"It's Not a Filter, It's an Identity." - A Fujifilm Fanboy

The latest from the Phoblographer for December 1st 2025

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Chris Gampat
December 01, 2025

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The Best Sony Full-Frame Cameras. There are Only Two

By Nilofer Khan

December 1, 2025

Sony cameras have been the first to pivot to mirrorless. The company saw the potential long before anyone else, and they decided to turn the lesser-known format into a profitable business. Over the past decade or so, the company has continued to push boundaries, introducing new cameras for different genres and skill sets of photographers. Today, we examine the two cameras that define the brand and what they represent.

The Most Unique Idea I’ve Seen All Year for Real Photographers

By Chris Gampat

December 1, 2025

It's really hard to run across new ideas when you're on this side of the journalism desk. But when something does come up, I'm ever so intrigued and excited. You've obviously heard about printing your images. For some of us, that's probably not making it go far enough. So what about the idea of making your image so large and with the ability to stick onto something like your wall? Yes, you can more or less make your photo prints into large stickers or something kind of like wallpaper to turn your photos into an actual mural. I've never really seen this done before, but Lumaprints can do it for you.

The Best Nikon Full Frame Cameras. There Are Only Two

By Nilofer Khan

December 1, 2025

Nikon cameras have been pretty great in myriad ways. The company has introduced some exciting models over the years, which have gone on to earn the title of cult classic. For instance, the D500 is perfect for anyone looking to buy an APS-C DSLR, while the Z6 III is the first device to feature a partially stacked sensor. As the company is offering new models, we have decided to look at the two options that truly stand on their own. Why? Because a top 5 list can be quite daunting.

This is One of the Most Innovative Autofocus Systems of 2025

By Chris Gampat

December 1, 2025

Of any camera reviewer at a traditional publication, I'm often the one to dissent with others until they eventually say exactly what I do -- years later. And in this case, we're talking about autofocus. I'm going to be clear here: there's a bunch of us people who have been left out of the equation when it comes to camera's autofocus. And often, it's those of us with darker skin. Contrast and phase detection has been really bad at this -- and if you try to focus on someone like me without the use of human detection, the camera probably won't be able to find me in low light. But years ago, Polaroid solved that problem. And in 2025, they brought it back.

The Best-Selling Compact Cameras of November Unveiled

By Nilofer Khan

November 30, 2025

Compact cameras are back in fashion, and it appears that their demand is not exactly diminishing. While there are many brands in this group, there are instances where one brand outperforms another. For instance, according to a new report, Panasonic has won the honor of the month, surpassing Canon, Leica, and others. Here is a quick look at the 10 best-selling cameras, as they battle out for the crown.

Fujifilm Fanboys Do It Best: It’s Not a Filter, It’s an Identity

By Alberto Lima

November 30, 2025

Fujifilm has built its reputation thanks to its Kaizen approach to camera development in the 2010s, its willingness to quickly pivot to a more lifestyle brand in the 2020s, and, of course, by making digital “medium format” accessible to more photographers. Fujifilm has been a company that has pushed innovation with a strong commitment to photographic history. With that said, Fujifilm Fanboys and Fangirls are the worst.

How a $496 Pentax 17 Became a Mini Cinema Camera Overnight

By Nilofer Khan

November 30, 2025

One can often enhance their photographic career by continuing to experiment and explore. Sometimes, you experiment with the gear and other times, with the images in post-processing. However, the example we are discussing is the former: a half-frame analog camera, which can produce unique panoramic frames. How is that possible? Here is the story of a young photographer on Reddit who achieved this with ease. Let's have a look.

Digicams: The Cameras of the Modern Digital Rebellion

By Alberto Lima

November 29, 2025

Even among those who might not consider themselves “serious” photographers, digicams have had near universal appeal, but why? We reached out to several digicam enthusiasts, spanning the spectrum from influencers and community managers to hobbyists, and asked them why they had opted for the lo-fi digital camera option.

Nikon’s New Sensor Could Change How Photographers Capture Dynamic Range

By Nilofer Khan

November 29, 2025

Nikon has been changing its trajectory for the better. The company introduced iconic DSLRs, such as the Df, D3, and D850, as well as mirrorless cameras, including the Zf and Z9. With Nikon taking this year a bit more slowly, they seem to be searching for ways to make their upcoming lineup far more futureproof. Per a new patent release in the United States, it appears that the company is researching next-gen sensors, one that will offer better colors and speed to photographers.