Articles by Laurence McJannet | Digital Camera World

Laurence is an NCTJ-trained journalist with nearly 20 years' editorial experience gained on a wide range of publications, from The Beirut Times in Lebanon to The Sunday Times, and including recent freelance engagements with Future's cycling and automotive portfolios, Outdoor Fitness, and The English Home. He has recently been undertaking a sports broadcast journalism MA at Southampton Solent, gaining valuable TV and radio experience, and am currently videographer for Frome Town FC soccer team. He is the author of Bikepacking (Wild Things Publishing, 2016).

Articles by: Laurence McJannet

The best anamorphic lens - Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x

The best anamorphic lens for filmmakers: lenses with widescreen cinematic flair

By Sebastian Oakley last updated 25 July 23

Buying guide Here are six of the best anamorphic lenses to fit your DSLR, mirrorless camera, cinema camera, or camera phone

Steve Winter

Incredible wildlife photography exhibition showcases the beauty of big cats

By Laurence McJannet last updated 5 July 22

NEWS Photojournalist Steve Winter's wildlife photography will be a highlight of the Siena Awards Festival

Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L mockup

Canon expected to announce a fast RF 35mm lens

By Laurence McJannet published 21 April 22

NEWS Canon full-frame mirrorless users could be expecting a Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L

Sirui 75mm f/1.8 1.33x Anamorphic lens

Sirui crowdfunds its new 75mm f/1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens

By Laurence McJannet last updated 13 April 22

NEWS The Sirui 75mm f/1.8 1.33x Anamorphic lens completes the company's quartet of anamorphic lenses for filmmaking

Nikon

Are Nikon DX cameras and lenses being phased out?

By Laurence McJannet last updated 2 August 21

NEWS Low stock levels suggest a slow phasing out of Nikon DX cameras and lenses

Shelly Collins / Unsplash

Canon files $250,000 lawsuit over balloons

By Laurence McJannet last updated 29 July 21

NEWS Canon is suing the International Balloon Fiesta for a quarter of a million dollars, claiming it reneged on a sponsorship deal

Canon EOS C70

Cinema lenses coming at last for Canon RF mount

By Laurence McJannet last updated 29 July 21

NEWS New range of eight Canon RF mount cinema lenses on the way, the first for the Canon EOS C70 cinema camera

Future

Has the Sony A6500 been discontinued?

By Laurence McJannet last updated 29 July 21

NEWS After five years, it looks as though the Sony A6500 has left Sony's APS-C camera lineup

7artisans 10mm f2.8 fisheye

Here at last? Nikon Z users first to catch glimpse of 7artisans' full-frame fisheye

By Laurence McJannet last updated 29 July 21

NEWS Images of Nikon Z mounted 7artisans 10mm f2.8 fisheye suggest release of full-frame mirrorless lens is imminent

TTartisan

TTartisan releases super sub-$100 50mm f/1.2 lens in Leica L and Nikon Z flavors

By Laurence McJannet last updated 29 July 21

NEWS TTartisan adds Nikon Z and Leica L mount versions of its $98 manual 50mm f/1.2 lens for mirrorless cameras

Best by far: iPhone 12 is the top selling camera phone so far this year

Sorry, Samsung – iPhone 12 is the top selling camera phone so far this year

By Laurence McJannet last updated 29 July 21

NEWS Sorry, Samsung – the iPhone 12 series has topped the sales charts for the first quarter of 2021

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-Pro2 to be discontinued?

By Laurence McJannet last updated 28 July 21

NEWS End of the line predicted for Fujifilm X-Pro2 as retailer stock levels dwindle

iPhone 12 Pro Max deals

Will the iPhone 12 escape the global chip shortage?

By Laurence McJannet last updated 27 July 21

NEWS Supply chain constraints could hit iPhone 12, with iPads and iMacs looking in shortest supply

Stu Gibson

Epic action photography wins Nikon Surf Photo Awards

By Laurence McJannet last updated 27 July 21

NEWS The Nikon Surf Photo Awards are once again awash with dramatic and innovative action photography

Zhiyun Smooth-Q3

Zhiyun launches first-ever smartphone gimbal with a built-in light!

By Laurence McJannet last updated 27 July 21

NEWS Zhiyun Smooth-Q3 smartphone gimbal the perfect vlogger's companion

Canon EOS R5

Firmware to fix IBIS glitch in the Canon EOS R5/Canon EOS R6 matrix?

By Laurence McJannet last updated 27 July 21

NEWS Firmware update for the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 looks imminent after IBIS bug blights users' images

Atomos Shinobi 7 external monitor

Atomos Shinobi 7 camera monitor goes bigger and brighter

By Laurence McJannet last updated 27 July 21

NEWS Atomos Shinobi 7 monitor helps filmmakers see the bigger picture with screen improvements over the original 5in Shinobi

Michal Matlon / Unsplash

Format’s new Print Marketplace gives photographers their own shop window

By Laurence McJannet last updated 26 July 21

NEWS Website builder Format introduces Prints Marketplace one-stop shop for selling and shipping photo prints

Huawei

No more budget Huawei phones due to chip shortage?

By Laurence McJannet last updated 26 July 21

NEWS Semi-conductor shortage could be the final nail in the coffin for budget Huawei phones

Max Simonov / Unsplash

Check how green your camera phone is (unless it's an iPhone)

By Laurence McJannet last updated 26 July 21

NEWS New Eco Rating scheme measures the environmental impact of your camera phone, though Apple isn't taking part

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

US lifts Trump ban on Xiaomi mobile phones

By Laurence McJannet last updated 26 July 21

NEWS Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi removed from White House blacklist, no longer considered military company

Firmware update shows Canon is staying true to full-frame DSLR cameras

Firmware update shows Canon is staying true to its top-end DSLR cameras

By Laurence McJannet last updated 26 July 21

NEWS New firmware shows Canon hasn't forgotten about the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II!

Nikon

Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 macro lens delayed

By Laurence McJannet, Louise Carey last updated 3 July 21

NEWS Nikon Japan has issued an official apology for the delay of the latest Nikon Z mount lens

DriveSpark

From smartphones to smart cars: Huawei reinvents itself as an electric car retailer

By Laurence McJannet last updated 1 July 21

NEWS Huawei to sell cars in 200 flagship stores as camera phone business continues to fail

photorumors.com

Could the DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone really shoot 8K?

By Laurence McJannet last updated 1 July 21

NEWS Rumors suggest the DJI Mavic 3 Pro will be the first consumer drone to shoot 8K video

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