Gear

    Leica unveils its first rugged, waterproof camera, the Leica X-U (Typ 113)

    Jan 20, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    Today, Leica unveiled the Leica X-U (Typ 113), its first camera made specifically for shooting in rough, wet conditions.

    If Spiderman And a Drone Had a Baby, The Drone Catcher Would Be It

    Jan 19, 2016 Liron Samuels

    Irresponsible and ill-intentioned drone operators continue to pose safety and security hazards, and researchers continue to develop inventive ways of taking out the rogue devices….

    This $13.5K Nikon F3 was custom made for NASA to take to space

    Jan 19, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    It’s only Tuesday and this week is already looking good for eBay browsers—especially if you’re a Nikon fan. Yesterday, we shared with you a super rare…

    Use $2 Drink Koozies As Repurposed Lens Cases and Stackable Organizers

    Jan 18, 2016 Liron Samuels

    They’re lightweight, cheap, and you’ve probably got a bunch of them lying around somewhere anyway – drink koozies are good for more than just keeping…

    Super-rare Nikon 13mm f/5.6 ‘Holy Grail’ lens pops up on eBay for $33,000

    Jan 18, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    If you’re looking to get your hands on the ‘Holy Grail’ of Nikon glass, look no further—a Nikkor 13mm f/5.6 lens has popped up on…

    Fuji Shows the Best Argument Ever For Mirrorless Over DSLR

    Jan 16, 2016 Liron Samuels

    The debate over which system is better, DSLR or mirrorless, is on its way to becoming as heated as Canon vs Nikon. As mirrorless systems…

    Fujifilm announces the X-Pro2, a familiar face with all new insides

    Jan 15, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    It’s been a long time coming, Fujifilm users. But the wait is over. The Japanese imaging company has officially unveiled the X-Pro2, a 24-megapixel mirrorless camera that might…

    Fujifilm unveils its largest telephoto yet, the XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6

    Jan 15, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    In addition to four new cameras yesterday, Fujifilm unveiled a massive new telephoto zoom lens, the XF 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6 R LM OIS WR.

    Venus Optics announces Laowa STF 105mm f/2, a fast portrait prime for full-frame cameras

    Jan 14, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    Third party glass manufacturers seem to be more prominent now than ever. And looking to get a piece of the pie is Venus Optics, a Chinese…

    Surfboard racks are a perfect solution for keeping your tripods under control

    Jan 14, 2016 Gannon Burgett

    Tripods are one of the most inconvenient pieces of equipment to store. Sure, you can try to stand them upright or even buy tripod bags,…