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Is the Leica M6 Worth Buying in 2026?
by Chris Gampat
August 20, 2026
The Leica M6 is a very legendary camera. It's been almost a decade since I bought mine, and it's still something that I continue to use often. Can you say that about your camera? And more importantly, would the manufacturer that you bought your camera from repair something this old? I doubt it. And if you hate that statement, I know that if you continue reading, that you're going to get angry. So do yourself a favor and just skip this article if you're not a fan of facts.
The Canon 80D is 10 Years Old Now. Should Anyone Care?
by Chris Gampat
August 20, 2026
Just now as I said, "Canon 80D," outloud, it sounded like I was saying ADD. And it reminded me of a joke from around that time: everyone was wondering if the folks over at Canon had ADD of some sort. Why? Well, they weren't paying attention to everything that was happening around them with mirrorless cameras becoming the norm. "To be very honest, there are lots of things about the 80D that make it my favorite that Canon has put out in a while," I stated in my review. "But on the other hand, there are things about it that make me wonder what the heck they were thinking."
This Photographer Searched for Humanity in Bulgaria’s Most Infamous Prison
by Nilofer Khan
August 20, 2026
The latest World Population report reveals that about 11.5 million people are in penal institutions around the world, with the prison population being on the rise since the pandemic. In Europe, this surge has led to overcrowding of prisons, which the facilities are ill-equipped to handle. For instance, in the quaint country of Bulgaria, the prison rate is at 86.2% per 1000 residents, while they have one of the highest proportions of inmates aged 65 or over, raising questions about the healthcare system in such institutions. To understand what life inside these facilities truly looks like, Sophia-born photographer, Vladimir Karamazov, ventured into Bulgaria's most feared prisons. What he came back with paints a harrowing picture of what real confinement can do to the human spirit.
Hasselblad Users: Our Presets Do Wonders
by Chris Gampat
August 19, 2026
Yup, we've even tested them with Hasselblad files! Over the years, the Phoblographer has tested cameras and lenses with every major camera manufacturer and lens maker. And so we've got a massive database of images. We've used that massive database to test the presets that we've made for Capture One and Lightroom. So trust us when we say this: we've got something for every camera and lens brand out there.
400-1500mm: Sigma Just Patented the Wildest Super Telephoto Lens We’ve Ever Seen
by Nilofer Khan
August 19, 2026
Sigma has been keen to introduce lenses that fill in the gap for other first-party camera ecosystems. The company has successfully introduced lenses such as the 135mm f1.4, 200mm f2, and the 300-600mm f4, which are popular amongst many photographers. It now appears that they are keen to introduce newer models, some of which are far more ambitious than any other company.
Here’s How the New US Tariffs Will Change Aerial Photography Forever
by Nilofer Khan
August 19, 2026
Drones have become an integral part of the photography industry. It now appears that the very thing that made landscaping, weddings, or even event photography fun, is expected to get more expensive. A report reveals that a new US tariff will be imposed on imported drones. What can this mean for photographers? Let's dive in.
Old Samsung Cameras Weren’t So Bad. Their RAW Files Just Sucked
by Chris Gampat
August 19, 2026
As a journalist who's been shooting for 20 years and testing cameras, I'm currently at a point where I'm indexing my archives. And recently, that brought me back to 2014 when I was testing both the Samsung NX30 and the Samsung 50-150mm f2.8 lens. I've always believed that Samsung made incredible lenses -- but their cameras sort of lagged behind. And it's taken me many years to realize why.
6 Street Photography Tips Pros Shared With Us in an Interview
by Nilofer Khan
August 19, 2026
Street photographers such as Robert Doisneau have made us believe in the "marvels of daily life" that ebb and flow all around us without our notice. For those keen on documenting such unexpected moments, there are a few tips that they must practice as often as they can. Without further ado, let's dive in.
The Cheapest Way to Keep Your Camera Functional
by Chris Gampat
August 18, 2026
For a pretty negligible amount of money, you can save your camera from a disaster. A while ago, the Phoblographer created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. It was made directly in response to the camera and lens manufactures not always honoring their warranties based on their marketing of products being weather resistant. Granted, we're not talking about waterproof products. But if a brand is saying that something works, shouldn't they be held accountable?
