Equipment
In 2025, Apple’s M4 Max Mac Studio is All Photographers Really Need
Apple’s new Mac Studio with M3 Ultra is an impressive, powerful machine that is worthy of the “ultra” moniker. That said, it better be for the asking price. However, most photographers are probably better served getting the M4 Max version. [Read More]
Laowa’s 2X Proteus Anamorphic Lenses Are Now Available as T2.9 Zooms
Laowa announced new Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom lenses for cinematographers. The Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zooms, available in 26-45mm and 45-85mm focal lengths, feature a constant T2.9 aperture. [Read More]
The Elinchrom LED 100 C Is the Company’s First-Ever Continuous Light
Elinchrom announced its first-ever continuous lighting solution: the LED 100C. Described as just the first product in a “new chapter” for the company, the new light is meant to combine professional-grade performance and compact portability. [Read More]
Canon Has No Plans to Make a High-Resolution Version of Its Flagship R1
Canon’s EOS R1 is a very specialized camera designed for sports, wildlife, and photojournalism. But because its form factor is so appealing, many professional photographers have expressed interest in seeing a high-resolution version of the R1 released. Canon says that won’t happen. [Read More]
Viltrox Debuts Six Pro-Grade Raze AF Prime Lenses for DJI Ronin 4D
DJI Ronin 4D camera users are in for a treat as Viltrox announced a series of six full-frame prime lenses. [Read More]
The Sony a1 II’s Popularity Among Pros Shows How Much the ‘Little Things’ Matter
When Sony announced the a1 II last November, much was made of its mostly incremental upgrades. However, while the imaging pipeline is almost entirely unchanged, for working pros, that doesn’t matter — Sony cannot make the a1 II fast enough to keep pace with demand. [Read More]
The Best Monitors for the Apple Mac mini and Mac Studio
Apple’s redesigned M4 Mac mini and powerful Mac Studio are amazing computers for photographers and video editors, delivering excellent performance for the price. However, neither ships with a display, leaving customers to decide, “What’s the best monitor for my Mac mini (or Mac Studio)?” PetaPixel offers three great options. [Read More]
Zeiss’ Otus ML Lenses Promise Photographers Something Entirely Different
Zeiss made its long-awaited return to the traditional photography space by reintroducing its beloved Otus series for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 lenses channel a classic, manual-focus photographic workflow that most first-party lenses eschew in favor of clinical sharpness, digital lens corrections, and perhaps most notably, blazing-fast autofocus. For Zeiss, this is the Otus ML’s strength, not its weakness. [Read More]
Why an APS-C Lens Might Be the Right Choice for Your Full Frame Camera
I often see questions on forums about the focal length of lenses and how they work on cameras of various sensor sizes. Is a 35mm lens really 50mm on an APS-C camera? No, it’s still 35mm, but the field of view (FOV) is narrower on the APS-C camera because the sensor is narrower. [Read More]
Apple’s New Mac Studio Is the Most Powerful Mac Ever
Alongside the new MacBook Air, Apple announced its most powerful Mac ever, the M4 Max-powered Mac Studio. [Read More]