1+ day, 17+ hour ago (412+ words) The PolarPro LightLeak 28mm is my favorite lens for creating a retro look, and I've never seen the price lower Retro compact cameras are one of the trendiest types of cameras right now, but the genre's popularity has driven up the cost. But when I want something that's both retro and compact, I don't reach for a compact camera; instead, I grab my mirrorless with a tiny pancake lens with unique retro flare: The PolarPro LightLeak 28mm. Light Leaks are a film phenomenon that happens when light finds its way into the camera from somewhere other than where it's supposed to. This imperfection, however, creates an iconic film look with bursts of color and light on the edge of the image. Digital cameras can't really get light leaks the way that a piece of film can accidentally be exposed to light " or…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (189+ words) B&H has shared the list of seven of the best-selling cameras for content creators right now, and it's an unusual mix According to B&H, these are the top trending vlogging cameras for content creators: Let's take a look at what's trending, starting with the mirrorless options. The Sony ZV-E1 is a similarly video-oriented compact mirrorless, but packs in a larger full-frame sensor with 4K60p (and a larger price to match). The real stand-out feature though, is the subject tracking, which both aids in autofocus but also can help kep the selected subject centered on a cropped frame. Tiny cameras may come in handy for content creators, and the list includes a handful of action cameras, including the DJI Osmo Action 4. This action camera has already been replaced by the Osmo Action 5, but has stuck around as a budget choice…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (360+ words) Wanted to shoot medium format but put off by the expense? There's a simple solution: build your own 'Frankencamera' We can all agree that medium format cameras are some of the coolest cameras on the planet " but they're also some of the most expensive. If, like me, you've never even entertained shooting with a $7,000 medium format body but love the style (who doesn't?), YouTube camera enthusiast and all-around handy chap, James "Snappiness" Warner, has devised a neat workaround for astronomical medium format prices: build one yourself. While that might seem even less feasible than stumping up the dollar, the YouTuber takes advantage of the format's modular systems by purchasing components piecemeal " and then models a custom camera body in which to house everything. Very generously, there's a link in the video description to download the 3D models for free. Think of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (319+ words) Most kid cameras are chintzy, but these cameras are so good, I'd use them myself In fact, that's exactly what I did when I bought my oldest a camera for Christmas a few years ago " I bought a waterproof camera that I could steal when I didn't want to take my mirrorless to the beach. The Camp Snap is a modern kids' camera that takes me back to my own childhood. It's a digital camera, but the screen-free design reminds me of using a disposable film camera (without the cost of buying and developing film). I've even used the Camp Snap myself, but for nostalgia, not pro-level results. The Camp Snap has just 8MP, but the images have a sort of retro charm to them. I've gifted a previous version of this camera to my oldest, justifying the higher cost because…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (201+ words) It's the UK's leading event for visual storytellers, boasting over 500+ talks and live demos, opportunities to get hands-on with the latest kit from the biggest imaging brands, and access to a plethora of exclusive show-day deals. Standard entry starts at "15.95, while students can attend for FREE on designated days. Standard - "18.95 for any single dayConcession (Aged 60+, disabled, and students aged 18+ (Saturday and Sunday) - "15.95 for any single dayMultiple days are charged at 50% discount for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th day visit. A booking fee of "1.50 per transaction will apply. Professional / Trade entry: Students can attend FREE on Monday, 16 March and Tuesday, 17 March. Find out more here Already, a roster of nearly 30 speakers has been confirmed, with more names to be added and headline speaker announcements to be made in due course. As always, talks will be held on a variety of stages dotted throughout the…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago (406+ words) While nothing quite replicates a real film camera, I've tried a number of digital cameras that come close. These cameras feel old school, yet come without the recurring costs of buying and developing film. If you want that screen-free simplicity but that classic black-and-silver design, consider the Camp Snap CS-Pro, which just arrived for pre-order. I'm still testing out my sample, but so far I think the iconic look and a dial to adjust the film simulation are well worth the minor cost difference. The LightLeak is available in the Canon RF, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, or L-Mounts to pair with a variety of mirrorless cameras. Finally, there's one key category for digital cameras that look like film: mirrorless cameras that look old, but have all the high-end image quality that you'd expect from a digital camera. The…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (390+ words) Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below). This is adapted from a new book titled 'Shoot Like Wes' by Adam Woodward and Liz Seabrook and published by White Lion Publishing (ISBN 978-0-7112-9680-0, priced $22/16.99). And from the illuminated huts selling gifts to illuminated fairground rides, we show you how to take pictures at a Christmas market (pictured, above). Camera Clinic continues, as we kick off a mini-series about getting creative with camera kit or settings. For the first part, which starts on page 74, Will Cheung goes deep with all you need to know about getting creative with camera lenses. From picking up some simple accessories to help get the most out of your optics to nine creative techniques…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (213+ words) The Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment Edition is a fashion designer's take on the medium format, and it comes with a new film simulation recipe Fujifilm's most luxurious compact camera has a new look. The Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment Edition illustrates what happens when a designer re-imagines a trendy compact camera " along with a new Film Simulation. The Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment is a refresh of the existing medium format compact with a fresh exterior designed by Hiroshi Fujiwara " a music producer, designer and the founder of Fragment Design. The limited edition camera is hand-polished to create a "mirror-like finish" on the black aluminum body. The typical textured wrap, meanwhile, has a much more subtle, smooth matte than the standard edition camera. The GFX100RF Fragment Edition will also come with a matching lens hood, lens cap and hot shoe cover, as well as a leather strap. While the…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago (260+ words) The Rewindpix is a retro-inspired digital compact camera with a film wind dial, oversized viewfinder and a mobile app Rewindpix is a digital compact camera with an exterior inspired by old film cameras and digital tech made to replicate film stocks. The Rewindpix is a "screen-free" digital camera " or at least, the small one-inch LCD screen is only used to display data like the film mode, shots remaining and Wi-FI status. On the outside, the camera has a mechanical winder, Xenon flash and what the designer says "might be the largest viewfinder on the market". Both the viewfinder and the boxy shape of the camera appear to be inspired by the Agfa Optima. Use the mobile app, though, and you'll be able to load existing film stocks from 20+ choices or create your own " including options inspired by film stocks like…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago (141+ words) The world's largest large-format camera, the 6.85m-long Imago creates life-sized portraits at a 1:1 scale In a move that speaks to her determination, she convinced Ilford Switzerland to develop and manufacture the specialised direct positive paper needed to bring the camera back to life. By 2006, the Imago was operational again. Susanna Kraus passed away in March this year, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. Her sons are now handling the sale of the camera through Frank Darius, accepting bids via a private process. If you've got the space, the resources, and the vision to carry this extraordinary machine into the future, email enquiries are being handled at [email protected]. Just make sure you've got very high ceilings. Check out our guide to the best film cameras you can buy today, if you want something a bit smaller...