Mirrorless Cameras

by Todd Vorenkamp ·Posted
The premise of the camera is simple: it's a box that allows a measured amount of light into it in order to create an image on a photo-sensitive material. Stroll through the B&H Photo SuperStore and you'll see there are literally thousands of different interpretations of how to best do this. Cameras of all shapes, sizes, and colors are on the shelves—all of them begging to be held and used to make photographs.   The camera, one of the world's ultimate gadgets, has an appeal that transcends a great cross section of the human race.
by Mathew Malwitz ·Posted
The wait is finally over, and Sony has unveiled not one, but two new game changing imaging tools to their arsenal. Introducing the a7R VI mirrorless camera and the FE 100-400mm f/4.5 G Master lens. The perfect marriage of speed and resolution.
by Luke Rollins ·Posted
Since its inception, the a7R series has been a mainstay of portrait photographers, for whom its high-resolution imagery benefitted large-scale prints in fashion, beauty, and art contexts. With the release of the a7R VI Mirrorless Camera, Sony has introduced speed into the portraitist's toolkit, eliminating the tradeoff between resolution and processing and making the act of portraiture one of agility and discovery.
by Mathew Malwitz ·Posted
The a7R series has long been popular among wildlife photographers for the big files and associated crop-ability so to speak. That said, one area where the R could use some improvement is in the speed department. After all, it was never designed to be a wildlife camera; Its bread and butter was always resolution with landscape, portrait and studio photographers making the most use of all the extra detail. But, as tends to happen, Sony bends the rules.
by Luke Rollins ·Posted
Sports photographers are newcomers to the a7R party. Not because they're late to the series, but because until now the camera line simply wasn't well-suited for action, what with its processor-hungry file sizes slowing things down. Sony aims to change all that with the a7R VI Mirrorless Camera, the company's latest 66.8MP full-frame shooter offering unprecedented speed for the series.
by Mathew Malwitz ·Posted
Wedding photography is a blend of genres, sort of a marriage (pun intended) between portrait, street, and occasionally even landscape photography. There’s always a bit of mystery when it comes to lighting, and we need to be ready for anything. In a reception hall, you may dimly chandeliers, bright LEDs, or even pulsating, colorful strobes from the DJ booth. All of these variables, and you may not be able to use flash! What can you do?
by Mathew Malwitz ·Posted
Getting a new camera is always an exciting affair. Whether it’s your first interchangeable lens camera or a long-awaited upgrade, there’s almost always new features to explore. Mirrorless cameras are especially exciting as they bring new and intuitive features that boost creativity while making photography easier than ever! Whether you’re new to cameras, shopping for one, or looking to dust off an old hobby, let’s get into setting up our new mirrorless camera. What Is a Mirrorless Camera? It’s not often something is named after a feature it
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Today’s mirrorless cameras offer many advanced features that are often overlooked by users. Join Russell Graves as he goes over some of the more obscure features in today’s mirrorless market. 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Making the switch to mirrorless 6:40 - A short disclaimer 10:37 - View options 15:03 - Bright monitoring 19:14 - The function button / Q button 22:45 - Camera control app 29:10 - Built-in intervalometer 36:53 - Manual focus assist 42:16 - Bulb timer 47:26 - Crop mode 54:44 - Closing thoughts 55:25 - Q&A
by Mathew Malwitz ·Posted
Starting off 2026 on a strong note, Nikon has unveiled their latest lens for the Z system. The Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is a flexible, carry-everywhere zoom designed with convenience in mind. At just 12.4 oz, this is one of the lightest zooms of its caliber in Nikons current lineup. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-
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Photographers and partners of Back Left Media, Alex Geiger and Paul Seibert, were given the new Canon EOS R6 Mark III to set out and get their honest first impression of it. They took it on tour with a local artist to capture photos and videos. In their presentation, they break down the newest features of the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and discuss the results from their latest project. 0:00 - Intro / About Alex & Paul 4:26 - Back Left
by Luke Rollins ·Posted
Sony announces its first new midrange mirrorless camera in four years, the α7 V, bringing with it the company's first partially stacked sensor and a new BIONZ XR2 processor featuring an integrated AI unit. The new guts unlock substantial gains in speed, intelligence, and versatility first introduced in 2024's flagship α1
by Luke Rollins ·Posted
Sony's apex mirrorless cameras, the a1 II and the a9 III, just got more powerful with the release of a major new firmware upgrade. Available now for download and installation, version 4.0 introduces Sony's best autofocus algorithms yet—Real-time Recognition+—to both cameras, along with a few other notable
by Luke Rollins ·Posted
To the naked eye, Sony's 2025 might seem more muted when compared to a massive 2024 that saw not only the release of a new flagship camera, but the revelation that some of the most iconic imagery in recent memory was made with Sony gear. Still, in 2025 the company continued its track record of introducing first-of-their-kind optics while also reinvigorating their compact and cinema lineups. The Game-Changer The company's most ambitious and well-received release of the year is its
by Mathew Malwitz ·Posted
Nikon is excited to announce two new DX lenses for their Z crop sensor lineup. The ultra-fast NIKKOR 16-50mm f/2.8 DX zoom and the lightweight 35mm f/1.7 DX prime deliver stunning light-gathering ability and speed for still photo and video users. Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR A pro upgrade to the existing kit lens, the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/
by Mathew Malwitz ·Posted
As the holiday season fast approaches, you may find yourself looking for the perfect gift for the photographer in your life. With all the gear on the market, finding the right gift can seem overwhelming, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular gift items for both digital and film shooters. 35mm Film and Beyond Film is back and there are plenty of vibrant stocks to choose from. You can never go wrong with