Teleconverters are a waste of time – and I’ll die on this hill Why I think teleconverters are one of photography’s biggest false economies Digital Camera World · Jun 2
Award-winning photographers all started somewhere – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this June From landscapes to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels Digital Camera World · Jun 2
15-year-old photographer wins major award with wildlife moment many spend years trying to capture Rising photography talent beats strong competition with a split-second wildlife encounter that was captured with a decade-old DSLR Digital Camera World · Jun 1
Camera firmware has become a joke – and photographers are paying the price Camera companies have turned firmware into a "get-out-of-jail-free" card Digital Camera World · Jun 1
Nikon weaponizes lower prices to break ASML's lithography monopoly — tech giant leverages in-house manufacturing to slash prices to lure back American chipmakers Nikon will try to claw back lithography customers by selling argon fluoride (ArF) tools for less than the market leader, ASML. Tom’s Hardware · May 30
The Messiah isn’t Jesus, it’s this heron walking on water – which won a trophy at the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards The heron's physics-defying tricks give Jesus a run for his money… until you see what's really going on beneath the water! Digital Camera World · May 30
Budget super telephoto zooms • Smart telescopes • Travel compact cameras • It's the Digital Camera World podcast! Chris explains how smart telescopes allow you to capture astrophotography from the comfort of your own home, the Bokeh Face boys take a look at a new travel compact camera, and Mike delivers his verdict on budget super telephoto zooms Digital Camera World · May 29
Newer cameras are losing out to this three-year-old mirrorless model in Japan's latest sales charts Despite newer flagship launches, this 2023 full-frame camera continues to top sales charts in Japan across multiple retailers Digital Camera World · May 29
Someone actually got DOOM running on a Nikon camera – and it's now my favorite unofficial camera hack ever! Looking for a first-person point-and-shooter game you can play on your way home from a photo shoot? Here’s DOOM running on a Nikon mirrorless camera Digital Camera World · May 29
A fashion designer traveled to the "end of the Earth" – and captured this gripping, award-winning image with an 11-year-old DSLR The composition and documentary storytelling of this immersive scene depicting two indigenous fishermen in the Russian Arctic carving through a frozen lake is visceral Digital Camera World · May 29
Why third-party licensees of Kodak and Yashica brands are succeeding where more major camera manufacturers aren’t Basic digital compacts at pocket money prices are topping the worldwide bestseller lists, at times nudging bigger players with better tech like Canon, Fujifilm, Sony and Nikon lower down the charts. What on earth is going on? Digital Camera World · May 28
Nikon sold off this award-winning robotic camera company less than two months ago. Now, MRMC is shutting down After Nikon sold its shares in the Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited, the company has entered into liquidation proceedings in the UK Digital Camera World · May 28
Tired of yawn-inducing imaging perfection? This US$190 pancake lens is a breath of fresh air In an overly clinical world of AI slop and headache-inducing smartphone imagery, this Petzval-inspired Lensbaby optic is intentionally imperfect and full of character for it! Digital Camera World · May 28
Photo of a muddy duel to the death between a crab and a fish captured on a DSLR was runner-up in top travel photography award The scene depicting a frantic fight in the sticky mud between predator and prey recently came second place in a wildlife category at the prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year Awards Digital Camera World · May 27
Digital Camera World · May 27 Big in Japan: Why the compact Nikon Z30 never really won over the West and why it really should The Nikon Z30 has been a Japanese sales stalwart, but never quite found its Western audience –yet it's one of the best compact mirrorless cameras on the market
Digital Camera World · May 27 Why is Nikon is leaving millions of loyal photographers in the dark this year? Once one of the ‘big two’, the Japanese marque has been conspicuously absent in camera discussions this year, with its Z6 II, to take one prominent example, released back in June 2024. So, can we expect something new soon?
Digital Camera World · May 27 Godox's new twin-tube macro flashgun is designed to give you complete lighting control for extreme close-up photography Godox MF-T76 Macro Twin Flash will come in dedicated versions for Canon, Nikonn and Sony shooters
Digital Camera World · May 26 New rumor suggests upcoming Sony cameras could have noticeably better battery life Thanks to much more efficient LCD screen tech
Digital Camera World · May 25 "I spent 10 days traveling through Botswana, living out of my car and moving through remote desert landscapes in complete isolation, focused entirely on photographing the night sky" Armed with an astro-modified DSLR camera, this photographer crossed remote salt pans and captured ancient boabab trees beneath the Milky Way
Digital Camera World · May 25 Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro review: a retro styled on-camera flash that’s full of clever tricks, in dedicated options for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm For a few dollars more, the Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro edition leaves the older ‘Retro’ version in its wake, adding a host of useful features and functions, plus touchscreen operation
Digital Camera World · May 24 Nikon built this camera to replace a legend – but professionals refused to buy it, despite its rugged beauty Photographers refused to buy Nikon’s most advanced camera for over a decade, sticking with its predecessor
Digital Camera World · May 23 "I never made a cent from these photos. They cost me money but kept me alive" – Dennis Hopper in his own words Dennis Hopper would have been 90 this week – and the Hollywood antihero was perhaps as gifted a photographer as he was an actor
Space · May 20 The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.
Digital Camera World · May 20 The Nikon Z5 II packs powerful full-frame features at a hard-to-ignore price The Nikon Z5 II just dropped by £314 – making this full-frame camera an easy recommendation
Digital Camera World · May 20 I’m a Nikon expert –and the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S might be the best kit lens on the planet If you’re buying a Z camera and the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S is available as a kit lens, I’d go for it over the Z 24-70mm f/4 S every time