Needing a smaller pack in which to carry my equipment, I put the new Peak Design 18L Outdoor Backpack and 4L Sling through their paces. I wish I had them available years ago.

Here's a radical thought: the most underutilized piece of equipment in your camera bag isn't that expensive filter you never remember to use or the flash modifier gathering dust on your shelf. It's something else that came with your camera and that you probably tossed aside.

As AI tools improve, we all have to ask: What kind of creativity do we value most? Is it the idea? The process? The perfection or the imperfections? That’s not a bad thing. It’s a sign that art is still evolving.

For several years, I have been more and more conscious about what I eat and drink. Gone are the days when I could survive on many cans of fizzy drink, chocolate, and snacks to fuel my photography adventures. I simply can't put my body through it anymore, plus it was having a detrimental effect on my ability to stay sharp and focus on my tasks. Instead, I switched to having water as often as I can during each day, and despite the temptations of the colorful refrigerators in gas stations, I have managed so far to avoid the temptations. Has there been a change? Yes, I can keep going for longer, I don’t feel as bloated, and I have saved money in the long term. But I’ve often wondered if I could do even better.

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE lens is attracting attention for its unique specs and a price that challenges traditional expectations. With few direct rivals, this lens might reshape how you think about premium lenses for Sony full frame cameras.

Editing photos doesn't have to feel like a chore you dread. Instead, it's possible to streamline your approach and eliminate the clutter that's keeping you stuck at the desk.

Kevin Jairaj has been the Official Photographer for the College Football Playoff National Championship since its inception in 2015 and has become sought after for sports, weddings, and events in London; Trinidad and Tobago; the Bahamas; the USA; and, especially, his home state of Texas. Kevin has covered multiple Super Bowls and the Olympics. He shares why double exposures aren't artful, why panning skill is essential, and which standard piece of gear is "obsolete."

The photography industry witnessed one of business history's most dramatic upheavals during the digital revolution. Companies that dominated film photography for generations found themselves unprepared for fundamental changes in how images were captured, processed, and shared. This transformation claimed several iconic brands, each offering distinct lessons about navigating technological disruption.

After my previous experience with Reolink’s Go PT Ultra, which I reviewed here, I was curious to see how the company’s new Camovue Talon Pro would stack up in more realistic wildlife conditions. This time, it promised to be more purpose-built for the outdoors, with proper security features, solar charging, and app-based animal detection. Here’s what I found after three weeks of field testing in the Irish countryside.

Going to make a bold prediction (or a hot take) here: Camcorders are going to make a point-and-shoot style comeback in the next year. In the same way that compact cameras have experienced a resurgence among youth looking for the nostalgic vibes, so too will the handy cams that those of us who actually used the things back in the day will never understand.

Sigma recently released the new 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary lens, designed to tackle everything from wide angle landscapes to distant sports action with one lens. It could simplify your kit, but is the convenience worth the potential compromise in image quality?

The Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens has just landed, and it's worth your attention if you’re serious about your gear. Ultra-wide angle lenses can transform your landscape, architecture, and astrophotography, but not every lens gets it right, though this one might.

How much difference can half a stop of maximum aperture make? Let’s see if it is worth carrying a much bigger and heavier lens.

In an era where 24-240mm superzooms promise to capture "everything you need" in a single lens, suggesting that photographers should intentionally limit themselves to fixed focal lengths sounds almost heretical. Yet the most compelling case for prime lens education lies in understanding how constraint-based learning accelerates skill development and creates better photographic habits.

The world of continuous LED lighting is more competitive than ever. In this landscape, Nanlite has carved out a place by offering powerful, reliable, and cost-effective lighting. The FS-300C brings a newer lighting trend—multi-color LEDs—along with high power ratings to an attractive price point. Does RGBW lighting really make a difference?

Landscape photography often means balancing image quality and gear convenience. This becomes especially challenging when considering fixed-lens cameras, but one might rise about the rest.

If you're interested in lenses that capture vintage charm without sacrificing modern practicality, the reissue of the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 might catch your eye. It blends elements from decades of Leica history into one lens, giving your images a unique character and feel.

The Perseid meteor shower is often the most spectacular meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere due to frequency as well as its appearance in summer. Here's how to photograph it!

The most expensive photograph you'll ever lose is the one you never backed up.

There’s something magical and brutally honest about photographing at night.

Fujifilm's new X-E5 mirrorless camera has arrived, bringing intriguing upgrades from the X-E4 and catching attention with a sleek form factor and enhanced capabilities. For those considering a compact, interchangeable lens camera, the X-E5's improvements offer compelling reasons to take a closer look.

I've recently been exploring the world of photography without editing, and the options for cameras are quite limited. I picked up a Nikon Zf a couple of months ago to find out just how good the images it can make right in camera could be.

Kase's entry into the autofocus lens market with the new Kase 85mm f/1.4 lens could shake things up, especially if you're into portraits or low-light photography. A company's first autofocus lens often reveals a lot about its potential, and Kase is making an ambitious statement here.

An intervalometer are inexpensive and invaluable. We will break down what it is, how it can help you, and how to use it.

There's a lie we tell ourselves about photography equipment: that the camera doesn't matter. It's a comfortable fiction that lets us sleep at night, convinced that our artistic vision transcends mere machinery. But here's the uncomfortable truth that every photographer who lived through the transition from point-and-shoot to SLR knows deep in their bones: the moment you first wrapped your hands around a "real" camera, everything changed.

The WANDRD PRVKE V4 has exploded on Kickstarter, hitting its funding goal in under 30 minutes and continuing to climb past expectations. With nearly half a million already pledged, it’s clear this isn’t just another camera bag launch. WANDRD’s latest update to their flagship bag has struck a chord with photographers, filmmakers, and everyday creatives alike. But what exactly makes the PRVKE V4 so appealing, and is it really worth the hype?

Sigma recently released what might be the most significant APS-C lens in years with their new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art. This lens updates the legendary 18-35mm f/1.8 that photographers and filmmakers have loved since 2013, promising the same cinematic look in a more refined package.

The Fujifilm GFX100RF marks a significant shift in medium format photography, combining the portability philosophy of the X100 series with the image quality of a 102-megapixel sensor. This camera represents Fujifilm's first attempt at creating a fixed-lens rangefinder in their medium format lineup, targeting photographers who want large sensor quality without the bulk of traditional medium format systems.

There’s a reason why Manfrotto is one of the most trusted brands for professional camera support gear around the world. These Legacy Edition tripods show us that.

While the photography world obsesses over the latest mirrorless sensors and pixel-peeping debates, we've forgotten one of photography's most powerful features: its ability to make us laugh until our sides hurt. In an era where every Instagram feed demands perfection and every portfolio must demonstrate technical mastery, these irreverent collections remind us that some of the most memorable images are born from pure, unfiltered joy.

As photographers progress in their journey, admittedly, there’s a natural tendency to gravitate more toward the technical side of things, including myself. The reason is simple: technical improvements are measurable metrics and rather reassuring. You can objectively tell if your images are sharper, your exposures more accurate, and have a higher dynamic range. Whereas growth in reactionary and observational skill sets like instinct is not easily measurable, let alone translated through a camera into our work.

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S represents the pinnacle of wide angle prime lens engineering, but its $3,000 price tag raises serious questions about value and necessity. Understanding whether this ultra-premium optic justifies its cost requires examining both its exceptional capabilities and compromises.

The Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens represents something truly unique in the lens world, as it's currently the only full frame 40mm f/1.2 optic available anywhere. For anyone seeking that perfect middle ground between the versatility of a 35mm and the slightly tighter framing of a 50mm, this manual focus lens promises an intriguing combination of ultra-wide aperture and compact size.

War teaches you how to see. Not in an artistic sense, but in a survival sense. Every detail is information, and every flicker of movement becomes a decision. I didn’t realize it at the time, but that constant scanning and forced situational awareness rewired the way I perceive everything. I went to war with a rifle and a camera; only one still shapes how I see the world today.

Every December, millions of American families would pile into their station wagons and head to Sears, JCPenney, or their local department store for an annual ritual as predictable as Black Friday sales: the family holiday portrait. What most people don't realize is that this seemingly mundane tradition fundamentally shaped modern portrait photography in ways that persist today, creating standards for lighting, posing, and customer experience that professional photographers still follow—often without realizing where these conventions originated.

Opinions should always be challenged, even in the art we call photography. Here are contentious views that you might disagree with. Trigger warning: they might detonate your temper.

Fuji's GFX medium format cameras promise superior image quality over the company's APS-C X system, but that advantage comes with significant trade-offs in weight, lens selection, and cost. Most photographers considering the upgrade focus entirely on pixel counts and dynamic range while overlooking how these practical limitations affect real-world shooting scenarios.

Affordable lenses with professional-level quality can seem too good to be true, especially for portraits. Choosing the right lens can elevate your images, but it’s important to make sure you’re spending wisely and getting something that fits your photography style.

Gear content is everywhere—and strangely compelling. Even when we’re not shopping, we keep watching. What is it about reviews that draws us in, even when our photography might need something different?

Remember when photography had rules? Not guidelines or suggestions, but actual rules that separated the pros from the amateurs, the trained from the untrained, the serious from the snapshot-happy masses. These weren't arbitrary dictates from some photography ivory tower—they were hard-won principles developed over more than a century of image-making, refined through decades of darkroom experimentation, and codified in countless photography textbooks that gathering dust on our shelves. Then social media happened.

You alone probably don’t need a charger this powerful, but if you work with other creatives in a team, this new GaN charger from UGREEN should probably be on your table for efficient, organized, and safe charging.

Black and white photography demands a different kind of approach. Knowing when and how to convert your images can mean the difference between a photo that commands attention and one that feels flat.

Posing portraits shouldn't be complicated, yet it's an area many find challenging. Getting poses right transforms your images from ordinary to powerful.

Sarah clutched the yellow Kodak mailer envelope like it contained state secrets. Inside, a single roll of Kodak Gold 200—thirty-six exposures of her life over the past three weeks, wound tight in its metallic canister.

With power stations, everyone wants more capacity and longer life, but nobody wants to lug around a 60-pound brick. The Dabbsson 2000L aims to strike a balance by packing 2 kWh of energy storage into a surprisingly portable form factor at a very competitive price point. Is the Dabbsson 2000L an ideal entry point for creators looking for a large power station?

Inconspicuous, intuitive, and with great image quality — can you combine all of that into one perfect camera for capturing life on the street? This photographer says yes.

Choosing your first landscape photography camera isn't about specs alone—it’s about finding gear that suits you personally. The right camera can make the difference between thriving or getting stuck worrying about equipment.

The Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro II, a fresh version of Meike's budget-friendly autofocus lens, is here, and it comes with some impressive upgrades. With portrait lenses often costing quite a bit, finding affordable yet capable alternatives is something every camera enthusiast appreciates.

I think I've been thinking about old cameras all wrong. At least, this video from James Warner of Snappiness has me rethinking how I look at old smartphone cameras, as he talks about the three best "vintage" smartphones to use exclusively for photography.