Archive Edition

Sunday, July 12, 2026

GoPro's founder is personally lending the company $20 million as it seeks a buyer amid financial distress. Meanwhile, a look back reveals the Epson R-D1 as the true first digital rangefinder, predating Leica. In gear comparisons, the Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 Mk II is assessed against its predecessor, and the Canon R8, Nikon Z5 II, and Lumix S9 are pitted against each other for travel photography. Keep an eye on potential shifts in the action camera market and early digital rangefinder history.

Gear

4 stories

Epson R-D1

The Epson R-D1, released in March 2004, is recognized as the first commercially produced digital rangefinder camera, preceding Leica's M8.

Reviews

10 stories

Reviews

Canon R8

James Reader provides a hands-on review comparing the Canon R8, Nikon Z5 II, and Lumix S9 as potential travel cameras.

Field Notes

1 stories

Opinion

5 stories

News

5 stories

Industry

1 stories