Gear Archives

Techart’s TZM-02 adapter brings faster autofocus for manual focus lenses to Nikon Z bodies

Jan 9, 2023 John Aldred

Techart has announced their new TZM-02 Leica M lens to Nikon Z mirrorless camera autofocus adapter. The TZM-02, naturally, replaces the TZM-01 announced in 2020…

Leica officially launches its new Leica Cine 1 4K triple-laser smart TV projector

Jan 6, 2023 John Aldred

If not for the fact that Leica initially teased it four months ago, this one might seem a bit out of left field. But Leica…

Watch: Three top tips for using C-Stands during a shoot in less than a minute

Jan 6, 2023 John Aldred

C-Stands are a staple in many photography studios and on film sets. They’re just a lot more practical, versatile and useful, not to mention sturdy,…

Panasonic adds two new Lumix lenses to its full-frame L mount 2023 lens roadmap

Jan 6, 2023 John Aldred

Panasonic has updated its full-frame L mount Lumix lens roadmap for 2023 by adding two new lenses. One new prime lense has been added at…

Nikon announces development of 85mm f/1.2 S and 26mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for Z mount

Jan 5, 2023 John Aldred

Nikon has announced the development of two new Nikkor Z mount lenses. There’s a fast Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S mid-telephoto portrait lens and a…

Paul C. Buff announces Celestial, a portable strobe with HSS and TTL capability

Jan 4, 2023 John Aldred

Paul C. Buff lighting company, producers of such lights as the Einstein, AlienBees and DigiBee lighting products, has announced a new strobe called the Celestial….

Panasonic finally goes Phase Detect Autofocus with the new Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II

Jan 4, 2023 John Aldred

Panasonic shooters have only been begging for it for about a decade, and Panasonic finally seems to have delivered. Panasonic has today announced the new…