Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?

We all know and love the Fujifilm film simulations. With the touch of a button, you can apply some wonderful looks to your photos. But which Fujifilm film simulation performs best in low light with high ISO values? Which ones perform the worst? For fun, I informally tested all the film sims on an X-T4.… Continue reading Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?

Canon Warns EOS R3 Orders Could Take More Than Six Months to Fulfill

All camera manufacturers are struggling to produce enough supply to meet demand, and Canon is no exception. The company has published an apology stating that it could take more than six months before it is able to deliver on new EOS R3 orders. Canon has published the notice to its website as an apology. As… Continue reading Canon Warns EOS R3 Orders Could Take More Than Six Months to Fulfill

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 Review: The Smallest 2x Macro Packs a Big Punch

The new Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Macro lens is one of the smallest macro lenses that I’ve ever used for a full-frame sensor. It is even smaller than the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2:1 for Micro Four Thirds, and that’s no mean feat! The reason for a small f/5.6 lens is that very few… Continue reading Laowa 85mm f/5.6 Review: The Smallest 2x Macro Packs a Big Punch

Hit the Beach with this Malibu Barbie-Themed Polaroid 600

Retrospekt, the same company that just launched a Pepsi-themed Polaroid last month, is back at it with its second Barbie-themed instant camera: the Malibu Barbie Polaroid 600. Retrospekt refurbishes instant film cameras and offers restored vintage models and launches new custom collaborations with both national and international brands, all released as official Polaroid products. Since… Continue reading Hit the Beach with this Malibu Barbie-Themed Polaroid 600

How I Tamed the Humongous Aero Ektar Lens

I met Carlo a few months ago as I was looking for some honey. I discovered this passionate beekeeper lived only half a mile from my home. As we got to know each other over time, I found out that this amazing 84-year-old was a true genius in building anything out of wood and metal… Continue reading How I Tamed the Humongous Aero Ektar Lens

Explorer is a New Photo and Video Tripod Company

Explorer is a Australian-based photo and video accessory brand that is newly available in North America. It is debuting 12 products in its tripod range, all of which it says are designed by photographers, for photographers. Explorer touts itself as a family-owned and operated brand and has been operating as a company for about a… Continue reading Explorer is a New Photo and Video Tripod Company

Kodak Unveils New Disposable Camera Loaded with TRI-X 400 Film

Kodak Alaris has announced the Kodak Professional TRI-X 400TX single-use camera, which comes pre-loaded with 27 exposures of Kodak’s more popular black and white film stocks. Kodak Alaris is a British-based manufacturer and retailer of photography supplies that range from hardware and software for the digital imaging space to retail printing kiosks. The company is… Continue reading Kodak Unveils New Disposable Camera Loaded with TRI-X 400 Film

Canon Launches a $14,300 18.4-inch 4K HDR Reference Display

Canon has announced the DP-V1830 reference display, an 18.4-inch 4K HDR professional monitor that it promises features improved black levels, a wide color gamut, and better viewing angles than its predecessor. Canon says the DP-V1830 features improved core components such as a high-quality display engine, a “revamped” set of high-resolution algorithms, new panels, and a… Continue reading Canon Launches a $14,300 18.4-inch 4K HDR Reference Display

Luna Display Now Lets PCs Use Macs as a Wireless Second Monitor

Astropad has announced version 5.1 of Luna Display which adds a PC-to-Mac mode that allows for up to 5K resolution Mac computers to be used as a second display for PCs. Luna Display recently enabled the use of an iPad as a wireless display for PC devices, but version 5.1 now allows what the company… Continue reading Luna Display Now Lets PCs Use Macs as a Wireless Second Monitor

You Can Finally Buy Sony’s $9,000 Airpeak Drone

Almost a year after it was first teased, Sony is finally making the AirPeak S1 drone available to purchase. The drone was officially announced in June and ships with the main aircraft, four propellers, a remote, two batteries, and a charger. Sony calls the Airpeak S1 the “introductory” model of the Airpeak line and touts… Continue reading You Can Finally Buy Sony’s $9,000 Airpeak Drone