Recent Gear Articles

Three Types of Cameras Every Photographer Should Own

Every photographer faces the decision about what cameras to own, but it's not just about brands like Canon, Sony, or Nikon. It’s about understanding the role each camera plays in your photography, matching gear with purpose to truly improve how and why you shoot.

Premium vs Value: Which 35mm Lens Reigns Supreme?

Third-party lenses are challenging established brands with impressive performance at lower price points, making the choice more complex than ever before. Here's a look at two fantastic 35mm lenses.

Ultra-Wide Macro: Can This Lens Do It All?

Wide angle macro lenses are a rare breed, but the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro lens brings intriguing possibilities to your photography. Its unique ability to merge ultra-wide perspectives with macro capabilities offers you creative flexibility that standard lenses can’t easily match.

Cameras That Failed Hard (And Why)

The camera industry is littered with the corpses of products that looked revolutionary on paper but crashed spectacularly in the real world. These aren't just minor missteps—these are epic failures that cost companies millions, confused consumers, and taught us valuable lessons about what not to do. Here are the cameras that failed hardest, and the brutal reasons why.

The Sigma BF Camera: Less Gear, More Joy

The Sigma BF mirrorless camera isn't typical; it's a piece of gear built around aesthetics, simplicity, and the joy of photography. If you're someone who values the experience of capturing images as much as the results, this camera might hold particular appeal.

We Review the ASUS ROG Flow Z13: A Portable Powerhouse for Photographers, Creatives, and Coders

The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 combines the power of a high-end laptop with the versatility of a tablet. This 13.4-inch 2-in-1 packs cutting-edge hardware in a sleek CNC-milled aluminum chassis, aiming to deliver pro-level performance for photographers, digital artists, and programmers on the go. In this in-depth review, we’ll explore its design, display quality, performance benchmarks, thermals and battery life, connectivity, cameras and audio, and overall user experience to see if it lives up to the hype.

Godox Announces FL100R, FL200R, and FL200SR Foldable LED Mats

Godox has announced three new LED lights and light mats: the FL100R, FL200R, and FL200SR. The company positions these full-color LED panels as affordable lighting solutions for small studios and independent content creators, building on their existing KNOWLED F series.