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The Abominable Adobe Man Steps Down
by Chris Gampat
March 13, 2026
As I write this article, Phoblographer's Managing Editor Nilofer Khan told me about how her friend just lost her job to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fueled by insane amounts of hyper-capitalistic goals that are ultimately tearing our planet apart as we're all fighting for resources, it's been causing our society a ton of problems. Yet at the same time, Adobe's CEO Shantanu Narayen is stepping down because of falling shares affecting infinitesimal percentages in the multi-billions. The reason that's being blamed is because photographers and other artists (not creatives, call them artists because we respect them) are leaving Adobe because of AI -- the one thing that Adobe is leaning so insanely hard into.
Has The Last Great Canon DSLR Met Its End?
by Nilofer Khan
March 13, 2026
Canon cameras, especially its DSLRs, continue to hold a special place in people's hearts. The company introduced several exciting models, including 6D, 1 DX, and 7D. However, Canon's 5D series wins hands down in many ways. While 5D's most cameras are no longer in production, it appears that the last model, 5D Mark IV, is also facing the same fate. Here's a look.
The 3 Sony Cameras That Aged Well Over a Decade
by Nilofer Khan
March 13, 2026
Sony has been one of the few companies that offered a truly diverse range of cameras over the years. They were the first to introduce mirrorless, and they never shied away from being different. Today, we take a look at the devices turning 10 in 2026 and whether they can still be used by young photographers. Let's dive in.
Where are the Purpose-Built Cameras for Still Photography?
by Chris Gampat
March 13, 2026
Several years ago, even before the pandemic, I was asking where all the cameras were that were just designed for still photography. And I remember being on a press trip with a bunch of influencers and journalists from magazines who would give the billion-dollar camera manufacturers the benefit of the doubt. I, however, never did. Lots of work was done on myself to not tell myself little lies and to instead always question everything. Most recently, I've been questioning what the camera brands have been doing.
A Feature Nikon Zf Users Have Craved May be Coming Soon
by Nilofer Khan
March 12, 2026
When the Nikon Zf was introduced, many photographers, even those who don't use Nikon, praised the company for trying something different. The company managed to blend retro design with modern tech, making life easier for many users. It now appears that Nikon may launch a new feature that can help photographers better with their JPEGs.
Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG Art II vs LUMIX 35mm f1.8: Which is Better?
by Chris Gampat
March 12, 2026
When the Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG Art II came in for review (linked here), I was immediately quite shocked. Sigma had managed to make a lens that's pretty much the size of the LUMIX 35mm f1.8 (reviewed here) -- which is one of my favorite lenses. And even on Reddit, I remember coming across a thread asking about whether or not someone should upgrade. That, ultimately, is the wrong vernacular. I'm going to tell you why this is the worst thought you can have in the post-capitalistic world that we're in. If you're rolling your eyes at that statement, you're probably rolling in money or you don't understand how the brands are giving you diminishing returns.
Rewindpix Camera Review: This Does 1 Thing Others Don’t
by Feroz Khan
March 12, 2026
When you first receive it, this isn't a camera you'd expect to be an everyday companion. But with each click and each viewing of the results, the unpredictability of the images becomes quite addictive, and you find yourself carrying the Rewindpix camera wherever you go.
The Guide to Blue Hour Portrait Photography for 2026
by Chris Gampat
March 12, 2026
The latest trend is blue hour portraiture -- everyone desires it for weddings, headshots, etc. We're so happy that this trend has made a return. The Blue Hour takes the idea of backlighting a portrait and throws it away in favor of placing a subject within the mood. In the Phoblographer's 16 years of testing cameras, lenses and lights, we've made several portraits during the blue hour. And so I'm dipping into our archives to pull images and tutorials that we've done in the past.
Canon’s RF45mm F1.2 STM Lens is Reselling for Nearly Double its MSRP
by Alberto Lima
March 12, 2026
When Canon launched its RF 45mm F1.2 late last year, it caught many of us by surprise. A big reason for this was the very fast prime, an F1.2 maximum aperture, paired with a seriously affordable price – under $500 USD. Since the announcement and subsequent launch, however, we’ve begun to see that the lens is blowing up in reseller markets, fetching upwards of $800. But what is causing Canon’s affordable prime to spiral into the territory of Canon L Lens prices?
