Latest articles by Alan Palazon
"DSLRs make you better," says this photographer, but I disagree – do you?
Opinion A photographer has claimed that DSLRs “force” you to learn photography better than mirrorless cameras do – but I don't agree
GoldenEye! The sequel to this breakthrough "golden portrait" lens for Nikon, Sony and L-Mount cameras has leaked
News Leaked images of the "golden portrait" Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II Mix have surfaced, proving the rumors of the groundbreaking lens true
Double trouble: a pair of Samyang 300mm FE prime lenses coming to the CP+ show?
News Rumor has it Samyang will display a tag team of 300mm FE prime lens prototypes at the CP+ show in Japan next week
It’s here! Ricoh GR IV Monochrome compact camera now in stock
News Ricoh’s latest compact camera, the GR IV Monochrome, is now in stock at B&H Photo… Snap it up while you can!
These are the most ridiculous camera phones I've ever seen – but, honestly, they might take good photos
News Images of real gold, diamond-encrusted phones have appeared online – and these luxury devices could have powerhouse cameras
6 of the 10 highest-rated women-owned small businesses are photography companies
News Study shows that wedding photographers dominate the USA's highest-rated women-owned small businesses, with 6 of the top 10 spots
Are smartphones becoming less fashionable? Survey shows 25% of women are now using traditional cameras and compacts
A recent study has highlighted an interesting shift: more young women are using cameras rather than smartphones
Look out, Kodak – the Haru Mini Retro is coming after your compact camera keyrings!
News The Haru Mini Retro is the new ‘keychain’ camera on the block set to make a splash with surprisingly impressive specs and aesthetic appeal
Leica M11-P Safari listed as “discontinued” on B&H Photo but not on Leica website
News Although the Leica M11-P Safari Edition only appears as "unavailable" on the official Leica website, its production run is most likely done
Noisy images on your Sony A7 V? The first firmware update could fix that
News Firmware version 1.01 for the Sony A7 V reduces noise rendered in preview images embedded into RAW + HEIF files
Viltrox's Air prime lenses are now available in silver… but only for Fujifilm X-mount
News Viltrox has released the 35mm and 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C prime lenses for Fujifilm X-mount in an eye-catching silver color
Major announcement: Canon has discontinued the EOS R5 – so should you still buy it?
News The Canon EOS R5 camera has officially been discontinued in Hong Kong but, for now, remains available in other regions of the world
I HATE how social media has forced photography to become videography. This is what I think of the "3-second rule"…
Opinion Not everyone wants to be taken on the same 15-second, “hook-driven” journey, but the 'technoligarchs' want to steal as much of our attention as possible
New images of Meike Air lenses leaked – but are these just knock-offs of Viltrox’s namesake series?
News New images of the upcoming Meike Air lens series are circulating, but what separates them from Viltrox’s own Air range?
YouTube gets tough on "AI slop" ruining the party for million-dollar “brain rot” video channels
News The video streaming platform recently targeted 16 major “AI brain rot” channels, ending their potential million-dollar operations
The rumored Sony A7R VI could kill medium format – do you agree?
NEWS The Sony A7R VI is rumored for release by November – and its monstrous specs have me questioning if medium format has a future. What do you think?
Fujifilm releases new firmware fixing image stabilization bug in telephoto lenses
News The update fixes a bug where image stabilization fails to activate after turning on the camera or after resuming from auto power-off
Sony’s list of its recommended everyday photography lenses misses this key contender – do you agree with me?
Opinion Sony recently published its take on the best lenses for everyday use but, in my opinion, left out a key contender: the 24-105mm f/4, a handy, do-it-all zoom.
NASA to launch new space telescope with “mind-boggling” 288MP camera
News The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in May 2027 with a 288MP camera, will “unveil the cosmos to the edge of the observable universe”
Canon EOS R5 vs R6 Mark III: You might be surprised at which camera is better
VERSUS Debating the Canon EOS R5 vs R6 Mark III? The R5 packs more resolution, but how does it compare on other fronts?
New Godox V1 Mid camera flash: compact professional lighting for “fast-paced shoots”
News Godox has announced the new V1 Mid camera flashgun featuring “brighter output, more even illumination, and smoother light transitions” in a compact design
Inspiring story of the world's first wheelchair camera system for filmmakers should inspire all of us
News After five years of development, a film producer with brittle bone disease has patented the first-ever wheelchair camera system.
42 years in a row! Canon's industry-leading patent streak keeps going strong
News Canon is in the Top Ten again, landing 7th spot for the number of patents granted in the US in 2025
