by Nilofer Khan
July 6, 2026

Street photographers have always relied on a standard focal length for their visions: a good 35mm. It is small, sharp, and works wonders in a crowded place. While there are various 35mm lenses out there, we are looking at the ones that have performed admirably in our reviews. Is your lens on the list? Let's dive in.

by Chris Gampat
July 6, 2026

I'll admit that even though I still think that many Sony cameras feel like Playstation controllers, they're still highly capable. The Sony a7 original, which we reviewed back in 2013 is still a camera that I pull out of the closet a few times a year mostly because of the paltry battery life. But otherwise, I've modified mine to be full spectrum thanks to the most excellent folks at Kolari Vision. I also own the Sony a7r III, a camera that I still consider to be one of the best bodies Sony ever made. The company's marketing and cult tactics will have you believe that you need to upgrade camera bodies with every single cycle. But in truth, you really don't. So as a photographer who's used and owned Sony cameras for almost two decades, here's how you can get more out of them and prolong the life of your camera.

by Chris Gampat
July 6, 2026

Do you know how to actually shoot a photo in portrait orientation? You're probably going to say yes because what you've been doing so far has been effective enough. But trust me, it isn't efficient enough. You'll learn this even more when go shooting commercial portraits, weddings, concerts, events where you're in a pit, etc.

by Chris Gampat
July 6, 2026

Today, Phoblographer is announcing something absolutely wonder. Now, annual subscribers to our website get the special benefit of 10% off of Viltrox lenses and accessories. This is already on top of getting the website banner-ad free, Capture One Discounts, etc. Put bluntly, with all the benefits that the Phoblographer's membership has, you'd be stupid to not buy this.

by Nilofer Khan
July 5, 2026

Black and white photography is one of the best genres for many photographers. It not only helps you see the world differently, but also pushes you to think in a different way. From the various options out there today, the one that works the best is the Fujifilm X Pro 2. Why? Let's find out.

by Chris Gampat
July 5, 2026

While Bokeh is often used as a crutch to create a beautiful image. When used correctly, however, it can do a terrific job to help tell a story visually. We're not going to encourage to never stop down. In fact, you need to when telling certain stories with images. However, we are going to let you know about a couple of key secrets on how to get the best from your lens and get the best bokeh. In fact, we do this as part of our lens testing here at the Phoblographer.

by Feroz Khan
July 5, 2026

The original Valoi easy35 is one of our favorite negative and slide scanning tools. The system is so user-friendly that even those new to film scanning can rush through a roll of scans with ease. Flatbed scanners are slow and dedicated film scanners are expensive. The team at Valoi helped bring an affordable and super quick solution to this some years ago. Now with the Valoi easy35 V2 they've gone and improved upon an already excellent product.

by Nilofer Khan
July 3, 2026

Camera bags are one of the most possible accessories of any photographer. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional, you need a device to hold the gadget that brings your visions to life. While there are various camera bags today, Manfrotto's newest bag range makes a clear departure from the standard designs to bring something chic to the table.

by Chris Gampat
July 3, 2026

Upon getting the press release fro the new TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 Neo lens, a few curious questions went through my mind. First off, I really wondered why it didn't have weather resistance. Even at $89, I think the company could've raised the price a bit and still added it in. But there's something even more curious about this lens.