Gear
Believe it or Not, M42 Screw Mount is Still Alive and Well with 3 NEW Lenses
Jan 12, 2026
David Prochnow
If you travel back along the photography timeline to the late 1960s, you’ll discover a very strange lens mounting technique. Well, “strange” by today’s standards….
Svbony SC571CC: A New APS-C Camera for Astrophotography
Jan 9, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The steady shift from modified consumer cameras to dedicated cooled astronomy cameras has reshaped modern deep-sky imaging. Sensor efficiency has improved. Cooling systems have become…
Nikon’s New 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Z Lens Is a Lightweight, All-in-One Zoom Under $550
Jan 8, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’ve been looking for a versatile, travel-ready lens without burning a hole in your wallet, Nikon has something new for you. The company has…
The Ruko U11MINI 4K Drone Doesn’t Try too Hard to Impress, and That’s Its Main Strength
Jan 7, 2026
Alex Baker
Small drones have reached that slightly awkward stage where they’re no longer toys, but they’re also not pretending to be flying cinema rigs. That’s probably…
Stop Taking Boring Photos With These Five Simple Tips
Jan 6, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We’ve all been there. You finally find some time to go out and take photos. You grab your camera, go out, but something just doesn’t…
Sky-Watcher HAC125DX Minigraph: A New Ultra-Fast f/2 Astrograph
Jan 6, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography continues to move toward faster optical systems, smaller sensors, and lighter imaging rigs. Over the past decade, camera sensitivity has increased while mount payload…
ZWO Seestar S30 Pro Launched: A Smart Telescope We’ve Been Waiting for
Dec 31, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography has always struck a balance between precision and complexity. For decades, capturing deep-sky objects required careful optical matching, accurate tracking, calibrated cameras, and hours…
Sharpstar SCA310 Launched: A Fast 310 mm Cassegrain Astrograph
Dec 29, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Large-aperture astrographs are no longer experimental instruments. They are now essential tools for astrophotographers working with high-resolution sensors and demanding exposure workflows. The Sharpstar SCA310…
Meet Saramonic SG-Mic, Saramonic’s Highest-End Shotgun Mic Yet
Dec 29, 2025
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re looking for a tiny but powerful shotgun mic that won’t break the bank, Saramonic’s new SG-Mic might be just the thing. Weighing in…
Player One Apollo 428M MAX Pro: A Monochrome Astronomy Camera
Dec 27, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Modern astrophotography cameras increasingly adapt sensor physics rather than consumer imaging trends. The Player One Apollo 428M MAX Pro follows this direction closely. It is…