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The Best Lenses for the Fujifilm XH2s Under $1,000

I don't think that I've ever seen a Fujifilm camera not be marketed primarily with zoom lenses. But the Fujifilm XH2s is changing that. Every other Fujifilm camera that I've seen has had a prime lens attached to it.

The Best L Mount Lenses for Photographers Who Love Primes

The Leica L Mount is the second oldest full-frame mirrorless autofocus camera mount on the market. It's the home to a bunch of beautiful and pretty unique lenses that are also quite durable. And if you like shooting video on the side, you'll find something here you like.

The Best Nikon Z Lenses for Prime Shooters

There are lots of photographers who love what Nikon does. And if you're a fan of their cameras, then you'll also be a fan of their Z lens lineup. Take what the F-mount has, make it smaller, faster, and more weather-resistant.

The Best Fujifilm Lenses for Those Who Love Primes

We think it's a universal fact that if you shoot Fujifilm, you know that the best Fujifilm lenses are their primes. Fujifilm is used by anyone that really wants a unique look that stands out from the rest.

The Best Canon RF Prime Lenses for Stellar Photos

The Canon RF camera system isn't as full and complete as some others, but it also offers some very unique lens options. Canon tends to make everything in-house, which also means that they're typically not sharing components with other manufacturers.

The Best Disposable Cameras to Get the Beautiful Lo-Fi Look!

The great thing about disposable cameras is that they can give your photos a very nostalgic look. But the even better thing is the excitement that comes with them. You'll shoot your photos and then you'll have to wait for a while to see them.

3 Lenses for the Leica M4 You’re Bound to Love!

The Leica M4 is a camera that has a cult-like following. Of the fully analog Leica cameras, it represents the pinnacle of things while also being very affordable. It's outdone only by the Leica M6 in terms of accruing a following.

The Best Canon RF Lenses Under $500 You’re Bound to Love

There are lots of lenses available for the Canon RF camera system. But lots of the absolute best ones are very expensive. If you're not looking for the best of the best though, there are Canon RF lenses under $500 that are still really great.

Apple Mac Studio with M1 Ultra Review: Insane Power for the Price

Ever since Apple moved to the M1 chip, we’ve consistently lauded the performance improvements we’ve seen. It feels like with each iteration we say “most powerful” or “surprising” in some way, but those are still perhaps the best words to underscore just how impressive the M1 Ultra in the new Mac Studio is.

The Best Leica Lenses for Film Photography

The best thing about the Leica M mount is that it's so old. So many things are possible with that camera mount. But most importantly, it spans from the film days well into digital mirrorless cameras.

The Best Nikon Z Lenses for Portrait Photography

If you shoot portraits and use the Nikon camera system, then you're probably really happy. The colors can be really nice in the right situations. You're also one of those folks that own one of the best Nikon Z lenses for portrait photography.

The Best Nikon Cameras for Photojournalists

Nikon has always been a top player in the camera world. Their cameras have been in the hands of some of the most notable photojournalists over the decades. And with some of their recent moves in the mirrorless camera world, they've gotten even better.

The Best Film SLR Cameras for the New Film Shooter in 2022

The pandemic turned photographers back to film in droves. If you're looking for the best film SLR cameras to choose when you're just getting into film, you've come to the right place. We've reviewed a whole lot of them over the years that we've been around.

Profoto B1X Review: Tough, Powerful, and Worth Every Penny

When Profoto released the cordless, battery-powered B1X monolight in 2017, I was rather skeptical. Why should a company release a new light if it offers mild improvements over the old model? Faster recycling, better battery life, and more modeling lamp output aren’t exactly groundbreaking.

3 of the Best Lenses for the Canon EOS R3 (We Tested Them)

The Canon EOS R3 has been out for a little while now, and we've already reviewed it! It's seriously one of the best cameras you can get, and there are great reasons for that. Besides introducing a few cool innovations, photographers will love the fact that there are so many good lenses for it.

3 Affordable M-Mount Lenses to Adapt to Your Camera

The cool thing about Leica M-mount is how versatile the entire lens lineup is. It's easy to get lots of them used at great prices. But it's also very possible to score M-mount lenses from other manufacturers for extremely affordable prices.

Can the Awesome Canon EOS R Replace Your DSLR?

We sincerely love receiving emails from our readers; especially when we feel that we've helped them and they're curious to learn more. So that's what happened recently with Bryan, who consented to me turning our email into a blog post.

3 Great Leica Lenses to Adapt to L Mount Cameras

The great thing about the Leica L mount is that it's incredibly adaptable. But more than anything else, you can adapt a ton of Leica M-mount lenses onto the camera bodies. Leica has an official adapter that boasts incredible build quality and reliability.

The Best Camera? Our Canon EOS R5 Review Has Been Updated

The Canon EOS R5 is without a doubt, one of the most popular cameras for photographers right now. It has pretty much everything that a professional photographer could really need. Further, there are lots of great lenses available for it.

3 Fantastic Lenses to Adapt To Canon RF Cameras You’ll Love

If you're one of those photographers that owns a Canon DSLR but is afraid to move to mirrorless, you've come to the right place. What we're doing today is something just for you. Got an old Canon EF lens? Well, we're feeding your intentions a bit more.

3 of the Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras

There's a spot in this round-up where you can probably insert DEM TONEZ or something like that. But in reality, portrait lenses for Fujifilm cameras will give you beautiful results. All of these lenses have a few great qualities: nice bokeh, adequate sharpness, and a nice render when it comes to portraiture.

Christopher Frost reviews Canon’s first autofocus lens

Renowned lens reviewer Christopher Frost has posted a review of Canon’s first autofocus lens, the Canon FD 35-70mm f/4 AF. About the Canon FD 35-70mm Read more... The post Christopher Frost reviews Canon’s first autofocus lens appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip.

DXOMark concludes that the Canon EOS R3 is the ‘best low light performer’

The always polarizing DXOMark has released their sensor score for the Canon EOS R3, and it’s the highest for any Canon camera in their database Read more... The post DXOMark concludes that the Canon EOS R3 is the ‘best low light performer’ appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip.

Review: Canon EOS R3 by The Digital Picture

Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Canon EOS R3. Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless camera which began shipping last week. Bryan’s closing thoughts Read more.

Review: Canon EOS R3 final review by DPReviewTV

Chris and Jordan from DPReviewTV have completed their final review of the Canon EOS R3. I suspect that we’re going to see more reviews in Read more... The post Review: Canon EOS R3 final review by DPReviewTV appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip.

A Guide to Picking the Leica 35mm Lens You’ve Wanted

If you're looking for a Leica 35mm lens, then we've got some great news for you. We've reviewed all of them! The M-mount is a mystery for so many photographers. It gets scoffed at very wrongfully when it's highly capable.

3 Neutral Density Filters Photographers Will Love

The neutral density filter is one of the handiest tools that any photographer can have. They're especially useful for landscape photographers, seascape shooters, and anyone that shoots in bright sunlight.

The Best Medium Format Cameras We’ve Reviewed (2021)

Medium format is becoming more and more attainable by modern photographers. It's also not necessarily just for portraits and landscapes. You can photograph events and photojournalistic assignments with medium format now.

Review: Canon’s PowerShot G1 is Still a Joy to Shoot With After 21 Years

21 years ago Canon put everything it could think of into a compact camera aimed at enthusiasts who couldn’t stretch to a DSLR or simply wanted something more portable. The result was the PowerShot G1, launched towards the end of the year 2000, costing $1,100, and the first in an enormously popular series that’s still […]

We’ve Updated Our Leica M10R Review. It’s Amazing

We've done another update to our Leica M10R review, and you should totally go check it out. It's now being awarded the Editor's Choice award and five stars. For sure, this has to be the most unique full-frame sensor camera we've tested.

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DJI FPV Review: A Racing Drone for the Non-Racing Pilot

When I first heard DJI was bringing the FPV drone to market, I was excited but also a bit skeptical. Even though DJI’s history in the consumer drone market is second to none, the company’s offerings to the FPV market are a bit of a mixed bag coming from the perspective of a pilot from […]

Yes, the M1 MacBook Pro Really is THAT Good

Right before Christmas, PetaPixel published its review of the M1 Macbook Pro, heaping praise upon the new computer, saying it was “much further ahead than anybody expected. ” That review isn’t alone: in this 17.

Lensbaby Omni Color Expansion Pack Review: Adding Foreground Interest

For those that have followed my work for a while, you’ll know that I love to show a sense of depth to my images. Sure we can all shoot wide-open (f/2.8 for example) to get that shallow depth of field, but nothing beats the depth of showing not only a separation between subject and background, […]

Hands On with the 13-Inch MacBook Pro: Half the Update We Wanted

Earlier this week, Apple released the latest iteration of the 13-inch MacBook Pro. And while the update came with some very welcome additions, many felt that it was a half-step: a refresh rather than a redesign, like we saw with the 16-inch MacBook Pro earlier this year. Now that we have one in hand, we […]

Review: The DJI Mavic Air 2 is a Good Drone with Consumer-Level Caveats

I love drones, but I don’t love the stereotypes, stigmas, attention, and negativity that comes with them. I’ve been flying since the Phantom 4, so I got into it right as the wild west of drone flying was coming to an end, and restrictions and regulations were being rolled out. Now several years after that, […]

First Impressions: The Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS is a Solid Performer

Though it might seem less popular than other systems (probably due to marketing), the L Mount Alliance is producing some of the best full-frame lenses currently available. In this case, Panasonic Lumix worked in tandem with their buddies at Leica to release their second 70-200mm lens for full-frame systems: the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm […]

A 3.5-Year Review of the $4K Leica Q

If there’s a fundamental flaw with product reviews, it’s the typically short duration that reviewers have with the item before hitting a publishing deadline or needing to return the product to the manufacturer.

A Pro Photographer’s Review of the Leica M10-D

Could you and would you shoot with a digital camera without an LCD screen that costs and arm and a leg? I spent two days in Singapore wandering the streets with the Leica M10-D and here are my thoughts.

A Close Look at the Quality of iPhone 8 Plus RAW Photos

A few weeks back I ran some tests on the RAW files taken with the latest iPad Pro. Frankly, I was pretty impressed, the quality was indeed considerably better than what’s possible on my “soon to be replaced iPhone 6S Plus”.

First Impressions: My First Week with the Canon M5

It’s been a week now since I first got my Canon M5 and I can honestly say I’m in love. From its first announcement, I was intrigued by it, but I had the M3 and it seemed too soon to upgrade. I had convinced myself I could at least wait a few months until I […]

First Impressions: Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art

If you've ever wanted a really solid wide angle zoom lens arguably the best option for many years was the Nikon 14-24mm f2. 8 or the Canon 16-35mm f2. 8 L. But the new Sigma 12-24mm f4 Art lens is looking to challenge the offerings from both of those companies by also incorporating a bit of weather sealing and making the price more affordable.

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This Bronica Camera Shoots Vertical Images When You Hold It Normally

The scourge of vertical video was many years away when Bronica released the RF645 in the year 2000, but this medium format rangefinder was obviously ahead of its time. Unlike most cameras, when you hold the RF645 in “normal” orientation, you’ll capture a vertical portrait orientation image.

I Worked with the Canon 1D X Mark III for Two Days

Last month, as a Canon Ambassador, I had the opportunity to try out the new DSLR flagship camera, the Canon 1D X Mark III, for 2 days. This is neither a technical review nor a test report. The video above will show you how I worked with the new camera. I’m not going to cover […]

Review: Is the 7artisans 50mm f/1.1 an Affordable Noctilux or No Luck?

Is it too good to be true? A cheap M mount lens that goes all the way to f/1.1? Does the $369 7artisans 50mm f/1.1 lens belongs in the bargain bin or on your camera? From what I have been reading on forums and reviews sites, people either think this lens is brilliant OR the […]

Nikon D850 Best DSLR Ever, Gets First Full 100 Score at DxOMark

The Nikon D850 was just awarded the first full 100 overall score ever given out to a DSLR by the testing lab DxOMark. The D850 now sits alone in the top spot on the camera leaderboard, with the full-frame mirrorless Sony a7R II sitting at #2 with a score of 98. This is the first […]

Hands On With the New DJI Spark

Now that DJI’s new mini Spark drone has been officially announced, the early reviews are starting to appear. Photo industry personality Kai Wong got his hands on a pre-release prototype, and his video provides a great early look at the drone.

Fujifilm Medium Format GFX 50S First Impressions

Wow. I typically have more to say in my first paragraph, but this camera blew me away and “wow” is one of the best ways to portray my first reactions. I was fortunate to test out the medium format Fujifilm GFX 50s for a week starting a few days before the new year. What a […]