Gear Archives

Patent: Apple Watch could get an adjustable camera built in the band

Jun 26, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

Smartwatches with cameras in wristbands aren’t entirely new. However, the ones we’ve seen so far require you to contort your wrist if you want to…

Syrp’s Genie Mini II upgrades connectivity, adding WiFi, more reliable bluetooth and USB Type C

Jun 25, 2019 John Aldred

The original Syrp Genie Mini quickly became a leader in motion control for timelapse photographers and filmmakers. The small form factor made it easy to…

Manfrotto’s Befree GT XPRO is a travel tripod designed specifically for macro shooters

Jun 24, 2019 John Aldred

Macro is one of the more difficult subjects that many photographers choose to shoot, especially when we’re travelling. Often, there’s not enough light to go…

Techart releases the world’s first autofocus Sony E to Nikon Z mount adapter and it’s only 2mm thick

Jun 20, 2019 John Aldred

Techart has just announced the TZE-01. It’s the world’s first autofocus Sony E to Nikon Z mount lens adapter. The Nikon Z mirrorless cameras have…

Hasselblad’s new X1D Mark II is… also 50 megapixels

Jun 19, 2019 John Aldred

Hasselblad has today announced the new X1D II 50C, the next generation in its compact form factor medium format digital cameras. As the name suggests,…

Lensbaby’s new OMNI filter system isn’t like any kind of filter system you’ve seen before

Jun 18, 2019 John Aldred

Shooting through stuff like crystals and whatnot isn’t a new idea, but it’s not one that’s really been developed, commercially. Sure, you can go on…

New Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay adds audio to instant photos

Jun 12, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

In late May, Fujifilm teased the Instax Mini LiPlay, another analog-digital hybrid camera with LCD screen. It’s now officially announced, and other than bringing together…