by Nilofer Khan
July 17, 2026

The Canon PowerShot lineup has been fantastic for many reasons. They were not only cost-effective, but the performance of these compact cameras was adored by everyone. One such model is Canon's G1X Mk II, launched in 2014. The camera quit before it could become huge in 2026. Here's a look at why that was a questionable decision more than ever.

by Nilofer Khan
July 17, 2026

Pentax SLR cameras have been popular for many reasons. They offer a great form factor, are easy to use, and typically very affordable. An example of this is the DIY Pentax camera, which can now shoot half-frames with ease. Here's a look at how this breakthrough was achieved.

by Chris Gampat
July 17, 2026

The Phoblographer Membership has a discount to Imalume; which helps you track down photo thieves and get money. We're one of the only publications working to help you make images that AI can't really create. In 2025, I started to do things that otherwise would seem crazy for a publisher of a niche photography online magazine to do. For starters, this year, the Phoblographer may actually make a printed magazine again. But in addition to that, we didn't sell any ads to the big camera manufacturers. It really showed me that if everyone even gave $1 to read FOR THE YEAR, we'd make enough money to be able to grow and sustain the site for a very, very long time. But that's really tough to ask. Eventually, I'd like to site to move away from needing and relying on banner-ads. Instead, I want the site to go fully super-affordable subscription eventually.

by Nilofer Khan
July 17, 2026

Rangefinder-style cameras have been pretty fantastic. There are some different models that have been quite great for professionals and amateurs alike. If you are someone who is looking to buy a camera that fits into your bag with ease, these models will be of help.

by Chris Gampat
July 16, 2026

Lots of photographers that don't like to or know how to work with a flash often go for natural light when it comes to portraiture. The most common method of shooting involves using an area with lots of shadows or overcast. But one of the coolest ways to create an image that you're bound to become smitten by is backlighting your subject. Backlighting means placing the main light source (often then sun) behind your subject. The best of us like to put it behind their head to give off a nice glow to the subject, but there are a number of fantastic ways to use backlighting when shooting portraits.

by Nilofer Khan
July 16, 2026

Hasselblad makes some of the cameras in the world. The company has created models such as X1D and X1D II 50C, amongst other models, that can make things better. To help photographers, Hasselblad has made the perfect software, which now comes to Android. Here's what to expect.

by Chris Gampat
July 16, 2026

Soft light is arguably peak light. Everyone looks good in it no matter what. But do you even understand what soft light is? Well, we're going to educate you on everything you need to know as a portrait photographer.

by Nilofer Khan
July 16, 2026

Nikon made history by being the first to push its cameras into space. After the success of Artemis II, it appears that Nikon's Z9 has made another discovery that will help us understand our universe a bit better. In a photograph revealed by NASA, we have now learned that our Sun works a bit differently than we had imagined. Have a look.

by Chris Gampat
July 16, 2026

The Retro Digital Presets are insanely affordable. On the staff, we tend to rotate through a variety of presets. If you use Lightroom or Capture One, you'll want to see what our presets can do for you. Not only are they affordable, but they're specially designed to make images in a variety of both studio and natural lighting scenes stand out. This works for street photography, landscapes, portraits, etc.