Nikon Nikon announced this week that marketing data showed the Nikon Z9 was the “top-selling professional flagship full-frame mirrorless camera in the First Quarter of 2022.” It’s a pretty big deal for a much-storied brand that has, so far, shown some signs of struggling with its transition from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras. Owning a niche… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far
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Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
Nikon It’s a great time to be a Nikonian. With a healthy selection of cameras, from the tiny, affordable Nikon Z50 to the impressive flagship Nikon Z9, and no less than 30 Z-mount lenses on offer, the company’s mirrorless line now has something for most everyone. For those who’re still clinging to their DSLRs and… Continue reading Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
Save up to $50 on Moment camera bags right now
The smaller Rugged Sing from Moment is good for one camera and a lens. Stan Horaczek Camera bags can become an obsession for photographers. You need space and protection for everything you want to carry. Plus, bags need to be comfortable, because it’s tough to make great photos when you’re dealing with gnarly chafing. Right… Continue reading Save up to $50 on Moment camera bags right now
Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera
The Ricoh GR IIIx’s 40mm equivalent focal length should appeal to street and candid shooters. Jeff Keller The Ricoh GR IIIx is a pocketable camera with a really impressive 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens and a capable 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. Image quality is great: the lens is tack sharp all the way across the frame. The… Continue reading Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera
Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
The zoom lens’ focal range is intended to appeal to portrait shooters. Sony Electronics Sony has just unveiled the Xperia 1 IV, the world’s first production phone with an optical zoom lens as well as ultrawide, standard wide, and front-facing cameras. It’s a pretty serious smartphone photography package that, at $1,600, comes with a pretty… Continue reading Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost
The 7artisans M28mm f/5.6 is an affordable alternative for Leica M-mount cameras. 7artisans If you’re in the market for a compact, walkaround prime lens for your M-mount camera, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 comes highly recommended. If you can live with a not-so-bright aperture and strong vignetting, it’s tiny, has great center sharpness, and offers… Continue reading 7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost
The future of photography may be lensless
First row: The subjects. Second row: Patterns captured by the sensor. Remaining rows: The reconstructed images. Xiuxi Pan from Tokyo Tech Every photographer knows this truth: When it comes to cameras and gear, things can get huge—and fast. Especially in the lens department. Though mirrorless was first touted as the smaller, lighter alternative to chunky… Continue reading The future of photography may be lensless
The 5 Basic Elements of Portrait Photography — Quick Start Guide
Phone cameras have made it much easier for us to photograph ourselves and our loved ones and, for us who like to make street portraits, even strangers. In this tutorial, we will learn the five basic elements you need to create great photographic portraits. Photo Portrait Basics There are many ways in which we can learn… Continue reading The 5 Basic Elements of Portrait Photography — Quick Start Guide
Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure
The Shimoda Design Explore v2 backpacks come in three sizes, 25-, 30-, and 35-liters. Mason Marsh In my 40 years as a photographer, I’ve owned dozens of camera bags. Lugging camera gear has always been an exercise of compromises, but with the new Explore v2 camera backpacks from Shimoda Designs, those compromises are few. And… Continue reading Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II: A smaller, lighter standard zoom lens
It’s 20 percent lighter and 18 percent shorter than its predecessor. Sony Sony first introduced its high-end G Master lens line back in 2016. In October 2021, the company unveiled a version “II” of the 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom that was faster and lighter than the previous model. Today, Sony continues that trend, unveiling the… Continue reading Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II: A smaller, lighter standard zoom lens