The ViewSonic has introduced the best budget friendly computer monitor for gamers, the VX2779-HD-PRO. It is a 27-inch model with IPS technology, full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), 180 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support. However, the latter is unlikely to impress due to the lack of dimming and the moderate brightness of 250 cd/m². The contrast ratio of …

Last year, we saw the release of the best LG curved monitor UltraWide 34WR50QC. Its successor, the LG 34WR55QC, builds upon this with enhanced features. Sporting a curved VA panel, the updated model boasts UWQHD resolution (3440 x 1440 pixels with a 21:9 aspect ratio), a smoother 100 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 compatibility for better color and brightness. The new LG …

The number of autofocus optics from TTArtisan for the APS-C format is growing: the company introduced the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 lens for Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Nikon Z mount.  It has a focal length of 84mm in full frame equivalent and is thus a classic portrait lens. The lens is quite compact and lightweight (~240 g) with a durable aluminum alloy …

Brightin Star has released a new manual focus lens, the 12mm F2 III, for APS-C mirrorless cameras. This lens is available for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fuji XF, and Canon EOS M mounts, as well as for the M4/3 system. This budget lens features an aperture range from F2.0 to F22. It has a filter mounting diameter of …

The 7Artisans continue to produce varied and interesting optics, which are also quite affordable. Following a series of premieres from Viltrox, TTArtisan, 7Artisans Photoelectric Technology also presented its new best Tilt-Shift photography lens – the 7Artisans 50mm F1.4 Tilt-Shift manual lens for mirrorless crop cameras from Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and OM System/Olympus. The Tilt-Shift lens ensures the creation of unique …

Gigabyte introduced GS27QC monitor last year and has now added a new model to the lineup: the Gigabyte GS27QC A. It is the best budget 27 1440p monitor that is setting new benchmarks for affordability and performance in the market.  The GS27Q A features a QHD 2560 x 1440p screen resolution on an IPS panel. It covers 100% of the sRGB color …

The new best action camera for underwater video has been introduced: Insta360 X4. It supports 360-degree video recording in 8K, 5.7K at 60fps, 4K at 100fps, and single-lens mode up to 4K/60fps. This compact action waterproof camera is easy to control and edit. The new X4’s 8K mode offers the highest resolution among Insta360’s 360-degree action cameras, surpassing the X3’s …

The Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS, which has recently been available in the US & UK, will soon have a sister model called the ROG Strix XG27WCS. It shifts from an IPS to a VA panel, adopts a curved display over the flat design of its predecessor, and retains the WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) with a refresh rate of …

DZOFILM has broadened its collection of Super35 2x anamorphic optics with the introduction of three new PAVO 2x models: a 65mm T2.8 Macro, a 135mm T2.5, and a 180mm T2.8. The 65mm lens boasts macro capability, offsetting its slightly higher f-stop number which suggests a reduced light-gathering capability. Meanwhile, the 135mm and 180mm lenses provide extended focal lengths, distinguishing them …

Blackmagic Design has introduced two groundbreaking cinema cameras to the evolving digital cinematography landscape. The new cameras are the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K and the Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K. These cameras aim to set new benchmarks in cinematic quality and versatility for professional filmmakers and content creators. The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K – A Compact Powerhouse The Blackmagic Design …