Usman Dawood
Usman is a commercial and architectural photographer based in West Yorkshire, who has been working professionally for over seven years. He has also spent over four years as a writer for the biggest photography sites in the world, including Staff Writer for Digital Camera World, senior staff writer for FStoppers, and tech writer for Petapixel.
With a particular interest in technology developments, high-resolution imaging and the high-end cameras, Usman has been on the cutting edge of camera news as well as writing features about medium format systems and global shutters, and has reviewed some of the latest Leica cameras as well as a tripod that’s even taller than Andre the Giant!
Latest articles by Usman Dawood
Yongnuo 25mm f/1.7 ASPH lens announced for Micro Four Thirds mount
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS The new Yongnuo 25mm f/1.7 ASPH lens features an aspherical element to help combat chromatic aberration
Homing pigeons to fountain pens: Former CIA chief reveals spy camera secrets
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Former chief of disguise discusses how CIA managed to gain crucial intelligence with the use of spy cameras
Mirrorless cameras outsell DSLRs for the first time
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Mirrorless cameras now hold a bigger portion of the photography market compared to DSLR cameras
Gitzo GT5563GS Systematic Series 5 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Giant) review
By Usman Dawood published
Review The Gitzo GT5563GS is a tripod designed for professionals with extreme demands for both quality and height
Lomography announces the Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art lens
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS The new Lomography Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art lens offers beautiful colors and 'stunning' details
Is Apple answering our prayers? SD and USB-A returning to MacBook Pro?
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Could the new Apple MacBook Pro see the return of the USB Type A port – and maybe even an SD card reader too?
A win for Olympus! Micro Four Thirds was Japan's dominant mount type in 2020
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Micro Four Thirds was the biggest selling mount in Japan last year, with an impressive 21.7% market share
The Sony A1 makes the Canon EOS R5 look like a bargain
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS The Sony A1 has a jaw-dropping cost of $6,499 – but does this mean the Canon EOS R5 is better value for money?
Fujifilm to release another GF medium format zoom lens this year (report)
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS A new Fujinon GF zoom lens is on the way for medium format cameras, according to new report
Take your photo or video business to the next level with The Photography Show
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS The Photography Show to feature a wide range in-depth conferences from various industry professionals
This giant tripod is taller than the world's tallest man
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS The Gitzo Giant tripod has a maximum height of 278cm and a generous weight capacity of 40kg
Keep losing your car keys? Soon your smartphone will unlock your car
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS A new module developed by LG Innotek allows you to use to your smartphone to unlock and manage your car
Could satellites save elephants from extinction?
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Elephants are being counted from space by satellites to aid conservation efforts
More film is dead – Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H color negative 35mm and 120
By Usman Dawood last updated
NEWS Fujifilm's popular Pro 400H color negative film has been discontinued for both 35mm and 120 film formats
UK government could ask for geotagged selfies during COVID isolation
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Travellers arriving into the UK may be required to provide geotagged selfies to enforce self isolation
See this 10 billion pixel panorama of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS A 10 billion pixel panorama has been taken of the infamous 'Girl with a Pearl Earring’ painting
Man facing $250K fine and prison time after hitting police helicopter with drone
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS A California man is potentially facing a fine of up to $250k and prison time for hitting a police helicopter with a drone
Sony knocks Canon off the top spot for mirrorless camera sales
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS According to the recent BCN report, Sony has overtaken Canon for sales of mirrorless cameras in Japanese retailers
Why Canon shouldn't bother producing an RF mount APS-C camera
By Usman Dawood published
opinion There are rumors that Canon will be releasing an RF APS-C camera – but what's the point?
Godox announces Godox CL10 LED light
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Godox has announced the Godox CL10 LED light, designed for influencers and web streamers
$49,900 Fujinon Premista 19-45mm T/2.9 lens available from 28 January
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Fujinon Premista 19-45mm T/2.9 is designed to combine the beauty of a prime lens with the functionality of a zoom
Canon is the most innovative camera company – for 35 years straight
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Canon has remained in the top five companies for most US patents granted for 35 consecutive years
This photographer adapted a massive IMAX lens to a Canon EOS R
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Ever considered shooting with an IMAX lens? Well this photographer has – and he used it for street portraits
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