Is There Hope for a Fan Favorite Olympus Camera?

The latest from the Phoblographer for August 7th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
August 07, 2025

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Compact Cameras Climb, DSLRs Dive: The CIPA June Report Tells All

By Nilofer Khan

August 7, 2025

As we step into August, we have only a few more months before the year ends. However, crossing the six-month mark before the new year often calls for a time of reflection. And we don't just mean a personal one; rather, we mean how the camera industry is performing amidst the varied global and economic turmoil. To give us better clarity, the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has just announced its mid-year report, which sheds light on how sales are working and in whose favour. Here's a look.

Crucial Lessons You Can Learn From Fred Herzog

By Nilofer Khan

August 7, 2025

When it comes to color photography, Saul Leiter is often credited with being the first photographer to dabble with the medium. However, while photographers such as William Eggleston, Joel Meyerowitz, and Martin Parr gradually made color photography more popular, there was another individual whose name is somewhat lesser-known in this genre: Fred Herzog. A contemporary of Leiter, Herzog went on to make thousands of color images, with his most popular work being his series based in Vancouver, Canada. Today, we take a look at what valuable lessons we can learn from the master of color photography.

What More Can We See From Nikon In 2025?

By Feroz Khan

August 7, 2025

It's been a steady climb for Nikon in the mirrorless photography segment over the last 4 years. The last two especially, have seen various new cameras aimed at amateurs and prosumers, and a plethora of lenses released across all skill levels. With a handful of releases this year so far, Nikon photographers are curious to know what the second half of 2025 might bring for their favorite camera brand.

The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Gets New Mount Options

By Feroz Khan

August 7, 2025

Four years after the launch of the Sony and Fujifilm versions, Tamron has released the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III‑A VC VXD for Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless shooters. If you prefer packing light but having the flexibility to photograph everything from wide street scenes to distant wildlife, this is the Swiss-Army Knife of APS-C mirrorless lenses.

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By Chris Gampat

August 6, 2025

In 2025, we’re trying to get to a minimum of 2,000 subscribers! Capture One is discounted for members! The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’re offering you now is even better. Don’t worry — if you …

These 5 Rare Cameras Are Now Available — But Not for Long

By Nilofer Khan

August 6, 2025

Rare cameras are a piece of history. They showcase not only how the manufacturers began their journey but also the time they were made. For some, these cameras were created over half a century ago, while others, while recent, showcase the innovative side of the company. Either way, owning a rare camera, for many, is an honor. If you are someone who wishes to keep a part of the past with them, then here is a look at the 7 cameras that are on sale right now. But you have to worry, there are many who want these cameras for themselves.

The 4 Best Canon Compact Cameras from Yesteryears

By Nilofer Khan

August 6, 2025

Compact cameras are the best solution for many who wish to upgrade from their smartphones. They are cost-effective, easy to use, and stylish to look at. Some of the compact devices from yesteryear also offer some exciting image quality, which can't be easily replicated by phone cameras. If you are someone who is looking to get a camera like this, then you must look at the offerings from Canon's PowerShot range. The devices listed here were launched over five years ago, but they continue to be important for photographers even today.

Olympus Made One of the Best Digicams; It Should Be Revived

By Chris Gampat

August 6, 2025

In 2011, I completed my review of the Olympus XZ-1 digital camera. This camera is a point and shoot with a slightly larger sensor for the time, and a fast f1.8 lens aperture. This meant that it could take in a lot more light at a given shutter speed or ISO setting if the lens was set to f1.8. But more importantly, it was built well, had good autofocus, and worked well enough to be something I call a companion camera of sorts. And truthfully, I think that Olympus, now OM System, should bring it back.

The Easiest Way to Break the Rules of Photography

By Chris Gampat

August 6, 2025

The biggest rule when it comes to technical matters in photography often has to do with composition. It's far more important than focus, and it can even affect the subject matter greatly. Often, you'll be told to use the rule of rhitds to compose an image. If you're shooting vertically, then it applies in one way and it applies in a whole other way when you shoot in landscape format. But the biggest way to break those rules has to do with shooting in different formats. One of the ways that completely breaks photography is with the square format.