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The latest from the Phoblographer for October 8th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
October 08, 2025

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The Profoto B20: Is Bigger Really Better?

By Alberto Lima

October 8, 2025

When Profoto sent over the new B20 strobe for review, I was instantly concerned by the box that showed up at my doorstep. It was a massive and heavy cardboard box that was hiding a safely packed backpack with the light, a trigger, and the necessary charging brick. Upon unpacking, what instantly stood out was the weight. The B20 is a beefier successor to the B10 and B10X, and while there’s a lot more strobe to go around, in this review, we ask if bigger necessarily means better.

The Best Communities for Photographers Who Hate Social Media in 2025

By Chris Gampat

October 8, 2025

If you are looking for a place besides Instagram to post your images, then we've got just what you need. Years ago, we wrote a guide for photographers on finding communities. And consider this an update of sorts. These are the best communities for photographers in 2025 -- you can think of them as anti-social media in some ways.

The Best Cameras From 2017 That Still Shine in 2025

By Nilofer Khan

October 8, 2025

Full frame cameras are in high demand. The devices are exceptional in terms of light-gathering capabilities, offering the highest resolution and capturing better images in low light. While there are many new models today, there are a few from the past that continue to shine even today. 2017, for instance, is one year where the industry saw some exceptional models that won over millions. Here's a look at the top three.

A Question Every Senior Portrait Photographer Should Ask

By Chris Gampat

October 8, 2025

If you're doing senior portraits, then it goes without saying that you're bound to want to sell prints to clients. And naturally, we're inclined to tell people to go get canvas prints made. After all, they're durable, can look great everywhere, and they're a bit more unique. But how often have you framed a canvas print? Well, that's not something that even I thought about until I saw the way that Lumaprints did them. And now, I'm rethinking all the canvas prints in my home.

Nikon Discontinues One of Its Most Popular Zoom Lenses

By Nilofer Khan

October 7, 2025

Nikon has been having a great year so far. The company has launched multiple products, and they have been reaching new heights. They have also introduced some spectacular lenses for mirrorless mounts, and it appears, they are already discontinuing the ones that don't seem too beneficial. According to a new report, this includes a zoom lens, which was recently introduced: the Z 24-70mm.

The Best Compact Camera Canon Made in The Past Decade

By Nilofer Khan

October 7, 2025

Canon has created some exceptional compact cameras over the years. The company has introduced models such as G7 X, S95, Pro1, and the IXUS series, which have a cult following around the world. While these devices have won over people, there is one that continues to shine even today: Canon G1X Mk II. Here is a quick peek into the past and what made this device so important for its time. Perhaps, even today.

Meet Caira: World’s First AI-Native Micro Four Thirds Camera That Runs With Your iPhone

By Nilofer Khan

October 7, 2025

Have you ever dreamed of a camera that enables you to edit your images with AI in real-time? Well, this dream will soon become a reality, thanks to Camera Intelligence's new AI-native Macro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, Caira. The device works with Google's AI model and is the "world's first mirrorless camera" to integrate the former's Gen AI tech directly into its product. Here's a quick look at what it can do and how you can get your hands on it.

What is the Best Film Camera?

By Chris Gampat

October 7, 2025

Of any online photography publication currently around, we've been reviewing film cameras and film emulsions for the longest.And a while ago, I was wondering to myself what the best film camera is. I remember reading a special thread on Reddit about the Leica M6 vs the Nikon F3. It was such a profound thread that I emailed it to myself and constantly snoozed the email to write about it later after I had my truest thoughts come to me. Time has shown us that both of these cameras will far outlast anything that digital photographers use. So what is the best film camera?

Panasonic S9 vs Nikon Zf: Which One is the Best for Travel Photos?

By Nilofer Khan

October 7, 2025

Travel photographers often require a compact device that meets their needs. This means you can change lenses, get a higher megapixel sensor, and enjoy all the other benefits inside a compact body. Nikon and Panasonic are not the names you will hear often for travel photographers. That's because Panasonic manufactures hybrid devices, and Nikon's full-frame cameras are larger than compact devices. But with the launch of Panasonic S9 and Nikon Zf, that changed. Today, we let them battle it out to see which one you should go for.