Leica Celebrates 100 Years of the Leica I with Exclusive Leitz Auction Pop-Up Gallery in New York
04/24, 15:28 EDT To mark the 100th anniversary of the iconic Leica I, Leica is bringing a rare experience to New York with an exclusive pop-up gallery as part of the Leitz Photographica Auction Roadshow. This special event will run from May 2 to 3 at 405 West 13th Street—right across from the Leica Store New York—and will... (more)

Fujifilm X-M5 Mirrorless Camera Hands-on First-look Review: Is The X-M5 The Digital Version Of The Kodak Brownie?
04/23, 13:16 EDT Although the Fujifilm X-M5 mirrorless camera is not solely aimed at novice photographers, it does offer some enticing, easy-to-use features. However, other features aren’t as intuitive or fully functional for beginners or even more advanced users. Fujifilm X-M5:... (more)

Big Sony Savings: $200 Off the A7C II and More Camera Gear Deals
04/22, 14:09 EDT Sony USA has rolled out major discounts across a wide range of camera gear, including the first-ever price cut on the Sony A7C II. This compact, rangefinder-style full-frame mirrorless camera now comes with a $200 discount, bringing the price down to $1,998. Over at B&H, the base bundle for the A7C II is... (more)

Sony FE 50-150mm F/2 GM - Hands on Review of This Powerful, Expensive, Amazing Lens
04/22, 10:01 EDT Light rain fell as thousands of protesters streamed by. For over three hours, people marched shoulder-to-shoulder down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue in an unbroken show of protest from Bryant Park to Madison Square Park. It is rare for New Yorkers to do anything in solidarity, but... (more)

Sony Unveils Groundbreaking FE 50-150mm F/2 G Master Telephoto Zoom Lens
04/22, 10:00 EDT Sony has officially lifted the curtain on the FE 50-150mm F/2 G Master, the first full-frame telephoto zoom lens in its class to offer a constant F/2 aperture throughout the zoom range — including at the 150mm end. The new lens is designed for hybrid creators and professionals who demand uncompromising... (more)

Insta360 X5 Brings 8K Video and AI Smarts to the 360-Degree Action Cam Game
04/22, 09:00 EDT Insta360 has unveiled the X5, its new flagship 360-degree action camera—and it might just be the company’s most powerful and versatile shooter yet. The company may have read our wishlist for the X5, as most of the features we hoped for are in the new action camera. Launched ahead of summer adventures, the... (more)

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE for Sony E-Mount Officially Unveiled
04/24, 14:34 EDT South Korean lens maker LK Samyang has officially launched its latest creation in collaboration with renowned German optics manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach. First seen at the CP+ show earlier this year, the new AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE ultra-wide-angle zoom lens is designed for Sony E-mount cameras and blends... (more)

Thypoch Unveils Simera 28mm & 35mm F/1.4 Type II Lenses with New Focus Tab
04/23, 14:27 EDT Thypoch has introduced updated versions of its popular Simera 28mm and 35mm F/1.4 lenses, now rebranded as the Type II series. The headline feature of the new versions is a crescent-shaped manual focus tab, designed to enhance the tactile experience and offer more precise control when focusing. Originally... (more)

Epson Introduces Two New Wide-Format Inkjet Printers: SureColor P7370 & SureColor P9370
04/23, 12:45 EDT Earlier today, Epson announced two new wide-format inkjet printers: The SureColor P7370, which can produce inkjet prints up to 24 inches wide, and the SureColor P9370, which can produce inkjet prints up to 44 inches wide. Epson says both are designed for professional photographers, fine artists,... (more)

Tamron Is Developing Its 18-300mm APS-C All-In-One Zoom For Both Nikon Z And Canon RF Mounts
04/22, 17:48 EDT Tamron has announced it is developing an existing lens, the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 all-in-one zoom lens, for two new mounts: The Nikon Z mirrorless camera mount and Canon’s RF mirrorless camera mount for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The company also said the release date and pricing will be announced... (more)

Adobe Invests In Synthesia, A Startup Focused On AI Video Clone Technology
04/21, 20:15 EDT While Adobe has been infusing artificial intelligence, or AI, into its consumer-targeted apps, like Photoshop, for the past couple of years, the company may be planning to produce something larger with AI for its enterprise offerings by partnering with companies working on the cutting-edge... (more)

OM SYSTEM CP+2025 Interview: OM-3 Details, New Lens Details and Possible Futures
04/20, 11:44 EDT While in Yokohama, Japan for the annual CP+ 2025 trade show I was able to meet with executives from OM SYSTEM and ask them about their latest OM-3 camera model, recent lenses and their lens strategy and the fate of possible successors to the... (more)

Winners Announced for the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
04/16, 19:00 EDT The winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards have been officially revealed during a gala ceremony held at Somerset House in London. Now in its 18th year, the prestigious global competition continues to spotlight the most compelling work in contemporary photography, offering a platform for both... (more)

Polaroid Introduces The Polaroid Flip Instant Camera
04/16, 00:55 EDT Yesterday, Polaroid introduced the Flip, its newest point-and-shoot instant camera, which the company says is packed with features that come from Polaroid’s “80-year photography legacy.” The most conspicuous way the Flip harkens back to designs of earlier Polaroid cameras is that the flash... (more)

Canva’s Massive Visual Suite 2.0 Update Aims Squarely at Adobe’s Creative Cloud
04/15, 14:47 EDT Canva has just rolled out its most ambitious update yet, and it’s a direct challenge to Adobe. Announced during the Canva Create: Uncharted keynote, the new Visual Suite 2.0 introduces a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help creators, marketers, and teams design faster, smarter, and at scale—all within a single,... (more)

7Artisans Unveils New 40mm f/2.5 and Expands 50mm f/1.8 to L-Mount - Info and Pricing
04/14, 15:16 EDT At this year’s NAB Show, 7Artisans quietly pulled the curtain back on two new full-frame autofocus prime lenses — one entirely new, and one making its debut on a new mount. The Chinese optics manufacturer showcased the compact AF 40mm f/2.5 and brought its popular AF 50mm f/1.8 to the L-Mount ecosystem. A... (more)

Sigma Interview CP+ 2025: Engineering as Art, the new Sigma BF and 300-600mm Super-tele Zoom
04/13, 23:13 EDT I was in Japan recently for the annual CP+ photo trade show and conference in Yokohama and was also fortunate to catch Sigma's press event the Monday before. The timing was good, as I got to sit down with Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki during the show to... (more)

Wacom Movink 13 Hands-On Review: A Professional-level Pen Display With A Few Quirks
04/11, 01:15 EDT The Wacom Movink 13 pen display tablet is lightweight, portable, and easy to set up and use, but it might be a bit pricey for some creators’ budgets. Wacom Movink 13: Pros Very responsive Portable, very thin, and lightweight Excellent quality... (more)

AstrHori Unveils Budget-Friendly 6.5mm F/2 Circular Fisheye for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
04/10, 15:11 EDT AstrHori has just released a new manual fisheye lens for APS-C mirrorless shooters who want to add ultra-wide creative flair to their kit. The 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye delivers a dramatic 192-degree field of view and is available in various mounts, including Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Micro Four... (more)

SmallRig Unveils SP-mini Spotlight Accessory for RCmini Mount Lights
04/10, 14:07 EDT SmallRig has introduced the SP-mini Spotlight, a compact and versatile lighting accessory designed to enhance its lineup of COB video lights. Engineered for filmmakers and photographers who want to add drama and creativity to their lighting setups, the SP-mini transforms ordinary scenes with dynamic light... (more)