Affordable M-Mount Lens Reviewed
This review focuses on an affordable lens designed for M-Mount cameras.
Archive Edition
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Vanguard launches the Alta Sky 69, a massive camera backpack designed for extensive gear, alongside a smaller Alta Sky 52 model. Meanwhile, a review highlights an affordable M-Mount lens, offering a cost-effective option for rangefinder enthusiasts. The community is also debating favorite photography-themed movies, with titles like Rear Window and Spider-Man 2 in contention. Keep an eye on the Rollei 35's design history, a testament to compact camera innovation.
Gear
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DPReview's April Challenge Celebrates Film Photography
DPReview's April Editor's photo challenge theme was "Film Photography," encouraging a return to analog roots.
Rollei 35
Designer Heinz Waaske conceived the Rollei 35, a compact full-frame 35mm camera, in his own time while working at Wirgin, aiming to compete with smaller cameras by focusing on size rather than film format.
Rediscovering Ancient Lens-Free Imaging
Pinhole photography, also known as camera obscura, is a technique with roots over 2,500 years old, predating modern lenses.
Camera backpacks don't get much bigger than this!
Vanguard has released the Alta Sky 69, a large camera backpack capable of holding a gripped camera with a...
Reviews
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Beginner Drone Choice
DJI has introduced the Lito series, which emphasizes camera capabilities with a 3-axis gimbal and extended flight times, directly competing with the Neo 2.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
This guide addresses frequent mistakes made by photographers on safari, aiming to help enthusiasts capture better wildlife images.
Four Years Later in Wedding Photography
John Branch IV shares his four-year experience using the Fujifilm X-T5 for wedding photography, evaluating its 40-megapixel APS-C sensor, which offers significant cropping flexibility.
Five Photo Editors Compared Using a Single Landscape Image
Anthony Morganti demonstrates editing a single landscape image using Lightroom Classic and five competing photo editing applications: Luminar Neo, ON1 Photo RAW 2026, DxO PhotoLab 9, and Radiant Photo 2.
Originality in a Hotspot Location
His experience searching for original shots in a well-frequented location while using the OM-1 MKII camera.
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD
Matt Gonzalez provides a hands-on review of the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD.
Tutorials
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Nigel Danson Shares Woodland Photography Composition Tips
In this video, Nigel Danson provides practical advice for woodland photography, emphasizing composition techniques.
Sean Tucker Leads Street Photography Masterclass in York
This video documents a street photography masterclass led by Sean Tucker in York, England.
Opinion
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Full-Frame DSLRs Offer Comparable Image Quality to Mirrorless
While mirrorless cameras offer advanced technology like faster autofocus and better video capabilities, full-frame DSLRs remain highly capable for image output.
Intentionality Comes From Within
Photographer Jesse Senko challenges the myth that shooting film automatically leads to greater intentionality.
News
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Poll Seeks Favorite Photography-Themed Movies
A poll has been created to gather community favorites among photography-themed movies, acknowledging that such films are more numerous than commonly perceived.
Industry
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Hasselblad X2D II 100C Wins TIPA Award for Best Medium Format Camera
The Hasselblad X2D II 100C has received a TIPA World Award for Best Medium Format Camera, adding to its previous DGP Imaging Award.