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BLUETTI Elite 400: portable power for location photography
A portable power station tested on real shoots, keeping flashes, tethered laptops, chargers and drones running through long working days.
SmallRig makes V Mount batteries much more useful
The new Nano36 and Nano72 batteries pair detachable V mount plates with USB charging, bringing V mount flexibility to smaller rigs and everyday gear.
Lomography's Fisheye No. 2 Graffiti: a budget gateway to analog fisheye
A new graphic-design version of Lomography's fisheye camera, keeping the same fixed f/8 lens and 170° view as the standard model.
Manfrotto adds a dedicated video tripod to its ONE System
The new ONE Video model rounds out the ONE tripod lineup with a pro-focused option for video shooters.
Hubble reveals a giant superbubble in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Shortly after its striking image of Saturn's south pole, Hubble keeps documenting cosmic phenomena in stunning detail.
Five edits that take a landscape photo from okay to finished
A handful of basic adjustments show up in nearly every successful landscape edit — know them and stop guessing in post.
SmallRig Nano Power Banks come with mounting points for camera rigs
A compact power bank lineup similar to UGreen or Anker's, but with built-in mounts designed to attach directly to photo and video rigs.
Why the Pentax 17 won me back after a year
Initial mixed impressions of the 2024 Pentax 17 softened after a year of real use — through Colorado, the Jersey Shore, and a 4:30 a.m. sunrise on the boardwalk.
Why your photos still feel flat, even when everything is right
Correct exposure, focus and composition aren't always enough — the piece looks at light, timing and that extra spark a shot needs to feel alive.
PortraitPro's biggest sale ever: 50% off + extra 40% off
Downloads are 50% off, plus an extra 40% off with code EPZSS. Limited-time offer for portrait retouchers.
Fujifilm XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR announced: ultra-light super-telephoto
Weighing just 1,245g with up to 5.5 stops of optical stabilization, this X-mount lens is built for wildlife and sports.
10 winning photographs from the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026
The third edition of Oceania's underwater photography competition showcases the region's marine biodiversity through 10 winning shots.
ESO's MOONS sees first light, revealing hidden stars and galaxies
The new multi-object optical/near-infrared spectrograph on the Very Large Telescope in Chile can observe hundreds of stars and galaxies at once.
Rumored specs for the upcoming OM System PEN
Reportedly called the OM PEN, it will share the 20MP sensor from the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II, with weather sealing, a creative dial and a fully articulating screen. Official reveal expected September 9, alongside a new 14-42mm kit lens (~$1000/€1000).
Ultrawide vs. telephoto: which one should the iPhone Fold keep?
If the rumored foldable iPhone ships with only two cameras, which is the better trade-off — the wide view or the zoom? DPReview weighs in.
Lens flare and the incredible physics of modern lenses
A modern 24-70mm f/2.8 can have roughly 30 air-to-glass surfaces, each reflecting about 4% of incoming light — the piece explains the physics behind flare and how coatings tame it.
The ultimate beginner's guide to waterfall photography
Covers gear choices, scouting locations, adapting to changing light, camera settings for silky water, and essential safety tips near water.
Is the Poco F9 Ultra's 200MP camera worth a €1099 phone?
The sample gallery now includes ultra-wide, low-light and portrait mode shots — judge for yourself.
New product announcements expected from OM System, Sigma, Sony, Canon, Fuji, Leica, and possibly Nikon
Leica on Sept 3, Fujifilm on Sept 4, Sigma and Sony on Sept 8, OM System on Sept 9, and Canon on Sept 15. Nikon's timing is still unknown, while Chinese lens makers may announce news around Sept 8-9.
This spiral galaxy image was selected and named by students
A pair of spiral galaxies over 200 million light-years away, known as NGC 7253A, are slowly heading toward a future merger.