Gear

    Canon expected to announce new RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS and 24mm f/1.8 IS Macro lenses this week
    Jul 11, 2022 John Aldred

    It looks like Canon is about to announce a couple of new lenses according to a couple of reports from Asobinet and Photo Rumors. Both…

    How to get started with macro photography on the cheap using extension tubes
    Jul 8, 2022 John Aldred

    If you’ve always thought about dabbling in macro (and let’s face it, that’s most of us) but really can’t justify going out and spending a…

    Ricoh has announced a standalone version of the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera
    Jul 8, 2022 John Aldred

    Ricoh’s limited-edition GR IIIx Urban Edition camera, released in March as a kit including some matching accessories now appears to have made it into the…

    30 mistakes new drone owners make and how to prevent them
    Jul 7, 2022 John Aldred

    At some point, everybody who’s flown a drone was a beginner. And beginners are picking up a drone for the first time every single day….

    Laowa announces new “affordable” full-frame 12-24mm f/5.6 manual focus zoom lens for RF, E, Z and M mounts
    Jul 7, 2022 John Aldred

    For years, one of the staple zoom lenses of serious enthusiasts and professional photographers has been something in the 12-24mm (ish) range. Typically, they have…

    Meike launches a 16mm T2.5mm full-frame cine lens for PL, EF, RF E and L mounts
    Jul 5, 2022 John Aldred

    This one slipped by us the other day when Meike announced their new low-budget 50mm f/0.95 APS-C lens for mirrorless cameras, but the company has…

    Hollyland shrinks down its wireless microphones with the new Lark M1 and gives them a 200 metre range
    Jul 5, 2022 John Aldred

    Hollyland has announced its new Lark M1 wireless microphone system designed for vloggers, YouTubers and live streamers. It offers a massive 200-metre line of sight…

    Xiaomi’s 12S Ultra packs a huge 1-Inch camera sensor with Leica optics
    Jul 4, 2022 John Aldred

    Xiaomi has now officially announced its new Xiaomi 12S Ultra smartphone, bringing with it a pair of half-inch sensors for ultrawide and periscope zoom cameras…

    This 360° camera shoots 12.5K 360 footage and costs a whopping $42,000
    Jul 1, 2022 John Aldred

    Despite the name, the Meta Three 360° camera has nothing to do with the recently rebranded parent company of Facebook. They’re actually a UK-based company…

    Canon EOS R7 shows impressive dynamic range over the 7D but it’s not quite up to the EOS R5
    Jul 1, 2022 John Aldred

    Photons to Photos has published dynamic range data from the Canon EOS R7 and added it to its database. It shows some nice improvements over…