Equipment

Photographers use all kinds of equipment to craft their art, from cameras and lenses to lights and accessories. We cover the latest news and information on the tools of the trade in the photography industry.
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Epson’s New Large-Format SureColor Photo Printers Are More Affordable

Epson announced two new models in its SureColor P-series printer line -- the 24-inch SureColor P7370 and the larger 44-inch SureColor P9370. The printers are designed for professional photographers, fine artists, and graphic designers. The wide-format printers promise an extended color gamut, capable of swiftly making exhibition-quality prints.

A silver, rectangular digital camera body without a lens is shown on a grey surface, featuring a prominent grip and a large circular lens mount in the center.

The HeBF Grip for the Beautiful Sigma BF Camera Is Available to Order Now

The stylish new Sigma BF has proven very popular with photographers, quickly selling out in Japan ahead of its release this week. Some of those photographers may be keen to add a grip to the BF, ensuring a bit more purchase when using larger and heavier L-Mount lenses. That's where Helium Design Lab's HeBF grip comes in.

A large white Sony G Master telephoto camera lens mounted on a tripod, attached to a camera body, with a blue background and "PetaPixel Reviews" text overlay.

Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM Review: Magnificence at a Hefty Price

The Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 G Master lens is the first of its kind, not only for Sony but any lens manufacturer. It's exciting for photographers whenever a company breaks new ground with a lens. In the case of the 50-150mm f/2, the excitement is taken up a notch (or two) because the lens is phenomenal.

A black Schneider-Kreuznach x LK Samyang camera lens is displayed on a clear stand next to a sign announcing the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE lens, developed with Schneider-Kreuznach, and coming in 2025.

Samyang’s New 14-24mm f/2.8 is a Collab with Schneider-Kreuznach

While it was teased at CP+ earlier this year, Samyang today announced the AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE made in collaboration with Schneider-Kreuznach. The company says the lens combines Schneider-Kreuznach's renowned optical expertise with LK Samyang’s advanced technology in a lens with "exceptional performance."

A vintage camera with a silver metal body, textured dark green grip, and a large lens facing forward, displayed on a white background.

Carl Zeiss Werra: An East German Bauhaus Fantasy Come to Life

Carl Zeiss is a legendary name in photography. Though successful in many other areas related to the field of optics, like in microscopy for instance, it is particularly Zeiss camera lenses that have earned a spot in the pantheon of photographic giants through their engineering excellence and luxurious quality.

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As DJI Increases Its Imaging Product Portfolio, It All Comes Back to Drones

DJI is a major player in a growing number of imaging segments, with the company being the clear leader in the drone space, a significant force in the gimbal market, and an increasingly popular camera maker with products like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. PetaPixel spoke to Donovan Davis, DJI Senior Product Specialist, to learn more about the company's success and strategy moving forward.

A hand adjusts two instant cameras on a white surface. The cameras are side by side, one black and the other white with an orange accent. Both have visible lenses, viewfinders, and flash units.

New Polaroid Flip Aims to Be the Best Instant Camera for Nearly Everyone

Polaroid announced the Polaroid Flip, which it calls "the ultimate point-and-shoot instant camera for an analog life." The new camera features a hyperfocal four-lens system, sonar-based autofocus, Polaroid's most powerful flash to date, and a new "scene analysis" feature that alerts photographers when their shots will be under or overexposed.

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Sigma BF Sells Out in Japan Ahead of Launch

Although the stylish Sigma BF camera remains available to preorder at retailers in the United States, Sigma headquarters in Japan has warned photographers that it received excess orders for the camera, meaning some customers will be unable to receive their BF on launch day next week.

Canon EOS R50 V Review: Canon’s Competitive Creator Cam

Years after the success of the first Sony ZV cameras, manufacturers keep introducing "vlogging cameras" to the market despite the release of the near-perfect vlogging platform, the DJI Pocket 3. However, I do feel that there is some need for more of a “Creator Camera” that can be used for web calls, podcasts, and product videos.