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by Luke Rollins · Posted
The rage for retro has yet to subside, with many of the season's most popular and stylish products arriving swaddled in the warm glow of yesteryear. If your to-buy-for list has physical media purists, analog aficionados, crate-diggers, or other lovers of old things, you might find the right item in the below gift guide.
Audio
Perhaps nowhere else is the yen for retro stronger than in the realm of music and audio. Physical media sales across all formats—vinyl, cassette, and CDs—continue to rise, while artists are releasing new material to the
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
It doesn't matter if you're a budding music producer, a seasoned gearhead, or just a music enjoyer: we all know that microphones are the most crucial and intimate component of the recording process. While microphone technology continues to evolve, audio particularly benefits from the technology of yesteryear—many of the most iconic and sought after microphones were first developed decades ago and are still in use to this day!
This entry is a something of a primer where we'll be discussing some of the classics and a few modern gems; it's as
by Luke Rollins · Posted
FUJIFILM's beloved instant photography format instax recently surpassed 100 million cameras and printers sold, all while eyeing its 30th anniversary. In spite of brand recognition that still lags behind Polaroid, instax has both the people's vote and the lion's share of sales, expanding that popularity into a full-on ecosystem of films and formats, analog and hybrid cameras, smartphone printers and digital capture devices, and, coming soon, commercial photobooths and other event-oriented products.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Photography is at an interesting crossroads. Mirrorless cameras are faster and more capable than ever, and their lenses smaller and more sophisticated—and all of it climbing in price. Tik Tok trendy cameras are sold out everywhere, and the bull used market continues apace, with some folks reverting to film and others still reaching for turn-of-the-century digital cameras to introduce a look and feel that distinguishes their images.
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Recognized as one of the most innovative art and design schools in the US, CIA (Cleveland Institute of Art) strives to prepare its students for emerging careers in the latest visual technologies, including the burgeoning field of virtual production. The lack of a comprehensive resource for these technologies spurred CIA to turn to Disguise Services and The Studio B&H to design and construct the IML (Interactive Media Lab)—a full-service immersive/interactive facility.
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Challenge
CIA’s goal was to create a
by Luke Rollins · Posted
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 APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 and the
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Music photography has always been a listener favorite, and through the years we’ve gathered countless stories from legendary photographers about what it takes to document all aspects of the music scene.
Above Photograph © Jim Marshall, from the new book The Beatles By Jim Marshall: Live At Candlestick Park, in bookstores June 2, 2026
As we temporarily pause in recording new episodes while we build out a studio for video podcasts, we decided to take a trip down memory lane
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
As we begin to wrap up the year, we’d like to look back at some of our favorite product launches and moments in the photo industry. As it turns out, this has been quite the year for Nikon. Today, we’re looking at some of the best releases Nikon saw in 2025, from upgrades of existing models to integration of the RED cinema camera technology.
Nikon Z5 II Mirrorless Camera
In April, Nikon delivered a much-needed update to their entry level full-frame camera. The original Z5 was never the fastest camera in its class, but it had a larger battery
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“If you look very intensely and slowly things will happen that you never dreamed of before.” This Aaron Siskind quote neatly sums up the deeply contemplative discussion we had with landscape photographers John Paul Caponigro and Joel Simpson in this week’s podcast.
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
When it comes to surveillance systems, the possibilities are endless. This can be intimidating and confusing for someone with limited knowledge about surveillance. Systems run the gamut from complex NVR kits with tons of cameras to simple bundles put together by the end user that require little more than a hub with a camera or two, an additional device, and Wi-Fi connectivity. For most users, the measuring stick for how well a system is designed is how intuitive it is to set up and operate. Ease of use is paramount. Sure, user manuals and
by Zack Young · Posted
While you might think of podcasting as an audio-based medium, video is what has helped the form reach a much wider audience, especially in the last decade. It’s rare now to see a popular podcast that doesn’t have a video component, whether that be full episodes posted on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, or shorter clips meant to circulate on Instagram and TikTok. Video not only keeps your viewers more engaged, it also can create a deeper, more connected relationship between you and your fans. When fans can see body language and facial
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Over five years on from the release of their first full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera, Sigma is providing us an update with the “radically simple” BF. This camera features an aluminum unibody and a trimmed down control scheme that brings things down to the essentials. Alongside the camera, Sigma is going big with the release of the stunning
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 Jordan Gallant · Posted
A new year means more new products are on the horizon—not to mention the anticipation of what this year’s conventions might bring. But before we get too carried away wondering what’s to come, let’s revisit what came out this past week, including new products from Leica, DZOFilm, and Wescott.
Leica Levels up with the SL3-S
Leica treated us to a new mirrorless powerhouse: the SL3-S. Its centerpiece?
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,