Jim Fisher

Covers cameras, lenses, and drones for @pcmag. Enjoys birdwatching, gaming, and content consumption. A fan of both Toms (T. Hall and Selleck).

[Jim Fisher @jimfshr]

The Leica M3 just turned 70, to mark the occasion Leica released a 250 unit limited run M Edition 70 (based on M-A film cam) plated in platinum. More on that, the history of the M line, and some personal reflections here: https://t.co/6zd0iERUTk

[PCMag @PCMag]

US Customs and Border Protection is apparently blocking some of the imports over concerns the drones were made with forced labor. But DJI says it has evidence denying this. https://t.co/kk2gzs4JhS

[Jim Fisher @jimfshr]

Just published: my review of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II which proved to be a substantial step up from the original in terms of focus, e-shutter usability, and video. https://t.co/FUOXN35jG3

[U.S. Department of Transportation @USDOT]

🚨 Drone pilots: Do not fly your drone near or around rescue and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene.

Interfering with emergency response operations impacts search and rescue operations on the ground. For more information on temporary flight restrictions follow: @FAADroneZone

[Jim Fisher @jimfshr]

The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE is the tiniest autofocusing lens around and costs only $99. I don’t love the focus speed, and missed having manual focus as an option, but dug the vintage rendering and soft flare, which adds some character. https://t.co/qQSRbzVfn5

[Jim Fisher @jimfshr]

Intrigued by the full-frame Leica Q.3 43 compact? Check out my full review at @PCMag for all of the details on the latest from Leica: https://t.co/EjfjEgVVPy

[PetaPixel @petapixel]

A new company formed by Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges is remaking a classic (and now rare) panoramic film camera for release by next year called the WideluxX.
https://t.co/kczN1zZ4qJ

[PCMag @PCMag]

The Nikon Z 6 III delivers stabilized full-frame images and Raw-quality video to satisfy creators working in mixed media. It's also a joy to use thanks to its comfortable ergonomics and stunning viewfinder. https://t.co/ZsTA8q3GRB

[PetaPixel @petapixel]

Congress returned to session this week, and the DJI drone ban bill passed a House vote with bipartisan support. It's now headed to the Senate.

https://t.co/ftNLTilszK

[PCMag @PCMag]

The iPhone 16's camera changes in a 🌰

#AppleEvent

[PCMag @PCMag]

The Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art doesn't go as wide as lighter alternatives, but its background-blurring optical formula and mid-telephoto reach make it a standout lens for event coverage. https://t.co/nTQSYylJjq

[Jim Fisher @jimfshr]

My review of the fresh GoPro Hero13 Black, which gets a bit more creative flex thanks to a set of add-on lenses (sold separately): https://t.co/nj5Fd96YPt

[Jim Fisher @jimfshr]

New York’s hottest club is a hole in the floor between the PCMag and CNET offices circa 2015.

[Sascha Segan @saschasegan]

A deal happened today (@ziffdavis @CNET) which culminated THREE DECADES of tech media backstory. Follow along with me in this Long Post if you like. (hi @LanceUlanoff @DonWilmott) I worked at ZD from 2003-2022.

The Web as we know it appeared in 1994. Around that time, two titans of tech journalism arose: ZD Net, the online arm of 70-year-old magazine publisher Ziff-Davis, and CNET, one of the first Web-centric media brands. The two were each other's top rivals during the First Tech Boom.

In 2000-2001, Ziff-Davis was going through a bunch of ownership changes because of Tech Boom financial engineering. CNET bought ZD Net and all of ZD's Web sites from ZD. Then ZD bought some of the URLs back and started sites like https://t.co/iwxs9DK42E. But https://t.co/GaHlpGvleG stayed with CNET, confusing everyone for the next 20 years.

For more than a decade, the two rivals lived on the 10th and 11th floors of a building in midtown Manhattan, sometimes trading staff or (see below) entire Web sites. We'd eyeball each other's review units as I rode up the elevator with @danackerman, @RogerWCheng and other CNET stalwarts of the Web 2.0 era. There was literally a hole in the floor that the two teams would pipe music through to amuse/annoy each other.

In the early '00s CNET thrived under CBS ownership and ZD went legit, chapter-7 bankrupt because of a bad leveraged buyout. Around 2010 ZD got bought by a very smart man, @VivekRShah, who plays a long game. He's like the Buffett of tech media. Slowly, patiently, over the years, he's been collecting other tech media properties when their valuations get low enough - @IGN, @mashable, @lifehacker, etc. He even re-bought Computer Shopper, which ZD had sold to CNET and CNET then sold to someone who didn't know what to do with it.

CNET, on the other hand, got cut loose by owners CBS in one of their periodic corporate seizures and picked up by Red Ventures, who mismanaged it.

So now, after 30 years, Shah is bringing the two brands together. I hope the teams have a great time. I only wish it had happened ten years ago, when I would have gained a lot of great new coworkers.

[Ziff Davis Creators Guild @zdcreatorsguild]

WALKOUT AVERTED: We have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement with @ziffdavis, averting our planned walkout over #PrimeDay. Among the highlights: Guaranteed wage increase of up to 3 percent and industry-leading AI protections.

[NewsGuild of New York @nyguild]

Our @zdcreatorsguild is heading to the bargaining table today. @ziffdavis -- you have time to bargain with us but our members are ready to do whatever it takes, including walkout over #PrimeDay

[NewsGuild of New York @nyguild]

TIME IS RUNNING OUT, @ziffdavis - your workers are ready to do whatever is necessary to get their contract. https://t.co/ULBFPUyiep

[PCMag @PCMag]

Fujifilm X-T50 Review https://t.co/3awEJ3pZNA

[NewsGuild of New York @nyguild]

Support our @zdcreatorsguild members by signing their petition https://t.co/mi9npxu1Qn

[Ziff Davis Creators Guild @zdcreatorsguild]

SIX DAYS AWAY: As @ziffdavis execs gear up for Prime Day, we are preparing to do whatever it takes to get our contract — including walking off the job.

[PCMag @PCMag]

Leica D-Lux 8 Review https://t.co/dJ81UO7GBt