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Sigma lens prices have jumped by around 10% in the US – except this popular ultra-wide, which only increased $40
TARIFFS Sigma prices have increased in the US following the increased tariffs, with most gear increasing by around 10%
Could a lens filter and editing presets create that coveted retro look – without buying a new camera? The PolarPro CineGold mixes a lens filter with presets to mimic film
NEWS The new PolarPro CineGold aims to create a more film-like look using both a lens filter and editing presets
“No device is ever perfect, nor is photographic film” – George E Smith, co-inventor of the CCD sensor, has died
NEWS George E Smith, one of the inventors of the CCD sensor, the precursor to digital cameras, has died
Photoshop now has a mini Android version of the favorite photo editor – and it’s currently free
Adobe has just launched a mini version of Photoshop, free for Android devices
Yashica’s retro compact cameras just got more old school. The Yashica FX-D S300 actually has a viewfinder this time
NEWS Enough photographers have complained, and now the Yashica FX-D series is getting a version with an electronic eyelevel viewfinder
Monopods are typically boring – but this extends to full height in one second with a single button
KICKSTARTER The Coman Go M1Pro V5 height adjusts in seconds and converts to a tabletop tripod nearly just as fast
This photo contest celebrates portraits of real people. The kicker? It’s being judged entirely by AI
OPINION Excire's new photography contest uses AI instead of people to judge the images
The next big thing in cameras isn’t about specs, it's all about this instead – and I’m not mad about it
OPINION Cameras like the Fujifilm X Half and Sigma BF seem to prioritize the joy of shooting over the list of tech specs
The Sony APS-C camera lineup is running out of room. What’s next for mid-tier models like the Sony A6400?
OPINION The Sony A6400 is a solid mid-tier member of the Sony APS-C camera lineup, but is the aging camera due for an update?
A court has ruled some Trump tariffs illegal. Another court says tariffs are still on. Are US photographers in for more wild camera price swings?
OPINION The Trump administration has already appealed a court ruling that says the steepest reciprocal tariffs were illegal
Remote camera apps are typically terrible. I tried a third-party app instead – and I was blown away by this one key feature
OPINION Shutter Camera Remote's intervalometer made self-portraits far less painful
The compact camera trend is coming for flash. The new Godox iT30 Pro strobe is tiny, affordable…and beginner-friendly
news The Godox iT30 Pro is a tiny camera flash, but it packs in some key dedicated features
Panic buying Nikon gear ahead of the tariff increase is a terrible idea, but I'd recommend these discounted cameras and lenses anytime!
OPINION Nikon prices are increasing next month, but these are the best Nikon lenses and cameras currently discounted in the US
The Yashica FX-D 100 looks like a film camera, but it’s hiding digital guts – and an unexpected price
NEWS The Yashica FX-D 100 and 300 look like film SLRs, but they actually have fixed lenses and small digital sensors
Tariffs are about to increase the cost of Nikon gear – this is the kit that could be impacted the most
TARIFFS Nikon USA says that a price increase is coming on June 23
This award-winning image proves that photographers can capture stunning images without leaving their backyards
INSPIRATION Beth Mancuso is the 2025 Alpha Female+ Creator of the Year – and she took the winning photo in her own backyard
What will tariffs cost photographers? This compact camera’s price swings are one example
OPINION The Leica D-Lux 8 price change is one real world example of how tariffs may impact camera prices
Are poses protected under copyright? US courts side against photographer in case claiming Lil Nas X copied Instagrammer’s photos
NEWS The courts dismissed the case on the grounds that the singer had likely never viewed the first images
Google’s AI is getting better at the things AI is terrible at. Which begs the question: how can we tell what images are AI?
OPINION Google has unveiled a new tool to identify AI-generated graphics, alongside the latest version of Imagen
The new Fujifilm X Half is weird, but it combines my favorite cameras into one retro compact
OPINION The Fujifilm X Half feels like a mix between the Instax Mini Evo and the X Series – and that’s exactly why I think this camera could be popular
PolarPro McKinnon 135 Gold Mist filter review: Like magic pixie dust, but for a camera lens
REVIEW How much can a bit of gold glitter impact a photo? If the PolarPro McKinnon 135 Gold Mist is anything to go by, a lot actually
This viral video shows how photographing a self-driving car could actually destroy your camera
VIRAL Lasers can damage a camera sensor… which means so can the LiDAR on some cars
Adobe is raising prices again – but All App plan users can skip AI features and actually save money
NEWS The Adobe All Apps plan is about to increase by $10 a month in the US – but will decrease by $5 if you opt for limited AI credits
