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- Why Does This Iconic Forced-Perspective Shot Still Look So Amazing?
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 17 December) - As far as the Mount Rushmore of in-camera effects of all time goes, it’d be hard not to turn the whole mountain into a giant shrine to Peter Jackson’s original Lord of the Rings trilogy. There are numerous clever tricks and well-reasoned techniques that even today, some of the world's... - Shoot Faster (and Mellower) With This New Ricoh GR IV and Its Built-In Highlight Diffusion Filter NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 17 December) - The cool point-and-shoot camera market continues to pop off as one of the more popular “snap shooter” brands is doubling down on its own coolness—at least in terms of how it handles highlights.The popular Ricoh GR IV point-and-shoot camera is getting a new HDF version, which features a highlight diffusion...
- The Wildest Takeaways from James Cameron’s New Career-Spanning Interview NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 17 December) - In the list of badass directors who deliver on their promises, James Cameron might be at the very top. The guy has consistently delivered the top-grossing movies of all time...movies that build stunning worlds, and that tap into the cultural lexicon. In the world of blockbuster filmmaking, there is James...
- What Films Made The Oscars Shortlist This Year? NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 17 December) - Every year, it feels like Awards Season adds another wrinkle. And this year, we're all talking about the Oscars shortlist, or those movies that are eligible for nomination for the Academy Awards.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the shortlists in 12 categories for the 2026 Oscars, and...
- Sony: “We Will Genuinely Listen to Feedback for Future A7 V Firmware Updates”
SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - Sony A7V preorders: In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys. In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR. In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia. – ProAV had a very interesting live chat with a Sony manager. And he spilled a lot of... - New release: 7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 220° APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount
Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - The previously reported 7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 220° APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: 7Artisans store Additional information can be found here: Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season More new third-party... - Announced: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - The previously reported Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced with a price of $999 (for comparison, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens is now $2,597 after a $400 rebate): US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Viltrox store Here is the classification of...
- The Sony A7V is the best selling mirrorless camera at BHphoto SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - Since launch, the Sony A7 V has been the top-selling full-frame mirrorless camera on the B&H Photo best-sellers list. We’ll see if it keeps the lead in the coming weeks—and whether it continues to outsell Canon’s competition. For context, the Canon R6 III trails the Sony A7 V by nearly...
- Tilta Nucleus-M II Ultimate Kit $1099 (Reg $1999)
Canonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - B&H has the top selling Tilta Nucleus-M II Ultimate Kit in their DealZone for only $1099 (Reg $1999) with a $900 in-cart coupon. Tilta Nucleus-M II Ultimate Kit Overview The Tilta Nucleus-M II Wireless Lens Control System Ultimate Kit provides advanced, four-channel lens control for cine-style shooters. Compatible with first-gen... - Adobe Firefly Gets New AI Video Editing Tools, Partner Models, and Browser-Based Editor
CineD (Wednesday, 17 December) - Adobe has expanded its Firefly creative AI platform with new video editing capabilities, third-party model integrations, and a lightweight browser-based video editor designed to move beyond “prompt roulette” toward genuine creative control. The update introduces Runway’s Aleph model for precise clip editing, Topaz Astra for resolution upscaling, and Black Forest... - It’s officially here: New 7artisans 50mm f/1.2 MFT lens
43Rumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - You can now preorder the 7artisans 50mm f/1.2 MFT lens at Amazon and 7Artisans store.... - Oben ALF-6193 Skysill Series 3 with Ballhead $99 (Reg $229) Canonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - B&H Photo has the Oben ALF-6193 Skysill Series 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with BE-117 Dual-Action Ball Head for only $99 (Reg $229) today. Oben is a well know value tripod manufacturer and if you're not looking to spend a ton of money on a tripod, this is an option to consider....
- Gitzo GIGH4383LR Series 4 Center Ball Head $327 (Reg $627) Canonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - B&H is having a flash sale on the Gitzo GIGH4383LR Series 4 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Lever Release QR Receiver. You can save $300, which brings the price down to $327.99. This are really nice ballheads and pair well with any tripod. Gitzo GIGH4383LR Series 4 Overview The GIGH4383LR...
- Eliminate Noise, Sharpen Details, and Restore Clarity with Aiarty Image Enhancer (Christmas-Only Deal) 43Rumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - Enhancing photos isn’t just about boosting resolution or sharpness—it’s about maintaining a natural look while refining every detail. Whether you’re tackling high ISO noise, soft-focus portraits, or low-light images, Aiarty Image Enhancer offers a simple, effective solution to elevate your image. With batch processing, offline workflows, and support for formats...
- Sony A7V gets fully dismantled: In some aspects it’s ahead of the Sony A1II SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - A Japanese expert dismantled the Sony A7V to analyze the build quality. Here are his findings: The inside of the back cover is now made of magnesium instead of the plastic used on the A7IV. That back cover has a thermal interface that allows the magnesium body to act as...
