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Sony to Canon: David Lynch’s Personal Cameras Hit the Auction
Published: June 15, 2025 04:00
Are you someone who loves cameras? Are you a fan of iconic director David Lynch? Would you like to achieve a blend of the two this year? Then you have come to the right place. A new auction, titled David Lynch Collections, will take place this month, where…
The Top 3 Alternatives to Adobe Lightroom
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/14/the-top-3-alternatives-to-adobe-lightroom/
Published: June 14, 2025 10:00
Over the past few years, Adobe has introduced changes that have only hurt photographers. From AI-driven tech to the incessant price hike, the company is only looking to make a profit instead of improving its portfolio. Per reports, the company has…
Vote for The Best Camera Brand For Professionals in 2025
Published: June 14, 2025 07:00
When it comes to photography, one's gear is quite significant for the kind of images one wishes to make. If one is a professional photographer, then they need the best equipment to meet their demands. But when it comes down to making a decision, one has to…
This Trick is a Breath of Fresh Air for Portrait Photography
Published: June 14, 2025 04:00
Here on the site, I've given tips before about using your breathing to control how still your body is when you're shooting a photo. But did you also know that if you're shooting a portrait of someone, having them control their breathing also helps out…
A Discount Every Photographer Will Want
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/13/a-discount-every-photographer-will-want/
Published: June 13, 2025 19:00
Capture One is discounted for members! The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’re offering you now is even better. Don’t worry — if you had a membership, we…
Are the Profoto B20 and B30 Worth Their High Prices?
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/13/are-the-profoto-b20-and-b30-worth-their-high-prices/
Published: June 13, 2025 16:00
Profoto has been one of the go-to brands for professional photographers for their varying needs. Whether it is soft boxes, monolights, LED lights, or flashes, the company offers something special for everyone. Adding to this list is the newly launched…
How to Protect Your Camera Gear from Tariff Issues
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/13/how-to-protect-your-camera-gear-tariffs/
Published: June 13, 2025 13:00
Did you know that we've got an insurance program? It's free for professional and amateur photographers alike to get a quote! We're giving you more than the competition can in different ways! Here's a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens…
5 Compact Cameras Gen Z is Obsessing Over
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/13/5-compact-cameras-gen-z-is-obsessing-over/
Published: June 13, 2025 10:00
The rise of compact cameras has led to the revival of various models launched in the last two or so decades. While some names that many Gen Z or Gen Alpha are purchasing today were once quite popular, there are some models that were less well-known that…
Has Canon Finally Cracked the Code on Weather-Sealing for Zooms?
Published: June 13, 2025 07:00
Zoom lenses are having the best moment in the world of photography. Everyone wants to get one, as it allows people to combine varied focal lengths in one lens. However, while modern zoom lenses have an internal zoom, there are zooms whose lens barrel…
7Artisans Launches An Affordable Tilt-Shift Lens For Just $226
Published: June 13, 2025 04:00
In a world of standard lenses, a tilt-shift is a great option to get magical photographs in-camera. Whether you are into portraits, urban landscapes, or architecture, a tilt-shift lens can help you get images that stand out from the crowd, without having…
The Best 3 Nikon Mirrorless Lenses For Bird Photography
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/12/the-best-3-nikon-mirrorless-lenses-for-bird-photography/
Published: June 12, 2025 19:00
Nikon has some of the most advanced cameras and lenses on the market. From fast speed devices like the Z9 to more budget cameras with great performance like the Z6 III, Nikon offers something for everyone. Similarly, the company has a wide range of lenses…
The Most Useless Race Street Photographers Fall For
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/12/the-most-useless-race-street-photographers-fall-for/
Published: June 12, 2025 16:00
If you've become a street photographer of some sort, then I'm pretty sure that you're doing this and thinking that social media is the pinnacle of your photography career. But it really isn't. Beyond that, you can network to have people buy your prints,…
Is the Leica 28-70mm f2.8 a Better Sigma Lens?
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/12/is-the-leica-28-70mm-f2-8-a-better-sigma-lens/
Published: June 12, 2025 13:00
Leica has multiple exceptional lenses in its portfolio. For instance, the Noctilux lens series is known for its bright, beautiful aperture of f0.95. The Summilux is a standard or wide-angle lens for M mount cameras with an f1.4 aperture, while Elmar became…
How to Shoot Your Best Photos with a Point and Shoot
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/12/how-to-shoot-your-best-photos-with-a-point-and-shoot/
Published: June 12, 2025 10:00
The big trend is point-and-shoot cameras -- and everyone's getting one. I mean, why not? You can have both a companion camera that you actually want to bring with you and an upgrade from your phone in one device. And every time that you bring one out,…
Why Twin-lens Reflex Cameras Are Perfect in This Age
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/12/why-twin-lens-reflex-cameras-are-perfect-in-this-age/
Published: June 12, 2025 07:00
Whether one lives to accept it or not, the photo industry has hit a plateau. Today, we have the best of the best cameras, lenses, nd lighting equipment available, something that we didn't imagine a decade or two ago. From a compact medium format camera to…
Is Street Photography Collaboration or Documentary?
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/12/is-street-photography-collaboration-or-documentary/
Published: June 12, 2025 04:00
If you take someone's portrait, it's very well understood that you're collaborating with that person. Today's content creators often just shoot at 20 frames a second while a model moves in front of there camera. But if you're a real photographer, you're…
This New Manfrotto Tripod is Perfect for Hybrid Content Creators
Published: June 11, 2025 19:00
With the boon of hybrid creators, many companies are looking to find a streamlined solution to meet their diverse needs. Manfrotto is one such company that is looking to cater to this need with the launch of its new tripod, the Manfrotto ONE Hybrid.…
JollyLook’s Instant Square Film Backs Are Coming to Mamiya’s RB67 This Summer
Published: June 11, 2025 16:00
JollyLook has announced pre-orders for Instax film backs for Mamiya medium-format cameras. Are you ready to bring Instax whimsy to your RB67?
Why Did Fujifilm File a Full Frame Lens Patent?
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/11/why-did-fujifilm-file-a-full-frame-lens-patent/
Published: June 11, 2025 13:00
Fujifilm has been having a great year so far. The company has launched two cameras, their sales have been quite successful last year, and more photographers are looking to shift to their medium format cameras. The company is also set to launch a new gear…
Your Lenses are More Important Than Your Camera
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/11/your-lenses-are-more-important-than-your-camera/
Published: June 11, 2025 10:00
For over 15 years, the Phoblographer has been saying a very important thing: your lenses are more important than your camera. To this day, we continue to test new lenses on old cameras to give photographers an idea of what it's like to use them with older…
6 Best Cameras for Photojournalism Under $2500
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/11/6-best-cameras-for-photojournalism-under-2500/
Published: June 11, 2025 07:00
The role of a photojournalist is to document the true events, in all honesty, and showcase them to their viewers. Thus, in photojournalism, one's personal opinions take a back seat, with objectivity being at the center of the creation. But while one works…
I Did the Impossible and Shot Photos of the Stars Over a Big City
Published: June 11, 2025 04:00
I did well in high school biology class. But perhaps the greatest thing that I learned from that teacher was that anything is possible in life -- it's just not always highly probable. Lots of photographers say that you can't photograph stars in NYC because…
Will the Canon R6 III Feature More Megapixels?
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/10/will-the-canon-r6-iii-feature-more-megapixels/
Published: June 10, 2025 19:00
The Canon R6 series has been quite popular amongst content creators, professional photographers, and serious enthusiasts. The Canon R6 II has been quite a workhorse in this domain, with features such as Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Hybrid Auto mode…
TTArtisan Launches a Fun On-Camera Flash For Just $29!
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/10/ttartisan-launches-a-fun-on-camera-flash-for-just-29/
Published: June 10, 2025 16:00
Flash photography is quite an interesting genre in itself. From crisp portraits to colorful street images to events such as runway and concerts, a good flash can help you get the best of the moment in the nick of time. While there is a variety of flash to…
Leica Users, This 50mm Third-Party Lens Could be For You
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/10/leica-users-this-50mm-third-party-lens-could-be-for-you/
Published: June 10, 2025 13:00
Third-party lens manufacturers have been releasing various options for Leica users. Companies like Sigma, TTArtisan, Thypoch, Dr Ding, Meike, Astrhori, and more have some great offerings, which cost a quarter or less than the original Leica lenses. This…
Fujifilm X Half Review: Is This the Best Camera for Women?
Published: June 10, 2025 10:00
The Fujifilm X Half is one of the very first cameras that did something completely different for me as a reviewer of over 15 years. For the first time ever, every single woman that I’ve been around in the past week or so of testing has been incredibly…
Top 3 OM System Cameras for Bird Photography
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/10/top-3-om-system-cameras-for-bird-photography/
Published: June 10, 2025 07:00
Many bird photographers prefer the OM System for its design, durability, features, and extra reach. The company makes some of the strongest cameras, with features such as computational photography adding to its appeal. If you are someone who wants to buy a…
Laowa 15mm f4.5 Macro Review: Not Done by an Influence
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/10/laowa-15mm-f4-5-macro-review-not-done-by-an-influence/
Published: June 10, 2025 04:00
The Laowa 15mm f4.5 Macro is quite a fascinating choice. You see, this isn’t the company’s first 15mm lens. Laowa also has a 15mm f4.5 Zero Distortion Tilt-shift, a 15mm f2, and a 15mm f4 macro — the latter is something we stated to be, “…true thing of…
Zenit’s 50mm Leica M-Mount Lens Is Perfect for Bokeh Lovers
Published: June 9, 2025 19:00
We have often seen a large number of third-party lenses originating from Japan and China, with some options being created in South Korea and Russia. The latter countries are homes to companies like Samyang and Zenit, both of which are trying to carve a…
The JGIPL DC101 4K Digital Camera Review: Can a $60 Digital Camera be Enough for Your Next Trip?
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/09/jgipl-dc-101-digital-disposable-camera-review/
Published: June 9, 2025 16:00
In the last decade, social sharing, smartphones, and “the feed” have all turned everyday photography into a disposable commodity. And while there is still a need for serious equipment for “serious” photography, most people will do just fine without all…
Sigma Patents Two Telephoto Lenses for Wildlife Photographers
Published: June 9, 2025 13:00
Sigma has been growing its telephoto range, with the most recent addition being the 300-600mm f4 Sports announcement. However, the world is trying to step ahead, with 800mm being the new norm. Tamron reportedly has been working on its 200-800mm lens, with…
Colorsuite Might be the Most Important Backup Tool for Lightroom Users
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/09/colorsuite-app-review/
Published: June 9, 2025 10:00
Have you ever been in front of your computer, waiting for Lightroom to fire up? Normally, this process takes a few seconds at worst, taking you to the familiar interface. Still, sometimes, you’ll be greeted with an error message saying that your catalog…
The 4 Best Compact Cameras Under $1500
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/09/the-4-best-compact-cameras-under-1500/
Published: June 9, 2025 07:00
Compact cameras are ideal for many photographers. They are small, easy to use, and inconspicuous in many settings. With the newfound interest in compact cameras, it is becoming quite challenging to find good devices that are also affordable. If you want to…
7 Tips to Capture Perfect Black and White Images
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/09/7-tips-to-capture-perfect-black-and-white-images/
Published: June 9, 2025 04:00
Every photographer at least once in their lives has dabbled with black and white photography. Some may have discovered this in photography schools or while reading about analogue photography, while others continue to be inspired by renowned photographers…
Can a Promaster Monopod Outdo A Tripod For Long Exposures?
Published: June 8, 2025 10:00
Let me preface this piece by stating that Promaster never stated that their air-cushioned monopod could ever be a replacement for a traditional tripod. Nor did they state that this could be as good or better than in-camera image stabilization. But with…
What Was the Best Camera of 2024? Vote Now
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/08/what-was-the-best-camera-of-2024-vote-now/
Published: June 8, 2025 07:00
The year 2024 was quite exciting for gear enthusiasts. We saw exceptional launches from the big players, such as Sony, Canon, and Nikon, but also smaller manufacturers such as Pentax. There were some cameras that truly surprised us with their innovation…
Sigma Lens Prices Climb 10% as Tariffs Come Into Effect
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/06/08/sigma-lens-prices-climb-10-as-tariffs-come-into-effect/
Published: June 8, 2025 04:00
Tariffs have been quite a challenge for many manufacturers around the world. Despite the 90-day pause, many countries have to pay a standard 10% tariff on their goods being sold in the US, with China standing at 30%. This led to the rise of the camera and…