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Electric equipment from XCMG can now be ordered with interchangeable battery swap tech, enabling heavy trucks and construction equipment to swap out their BYD-developed, 400 kWh battery packs in just three minutes, and top-off as quickly as diesel. Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (XCMG, for short) may not be a household name here in […]
Viltrox has been making waves in the lens space for a while now, but its LAB series, a new push into professional-grade optics, takes the company’s ambitions up a notch (or two). The Viltrox LAB 135mm f/1.8 aims to deliver professional performance at a much lower price. Does it deliver the goods? One way to […]
The RS60Bi and RS60R from Godox enter the crowded portable lighting market, but are they just another compact option? With their small size and big ambitions, these lights aim to meet the needs of photographers and videographers who demand flexibility without compromising quality. The RS60Bi and RS60R share a similar cylindrical design, reminiscent of the […]
Here, we thought that the smartphone would kill the point-and-shoot digital camera. There is, instead, a steady resurgence with more and more (mostly young) people purchasing used point-and-shoot cameras. The Panasonic ZS99 aims to capitalize on the trend, offering a modernized take on an older P&S model. I think there are only two reasons to […]
Yesterday, PetaPixel looked at Map Camera’s best-selling new and used cameras of 2024. Now it’s time to look at a part of the kit that is just as important: lenses. The best-selling new lens of 2024 was the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S. This is followed by another versatile zoom, the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III. […]
In a market crowded with wireless microphone systems, the Godox Cube-C enters with promises of portability, audio quality, and functionality. The company positions this slim, lightweight mic as a potential solution for creators, filmmakers, and journalists who need high-quality sound on the go. The Cube-C’s defining feature is its size — or lack thereof. Each […]
Photographer Ralph Man developed a highly versatile new pinhole camera system, the Mania MFZ, which stands for “Multiformat Zoom.” The German creator has been a photographer for 27 years and has extensive carpentry experience. The Mania MFZ combines these various skills into one versatile camera system. Debuting on Kickstarter, the Mania MFZ is a pinhole […]
From workout mirrors to motion-tracking cameras, turn a corner of your bedroom into a home gym with the top equipment we've tested for smart strength training. What Is Smart Strength Training? At the most basic level, smart strength training equipment offers greater convenience, interactivity, and guidance than, say, a basic set of dumbbells. These machines […]
After a torrid pace in 2023, during which time Nikon launched a pair of cameras and nine all-new lenses, the company slowed a bit this year, releasing just two new cameras and three lenses. Nonetheless, it was a strong year for the Japanese company and one that helped Nikon continue to claw back market share […]
Sony had a very solid year. Releasing two cameras and five lenses, Sony wasn’t quite as busy as in 2023 but busy enough to maintain its firm grip on the mirrorless camera segment. Two New Cameras for Two Very Different Photographers 2023’s six new Sony cameras were always going to be a tough act to […]