Australian company 3D Film Parts has unveiled two new tools aimed at making life easier for filmmakers and camera crews: a free digital camera report app called SmartLog and a proof-of-concept electronic clapperboard known as the Smart Slate P4. [Read More]
Godox has announced the Lux Junior II, an updated version of its retro-inspired compact flash that introduces a new dual-axis design for more flexible bounce flash photography in both horizontal and vertical orientations. [Read More]
Whenever a new autofocus-equipped cinema lens is announced, I always have mixed feelings. While I often find autofocus extremely useful, the manual focus experience inevitably suffers compared to a mechanically coupled manual focus lens. When they were first teased, I was told that this would not be a problem with the new Sigma Cine Zoom […]
A good, versatile zoom is often the first lens photographers recommend after a camera kit lens, and for good reason. Covering everything from wide-angle landscapes to portraits and everyday photography, these versatile lenses handle travel and street photography, as well as events, wildlife, and video. [Read More]
Reto, the company behind the viral Kodak Charmera and the surprisingly excellent Snapic A1, has announced the EC35 film camera, an “everyday carry” compact designed to be eye-catching and simple to use. [Read More]
I love the 85mm focal length. I feel that when I walk down the street, the 85mm look is closest to the way I see the world. It’s a great focal length for portrait work, shallow depth of field, and general street photography. [Read More]
Yesterday, SmallRig announced the Professional Outdoor Backpack (25L) 6521 that advertises an “innovative” interior that promises to hold dividers in place via a hook-and-loop system. That sounds great, but the innovation wasn’t SmallRig’s — it was Hasselblad’s. [Read More]
Lomography has announced the Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera Half Frame, a new, more economical take on the company’s classic accessible 35mm film camera. [Read More]
SmallRig has announced the Professional Outdoor Backpack (25L) 6521, a camera backpack that stands out with an innovative interior divider system designed to better protect camera gear while hiking, traveling, and shooting on location. Rather than relying solely on traditional padded dividers, the backpack incorporates anti-drop baffle flaps that help keep cameras, lenses, and other […]
Cosina had a very busy CP+ 2026 this February, showing off early examples of numerous new Voigtländer lenses, including the APO-Lanthar f/4 Close Focus VM-Mount lens. This distinct new prime has now been fully revealed ahead of its August launch. [Read More]
