How much gear do pro photographers bring to the Olympics? A whole lot. But not as much as manufacturers, like Sony, who show up ready to assist the pros with repairs and loaner gear. © Nick Didlick 2022 Nick Didlick has covered 15 Olympics in his 38-year-career as a working photographer, starting in 1984 with… Continue reading All the gear sports photographer Nick Didlick is bringing to the 2022 Olympics
Category: gear
Auto Added by WPeMatico
The best disposable cameras in 2022 for the film look without a hassle
Fujifilm Best overall Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash Check Price A built-in flash and a sharp lens make this a winner. Best color Kodak Fun Saver Check Price Get the distinct Kodak colors built-in. Best underwater Fujifilm QuickSnap Waterproof Check Price It will cost you extra but it’s not afraid of water. The best disposable cameras have… Continue reading The best disposable cameras in 2022 for the film look without a hassle
Someone hacked a Game Boy Camera to shoot with Canon DSLR lenses
Conor Merrigan shot the image on the left with the Gameboy Camera and Canon lens rig on the right. Conor Merrigan The Game Boy Camera is one of the weirdest somewhat-successful consumer cameras ever made—and it has a serious cult following amongst photography enthusiasts these days. One fan, Conor Merrigan, has managed to adapt his… Continue reading Someone hacked a Game Boy Camera to shoot with Canon DSLR lenses
There are better ways to enjoy your old 35mm gear than this iPhone-to-film-camera adapter
The Digi Swap turns your smartphone into a digital back of sorts for film cameras. Digi Swap The Digi Swap is a new gadget set to be launched at the upcoming Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2022 (CP+), in Japan. It’s an adapter and app that enable you to use your iPhone as a kind-of… Continue reading There are better ways to enjoy your old 35mm gear than this iPhone-to-film-camera adapter
The new Ricoh Theta X 360 camera has a touchscreen, swappable batteries, and more
The new Ricoh Theta X ships in March for $799. Ricoh Ricoh has announced the Theta X, the latest in its line of Theta 360-degree cameras. It will go on sale in March for $799 and features a number of firsts for the brand, including a touchscreen, removable battery, and MicroSD card slot. It follows… Continue reading The new Ricoh Theta X 360 camera has a touchscreen, swappable batteries, and more
SanDisk memory cards are up to $110 off at Amazon right now
Save big on memory cards right now. Sandisk Memory cards are one of those photography items you can never really have too many of (okay, within reason). They are a bit like lip balm; you want to have them stashed in every bag and nook and cranny, ready to be used in those unexpected moments.… Continue reading SanDisk memory cards are up to $110 off at Amazon right now
Best travel camera in 2022 for capturing your adventures
Jeanette D. Moses Best overall Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Check Price Lots of features in a tiny package Best for the action GoPro HERO10 Check Price Supersmooth video and underwater shooting Best mirrorless Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Advanced features in a tough body Choosing the best travel camera for your trips can be an overwhelming… Continue reading Best travel camera in 2022 for capturing your adventures
Tokina’s new far-reaching 500mm f/8 mirror lens will be available soon in a wide range of mounts
Tokina’s new SZ Super Tele 500mm f/8 Reflex MF lens. Kenko Tokina 2022 looks set to be a good year for fans of mirror lenses. Last month, Japan’s Kenko Tokina announced the Kenko Mirror Lens 400mm f/8 N II, a refresh of its relatively recent 2020-model 400mm f/8 optic. Now, it’s following up with a… Continue reading Tokina’s new far-reaching 500mm f/8 mirror lens will be available soon in a wide range of mounts
Ricoh Pentax is about to drastically change the way it sells cameras in Japan
A limited edition version of the Pentax K-r from 2011. Ricoh wants to offer its Japanese customers more customizable options. Ricoh/Pentax Big changes are coming for Ricoh Imaging in its Japanese home market as it continues to attempt a pivot from mainstream camera maker to a higher-end, niche brand more akin to Germany’s Leica. The… Continue reading Ricoh Pentax is about to drastically change the way it sells cameras in Japan
Capture One discontinues standalone versions for Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony
Capture One Danish software company Capture One has made a big change this week to the way it distributes its eponymously-named imaging utility. Effective immediately, the co-branded variants of Capture One Pro for owners of Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony cameras have all been withdrawn from sale. Note that Capture One Express versions aren’t affected. If… Continue reading Capture One discontinues standalone versions for Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony