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The latest from the Phoblographer for November 11th, 2025

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Chris Gampat
November 11, 2025

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Times are Tough, Here are 5 Sub $500 Full-Frame DSLR Cameras You Can Buy Today

By Alberto Lima

November 11, 2025

Between tariffs, inflation, a tough economy, and the ever-present reality of how challenging it is to make money from photography alone, buying a new-to-you camera is a source of anxiety. There’s a lot of chatter on the Internet about how you can get a “budget” camera under $2000, but that’s not really a “budget camera” for me these days. Instead, let’s look at some of the highest-rated DSLRs we’ve reviewed at ThePhoblographer, all of which can be purchased today for under $500.

Help the Phoblographer Get to 2,000 Members (Discount Included)

By Chris Gampat

November 11, 2025

In 2025, we're trying to get to a minimum of 2,000 subscribers as part of our membership program! Capture One is discounted for members! The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move -- but what we're offering you now is even better. Don't worry -- if you had a membership, we won't be leaving you behind. It's all based on the website. We're working to sort the discounts out again, but those are coming. And best of all, it's on the website. Good photography should be experienced on a large screen. So check out the details below.

Camp Snap Pro Review: The Best Point and Shoot Camera of 2025

By Chris Gampat

November 11, 2025

"Oh my god," I stated out loud when looking at images from the Camp Snap Pro. "The return of red eye in flash!" Yes, I got excited about red eye. If you're reading this, then you may be a photographer who knows nothing about this. It's when you look at an image that was shot with a flash, and someone literally had red eyes. This is because the eyes were adjusted for the dark, and so you'd actually see some of the inner areas of the eyes. It's something that has been missing from the retro digital camera craze. But the Camp Snap Pro has brought it back in such a great way. Camp Snap has been doing awesome work with the release of their original camera, the Camp Snap 8, If you've complained about the price of the Fujifilm X Half, then you'll probably really like this. If you're an experienced photographer, then the Camp Snap Pro takes the idea of what the industry has called "Pro" and then pours cold water on your face to wake you up and remind you to always put the moment over anything else. However, if you're new to the hobby, you'll be pleasantly surprised by what this device can do.

The Best Lens For Micro Four Thirds I Ever Used

By Chris Gampat

November 11, 2025

I remember many years ago falling in love with the idea of the Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds. It gave us the closest thing to a super fast 35mm lens equivalent. At the time, I was working at B&H Photo in the social media department and used the company's discount program to buy one. I remember putting it on my EP2 and falling absolutely in love with it. In fact, in my review, I stated that it renewed my faith and love in the camera system. Olympus, OM System, and Panasonic LUMIX have never made anything like this lens. And even today, I still consider it to be the single best lens for the Micro Four Thirds camera system.

Photographers Are Buying Fewer Lenses, Reports CIPA

By Nilofer Khan

November 10, 2025

As the year comes to a close, there are multiple questions about the direction of the photography industry. So far, it appears that DSLRs are on the decline, and according to a new report from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), there is a mixed view of the market. This raises the question of where DSLR and mirrorless cameras stand today, with the September report largely painting a positive picture. Let's have a look.

The Best Fujifilm Camera of 2025

By Chris Gampat

November 10, 2025

Our choice for the best Fujifilm camera of 2025 is the Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo. There's a lot to love about it. First off, think of it basically as a digicam in every single way. But it's got a retro aesthetic to the body and the interface. Oh, and it's got a big honkin' printer attached to it. Is it really worth a few hundred bucks though?

Godox’s iT32 Might Be the Only Flash You’ll Ever Need

By Nilofer Khan

November 10, 2025

Flash has been quite important for various genres of photographers. For one, it allows you to experiment and be creative, and on the other hand, you get sharper images in poor light. Godox understands this, and they have recently unveiled the iT32 compact TTL flash, which is both versatile and portable. Here's a look at what it offers.

Why Photography Makes for Such a Great Solo Hobby

By Chris Gampat

November 10, 2025

I am an extrovert -- and I love humanity while not always liking humans. That also means that I love sometimes going shooting photos and excursions with buds. But at the moment, I'm writing this article while having barely left my apartment for the past week. I've currently got bronchitis, and when this article is published, I'll have long gotten over it. There's something very isolationist about what I'm going through right now that reminds me so much of the pandemic. And if you don't let the depression of being sick get to you, you can transmute your creative feelings into images that will make you very happy. Here are a few reminders to yourself on why photography can be such a great solo hobby.

A Tip on Composing for Panoramic Imagery

By Chris Gampat

November 10, 2025

When lots of photographers shoot panoramic images, they sometimes think that it's the same thing as just shooting 16:9. They're not totally wrong. But the panoramic formats are even more narrow on the top and bottom than that. In fact, they're incredibly fun to work with and the format tends to bring me a lot of joy due to how fun it is. So here's a tip on how to compose for panoramic photos.