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Panasonic’s Beloved Travel Zoom Is Finally Coming Back
by Nilofer Khan
March 17, 2026
Panasonic Lumix offers a variety of cameras, each with distinct specs to meet the needs of its users. The S series offers full frame options for professionals, while the GH series is perfect for hybrid photographers. They also offer spectacular compact cameras, with the TZ series aimed at travel photographers who want more reach. It appears that Panasonic is keen to launch a model, the successor to the popular TZ-200. And here is a glimpse of its first look.
The Trick to Getting the Fastest Autofocus With Any Camera
by Chris Gampat
March 17, 2026
I'm going to bet you that most of you don't know the trick that I'm about to break your brain with. All the manufacturers like to spew at you is marketing jargon. And what's more, most YouTubers and influencers don't really know how to use their cameras all that well. You probably didn't know that getting the fastest autofocus with any camera isn't really about having the fastest focusing lenses or anything like that. Instead, it's about foresight.
3 Retro Pancake Lenses We Love
by Nilofer Khan
March 17, 2026
Pancake lenses are important for many genres of photographers. They are small, easy to carry, and inconspicuous for genres such as street photography. While pancake lenses remain important, there are unfortunately not many options available today. Here is a look at the three that continue to win over.
Please Help Us Ditch the Big Photo Retailers. Read This.
by Chris Gampat
March 17, 2026
For several years, the Phoblographer hasn't worked with B&H Photo because we've had massive ethical issues with them. And at the same time, we've also had massive ethical issues with Amazon. However, Amazon doesn't lie to us and often ends up being better for our business as an affiliate partner. Before I go on, know that affiliate partners are partner retailers that give you a kickback commission when you ensure that something gets sold. But honestly, it's pathetic. We could sell $26,000 worth of product for Amazon and still not even get $1,000. Please read that sentence again and really internalize it. This is why we need your help.
Is Instax Over? Fujifilm’s New Mini 13 Makes Me Think So
by Chris Gampat
March 17, 2026
"Your dog is adorable, can I pet?" is what I ask a woman while strolling down 3rd ave in Brooklyn this past weekend. After being granted permission, I gave the friendly young pitbull pets and more pets. Then I asked to take a photo of her dog -- which apparently was up for adoption. We got into a conversation about pets for a bit until we parted ways. That's what happens when you ask for photos of something that you and someone else emotionally connect on. But the lasting impression comes from the Instax print made. In this case, I used the new Fujifilm Instax Mini 13. A few days removed from the event, I've come even more into myself. My weekend was great. But that Instax photo will go straight into either the garbage or into a box where I keep lots of other Instax prints.
This Glass Filter Is Giving Photographers Dreamy Photos at Just $99
by Nilofer Khan
March 16, 2026
Lens filters have a special place in the hearts of many photographers. One reason is that they let you achieve the desired results in-camera, without having to sit through lengthy post-production edits. Among the various brands in the market, Prism Lens FX is one such company that consistently releases products to help creatives achieve the best results without relying on digital edits. Here's a look at its latest launch, the Handheld Ripple FX Filter, which is helping people around the world.
Documentary Photographers: You Need Our Presets
by Chris Gampat
March 16, 2026
If you use Lightroom or Capture One, you'll want to see what our presets can do for you. Not only are they affordable, but they're specially designed to make images in a variety of both studio and natural lighting scenes stand out. This works for street photography, landscapes, portraits, etc.
We Did the Most Anti-AI Thing a Publication Can Do
by Chris Gampat
March 16, 2026
These days, websites are doing something really annoying. They're using AI to create a chatbot that is supposed to help you find what you're looking for. But it's failing. So recently, the Phoblographer did something very anti-AI. We build a custom search engine of our articles and pages that's designed to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Think about how Google used to be before social media became part of search and how good it was. We're also not bloating it up with ads. Nope, if you want to find our Sony a7V review, you'll find it really easily and really quickly. This is designed simply just to make the experience easier for humans -- and not for AI to come ingest what we do and not give us the credit. So go ahead, and give our search a try.
We’ve Updated Our Canon S100 Review
by Chris Gampat
March 16, 2026
Yes, nearly 20 years later, we've updated our Canon S100 review. Why? Well, you'll see in our review that we talk about how retro tech is back. And after being gifted one of these cameras, I found that it it's very capable of bringing me joy that Japanese cameras once brought me. Plus, they're going for really affordable prices still.
