The Camera Industry in 2022: What Will the Future Bring?

2021 was another dramatic year for the camera industry despite logistical issues and ongoing battles with the global pandemic. We have a good idea of specific cameras to be released in 2022, but what else can we expect? [ Read More ]

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Nikon Z9 v1.10 firmware update massively boosts continuous shooting buffer performance

Nikon has released a new v1.10 firmware update for the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera. An already-impressive camera, the new firmware extends the performance of the buffer allowing you to shoot 20fps stills at full resolution for continuously for a whopping 8 seconds (160 images) instead of the previous 3 seconds (60 images). For photojournalists, sports… Continue reading Nikon Z9 v1.10 firmware update massively boosts continuous shooting buffer performance

The Three Best Fujifilm X Mount Lenses

What are your favorite three Fujifilm X Mount lenses? As a Fujifilm fanboy, this is a question I have often mulled over — with the answer changing as often as new lenses are released. [ Read More ]

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GNARBOX, maker of rugged storage solutions, is likely dead

The GNARBOX 2.0. GNARBOX GNARBOX, the maker of rugged app-supported photo backup devices, no longer appears to be in business leaving customers without support. In an article on PetaPixel, GNARBOX founder and (former) CEO, Tim Feess, confirmed that the original management team, himself included, departed the company in November 2021, handing all company assets over… Continue reading GNARBOX, maker of rugged storage solutions, is likely dead

Pepsi x Polaroid – the camera collaboration we never saw coming/knew we needed

The funky collab can be yours today for $160. Pepsi x Polaroid / Retrospekt Pepsi and Polaroid have just announced a fresh new retro collaboration, courtesy of Retrospekt, a specialist restoration shop out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The Pepsi x Polaroid 600 camera is built from refurbished Polaroid internals, though they’re inside a brand-new blue molded… Continue reading Pepsi x Polaroid – the camera collaboration we never saw coming/knew we needed

DJI Mavic 3: Hands-on with the brand’s new flagship twin-camera drone

The new Mavic 3 offers two cameras built into one stabilized module. Pop Photo The DJI Mavic 3 has landed. The brand’s new high-end consumer drone has been completely redesigned and offers plenty of improvements over its predecessor. These include a longer flight time, better safety features, and improved video and stills capture. The latter… Continue reading DJI Mavic 3: Hands-on with the brand’s new flagship twin-camera drone

First look: OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Micro Four Thirds

The Om System 20mm f/1.4 Pro is available for preorder now for $800. OM System Hot on the heels of an official rebranding, OM System—the brand formerly known as Olympus cameras—has just announced its first lens under the new banner: the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 Pro for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It… Continue reading First look: OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Micro Four Thirds