Pergear’s New 35mm f/1.4 is a Manual Full-Frame Lens for Multiple Mounts
Pergear has announced a new $129 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.
Sabrent’s Nano V2 External SSD is Tiny, Rugged, Fast, and High Capacity
Sabrent has announced the Rocket Nano V2, its second-generation external solid-state drive (SSD) that features capacities of up to 4TB and transfer speeds of up to 1,500 MB/s.
Panasonic to ‘Shift’ Camera Business to Focus on Mirrorless Video
Facing business units that it does not believe are expected to grow, Panasonic's CEO says it will shift its business to focus on mirrorless video cameras.
‘Tis the Season for Adventure with OM SYSTEM
These holidays, capture the season with OM SYSTEM and save on a huge range of cameras and lenses!
Fujifilm Sued for Falsely Advertising X-Pro3 as Having ‘Reliable Durability’
Fujifilm is the subject of a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company falsely advertises its X-Pro3 as having "reliable durability" despite using "defective ribbon connector cables."
FPV Drone Video Flies Over Football Team Live as They Take to the Field
This new first-person view (FPV) drone video goes above and beyond previous takes on the style by flying over the Florida Gators college football team as they take the field -- live and unscripted.
Insta360’s Flagship X3 Firmware Update Adds Pre-Recording Mode
Insta360 has released a new firmware update for its flagship X3 action camera that adds a new pre-recording mode, which allows users to capture footage prior to actually starting the recording, in addition to expanded framerate options.
The CosmoCap Camera Body Cap Hides a Secret AirTag Compartment
Kuvrd has announced the CosmoCaps and Satellites, camera body caps and small silicone sleeves that together allow photographers to track their cameras with AirTags.
RED Uses the RF Mount, So Why Won’t Canon License it for Lenses?
RED Cinema is close to releasing its V-Raptor Rhino 8K S35 which has a native, fully active, Canon RF mount. The fact this relationship exists basically proves Canon is dead-set on selling its lenses above all else.
Sony Pulls FX30/FX3 Firmware Amid Reports it Traps Them in a Boot Loop
Sony has suspended downloads of FX30 and FX3 firmware amid reports that in some cases it will cause the cameras to get trapped in a boot loop.
Fujifiilm’s Instax mini EVO: The Creative Reboot You’ve Been Seeking
The Fujifilm Instax mini EVO is a combination digital camera, traditional Instax printer, and photo printer for smartphone photos, all in one.
Synology’s New DS923+ 4-Bay is a Compact NAS for Home Businesses
Synology has announced the DiskStation DS923+ network attached storage (NAS) system, the latest addition to its Plus line of storage devices for home businesses.
The X100V is So Popular Fujifilm Can’t Handle More Orders
The X100V is so popular that Fujifilm has announced it is temporarily stopping orders for the digital camera because the company has too many purchases to process.
Nextorage Says it Has Made the Fastest CFexpress Cards Yet
Nextorage has announced its B1 Pro Series of CFexpress Type B memory cards that reach maximum read speeds of 1,950 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 1,900 MB/s -- the fastest performance yet.
Aputure Takes on Philips Hue and Nanoleaf with amaran RGB LED Strips
Aputure dipped its toe into general lighting with a smart light bulb it launched earlier this year, but its new amaran smart LED strips dive straight in and position the company as a competitor against Philips Hue and Nanoleaf.
The Sony a7R V is a Powerful Camera, But is It the Right Camera?
Sony's latest Alpha 7R V camera sports some seriously impressive capabilities that make it hard to ignore. But given the other cameras in Sony's line, even if this is the latest and greatest, is it the best for you?
Konica Minolta’s Last Camera Service Repair Centers are Finally Dead
Konica Minolta's camera repair and customer service are being shut down, 17 years after the storied brand sold its last camera.
What is a Rangefinder Camera?
In the photographic arms race, mirrorless systems are on the rise, having pushed DSLRs into the history books. But, just as film isn’t dead, neither are rangefinders. This seemingly obsolete design remains sharp, fast, and challenging enough to suit even the most confident photographers.
Rode NT-USB+ is an Update to its Already Excellent Desktop Mic
Rode has announced the NT-USB+ microphone. The update brings new features to the already excellent NT-USB that previously excelled at everything from podcasting to music recording.
Deal Alert: Save $100 on the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8 for Sony E
Looking to expand your lens collection for your crop-sensor Sony mirrorless camera or a perfect holiday gift for a Sony shooter in your life? The Japanese lens manufacturer Tokina has an instant savings deal just for you. For a limited time, get $100 off the new Tokina atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8.
Sony Ups the Max Capacity of its V90 SD Cards to 256GB
Sony has announced a new 256GB capacity for its Tough-branded "G" series V90 SD cards, adding to the 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB options that were previously available.
Tamron is Working on Five f/1.4 Prime Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras
Tamron appears to be working on a series of fast f/1.4 prime lenses according to patents filed in Japan. These lenses would be the fastest the company has produced for mirrorless cameras and would expand the company's rather small line of prime lenses.
ProGrade Introduces a Higher Capacity 512GB V60 UHS-II SD Card
ProGrade Digital has announced a new higher capacity 512GB V60 UHS-II SD card to its line which promises a maximum read speed of 250MB/s and a minimum sustained write speed of 60 MB/s.
Leica’s Q2 ‘Ghost’ Special Edition is a Collaboration with Hodinkee
Leica has announced a new special edition Leica Q2 camera called the "Ghost" in collaboration with Hodinkee -- one of the most popular websites for watches and horology.
Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Review: Tiny Yet Mighty
Tamron’s trend of making atypical focal length lenses continues with the new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens. Like previous lenses in its "Frankenfocal" category, this new one is a success in everything that matters, from size, to resolution, to price.
Synology’s New WiFi 6 Mesh Router is Designed for the Home
Synology, a brand whose name is most commonly associated with network-attached storage (NAS) devices that are very popular among photographers, also has a growing line of WiFi routers. Its latest is the WRX560, a WiFi 6 mesh-compatible router designed for the modern home.
Sigma’s New 18-50mm f/2.8 Lens for Fujifilm X Mount is Super Small
Sigma has announced the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X Mount mirrorless cameras, promising it to be high-performance, high-quality, and compact.
ProGrade’s 3rd-Gen CFast 2.0 Cards are its Fastest Ever
While CFast as a format has been fading in popularity, it's still a necessary memory format for some cameras, such as Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema Camera. As such, ProGrade Digital has announced its third-gen CFast cards which are its fastest ever.
MSI Titan GT77 Review: Incredible Power at the Cost of Portability
The term laptop is often used quite liberally by those designing computers for gamers, and that idea is perfectly encapsulated with the MSI Titan GT77. This won't fit comfortably in basically any lap, but that's the price you pay for power.
This Leica M11 Leather Case Sneakily Hides an Apple AirTag in the Base
High-end photography accessory maker Oberwerth has announced a new leather case for the Leica M11 rangefinder that has a secret compartment in the base that hides an Apple AirTag.
Ricoh’s New Pentax KF DSLR is a Largely Unchanged K-70 Re-Release
Ricoh has announced the Pentax KF DSLR, a camera that is, outside of a few minor changes, pretty much identical to the Pentax K-70 that was originally released in 2016.
More Technology in Your Camera is Not a Bad Thing
While some might disagree, I argue it’s never a bad thing to add more features to cameras that make it easier for a photographer to get a great photo.
Nikon Goes Retro with Special Edition 40mm f/2 Lens and All-Black Z fc
Nikon has announced a new special edition Z fc camera and 40mm f/2 lens that feature a "heritage design" that takes inspiration from the film era of Nikon cameras and lenses.
Intel’s NUC 13 Extreme Crams a 13th-Gen Chip and 12″ GPU into a Compact Chassis
Intel has announced the new NUC 13 Extreme Kit and NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element, which it says combine to make the most powerful NUC ever built thanks to its 13th-gen desktop processors and space for triple-slot, 12-inch graphics cards.
Lexar Introduces Higher Capacity 320GB CFexpress Type A Card
Lexar has announced a new higher-capacity CFexpress Type A card. Categorized into its Gold line, the 320GB card promises up to 900 MB/s read speeds and 800 MB/s write speeds.
The M Rangefinder is Holding Back Leica’s Innovation
Leica innovated the heck out of the camera with the Leica 1 back in 1925, breaking new ground with the Leica 2 and then the M3. However, not so much in recent years and I argue the "classic" M is now actually holding back Leica's innovation.
Types of Camera Lenses: A Complete Guide
There are many types of camera lenses out there, and it can be a bit confusing and even frustrating trying to sort it out because not every lens will be right for the type of photo you are trying to capture in a particular situation.
Photographer Turns Barge into a Giant, Floating, Working Camera
Photographer Brendan Barry transformed the Electric Barge into a giant floating camera obscura that not only captures photos but also works as a processing facility thanks to its built-in darkroom.
Sony Hit with Lawsuit Alleging its Lens Serial Numbers Fall Off
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the state of California that alleges the serial number stickers on Sony lenses too easily fall off and therefore prevent owners from getting free repairs or taking part in product recalls.
Tokina’s Trio of Compact Super-Telephoto Lenses Launch Globally
Kenko Tokina has launched an IndieGoGo campaign for its three compact super-telephoto APS-C prime lenses: the 300mm f/7.1, 600mm f/8, and 900mm f/11.
Yongnuo’s New 35mm f/2 Autofocus Lens for Nikon Z Costs About $250
Yongnuo has released a new affordable 35mm f/2 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The 35mm f/2Z DF DSM costs 1,799 at full price, which is just shy of $250.
The Best Drawing Tablets for Photo Editing in 2026
Anyone who has spent any extended time editing photos with a mouse will find that often, it's just not the best experience. That's why so many editors switch to a drawing tablet (also known as a pen tablet), but picking the best one has gotten surprisingly challenging in recent years.
Fotodiox Adapter Lets You Use Fujica GL690 Lenses on Mirrorless Cameras
Fotodiox has released the first commercially available lens adapter for Fujica GL69 bayonet lenses for just about every current mirrorless camera mount on the market.
Fully-Functional 24K Gold Polaroid Honors 50 Years of SX-70 Format
In celebration of 50 years of the Polaroid SX-70 format, Retrospekt, the only licensed source for restored vintage Polaroid cameras, has announced a $999 Polaroid 50th Anniversary Edition Gold SX-70 Instant Film Camera.
Atomos ‘Sapphire’ Sensor Revealed: Global Shutter, Full-Frame, 8Kp60
The Atomos-developed 8K sensor is called "Sapphire F8," shoots up to 8K at 60 frames per second, uses a global shutter, features phase detection autofocus, and -- perhaps most importantly -- it generates very little heat.
OWC’s New High Performance SDs Go up to 1TB, CFexpress up to 2TB
OWC has launched several new high-performance SD cards that feature v90 capacities of up to 512GB and v60 capacities of up to 1TB. Its new CFexpress Type-B cards are just as impressive and reach capacities up to 2TB with blazing fast speeds.
The ALPAKA Elements Backpack is Made for the Traveling Photographer
Melbourne, Australia-based ALPAKA's new Elements Travel Backpack system is a 35L travel and camera pack that it says is designed for versatility, access, and organization.
Recapping 2022’s Biggest Week in Photography News
What a week. We can’t remember a time when this much stuff all dropped all at once, with new equipment from just about everyone, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and OM Digital.
Canon’s New Speedlite EL-5 is the First Flash Made for EOS R Mirrorless
Canon has announced the new Speedlite EL-5, a powerful and portable flash unit for advanced photographers that's the company's first flash designed for the Multi-Function Shoe found in the latest EOS R mirrorless cameras.
The New Nikon 600mm f/4 Looks as Impressive as It is Expensive
Nikon just announced the 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS Super-Telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras and photographer Steve Perry was fortunate enough to get some hands-on time with it. In short, he's quite impressed.