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Lightroom Just Got a Really Weird Update
by Chris Gampat
April 28, 2026
Today, Adobe is announcing...well...some stuff I'm not honestly sure that anyone really asked for. All of it seems to be using AI of some sort to add to what it already capable of being done in Photoshop and Lightroom. But photographers have been asking more and more for a version of these pieces of software just without AI being forcefully poured down our throats. All the details you need are below.
The One Way You’re Making Yourself a Worse Photographer
by Chris Gampat
April 28, 2026
I'm writing this article during the start of March; but the idea really began several days before when several of my friends ran into situations where they were tricked by their cameras. Specifically, one was tricked by my camera. You're probably like many others who use a feature like exposure preview. Brands call this different things, but essentially, it previews the exposure's effects on the scene you're about to photograph. It's making you worse -- and here's my explanation of how.
Can This Hack Really Turn Your LUMIX S9 Into a Leica?
by Chris Gampat
April 28, 2026
As a longtime Leica camera user, something that I've always wanted was a way to make the images from my Leica SL2s look a lot more like something else. Specifically, I would've loved some sort of Leica Look support for the camera. Thankfully, Leica kind of gave it to us by uploading images to the Leica Fotos app and then applying the looks there. It's really not the same thing as doing it in-camera or even in Capture One. But I'll admit that they did it. However, I stumbled on the work of one internet sleuth who apparently found a way to bring Leica looks to LUTS. And those luts can be loaded onto LUMIX cameras like the Panasonic S9.
The Honcho App is the One Thing Working Pro Photogs Need
by Feroz Khan
April 28, 2026
Taking images is one thing, and editing them is another altogether, but getting the images across to your client for selection is another level of painstaking. This is multiplied manifold when you're an event photographer and have scores of guests wanting to download their pics from a fancy night out or a wedding. No one really wants to sift through hundreds of photos from an online album to find the ones they're in, so what's a solution for this? Honcho has started in the right direction to solving this, but my tests showed that a fair bit of bug fixing is needed for pros to totally have confidence in it.
DSLR Cameras Have Lost Half Their Value in Just One Year: CIPA Reports
by Nilofer Khan
April 27, 2026
When it comes to shipment of cameras, there are some models that do much better than others. DSLRs, mirrorless, and compact cameras are some formats that are often the best options for many young photographers. It now appears that DSLRs are now dipping more, as per the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) repost. Here is a look.
Fujifilm Is Officially the World’s Most Popular Camera Brand of 2025
by Nilofer Khan
April 27, 2026
Official rankings have always helped to lead to a healthy competition between camera brands. While some tend to have a better user base, there are others who also disrupt trends. In a new sales ranking covering from April 2025 to March 2026, Japan's leading camera retailer, Map Camera, has unveiled the top 20 cameras of 2025. It is impressive to see which company won the top ranking.
Canon May Be Building a Pro 300mm f2.8. Early Details Published
by Nilofer Khan
April 27, 2026
Since Canon introduced its mirrorless cameras and lenses, the company has been trying to expand and experiment. So far, we have over 40 lenses, which includes primes and zooms, and many of which have also received immense applause. However, it appears that Canon wants to grow more, with a new patent showcasing three distinct telephoto options that will be liked by wildlife and bird photographers.
Kodak Tri-X 400 vs Kodak TMax 400: Which is Better?
by Chris Gampat
April 27, 2026
For a number of years, Kodak Tri-X has often been the single most talked about black and white film on the market. Fujifilm Acros is barely mentioned, and even Kodak's own TMax 400 isn't heavily spoken about. Lots of photographers tend to like one film over the other, but they're both very capable of producing great results. With that said, it can sometimes be pretty simple to tell the differences apart from the two.Kodak Tri-x for years was alongside photojournalists due to its versatility and its specific look that tends to work more with the midtones than the highlights and shadows. But as the years progressed, more photographers started using it in the studio too. Students enjoyed it for its forgiving nature. TMax, on the other hand, was typically marketed as being the finest grain 400 film on the market--which is stereotypically a look that is valued by landscape photographers, studio photographers, etc. Or at least that's what you'd think, right?
Your Favorite Nikon Camera Has a Problem
by Chris Gampat
April 27, 2026
Before writing this article, I had to look back on the Phoblographer's Nikon Zf review. Since its publishing in December 2023, we've updated the review a total of 13 times so far. And today, we're announcing the 14th update. Most importantly, I'm letting everyone know what all the influencers and YouTubers aren't talking about: there's a weird firmware/mechanical problem with this camera that no other Nikon camera has. And to really make people aware of it, within the next month or so, the review will be updated by two other members of the Phoblographer's Review team.
