TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air Lens for Compact Mirrorless Cameras
TTArtisan has released the AF 17mm f/1.8 Air, a new lightweight prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras with X-Mount and E-Mount.
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Friday, April 10, 2026
Viltrox is set to introduce several new L-mount lenses at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, reinforcing its commitment to the mount. The company, which recently released its first L-mount lens, the AF 16mm F1. Elsewhere, The Panasonic Lumix ZS300 (ZS300 in the US, TZ300 elsewhere) is a compact travel zoom camera designed to complement smartphone photography. It boasts a 1-inch, 20.1MP sensor and a powerful 15x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24-360mm. Separately, A decade-long satellite study found that global light pollution increased by 16% between 2014 and 2022, presenting a significant challenge for astrophotographers.
Gear
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Peak Design Surveys Users on a New L-Bracket
Peak Design is gathering user feedback as it explores a new L-bracket for photographers.
Hyena Portrait Wins Close Up Photographer of the Year
Photographer Willem Kruger won the Close Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) competition's 'Death & Decay' themed challenge with his image 'Hyena Portrait Zebra'.
Insta360 Snap Enhances Smartphone Selfies with External Touchscreen
Insta360 has introduced the Insta360 Snap, a 3.5-inch touchscreen accessory designed for content creators.
Jack Wang Shares Essential Camera Gear Kept After Purge
Jack Wang, a photographer, shares his experience of spending a significant amount on camera gear and...
Sony a7 Full Spectrum Conversion Offers New Infrared Possibilities
Photographer Jason Friend explored a full spectrum converted Sony a7 camera, which replaces the sensor's...
Adobe MotionStream AI Offers Real-Time Video Generation Control
Adobe is developing MotionStream, an experimental AI video creator that provides users with real-time control...
Viltrox Teases New L-Mount Lenses and Cine Line Expansion
Viltrox is set to introduce several new L-mount lenses at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, reinforcing its...
Samuel Bouret Demonstrates Accessible Flash Photography Techniques
Samuel Bouret, in a demonstration for Adorama, proves that flash photography is accessible to all skill...
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary looks to be another hit from the company
The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens, tested on an APS-C Fujifilm X-S20, provides a 22.5mm full-frame...
Mastering Dance Photography
Lindsay Adler's practical guide to dance photography emphasizes understanding how a dancer's movement...
Canon Prioritizes Accessible Compact Cameras Over High-Resolution Models
Canon executives have clarified their strategy for compact cameras, emphasizing accessibility and usability...
Photographer Climbs Washington Peaks With Sony Camera
Photographer Scott Kranz embarked on a two-season endeavor to climb and photograph Washington's 100 highest...
Nikon D700 vs. D3x
The video compares two high-end F-mount CCD DSLRs: the Nikon D700 and the Nikon D3x.
Reviews
10 stories
Kodak Portra Film Reimagined in Black and White
A hands-on exploration of Kodak Portra film, specifically examining its performance when developed for black and white images.
Canon Explorer Vanessa Joy's Top 3 RF Lenses for Weddings
Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy highlights her preferred Canon RF lenses for capturing weddings.
Pocketable Camera with Powerful 15x Zoom
The Panasonic Lumix ZS300 (ZS300 in the US, TZ300 elsewhere) is a compact travel zoom camera designed to complement smartphone photography.
Compact Film Cameras See Unexpected Revival
The compact film camera, long thought to be a relic of the past due to the rise of smartphones and declining film use, is seeing a surprising comeback.
Camera Conspiracies Questions Toneh's Relevance
The video from Camera Conspiracies, titled 'Is Toneh Dead?', delves into the current standing of the Toneh...
Viltrox Air Series Lenses
This review from Dylan Goldby examines Viltrox's Air Series lenses, offering a practical, hands-on...
Fujifilm X100VI
After 365 days with the Fujifilm X100VI, Gerard Needham offers a candid review of the camera.
Nikon's New (Retro) Universe! Artemis
Russ & Loz Productions provides a hands-on review of Nikon's new Artemis camera, exploring its retro-inspired...
Filmmaker Prefers Panasonic GH7 Over S1 Mark II After Six Months
After six months of using both the Panasonic Lumix GH7 and S1 Mark II, filmmaker Nigel Barros consistently...
I Sold a Camera to Buy This — Ricoh GR IV Monochrome First Look
Hunter Hart provides an initial hands-on review of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera.
Tutorials
1 stories
When to Fire a Photography Client
Photographers may need to fire clients who cost more in unbilled hours, emotional drain, and lost opportunities than their fees cover.
Opinion
3 stories
Photographing a 24-Hour Race
Photographing the Rolex 24 at Daytona presents unique challenges, including balancing corporate client needs with capturing race action.
Street Photography Benefits from Compact Camera Options
The street photography genre would benefit from a wider selection of compact camera options.
Canon's Unspoken Claims Under Scrutiny
The video from Ordinary Filmmaker delves into the phenomenon of unverified claims circulating about Canon cameras.
News
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Artemis II Captures Stunning Lunar and Earth Views
The Artemis II mission, the first human voyage to the Moon in over 50 years, involved extensive photography, with the crew capturing an estimated 10,000 images.
Kodak Pixpro Cameras Lead Japan's Budget Market
The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 and C1 continue to be Japan's most popular budget compact cameras, consistently ranking high on sales charts.
AI-Generated Fakes Undermine Claims of Fake Artemis II Footage
Viral photos and videos circulating online, which claim that Artemis II footage is fake, have been identified as AI-generated fakes themselves.
Global Light Pollution Rises 16%
A decade-long satellite study found that global light pollution increased by 16% between 2014 and 2022, presenting a significant challenge for astrophotographers.