Jean-Nicolas Lehec, Author on Phototrend

·March 21, 2025

Hands-on and First Review of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF: a (Very) Appealing Medium Format Compact Camera

Fujifilm unveiled its first medium format expert compact during a X-Summit in Prague. A spiritual child of the X100VI and the GFX 100S II, the Fujifilm GFX 100RF is impressive in many ways. We had the chance to test it over two days in the streets of the Czech capital—here are our first impressions.

Gear

·March 20, 2025

Fujifilm GFX 100RF: the medium-format X100 VI everyone’s been waiting for

Fujifilm makes a big impact at the X-Summit in Prague by unveiling the GFX 100RF, an expert medium format compact camera that combines the DNA of the GFX 100 II and the X100 VI.

Gear

·March 13, 2025

CP+ 2025: Laowa unveils three (very) atypical lenses, including an 8-15 mm fisheye zoom

At CP+ 2025, Venus Optics lifted the veil on the Laowa 35 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro, Laowa 15 mm f/4.5 Wide Angle Macro and Laowa 8-15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye lenses. They will be launched in the coming months.

Gear

·March 5, 2025

iPad Air M3 and iPad 11: nothing changes except the chip

Apple updates its entry-level and mid-range tablets. The iPad 11 and iPad Air M3 benefit from A16 and Apple M3 chips respectively.

Gear

·March 4, 2025

Peak Design Roller Pro: the wheeled case reinvented for photography and everyday life

Peak Design unveils its Roller Pro wheeled case on Kickstarter. With its vast interior space, it can accommodate your personal effects - or a 400 mm telephoto lens.

Gear

·March 4, 2025

CP+ 2025, CIPA report, a growth boosted by China, the world’s No. 1 market

CIPA took advantage of CP+ 2025 to unveil its annual report. Overall, shipments were up 10% on last year. The market is also being driven upwards by strong demand from China.

Gear

·March 1, 2025

CP+ 2025: Viltrox Camera Battery Charging Case, a practical and unexpected portable double charger

Viltrox unveils a portable double-charger for camera batteries. Equipped with an internal battery, it recharges 2 batteries on the move.

Gear

·February 28, 2025

CP+ 2025: Samyang AF 14-24 mm f/2.8 FE, the 1st ultra-wide-angle zoom designed in partnership with Schneider-Kreuznach

Designed in partnership with Schneider-Kreuznach, the Samyang AF 14-24 mm f/2.8 FE boasts a compact size and a constant f/2.8 aperture.

Gear

·February 28, 2025

CP+ 2025: Viltrox unveils 4 ambitious prime lenses, including the AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB

Designed for full-format and APS-C hybrids, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB, AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air , AF 50 mm f/2 Air and 85 mm f/1.4 confirm the manufacturer's lofty ambitions.

Gear

·February 27, 2025

CP+ 2025: OM System Roadmap, a New 40-150mm Zoom on the Way?

OM System is taking advantage of CP+ 2025 to unveil a new roadmap, including a future 40-150 mm telephoto lens.

Software

·February 27, 2025

CP+ 2025: DxO PureRAW 5 Enhances the Processing of Fujifilm X-Trans Files With DeepPrime XD 3

On the occasion of CP+ 2025, DxO unveils PureRAW 5, based on 3rd generation algorithms and offering advanced file processing for Fujifilm X-Trans sensor cameras.

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·February 6, 2025

OM System OM-3 Review: A Retro Look with Modern Performance – The Ideal Camera for Street Photography?

On February 6, 2025, OM System launched its new Micro 4/3 mirrorless camera: the OM System OM‑3. Designed especially for street photography, this high‑end camera exactly replicates the specifications of the OM‑1 Mark II – starting with its 20‑MP stacked Live MOS sensor and advanced AF modes. However, it differs...

Software

·December 6, 2024

DxO ViewPoint 5: New Features to Master Perspectives

DxO's ViewPoint 5 offers new functionality with the ReShape tool, which can be used to correct (or distort) specific areas of the image.

Gear

·June 13, 2022

€14,400,000 : a Leica Series 0 becomes the world’s most expensive camera in the world

Over 14 million euros: that's how much a rare 1923 Leica Series 0 sold for at the Leitz Photographica Auction on June 11. A record sum, making it the world's most expensive camera.

SanDisk Extreme Pro USB4: Fast Portable SSD (3800 MB/s) Compatible with a Wide Range of Computers

Insta360 X5: It Gets Even Better

Fujifilm teases a new “half frame” camera?

CP+ 2025: DxO PureRAW 5 Enhances the Processing of Fujifilm X-Trans Files With DeepPrime XD 3

Luminar Neo 1.23: layer merging and 3-year anniversary offer

Aperty Special Offer: AI-Powered Portrait Retouching at 50% Off for Valentine’s Day

Sony FE 50-150 mm f/2 GM Review: The Zoom of All Superlatives

Panasonic Lumix S1R II Review in Japan: A Powerful Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera – But Is It Overreaching?

Hands-on and First Review of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF: a (Very) Appealing Medium Format Compact Camera

Hands-on and First Review of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF: a (Very) Appealing Medium Format Compact Camera

Fujifilm GFX 100RF: the medium-format X100 VI everyone’s been waiting for

CP+ 2025: Laowa unveils three (very) atypical lenses, including an 8-15 mm fisheye zoom

iPad Air M3 and iPad 11: nothing changes except the chip

Peak Design Roller Pro: the wheeled case reinvented for photography and everyday life

CP+ 2025, CIPA report, a growth boosted by China, the world’s No. 1 market

CP+ 2025: Viltrox Camera Battery Charging Case, a practical and unexpected portable double charger

CP+ 2025: Samyang AF 14-24 mm f/2.8 FE, the 1st ultra-wide-angle zoom designed in partnership with Schneider-Kreuznach

CP+ 2025: Viltrox unveils 4 ambitious prime lenses, including the AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB

CP+ 2025: OM System Roadmap, a New 40-150mm Zoom on the Way?

CP+ 2025: DxO PureRAW 5 Enhances the Processing of Fujifilm X-Trans Files With DeepPrime XD 3

OM System OM-3 Review: A Retro Look with Modern Performance – The Ideal Camera for Street Photography?

DxO ViewPoint 5: New Features to Master Perspectives

€14,400,000 : a Leica Series 0 becomes the world’s most expensive camera in the world

SanDisk Extreme Pro USB4: Fast Portable SSD (3800 MB/s) Compatible with a Wide Range of Computers

Nikon CP+ 2025 Interview: “We’re Exploring AI Applications for Image Selection”

World Press Photo 2025: The Winning Photo, a Witness to a Harsh Reality

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