Over the last few weeks, I’ve been testing the Geekom A6 mini PC as my main working computer for editing/retouching photos as well as streaming and even gaming, (it’s the first “real” PC I’ve used in more than 15 years so I just had to). While this tiny device is not the fastest or most powerful computer out there, it offers a surprising level of performance at a very easy-to-swallow $449 price. [Read More]
Camp Snap Camera Review: Light-Hearted and Nostalgia Packed
Every summer as a child, I attended a day camp during the school break because my single-parent mother had to work to make ends meet. Of course, I wanted to stay home and play video games but I soon began to love learning archery, making new friends, and exploring the wilderness without TV or computer screens to distract me. Many wonderful memories were made and I look back on these times fondly. It is this nostalgia for a simpler and … Continue reading “Camp Snap Camera Review: Light-Hearted and Nostalgia Packed”
Save Big On Memory Cards, Hard Drives, and SSDs for World Backup Day
Huzzah! It is March 31, so it is time to celebrate World Backup Day. If you don’t have secondary or tertiary storage for your files, or you just want to save big on hard drives and memory cards, join us in our revelry. [Read More]
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Review for Underwater Photography
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is 2024’s top underwater camera for underwater photography. It represents a significant upgrade over the original Canon EOS R5 which has reigned as the world’s most popular underwater camera for the last four years. [Read More]
Before the Smartphone’s Multi Lens Cameras, There Was the Kodak EasyShare V705
It was on The PetaPixel Podcast a few months ago that Becca Farsace was talking about her impressive collection of old Kodak digital cameras. That reminded me of a now ubiquitous camera innovation first seen in a Kodak point and shoot from a long time ago and that started my quest to shoot with one again. [Read More]
TTArtisan Brings Its $200 75mm f/2 AF Prime to L-Mount
TTArtisan’s AF 75mm f/2 portrait prime lens, previously available only for E-mount and Z-mount, now comes in an L-Mount version. It is TTArtisan’s first autofocus lens for L-Mount cameras. [Read More]
It’s Crazy How Sharp the Fujifilm GFX100RF Lens Is
Last week, Chris Niccolls and I were in Prague for the launch of the Fujifilm GFX100RF. While he spent the majority of our time with the new camera while I filmed his thoughts, I did enjoy several hours with it snapping photos of my own. Looking over them now, I can’t help but be shocked at how sharp the lens is. [Read More]
Vivo V50 Review: Marvelous Mid-Range Photo Prowess
There’s something unassuming about the Vivo V50 when first looking at it, yet its camera performance should be a wake-up call to others. The company still sees this phone as unique for its Aura Light in portrait photos but the more significant improvements come from everywhere else. [Read More]
Spring into Action: ProMaster’s Photography Gear Guide for the Season
Springtime is a wonderful season for photography, with blooming flowers, vibrant foliage, and longer days providing ample opportunities to capture stunning images. To make the most of this colorful and dynamic season, having the right photography gear is essential. [Read More]
Ricoh Says a GR III Successor Will Come ‘Someday’
The GR III was released six years ago and over the course of its many different iterations, photographers have been asking with increasing urgency as the years pass when the next one will come. Ricoh assures photographers that there while will be a GR III successor, it might just not come quickly. [Read More]