Reports emerged recently that the iPhone 12’s camera can’t be repaired well by third-party repair shops — even swapping it for a genuine Apple camera module causes functionality issues. Now it seems Apple may soon officially warn iPhone owners when their device has a non-genuine camera.
MacRumors reports that after the second beta release of iOS 14.4 was made available to developers and…
While Sony likes to mention to the media that it is the #1 interchangeable lens mirrorless (ILM) brand globally, its statistics often refer specifically to full-frame. Across all ILM cameras, Canon and Olympus have been Japan’s top ILM brands over the last decade, but Sony…
Nikon’s worrisome financial situation has cascaded as a result of the deflated camera market caused by the fallout from COVID-19, and in an effort to recover from what is expected to be its worst financial year ever, Nikon plans to focus its efforts on mirrorless.
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-S10
January 19, 2021
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The Fujifilm X-T4 sits at the top of the company’s X series, and is probably our favorite APS-C camera right now. We found its in-body stabilization, improved AF tracking and larger battery give significant advantages over the already very good X-T3, especially if you shoot video.
But the…
The Manfrotto Befree 3-way live advanced is a versatile, multi-purpose aluminum travel tripod intended for use by both stills and video shooters. Designed for travel, the Befree 3-way live advanced weighs less than 5 pounds and stores down to just under 16 inches – or…
Best cameras for portraits
January 18, 2021
Whether you make a living out of taking professional portraits, or are the weekend warrior who knows their way around flashes and reflectors, you’ll want a camera with high resolution, exceptional autofocus and a good selection of portrait prime lenses.
We’ve…
5 Signs Your Landscape Photos Are Way Too Busy
January 16, 2021
Figuring out the line between “good” and “too much” is one of the big challenges in photography, whether it’s making adjustments in post-processing or figuring out what to include in a composition. In this 14-minute video, photographer Mark Denney shares 5 things to look for to figure out if your landscape photos are too busy.
“[I]n an effort to determine how I can better understand…
Yodobashi Camera has published its top ten cameras sold in December of 2020 and the Canon EOS R5 it at the top of the list. While we’re still waiting for BCN+R and CIPA to reveal December sales numbers, this is the second major retailer to report the popularity of the R5…
The Red TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 ‘Year of the Ox’ Lens is Gorgeous
January 16, 2021
TTArtisan has unveiled a limited edition version of its 50mm f/0.96 lens for Leica M-Mount cameras that features a striking red finish to celebrate the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese Zodiac.
The company already had two variants of the lens, silver and black, but…
10 Tips and Tricks to Achieve Excellent Winter Photos
January 16, 2021
Winter photography can be difficult and even dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions to protect yourself and your gear. In this post I’ll show you how to take better snow photos and have a more enjoyable time in the cold while doing it.
1. Extra Batteries
As many of you probably already know, the cold will have a negative impact on the life and performance of your batteries. Always…
