Gear

How I brought a 113-year-old 3D camera back to life!

Nov 19, 2024 Markus Hofstätter

Finally the transformation from a 113 year old film/plate camera to a modern wet plate camera is finished. I completely redesigned the plate holder again…



Sony Alpha 1 II blends high resolution, speed, and AI for professionals

Nov 19, 2024 John Aldred

Sony has introduced the Sony Alpha 1 II ($6,498), a follow-up to its 2021 flagship full-frame mirrorless camera, the Sony A1 ($5,498). Aimed squarely at…



Sigma expands Canon RF mount offerings with four new f/1.4 DC DN primes

Nov 19, 2024 John Aldred

Sigma has unveiled four new prime lenses for Canon RF mount cameras, expanding its APS-C lineup. The release includes the 16mm f/1.4 ($489), 23mm f/1.4…



This is why a cheap flash isn’t as good as the pro version

Nov 15, 2024 Alex Baker

Buying new gear is always exciting, but it can also be a drain on your wallet. It’s pretty obvious with lenses that you get what…



Why old 1080p cine cameras are still better than your average 4k mirrorless camera

Nov 14, 2024 Sagiv Gilburd

You and I both know the newest camera on the market isn’t necessarily the best one for you. Even if it’s great, your current camera…



The Mambapod is a compact tripod you can mount anywhere

Nov 13, 2024 John Aldred

Mini tripods have become increasingly popular over the last few years. They’ve become a versatile and invaluable part of many creators’ kit bags. There are…



Exclusive DIYP report: phone fakes a Hasselblad lens

Nov 13, 2024 David Prochnow

If you are in the market for a Hasselblad phone, you’ll probably end up with a OnePlus unit, as they have a long collaboration with Hassy. The…



Everything you want to know about the FujiFilm GFX ETERNA Cinema Camera

Nov 13, 2024 Dale Campbell

A bit of a surprise announcement from Fujifilm! The GFX ETERNA – a cinema camera with a medium format sensor, putting it to to toe…



Why use a camera instead of your phone… Or the other way around

Nov 12, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

Why use a camera anymore when you can just use your phone? Or why use your phone when you have that expensive camera. Emily from…



Fuji is making its first cinema camera, and it’s got a medium format GFX sensor

Nov 12, 2024 John Aldred

In a surprise announcement, Fujifilm is entering the cinema camera market. But instead of leveraging their APS-C X-Trans sensor tech to make Super35 cameras, they’re…