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2 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Ben Keough
Most camera announcements these days are boring updates—the Sony α7R V follows the α7R IV, the Nikon Z 6III follows the Z 6II, and so on. You might get more megapixels, a screen that flips a different way, or marginally better autofocus, but it’s essentially a case of “meet the new camera, same as the old camera.”There’s one company that consistently bucks that trend, though: Sigma.
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3 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Ben Keough
If you’re a new owner of a Fujifilm X-mount camera and want to move beyond your kit lens, you have a seemingly endless array of lenses to choose from. Making the right decision can seem intimidating at best and impossible at worst. We’ve tested nearly every X-mount lens available from the biggest manufacturers, and we’re here to help you choose the right glass to add to your kit.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Ben Keough
CHRISTINE: From the New York Times, you're listening to The Wirecutter Show. CAIRA: Hey everyone, it's The Wirecutter Show. I'm Caira Blackwell. CHRISTINE: I'm Christine Cyr Clisset. ROSIE: And I'm Rosie Guerin. And we work at Wirecutter, the product recommendation site from the New York Times. CAIRA: Each week we bring you expert advice from our newsroom of 140 journalists who review everyday products that will make your life better.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Ben Keough
Your iPhone is capable of taking great photos. Here’s how to get the most out of its cameras.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Ben Keough
As the American craft-beer scene has exploded—with IPA leading the charge—hops have gone from being just another obscure ingredient to the life of the party. These days, even your dentist probably knows the difference between Citra and Galaxy, and if you often enjoy spending an afternoon at the local beer garden, there’s a good chance that you too have been drawn in by the tropical, herbal, piney aroma of hops.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Amadou Diallo |Ben Keough
Unless you’re eyeing a no-name “4K camera” on Temu or AliExpress (and you shouldn’t be), there are no bad cameras anymore. None. Zero. Faced with the omnipresence of smartphones and social media, the camera industry has refocused on quality over quantity. With even the biggest manufacturers grudgingly accepting their newfound place as niche players in a landscape they once dominated, they’re concentrating on making cameras that do things smartphones can’t.
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May 15, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Ben Keough
As a tech reviewer and photography enthusiast, it’s perhaps unsurprising that I have too many cameras. But lately, my chronic GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) has taken a new turn: I’ve been collecting weird, old digital cameras—ones that once seemed too expensive or odd to spend money on. Now, they’re still odd, but at least they’re affordable.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Ben Keough
Nikon has been a powerhouse in the camera industry since the earliest days of single-lens reflex models, and it’s famous for the quality and breadth of its lens lineup. It offers perhaps the deepest lens roster of any manufacturer, with legacy-lens compatibility going back to the 1950s, and with the introduction of the Z-mount mirrorless system, it has produced some of the sharpest, fastest-focusing, and most well-rounded lenses it has ever made.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
reviewed.usatoday.com | Ben Keough
Cameras Measure twice, shoot once. Credit: jfairone / Getty Images Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. What You Need:CameraTripod (or equivalent)Grey card or white paper (optional)PatienceHoliday cheerTime Needed:10 to 30 minutes Difficulty:MediumStep-by-StepChoose a setting that suits not only your subjects, but your camera.
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Nov 14, 2023 | 
nytimes.com | Ben Keough
Let’s be real—camera gear is expensive. And the hit to your wallet can feel most acute as you’re starting to build a system from scratch, when a new entry-level camera costs you north of $500, and it may not even come with a lens. Buying used, however, can get you 90% of the quality and longevity of new gear at 60% of the price. That’s a deal that’s hard to turn down. Since 2006, I’ve completed over 100 transactions for used camera gear, from camera bodies to lenses to tripods and adapters.
