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Jan 6, 2025 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Bjorn Petersen
Cowboy lore has deep roots in American culture. Yet, black cowboys have lived pretty much under the radar until recently, when songs by pop culture icons Lil Nas X and Beyoncé went viral and catapulted the black western aesthetic into the limelight. Above photograph © Ron TarverIn today’s show, we’re getting the inside scoop from two photographers who’ve been fully immersed in these vibrant communities since long before they became a top fashion trend.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Bjorn Petersen |Luke Rollins |Steve Levy |Jordan Gallant
Catering to more than just photographers’ needs, Canon is making a splash with the introduction of three new hybrid RF lenses as well as the formal announcement of a long-awaited RF-S 7.8mm VR lens. The RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM, RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM, and RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z lenses are meant to appeal to both photo and video users, combining fast performance with a design that befits high-end video applications, too.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Jordan Gallant |Bjorn Petersen
At long last, Nikon announces its newest Z-mount lens, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, finally bringing photography’s most timeless lens configuration into its mirrorless fold. The 50mm f/1.4 has been the standard bearer for speed, excellence, and affordability in prime lenses for generations, and Nikon aims to bring the same high-quality, low-cost versatility to its Z-series mirrorless system.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Luke Rollins |Bjorn Petersen |Jordan Gallant |Steven Esposito
Sigma’s 2024 run of lens releases continues with its debut of the full-frame 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens, available for Sony E and Leica L mounts. The unique zoom range, which contains the popular 85mm portrait focal length, is sure to entice wedding and other event photographers or anyone looking for a bright and versatile all-in-one zoom.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Bjorn Petersen
The ultra-versatile Nikon Z6 III is an uncompromising all-arounder that takes some of the best tech from Nikon’s Z-series flagships and fits it into a smaller, more manageable design. The Z6 III is the third generation in Nikon’s bread-and-butter middle tier of cameras and represents a huge upgrade from the Z6 II, with an all-new partially stacked sensor, faster processing, better video capabilities, improved AF, and more.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Bjorn Petersen |Shawn C. Steiner
Sigma just announced the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens, the world's-first f/1.8 zoom for full-frame cameras. This groundbreaking new lens acts as a full-frame spiritual successor to Sigma's wildly popular 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens for APS-C SLRs. Like its iconic predecessor, the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN offers the flexibility of a zoom with the speed of a prime.
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May 22, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Shawn C. Steiner |Bjorn Petersen
After a few years without a significant release in the compact camera market, Leica is making a strong return with the D-Lux 8. This is the eighth generation of the well-regarded camera and comes with premium image quality, a distinct Leica user experience, and an updated interface inspired by the Q series. Featuring a capable 17MP Four Thirds sensor and versatile 24-75mm equivalent f/1.7-2.8 lens, the D-Lux 8 will be ideal for everyday carry.
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May 7, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Steven Wong |Bjorn Petersen |Shawn C. Steiner |M. Brett Smith
With the launch of the SanDisk Desk Drive SSD, balancing between performance and data storage capacity feels like less of a compromise. Available in 4TB and 8TB capacities with a 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection, you can offload your memory cards and back up your video, photo, and music libraries in short time using the included Acronis True Image software. And with up to 1000 MB/s sequential read speeds, you can also edit 4K video files directly from the drive.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Luke Rollins |Bjorn Petersen
Sigma continues to expand its Art and Sports lines with the debut of two new primes for L and Sony E-mount cameras: the 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and the 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports lenses, both for full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. The pair straddles opposite ends of the focal-length spectrum, with the 15mm being a uniquely fast diagonal fisheye and the 500mm being an ideal handheld super-telephoto option for wildlife and sports.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Bjorn Petersen
It’s finally here. FUJIFILM has announced the latest iteration of its ever-popular, stunningly viral compact camera: the X100VI. This is the sixth generation of this camera, which is known for its seamless melding of retro aesthetics, high-performance imaging, and a unique design that includes a hybrid EVF/OVF and a fixed wide-angle lens.
