Gear

    Experience the TLR Revival: New and Improved, Digital, Pocketable, and Under $50

    Apr 25, 2025 David Prochnow

    Photographers might’ve been too quick to lament the extinction of the twin lens reflex The Newbies’ Guide to Choosing a Medium Format Film Camera(TLR) camera…

    Proxisky’s Ragdoll series: Redefining Portability and Precision

    Apr 24, 2025 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

    In astrophotography, the quest for equipment that marries portability with precision is perpetual. Proxisky, a Hong Kong-based company specializing in strain wave gear mounts, has…

    Tamron Brings Its 18-300mm Superzoom to Canon RF APS-C Shooters

    Apr 24, 2025 Alex Baker

    If you’ve been waiting for a one-lens solution for your Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless camera, Tamron has released a lens that could be worth checking…

    Unveiling the Sun in Spectral Detail: The MLAstro SHG 700

    Apr 24, 2025 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

    For solar astronomy enthusiasts, imaging the Sun in detail beyond the white-light photosphere has always required specialized equipment. While hydrogen-alpha filters dominate the amateur solar…

    SmallRig Shows Off Its New Compact, Versatile 100W RGB COB Light

    Apr 23, 2025 Alex Baker

    It seems like we can’t move for compact 100w RGB LED lights at NAB 2025! SmallRig showed DIYP the RC 100C, a new compact COB…

    Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM Is a Fast Zoom that Wants to Replace Your Prime Kit

    Apr 23, 2025 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Sony has just announced the Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM. This new G Master lens walks the line between prime-level optical performance and zoom versatility, offering…

    Zhiyun Teases the New Molus X100 RGB, A Compact But Powerful Light

    Apr 22, 2025 Alex Baker

    At NAB 2025, Zhiyun gave DIYP a sneak peek of their brand new light, the Molus X100 RGB. The light was developed in collaboration with…

    “Do Not X-Ray” Pouch Saves Your Film From Airport Security Scans

    Apr 22, 2025 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    If you’ve ever had your film fried by airport security scanners, you know the heartbreak is real. Photographer Sissi Lu has teamed up with Roberts…

    Waiting for a Rollei 35AF? Don’t Wait; Get This GOLD-Plated Rollei 35, Instead

    Apr 22, 2025 David Prochnow

    Right up front; full disclosure here: this gold-plated Rollei 35 costs more than the Mint Camera Rollei 35AF. While the Rollei 35AF is $800/$830 for…

    The Saramonic K9 UHF Wireless Mic System Packs Pro-Level Specs into a User-Friendly System

    Apr 21, 2025 Alex Baker

    Saramonic has unveiled the K9, a new UHF wireless microphone system designed for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators who need reliable, high-fidelity audio with advanced…