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The Handmade Digital Camera That Could Have Saved Polaroid
by Nilofer Khan
April 7, 2026
When it comes to the world of cameras, there are some that left a mark, while there are others that, despite innovation, continue to be elusive in our memory. An example of the latter is the Polaroid PDC-2000, a device that was let go of too soon due to the changing environment. Here's a look at what it was and why it is lost to us today.
Making Concert Photography Stunning Again
by Chris Gampat
April 7, 2026
If you are just starting out shooting live music, the essential step to becoming skilled and getting published is to shoot A LOT of shows. Shoot everything! Shoot hip-hop, rock, folk, punk, death metal, and mariachi. There are so many venues, clubs, and stages that do not require a photo pass, so if you don’t have one, don't let this discourage you from shooting music. Shoot in as many different venues as you can, making all your mistakes on smaller bands, then once you do get a pass, you won't be fumbling.
The C-Word That Every Photographer Should Hate
by Chris Gampat
April 7, 2026
There's a word that I believe every single photographer should hate: creator. It's a word that lumps all of us in with videographers, musicians, etc. in a way that's designed to eventually provide assets for marketers for free. Let's call this what it really is: it's an assault on photographers and photography because everyone thinks that they should be entitled to free images. And at the same time, we're all being trained to create photographs that all fit a certain narrative that works on social media. But really, every photographer should hate this word and this way of doing things.
L-mount is Winning Where Canon, Nikon And Sony Failed
by Nilofer Khan
April 6, 2026
The year was 2018 when Leica partnered with Panasonic and Sigma to announce the L-mount. The companies' focus was simple: to manufacture a system that is open to other brands. This collaborative effort was not exactly huge, but six years since, the L-mount is one mount that is ready to beat Japanese camera makers such as Sony, Canon, or Nikon. So, where is the L-mount winning where the others are struggling to keep up? Let's find out.
Why Does Canon Hate Their Customers?
by Alberto Lima
April 6, 2026
The very first Canon camera I purchased for myself was the Canon 6D – I used it to start off my photography career. And since then I’ve found myself leaving Canon and coming back, each time with a new regret. This led me to ask, “Does Canon hate their customers?”
Artemis II: Nikon and GoPro Are Winning Where Canon And Sony Fail
by Nilofer Khan
April 6, 2026
Humanity has come a long way, but it still has a long way to go. While we have unearthed lost civilizations, we have yet to see what resides on the other side of the moon. As Artemis II, the first crewed deep space flight since Apollo 17 in 1972, inches forward to uncover the hidden secrets, we are waiting to see what they find. But as that happens, here is a quick look at which companies are now forging new ways to mark history.
Canon 85mm F1.4 L VCM Review: Why Does Canon Hate Their Customers?
by Alberto Lima
April 6, 2026
Recently, Canon began releasing several prime L-Series lenses with VCM autofocusing motors. These new VCM lenses are notable for their relatively compact size, weight, fast apertures, and crazy fast autofocusing speeds. The Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM lens is the latest that I’ve had the opportunity to test, and for the most part it’s a great 85mm lens that offers a good balance between size and image quality. However, there’s a glaring issue with all these new lenses and it’s hard to recommend these lenses for that reason. In conversations with the Phoblographer's Editor in Chief Chris Gampat, we've concluded that Canon must really hate their own customers.
How to Work With Portrait Photography Subjects Who Aren’t Models
by Chris Gampat
April 6, 2026
There are tons of tutorials on the web that teach you how to photograph people who are models; but not a whole lot for those that want to get into it and work with portrait subjects. A lot of this month's articles are around studio photography and ranges from those offered at beginners and advanced photographers alike. With that said, a large number of photographers (such as those who shoot street photography) have been considering getting into things like studio portraiture. Why? It makes them money. But the problem is that many people know how to find moments and photograph them, but they don't know what to do with a canvas that's right in front of them. It's the idea of creating vs capturing. So how do you photograph portrait subjects that aren't model when you're just trying to get into studio portraiture.
