacity storage media available to support Sony photographers.
SmallRig has developed a new carbon fiber, heavy-duty video tripod called the FreeBlazer that retains much of what filmmakers have come to expect from their sticks, but greatly simplifies three stages of height adjustment into one clip lock per leg.
Keks Camera has released the KM02 OLED Light Meter, an update from a previous model that reduces its size and weight and allows it to better blend into the classic cameras it helps support.
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens, an ultra-wide angle lens designed for content creators and vloggers. The lightweight lens is the widest Nikkor Z DX-format lens yet.
Sony has announced three new accessories for the Sony AirPeak drone: a lighter gimbal, a Real Time Kinematic (RTK) kit that improves its navigation and flight precision, and a new enhanced better for longer flight times.
Meike has announced a new 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and -- surprisingly -- Canon RF mounts. If this stands, Meike will be the first third-party manufacturer to come to market with an autofocus-equipped lens for Canon's mirrorless mount.
Aputure has announced the amaran 150c and 300c point-source LEDs alongside the accompanying Spotlight SE projection lens and Light Dome Mini SE light modifiers for them.
The Vertigo Lens Turret is an adapter that fits onto a camera's lens mount and allows a filmmaker to effortlessly switch among three different attached lenses, a design that is set to "get the cinema world spinning."
Venus Optics launched its new line of high-end Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic lenses in January with 35mm, 45mm, 60mm, and 85mm T2 primes. The company has now announced another quartet of Proteus 2X lenses, adding 20mm, 28mm, 100mm, and 135mm focal lengths to its cinema lens series.
In what Rode describes as its "biggest product announcement ever," the company is updating the Wireless GO II and RODECaster Pro II and introducing seven new products including the Streamer X, RODECaster Duo, and PodMic USB.
External editing keyboards and decks are huge time savers. Move the critical features of an editing or creative tool to a compact editing surface, and workflow productivity climbs.
Chinese company AstrHori has announced the AH-M1 Light Meter, a real-time light meter designed for older cameras, including film cameras without a built-in light meter.
Accessory maker Falcam has announced a new camera strap, the Falcam Maglink Quick Magnetic Buckle Shoulder Strap. The new strap comes in three variants: Lite, Classic, and Pro, with each offering a slightly different design and prices ranging from $30 to $60.
Atomos has made a set of announcements in advance of NAB 2023 that includes the addition of cloud-based editing in a browser from anywhere with Atomos Edit, support for Sony's Ci Media Cloud through Atomos Cloud Studio, and a real-time streaming Pilot Project with Streamonix.
OWC has announced its new Innergize software for memory cards, new memory card readers, and its new Jellyfish XT Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Solution.
Razer has launched the new $149 Stream Controller X, a new entry-level control deck that is designed to give streamers and content creators a single hub where they can access and control everything they need for their live streams and workflows.
Somehow, 2023 has turned into quite the year for monochrome cameras. Leica, though, is no stranger to the format and the M11 Monochrom is just the latest in a series of excellent additions to the space.
Leica has announced the M11 Monochrom, a digital rangefinder that features a multi-resolution full-frame BSI sensor that only captures black and white images.
DJI has announced the Inspire 3, a high-end, all-in-one cinema drone that features a 161-degree ultra-wide night-vision first-person-view (FPV) camera and a main camera equipped with a full-frame sensor that can shoot 8K at 75 frames per second in Apple ProRes RAW.
Ricoh has announced a new Pentax K-3 Mark III digital SLR camera designed exclusively for black and white photography. The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is the only monochrome-specific DSLR on the market.
Sony has announced a "significant" new firmware update for the Cinema Line FX3 and FX30 camera systems that enables the cameras to shoot DCI 4K in true 24 fps and adds anamorphic lens de-squeeze and breathing compensation.
Sony Electronics has announced a new version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), enabling remote operation and additional settings changes of compatible Sony cameras. The new SKD (version 1.08) also adds compatibility with Sony's new video-centric ZV-E1 full-frame compact camera.
ProMaster's Air Support Monopods are designed with a primary focus on speed and ease of use. Forgoing typical twist or clip locks, the system instead uses a single-button system that's way simpler.
Valoi has announced the Valoi easy35 home film scanning system on IndieGoGo. Compared to the Valoi 360 announced in 2020, the easy35 features an all-new form factor and promises even easier and more accessible film scanning.
At this point in the "Tablet Debate", the argument about who makes the best tablets for photographers will shift back and forth between Xencelabs and Wacom depending on who you talk too and what deep-down preferences they have. While Wacom may have reigned supreme for a very long time, it's hard to deny that with the launch of the $1,899 Pen Display 24 Studio Series, Xencelabs has officially given Wacom a reason to worry.
Lexar has announced new CFexpress Type B Gold Series memory cards ranging from 128GB to 2TB capacities. The CFexpress Type B Gold Series cards join Lexar's existing CFexpress Type B Diamond Series cards, with the former offering expanded capacity options at lower prices in exchange for only a slight dip in minimum sustained performance.
Living Vehicle has announced a new, all-electric luxury travel trailer that will let photographers live and work off the grid in style indefinitely.