Photography News

Do you wish your camera could autofocus on stars—without reframing? Good news. The venerable Pentax K-1 DSLR now has Star AF available in the U.S. Autofocusing on pinpoint stars just got a whole lot easier—and you can forget endless pixel-peeping.

Photographers who like to add a bit of style to their photographic flow can rejoice as Nikon is finally adding a silver option to its line of pocketable street cameras, the Nikon Z f.

Viltrox has officially joined the L-Mount Alliance, expanding the group of companies committed to supporting the standardized lens mount. The alliance, which began in 2018, was originally founded by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma, and has since grown to include brands such as DJI, Blackmagic Design, Samyang Optics, and Sirui.

DJI has expanded its OsmoAudio™ ecosystem with the launch of the DJI Mic 3, a next-generation mini wireless microphone that combines the compactness of Mic Mini with the functionality of Mic 2—giving creators professional-grade sound in a compact, easy-to-use package.

Broncolor has announced the Stelos 800 L, a battery-powered monolight delivering 800 joules and a notably compact design. The unit adds adjustable flash color temperature, a feature the company has typically reserved for its power packs, alongside high-speed sync, V-mount battery support, and USB-C power input. Availability is slated for September 2025 through authorized partners.

Zoner Studio has been named EISA Photo Software of the Year 2025–2026, an honor that highlights its balance of accessibility and professional-grade performance. The award, presented by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), recognizes products that stand out for innovation, usability, and impact across the photo industry.

Hasselblad has unveiled the X2D II 100C, a 100-megapixel medium format body that expands on the original X2D with HDR capture, AF-C continuous autofocus, and a stabilization system the company rates at up to 10 stops. The announcement also includes a new standard zoom, the XCD 2.8–4/35–100E, along with a line of 86mm filters and a camera backpack.

The opening round of the 2025 US Open was supposed to be a routine night of tennis. Instead, it turned into one of the wildest scenes the sport has witnessed in years, complete with a photographer on the court, a furious Daniil Medvedev berating the chair umpire, and Benjamin Bonzi somehow surviving the chaos to win in five sets.

Godox has announced the AD400Pro II, the follow-up to its popular 400 Ws all-in-one outdoor strobe. The original AD400Pro became a go-to for many photographers thanks to its balance of power, portability, and cost. With the new generation, Godox is adding refinements aimed at making the light faster, more flexible, and easier to use in multi-light setups. Here's everything new in the strobe.

Nikon introduces its new workhorse king, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II.

VSCO has introduced VSCO Workspace, a studio and client-management platform that integrates the Táve Studio Manager CRM and adds new tools aimed at helping photographers run day-to-day operations in one place. The software is designed to scale from solo operators to multi-person studios, with an emphasis on workflow automation and business organization.

Insta360 has announced the GO Ultra, a square, magnet-mountable pocket camera built around a 1/1.28" sensor and a new 5 nm AI chip. The camera records up to 4K 60p and adds swappable microSD storage (up to 2 TB), longer run time, and new low-light processing.

Ricoh has announced the GR IV, a pocketable APS-C compact that continues the fixed-lens GR line with a higher-resolution sensor, a newly designed 28mm-equivalent lens, expanded in-body stabilization, and much larger internal storage.

Samsung Electronics will manufacture three-layer stacked image sensors for Apple’s iPhone 18 at its Austin, Texas, plant, using a chipmaking technology described as a global first. The deal fits with Apple’s pledge to invest $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing.

Antigravity, a new drone brand incubated by Insta360 and partners, announced the A1 today. The sub-250 g aircraft combines built-in 8K 360 capture with first-person goggles and a motion “Grip” controller, aiming to separate where you look from where you fly.

Tamron has announced the upcoming release of its 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) lens for Canon RF and Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera systems. The suggested retail price is $629.

Getting into video production? Want to record a podcast? Maybe interview someone for a vlog? There are microphone solutions for all of these individual audio scenarios, but there isn’t any one handy solution that covers them all. Until now.

The leader of the drone market has spoken. Answering the gap in the market, DJI officially steps into the 360-degree camera arena with the Osmo 360—a bold move, and perhaps an overdue one, considering the brand’s legacy in imaging innovation. This isn’t just another consumer-grade spherical camera. It’s DJI’s statement piece, a professional imaging tool armed with 1-inch 360° imaging and the first 360° camera with native 8K 50fps video capabilities.

There is an ever-increasing number of features added to our cameras, designed to simplify tasks such as focusing and determining the correct exposure. I love the process of taking pictures, and this move toward a reliance on automation is of little interest to me. However, I am far more skilled at taking photos than editing them, so I welcome Adobe’s determination to simplify tasks like removing objects, adjusting color, or smoothing skin.

Antigravity, a new drone brand incubated by Insta360 in collaboration with third-party partners, officially launched today. The company aims to redefine aerial exploration and storytelling by introducing drones that offer immersive 360-degree video capture, combined with user-friendly controls.

DJI, who make some of the world’s most popular drones and action cameras, seems determined to establish a meaningful presence in the 360 video world. Could their latest offering, the Osmo 360, which seems squarely targeted at Insta360’s market, be the opening salvo of a 360 video arms race?

Sony has announced the RX1R III, the third generation of its premium compact camera series featuring a 61-megapixel full frame sensor and fixed ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens. The camera combines Sony's latest imaging technology in a palm-sized body designed for photographers seeking full frame quality in a compact form factor.

CineStill has just launched a revolutionary set of tools that redefines the film-to-digital workflow: the CS Negative+ Convert Tools, powered by its cutting-edge SpectraCOLOR™ technology. These free tools offer photographers a faster, more accurate way to convert color film negatives into vibrant digital positives that stay true to the analog essence.

For mobile-first creators, capturing good audio can be challenging, often being more expensive and complicated than the point-and-capture nature of mobile video. Hollyland is aiming to solve that problem with its new Lark A1, a dual-channel wireless microphone system designed specifically for mobile devices that prioritizes simplicity while keeping costs impressively low.

Disk Drill has been around a long time. Its job is to recover files from damaged disks such as hard drives and SD cards—pretty much anything that holds media files.

Leica producing their own black and white film comes as no surprise to me. It actually makes complete sense considering the popularity of vintage Leica film cameras in recent years and the rebirth of film photography. As someone who started out shooting black and white film, this is rather exciting news.

OM System has announced the release of the OM-5 Mark II. It’s an evolution from the Mark I, adding some much sought-after improvements to this popular camera's predecessor.

One of the best photo labs worldwide, WhiteWall, is expanding its offering with an exclusive partnership with Topaz Labs, making enlarging photos easier than ever when ordering prints. Alongside that, it is launching a Shopify app, making ordering prints easier than ever!

I’ve been a fan of SanDisk’s portable Extreme Pro SSDs for many years. When I travel with my laptop, I take a couple with me so I can back up my photos and videos each day. The ones I’ve been using transfer data up to 2,000 MB/s (sustainable read and write speed). They’re also very durable, with good water and dust resistance (IP65).

Peakto has been a premier Mac app for organizing and finding photo assets, using AI and metadata to quickly find images no matter where you have hidden them. Now, they are adding powerful collaboration tools and tools for pre-editing video, and we know a lot of our readers are also creating videos as well as still images.

Fujifilm has officially introduced the X-E5 mirrorless digital camera, the newest addition to its X-E lineup. Combining a classic rangefinder-style design with cutting-edge technology, the compact X-E5 is outfitted with Fujifilm's latest fifth-generation imaging system. Among its leading features, the camera now includes in-body image stabilization (IBIS), a customizable Film Simulation dial, improved autofocus performance, and a versatile electronic viewfinder (EVF).

Fujifilm North America Corporation has introduced the new Fujinon XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR lens, designed for Fujifilm X Series cameras. Announced today, the lens is scheduled to be available in late 2025 and will retail for $499.

You've probably encountered it—the annoyance of capturing what you think is the perfect shot, only to find out later it was ruined by a common issue. Apple quietly tackled this exact problem in its latest iOS 26 update.

Apple has just announced macOS Tahoe 26, the latest iteration of its Mac operating system featuring significant updates to design, productivity features, Continuity, and Apple Intelligence capabilities.

Today, Apple previewed iPadOS 26, calling it their most significant iPad software update yet. The update features a fresh design, an innovative windowing system, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, significant improvements to the Files app, new audiovisual features, and a range of new creative workflows specifically aimed at professional users.

Apple has announced iOS 26, previewing its major new software update for the iPhone. The update features a significant design refresh, expansive AI features, additions to CarPlay, Maps, Apple Music, Wallet, and the introduction of "Apple Games," a new hub for games on the platform.

Wacom’s Cintiq line offers precision illustration and editing pen displays with high-resolution screens and reliable color accuracy. These three new options take them to a whole new level.

Last night, I got a chance to have an early peek at the upcoming Fuji GFX Eterna cinema camera. Set to be released later this year, the camera puts a large format sensor in a cinema-focused body that promises to be a serious tool for high-quality filmmaking.

Sigma has just announced a new line of cinema lenses featuring a wide T1.3 aperture across a line of 8 new lenses.

Sony has introduced the FX2, the latest addition to its Cinema Line series. Aimed at independent creators and small crews, the FX2 blends cinema-quality video with high-resolution photo capabilities, enhancing versatility for multimedia productions.

Godox has announced three new LED lights and light mats: the FL100R, FL200R, and FL200SR. The company positions these full-color LED panels as affordable lighting solutions for small studios and independent content creators, building on their existing KNOWLED F series.

Photography, often a silent yet powerful witness to disasters such as the recent California wildfires, now finds itself at the forefront of recovery efforts, becoming a source of support, memory preservation, and communal healing.

Ricoh Imaging has officially announced the development of the GR IV, the newest model in its GR series of compact digital cameras. Scheduled to be released in Autumn 2025, the GR IV continues the GR tradition of prioritizing high image quality, responsiveness, and portability, aiming to be a versatile and highly capable snapshot camera.

Nikon has announced that, starting June 23, 2025, prices on its products in the U.S. will increase due to newly imposed tariffs. This move comes as the company navigates significant shifts in trade policy that are affecting the broader photography industry.

Religious freedom and civil rights collided once again in a federal courtroom, where a judge ruled that faith-based objections can override state anti-discrimination protections under specific circumstances.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on upcoming Canon announcements, there's one release rumored to significantly shake up the market. With increased resolution, powerful video upgrades, and improved autofocus on the horizon, this Canon model could make it worthwhile to reconsider whether your current gear still meets your needs.

Samsung is exploring a smartphone design that allows users to swap out camera lenses, similar to how photographers change lenses on traditional cameras. This concept, detailed in a recent patent, suggests a future where mobile photography could be significantly more versatile.

Fujifilm has announced the X half, a new premium compact digital camera that draws inspiration from traditional half frame film cameras. The X half camera aims to merge compact portability with modern digital convenience, targeting photographers seeking dedicated devices complementary to their smartphones.

Sony Electronics has officially announced the GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip and the RMT-VP2 Wireless Remote Commander, both featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. These products are designed for use with Sony's Alpha Series cameras and Vlog Camera Series.

Adobe's recent shift toward the AI-focused Creative Cloud Pro plan makes now an ideal moment for photographers to reconsider their reliance on Adobe products. With the company automatically migrating subscribers to this pricier tier starting June 17, 2025, costs for individuals on annual plans are increasing from $60 to $70 monthly, and from $90 to $105 for month-to-month subscribers.