Nikon and RED introduce their first major collaboration of the new era with the pint-sized, video-focused Nikon ZR.

For decades, you could spot a professional photographer from across a crowded venue. That distinctive silhouette of a massive camera body with integrated grip, topped with a bazooka-sized white or black lens, wasn't just equipment. It was a declaration of intent, a badge of credibility, and often, a necessary investment to access the tools that separated professionals from everyone else. The flagship camera represented more than technical capability; it symbolized commitment to the craft and served as a visual shorthand for competence in an industry where first impressions matter.

Hasselblad has upgraded its 100-megapixel beauty, which we originally reviewed in the article The Perfect Choice for the Perfectionist? We Review the Hasselblad X2D 100C. Much has improved, and much has stayed the same. How does it feel to use the second generation? Is it worth your time and money?

Apple has announced Final Cut Camera 2.0, a major update to its free iOS video app. The release enables ProRes raw recording and genlock on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, expands manual controls for the new Center Stage front camera across the latest iPhone family, and tightens integration with Live Multicam in Final Cut Pro for iPad.

Apple has introduced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, two new flagship smartphones that bring a redesigned aluminum unibody, a more powerful processor, upgraded cameras, and expanded video capabilities aimed at photographers and filmmakers.

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 17, introducing a range of hardware and software updates aimed at performance, imaging, and durability. The device features a larger Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, a redesigned front camera system, and new rear cameras that bring 48-megapixel resolution across the lineup.

Apple has announced the iPhone Air, a new addition to its smartphone lineup. The iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone to date at 5.6 mm, featuring a titanium frame, updated internal architecture, and new camera systems. It will be available starting at $999 with preorders beginning September 12 and general availability beginning September 19.

Today, let’s chat about one of the toughest questions any artist must answer to succeed in business and in life.

Sigma has introduced the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art, the first autofocus 135mm f/1.4 prime lens designed for full frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is available for preorder now. 

The weather doesn’t always cooperate, but lighting gear that performs in rough conditions changes what you can create. When you’re working outdoors, you need flash power that can handle both bright skies and unpredictable shifts without slowing you down.

Sigma has announced the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art, the successor to the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art introduced in 2019. The new lens is available for preorder now.

Sigma has announced the 20-200mm f/3.5–6.3 DG DN | Contemporary, a 10x zoom lens designed for full frame mirrorless cameras. It will be available in Sony E-mount and L-Mount, preorder available today.

Canon has announced the RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM, a new RF-mount prime lens aimed at photographers and filmmakers who need a versatile short-telephoto option for portraits, events, and hybrid productions. The lens is part of Canon’s L-series and introduces a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) focusing drive designed to deliver fast, precise autofocus performance for both stills and video.

Canon has announced the EOS C50, the smallest and lightest camera in its Cinema EOS lineup. At 1.5 pounds, the C50 is designed to balance portability with professional-level video and stills capabilities.

Canon has announced the CINE-SERVO 11-55mm T2.95-3.95, a new cinema zoom designed for productions ranging from sports and live events to broadcast and scripted projects. The lens covers Super 35 sensors natively and can expand to full frame when using its built-in 1.5x extender.

Adobe’s professional video editing software has been popular among professionals and amateurs for over 30 years. One reason for the program’s longevity is the consistent addition of new features. Today, Adobe has announced major updates for timeline editing, video playback, and audio editing.

A compact camera that can handle rough weather is essential when you’re hiking long trails with a heavy bag. The OM SYSTEM OM-3 mirrorless camera promises both, while also giving you access to advanced computational features and vintage-inspired design.

Want to walk through your own night photo while remaining invisible? It'd be a great superpower for light painting. It turns out night photographers do it all the time. And it’s not Photoshop magic. It’s a simple trick for light painting that works with long exposure night photography that will take your night photography to the next level.

Autumn color looks rich in person and often collapses on screen. Precision editing brings back depth, shape, and believable color that survives the jump from trail to monitor.

Photography’s great revolutionaries didn’t just take pictures. They rewired how civilization sees truth, tragedy, and beauty. Capa risked death, Weegee stalked chaos, and Adams turned catastrophe into perfection, proving that the lens is both weapon and altar.

Levels and Curves decide whether your image feels flat or alive. Learn what each one controls and you’ll shape contrast, color, and attention with purpose instead of guesswork.

AI image generation has been incredible for the last year, but it was still extremely difficult to generate realistic images with specific subjects, people, or products. Google's new AI model can finally do it, marking the end of the commercial photography industry. 

Sunrise changes fast, and it rarely gives you a second chance. One moment, the scene glows with deep pre-dawn color, and five minutes later, the tones shift entirely. Your camera and your approach need to keep pace with light that never sits still.

Teleconverters are one of those accessories that sound like an easy fix. Extra reach without buying a longer lens seems like a win, but the reality is more complicated. Sometimes they give you more detail, and other times, you’d be better off cropping the image you already have.

Layer masks let you hide and reveal exactly what you want, which means cleaner cutouts and composites that actually look like they belong together. If you care about believable edges, quick revisions, and nondestructive edits, you need them in your toolkit.