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The latest from the Phoblographer for September 30th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
September 30, 2025

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The Best-Selling Cameras of September 2025 Are Here

By Nilofer Khan

September 30, 2025

Camera sales rankings are back in full swing. Multiple companies are fighting for the top 3 spots, and for the month of September, we have an unlikely winner. No, it's not an APS-C camera but rather the comeback of a legendary brand, Hasselblad. Have a look at which comes camera atop and which haven't.

The Viltrox 50mm f2 Got Better!

By Chris Gampat

September 30, 2025

The Viltrox 50mm f2 is a lens that we've reviewed previously and loved -- especially for the very low price that it carries. We were pleasantly surprised by how fast it focuses, but didn't like the fact that it doesn't have any sort of weather resistance. Still, its lightweight and fast autofocus performance make it something very desirable to bring around. After the latest firmware update, we figured that we'd update our review accordingly. So how is it now?

Will Leica Introduce Q3 Monochrom Next Month?

By Nilofer Khan

September 30, 2025

Leica is perhaps the only camera company that has consistently announced black and white sensors over the years. While we did get an offer from Pentax, the company never introduced anything after the K3 Mark III Monochrome. Thus, making Leica walk in a league of its own. It has been a while since the company introduced a monochrome model, and it appears that we will, reportedly, get one in the month of October. Here's a look.

Nikon Has The Most-Used Cameras in Bird Photographer of the Year 2025

By Nilofer Khan

September 29, 2025

Bird photography is a challenging genre that offers us spectacular insights into the world of avian creatures. While it is a niche genre, it is still quite popular amongst photographers and bird watchers, both of whom have consistently tried to conserve the varied species. To honor those behind the lens and their contributions, Bird Photographer of the Year, a renowned platform in the industry, has bestowed them with the opportunity to showcase their work. And today, they finally unveil the winners of the highly anticipated wards.

Will Sony Launch a Laowa Rivaling Macro Lens?

By Nilofer Khan

September 29, 2025

Macro lenses are important for photographers who love to depict the unseen wonders of the world. The most important features of such a lens are extra reach and weather sealing, which help to get the best of both worlds. Sony has a few offerings but it appears the company is trying to expand their range with a new addition: 100mm f2.8. Here is a look at what it is and what to expect

A Quick Tip For Shooting in the X Pan Format

By Chris Gampat

September 29, 2025

If you're getting creatively drained, then trying a new aspect ratio is an incredible way to get the creative juices flowing and your mind thinking in a new way. One of my favorite aspect ratios in the panoramic format. Specifically, if you want to shoot to mimic what the X Pan can do, then you should shoot in a very specific way. Some cameras have the 65:24 format, and this is the panoramic format that more or less puts two 35mm pieces of film next to one another. So when you're getting this going, try this.

Will Canon Launch a New Lens to Rival Nikon?

By Nilofer Khan

September 29, 2025

Canon has some exciting lenses in its lineup. The company has been trying to expand this offering for RF users since they have not been able to get all their EF focal ranges to mirrorless systems. Per a new report, the company has been developing two new lenses, a prime and a zoom, to expand its portfolio. And one of them seems to be a direct answer to Nikon. Here's a look.

A Love Letter to the Point and Shoot Hip Case

By Chris Gampat

September 29, 2025

If my phone is a soulless device with few buttons and an adaptable simulation, a dedicated point-and-shoot camera reminds my soul that I am a human being with five senses—and that they work. Phones and so many digital cameras have taken away the sensory romance of photography as camera manufacturers have done little to cater to the people who are truly in love with cameras. I'm not talking about the enthusiast market segment, the pro, or the hobbyist -- instead, I'm talking about the passionate photographer. These are the folks who enjoy every step of the process of making an image and don't necessarily wish to sit behind a computer all day to get their image to look wonderful. Instead, they get it right from a little device that can fit in their pocket, but can also be carried on the hip in a little case.

This Filter is Supposed to Make Your Camera Colors Better. Does it?

By Chris Gampat

September 28, 2025

Long-time readers of this website know that I've been a long-time supporter of cameras being more weather resistant, cleaning your camera sensors, and using protection on the camera to keep it functional. It's one of the reasons why I created the Photography Care Program. But many mirrorless cameras don't have protection for the sensor when you take the lens off. So I've been experimenting with Kolari's Clip-in filters. And then I stumbled upon their Iridium filter -- which is supposed to enhance the colors in your scene.