Which Lenses Hold Their Value Better, Zooms or Primes?

Let’s take a look at some of the data with regard to the latest trends in camera gear buying, trading, and selling. Specifically, we’ll take a look at what lenses hold on to their value better: primes or zooms. Previously, we compared two leading medium format mirrorless systems, whether mirrorless cameras depreciate faster than DSLRs,… Continue reading Which Lenses Hold Their Value Better, Zooms or Primes?

New Study Confirms There is Still Demand for New Film Cameras

I am sure that film lovers will not be surprised to read that the recent resurgence of analog photography is not just a passing trend. In fact, the demand for a revitalized analog photography industry could not be more evident. In July, I conducted a study that aimed to understand a bit more about the… Continue reading New Study Confirms There is Still Demand for New Film Cameras

Sony Suspends Orders for the New ZV-E10 as Chip Shortage Continues

Sony has announced that it has suspended orders for the ZV-E10, a camera it only announced this past summer. The company has added it to a list of products it has ceased production for as the chip shortage continues. The ZV-E10 was announced this past July and positioned by Sony as a follow-up to the… Continue reading Sony Suspends Orders for the New ZV-E10 as Chip Shortage Continues

Photographer Quits Fashion, Cites Racism in the Western Market

Successful photographer Jingna Zhang, known to many as zemotion, has announced she has quit fashion and calls out a specific instance of racism she faced when working with a western magazine. Zhang is a widely awarded fashion photographer with over 100,000 Instagram followers. She was born in Beijing and moved to Singapore when she was… Continue reading Photographer Quits Fashion, Cites Racism in the Western Market

Why Inkjet Photo Printers Are So Bad (And What You Can Do About It)

Remember those halcyon film days? You mailed off that little black cartridge in an envelope and then about a week later negatives and prints were magically returned. With the rise of digital, the inkjet printer promised instant gratification at low per print prices. What could possibly go wrong? Well, as it turned out, plenty of… Continue reading Why Inkjet Photo Printers Are So Bad (And What You Can Do About It)

Rangefinder Reveals its 30 Rising Stars in Wedding Photography

Rangefinder has announced the 2021 finalists of its annual “30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography” awards that celebrate creativity and vision in wedding photography. First launched as a magazine in the early 1950s, Rangefinder is now a fully-online publication for all things photography and business, particularly weddings and portraits. Its name also is tightly associated… Continue reading Rangefinder Reveals its 30 Rising Stars in Wedding Photography

Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes

Buying a new camera is about to get even harder, as exploding demand in China led by “live commerce” has led to increased supply issues on a system that already cannot meet demand. Exports out of China have slowed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and, as a result, domestic sales through what is called… Continue reading Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes

Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects

Macro insect photographers are up in arms this week after the title of “Bug Photographer of the Year” was awarded to a photographer who drugs his subjects for his ultra-close-up photos. Last Thursday, the Buglife Bug Photography Awards put on by the photo contest organizer Photocrowd announced the winner of its Bug Photographer of the… Continue reading Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects