by Feroz Khan
August 6, 2026

Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are everywhere now. They are definitely being touted as the future, with the not-so-old DSLR being looked at like a dinosaur now. While brands are bringing out more and more full-frame and APS-C models these days, a decade and a half ago Nikon quietly tried something that really should have been more successful than it was. We take a look at whether one of those cameras, the Nikon J5, is still good enough in 2026.

by Chris Gampat
August 6, 2026

"Something about this lens just simply doesn’t have the magic that the 23mm f1.4 R does," is what I wrote in my Fujifilm 23mm f2 R WR lens review back in 2016 when I evaluated the optic. Many photographers have loved it for its small size, weather resistance, fast autofocus performance, and its image quality. Very recently, I gave away my original 23mm f1.4 to Reviews Editor Alberto Lima since I've own the 23mm f1.4 R WR for a while now. And until today (I'm writing this on June 10th, 2026), I didn't really understand why I never truly adored this lens. But then I realized that it's because of something that I've been saying for years.

by Nilofer Khan
August 6, 2026

Over the past few months, we have seen multiple patents from camera brands. Panasonic has patented switching rings, Nikon has patented prime lenses, while Canon offers some designs of 45mm and 70-200mm amongst others. As part of their new filings, Canon has released a patent that revises its iconic 16mm lens. Here's what is different.

by Chris Gampat
August 6, 2026

It's really odd to hear from an Editor in Chief and Publisher in the way that I'd about to speak to you. Most of us tend to address people as their community, their friends, etc. in a way that breaks off as soon as you stop spending money with them. But is that really a friend? Is that also really a member of your community? To me, there needs to be a sense of symbiotic love and a relationship of some sort -- not capitalism veiled behind a paywall. To that end, know this readers: I speak to you with the most authentic self I have.

by Chris Gampat
August 5, 2026

Over the years, the Phoblographer has tested cameras and lenses with every major camera manufacturer and lens maker. And so we've got a massive database of images. We've used that massive database to test the presets that we've made for Capture One and Lightroom. So trust us when we say this: we've got something for every camera and lens brand out there.

by Nilofer Khan
August 5, 2026

Camera accessories do not often shake us up, but Falcam's latest introduction, TagBatt, is one such product that changes that. The accessory is a third-party camera battery with a built-in Apple AirTag. How does it work? And who can it benefit? Let's have a look at what it offers.

by Nilofer Khan
August 5, 2026

Sony has always created updated iterations of its popular lenses. The 100-400mm is one such focal length, which welcomes its third iteration on August 3 (after 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM and 100-400mm f4.5 GM OSS). While it may seem off for a company to introduce a focal range of this nature so soon, there are some updates that will certainly make landscape photographers quite happy.

by Chris Gampat
August 5, 2026

In 2013, Lumopro released the Lumopro LP-180 flash. I personally reviewed it all the way back. I was 26 years old and loved having the extra manual control over my images that so many people who simply just push a shutter don't exhibit. It wasn't until I was recently working on my review of the PocketWizard Plus VE transceivers that I even thought about it again. With them being super cheap on eBay, I bought one and was reminded of era of photography that I truly don't miss.

by Alberto Lima
August 5, 2026

How far are you willing to go for those digicam vibes? That’s biggest question that I had to ask myself when I picked up the Canon PowerShot G1 again this summer. It’s no surprise that the “digicam” look has become the signature look of this decade’s most popular images. As a result, several affordable, small sensor cameras promising that nostalgic look have popped up and reached virality – but if you’re looking for the most authentic, and even more sustainable option, then you really want to pick up an actual camera from that era. But can the PowerShot G1 keep up when compared to today’s modern retro-digital cameras?