Screen-free cameras are now at the center of the industry. While mirrorless cameras are dominating the industry, screen-free cameras are quietly making space for users who are tired of screens. Nocs Provisions, an optics company, launched its first screen-free camera, the Portal AFN7 Adventure Camera, today. It offers a rugged build, and is designed for photographers who want a travel companion.

Whenever you photograph a scene or a person, there are two ways your camera can process the details. In one, you get a compressed, color-corrected image; in the other, the image is unprocessed, unfiltered, and looks bland. The first, which is only a few megabytes, is called a JPEG, while the second, which most professionals choose, is a RAW file. The RAW file is where photographers have yet to make a decision on how the photo will look. Those who shoot JPEG only rely on the camera to make those decisions for them. But the RAW file is where most of the magic happens. Here's a quick guide to the two.

Image-makers always have to learn about photography composition rules before they begin their journey. For many, it is much like how painters are pushed to perfect their vision by laying down grids to figure out the placement of elements in a harmonious way. If you are new to the medium, learning something basic, such as the rule of thirds, is a great start. And once you figure it out, you can always break it to create something impressive.

Two more cameras have made their way into the reference library behind our Retro Digital Presets: the Nikon D700 and the Leica M9. Both of them shoot completely differently from the Canon 5D Mark II we usually talk about, and that's exactly why we wanted them in there. The D700's low-light rendering

Sony has created some fantastic cameras, so much so that they have become the default choice of many working photographers today. From autofocus to sensor, the company's models are at the pinnacle of technological advancement. However, when it comes to durability and long-term shelf life, fewer and fewer photographers are aware of where Sony cameras stand. Today, we take a look at the warranty, maintenance and other areas that can give photographers today the answers they need.

Shoulder bags for cameras have been quite popular for some genres of photographers. Tenba, a company that has been creating some fantastic bags, is now announcing a new version of its DNA should bag line. The line-up is rebuilt by three designers, and it comes in four different sizes, available in two colorways. Here is a quick look at how Tenba is changing their bags for a better tomorrow.

Evoto announced Evoto 8.0 at its annual launch event on Sept. 22, introducing new capabilities across Evoto Desktop, the Evoto App and Evoto Video. The release also marks the launch of Asset Hub, a marketplace where photographers can discover and sell presets, AI Looks, backdrops and skies.

When it comes to digital photography, there are a few things that one has to keep in mind. They not only have to learn about the device, but also the kind of tools it can offer. For most photographers, for example, their LCD is the best option to judge the exposure of the scene they are shooting. However, the problem is that the brightness of a screen can be quite unreliable in the longer run. In that regard, relying on a histogram is a great solution to fix this issue. Here's how one can utilize this for their next assignment.

Beautifully engineered mechanical design, with a supremely accurate rangefinder and looks that still turn heads, the Nikon S2 is a camera that can bring you oodles of joy even today. Without any electronics in it whatsoever, it still manages to churn out one great image after another. More than anything, the Nikon S2 proves that good photography fundamentals don't age. Give a photographer a reliable camera, a good lens and a roll of film and you can still create images that go wow.

Most young photographers often run into the same puzzle: how to get sharp images, without making it look too sharp. When you shoot wide open, there is some softness, and when you push past a certain number, it results in fracture. There is a sweet spot of the lens, where it delivers its sharpest possible image. Understanding this spot, and figuring out how to do this with your gear, then here are a few things you have to keep in mind.

Scrolling through images on a screen is fast, convenient, and -- for a lot of photographers -- quietly exhausting. There's a slower way to fall back in love with the craft, and it starts with an actual, physical print.

We are living in a world where everyone not only has a camera in their pocket, but what was once a sci-fi supercomputer capable of completely altering reality. For Gen Z, the first generation of digital-only natives, it may seem like a quirky trend buying 40+-year-old cameras, but the truth is something far more refreshing: It’s a calculated retreat from the frictionless, hyper-optimized, and clinically sterile nature of our digital world. I reached out to Gen Z photographers from Reddit’s r/AnalogCommunity to get their thoughts on the matter.

Street photography showcases the most mundane things in a visually striking way. A large part of this comes down to the photographer's ability to observe moments that often go unnoticed by an untrained eye. One example is Sittichai Maikupandin's surreal visuals of Bangkok, which make us see our reality in a different way. "Amidst the chaos of the city, I try to capture something that may seem ordinary, yet somehow evokes a feeling that cannot be easily explained," he once wrote about his work. Today, he speaks with The Phoblographer about the gear that makes it all possible.

As we approach a decade of the Sony a7 III's existence, it’s time to dive back into it and see if it’s still worth buying Sony’s oldest supported model. With an aging 24-megapixel sensor and "outdated" autofocusing system, the a7III may no longer be built for work, but it shines for everything else. It wasn’t until last year that Sony officially discontinued the Sony a7 II, arguably the model that changed photographers’ perception of the brand and what it meant to be a camera design for pros. When Sony launched the a7 III (also called the Sony a7III) in 2018, it kicked off the AF debates that we still must put up with on Reddit to this day. Here's how it stacks up in 2026.

TTArtisan has some good budget-friendly lenses in its whole portfolio. As part of their growing lineup, the company has introduced85mm f1.8 Neo, a full-frame autofocus prime lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount cameras. The lens is competing with multiple first-party 85mm lenses, giving young portrait photographers a chance to choose between performance and price. Scroll down for more.

Fujifilm has launched some wonderful cameras over the years. The company was the first to introduce a compact medium format model, which proved that the industry can keep innovating. And now, there are reports of the first technical sketches of the upcoming Fujifilm X-T6 having surfaced online. The reports have since met with scrutiny, with photographers dissecting every visible detail. These sketches are not photographs, but they reveal enough about the camera's design, which has sparked some considerable debate in the photo circles.

check and correct Photographers have always used their experiences as a means to create great art. No matter how personal the experience is, it can always go on to become a universal truth. Something similar happened with Singaporean photographer Jayden Tan, whose series, BONER, went on to showcase the challenges and beauty of boyhood. Today, Tan speaks to us about his ideas and process, and also how he manages to distinguish his personal work from his professional portfolio.

Have you ever seen an image that leaves you questioning reality? For instance, many pictures depict our surroundings in a way that makes the familiar feel unreal. Some may reflect on history, while others challenge how we see the world and deepen our appreciation of it. Alexander James Hamilton's work belongs to the latter group, where the real and the imagined collide to produce visuals that are breathtaking but also thought-provoking. "Everything visible in my work had to exist physically before the camera," Hamilton said in our interview. "The photograph is the physical record of what occurred."

Macro photographers will certainly be rejoined. Venus Optic has truly pushed the third-party lens market with the launch of the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f2.8 1X AF Macro APO, the world's first full-frame autofocus 35mm lens that can produce a 1:1 magnification ratio. The latter has been instrumental for macro photographers to get up close to the insects, flower buds, or even still life for their shoots. Here's a look at what else the lens offers.

Today, the 5 Boro Foto Fest is announcing our list of photographers and vendors who will be selling prints, zines, books, etc. to art lovers and collectors on October 25th, 2026 at Culture Lab LIC in NYC. The organizers checked that none of the work was made involving the use of generative AI and are incredibly elated with the list that we've curated. The festival is sponsored in part by Sigma, MPB, Signs 365, and Printique by Adorama.

Lomography is known for creating some fantastic cameras and lenses for portrait photography. The Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35mm f1.8 is one such offering that helps to grow the company's portfolio of optics that offer great bokeh. As part of their signature, dreamy bokeh, the new Métamorphose is designed to push well beyond that effect. And given its design, it is ideal for both stills and videos.

If you're the type of photographer who cares a lot about post-production, then 14-Bit RAW is something that you probably always use. 14-bit RAW images hold a lot more information in them than 12-bit RAW images. But does it really matter? A lot of information on the web is all about giving you lab-style testing. I'm not going to do that. Instead I'm going to apply logic and experience for photographers based on practical knowledge in the field. What you'll realize is that this 12-Bit vs. 14-Bit RAW debate is so similar to using one brand of soft toothbrush to another brand of soft toothbrush.

Not very long ago, increasing ISO beyond even 2500 on your DSLR felt like giving up something precious, like a part of your reputation, in return for getting a shot. Yup, I've felt this way many times when having to embrace horrible grain at the cost of capturing a moment felt like I would be slandered later on for having so much digital noise in it. Colors fell apart and the texture, or lack of it, seemed like something out of an amateur's oil painting on canvas. But modern cameras have changed that equation considerably - or have they? We take a look at some unedited high ISO shots taken in low but not mediocre light conditions at night, with a camera that can stake claim to being a low light king for high ISO quality.

The Polaroid Mod is a camera that I think is really fun in addition to being pretty advanced. I'm not sure how sustainable it is though. For sure, it brought everyone I took photos of quite a bit of visible joy. But in today's world, it's impossible for photographers to spell the word camera without ME. Make no mistake, this is a cool camera and one of the most advanced instant film cameras out there. However, I don't think I'd ever use it again.

Sony has had a wonderful year so far. The company launched some great cameras, including the high-resolution king, the a7R VI, recently. While the company has not spoken about what the next launch will be about, a few reports are pointing out that it will be the successor to the S series line, the Sony a7s IV. What does this mean for low-light Sony cameras? Let's find out.

Modern cameras are so good that auto ISO control is something that isn't even worth fussing over as long as you set the right parameters. This is especially the case with cameras that don't have the highest megapixel counts and have been around since the year 2020. If anything today, specifically choosing your ISO is an intentional act that makes you shoot in a very specific way. One leans more towards a care-free setting in the same way that street photographers shoot images in aperture priority. The manual mode, on the other hand, is all about actual intentionality.

When you're traveling, the last thing you want is to spend hours in front of a laptop editing photos instead of being out exploring. That's exactly the problem our Lightroom presets and Capture One styles solve. Apply one, adjust a couple of sliders if needed, and you're done. What you're left with

The lead image of this article is one that will always stick out to me. It's an image of my good friend, Alex. And I remember when I was showing it off to a bartender identifying as Gen Z, she told me it looked like AI. However, I was showing her the literal back of the camera screen -- and this is from the Leica SL3. It didn't make any sense to me especially because the image was still straight out of the camera and not even loaded onto my phone or a computer yet. And because I don't use Adobe Lightroom or Adobe products aside from Behance, it took me a while to understand why the image looked like AI. Only after I studied up on the issue for. few years and even noticed how my friends using Lightroom were editing did I understand what was happening.

Today's awesome vintage find on ebay is something for collectors with a taste for rarity and curiosity for military history. You definitely don't see a 1000mm 40-inch f/8 Cyclotar lens spring up from the depths of ebay everyday! What exactly is this curious-looking item? Well, there's not much info out there other than what ebay seller brcamera has provided. This rare Cyclotar lens was made by Alan Gordon Enterprises for the US government in the 1950s. It was used at the Nevada Test Site for documenting testing activities (we're definitely itching to know what kind) from the 1950s to the 1970s. It was especially constructed around a 40-inch Bausch + Lomb f/8 Telestigmat lens and was equipped on a Crown Graphic 4x5. What exactly is this curious-looking item? Well, there's not much info out there other than what ebay seller brcamera has provided. This rare Cyclotar lens was made by Alan Gordon Enterprises for the US government in the 1950s. It was used at the Nevada Test Site for documenting testing activities (we're definitely itching to know what kind) from the 1950s to the 1970s. It was especially constructed around a 40-inch Bausch + Lomb f/8 Telestigmat lens and was equipped on a Crown Graphic 4x5.

When you shoot with a modern camera, chances are that you're using some of the more very automated autofocus modes. By that, I'm talking about AI detection and scene detection -- depending on what brand we're discussing and the vernacular that they're using. In the past year or so though, I've been very curious to know and understand how good modern cameras are without it. So are they useless without AI?

Pentax has discontinued five of its lenses for the company's K-mount cameras. The announcement comes shortly after the company announced the discontinuation of the last K-1 II camera. The report comes after reports of camera dealers announcing the discontinuation of these lenses. What could this mean in the longer run? Well, let's find out.

Here at the Phoblographer, we cover street photography a lot. But we also cover various other genres too. And in the work that I've done as a journalist, I've always been fascinated by photographers like Joshua Lawrence. When we interviewed him, he was a fashion photography by day and a street photographer on the side. And street photography he always found so much more interesting.

Recently, I've been going through my archives after shooting for 20 years. And in those archives, I'm finding lots of gems of images that I've made. Here at the Phoblographer, we often talk about the Olympus Pen F -- but what I haven't spoken about enough is the real goat: the Olympus EM5. This was the first Olympus camera to have weather resistance, good autofocus, and to embrace a nice retro-style SLR style camera body.

Humans have always been fascinated by space. From stargazing to enjoying an eclipse, people have found varied ways to understand and photograph the celestial events around them. With astrophotography, many are able to document nebulae, the Andromeda Galaxy, or even the Milky Way. While astrophotography is a breathtaking genre, it does require certain setups to capture such phenomena. Andrea Girones has been documenting stars, galaxies, and space for several years now. Having photographed both astronomical objects and landscapes, Girones shares her unique setup for each sub-genre, and how young photographers can begin their journey.

The 5 Boro Foto Fest is coming, and it's worth marking your calendar for if you care about photography as an art form rather than just content in a feed. We built this festival to put art lovers directly in front of real photographers selling real, printed work, no algorithms and no generative AI in

Keychain cameras are now in high demand among many Gen Z photographers. Pocketable, easy to use, and delivering vintage image quality, these models continue to impress people with their adorable design and features. Yashica, which introduced its FUNtastic lineup not too long ago, has now added four new models with features that help young photographers take selfies and shoot at night. Have a look at what the new models boast.

Canon has some wonderful lenses on the market. Examples such as the 85mm, the 70-200mm, and the 100-400mm have long been favorites among photographers. While there are a plethora of options for landscape, portrait, wedding and sports photographers, Canon has limited lenses for those into macro photography. New reports point out that Canon is working on the RF 90mm f2.8 IS STM Macro, a non-L series lens designed for mid-tier photographers. With the company having limited options for budget lenses, here is a look at how this lens can be of help.

One of the best travel photography seasons has been fall. Crowds often reduce, prices of hotels and flights may fall, and the light turns warmer and more dramatic as the season shifts. However, with the state of global travel itself, with wars and an ongoing genocide, which can be a challenge for those wanting to visit certain areas. Here is a look at some places that Americans can visit for fall photos that they will adore.

Bird photography is a genre that needs additional gear to work with. In this case, a good telescope is a great start for many. Not only does it help spot the bird, but it also helps study its behavior. QIVIKA is one of the few companies that has created a compact optical telescope on Kickstarter, which helps turn any cellphone into an impressive device. It also comes with AI, has 24x optical magnification, and weighs less than 300g. For those who are interested in bird-watching and photography, this device can be helpful.

When I look at the photos of Jo Ann Chaus, I'm sort of transported to a fantasy land of sorts involving a time now long lost. Her obsession with color and what appears to be a love of something almost around the Mad Men era speaks to a romantic side of us that's rooted more in originality and a special type of documentary. I couldn't quite put my finger on it until I read her bio and found this line, "She is best known for her psychological self-portrait investigations surrounding generational inheritances." And her new book, Unspoken, Jo Ann looks at the idea of feminity in a fascinating way that's far less performative than what one may see from content creators online.

Leica has created some fantastic accessories for the photography community. From flash units to camera straps, bags, and even film stock, Leica has a varied range of items in store for its users. As part of their growing lineup, especially for phone photographers, Leica is now launching Leica LUX 2.0, a comprehensive update to their LUX camera app. The new version employs the same gallery interface as Leica FOTOS, but offers a revamped user interface along with color profiles inspired by Steve McCurry. There is also the announcement of LUX grip, which is ideal for those who shoot with a phone. Scroll down for more.

Autofocus does a great job; but it's a tool that should really only be used sparingly. As a high-functioning blind man, I can attest to the idea that manually focusing a lens will make you compose a scene differently as well as make you rethink how you're making the photograph. This isn't only from zone focusing, but also from the standpoint of the aperture, depth of field, and all. With autofocus, your lens engages and you just simply snap the shutter. But with manual focus, you look at a scene, realize how little is in focus, and then make adjustments. To that end, you become so much more intentional when using manual focus lenses.

The Nikon Z5 II C is a fantastic camera in so many different ways mostly because of the form factor. The influencers will tell you that it's not a real camera because there is no viewfinder, but truthfully, you don't really need one if you know how to zone focus for street photography. When I was summoned by Nikon for a meeting about the Nikon Z5 II C, all the reviewers on our staff were so curious. "It's a street photography camera," we were told. Immediately, we all thought that it would be a point and shoot of some sort. Were we finally getting the Nikon Coolpix A that we've wanted? The Nikon Z5 II C isn't that; nor is it the Nikon Z30 that was predicted either. Instead, this camera embraces an idea that I've been thinking about for a while.

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Canon cameras are rarely destroyed due to a single failure. It's usually with slower challenges, such as using the shutter a thousand times, a weather seal that is way past its limit, or a battery that does not last a whole day. The company has been very clear about how long a camera can last, and it goes beyond about "it depends" answers. If you are Canon owners, here is a quick look at what to expect from the cameras.

Canon has some wonderful cameras in their portfolio. The R1 and the R5 series are designed for full frame users, while the R6 and R8 series are for beginners who want a full-frame camera. It now appears a new camera now appears, the Canon R4, on the radar, which briefly appeared on Adobe's Camera RAW list in early September. While there is no credible source to cite the news, the report on the Canon R4 has perked up many ears. Have a look.

For over a decade now, here on the Phoblographer both I and several other writers for the site have been talking about making images for people of color. It's been proven for a long time that photography wasn't totally developed for those of us with darker skin tones. But as the only Editor in Chief of a large online photography magazine who has visible melanin in their skin, this is an issue that has always been very close to me and my heart. A while back, we wrote an article about people of color and Fujifilm Film simulations; and I decided to write about other systems. So here's what I've found over the years in my experimentations.

Often street photographers talk about their gear; though they surely do also discuss their work. In the case of photographer Nei Valente though, you can really see the artistry in what he captures on the streets. In a piece from our archives, he spoke with us a bit about what it's like observing the people here in NYC. "...to accurately represent a place, you can’t photograph only the ordinary people and scenes, but also capture what contrasts with the normality and thus makes that place special enough to be photographed," he says.

At IBC 2026, Viltrox teased that new lenses are coming to the L-mount. And today, they're making it official. From the Viltrox AIR series the AF 14mm f4 L, AF 20mm f2.8 L, AF 40mm f2.5 L, and AF 50mm f2 L are now being announced for the L-Mount. Though we've tested only a handful of lenses for the L-mount from Viltrox, we expect that this is where the autofocus performance may indeed be the best because of how the rules of the L-mount alliance works. It's something that Nikon, Sony, and Canon could learn from and greatly benefit at. In many ways, the L-Mount is the opposite of Micro Four Thirds.

Meet Fido: Abraham Lincoln's beloved dog and the first Presidential dog to be photographed and still have surviving records. Mr. Lincoln loved his dog and before he became President, he was said to bring the dog with him into town often. The dog would sometimes fetch parcels and even wait outside the barbershop when he got a haircut.