Luke Rollins is a writer and photographer based in Brooklyn.
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Pelican, maker of high-performance protective cases, is announcing the launch of its new Configurable Ruggedized All-terrain Transport Ecosystem (CRATE) hard cases, available in…
4 days ago
At first glance, studio photography and the compact camera may seem strange bedfellows. The type of work associated with the studio—still life, product photography, portraiture, macro photography—usually wants cameras with larger sensors and interchangeable lenses, especially in professional applications. Compact, point-and-shoot cameras, for their part, have their natural home in everyday,…
2 weeks ago
Now that the smartphone is fully ensconced in its villain arc, the most enthusiastic anti-smartphone partisans have taken to unbundling the suite of functions Steve Jobs first consolidated: camera, phone, music player, notebook, paperback, watch, and day planner amongst others, but more importantly with each function getting its own discrete, purposed object in the everyday carry bag.
Vibes and…
2 weeks ago
Achieving a standard of production value is an essential component of establishing a brand and growing a following. For part-time, burgeoning, and mid-level creators, it can feel like bridging that gap is less a matter of learned skill and more about the equipment you can afford.
In most cases, the problem isn’t budget at all. Acquiring the specific know-how can give your content professional…
1 month ago
Compact, point-and-shoot cameras have become an increasingly popular way for people to explore the possibilities of photography beyond the smartphone. Brands like Camp Snap, Kodak, Yashica, and Kreate offer buyers affordable options for turning unforgettable moments into lasting memories across skill levels, feature sets, and applications.
Camp Snap
A world dominated by screens is a world where…
1 month ago
Gear is never just gear. For professionals, gear represents livelihood, financial stability, and potential growth. Hobbyists see their artistic ambitions, the labor-hours invested in the gear’s acquisition, the satisfaction of knowledge gained, and what remains left to learn. Even novices can see in their gear their new path of embarkation and the road ahead to mastery.
Despite how laden with…
1 month ago
Whether you’re the designated photographer at a friend’s night out or a professional working an event, a compact, point-and-shoot camera can be a strategic choice for creating a distinctive look for your images. Depending on where you’re starting, the move to a compact camera can be either a step up from the smartphone or an embrace of a more limited feature set. In either case, the best event…
1 month ago
Third-party lens maker Viltrox is releasing a new lens into its affordable EVO series, the AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO. Available for both Sony FE and…
2 months ago
After a 2025 spent celebrating its 100th birthday, Leica returns to market with its first new camera of 2026, the SL3-P Mirrorless Camera. Accompanied in its release by two new lenses, the…
2 months ago
Pelican, maker of high-performance protective cases, is announcing an upgrade to its best-selling Protector line with the rollout of Protector 2.0, the series' next generation. Protector cases gain upgrades in build, mobility, usage, and accessories, solidifying Pelican as a market leader for mobile storage in…
2 months ago
Chiaro, a brand best known for their UV filters, recently expanded their inventory with the launch of a line of circular polarizer (CPL) filters available exclusively at B&H. Available in 18 different thread sizes from 37 to 112mm, the new filters come in two build configurations,…
2 months ago
The market for point-and-shoot cameras is in an interesting place at the moment, with some of the most affordable options available new instead of used. As vintage Y2K-era imagery circulates social media, demand for these old digicams surges, all but erasing the value proposition that caused these old cameras to go viral in the first place. If you're in search of a fun, casual, and budget…
3 months ago
A legacy mount gets a pair of modern optics with Thypoch’s latest lenses for the Leica M-mount, the Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH and…
