Camera Technology Has Improved. So Why Hasn't Photography?

The latest from the Phoblographer for June 25th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
June 25, 2025

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What is a DigiCam?

By Chris Gampat

June 25, 2025

A Digicam is something that your kids and/or younger adults have been talking about for a while now. And let's be honest, it's a word that has been around for many years now. But in modern-day vernacular, the word Digicam has changed to mean something different. If you're a bit confused, then we're going to break it down for you here.

The Best Zoom Lenses for the LUMIX S1RII

By Chris Gampat

June 25, 2025

Everyone loves to talk about prime lenses. And even we'll admit, we love how simple they make things. But we can also admit at the same time to how they creatively limit a photographer. You know the whole thing about zooming with your feet? Well, we also think that you should compose or crop with your lens. And zoom lenses are absolutely great for that. So we know that lots of photographers are considering the new LUMIX S1RII. So here are the best zoom lenses for the LUMIX S1RII -- especially if you're considering switching camera systems.

Photography Tips That Didn’t Age Well

By Nilofer Khan

June 25, 2025

When it comes to photography, there are multiple rules, advice, and tips that a budding photographer comes across. Some are passed down from mentors, others from seniors or colleagues. While some tips and suggestions can be really helpful, there are also instances when some do not hold a candle today. How so? Let's have a look.

Camera Technology Has Massively Improved. So Why Hasn’t Photography?

By Chris Gampat

June 25, 2025

I love it when photographers say something like, "It's not about the tech." That's truly wrong -- a pinhole camera can't shoot sports in the same way that a Sony a9 III can. But there's something to be said for the wisdom of what Zack Arias said many years ago: what matters is the moron behind the camera. And this I feel is also very true. But if camera technology has massively improved on the past two decades, why hasn't photography? Why has photography instead become all about copying one another and repeating whatever gets us the most views? Obviously, the attention economy is a major problem when it comes to photographers making innovative things if that's what they're targeting. But the truth is that social media and the attention economy aren't the real world. What instead matters more are how photos are looked at off of social media.

Canon R3 Now Costs Over $1000 More as Tariffs Come into Effect

By Nilofer Khan

June 24, 2025

Like many other companies, Canon has now also joined the fray of price increases in the United States. The company revealed that it would hike prices of the cameras and lenses due to tariffs, and it now appears that it has finally come into effect. So far, this includes some top-notch full-frame cameras and a few lenses, which have seen a variable degree of increase. While the company had taken a hypothetical 10% increase in its report, that no longer seems to be the case across the board. Here's a look.

The Crappiest Digicam of 2025

By Chris Gampat

June 24, 2025

The other day I sat at a table with executives and marketing directors for a camera company. We spoke about the compact camera market, its direction, and how good a choice the Sichuan food was that we were enjoying. Then I slip something out of my pocket that instantly attracts their curiosity. It’s the Escura camera. They agree – it’s never anything that they could make profitable. And of anything that I’ve used this year, the Escura camera is one of the most curious-looking digicams yet. At the same time, it speaks to the soul of a Chris Gampat back in my high school days.

Echolens Merges Late 2000s Digicam Sensors With Vintage-Inspired Hardware

By Chris Gampat

June 24, 2025

The digicam trend is really something special -- and I'm so glad that photographers are majorly getting into it. I adore the lo-fi aesthetic of older camera sensor technology. However, the new Echolens is something that seems to be the most intriguing so far. Previously, we stated that it's going to appeal to Gen Z -- but we actually think that Millennials might be the ones who adore it the most. And there's a big reason for that.

Which LUMIX Camera is Best?

By Chris Gampat

June 24, 2025

There are lots of cameras on the market. And if you're looking to become a photographer that doesn't spend hours in post-production but instead spends hours shooting beautiful photos, then Lumix cameras can give you everything you need. More importantly, they're also fantastic for photographers that want a full-frame camera that's lightweight and easy to use. Even better, there's a slew of lenses available that are weather resistant and Lumix cameras currently on the market. Take a look at our guide for Summer 2023 to help you figure out what Lumix Camera you need.

Canon’s RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is a Must-Have Upgrade for New EOS R Cameras

By Alberto Lima

June 24, 2025

I’ve been a photographer long enough that I remember when my mentor first told me that I needed three lenses in my bag to be a successful wedding photographer: a 24-70mm, a fast 50mm, and a 70-200mm. The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is quite possibly the best iteration of the 70-200mm that I’ve ever worked with, but there are some caveats.