Magic Lantern Software for Canon Cameras Is Back

Magic Lantern, the beloved suite of software enhancements for Canon cameras, has returned with a new group of developers hard at work on improved software.

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Viltrox FE 85mm f/1.4 Pro Review: Sharpness and Character at a Low Cost

The Viltrox FE 85mm f/1.4 Pro is a professional-quality lens, but it is not the highest-end offering from Viltrox. The Lab series is the premier line of optics from Viltrox, and with this Pro series lens being a $599 bargain, I started to wonder if it was too good to be true.

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Photographers on a Budget Do Not Need to Settle for Bad Cameras

As new entry-level cameras from major manufacturers become pricier and the segment shrinks altogether, photographers on a tight budget may be tempted to buy one of the many very cheap brand-new cameras available through online retailers. However, a much better option for those looking to get a camera without breaking the bank is the used market. You can get a lot of performance for relatively little money.

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Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Review: A Legend Reborn

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art is the successor to Sigma's legendary 18-35mm zoom lens for crop-sensor cameras. It has been a long time coming and stands out as a truly professional APS-C zoom lens in a mirrorless era where APS-C zooms often target beginners and enthusiasts more than seasoned professionals. But does Sigma's latest live up to its legacy?

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New APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Is Voigtländer’s ‘Best Wide-Angle Lens’

Cosina has announced the Voigtländer VM APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Aspherical lens optimized for full-frame Leica M-mount cameras. As an M-mount lens, the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 is highly adaptable and can be used on a wide range of full-frame mirrorless cameras.

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YouTubers Surprised That Google Uses Their Videos to Train AI Models

Google is reportedly using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its AI models like Gemini and Veo 3, shocking many content creators.

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Mint’s Massive Rollei 35AF Film Camera Gamble Has Paid Off

Mint's Rollei 35AF camera arrived late last year after a ton of hype and years of anticipation. Pre-orders sold out quickly, and the company announced that it has just today fulfilled all its initial pre-orders from excited analog photographers.

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The First Look at China Lucky’s New Color 35mm Film

Chinese company Lucky Film's long-awaited new color film is closer than ever and could arrive as soon as next month. Lucky Film has shared the first sample photo shot with its latest film, giving excited analog photographers a taste of what they can expect to enjoy later this summer.

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These are the Best Times and Days to Post Reels on Instagram

A new study by Adobe suggests that when content is posted on Instagram can be just as important as what is posted.

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Meta and Oakley Launch Sporty New Smart Glasses Aimed at Athletes

Meta and Oakley have announced a pair of new Performance AI "smart glasses" designed for athletes and sports fans alike. The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses arrive soon, and both companies are calling them a "game changer" in the growing AI-driven smart glasses space.

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