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Chris Gampat
July 17, 2025

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3 Screenless Digicams that Gen Z Will Love

By Chris Gampat

July 17, 2025

There's a new trend: screenless digital cameras. Yes, Gen Z and so many others are very sick of looking at screens these days. So, to bring us back to a bit more authenticity, lots of new cameras have been launched that forego the screen. Luckily for you, we've reviewed lots of them. Here are the three best screeenless digicams that Gen Z will love for different reasons.

Is Canon EL-1’s Successor Any Good for Photographers Today?

By Nilofer Khan

July 17, 2025

Canon has some exceptional flash in its range of products. The company offers various flash, some meant for professionals, and others for beginners. Either way, these off-camera speedlights have been a way to enhance one's image, and bring their vision to life. An example is the newly launched EL-1 (version 2), a successor to the original EL-1 launched in 2019. Here is a look at difference between specifications and what it means.

6 Photographers Share Their Heartfelt Depictions of Depression

By Nilofer Khan

July 17, 2025

According to the World Health Organization, about 5% of the population around the globe has been diagnosed with depression. In other words, about 280 million continue to move about their day, despite having no motivation or interest in their day-to-day activities. In the United States alone, about 21 million Americans have depression, with 15% of the young population between the ages of 12 and 17 having severe symptoms. While there are medications, the stigma around depression, even in the most developed countries, is immense. In a bid to de-stigmatize and empathize with those suffering even today, we bring to you a round-up of photographers who have created brilliant images that address the topic. Their photographs and words will make you understand the significance of keeping an open mind.

The 4 Best Sony Cameras for Travel Photography

By Nilofer Khan

July 17, 2025

Travel photography is loved by many. Everyone wants to go to a distant city, capture its culture through traditions or food, and come back with memories that remind them to return to the place again. Some people achieve this in between their jobs, while others make a living as travel photographers. Either way, the genre has imploded to reach new heights, and one's camera is quite important to get where they wish to go. To help such individuals, we have created this round-up of Sony cameras that are not just compact, but also give you the desired result.

What the Sony a7s III Should’ve Been

By Chris Gampat

July 17, 2025

When the Sony a7s III was launched, I truly thought it was quite odd. If anything, it felt like the brand put the camera out and didn't try to do much to change it or improve it. The 12MP sensor can output very clean high ISO imagery, but what photographers needed more was resolution and the high ISO output. Instead, I feel like Nikon, with the Nikon Zf, put out the real Sony a7s III. The Zf is capable of shooting at super high ISOs while giving you clean and useable images. To this day, it's still perhaps my favorite high ISO camera on the market.

The 4 Best Film Cameras Under $100 in 2025

By Nilofer Khan

July 16, 2025

With smartphones making photography easy and accessible, there are many who feel that they are not enough. Some find the images clinical, while others simply enjoy the feel of a camera in their hands. Some like the grains and colours of film, which digital photography can't replicate. However, purchasing a film camera can be a daunting task—you need to figure out the correct model, check the price and also figure out if it's working on it. To make it easy for beginners, we bring to you a few easy point and shoot film cameras, which can make your journey exciting.

Harman’s Latest Film Is Exactly What Analog Photographers Have Been Waiting For

By Nilofer Khan

July 16, 2025

Anyone who chooses film photography for their first reason is not to slow down their process, but to experience the richness of colors. With film being the main ingredient in analog photography, there are a handful of brands, like Ilford, Kodak, and Fujifilm are some brands that are launching new negative. Join this list is now Harman Technology, one of the world’s leading producers of analogue photographic film and darkroom products in the United Kingdom, whose new film will excite photographers.

Nikon Z5 II Review: Anything But Entry Level

By Feroz Khan

July 16, 2025

Whether Nikon likes it or not, this camera will be christened as an entry-level full-frame camera in their Z mirrorless lineup. And why not, especially since there's no other (at least 2nd gen) Z full-frame camera sitting before it currently. But to say the specs, build, and overall image quality are entry-level would be doing this model a grave injustice. Nikon has taken a lot of the best qualities of the bigger brothers of the Nikon Z5 II and carefully blended them into this model. Think of it as one of those power booster smoothies you see at juice bars. The ones that, even if you're not all that low on energy levels, still manage to leave you satisfied and refreshed. After using the Nikon Z5 II, you'd go back home with pretty much the same feelings.

Is Fujifilm Developing a Successor to a Popular X-Series Camera?

By Nilofer Khan

July 16, 2025

Fujifilm has a wide-ranging portfolio in its X-series segment. From models such as the Pro series to the T and H series, Fujifilm has something for different users. However, in more recent years, the company has begun to add features of flagships in mid-range cameras, a standard that is now set in the gear industry. Per new reports, the company may be launching a new camera, one that could be a smaller version of the X-T5. How so? Let's find out.