Reviews

    A Year Later, Does the Canon EOS R50V Still Hold Its Own?

    Jun 24, 2026 Alberto Lima

    For anyone who has considered content creation or hybrid photography, the Canon EOS R50V sits somewhere between an entry-level camera and serious video rig that can also capture still images. It’s one of the most competitively priced cameras to be released in the bast few years and it put Canon in conversations that have long been dominated by Sony and action camera companies like DJI and GoPro. But after one year since its release, is the Canon EOS R50V a camera you should consider buying?

    It’s Retro, it’s Digital, it’s NOT a Miniature Hasselblad 500 C/M, but is it Any Good?

    Jun 24, 2026 David Prochnow

    You’ve got to give Chinese camera manufacturers/designers credit for innovation. From keychain cameras to last year’s hit twin lens reflex digital darling, each attempt at…

    46 Years Later, Yashica FX-D Makes a Killer Come Back as a Mirrorless Wunderkind

    Jun 10, 2026 David Prochnow

    In the 1990s, when Yashica faded to black, it looked like another film camera maker had lost the battle trying to stem the digital tide….

    Ulanzi Waist-Level Viewfinder Sorta Delivers Mirrorless Framing with a Retro Vibe

    Jun 4, 2026 David Prochnow

    You’ll need the “perfect storm” of a camera/lens combination for obtaining a functional use case for the Ulanzi Waist-Level Viewfinder VF01. This well-made flip-up accessory…

    One of the Most Versatile and Powerful Monolights You Can Buy Now – The Godox AD300Pro II

    May 30, 2026 Alberto Lima

    By combining an ultra-portable, travel-friendly form factor with an intuitive color UI, robust color consistency, and high-speed sync, Godox has crafted a light that punches far above its weight class.

    PiXAPRO Studio Gear Review: Nesting Apple Boxes and PiXAPOSE Mat Tested

    May 21, 2026 Alex Baker

    Apple boxes are one of those bits of studio equipment that end up being useful on almost every shoot. They can raise a subject slightly…

    AstrHori AF 85mm F1.8 Mark II Full-frame Lens for L: Reach Out and Touch Something

    Apr 28, 2026 David Prochnow

    Are you looking for a fixed telephoto lens for your full-frame L-Mount camera? Have you considered something from the crowded 75mm to 90mm field (which…

    The Manfrotto ONE Hybrid Replaces Two of My Favourite Tripods

    Apr 24, 2026 John Aldred

    Like most photographers who’ve been doing this for a few years, I have quite the selection of tripods, and I’m quite partial to certain tripods…

    Platypod Bracket & Bounce is the Most Versatile Flash Bracket I’ve Ever Used

    Apr 24, 2026 DeeJay Neilson

    Using on-camera flash is one of those things that can either work really well or completely fall apart depending on the location – and the…

    Camp Snap Fever: Can a Screen-Less Camera Really Go Pro?

    Apr 16, 2026 David Prochnow

    In the growing field of screen-less digital cameras, the camera that started this sensation has decided to add a bit more incentive to hesitant prospective…