New gear: Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm & Sony APS-C mirrorless

Tokina 2022 is proving to be quite a busy year for Japanese lens maker Tokina. It’s already launched a new 500mm f/8 mirror lens, an 8mm f/2.8 fisheye, a 2x extender to bundle with its existing 400mm f/8 mirror lens, and a T-mount to Canon EF-M mount adapter. Now it’s followed up with its fifth… Continue reading New gear: Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm & Sony APS-C mirrorless

Best light meters for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Check Price Best budget Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Check Price Best for film Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Black) Check Price Even in a world full of AI-powered smartphone cameras and increasingly impressive mirrorless cameras from every major camera manufacturer, dedicated light meters still occupy a well-earned place in… Continue reading Best light meters for 2022

Best Canon printers for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best Canon photo printer Canon PIXMA Pro-200 Check Price Excellent image quality with tech features like touchscreen and WiFi at a competitive price. Best Canon laser printer Canon imageCLASS LBP6230dw Check Price This easy-to-use model allows for quick printing and wireless use.  Best all in one printer Canon G7020 Check Price Use one… Continue reading Best Canon printers for 2022

The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far

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

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

Highlights from Melbourne’s PHOTO2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Huxleys at Photo 2022 © J Forsyth As we approach the closing weekend of PHOTO 2022, Asia-Pacific Photobook Archive’s Isabella Capezio shares her highlights Organised around the theme ‘Being Human’, PHOTO 2022 has activated Melbourne’s galleries and public spaces for the past three weeks. Impressive billboard-sized photographs dot the urban… Continue reading Highlights from Melbourne’s PHOTO2022

Copyright: What you need to know as an NFT creator and collector

Late last year, Spice DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, spent $3 million at Christie’s to buy an ultra-rare copy of a production book created by the filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. The book detailed Jodorowsky’s plans for an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune—an ambitious idea for a film that never came to be. The organization then announced… Continue reading Copyright: What you need to know as an NFT creator and collector

The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

The macro lights around the lens of the new WG-80 are now twice as bright as the previous generation, and can be adjusted in 5-step increments. Ricoh Ricoh has unveiled its latest all-weather WG-series adventure camera, the Ricoh WG-80. The new model will be instantly familiar if you’ve shot with any of the company’s earlier… Continue reading The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

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

Best SD cards for GoPros of 2022

Lexar Best for GoPro Hero10 Black Lexar 1066x Silver Series microSDXC Check Price The GoPro Hero10 Black can only take cards that are V30, or UHS-III rated, which is why the Lexar 1066x Silver Series is perfect for this camera. Best for GoPro Hero9 Black SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC Check Price The SanDisk Extreme Pro… Continue reading Best SD cards for GoPros of 2022