Crazy. Ambitious. Innovative. While those may not be the first three words that come to mind when you hear about the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Profoto Pro-11, they are precisely what I think this pairing comes down to.
While some photographers may see the combo as stupid or unnecessary, I’ll explain why I think syncing your iPhone to a $16,995 flash is not that pointless after all, and why it’s…
Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM sample gallery
September 8, 2021
The Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is a compact, medium-aperture wideangle zoom lens for the company’s mirrorless RF mount. Offering an advanced optical makeup, and high build quality despite its lightweight build, the 14-35mm slots in beneath the pricier – and…
Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 APO Lens
September 8, 2021
Chinese lens manufacturer ZY Optics has announced the Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 APO Portrait Lens, a $299 manual-focus telephoto prime for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.
The company says this updated manual focus lens was made with portrait photographers in mind and is a…
Nikon Z fc Stock Remains Low, but 28mm f/2.8 Kit to Come in October
September 8, 2021
Nikon has issued a third apology over the low stock of the Nikon Z fc camera, but does end on a positive note as it also has said that the previously delayed special edition 28mm f/2.8 kit will become available in October.
The retro-inspired Nikon Z fc was announced in late June to considerable positive feedback from fans. Unfortuantely, the ongoing parts shortage that is affecting all consumer…
Canon teases September 14 launch event, calls is 'the most exciting announcement of the year'
September 8, 2021
It looks like September 14, 2021 is going to be a busy day. First, Apple announced it will be hosting a livestream event. Now, Canon has announced that it too will be hosting a livestreamed event on YouTube at 12pm CEST (+2 UTC).
Canon doesn’t say what we can expect to see…
This AirTag Case Makes Your AirPods Pro Look Like a Tiny Camera
September 7, 2021
A new AirPods Pro case combines the company’s popular noise-canceling earbuds with its AirTags in a clever camera-like design.
Elago, a San Diego-based design company that has been making lifestyle products since 2002, has created a solution that combines the detailed…
Spider-Man’s Cameras: A Look at What Peter Parker Shoots With
September 7, 2021
I’m sure photographers out there are one of two minds. One is that Peter Parker being both a photographer and a superhero is amazing and that we wish we could get those crazy angles. The second is that by taking pictures of himself for money, he is a total scam artist that raised the bar on pictures of Spider-Man no one could hope to accomplish.
Spider-Man is not on trial today, though. We just…
The Canon EOS R3 is Coming September 14: Report
September 7, 2021
Those waiting to see the final details of Canon’s EOS R3 camera will reportedly get their wish on September 14, as a new launch page for a Canon camera has gone live in Japan.
As spotted by PhotoRumors, Canon has launched a countdown clock on its Japanese website that…
Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu Once Modeled for Stock Photos to Pay Off Debts
September 7, 2021
The new Marvel superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is smashing box office records after opening this month, worldwide fame to actor Simu Liu for his performance as the titular hero. But did you know that prior to becoming a leading actor, Liu had been a…
Twitter Tests Full-Width Tweets to Give Photos and Videos More Space
September 7, 2021
Twitter is testing Tweets that span the full width of the timeline so that photos, videos, and gifs take center stage. The company has announced that the change is designed to make it easier for visual content to shine.
The social media company announced that it is testing the feature on select iOS devices. The visual change makes photos, videos, and gifs appear “edge-to-edge” in Tweets…
