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
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
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
Sony A6000 tops best seller list at KEH
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS The Sony A6000 outsold every other digital camera at second hand retailer KEH
7artisans to release four new lenses, including a 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS 7artisans to release four new lenses for full frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras
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
More film is dead – Fujifilm discontinues Pro 400H color negative 35mm and 120
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Fujifilm's popular Pro 400H color negative film has been discontinued for both 35mm and 120 film formats
$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 company lets you 3D print your own custom medium format camera
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS You can print your own medium format camera with open source files available to download for free
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
Sigma CEO confirms that Canon RF mount lenses could be coming
By Usman Dawood, Louise Carey published
NEWS Sigma could soon start producing lenses for both Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount after new interview with Sigma CEO
Huawei files patent for smartphone with under-screen camera
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Huawei files patent for a high-end smartphone with an innovative bezel display and an under-screen camera
Tokina Cinema Vista 65mm T/1.5 lens announced
By Usman Dawood published
News Tokina announces a new large format compatible Cinema Vista 65mm T/1.5 lens
Canon EOS R5 was the number one selling camera in December
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Canon EOS R5 tops the list for being the most sold camera in December, leading retailer in Japan confirms
Sigma CEO promises "several innovative products in 2021"
By Usman Dawood published
NEWS Sigma will be producing several "innovative" products this year, according to Sigma CEO
Venus Optics launches four new Laowa f/0.95 Argus lenses
By Usman Dawood published
News The new Laowa f/0.95 Argus range includes lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts
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