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  • This New Tripod Doesn’t Need the Ground At All Jeremy Gray
    Nearly all tripods have one thing in common, they stand on the ground (or a floor). While there are some exceptions, like the GorillaPod, they are small and aren't built for full-size professional camera systems. A new Kickstarter product, Viperpod, rethinks the tripod from the ground up, and says "no thank you" to traditional use cases. [Read More]
     

This New Tripod Doesn’t Need the Ground At All

29 April 2026 at 18:51

A split image shows a camera mounted on a flexible tripod, with the tripod legs angled and gripping the edge of a concrete wall outdoors. The camera is pointed toward the street or building.

Nearly all tripods have one thing in common, they stand on the ground (or a floor). While there are some exceptions, like the GorillaPod, they are small and aren't built for full-size professional camera systems. A new Kickstarter product, Viperpod, rethinks the tripod from the ground up, and says "no thank you" to traditional use cases.

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  • Spring Gear Guide: Everything You Need for Great Shots ProMaster
    With these products from ProMaster, a brand known for designing photography gear for every creator, you’ll be ready to spring into action when the weather is warmer. From a supremely lightweight and compact tripod to new straps to sport your camera in style, premium filters for flawless images, Rugged SD cards made to withstand the elements, and a shoulder bag to safely store it all while you’re on the move, this list has everything you need for a spring refresh. [Read More]
     

Spring Gear Guide: Everything You Need for Great Shots

28 April 2026 at 20:44

A woman stands in a garden taking a photo with a camera at sunset, surrounded by green plants and purple flowers, with a white picket fence and houses in the background.

With these products from ProMaster, a brand known for designing photography gear for every creator, you’ll be ready to spring into action when the weather is warmer. From a supremely lightweight and compact tripod to new straps to sport your camera in style, premium filters for flawless images, Rugged SD cards made to withstand the elements, and a shoulder bag to safely store it all while you’re on the move, this list has everything you need for a spring refresh.

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$399 Dwarf Mini Is ‘the World’s Smallest Smart Telescope’

28 April 2026 at 18:55

A camera on a tripod is set up in tall grass, focused on a blurred tent in the background with two people sitting inside, during dusk near a body of water.

DwarfLab has introduced the Dwarf mini smart telescope, a compact astrophotography device designed to make stargazing and deep-sky imaging more accessible through automation, portability, and app-driven control.

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Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Costs $4,400 and Ships By the End of 2026

28 April 2026 at 16:18

A black vintage-style camera labeled “DELUX” is shown against a dark background, with textured panels and metallic knobs visible in dramatic lighting.

Just a week after SilverBridges shared that photographers were using WideluxX F10 prototypes out in the field, the exciting new 35mm panoramic analog camera is now available to preorder.

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DJI’s New Mic Mini 2 Is a Colorful Upgrade

28 April 2026 at 13:19

Four colorful, cube-shaped DJI devices in teal, yellow, purple, and orange, appear to float in a row against a soft, gradient background. Each cube has the DJI logo prominently displayed.

DJI has been busy lately, at least everywhere but the United States. DJI today unveiled the Mic Mini 2, a colorful upgrade that promises improved audio performance and usability.

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  • Even Tech Reviewers Don’t Think Smartphones Can Replace Cameras Jeremy Gray
    In his review of the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra, famous tech YouTuber and enthusiastic photographer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) not only evaluates Oppo's latest slab phone, but he also waxes poetic about mobile photography and smartphone cameras in general, arguing that no matter how good phones get, they won't replace dedicated cameras for hardcore photographers. He's right, and it's refreshing to hear someone in the broader tech space say so. [Read More]
     

Even Tech Reviewers Don’t Think Smartphones Can Replace Cameras

27 April 2026 at 21:06

Close-up of a green smartphone with a large circular Leica camera module. Text on the right reads, "THEY'RE GREAT BUT..." against a black grid background.

In his review of the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra, famous tech YouTuber and enthusiastic photographer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) not only evaluates Oppo's latest slab phone, but he also waxes poetic about mobile photography and smartphone cameras in general, arguing that no matter how good phones get, they won't replace dedicated cameras for hardcore photographers. He's right, and it's refreshing to hear someone in the broader tech space say so.

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  • Xelmus Teased the World’s Widest Anamorphic Lens Kate Garibaldi
    Xelmus used NAB Show 2026 to preview what may be one of its most ambitious optics to date, the Aura 16mm 2x anamorphic lens. Still in prototype form, the lens is being shown as a proof of concept for what the company describes as the world's widest anamorphic lens, a creatively driven addition to its growing anamorphic lineup. [Read More]
     

Xelmus Teased the World’s Widest Anamorphic Lens

27 April 2026 at 21:03

Close-up of a professional ARRI film camera with a large lens labeled "16," surrounded by blurred people and bright lights in the background, suggesting an event or exhibition setting.

Xelmus used NAB Show 2026 to preview what may be one of its most ambitious optics to date, the Aura 16mm 2x anamorphic lens. Still in prototype form, the lens is being shown as a proof of concept for what the company describes as the world's widest anamorphic lens, a creatively driven addition to its growing anamorphic lineup.

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Everything You Need To Know About I’m Back’s $850,000 APS-C Kickstarter

27 April 2026 at 18:44

A person inserts a pink digital sensor into a vintage Nikon film camera. The text "I'm Back Roll" and "Is This Real?" appear over the image.

The I'm Back Roll APS-C launched on Kickstarter earlier this month to significant attention and support. With over two weeks left in the campaign, the I'm Back Roll APS-C has shattered its $44,603 goal, garnering nearly $850,000 in pledged support at the time of writing. But what exactly are people actually backing: an ambitious project or a wild dream?

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Several Sigma L-Mount Lenses Just Got Some Excellent Usability Upgrades

27 April 2026 at 18:21

A black camera lens is positioned horizontally on a dark background, with a large white Sigma logo superimposed over the center of the image.

Last week, Sigma announced a firmware update for eight of its lenses that unlock some seriously unexpected usability upgrades. While they only work with select L-mount cameras, it is a nice sign of Sigma's ongoing dedication to its product line.

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The Samyang Schneider 14-24mm f/2.8 Finally Arrives on L-Mount on April 30

27 April 2026 at 16:56

A Rokinon FE 14-24mm F2.8 camera lens is placed on a grid-patterned surface, with its lens cap lying beside it. The background appears out of focus, emphasizing the lens.

Samyang, which distributes under the Rokinon brand in some regions, has announced that it will finally bring the 14-24mm f/2.8 Schneider-Kreuznach collaboration lens to Leica L-mount on April 30. It was previously only available for Sony E-mount.

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