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by John Foldi · Posted
One flight for limitless creativity. With the announcement of the Avata 360, DJI has entered the 360-degree drone category in a big way. The Avata 360 is actually a hybrid, using a twisting gimbal for dual-camera modes—360 and Single Lens—maintaining the Avata’s FPV legacy.
DJI Avata 360
The Avata 360 is available in
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Choosing a Digital Audio Workstation, or DAW, is a major decision. For beginners, it will define their learning curve, workflow, and operating knowledge—for professionals, compatibility, functionality, and familiarity is key. In this guide, we will give some detailed overviews of the most popular DAWs in the audio industry, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and some of their unique features.
If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick rundown of the best DAWs for a variety of common purposes:
If you’re a songwriter/producer: Ableton, Logic
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When it comes to choosing the right camera, there’s often a gap between the small, pocketable point-and-shoot cameras and larger mirrorless ones. While interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras have much to offer, their higher price points and larger form factor often make them unfeasible for the average photo enthusiast. It often leads to the question of how a photographer can bridge that gap.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
While 2025 continued many of the photo industry's developments (emphasis on hybrid developments, splashes of niche camera releases, sequels to established camera series), it also formalized the compact digicam trend that had emerged on social media in recent years, with several companies releasing (or re-releasing) point-and-shoot cameras. As the floor for image quality continues to rise, and with yesteryear's flagship features trickling down to today's mid-market offerings, manufacturers are distinguishing themselves through body design,
by Luke Rollins · Posted
It's been a strong year for the L-Mount Alliance, who recently announced the addition of their tenth member Viltrox to bring a credible low-cost manufacturer into the fold for the future. The three pillars of the group—Leica, Sigma, and Panasonic—each had distinctive years in 2025, further entrenching in their proven lanes to build out an ecosystem that, as of the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Whether you’re interested in photography or a semi-experienced beginner looking to upgrade your gear, this is a guide to the essentials you need to build a complete camera kit for any budget. But what do we need in a basic kit? Of course, you can’t take photos without a camera and lens, but we’re looking to help you take your photography to the next level. To do this, we’ll need other staples like a tripod, flash, and select filters to enhance our image taking abilities.
The Basics
When building a kit, there’s more to consider than just the
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Sigma is closing out a productive summer with the announcement of the company's first-ever autofocus-enabled cine lens, the 28-45mm T2 AF Cine Zoom. It's the first of a new AF Cine Line representing the company's intent to bring the optical prowess of its Art lenses into the dedicated filmmaking space. The lens will be available for both Sony E and L-mount mirrorless cameras.
Speaking of Art lenses, Sigma is also announcing two new
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Nikon is announcing the release of the second generation of its mid-range Trinity zoom lens, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II. The lens, which the company positions as the most essential and pro-caliber in its lineup, is the first in its class to feature an internal zoom mechanism. The larger Z-mount continues to spur new developments in lens design for Nikon, resulting here in a lighter, faster, quieter, better balanced, and more
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Every photographer dreams of publishing a book of their photographs. But what exactly does that entail? In today’s show, we’re going to peek behind the scenes of this complex and daunting process in a chat with two complementary figures who’ve spent their respective careers helping to redefine what a photo book can be.
Above Photograph © Rick Smolan
by Zack Young · Posted
The announcement of DZOFilm’s X-Tract 18-28mm T8 probe lens marked an exciting development in the growing probe category by introducing the ability to zoom in and out, allowing users to adjust the field of view while keeping the lens in place. At launch, the only iteration had a forward-facing direct view. Now, DZOFilm has formally unveiled
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Panasonic announces yet another long-awaited follow-up: the full-frame all-arounder S1 II Mirrorless Camera, intended for hybrid creators in need of a high-speed, high-quality workhorse. To that end, the 24.1MP S1 II boasts Panasonic’s first partially-stacked sensor, improving read out speeds to deliver both 6K30p open-gate video and up to 70 fps continuous, blackout-free stills shooting—all-time highs for
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re just starting out on your podcasting journey, it may be helpful to refer to our podcasting glossary. It provides common terminology pertaining to everything podcast related, from equipment to recording and mixing, distribution and more. We have also divided the terms into various categories to simplify your search.
Table of Contents:
Audio Terms
Podcast Equipment
Podcast Recording & Production
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OM SYSTEM is hearkening back to its heritage with its latest release, the OM-3 Mirrorless Camera, which delivers advanced performance and creative versatility while drawing design inspiration from the iconic Olympus OM-1 SLR film camera of the 1970s. The company is also releasing updated versions of three lenses—17mm f/1.8 and 25mm f/1.8 primes and a 100-400mm f/5.6-6.3 super-telephoto zoom—to complement the release of the new
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
What is podcasting? No, that’s not a silly question—especially not to those of us who have time traveled from 2003. That's when ex-Guardian columnist Ben Hammersley coined the term podcast by combining the words iPod and broadcast. Since then, podcasts have evolved to become a much more developed concept. Now, podcasts are presented in a myriad of ways through a number of mediums and digital platforms.
In this article, we're going to explore what podcasting means in today’s
by Zack Young · Posted
A few years ago, we reviewed Tilta's Lightweight Shoulder Rig, and found that it more than fit the bill for those in need of a nimble, compact, adjustable shoulder rig capable of handling a variety of small- and medium-sized cameras. We weren’t alone. Since our review, Tilta’s shoulder rig has remained a perennial favorite, finding its way into the shopping carts of many shooters. At the same time, I’ve found that the