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Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 20, 2025

Great news for all photographers who shoot 35mm black & white film, Leica's new Monopan 50 film claims resolution of up to 280 line pairs per millimeter, Spectral Range extending up to 780nm and – maybe best of all – comes in four collectable retro-style boxes.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 17, 2025

Peak Design, maker of everyone's favorite camera strap system, Everyday camera bags/backpacks, and the Travel Tripod that redefined the category, has teamed up with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin to create a trio of expedition-quality tripods they claim "… sets a new standard in professional-grade portability, strength and thoughtfully designed functionality for users across the creative spectrum."

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 12, 2025  |  First Published: Jun 13, 2025

Procrastinators of the world: Wait a minute!

Dad's Day is just hours away, but thanks to the magic of overnight delivery, you still have time to be a hero to Pop. Maybe. Yeah, probably.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 12, 2025

Featuring a customizable Film Simulation dial, in-body image stabilization, elegant single-piece aluminum top plate, light-weight retro design (1-pound/445 grams) and new companion Fujinon XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR lens, the Fujifilm X-E5 intros the new-concept "Classic Display Mode" EVF that allow users to modify the viewfinder experience.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 06, 2025

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their AI-powered photo-management software, Excire is sponsoring People in Focus, a free-to-enter contest for people of all skill levels. The contest started June 1, 2025 and runs through June 30th. A total of $7000 in cash prizes is being awarded.

That's a serious purse, but what makes People in Focus unique is the umpiring. The competition is being judged entirely by artificial intelligence.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 30, 2025

Why do professional photographers rely on AI-powered culling, AI-automated editing and AI-guided cataloging apps in their daily workflow? What are they gaining? With the help of my counterpart at Aftershoot, I reached out to two well-established pros to get some answers.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 23, 2025

Have you ever thought about owning a graphics tablet? You're into imaging, so of course you have. The all-new Wacom Intuos Pro 2025 deserves your consideration. It can add precision and amazing control to your sketching, photo editing and graphic creations.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 21, 2025  |  First Published: May 22, 2025

Fujifilm has launched a rocket that is likely to illuminate the sky for years to come. The new Fujifilm X half is a digital camera that captures images emulating those from a 35mm half-frame film camera. Featuring a 1-inch sensor, 10.8mm f/2.8 lens (32mm equiv), vertical orientation, Aperture Adjustment Ring, Frame Advance Lever and an abundance of other film-camera-like features, the Fujifilm X half appeals to an extraordinarily wide array of imagemakers.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 16, 2025

This short Q&A with Karen Williams contains four insightful gems of advice that might help you fulfill your photographic ambitions to unimaginable levels. Dive in! It's a three-minute read that could constructively shift your focus and put you smackdab on the track to success.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 13, 2025

WANDRD sent us a pair of Rogue Slings, a yellow mid-size and a green one that's a little larger, to review. We're happy to say they have some features that make them unique. Here's what else we found.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 09, 2025

Give yourself 10 points for every one of these 13 common misdemeanors that your NEVER do.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 08, 2025

If you deal with more than a couple thousand images, you need a DAM, a Digital Asset Manager. Excire offers two solutions that fit the billing of "best ever."

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 02, 2025

If you're using the latest version of Photoshop, you're likely exploring the cool new stuff that was recently added. Which enhancement do you find most exciting? There's no doubt in my mind — it's Adjust Colors. Here's why.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 25, 2025

For spring 2025, Luminar Neo has been boosted with a new set of additional AI tools. Already a powerful and popular program, this upgrade adds features all photographers will appreciate. Here's the scoop.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 24, 2025

At the Adobe MAX Creativity Conference in London, the San Jose-based software behemoth took the lid off a veritable ton of upgrades and improvements to Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier Pro and Firefly—and most of the other members of their editing family—and we're excited about all of them.

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