$200 for a Rain Cover? Get Real, Sony

The latest from the Phoblographer for November 20th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
November 20, 2025

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Leica’s Q3 Monochrom Is the First Q Camera to Offer Authentic, Tamper-Proof Photos

By Nilofer Khan

November 20, 2025

Since the invention of digital sensors, one often photographs in color and then converts the images to black and white. While this may not significantly impact the image, it does limit one's use of extremely high ISO settings. To help purists who want the best of black and white, Leica launched its first Monochrome in the M series range. Today, they launch a new addition in this successful lineup: Q3 Monochrome.

Leica Q3 Monochrom Review: You’ll Make Beautiful Images With This

By Chris Gampat

November 20, 2025

While I love that the Leica Q3 Monochrom exists, I’m struggling to understand why it exists. There surely are folks who think in black and white and will only ever shoot in black and white. You’d probably think that the sensor would render images similarly, right? Then I remember before stepping into my meeting with Leica, that’s not how it works.

Making Your Photos Glow with Halationify Probably Shouldn’t Cost This Much

By Alberto Lima

November 20, 2025

At ThePhoblographer, we’re lovers of Photography, and I am specifically a lover of analog photography. I love the nostalgia behind seeing the grain, colors, and yes, imperfections. In recent years, several companies have tried to capture the magic and transfer it to digital images, and Felix, a photographer and YouTuber (this will be relevant later), and his company, Polychrome, have launched a new app that adds a halation effect to your photos. It’s free to try, but is it worth the download?

PolarPro’s Center-Split Filter Brings a New Perspective to Getting it In-Camera

By Alberto Lima

November 20, 2025

There’s something about tools that can help you get the image you’ve envisioned in your mind right, and without having to spend hours editing it. PolarPro recently released a Center-Split filter that works similarly to a split diopter filter – creating unique bokeh effects while keeping the center of your frame sharp. If you’re looking for tools to help expand your creative potential, let’s take a minute to familiarize ourselves with the PolarPro Center-Split Filter.

Is Medium Format Film in Trouble?

By Chris Gampat

November 20, 2025

Not many film cameras are being made these days: but they are indeed being made. Perhaps it has to do with profitability and understanding the market. But what's really fascinating to think about is that we haven't had a major manufacturer make a solid medium format film camera since the Lomography LCA 120. That was over a decade ago at this point. And while brands are still making medium format film, more cameras aren't being made to support them. So instead, photographers need to dive into auctions and thrift stores to find those cameras. But will medium format film ever really recover?

Viltrox 85mm f1.4 Pro Z Mount Review: Great Choice For Portraits

By Feroz Khan

November 19, 2025

When I started looking to turn pro as a photographer close to two decades ago, every amateur I knew wanted to venture into the world of fashion portraits. One focal length that was on all their lips was 85mm. This was the coveted prime lens, which would apparently help most of them kickstart a career in photographing supermodels. Jokes aside, 85mm prime lenses have been the quintessential focal length for people looking to capture portraits of others. Viltrox just launched their latest version of this lens for Nikon Z mount users and it looks to be a winner

The $200 Sony Rain Cover: Not an April Fool’s Joke

By Feroz Khan

November 19, 2025

Sony has just announced a new range of protective accessories for photographers. I say photographers, but I don’t mean serious ones when it comes to these accessories. On a typical day, you might read a press release like this and then move on. But today is different. That’s due to the fact that Sony has …

I’m a Nikon Fanboy – Clearly, I Don’t Mind Blurry Photos

By Alberto Lima

November 19, 2025

Nikon has enjoyed a legendary run in the camera world. And for photographers of a certain age, the question, “Canon or Nikon?” was less about your camera and more about your allegiances and your moral compass. In many ways, Nikon has earned its reputation for innovation and longevity, as acknowledged by its fans. But this story isn’t about any of that. This one is for all the haters out there.

Which Sony APS-C Camera is Right For You?

By Chris Gampat

November 19, 2025

Sony has a few APS-C camera options that might intrigue photographers looking for more affordable cameras that are brand new. And so, we've looked through our archives of reviews. More importantly, I've been the person involved with the testing of all these cameras. So if you're looking for real opinions from a trusted source, there's no one better! Check this out.