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The Leica Q2 Monochrom ‘Reporter’ is the first special-edition Leica I’d actually consider buying

Meet the new Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter”. Leica Leica is back with another special-edition model. The new Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” has all the guts of a standard Q2 M, but is wrapped in kevlar with an army green paint job. Oh and there’s now red dot (most photojournalists tape their camera logos anyhow). Leica… Continue reading The Leica Q2 Monochrom ‘Reporter’ is the first special-edition Leica I’d actually consider buying

Best underwater camera: Five things to consider

Stan Horaczek Best overall Olympus Tough TG-6 Check Price A solid all-around options Best for video GoPro Hero10 Black Check Price It doesn’t get easier than this for underwater shooting Best disposable Kodak Weekend Underwater Disposable Check Price A hip, easy way to go underwater Most cameras can’t go underwater. Even your smartphone camera isn’t… Continue reading Best underwater camera: Five things to consider

The best SSDs for 2022

Bytes chewing up your photo storage? Choose an external SSD for swift backups. Samsung Memory, Unsplash Having fast and reliable external storage for media files is a crucial aspect of being a successful photographer or videographer. If you’ve been capturing memories with your camera for a while, you know there are two types of drives:… Continue reading The best SSDs for 2022

Best camera backpacks for 2022

Great backpacks to get your camera gear safely from your home to your shoot. Clem Onojeghuo via Unsplash A camera backpack is one of the most useful photography accessories a photographer can have and these days, there are more options than ever before. When shopping for a camera bag it’s important to consider the amount… Continue reading Best camera backpacks for 2022

New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

All four of Cosina’s new primes work with focus peaking and communicate EXIF data with the camera. Cosina Earlier this month, Cosina/Voigtlander announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount cameras. Significantly, this lens is being manufactured under license from Nikon, and so it has full electronic communication with Z-mount bodies. Now, Cosina has… Continue reading New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

New gear: KamLan 55mm f/1.4 for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E-mounts

This is the KamLan’s first lens for full-frame cameras. KamLan We love affordable glass, which is why we’re excited about the new KamLan 55mm f/1.4 for full-frame mirrorless systems, including Canon RF-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and Sony E-mount. The new lens is set to ship sometime this May for a yet-to-be-disclosed price. That said, given the… Continue reading New gear: KamLan 55mm f/1.4 for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E-mounts

New gear: Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L and 1200mm f/8L for full-frame mirrorless

Canon’s new long-reaching RF lenses are also its priciest. Canon Canon has unveiled two new super-telephoto prime lenses for full-frame mirrorless RF-mount cameras. The new Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM and Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM will both be available at the end of May—the former for $17,000, the latter for $20,000.… Continue reading New gear: Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L and 1200mm f/8L for full-frame mirrorless

Best DSLR camera for beginners in 2022

To be honest, these are great cameras for anyone. James Bold via Unsplash For the better part of two decades, DSLRs have been one of the best ways for new photographers to get into learning manual and creative photography. While mirrorless cameras have eaten a lot of their marketshare, DSLRs still provide excellent performance for… Continue reading Best DSLR camera for beginners in 2022