Why You, Yes You, Need a Tripod I noticed several years ago that cameras started to be all about capturing moments quickly and moving on. More than anything, it's all about being light, nimble, and kind of like a fly on the wall. And this type of photography I think is something that really needs to go away because we're relying too much on the technology and not enough on skill. So the best way to slow down I genuinely think is to use a tripod. And all of us should be doing it....

The Most Popular DSLRs in Singapore Revealed When it comes to choosing a camera for a young photographer, a DSLR is often the best bet. One of the reasons being that the device is cost-effective, and gives you the right features and controls, as opposed to using one's phone. For Singaporeans who are beginning this journey now, there are some options on Amazon that seem to be right for several reasons. Have a look here....

The 5 Best Cameras from 2015 That You Can Pick in 2026 A good camera, whether ILC or compact, is some of the most opted options today. Compacts make your setup easy, while ILCs allow not only a range of lenses to work. If you are looking for a perfect camera, whether compact or ILC, then these options can be of help....

These Presets Work with Retro and New Cameras The lead image of this story is from our Olympus EM5 review, and it has our newest presets applied. Over the years, the Phoblographer has tested cameras and lenses with every major camera manufacturer and lens maker. And so we've got a massive database of images. We've used that massive database to test the presets that we've made for Capture One and Lightroom. So trust us when we say this: we've got something for every camera and lens brand out there....

The Camp Snap 2 Just Bought the 90s Back so Hard Camp Snap has created some wonderful cameras over the years. Screen-free, lightweight, and an analogue appeal in a digital body, are some of the reasons why photographers are going after the devices. As part of their latest color update, Camp Snap is happily announcing the color that Gen Z clients have been asking for: a splash of 90s in 2026....

Flashback Teases Its Next Camera as Part of Brand ‘Reset’ Flashback, a brand known for reviving film nostalgia on a budget, has recently published a candid video which has raised some eyebrows. One of the founders, who admitted that the brand is a shadow of its former self, has also taken the moment to set the record right: a brand reset. Here's a quick look at what the retro-camera company has in store for the future....

How to Keep Taking Photos When Depression is All Around You In November of 2025, I wrote a note to myself inspired by poet Kyle Tran Myhre's book, "Not a lot of reasons to sing, but enough." Track 9 of the audiobook is a poem that I truly wish I had in my life at the end of 2023: a moment that I consider to be one of the most depressing of my 30s. During this time, I had little money and I dove deep into myself to heal with brief stints amongst community. I eventually overcame what was bothering me, but through that time period, I became creative to a point where I seriously stopped holding back....

4 Landscape Photography Tips From the Pros We’ve Interviewed Landscape photography may seem like an easy form of the medium, but the reality is far from this. Landscapes require the same nuance and details as any other genre, which a lot of young photographers forget about. If you are just beginning your landscape photography journey, then this advice can be of help....

How to Make Lens Flares Work For You Camera and lens manufacturers have done everything that they can to eliminate the look that lens flares give a scene. They do this by increasing the contrast -- which in turn also increases how the sharpness and clarity are perceived. As a high-functioning blind man though, I sometimes indeed prefer the look of the world with smears on my glasses and a nice warmth to whatever is in front of me. So here's some information on how to make lens flares work for you....

This Protects Amateur and Professional Photographers From Spending More Money Let's be honest, you don't need a new camera: but yours is probably designed to fail after some time. A while ago, the Phoblographer created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. It was made directly in response to the camera and lens manufactures not always honoring their warranties based on their marketing of products being weather resistant. Granted, we're not talking about waterproof products. But if a brand is saying that something works, shouldn't they be held accountable?...

If the New Sony RX100 Has a 50MP Sensor, Noise Could Be an Issue Sony has some wonderful compact cameras in the industry. The RX1R and the RX100 are two lineups that are designed for a certain audience in mind. The former helps professional photographers while the latter is designed to help young image-makers get exciting photos. It now appears that the RX100 lineup will get a new update soon....

VSCO is Turning American Highways into a Nationwide Photography Exhibit There are only a few photography platforms that offer a balance of performance and reach. Adobe was ideal for performance, but in the age of AI, people are looking for ways to grow their business without depending too much on artificial intelligence. As part of their new initiative, VSCO has introduced a new open call that can help photographers become popular in America....

The Photography Technique that Landscape and Portrait Photographers Love Several years ago, I had my original Sony a7 converted to full-spectrum infrared by the folks over at Kolari Vision. What it allowed me to do is something that genuinely challenges and stimulates my mind in a way that otherwise never happens. Just by using certain filters, I can dramatically change the look that the camera produces. But one of my favorites involves making the images look like Kodak Aerochrome. This article serves as encouragement to you as a photographer to keep your old camera gear alive and to find ways to make it work for you in different situations....

Sirui 35mm f1.4 Aurora Review: Japanese Quality for 1/4 of the Price The other day when taking the Sirui 35mm f1.4 Aurora out for a photowalk with a new friend, he asked me what made it special and unique vs every other 35mm f1.4 lens out there. And that question has been in my head for the entire time that it's been mounted to my Leica SL2s. This camera, more than my Panasonic S1R II, is the perfect one to test it on since you can't incorporate Leica looks into the camera by default. If you really had to ask me, and you put all pricing aside, then I wouldn't be able to tell you a whole lot. That doesn't mean it's a bad lens -- in fact, it's quite incredible....

The Tamron 25-200mm is Essentially a Macro Lens Now Even though it seems like they're going to be sold to Sony, Tamron is still not done doing some really good stuff. Just recently, the company announced their latest 3.0 firmware update for the Tamron 25-200mm f2.8-5.6 G2 lens. The new update promised to make the close focusing capabilities even better. So in traditional Phoblographer fashion, we called the lens back in for review from Tamron. How is it?...

How to Begin Your Portrait Photography Journey One of the first genres that people dabble with as photographers are street and portraits. Sometimes, the latter takes precedence, with some photographers often finding it challenging to start their journey. If you are someone who is unsure what to do in the initial stages of your life, have a look at these points....

The Nikon 600mm f6.3, Popular With Birders, Gets Suspended Nikon has some wonderful lenses in their portfolio for young photographers. Models such as the 40mm f2, the 24-120 f4, and the 600mm f6.3 are some budget offerings from the company. It now appears that Nikon is suspending the order of the 600mm lens, effective from August. Why is that the case? Let's dive in....