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Chris Gampat
August 29, 2025

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It’s Been 4 Years, And Negative Supply Continues to Ghost its Kickstarter Backers

By Nilofer Khan

August 29, 2025

Kickstarter campaigns often come with their own rewards and risks. Sometimes, you get the gear you invested in on time, but there are rare instances where you don't get anything. The latter seems to be the case for Negative Supply, a company whose reputation has gone from being good to absolutely bad. Four years after they first announced the LM1 Light meter, the company has been unable to deliver the product. Here is a look at the update from its backers.

Nikon Discontinues More F Series Lenses

By Nilofer Khan

August 29, 2025

Nikon's move to mirrorless cameras has seen the company rise to new heights. The company has launched exceptional cameras and lenses, with some examples being the Zf, the Z9, and the Nikon 50mm f1.4 Z. However, its base was created with Nikon DSLR cameras and the F series lenses. The latter lenses have been quite popular, and it now appears that the company has discontinued many of them. Here is a quick look.

Nikon Cameras Are Quite Popular, Per Camera Sales Data

By Nilofer Khan

August 29, 2025

Camera sales have been quite exciting this year. While the battle remains between APS-C and full-frame cameras, it appears that compact cameras, too, are finding a new footing. Then there is also a tug of war between Sony and Canon, which sometimes often results in other companies like Fujifilm and Nikon also winning the game. Today is one such instance. Per a new report, Nikon cameras have found the most love in the month of August, which is more than what any brand got. Let's have a look.

One of the Greatest Digital Cameras Canon Made

By Nilofer Khan

August 29, 2025

Canon cameras have been quite popular with photographers around the world. Whether it was the film era, the DSLR era, or now, the mirrorless era, the company has launched some truly spectacular devices over the years. However, there is only one camera that is so great that it continues to be loved by many. Yes, it is a DSLR, but even today, it's worth every dime: the Canon 5D Mk II. So, why did we choose this over others in the 5D series? Let's have a look.

A Tip to Make Bird Photography Easier

By Chris Gampat

August 28, 2025

I remember how difficult it was for me to get into photographing birds. Before bird detection in cameras, we'd have to use single focusing points. That was always pretty tough to do. But one of the tricks that I learned about how to make bird photography easier for me still sticks around today.

The Simple Reason Why It’s Better to Do it In-Camera Than in Post

By Chris Gampat

August 28, 2025

Why shoot panoramic in-camera? Why do lighting in-camera? Why crop in-camera? Why do it all in-camera instead of in post-production? These are some questions that every photographer really thinks about at one point or another. The truth is that both are doors that open themselves to even more paths. Ideally, both should be explored. But ultimately, you're going to find that humanity lends itself so much more to doing this in-camera than with post-production. And with intentionality, comes brain power.

Will Leica’s New M11 Version Feature an EVF?

By Nilofer Khan

August 28, 2025

Leica cameras have been the epitome of engineering. The Leica M, the Leica Q, and even the D-Lux series have again gained popularity among photographers. The Leica M cameras, for instance, are loved by professionals who do not want to compromise on anything. The Leica M11, one of the most recent and powerful models, is no different. It now appears, reports of a new iteration of M11 have surfaced online, and they do seem quite exciting. Have a look.

AstrHori’s 6mm F2.8 Full-Frame Circular Fisheye Lens Couples Brings Nostalgia to Modern Cameras

By Alberto Lima

August 28, 2025

If you’re a photographer who’s not content with traditional ultra-wide lenses, AstrHori has something that’s sure to pique your interest – the AstrHori 6mm F2.8 Circular Fisheye lens. When the news of this lens came across my desk, I was instantly smitten with the idea of a fisheye lens made for today’s modern full-frame camera systems. This 6mm F2.8 Fisheye has a lot of potential to help creative photographers get new and interesting perspectives.

Is Canon Planning a Super Telephoto Lens to Take on Sigma?

By Nilofer Khan

August 28, 2025

Reports of the upcoming Canon super telephoto lens have been quite intense. While the company was said to launch the RF 200-500mm f4L IS USM, there is also another one with a higher probability of the Canon 300-600mm. While both lenses have been patented, it seems the latter has a better chance of becoming a reality. And this time, it seems it is likely to be more affordable for Canon users. Here's a peek at the story.