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Peak Design Launches Three New Tripods

Peak Design just launched a brand new lineup of tripods built in collaboration with the adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin. The three new models are: the Pro, the Pro Tall, and the Pro Lite. All of them are built primarily from carbon fiber and come with a redesigned, CNC-machined center hub and thicker legs that make a huge difference in overall strength and stability. Peak Design says these tripods can now handle up to 40 pounds and the tallest version can extend up to just under two meters. Despite all that, they still fold down small enough to slide into a backpack.

A major part of the update is the new ball head. It now includes fluid panning for smoother video shots, an Arca-Swiss-compatible clamp, a bubble level that cleverly doubles as the lock switch, and a large control dial that feels solid and intuitive. Peak also introduced a new Tilt Mod accessory that plugs into the head and turns the whole setup into a pro-level pan-tilt system, which is perfect for filmmakers or anyone needing more controlled framing.

While the design has gotten a lot more rugged, usability hasn't taken a back seat. Even with the centre column fully stashed, you still get a decent amount of movement, and there's now a Pro Leveling Base option if you want to ditch the centre column altogether and use your own tripod head. As with most of Peak Design’s major launches, the Pro Tripods are going live first on Kickstarter at a discounted price. After that, they’ll be hitting retail shelves in early 2026 with the Pro Lite priced at $799, the standard Pro at $899, and the taller Pro Tall version landing at $999.

You can see full details on Peak Design’s website here

Leica’s New Monopan 50 Film

Leica has officially announced Monopan 50, its first-ever true 35mm film, and it's arriving just in time to celebrate 100 years since the original Leica I kickstarted the 35mm era. While people back then already called it “Leica film,” this is the first time the company has actually put its own name on a roll. Monopan 50 is a new black-and-white emulsion that’s built for detail, sharpness, and that classic film feel, with a modern Leica spin on it.

It’s a panchromatic ISO 50 film, which means it handles a wide range of light wavelengths, even pushing into near-infrared territory, making it a bit more versatile than an average slow-speed black-and-white stock. Leica says it’s sharp enough to resolve up to 280 line pairs per millimeter and was designed to deliver super fine grain and a wide tonal range.

It’s worth noting that Leica doesn’t specifically say they’re manufacturing the film themselves, which has sparked some speculation that this could be a rebadged version of something like Adox HR-50, a film that’s currently tricky to find. Either way, it’s made in Germany and targeted at shooters who appreciate both the look and the legacy of analog photography. Monopan 50 hits Leica stores and authorised retailers worldwide starting August 21 and will run you $10 a roll.

You can see full details and sample shots on Leica’s website here

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Photo Analysis

Welcome to a new addition to the magazine: the photo analysis, where I will analyse a photo and talk about the composition, lighting what’s positive, what’s negative etc. so that you can learn and better your own photography from it ;)

This week’s photo by: Hiro

You can find him on Instagram as: @funky_side_of_town

Let’s Analyse this Image:

Light & Atmosphere

What works well:

• The atmosphere is doing a lot of heavy lifting. The soft, misty light in the distance creates a dreamy, cinematic vibe that draws you straight into the frame.

• There’s a great sense of mood in this photo. The wet pavement, the haze, the slight backlight, it all gives the image a soft, rainy melancholy that I really like.

• The light is doing a solid job guiding the eye from the darker edges of the frame toward the centre, where it brightens up and pulls focus toward the person (our subject).

What could be better:

• Some of the haze in the very centre/at the end of the alley is maybe just a bit too intense, it starts to wash out a the signs and fine details. Pulling that back slightly could keep the atmosphere while preserving a bit more texture.

• A few of the shadows (the bottom left for example) are a little crushed. Lifting them a touch might help reveal more texture in the shopfronts and pavement without losing contrast.

Colour & Tone

What works well:

• The palette is very cohesive: cool, moody tones everywhere, with that pop of red from the umbrella acting as a perfect focal point and visual anchor. It all helps to create that cool, (daytime) cyberpunk-ish vibe.

• The wet surfaces and dim lighting are handled nicely, the shot doesn’t feel too muddy, and the tones have enough separation to guide the viewer through the scene.

What could be better:

• Some of the reds (especially on the umbrella and signage) are getting a bit overcooked. Dialing them down just a bit could help the image feel a bit more grounded.

• There's not much tonal separation between the man’s body and the glowing fog behind him, it’s not a huge issue, but adding a bit of local contrast or dodging could make him ‘‘pop away’’ more clearly from the background.

Framing & Perspective

What works well:

• The composition is locked-in and clean. Framing the subject dead-centre with buildings rising up around him creates a powerful sense of verticality.

• The leading lines are doing a good job here: The alleyway, signage, walls, and even the reflections in the puddles all point you straight toward the person and the fog/mist in the background. It all adds great depth (admittedly the depth suffers a bit from the mist/fog) and a natural sense of perspective.

• The visual layers, from the textures up front to the softened distance, make the whole scene feel like a world you can and want to step into.

• What I really like is having all these urban textures: wires, signs, grates, graffiti, bicycles etc. they add so much visual richness. Like there’s so much to explore without it feeling messy.

What could be better:

• The symmetry is strong, but the left side of the image feels slightly darker and thus heavier than the right. Brightening up some shadow areas on the right could help balance things out.

• Some people would argue that the top of the frame is a little cramped, especially where the cables meet the sky. A slightly looser crop or an upward tilt could make the image feel less boxed in. However because of the bright mist/fog those cables start fading away, in my opinion. So this concern would really only start to appear if you were to reduce the mist/fog in post.

• In general a lower angle could have enhanced the sense of scale and deepened the leading lines even more, making the alley feel taller/more immersive.

Emotion & Storytelling

What works well:

• There’s a nice sense of solitude here, but not in a sad way. More like peaceful isolation or reflective quiet.

• The visual cues (the signs, bicycles, graffiti) hint at a living city, even though the scene feels almost deserted. It’s sort of an interesting duality.

What could be better:

• The person adds narrative, however their posture is fairly neutral. A small detail, like a head turn or slightly wider stride, might give the viewer more to emotionally latch onto. But as always that is not really up to the photographer. All you can do is observe and take the best shot you can!

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