Camera Reviews and News

Welcome to the Camera Reviews and News section of SLR Lounge.  In this section, we’ll review cameras, lenses and accessories, announce rumors and releases, and discuss general topics surrounding purchases.

Pye Jirsa photographing a model on set, SLR Lounge Black Friday Nov 9 to Dec 1, 2026

SLR Lounge Black Friday 2026: Every Deal on Premium, the $10K Mentorship, Visual Flow and Cue & Capture

Pye

Every SLR Lounge Black Friday 2026 deal in one place, with codes: Premium Lifetime for $599, the $10K for $2K Mentorship for $2,600, up to 34% off Visual Flow presets, and the Posing Workshop plus a year of Cue & Capture for $79. All deals run Nov 9 through Dec 1.

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Where to Develop Film | The Best Labs for Film Photographers

Christina Blanarovich

Here's to saving ourselves some time from running around town trying to look for a decent film lab. Throw those keys on the table, and grab your comfy office chair because all you have to do is put those rolls of film inside a mailer.

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Prime Lenses vs. Zoom Lenses: Which is Better?

Michelle Ford

All lenses can be put into one of two categories, prime and zoom. I'm going to explain the strengths and limitations of both prime and zoom lenses in the video and article.

Profoto Black Friday deals at a glance

Christopher

Profoto’s Black Friday 2026 promotion runs November 1–30, with 25% off the L600C and L600D LED lights and all three ...

Best Memory Card Holders And Wallets

David Crewe

Keeping your memory cards organized and safe is more important than ever. Whether you’re a professional photographer, an avid traveler, ...

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What Is A Dead Pixel? | Test And Fix

Matthew Saville

Our lives today are filled with digital sensors and digital displays, and unfortunately, both of these devices can be affected ...

Best AI Photo Retouching Options

Matthew Saville

AI has taken many industries by storm in recent years, and the world of photo editing is one of those ...

Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 EVO Review | A Professional Portrait Lens Shouldn’t Be This Compact!

Matthew Saville

A 90mm, crop-sensor (APSC) portrait prime is indeed a rare thing. Why? Because let’s be honest: there are already so ...

Which Camera Strap is Right for You?

Tanya Goodall Smith

I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect camera strap. There are so many different types that work for different photographers. Here’s the bulk of my research. You can decide for yourself which camera strap is right for you…

135mm Lens | 25 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Sean Lewis

Like the highly coveted 200mm f/2 lens, the 135mm can be used to create beautiful, bokeh-filled works of art for only a fraction of the price.

Best Flash and Light Stands for Photographers (Updated)

David Crewe

Choosing the right light stand for your needs can be confusing. Thankfully we've put together a list of the best rated and top selling light stands for a variety of uses and situations to help keep the guess work out of it for you.

Godox ML40R Review | The LED Lighting We Always Wanted For Active Conditions

Matthew Saville

Here at SLR Lounge, we have been interacting with both photographers and videographers for many years through our wedding photography ...

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