The Best 60MP Cameras, and the One We Don't Like

The latest from the Phoblographer for August 6th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
August 06, 2025

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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.

The Secret to Saving Your Camera Sensor Manufacturers Don’t Want You to Use

By Chris Gampat

August 6, 2025

For years, camera manufacturers have said that you'll ruin image quality if you use UV filters or anything else on your lenses. But man, has that aged terribly. For nearly a decade, I've stated that modern camera lenses are like tech bros who all wear the same clothing in the same room without coordinating with one another. That's a long way to say that they're all the same, and it's all sterile. So photographers have been adding mist filters, glimmerglass, and so many others to get character back in their image quality. Best of all, it means you don't need to buy a new camera. But there's a lens filter that the manufacturers are sure to hate.

Thinking of Buying Nikon Camera or Lens? Do It Before September

By Nilofer Khan

August 5, 2025

Nikon cameras are quite capable, and they have changed so much since the launch of their first mirrorless camera back in 2018. Today, from offerings like the Zf to the Z6 III, one can pick and choose any device that best fits their need. In fact, we have worked on multiple listicles on best cameras, and Nikon often makes it to the list. If you are someone who has been looking to buy a new Nikon camera or a second device, then you should do so before September 1. Why? Because Nikon may increase the price of the devices again.

This Kickstarter Campaign Redefines Panoramic and Large Format Film Photography

By Nilofer Khan

August 5, 2025

Film cameras are gradually seeing a return in the mainstream photography world after taking a bit of a backseat to retro digicams. While the demand for such devices is still niche, the boom of Pentax 17 proved that film cameras are here to stay. Now, it has come to our attention that Custom Camera Building, which has been making customised cameras, is also launching new film cameras for film photography practitioners. In fact, their offerings are quite unique and will certainly be loved by panorama and point-and-shoot enthusiasts.

The Best 60MP Full Frame Cameras (and the One to Avoid)

By Nilofer Khan

August 5, 2025

A full frame camera with a larger megapixel count is what many professional photographers wish to buy. And that is not just for the beautiful image, but to focus on other features such as details, build, and a better autofocus. A 60MP sensor, thus, is the second highest density sensor, the first being medium format 100MP cameras -- and there are some even beyond that. If you are someone who wants the highest megapixel, without heading into medium format territory, then these three cameras are great for you.

Hyperion Camera Straps Are What We’ve Wanted for Years

By Chris Gampat

August 5, 2025

Almost a year ago, I walked into a small camera store in Red Bank, NJ. Their cameras and wares were a bit pricey, but I wanted to support that small shop to do my part in keeping them alive. So I bought a camera strap which lives on my Nikon Zf. Earlier this year, the owner emailed me to let me know that he had been reading my website and found out that I was using the strap that his company makes. Based in Greece, Hyperion is making some of the most beautiful camera straps that are also incredibly reliable and durable. And most of all, they're insanely affordable for what they are. So Pavlov, the owner, sent me the Hyperion braided flat leather strap. And if you've ever had any double as to the durability of leather camera straps, this will absolutely put that to rest.

The 4 Best Cameras for Stunning JPEG Image Quality

By Nilofer Khan

August 5, 2025

While the rule in photography is to use RAW images to get the best results, many photographers prefer to rely on JPEGs. That's because they get everything in the JPEG, which further cuts down on editing them later. If you want a quick and easy file that is easy to share, then here are some options that will definitely excite you. These cameras are tested in the real world, and so, you know exactly what you are getting yourself into.