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Fujifilm Introduces the X Half: A Modern Take on the Half-Frame Camera
05/22, 01:00 EDT Fujifilm has officially launched the long-awaited X Half, a compact digital camera inspired by classic half-frame film cameras. Designed to blend vintage charm with modern functionality, the X Half is lightweight, feature-packed, and aimed at users who want to document their lives with a dedicated camera... (more)

Sony to Raise Prices in the U.S. Starting May 19 Due to Tariffs
05/16, 13:10 EDT Sony is preparing to raise prices on several of its products in the United States starting May 19, 2025, in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports. A report from Photo Rumors confirms that the Sony FE 400-800mm F/6.3-8 G OSS lens was among the first affected, with its price... (more)

Sony Registers Two New Cameras — One May Feature a Tilting EVF
05/15, 14:22 EDT It’s been a while since Sony last announced a new camera, but that may be about to change. Recent reports reveal that Sony has registered two upcoming, unannounced camera models, signaling that a product launch could be just around the corner. According to Photo Rumors, Sony filed registrations for two... (more)

Sony A1 II Is Finally Returning to Stock — But We Don’t Know For How Long
05/14, 14:56 EDT After months of frustrating delays, the Sony A1 II is finally coming back in stock — but don’t wait too long if you plan to get one. The flagship mirrorless camera is set to be available at B&H Photo starting May 15, 2025, according to a report from Sony Alpha Rumors. Since its announcement over six... (more)

Panasonic Launches LUMIX S1II and S1IIE Full-Frame Cameras, Plus a New Compact F/2.8 Zoom
05/13, 10:01 EDT Hot on the heels of the LUMIX S1R II, Panasonic is expanding its full-frame mirrorless lineup with two new bodies—the LUMIX S1II and S1IIE—and a fast, lightweight standard zoom lens, the LUMIX S 24-60mm F/2.8. These new releases underscore Panasonic’s growing ambitions to carve out a bigger space in the... (more)

Field-Tested: Panasonic S1 II with 24–60 mm F2.8 Lens
05/13, 10:01 EDT After comparing countless mirrorless systems, one thing is apparent. There are no perfect cameras. You might fantasize about combining Olympus-level ergonomics, Sony dynamic range and low‑light prowess, Fujifilm natural color science, and Sigma optical precision—but the step‑up market has... (more)

Korn Taps 200 Fans to Film 30th Anniversary Show Using Blackmagic Camera App
05/08, 12:30 EDT To celebrate their 30th anniversary in a way that only Korn could, the nu-metal legends turned the camera around—literally. At a packed concert in Los Angeles, the band handed over creative control to 200 fans, equipping them with the Blackmagic Camera app to capture the chaos, energy, and emotion of the... (more)

Zeiss Otus ML 50mm F/1.4 for Sony E Is Now in Stock
05/02, 13:23 EDT The long-awaited Zeiss Otus ML 50mm F/1.4 is finally in stock at B&H Photo—but only for Sony E-mount users. Canon RF and Nikon Z shooters will have to wait a little longer, as those versions remain on pre-order. Zeiss introduced the Otus ML lineup with 50mm and 85mm F/1.4 primes, bringing the legendary... (more)

KYY X90D Review: The Ultimate Portable Dual-Screen Monitor for Creators on the Go
05/01, 14:36 EDT In our latest hands-on video, editor David Schloss takes the KYY X90D for a spin—a dual-screen portable monitor that brings desktop-level productivity to your laptop setup. Whether you're editing photos in a coffee shop or working remotely from a hotel room, the X90D is built to transform your workspace... (more)

Fujifilm X-M5 Mirrorless Camera Hands-on First-look Review: Is The X-M5 The Digital Version Of The Kodak Brownie?
04/23, 13:16 EDT Although the Fujifilm X-M5 mirrorless camera is not solely aimed at novice photographers, it does offer some enticing, easy-to-use features. However, other features aren’t as intuitive or fully functional for beginners or even more advanced users. Fujifilm X-M5:... (more)

SmallRig Introduces Lightweight Hybrid Modular Cage for Sony A7 IV
05/20, 12:23 EDT SmallRig has announced a new hybrid modular cage designed specifically for the Sony A7 IV, offering enhanced protection and versatility for photographers and videographers on the go. This formfitting, lightweight system combines structural rigidity with user-friendly modularity, making it an ideal... (more)

Voigtländer Unveils 75mm F/1.8 Portrait Heliar with Adjustable Bokeh for Sony E-Mount
05/16, 15:13 EDT Cosina Voigtländer has introduced a new addition to its manual lens lineup — the Portrait Heliar 75mm F/1.8 — designed exclusively for Sony E-mount cameras. This lens stands out as the first Voigtländer to offer user-controlled spherical aberration adjustments, allowing photographers to fine-tune bokeh... (more)

Leica SL3 Firmware Update Brings ProRes 422 HQ 6K and Cinema 4K Recording
05/13, 14:04 EDT Leica has released a major firmware update for its SL3 full-frame mirrorless camera, transforming it into a significantly more powerful video production tool. The new firmware version 3.1.1 introduces internal recording in Apple ProRes 422 HQ at both Cinema 6K and 4K resolutions — a substantial upgrade from... (more)

Sony Quietly Releases the FX3A with Minor Upgrades
05/13, 12:50 EDT Sony has quietly introduced a refreshed version of its popular FX3 cinema camera, now called the FX3A. The update is so subtle that it arrived without a formal press release. The only initial clue pointing to a change was a new model designation—ILME-FX3A—which now appears in place of the original FX3 on... (more)

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Announced with Groundbreaking Cinematic Features—But Not Coming to the U.S. Yet
05/13, 11:38 EDT The wait is over—DJI has officially lifted the curtain on its next-generation flagship drone, the Mavic 4 Pro. Designed to blur the lines between compact aerial drones and professional cinema rigs, the Mavic 4 Pro brings a raft of new technologies to the table, including a radically redesigned gimbal... (more)

New York Times Photojournalist Doug Mills Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize For Breaking News Photography
05/08, 19:37 EDT The photo shows a bullet streaking past Trump’s head, an extraordinary image that captured the precise moment of danger on perhaps the most dramatic day of an extraordinary political year. Michael Harrigan, a retired FBI special agent who spent 22 years in the... (more)

Yashica Revives the FX-D as a Digital Camera via Kickstarter
05/08, 14:12 EDT Yashica is bringing one of its most beloved film cameras into the digital era. The company has launched a teaser campaign for the FX-D, a modern reinterpretation of its iconic FX-3, set to debut through an upcoming Kickstarter. While full details remain scarce, early images and a promotional video offer a... (more)

Panasonic CP+2025 Interview: Micro Four Thirds insights, Full-Frame Strategy, and LUMIX Lab
05/07, 19:16 EDT I had a chance to meet with Panasonic's Toshiyuki Tsumura, the Executive Vice President and Director of their Imaging Solution Business Division at CP+2025 - basically the person in charge of the LUMIX line of Micro Four Thirds and full-frame... (more)

Leaked Photos Reveal DJI’s Osmo 360, a Compact Rival to Insta360
05/06, 14:05 EDT DJI appears to be preparing to enter the 360-degree action camera space with a device that could go head-to-head with Insta360’s popular models. Leaked images of a new dual-lens camera—reportedly called the Osmo 360—have surfaced online, giving the clearest look yet at the company’s unreleased spherical... (more)

Sigma 300-600mm F/4 DG OS | Sports Hands-on Review - a Groundbreaking Lens, With Limitations
05/06, 10:03 EDT The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS is a massive lens, in terms of both size and image quality. The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports is a lens that Sony should have made. This is an audacious lens, even for Sigma, which is one of the most innovative lens... (more)



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Latest Camera Reviews

Olympus E-M5 III Review
image of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 III digital camera
20.4mp | Non-Zoom | $750
Though it was quite a wait between the previous E-M5 II and this new model, the refreshed Olympus E-M5 Mark III brings a lot to the table for Olympus owners and Micro Four Thirds shooters in general, as well as any photographer looking for a rugged, high-quality yet highly-portable mirrorless camera. In a lot of ways, the E-M5 III is essentially an E-M1 II crammed into an even smaller, lighter package, which is quite impressive. With an updated sensor, faster processor, phase-detect AF, better image stabilization and more, the compact E-M5 Mark III offers quite a bit of performance and quality in a form factor that won't weigh you down, nor hit too hard on the wallet. Read more in our in-depth Olympus E-M5 III review!


Canon EOS RP Review
image of the Canon EOS RP digital camera
26.2mp | 4.4x | $799
Big sensor, small price point. The compact EOS RP is Canon's second full-frame mirrorless camera, and while it lacks some bells and whistles, the RP lowers the barrier of entry into the full-frame world in a big way. The Canon RP is one of, if not the most, affordable full-frame cameras on the market today, selling right at $999. With a 26MP sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K video recording and a highly portable design, the little EOS RP is an amazing bang-for-your-buck camera. If you're thinking of making the leap into full-frame without busting your budget, be sure to check out our in-depth Canon EOS RP review for all the details!


Panasonic S1R Review
image of the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R digital camera
47.3mp | 4.4x | $3,698
Panasonic jumps into the fray with their first full-frame mirrorless camera, and the results are very impressive. The new Panasonic S1R is a powerful, DSLR-styled mirrorless camera with a fantastic, high-res 47MP full-frame sensor, built-in IBIS, 4Kp60 video and weather-sealing. The S1R proves to be an excellent pro-level camera for landscape, architectural, portrait and (in some cases) wildlife photographers who want high-quality, high-resolution image-making performance. The DFD-based AF system and a slower continuous burst speeds make it less ideal for fast action, yet it's still a fairly responsive camera given its resolution. For all the new details on Panasonic's high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, head over to our Panasonic S1R review!


Canon 90D Review
image of the Canon EOS 90D digital camera
32.5mp | 7.5x | $999
At first glance, the Canon 90D just looks like a classic Canon DSLR. It offers comfortable ergonomics, great durability, lots of physical controls, and familiarity and user-customization, plus compatibility with a veritable boatload of Canon EF lenses. Under the hood, however, there are lots of improvements over the previous model, particularly with image resolution, AF, burst shooting and video recording. Sure the Canon 90D has some drawbacks, but it's still capable of taking great photos, shooting pleasing high-res video, and has excellent AF and performance. For all the details, see our in-depth Canon 90D review!


Sony A7R IV Review
image of the Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV digital camera
61.0mp | Non-Zoom | $3,164
The Sony A7R IV is a thoroughly impressive camera. Its high-res 61MP sensor captures images with incredible detail. With swift burst shooting, top-notch high ISO performance, fast AF, Real-Time Eye AF tracking, 4Kp30 video and in-body image stabilization, the Sony A7R IV is way more versatile that one might think. The image files, however, are cumbersome, and the resolution is likely more than what most people need. And at around $3500 body-only, the A7R IV certainly isn't cheap. However, given all that it offers, it's hard not to recommend the A7R IV if you have the cash and need the resolving power. Read more in our in-depth Sony A7R IV review!


Panasonic G95 Review
image of the Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 digital camera
20.3mp | 5.0x | $698
Borrowing the higher-res 20MP sensor from the G9, more advanced video features from the GH5 and featuring an updated body design, the refreshed Panasonic G95 answers the call for a versatile and capable hybrid mirrorless camera designed for stills and video shooters alike. The G95 offers excellent image quality, fast performance, excellent video, and robust weather sealing, all at a reasonable price point. The G95 hits a nice sweet spot for enthusiasts and intermediate-level creators looking for a well-rounded, multimedia-focused camera that doesn't break the bank. Read more in our in-depth Panasonic G95 review!


Panasonic LX100 II Review
image of the Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II digital camera
17.0mp | 3.1x | $798
It might look a lot like its predecessor, but the Panasonic LX100 II offers a significant upgrade in image quality and generous performance in a take-anywhere body that'll slip easily into your coat pocket. It's perhaps not the best choice for video shooters, but still imaging fans will find lots to love, whether they prefer shooting raw or JPEG. And despite a compact body, there are generous controls and plenty of customization options to tune it to your tastes. Read on and find out if it's for you in our in-depth Panasonic LX100 II review.


Fujifilm GFX 100 Review
image of the Fujifilm GFX 100 digital camera
102.0mp | Non-Zoom | $9,999
With twice the resolution of earlier GFX models, the Fujifilm GFX 100, unsurprisingly, offers outstanding image quality. What's more, is that besides the 102MP sensor, the GFX 100 provides a shockingly impressive set of features, performance, video specs and build quality to make it unlike any other medium-format camera on the market. With features like in-body image stabilization, phase-detect AF, Cinema 4K video up to 30p, and weather-sealed construction, the Fuji GFX 100 is arguably the most versatile medium-format camera on the market. Its usability is hampered somewhat by performance limitations and a still-limited native GF lens lineup, but in the end, the Fujifilm GFX 100 is still a very unique camera, offering an enticing combination of resolution and performance that simply isn't found elsewhere on the market. Read more in our Fuji GFX 100 review!


Fujifilm X-T30 Review
image of the Fujifilm X-T30 digital camera
26.1mp | 3.0x | $799
The Fuji X-T30 is an impressive camera, not only for its image quality and performance but also for its price point. By and large, the X-T30 is a smaller, more affordable alternative to the rugged X-T3. Packing in the same 26MP X-Trans sensor, image processor and autofocus system as the X-T3, as well as similar high-res video shooting capabilities, the X-T30 is surprisingly robust in capabilities and features. Image quality is excellent, and autofocus performance is fast, accurate and responsive. And yet Fuji's priced the camera at just $800 body-only. If you're looking for a compact, easy-to-carry mirrorless cameras and don't need or want the extra bulk or weather-sealing of the X-T3, the X-T30 is a fantastic choice that'll also save you a nice chunk of change. Read more in our in-depth Fuji X-T30 Review!


Nikon Z6 Review
image of the Nikon Z6 digital camera
24.5mp | 2.9x | $1,195
The Nikon Z6 is a terrific, well-rounded full-frame mirrorless camera. Basically, there isn't a lot to complain about when it comes to the Z6. The body is compact and robust yet features lots of physical controls and a familiar Nikon design. With excellent overall features, impressive image quality, nice build quality and design as well as a very competitive price point, the Nikon Z6 is a great all-around package. And while at this point in time, the Z6 appeals perhaps a bit more towards current Nikon owners, the Z6 is still a compelling camera for anyone looking to jump into the full-frame camera arena. Read more in our in-depth Nikon Z6 review!