Cory Doctorow is coming out with a book on enshittification in the...

Cory Doctorow is coming out with a book on enshittification in the fall: Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

“If the behavior that this administration has exhibited in just its first...

“If the behavior that this administration has exhibited in just its first six months continues and is amplified for its full four years, the America you know will be gone. And I don’t know how we will get it back.”

The Best 60MP Full Frame Cameras (and the One to Avoid)

A full frame camera with a larger megapixel count is what many professional photographers wish to buy. And that is not just for the beautiful image, but to focus on other features such as details, build, and a better autofocus. A 60MP sensor, thus, is the second highest density…

Hyperion Camera Straps Are What We’ve Wanted for Years

Almost a year ago, I walked into a small camera store in Red Bank, NJ. Their cameras and wares were a bit pricey, but I wanted to support that small shop to do my part in keeping them alive. So I bought a camera strap which lives on my Nikon Zf. Earlier this year, the owner emai…

The 4 Best Cameras for Stunning JPEG Image Quality

While the rule in photography is to use RAW images to get the best results, many photographers prefer to rely on JPEGs. That's because they get everything in the JPEG, which further cuts down on editing them later. If you want a quick and easy file that is easy to share, then he…

Gura Gear Made the Best Sling I’ve Used in Years

At one point years ago, Phoblographer used to be the single best place to go for camera bag reviews. We would do them all. But after a while, I told our staff to stop. The reason: none of them really innovated all that much. But when Gura Gear announced their new Kiboko City Sli…

The Simple Way to Make Your Images Look Like Older Cameras

Did you know that we made it easy for you to recapture the look of some of the earliest and best DSLR cameras? Our presets are designed to make editing a minimal task so you can get back to shooting! We're in love with Retro Digital. Luckily, that's when we founded the website c…

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Canon Reopens Orders for Fan-Favorite Compact Cameras

Compact cameras have defied all camera trends when they saw a spectacular return last year. It was something no one really saw coming, especially since the trend quietly began right after the pandemic in the second-hand market. The next thing you know, what was once niche is now…

It all matters and none of it matters

Today is one of the most beautiful, delicate feelings that I know and wait for, and first I have to provide some backstory. I love cricket. In particular, Test cricket. A match lasts 5 days. So there are back-and-forths, intense 20 minute periods of play forcing one team int…

New 7Artisans Primes Combine Fast Apertures with Budget-Friendly Pricing

Chinese third-party lens manufacturer 7Artisans has some exciting lenses in its portfolio. The wide-ranging optics are available for both beginners and senior enthusiasts who want performance at an affordable price. To add to this growing need of users, the company has announced…

The One Thing Most Modern Photographers Forget to Do

If you've been shooting photographs for less than 7 years, we're pretty sure that you're guilty of doing something that people forget about. Actually, we think that many photographers were just never taught it. It has to do with good form in photography. We're not talking about…

The Best-Selling Compact of 2025 is by Kodak

Compact cameras are back in fashion. The small device has a fixed lens, is easy to carry around, and can be stylish as well. Compact cameras are ideal for travel photography and are the perfect solution for those who do not wish to depend on their smartphones alone. In a time wh…

This Photo Book By Jim Marshall is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Time Capsule You Can’t Miss

The rock and roll era of photography is one of the most highly regarded genres in the medium. These images not only allow fans to appreciate artists in their natural elements but also serve as important documents that chronicle the transformative decades of the music industry. T…