Usman Dawood
Usman is a commercial and architectural photographer based in West Yorkshire, who has been working professionally for over seven years. He has also spent over four years as a writer for the biggest photography sites in the world, including Staff Writer for Digital Camera World, senior staff writer for FStoppers, and tech writer for Petapixel.
With a particular interest in technology developments, high-resolution imaging and the high-end cameras, Usman has been on the cutting edge of camera news as well as writing features about medium format systems and global shutters, and has reviewed some of the latest Leica cameras as well as a tripod that’s even taller than Andre the Giant!
Latest articles by Usman Dawood
This smartphone app can test for COVID
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS The PocDoc digital platform can take rapid blood tests, including COVID screening, using just your smartphone
Did you know that you can blur out your home on Google Street View?
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Google allows you to blur out your property from Google Street View, saving you from prying digital eyes
Ricoh GR III ING special edition camera announced in China
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Ricoh has announced a special edition version of its high-end compact camera, the Ricoh GR III ING Edition Special Limited Kit
Apple to release its own high-end VR headset?
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Apple is planning on releasing a high-end VR headset… which has been described as a pricey precursor to AR tech
The OIympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III was the top selling camera in Japan last year
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III outsold Canon, Nikon and Sony, according to this data
Image stacking is a poor alternative to using ND filters
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Using techniques such as image stacking is not a great solution to using ND filters
This magical lens filter can be used as a mirror – perfect for shooting portraits
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS This polarizer has a reflective front – enabling models to use it as a mirror to perfect their poses
iPhone 12 is "world's best smartphone" says the CEO of Huawei!
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei praises Apple, but also confirms that it's not going to sell its smartphone business
It's official! Apple iPhones are the best smartphone investment
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Report confirms that Apple iPhones retain their values better than competitor smartphone devices from Android
7artisans to release four new lenses, including a 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS 7artisans to release four new lenses for full frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras
This tripod doubles as a pair of skiing poles
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Gearing Co has produced a modular tripod system that can be converted into a pair of skiing poles
Benro announces Benro Polaris – the world's first ever electric tripod head
By Usman Dawood last updated
Update Benro announces the first ever electric tripod head – complete with a camera controller – called Polaris
Fujifilm to reportedly launch Fujifilm GFX 100S
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS The Fujifilm GFX 100S is rumored to be "about as big" as the current Fujifilm GFX 50S – but it will have a 100MP sensor
Fujifilm has created a 580TB storage device... and it's housed on a bit of tape
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Fujifilm breaks the world record by creating a magnetic strip that can hold 580 terabytes worth of storage
OnePlus has designed a tiny selfie camera that can hide in the bezel
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS OnePlus files a new patent for a tiny selfie camera which can fit in the bezels of a camera phone
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to have a second screen… in the camera bump?!
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will have two screens – and the second screen will be unusually housed in the camera bump
Xiaomi launches the Xiaomi Mi 11 phone – complete with a 108MP camera
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a 108MP triple rear camera, a 120Hz screen and several AI features
Xiaomi working on a camera phone with 3D cameras
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Xiaomi has filed a patent for a camera phone that can take 3D photos and videos
Xiaomi Mi 11 showcases new Night Video feature co-developed with BlinkAI
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Xiaomi's newest flagship phone features a Night Video mode for amazing low light video performance
What is a global shutter – and why is it so important?
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Global shutters enable cameras to read the whole sensor in one go, which helps prevent issues with rolling shutter
Samsung working on 600MP camera phone sensor?
By Louise Carey, Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS A 600MP camera phone sensor might initially sound ridiculous, but could Samsung actually be onto something?
Nikon to end all DSLR production in Japan (report)
By Usman Dawood, Louise Carey published
NEWS Sources say that Nikon will be ending DSLR production in Japan by the end of March 2022 due to shrinking market
Incredible portrait photography wins Cotient World Photography Award
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Cotient World Photography Award announces portrait photography winner of its 2020 contest
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