The Best Digicam for Summer 2025

The latest from the Phoblographer for July 2nd, 2025

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Chris Gampat
July 02, 2025

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How Panasonic Aims to Solve Teleconverter Trouble

By Nilofer Khan

July 2, 2025

Panasonic has some exceptional telephoto lenses for wildlife and bird photographers. Lenses such as 70-200mm f2.8, 100-400mm f4-6.3 II, and 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 are some offerings that are helpful to many. Panasonic, understanding this, and in a bid to help those who want more reach, has published a new patent highlighting the use of teleconverters for such lenses. What is the patent about? Let us explain below.

Digifilm Camera Review: The Best Camera for Summer 2025?

By Chris Gampat

July 2, 2025

While most photographers pray at the altars of a single camera brand and take to the internet to participate in their own crusade for control of the holy market, I've always been a polycamerous type of shooter. And the new Digifilm camera is fulfilling a need that the other camera brands don't want to provide to me -- and I refuse to not have my needs met. The Digifilm camera is giving me a small, portable, cheap, and fun way of shooting photos that isn't a phone, a big compact camera, or an interchangeable lens camera. If you call it a gimmick, I very kindly suggest that you check your jealousy at the door, and stop belittling something like this. There's a big reason why folks love these little digicams -- and just because they're the trend now, it shouldn't take away from your joy of using your own gear.

5 Compact Cameras That Are Big with Young Buyers

By Nilofer Khan

July 2, 2025

Compact cameras are having a great period in the market. These smaller devices have rekindled the interest of millennials, with Gen Z finding them to be the perfect partners for their daily tasks. Considering the fame and popularity of compact cameras, we have decided to take a peak at the ones that have been trending on Google. Some are familiar names, while others showcase a bygone era. Either way, these models highlight the need for small sensor devices in the market.

I Did the One Thing Every Leica User Will Cringe At

By Chris Gampat

July 2, 2025

I absolutely adore my Leica SL2s so much so that even after 5 years or so of abuse, it’s still my main camera that I roll with despite all the cameras that I’ve got coming in and out of the office. But recently, it started to show the effects of the abuse with the autofocus starting to degrade and the hot shoe working intermittently. After sending it back to the shop for repair, it came back. And so I decided that it was time to give it a makeover. So I went full chaos.

4 Best Fujifilm Cameras For Street Photography (X-Series)

By Nilofer Khan

July 1, 2025

Fujifilm creates some of the smallest cameras, powered with amazing film emulations, great lenses, and quick autofocus. However, narrowing down the best cameras from a vast portfolio can be challenging, and that's why you have us to the ob. Today, we look at a few offerings from the company that are perfect for street photography. These cameras encompass a variety of features, and they are quite stylish, offering one the best of both worlds.

When Are We Getting the New Canon Tilt-Shift Lens?

By Nilofer Khan

July 1, 2025

One of Canon's most popular lenses has been its tilt-shift technology. The company has continued to innovate this series over the years, showcasing some exceptional changes. But while the company offered multiple extraordinary lenses over the years, we haven't seen many options for mirrorless cameras. What could this mean for photographers? And will we see a new lens anytime soon? Let's find out more here.

This Light Adds the Beauty Your Photos Need

By Chris Gampat

July 1, 2025

If LED lights had a TTL system built in to be used with a camera, then I think it would be an absolute game changer. I imagined myself saying that to the head of Harlowe lighting and also imaging why it's needed. And nowhere is it needed any more than with the Harlowe Mini 20W light. Sure, it can add sufficient amount of beauty to your photographs -- but it's only going to do so if you really know how to use lighting. Anyone else might get so frustrated with how underpowered it is, except in situations where it's your primary light.

The 4 Sony Cameras That Must Get an Update in 2025

By Nilofer Khan

July 1, 2025

Sony has reportedly registered three new cameras in May and June this year. So far, there are no specific indications about which models they will be or when they will be announced. However, this information has made us think about the four devices that Sony has not updated for a while. These popular cameras are liked by many, and announcing them in 2025 will certainly reap benefits for the company. Here is a look at the models and the expectations around them.

Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 G2 Review: G Master for Less Money?

By Chris Gampat

July 1, 2025

One of the great things that Tamron has done which I've always loved is make affordable lenses that are insanely reliable and often very unique. Not only are the focal lengths a bit non-conforming, but they're also pretty darn useful for the price point. As a Sony shooter since the Sony a7 came out, I prefer them to Sony's G Master lenses. Tamron is always nowhere as spick-and-span as Sony's soulless glass is. And I've enjoyed that for years. As an owner of the 17-28mm f2.8, which the new Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 G2 replaces, I'm pretty intrigued by this new lens.