Did You Know Sony's Best Sensor is Nearly a Decade Old?

The latest from the Phoblographer for November 26th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
November 26, 2025

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The Best Full Frame DSLRs: There are Only Two That Still Matter

By Nilofer Khan

November 26, 2025

Full-frame cameras are everyone's favourite. However, it is often the case that people gravitate towards mirrorless cameras instead of DSLRs in 2025. But we are here to tell you otherwise. DSLRs may seem outdated, but they are far from it. You still have the chance to work with extra megapixels, as well as iconic lenses. If you are looking for a device that won't cast much but offers great performance, here are two DSLRs that have proven their worth over time.

Sony’s Best Sensor is Nearly a Decade Old Now

By Chris Gampat

November 26, 2025

Though photographers don't really take DXOMark all that seriously anymore, but in terms of lab tests, they're very thorough. Crazy enough, the Sony a7r III is still considered by the company to be the best camera in terms of sensor output. It even beats the Sony a7r V. I encourage you to go look this up for yourself if you're in disbelief. In my mind, it's saying something about the camera industry.

How Gen Z is Rewriting the Rules of Photography

By Nilofer Khan

November 26, 2025

When one talks about the history of photography, it is pretty evident that every generation has made some inspiring contributions to the medium. The boomers were responsible for pushing image-making as a documentary of truth (photojournalism), but also shaping how we look at our lives (Nan Goldin). Millennials, on the other hand, focused on digital innovations, pushing photography to become more mainstream than ever. Now, the torch is passed on to Gen Z, many of whom refuse to be defined by traditions. Here's a look at how they are writing new verses of history.

Thypoch Drops an Ultra-Compact $500 Lens for Leica & Fujifilm Shooters

By Nilofer Khan

November 26, 2025

Leica photographers get the best of both worlds. Not only do they get a chance to work with some stunning image quality, but also with lenses that are inspired by the past. Thypoch, a third-party lens manufacturer, often comes up in conversations about such lenses. And today, they expanded their Eureka lineup with a new wide-angle lens that draws inspiration from the iconic Dallmeyer Anastigmat lens. Here's a look at what Thypoch offers with this new version.

The Pope’s Leica Proves Hype Culture Has Hit Rare Cameras

By Nilofer Khan

November 25, 2025

Vienna's Leitz Photographica Auction has been the best place for collectors. From iconic cameras to stunning lenses, each edition brings something exciting to the forefront. The 47th edition concluded with a new record, but it also highlighted how far the hype culture can influence the value of an object. The niche event, a favourite of many camera historians, became a global spectacle once the camera of the late Pope Francis was sold.

Panasonic Pushes Big LUMIX S Series Update for Hybrid Shooters

By Nilofer Khan

November 25, 2025

Panasonic cameras continue to be ideal options for hybrid creators. Not only are they very popular for their video needs, but they also offer an exciting feature: real-time LUTs. For those who have recently purchased Panasonic's full-frame mirrorless camera, there is also some good news: The company is announcing a series of firmware updates that will improve the shooting experience and provide better functionality. Here's what you will get.

Laowa Announces The 35mm f2.8 Zero D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro

By Feroz Khan

November 25, 2025

Laowa has officially added a new lens to its tilt-shift lineup. The new Laowa 35mm f2.8 Zero D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro is the widest and most versatile tilt-shift lens Venus Optics has made. Complementing the well-known 50mm and 100mm tilt-shift lenses in their catalog, this new lens provides a significantly wider field of view for architectural and cityscape photographers who require excellent perspective control.

The Best Screenless Digital Cameras of 2025

By Chris Gampat

November 25, 2025

A new genre of camera has popped up in the past few years: the screenless digital camera. It started really with the original Camp Snap and then a whole bunch of others started popping up. Now, it's a robust category with lots of options for photographers to choose from. I'll admit it, though, I really wanted to put the Chuzhao camera on this list. However, it has a hidden screen. However, if you're looking for a screenless digital camera, consider these options.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ47: Was 12 Megapixels Enough?

By Alberto Lima

November 25, 2025

When it was first announced in 2011, the Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 was considered a “fun” bridge camera that sacrificed some of the features that made its sibling, the FZ150, a premium bridge camera. Among the features sacrificed on the altar of better affordability were the lack of RAW image capture, a now nearly abandoned video standard (AVCHD), and one of its biggest flaws in 2011 – the use of a CCD sensor over the more popular CMOS sensors. Nearly 15 years later, do these flaws still hinder this camera, or should it be on the watchlist of every digital camera enthusiast today?