Equipment

My name is David Windestal, and in this video and article, I will share how you can hack and modify a Game Boy Camera to mount serious camera lenses in order to shoot amazing lo-fi photos.

Platypod has announced its new Platypod eXtreme, a tripod alternative that the company says offers greater flexibility and stability on uneven terrain than conventional tabletop or travel tripods.

AI-powered camera traps are being used for more than just documenting and monitoring animals -- they have also been a crucial tool in protecting the local wildlife from poachers, such is the case in Gabon in Central Africa.

Profoto has announced that it has acquired StyleShoots, the makers of hardware and software solutions that completely eliminate the need for a camera crew and deliver finished e-commerce fashion photos through an automated, robotic photo studio.

Nikon has announced the Nikkor 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras. While still a hefty lens, it is 48% lighter and 16% shorter than its F-mount counterpart thanks in part to the use of a Phase Fresnel (PF) front element.

GoPro has launched the Volta control grip that not only provides the benefits of a handheld grip but also brings better access to the camera's controls and a beefy battery that promises to allow for over four hours of 5.3K video recording.

SmallRig will soon announce an airbag system for cameras called the AirGuard. The company says that the system, which is integrated into a camera cage, uses an accelerometer to detect a fall and automatically deploys an airbag to protect the camera.

Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 0.7x Focal Reducer for its 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens that reduces the crop factor when using it on APS-C, Super35, or Micro Four Thirds, which helps retain the lens's perspective.

The Benro Aureole, originally announced in January, is officially launching on Kickstarter. The company says it is the first detachable, multi-function system that allows photographers to both adapt lenses and also use filters.

Dell has announced a new desktop Thunderbolt 4 dock that sports an unusual modular design that adds a layer of future-proofing absent from most competitors.

Sino Promise, the manufacturer of Kodak silver paper and photochemicals, may be struggling financially as it has increased its prices and is demanding full upfront payment from photo labs, following last year's warning that it was suffering from a supply shortage.

I occasionally like to do some light painting with strobes. To make that easier, I ripped off the legs of an old light stand so that it is just a handheld pole with a light. I also wanted to be able to control my camera with a remote when holding the light so that I can operate my camera on a tripod and do everything without an assistant.

Goodman Camera has announced the Goodman Camera Strap with Mag-Lock, which combines the tensile strength of Kevlar cord with a quick-release magnetic locking harness system attached to a handmade leather camera strap.

Fujifilm has notified dealers in Japan to expect price increases across a range of its photography products. Specifically, the company's photo film will go up in price by as much as 60% starting in April.

Gordon Laing from Camera Labs and Dino Bytes takes a look at the Sony Cyber-shot P1 to see how it has held up over the more than two decades since it was first introduced.

Intel has announced the first Arc A-Series graphics processing units that will power laptops, with the promise of more powerful versions coming later this year for desktops and workstations.

Japan Camera Hunter (JCH) has announced the development of FuguFilm 400, a 400 ISO positive film emulsion set to arrive later in 2022. JCH claims it is the first completely new reversal film emulsion in nearly two decades.

Camtraptions has announced a solar panel that works in tandem with its speedlight for use in long-term, off-the-grid camera traps. The compact solar panel allows the flashes to be deployed for extended or even unlimited periods of time.

Thingyfy has announced the Pinhole Pro Max, what it claims is the most advanced pinhole lens in the world thanks to its variable 18-36mm focal length and six apertures.

MediaMarkt, the largest electronics retailer in Germany, has removed drones made by DJI from its retail locations and its website amid allegations the Chinese company is leaking GPS data to the Russian military. DJI vehemently denies these reports.

Moment is taking the advantages of MagSafe well beyond what Apple offers with the launch of an accessory cage for mobile filmmaking that uses a more powerful proprietary magnet array to keep an iPhone secure.

Leica has announced the return of the Leitz Photographica Auction, the world's largest auction of historic cameras that will be held for the 40th time and celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a special piece this year -- the Leica 0-Series No. 105, produced in 1923 and owned by Leica inventor Oskar Barnack himself.

Samsung has announced the 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor which features 4K resolution, support for a billion colors, 99% coverage of sRGB, and looks very similar to the Apple Studio Display. It is also a smart TV.

Intel has announced the full details and availability of its 12th-generation Intel Core i9-12900KS, which it is calling the world's fastest desktop processor and features up to 5.5GHz max turbo frequency.

Sabrent has announced a new set of SD memory cards, including a 512GB capacity V90 option. While Wise managed to announce its 512GB V90 cards first, Sabrent believes it can be first to market and is asking $200 less.

Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens that provides a plus or minus 11mm shift on full-frame cameras and gives architectural photographers the ability to have more control over perspective.

The 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 II APS-C is a lens designed specifically for crop-frame mirrorless. Instead of just a ported mount, there’s no image circle wasted. The design itself is a big upgrade that makes the Mark I look like a weird prototype in comparison.

The camera sector isn't exactly a thriving business at the moment, with year-on-year declining sales and a slew of manufacturers having exited the market.

Wise, a memory manufacturer based in Taiwan, has announced the world's first 512GB capacity v90 SDXC UHS-II memory card. Doubling the capacity of others on the market, the card promises a sustained write speed of at least 90 MB/s.

Samyang has announced the second generation 35mm f/1.4 FE autofocus lens for both full-frame and crop sensor Sony E-mount cameras. With its launch, Samyang says that the major angles of 50mm and 35mm in its f/1.4 lineup have been updated.

Photographer Ronaldo Carvalho took an old and broken fixed-lens Olympus film camera lens and adapted it to work on a new Canon EOS R6, breathing new life into retired gear.

As part of its new "workshop like" business plan for Pentax, Ricoh has announced a new crowdfunding campaign for a Jet Black special edition K-3 Mark III, a choice based on feedback the company received from fans last November.

According to a pair of recent YouTube videos from Max Tech and Luke Miani, the M1 Ultra Mac Studio might actually be upgradeable, but only by Apple. The SSD is removeable, but upgrades appear blocked on a software level.

Sony has announced the 16-35mm f/4 Power Zoom (PZ) lens, a G Series (not G Master) zoom that promises highly responsive and comfortable operability with the zoom ring and can be controlled by the lens, by the camera, or by a remote.

Insta360 has announced the ONE RS, a modular action camera that features the same three-part design of the ONE R of a battery, processing unit, and swappable lens module, but all upgraded to provide a ton of versatility in a small package.

CineStill has announced a new 400 speed color film for 35mm and 120 medium format called 400Dynamic. This 400 ISO daylight-balanced color film is starting in limited supply now with plans for larger-scale production down the line.

A new report that looked at the EXIF data from the North Korean state media photos has given some insight into what equipment photographers in the country are using. Nikon was the most favored last year, specifically the 2014 D750 DSLR.

Kodak Moments has launched Kodak Gold 200 film in a new 120 format 5-roll pro-pack for medium format cameras, expanding the company's color film portfolio for those who want to make the jump from 35mm to medium format film photography.

DJI has announced the Matrice 30 series, what it is calling a "new generation of commercial drones." The M30 and M30T feature 15 m/s wind resistance and the ability to fly in heavy rain and temperature as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit.

IMAX is developing a new film camera and is tapping the likes of visionary directors Jordan Peele and Christopher Nolan to help design it.