Nikon releases Webcam Utility beta for macOS, joining recent Windows release
09/23, 13:00 EDT Nikon has released the macOS version of its Webcam Utility beta. The beta software was made available for Windows last month. The Webcam Utility software allows the user to connect their Nikon camera to a computer via USB and use the camera as a... (more)

Rich in bokeh: The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens is simply stunning (Image Gallery & field notes) Featured Story
09/22, 08:57 EDT Prime lens aficionados are always on the lookout for the next "baby" for their lens bag. Whether it's the need for a brighter aperture, a longer focal length, or simply something less heavy or less expensive, the promise of that next gorgeous prime... (more)

Nikon Z5 First Shots: Sample images from Nikon’s new & affordable full-frame mirrorless camera Featured Story
09/21, 16:50 EDT Click here to browse our Nikon Z5 First Shots Full-frame mirrorless cameras are all the rage these days, but those looking to buy such a camera on a budget are left with few options. The used market is one, while grabbing a previous-generation... (more)

Sigma Q&A: Why the 24-70 DG DN is *such* a good deal, why FLD glass is tricky, and (much) more…
09/16, 14:52 EDT This is the fourth and final interview of a series I conducted while in Japan in early March of this year, a trip I barely managed to sneak in before the Coronavirus travel restrictions. (Here are links for my other interviews with Olympus,... (more)

Fujifilm introduces Instax Square SQ1 instant camera and 2 new Instax Square instant film types
09/16, 03:01 EDT Fujifilm has introduced the new analog Instax Square SQ1 Instant camera. The new instant camera captures Instax Square format instant prints that are 1.5 times the size of prints from the Instax Mini line. The Instax Square SQ1 camera has a... (more)

Nikon releases two new lenses for their Z-mount arsenal in the 50mm f/1.2 S and 14-24mm f/2.8 S
09/16, 00:01 EDT Our friends at Nikon are at it once again, this time with not one but two exciting new lenses for their ever-growing Z-mount system. Meet the Z 50mm f/1.2 S, which is super-bright and aimed at those of you demanding the highest possible image... (more)

Sony launches new full-frame line with Alpha 7C, their smallest and lightest full frame ILC to date
09/14, 21:00 EDT Click here to read our Sony A7C preview Sony has announced a new model line in its full-frame mirrorless camera lineup, the Sony Alpha 7C. The A7C is Sony's smallest and lightest full-frame interchangeable lens camera to date*. The A7C is about... (more)

Lensrentals takes apart the Canon EOS R5: Robust sealing may pose a challenge for escaping heat
09/08, 11:30 EDT Late last month, Lensrentals dismantled a Fujifilm GFX 100 after it had an ill-fated encounter with saltwater. Lensrentals is back with another camera teardown, this time it's the Canon EOS R5 on the operating table. Better still, unlike the GFX... (more)

Fujifilm Q&A: COVID impact, GFX strategy, shrinking IBIS, secrets of a 300,000-cycle shutter and more
09/04, 09:00 EDT This is the third in a series of interviews I conducted while in Japan in early March of this year, a trip I barely managed to sneak in before the Coronavirus travel restrictions. Between the COVID situation, the sale of IR, and a number of other... (more)

Panasonic S5 First Shots: Lab sample images from Panasonic’s enthusiast full-frame camera
09/03, 18:50 EDT Click here to browse through our Panasonic S5 First Shots Update (9/21): It was brought to our attention that there was a minor focus discrepancy between the S5 and S1 with our original set of S5 First Shots. We have now re-shot and replaced our... (more)

Skylum announces LuminarAI, promising efficient image editing using artificial intelligence
09/03, 08:01 EDT Skylum Software has unveiled LuminarAI, a 'revolutionary approach to photo editing.' LuminarAI leverages the power of artificial intelligence to automate many time-consuming tasks in a typical photo editing workflow, saving photographers time and... (more)

Hands-on: Fujifilm unveils XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR lens, world’s fastest AF lens for mirrorless cameras
09/03, 07:00 EDT Fujifilm originally planned to develop an XF 35mm f/1.0 lens for the Fujifilm X Series before pivoting the proposed lens to an XF 50mm f/1.0 lens in late 2019. After a lengthy wait for the world's first autofocus f/1.0 mirrorless lens, the... (more)

Panasonic S5 Field Review (video) and Full Gallery (including images w/ the Sigma 100-400mm!)
09/02, 10:01 EDT The all-new Panasonic S5 is an intriguing proposition. Coming off the scales weighing almost a third less than their hybrid S1 model from 2019, the trimmed down S5 aims to wow both enthusiasts and aspiring professionals with a full-featured,... (more)

Panasonic S5 Unveiled: A rugged enthusiast-grade full-frame mirrorless that balances performance, features & price
09/02, 09:59 EDT Click here to read more: Panasonic S5 Hands-on Preview • Field Review Video Though it was teased just a few weeks ago, not many details were released at the time about the new Panasonic S5 camera, other than it being a new full-frame model.... (more)

Canon R6 Field Test: Canon’s best all-around mirrorless camera to date?
08/31, 16:45 EDT Click here to read our Canon R6 Field Test Canon's foray into the full-frame mirrorless world back in 2018, arguably, had a bit of a rocky start. The original EOS R was and still is quite nice, but its older sensor and lack of key features like... (more)

Lensrentals Teardown: A Fujifilm GFX 100 battled some saltwater and lost
08/31, 15:30 EDT Roger Cicala and the team at Lensrentals would have preferred one of their Fujifilm GFX 100 cameras not had a fatal encounter with salt water. However, the incident afforded the team an opportunity to take apart Fujifilm's flagship medium format... (more)

Phase One expands XT Camera System lens lineup with Rodenstock 90mm f/5.6 lens
08/31, 10:30 EDT Phase One has announced a new XT – Rodenstock HR Digaron – W/SW 90mm f/5.6 lens for its medium format XT Camera System. This new lens promises to deliver excellent sharpness 'and unbeatable image quality,' including a shallow depth of field, uniform... (more)

Canon releases v1.1.0 firmware update for EOS R5, addressing video overheating; announces future firmware for 1DX III, R5
08/27, 11:20 EDT Canon has just released a new firmware update for the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera that aims to address some of the overheating issues when recording video. With its ability to record high-resolution and high frame-rate video, including 8K... (more)

Pentax announces K-1 Mark II Silver Edition DSLR alongside trio of HD Pentax-D FA Silver Edition lenses
08/26, 18:00 EDT Ricoh Imaging has announced the Pentax K-1 Mark II Silver Edition plus three HD Pentax-D FA Silver Edition lenses. The three silver D FA series lenses will mark the first time Ricoh has released silver versions of its D FA lenses. The silver used... (more)

PhotoPlus Expo cancels in-person show due to COVID-19 & launches virtual expo this November
08/24, 14:00 EDT The owner of the annual PhotoPlus Expo show, Emerald Expositions, has announced that this year's in-person experience has been canceled. The show was originally scheduled to take place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from October 22-24.... (more)