Affordable Cine Lenses Exceed Expectations
A selection of budget-friendly cine lenses that defy their low cost with impressive optical quality and build.
Archive Edition
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Vivo X300 Ultra emerges as a serious video contender, challenging the iPhone with its impressive capabilities. Meanwhile, Lomography updates its Petzval 55mm f/1.7 with improved usability, trading its gold aesthetic for a practical metal body and focus coupling. The rising cost of photography gear and the emergence of ultra-compact POV cameras for vloggers are also notable trends. Keep an eye on how these new smartphone video features and wearable cameras evolve.
Gear
6 stories
Tiny Wearable POV Cameras for Action and Lifestyle Recording
A new category of ultra-compact, wearable POV cameras, some as small as a pill and featuring magnetic clips, offers an alternative to traditional action cameras for vloggers and lifestyle recording.
Lomography Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Gets Practical Redesign
Christopher Frost reviews the redesigned Lomography Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Bokeh Control Lens, which now includes focus coupling and a geared focus ring for improved usability.
Understanding Actuations Before Buying
David Bergman explains that camera shutter actuations, the physical movement of the mechanical shutter, are often misunderstood when buying used cameras.
Sony Alpha 7R VI's 67MP Empowers Wildlife Photography Workflow
Wildlife photographer Hannah Rheaume has found a transformative advantage in using the Sony Alpha 7R VI,...
Really Right Stuff Launches More Affordable Carbon Fiber Tripods
Premium camera support system manufacturer Really Right Stuff (RRS) has unveiled its new Core Line, a...
Reviews
3 stories
Vivo X300 Ultra is my new favorite Android phone for video
This entry is a roundup post rather than a single reported article.
Viltrox Lens Cut in Half Still Captures Full Images
Viltrox showcased its premium AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens by cutting it lengthwise at a trade show.
Wildlife Photography in Urbanized Flemish Canals
Contrary to the instinct to seek remote wilderness, compelling wildlife subjects can be found in highly developed areas.
Opinion
1 stories
Teleconverters offer increased focal length but often compromise image quality
Teleconverters are presented as a false economy in photography, despite their appeal for adding reach to existing lenses.
News
3 stories
Photographer Details Demanding Milky Way Shoot Above Aoraki
Astrophotographer Owain Scullion's pursuit of an award-winning Milky Way image above Aoraki, New Zealand, presented significant challenges, including navigating steep, rocky, and snow-covered terrain in winter...
Photography Contests Open for Submissions This June
This article highlights ten international photography contests with open calls for submissions between June and December 2026.
GoPro Faces Substantial Doubt About Its Future
GoPro has recently communicated to investors and regulators that new market forces are creating substantial doubt regarding the company's future.
Industry
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How Expensive Has It Become to Be a Photographer These Days?
No, these weren't the usual camera finds, but rather 16-year-old photography magazines, specifically the now-shuttered Shutterbug and the still-active Professional Photographer.