Photography News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

DIY Project Turns a Panasonic GF3 and Soviet Fed 5 Into a Digital Rangefinder

Photographer and creator Mr. 50mm designed a DIY digital rangefinder, which only requires about $200-$250 worth of parts.

Hot New Camera and Lens Releases and the Best Deals on Tripods

New camera announcements continue to arrive at a rapid pace, and this week’s lineup brings together several of the most talked-about new releases alongside deep discounts on premium tripods to support them. Whether you are planning to preorder a new body, upgrade your lens lineup, or finally replace an aging support system, there are some unusually strong deals available right now.

Nikon Stock Skyrockets Amid Rumors of a Sale

Nikon lost a lot of money last fiscal year. In fact, Nikon lost a record-breaking amount of money, a whopping 86 billion yen, or more than $542 million at current exchange rates. Nikon's largest shareholder, EssilorLuxottica, is reportedly weighing a major acquisition of the company, sending its stock soaring.

Sony Xperia AI Camera Assistant Ads Are Getting Ripped Apart

Sony unveiled the Xperia VIII smartphone this week, boasting photographer-focused upgrades and improvements. American buyers, who are yet again missing out on the latest Xperia, may have felt a little left out. Looking at the phone's new AI Camera Assistant with Xperia Intelligence and its terrible results, perhaps U.S. buyers aren't missing out on much at all.

Brightin Star’s New 10mm f/5.6 II Ultra-Wide Is Just $75

Brightin Star has officially launched the new MF 10mm f/5.6 II, an updated version of its ultra-wide manual-focus APS-C lens that offers a wider field of view, closer focusing, and a refined physical design.

Short-Form Video Viewing on TV Surges as YouTube Shorts Hit 2 Billion Monthly Hours

YouTube viewers reportedly watch over two billion hours of YouTube Shorts — the platform’s vertical clips that are up to three minutes long — on televisions each month.

200 Years of Photos Reveal History of Mining and Industry in America

A new exhibition will examine how generations of photographers have captured mining and industry in the United States, from early daguerreotypes depicting the California Gold Rush to images of rapid industrialization in the 20th century.

The Rolling Stones Use Deepfake Tech to De-Age Themselves in Music Video

The Rolling Stones' new music video features a de-aged version of the band created using deepfake technology.

Park Director is Sued for Approving Helicopter Landing for Daughter’s Prom Photo Shoot

A park district director faces a lawsuit after she authorized the landing of a helicopter in a public park for her daughter's prom photo shoot.

DJI Has Finally Unveiled the Dual-Camera Osmo Pocket 4P

DJI has finally officially unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4P. While most already expected it, DJI has finally decided it's ready to talk about its new compact dual-lens camera.

Tilta Gets In On the Magnetic Photo and Video Filter Market

Tilta has introduced the Illusion Magnetic Filter Ultimate Kit, a modular magnetic filter ecosystem designed to simplify how filmmakers and photographers build and swap filter setups in the field.

Fujifilm’s Old XF 35mm f/1.4 Is a Best-Selling Prime Lens By a Huge Margin

Minna Camera, a popular camera and lens marketplace in Japan, keeps rigorous data on the best-selling equipment. The company has just shared the 30 most-sold prime lenses, and the data offers many interesting insights.

Someone Shared a Real Monet Painting as AI and Asked for Critiques

A fascinating art social experiment unfolded on social media this week after someone shared an actual Monet painting as an AI-generated artwork and asked people to explain what makes the "AI image" inferior to a genuine Monet piece. There was no shortage of "sharp-eyed" critics eager to chime in.

‘Photography Isn’t Dying’ Says VSCO

In a world where photography software companies don't always give photography or photographers the respect they deserve, VSCO has committed to the importance of photography.

Insta360 Gives the Go 3S’ Most Unique Feature a Retro-Inspired Simplification

Insta360 is leaning heavily into nostalgia with the launch of the new Go 3S Retro Bundle, a special edition version of its tiny action camera that transforms the wearable 4K POV camera into something that feels much closer to a vintage point-and-shoot.

And the Photo Award Winner Is… Perhaps No Longer There

The media award season -- a time for applause -- also highlights an irony of the fast-changing marketplace: the winners could be gone.

Canon R1 and R5 II Get Better at Photographing American Football

Not content to just release the new EOS R6 V camera and RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ lens this week, Canon has also announced firmware updates for a whopping nine of its cameras.

72-Year-Old Photographer’s Life is Transformed After Wrong Number Mix-Up

A 72-year-old photographer -- whose work once documented major moments in San Francisco history -- has found renewed recognition after a woman accidentally began receiving calls and messages intended for him.

Thypoch Enters Its Autofocus Era with the Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8

Shenzhen-based optics maker Thypoch has officially entered the autofocus mirrorless market with the launch of the Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8, a full-frame constant aperture zoom designed for Sony E-mount systems.

Photographer Speaks Up After Pro Soccer Player Erases Photo Watermark

A sports photographer was praised for speaking up after a pro soccer player removed his photo watermark and shared the image with his huge Instagram following.

Camera Traps Capture 32 Years of Rarely-Seen Animals on Rainforest Island

Remote cameras have captured wildlife in a tropical rainforest island in Panama for over three decades -- including ocelots, monkeys, and anteaters.

Wedding Photographer Ordered to Hand Over Images After Defrauding Couples of $1 Million

A wedding photographer has been ordered to hand over images after allegedly defrauding hundreds of couples out of an estimated $1 million in total in a case that has shaken North Carolina.

Instagram’s Instants Lets You Share Photos That Disappear After They’re Seen

Instagram has launched a new feature called Instants, a disappearing photo-sharing system designed around fast, unedited sharing with close friends. Available both inside Instagram and through a new standalone Instants app, the feature pushes even further into real-time photography and casual social sharing, with a strong emphasis on authenticity and privacy.

PolarPro’s Split 50 Is Only Half a Filter, and That’s the Entire Point

PolarPro has introduced a new creative lens filter that intentionally leaves half the glass uncovered, and that unusual design is exactly what gives the filter its cinematic effect. The new PolarPro Split 50 is a split diopter filter designed to place two subjects at different distances into focus within the same frame, creating a distinctive look long associated with classic Hollywood filmmaking.

India’s Tiger Reserves Are Banning Smartphone Photography

India’s tiger reserves are beginning to ban mobile phones during safaris as wildlife tourism faces growing concerns over overcrowding, unsafe tourist behavior, and the impact of social media-driven content creation on endangered animals and fragile ecosystems.

Sony’s New Xperia 1 VIII Phone Got a Photographer-Focused Refresh

Sony has officially announced the new Sony Xperia 1 VIII, and while the company’s Xperia lineup has long catered to photographers with manual controls, shutter buttons, and Alpha-inspired features, this latest model may represent the biggest camera-focused shift in years.

Sony’s Evolved 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Is for Sports and Wildlife Pros

Sony has announced the FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS, a new professional-grade telephoto zoom lens designed for wildlife, sports, and photojournalism.

Canon’s RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ Is its First Power Zoom L-Series Lens

Alongside the new Canon EOS R6 V camera for content creators, Canon has unveiled its first L-Series Power Zoom lens, the RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ. It is also the first full-frame RF-mount lens to offer PZ capabilities without the need for external accessories, unlike Canon's professional Z-series f/2.8 zooms.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sends Stunning Selfie From Mars’ Lac de Charmes Region

NASA's Perseverance rover sent a selfie from Mars taken against the sweeping backdrop of a region scientists call the ‘Lac de Charmes.'

Man Must Pay Kim Kardashian $167K in Legal Fees After She Mistakenly Posted His Photo on Instagram

A man has been ordered to pay Kim Kardashian more than $167,000 in legal fees after he sued her for mistakenly posting his photo on Instagram and falsely identifying him as a Texas death row inmate.

Remote Camera Captures Ultra-Rare Jaguar Roaming in Arizona Mountains

A remote camera placed near a watering hole captured a rare wild jaguar roaming an Arizona mountain range.

Sports Photographer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison Over Hidden Cameras

A professional photographer -- who shot sports as well as weddings -- has been sentenced to 14 years in prison over multiple hidden camera offenses.

Apple’s iOS 27 May Let Photographers Fully Customize the iPhone Camera App

Apple’s next iOS update could bring major changes to the Camera app, giving “professional” photographers more control and customization over how they shoot.

Really Right Stuff’s All-New Cheaper Carbon Fiber Tripods Are Still Pricey

Really Right Stuff has announced a new “Core Line” of carbon fiber tripods, introducing the Benchmark and Benchmark Inverted support systems alongside several bundled kits aimed at photographers, videographers, and precision shooters.

What Happened to the ‘Cameras of the Future’?

A newly resurfaced archive clip from the BBC’s long-running technology program "Tomorrow's World" offers a fascinating snapshot of what people thought the future of photography would look like and why certain surefire ideas ultimately failed.

NiSi’s Newest Filters Promise Dreamier Starry Skies

NiSi has announced the new JetMag Pro Star Soft magnetic filters, a pair of diffusion-style filters aimed specifically at astrophotographers and night landscape shooters looking to add a softer, more atmospheric rendering to the night sky.

Forget RoboCop: This Wild Camera Rig Turns You Into RoboPhotographer

If you've ever dreamed of becoming one with ultra-stabilized cameras, DJI today shared a wild-looking camera support system that makes you look more like RoboCop than a photographer or filmmaker.

Apple Has Acquired Popular Web-Based Color Grading Tool Color.io

It has been revealed in European regulatory documents that Apple acquired a one-person software company, Patchflyer GmbH, in January. Patchflyer, or rather its sole employee, Jonathan Ochmann, created the web-based color grading tool Color.io.

Photographers, This Industry Survey Wants to Hear Your Voice

The State of the Photo Industry Survey is returning for 2026, with organizers hoping to build on last year’s extensive dataset to create a clearer picture of how professional photographers are navigating an industry that continues to evolve rapidly.

GoPro Is Considering Selling the Company

GoPro says it is formally reviewing strategic options, including a potential sale or merger, marking a potentially major turning point for one of the most recognizable brands in modern imaging.

Ron Howard’s Richard Avedon Documentary to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Acclaimed director Ron Howard will premiere his documentary AVEDON about famed photographer Richard Avedon at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Florida Man Arrested for Drone Flying Under the Influence

A Florida man was arrested after police said he was flying a drone while under the influence of alcohol.