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by Zack Young · Posted
Insta360 has officially unveiled the Luna Ultra 8K gimbal camera, with dual Leica Summicron lenses, a triple AI chip, and a detachable 2” OLED touchscreen. The primary lens packs a 1” CMOS image sensor, while the telephoto lens has a 1/1.3" CMOS sensor. The Luna Ultra is also compatible with Insta360’s new Mic Pro wireless system
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Macro photography never ceases to amaze me. Show me the face of a jumping spider reproduced at life-size or greater and I’ll undoubtedly stop what I’m doing and stare at it for a while. What’s interesting is how ultra-wide-angle lenses, which are available for DSLRs and
by Luke Rollins · Posted
It’s easy to overlook the fact that when you’re buying a camera, you’re not just buying the body—you’re buying the mount system and all the lenses, too. After a camera and two lenses, you’re locked in, and switching brands becomes as difficult as moving apartments or buying a new car. Sure, making a camera and making a lens are different beasts, and while in truth there are great cameras and great lenses across all the brands, some companies do some things a little better than others. And let’s face it—you know somebody is going to ask you
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
NAB is just around the corner, but before we get swept up in the excitement, let’s break down the new product releases of this week. Nikon announced the Z5 II mirrorless camera. 7artisans and Viltrox gave us some new lenses. Aputure introduced a high-output moonlight. Sennheiser dropped a new adaptable stereo microphone.
Nikon Upgrades to the Z5 II
Nikon unveiled the Z5 II, the second version of its FX-format mirrorless camera. This iteration expands the full-frame sensor to a 24.5MP BSI-CMOS size and upgrades the processor to an EXPEED
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
Another packed week of announcements means we have a lot of exciting news to recap. Venus Optics announced new Laowa Proteus Anamorphic Zooms. Apple released updates for the iPad Air. Sirui introduced us to a new Prime lens series and rolled out a 20mm autofocus anamorphic. Atomos released the Shinobi GO. And Shure upgraded to the MoveMic 88+. Let’s get into it!
Venus Optics Announces Anamorphic Zooms
Adding to their prolific Laowa Proteus series, Venus Optics rolled out the
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Legendary camera maker Leica kicks off its centennial with the release of the SL3-S Mirrorless Camera, a fast and flexible upgrade to 2024’s SL3. Leica’s latest hybrid interchangeable lens camera boasts a new 24MP full frame sensor capable of 30 fps capture, making it the company’s speediest camera yet, while also introducing a new autofocus system and unlimited Open Gate 6K video recording. Encased in a weather-resistant,
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
The holidays are approaching fast! Maybe you have yet to finalize your list, or maybe your photographer family member has given you no guidance. Do not fear—this week’s roundup will provide some inspiration. Thypoch announced a new focal length in their Simera-C line, Profoto released the Pro-B3 monolight, Venus Optics introduced the Laowa Sword Macro lens series, and SanDisk came out with the new Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDs.
Thypoch Expands the Simera-C Lineup
A new addition has been made to the Thypoch Simera-C cine lens line. With a
by Steve Levy · Posted
Panasonic has expanded upon the capabilities and options of its recently released Lumix S9 mirrorless camera with new lens kits, colorways, and firmware updates. Now you have the option of combining the compact full-frame camera in its black colorway and the Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens with the
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week was packed with product announcements too exciting to ignore, so we’re giving them all a chance to shine in this week's roundup. RODE entered the video world with the new RODECaster Video All-In-One Production Console. Leica added a 43mm lens to the Q series with the Q3 43. Logitech gave editors an intuitive control interface with the MX Creative Console. TASCAM added the FR-AV2 to its portable recorder lineup. Tamron released the new 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro Lens.
RODE Brings Video to its RODECaster Line
RODE has proven time and
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
It’s another exciting week here at B&H! Canon released the EOS C80 cinema camera, which combines the C400 image sensor with the form factor of the C70. Apple laid the groundwork for new iPhone 16 models, as well as upgrades to AirPods and Apple Watch. Hasselblad announced the XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E lens, an ultra-wide zoom for X-mount cameras. Leica introduced the newest camera in the M-System lineup with the M11-D.
Canon Upgrades the EOS Series
Doubling the effective pixels of the previous EOS flagship’s image sensor, the
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week was packed with exciting news from a wide array of categories. Sigma released two 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lenses for both Leica L and Sony E mounts. GoPro dropped the new HERO 13 Black action camera along with the ultracompact HERO 4K action cam. And finally, DJI announced the Neo, the newest (and smallest) addition to the legendary drone-maker’s extensive catalog.
Sigma Covers a Wide Range of Focal Lengths
If you’re looking for an all-in-one lens for your Sony or Leica mirrorless camera, Sigma has you covered with its latest
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
It’s been a packed week for announcements, with lots of happenings in the cine world, some key lens announcements for photographers, and even a couple of new products in the lighting realm. All of this, plus some new in-house content, made for a busy past seven days as we head into the start of summer.
Canon introduces C400 cinema camera and updated Cine-Servo lens
Leading the trio of major announcements for the week was Canon’s launch of the
by Zack Young · Posted
NiSi made a splash at last year’s NAB with the release of its ATHENA PRIME Cinema Lenses. These full-frame manual lenses provide a sharp, detailed image with ultra-low chromatic aberration, soft bokeh, and a consistent look across the set, making them extremely popular with narrative and documentary filmmakers. Now the brand has announced three additions to the ATHENA PRIME lineup—an
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Imaging news was fairly light, which means we get to spend a little more time highlighting some other types of products. Before we do so, we need to talk about a pair of “ultra” wide-angle lenses from Leica, for the SL System. A Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH. and Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
B&H is back from break and, if you like lenses, we have great news for you. Nikon has the biggest launch of the bunch with the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens. Its phase fresnel element makes this lens smaller and lighter than traditional super teles. Meanwhile, Canon went in the complete opposite direction with the RF