Why the Ricoh GR II is so Good for Street Photography Even Today

Street photographers have some wonderful cameras to work with. Nikon has the Zf, Panasonic has the S9, and Canon has the R6 series. Similarly, Ricoh's older model, the Ricoh II, is perhaps the best option for those on a budget. How so? Let's dive in.

Our Favorite Portrait Lens from Nikon That You Must Get

Nikon has introduced some fantastic lenses over the years. Models such as the AF-S 14-24mm f2.8G ED, the AF-S 200-500mm f5.6E ED VR, or the recently introduced Z 800mm f6.3 VR S, are some fantastic options for DSLR and mirrorless photographers to choose from. Today, we take a lo…

Why the Canon G1X Mark II is So Good for Street Photography in 2026

Street photographers have multiple options they can choose from today. From the Ricoh GR IV to the Leica Q3, to the Panasonic S9, you get cameras in various form factors for your needs. While the new cameras are fantastic in many ways, the older ones still haven't lost their cha…

Try This: The Camera Trick for the Bored Photographer

The year was 2004, when Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in the theaters. It was also the first time that one of the hooded, mysterious figures of Dementors, a wraithlike creature that sucks away your soul. The on-screen depiction of the Dementors Kiss still…

Latitude and Longitude

How Film Prices Have Shot Up Over 20 Years

In comparison to 10 years ago the cost of photographic film seems to have taken an interesting run, or at least that's what photographer Nick Seaney showed Reddit not too long ago. He got his hands on a catalog from 2005 and took a look at the prices of film back in the day--whi…

InOrOutDay

This is the first morning since I arrived in Baltimore on Wednesday that stepping outside in the morning didn’t feel like walking into an oven. It was 76° F (24.4° C), which isn’t bad. I also couldn’t see far up the road, because the air was full of smoke, and it was har…

Frozen 2 should be rated R

I watched Ferris Bueller’s Day Off which was as great as I remember. It has an age rating of PG-13 in the US and 15 in the UK for bad language and some kissing. (There is also lying to parents but apparently that doesn’t count.) This seems absurd. I have way less problem…

Canon Abandoned the Great Form Factor of the Canon G1X Mk II. But Why?

The Canon PowerShot lineup has been fantastic for many reasons. They were not only cost-effective, but the performance of these compact cameras was adored by everyone. One such model is Canon's G1X Mk II, launched in 2014. The camera quit before it could become huge in 2026. Her…

How One Photographer Turned a Cheap Pentax SLR Into a Half-Frame Camera

Pentax SLR cameras have been popular for many reasons. They offer a great form factor, are easy to use, and typically very affordable. An example of this is the DIY Pentax camera, which can now shoot half-frames with ease. Here's a look at how this breakthrough was achieved.

Track Down the People Who Stole Your Photos

The Phoblographer Membership has a discount to Imalume; which helps you track down photo thieves and get money. We're one of the only publications working to help you make images that AI can't really create. In 2025, I started to do things that otherwise would seem crazy for a p…

The Best 5 Rangefinder-Style Cameras To Buy in 2026

Rangefinder-style cameras have been pretty fantastic. There are some different models that have been quite great for professionals and amateurs alike. If you are someone who is looking to buy a camera that fits into your bag with ease, these models will be of help.