Canon is well aware of the requests to see third-party lenses that are equipped with autofocus, like those made by Sigma or Tamron, on its mirrorless RF mount, and while nothing is set in stone yet, the company is in active discussions to make it a reality. [Read More]
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Back in August, we spent a bit of time reading between the lines about a “retro” influences Canon camera from comments made by a Canon executive. This topic was brought up in response to the hype around Nikon's Zf retro camera body. canonrumors.com »
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Third-party repair company iFixit announced an abrupt end to its collaboration with Galaxy smartphone maker Samsung last week. [Read More]
For a long time, third-party optics usually meant compromise somewhere, but in 2024, does that apply anymore? Is it possible for a photographer to be perfectly happy shooting with, for example, Sigma lenses and nothing else? [Read More]
Many camera manufacturers choose to support, or at least turn a blind eye to, third-party lens makers. Some even wholeheartedly embrace them. However, Canon has infamously taken a stance to deny third-party manufacturers access to its RF mount.
A camera producing an error when photographers use unofficial third-party batteries isn't anything new. However, reports of possible digital rights management (DRM) being used in Nikon batteries, at least with its new Z8 camera, is worth taking a closer look at. [Read More]
Canon has said the quiet part out loud: it doesn't want you to spend any of your money on anything other than Canon products. This is a huge mistake, and I'm pleading that the company rethink this strategy. [Read More]
Have you found yourself wishing your Apple Watch had a camera? The developers of the Wristcam seem like they did, as their device integrates two cameras into an Apple-certified strap that can be controlled via an Apple Watch app.