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The latest from the Phoblographer for November 10th, 2025
Chris Gampat
November 10, 2025
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Here’s the latest:
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.
Does Panasonic Really Care About Pro Photographers?
By Chris Gampat
November 10, 2025
This year, the only serious camera that I've purchased is the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II. I purchased this camera because of the higher megapixel density, good autofocus, Real Time LUT feature, and the ability to do creative things like multiple exposure. It really is one of the best cameras for real creative photographers on the market right now -- especially those who don't want to use post-production. And while they've been putting out really solid cameras, I have to wonder: where are the lenses?
A Tip for a Creatively Stunted Photographer: Try Multiple Exposure
By Chris Gampat
November 9, 2025
One of my favorite things to do when I'm feeling creatively stunted is doing multiple exposures. More than that though, I really love getting a bit whimsy with it. For example, I'll sometimes shoot a ton of photos over one another to simulate what it's like to shoot an entire roll of film in a single frame. That tends to bring me a lot of joy because of how creatively chaotic the whole process is. But if you're shooting multiple exposures, it can be really difficult at times to figure out how to do it right. If you're trying to get a very specific look, like the iconic portraits that we all see, here's a checklist of tips
If You’re a Street Photographer, This Photo Book is Essential
By Chris Gampat
November 9, 2025
Photographer Jens Krauer is one that we've covered pretty extensively here on the Phoblographer. And this year, in a turning point in his career, he released his first photo book. In Plain Sight is a compilation of the street photography he's done over the years. The book is in all black and white as Jens barely ever shoots in color. If I had a week, time to really think, and enough therapy, I could tell you a ont of really wonderful things about this book. At the same time, there are a few things that annoy me and that I wish the publisher did differently. Before I go on, though, I'll be flat out honest with you: I'm biased here.
The Best Sony Camera Gear of the Last Two Years
By Chris Gampat
November 9, 2025
We dove into our Reviews Index to figure out what cameras and lenses are some of the best to come out of Sony in the past two years. The brand doesn't many all that many releases, and lots of them are much better than others. But if you're looking to get something for yourself this holiday season, check these out.
A Year After Eye Surgery: Was it Worth it as a Photographer?
By Chris Gampat
November 8, 2025
One year ago, I was in an incredibly odd place. For the first time, I had two eye surgeries for my kerataconus -- which ultimately ended up causing extreme thinning of my corneas. And a year later, I'd say that for my health, the surgery was worth it only because otherwise, I would've needed full corneal transplants. Most folks believe that if someone is wearing glasses or if they get eye surgery, then suddenly all the problems are gone. But my story shows that this couldn't be further from the truth. If anything, my life got immensely more complex.
The Camp Snap CS-8 is the Most Fun I’ve had with Video, Ever
By Alberto Lima
November 8, 2025
One night while dealing with a slight bout of insomnia, I came across an ad from Camp Snap. They were launching their first-ever video camera, one that borrowed heavily from the design of the Super 8 film cameras of the past. I nearly immediately added it to my cart and purchased it. Since it arrived in September, it has accompanied me to everything from backyard cookouts to art gallery openings, parades, and everything in between. But is it for you?