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Brightin Star 50mm f1.05 Review: The 1 Reason it Beats the Noct
by Chris Gampat
March 4, 2026
"I'm not even done with it yet, dude," is what I told my good friend over the weekend who saw the Brightin Star 50mm f1.05 on my camera and immediately was drawn to it. He wanted to borrow it because of all the intrigue that it gave him. In the darkness of a bar that would require a camera to expose the scene at ISO 6400, I could see how his eyes lit up. And everyone who calls themselves a photographer and has lusted over the Nikon 58mm f0.95 Noct will perhaps be much more enamored with this lens.
The 3 Best Fujifilm Cameras for Landscape Photography
by Nilofer Khan
March 4, 2026
Fujifilm cameras have been pretty fantastic in terms of color, dynamic range, and resolution. The company has introduced a diverse range of models, some of which offer great features even in the APS-C range. Landscape photography is a genre that may seem to need only full frame models, but that is far from true. Today, we look at some nice APS-C offerings that are perfect for a job of this nature -- and our favorite GFX option, too!
The Era of Peak 40MP Camera Sensors
by Chris Gampat
March 4, 2026
For several years now, photographers have been not necessarily wanting more megapixels, but better overall image quality. At least, that's what I thought. A while back, OM System told us that they actually have been getting requests for more megapixels. With that said, every camera manufacturer now has a solid camera within the 40MP range -- except for Sony and Leica. Several years ago, Sony did this with the A7r III. But today, you can look at the whole lineup and see cameras with a variant of a 40MP sensor of some sort. Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Panasonic LUMIX all have something to fit this need. And in my opinion, this is the best range currently that should be a standard for every photographer.
The 3 Best OM System Lenses for Birding
by Nilofer Khan
March 4, 2026
Bird photography is a genre that requires a long-range lens. Sometimes zooms, sometimes primes, many photographers choose between either based on their needs and what their wallet allows. If you have an OM System camera and want lenses that pair well, these options can truly be of help.
The Best Way to Read the Phoblographer
by Chris Gampat
March 4, 2026
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.
Sigma’s Full-Frame Foveon Sensor is Closer Than You Think
by Nilofer Khan
March 3, 2026
Sigma introduced its Foveon sensor in 2002, which changed the way people think about camera sensors. However, since 2018, the company has decided to launch a full frame Foveon version, and it appears that the launch is far closer than it may seem. Per a new report, Sigma spoke about the sensor at CP+ 2026, with CEO Kazuto Yamaki delivering an update on the long-awaited technology. Here's a look.
Bolt Hunter Promises To Help You Freeze Lightning In Better Ways
by Feroz Khan
March 3, 2026
You might have the fastest fingers in your photography circle, but if there's one thing every photographer struggles with capturing, it's photos of lightning. Aiming to simplify this challenge for you is the new Bolt Hunter trigger by photographer Jeff Boyce.
Must-Have Bird Photography Lenses For Fujifilm X Series Shooters
by Nilofer Khan
March 3, 2026
Fujifilm APS-C cameras have been in a league of their own. Not only do they offer compact, retro design, but also nice film simulations that make editing a bit easier. Like the cameras, their X-series lenses offer a nice focal range, including optics designed for long-distance subjects such as birds. Here is a look at 3 lenses that can help bird photographers.
The Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X is an Unexpected Upgrade
by Chris Gampat
March 3, 2026
It's been a while since we've reviewed anything from Elinchrom. After announcing the Elinchrom One, Three, and Five in the past six years, we were wondering when a new light of some sort would be coming. And today, we're instead getting a new transmitter -- which has me scratching my head as nothing was wrong with the previous Skyports at all. Still, if you've been looking to move away from Profoto since their AI promotion and haven't wanted something from Godox, then Elinchrom is a good middle-ground to often consider. Yet at the same time, I don't know why the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Canon is coming now.
