Gear

Thypoch expands Simera lens series with a new 50mm f/1.4 for Leica M

Aug 20, 2024 John Aldred

Thypoch isn’t a name that anyone had heard of a couple of years ago. They entered the market in September 2023 with a clear focus…



The beauty of imperfection: Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 review

Aug 20, 2024 Kyle Cong

When it comes to lenses, there are 2 cults among photographers. One is chasing technical perfection. The other cherishes character and artistic expression. One can’t…



Godox Cube-S is a tiny wireless smartphone mic with 300 metres of range

Aug 19, 2024 John Aldred

Godox has launched another wireless microphone system. This time, it’s the Godox Cube-S ($55-119). It’s available as a single or twin transmitter kit in both…



Watch: Photographer confronts people who stole his $25,000+ camera gear

Aug 19, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Photographer Benj Haisch was on the tail end of a family vacation through Scandinavia when his world turned upside down. His precious photo gear was…



Godox Knowled MG1200R LED pumps out 1200W of RGB colour

Aug 19, 2024 John Aldred

Godox has announced a new RGB version of its Knowled MG1200 LED light. The Godox MG1200R ($4990) is a 1200-watt LED light with a wide…



One lens that could rule the world

Aug 19, 2024 David Prochnow

So, you’ve been waiting since 1930 for the perfect lens to mount on your threaded flange Leica 1(C) camera. Variously named the Leica screw mount,…



First Look at OBSBOT Talent All-In-One Monitor

Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

Video switchers have become all the rage over the last few years. No longer content with just shoving our camera into an Elgato Cam Link,…



SmallRig’s new Wireless Follow Focus Kit provides low-budget remote control

Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

SmallRig has announced its new Wireless Follow Focus Kit (Lite), or “4296”, to avoid confusion in the SmallRig lineup. It’s a low-budget kit at only…



Do you need a monopod? Yes, and this is when

Aug 14, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Unlike a tripod, a monopod offers a single point of support for your camera. But if you’re new to photography or just used to using…



Tilta expands lineup with BT03 tabletop tripod and VT05 travel video tripod

Aug 12, 2024 John Aldred

Tilta’s a relative latecomer to the world of tripods. After entering the tripod market only a few months ago, the company is already expanding its…