Latest articles by Jon Stapley
Lume Cube announces Cordless Ring Light Mini for on-location lighting
news The new portable ring light from Lube Cube offers 90 minutes of full-power battery life.
RØDE Connect update adds VideoMic NTG compatibility
The free podcasting software from RØDE gets Version 1.3, adding VideoMic NTG compatibility
Billingham announces Mini Eventer bag for mirrorless and small DSLRs
An evolution of the original Eventer bag, this classic over-the-shoulder Billingham bag is built for smaller camera systems
Samyang's AF 12mm F2 X is its first autofocus lens for Fujifilm cameras
The Samyang AF 12mm F2 X is weather-sealed and sharp, designed for photographers and videographers alike
Nello X3K+ is the first 8K action camera – and it’s cheaper than GoPro
news Chinese manufacturer Nello swings for the fences with an 8K action camera available at a budget price
Nikon patents two f/1.2 zoom lenses!!!
NEWS Nikon has designed two insanely f/1.2 zoom lenses – a 35-50mm and a 50-70mm. PLEASE make this happen for real!
Man’s life saved when bullet bounces off Motorola phone with Hulk cover
NEWS Motorola phones are tougher than they look – this one stopped a bullet for a lucky Brazilian robbery victim
Blistering 50mm f/0.95 arrives for Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Olympus + Panasonic cameras
NEWS Lighting-fast 50mm f/0.95 lens arrives for for Sony, Nikon, Canon and Fuji APS-C cameras, along with Micro Four Thirds
A new Nikon camera will feature GPS on steroids – is it the Nikon Z9?
NEWS A more accurate version of GPS is coming to an upcoming Nikon – will it be the Nikon Z9, or another new camera?
Canon announces Zoemini S2 instant camera and printer
news Lightweight and colourful, this Zink-printing mini camera sports a mirror and ring light for selfies
Harman announces affordable AKG Ara USB mic for podcasters
news At the lower end of the price scale, the AKG Ara should tempt users looking to set up a studio on a budget
Medium format video just got easier! Fujifilm GFX 100S gets a camera cage from LockCircle
NEWS Turn the Fujifilm GFX 100S into a filmmaking powerhouse with the new LockCircle X Cage
The Irix 30mm f/1.4 gives photographers the cinematic look of cine lenses
NEWS Meet the Irix 30mm f/1.4, a wide-aperture prime for DSLRs that’s based on the impressive Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 cine lens
Ricoh Japan apologizes as Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx are hit by supply shortages
NEWS If you’re after a Ricoh GR III or Ricoh GR IIIx, expect delays – the manufacturer is the latest to be hit by supply chain issues
Canon's first pro camera, the Canon EOS-1D, turns 20 years old
NEWS Canon’s first professional DSLR marked a major step forward. On its 20th birthday, we take a look back at the Canon EOS-1D
Free app gives Ricoh GR users more than 40 film simulation 'recipes'
NEWS Shoot film on your Ricoh GR! Sort of… this app enables you to simulate classic film stocks, a la Fuji's film simulations
10 cameras that changed low-budget filmmaking
TOP 10 A filmmaker has compiled a list of the cameras that changed low-budget cinematography forever. Do you agree?
iOS 15 and iPhone 13 get EXIF data and deep-learned photo subject recognition
NEWS Apple's new iOS 15 and iPhone 13 family also gains an EXIF viewer and editor in the native Photos app
Best vintage lenses in 2024: give your images a retro look with classic glass
Buying guide The best vintage lenses give your images a unique character – here are our top picks across the brands, old and new
Adobe Lightroom CC gets tone curve and split toning in major update
News The update adds a heap of desirable features to the Lightroom CC ecosystem
Canon designs radical camera with one-handed grip – is it the Canon EOS R1?
NEWS A new camera design from Canon has an interesting hollow grip – could it be the much-anticipated Canon EOS R1?
Nikon Z fc gets a trio of retro-styled lenses from TTArtisan
NEWS TTArtisan will soon offer more DX Z-mount lenses than Nikon does, with three retro-styled optics for the Nikon Z fc
Amazon and GoPro team up to sue accessory counterfeiters
news The retail giant and the action camera manufacturer are joining forces to crack down on counterfeit GoPro products in the Amazon store
