Articles by: Usman Dawood

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!

Nikon to end all DLSR production in Japan (report)

By Usman Dawood, Louise Carey

NEWS Sources say that Nikon will be ending DSLR production in Japan by the end of March 2022 due to shrinking market

Apple due to slash iPhone 12 mini production by 20%

By Usman Dawood, Louise Carey

NEWS With reports that the iPhone 12 mini isn't doing as well as expected, Apple seems set to cut production

This tripod doubles as a pair of skiing poles

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Gearing Co has produced a modular tripod system that can be converted into a pair of skiing poles

Canon has patented a fixed lens full frame camera

By Usman Dawood

NEWS A new patent from Canon shows a fixed lens full frame camera – but it only has an aperture of f/4.5-8?!

Nikon's 4K 1,000fps sensor: "the world's highest levels of sensor performance"

By Usman Dawood, James Artaius

NEWS Nikon's super-fast stacked sensor is capable of capturing 4K x 4K video at 1,000 frames per second with crazy dynamic range

Leica leaks its own lens? Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens coming soon?

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Leica has accidentally posted an image of the upcoming 35mm f/2.0 lens

Canon patents new superzoom APS-C lens – but what mount is it for?

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Canon patents a superzoom lens for APS-C cameras – but is it for EOS M or RF mount cameras?

Could this leaked image of a Samyang lens show a 24mm f/1.8?

By Usman Dawood

NEWS An image of a Samyang lens has been leaked – but could it be a 24mm f/1.8 lens?

This COVID-19 test uses your smartphone

By Usman Dawood

NEWS A California firm has developed a new COVID-19 testing system using smartphones

Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II firmware delivers 4K60p, better Eye AF and RAW output

By Usman Dawood, James Artaius

NEWS UPDATE: Nikon has announced the new firmware update for the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II, which will be available 25 February

Is the Sony FX3 just a Sony A7S III designed for drones?

By James Artaius, Usman Dawood

NEWS New report claims that the Sony FX3 is a 12MP video camera designed for Sony's new Airpeak drone system

Camera phones now able to detect malaria and early kidney disease

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Health organisations such as the NHS are using camera phones to test for life threatening diseases

Kat Von D is being sued for tattooing a photographer's image without permission

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Tattoo artist Kat Von D is being sued by a photographer for using his image of Miles Davis for a tattoo

What's the difference between a $1,399 lens and a $399 lens?

By Usman Dawood

NEWS A recent video shows the differences between the $1,399 Sony 24mm f/1.4GM lens and the $399 Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 lens

New DJI FPV drone revealed in unboxing ahead of official release

By Usman Dawood

NEWS The upcoming DJI FPV drone has been unofficially unboxed in a YouTube video

What is the medium format camera "look" – and does it even matter?

By Usman Dawood

NEWS You may have heard photographers raving about the medium format camera "look" – but what does that even mean?

Ricoh GR III ING special edition camera announced in China

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Ricoh has announced a special edition version of its high-end compact camera, the Ricoh GR III ING Edition Special Limited Kit

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to have a second screen… in the camera bump?!

By Usman Dawood

NEWS The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will have two screens – and the second screen will be unusually housed in the camera bump

iPhone 12 is "world's best smartphone" says the CEO of Huawei!

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei praises Apple, but also confirms that it's not going to sell its smartphone business

Canon EOS R5 beats the Sony A1?! (According to this video anyway)

By Usman Dawood

NEWS A head-to-head comparison between the Sony A1 and Canon EOS R5 demonstrates the Canon has better autofocus

OnePlus has designed a tiny selfie camera that can hide in the bezel

By Usman Dawood

NEWS OnePlus files a new patent for a tiny selfie camera which can fit in the bezels of a camera phone

This is why megapixels matter (or do they?)

By Usman Dawood

NEWS The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and Samsung S21 Ultra are compared to see whether resolution can overcome sensor size

Xiaomi launches the Xiaomi Mi 11 phone – complete with a 108MP camera

By Usman Dawood

NEWS The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a 108MP triple rear camera, a 120Hz screen and several AI features

Could underwater cameras save the photo industry?

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Underwater cameras are predicted to experience a massive boom, according to a new report

Xiaomi working on a camera phone with 3D cameras

By Usman Dawood

NEWS Xiaomi has filed a patent for a camera phone that can take 3D photos and videos

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