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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.

Why So Many Watch Enthusiasts Love One Specific Camera

Among the watch enthusiast community, one camera seemingly proves inordinately popular. Horophiles, or those who love timekeeping devices, gravitate toward the Ricoh GR IIIx. Why?

The 25 Best Memorial Day Deals for Photographers

Spring sales have already been aggressive this year, but Memorial Day camera deals take things even further. Across cameras, lenses, memory cards, bags, and tripods, we’re seeing discounts that range from useful everyday savings to genuinely massive price drops on premium gear and pro-level kits.

Thypoch’s Stylish Ksana 35mm f/2 Prime Promises 1980s-Inspired Flare

Hot on the heels of its new, ultra-stylish Ksana 21mm f/3.5 lens, Thypoch has launched the Ksana 35mm f/2, a new standard prime Leica M-Mount lens. While a native M lens, this manual focus prime is extremely easy to adapt to full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras.

Lyft Driver Tries to Scam Customer with AI-Generated Photo of ‘Damage’ to Vehicle

A Lyft driver has been accused of using an AI-generated image to create a fake damage fee claim against a teenage passenger.

What Does It Look to Take a Photo With Half a Lens?

Viltrox has posted one of the more unusual photography demonstrations on Instagram recently, showing what happens when you take a photo with a lens that's been sliced in half.

Cannes Photographer Reveals His Trick of Getting Hollywood Stars to Look at His Camera

Perhaps nowhere else in the world are photographers as much a part of the spectacle as they are at Cannes Film Festival. Huddled shoulder to shoulder in black tuxedos, they don’t just document the glamor of Cannes -- they help create it.

IMAX Stock Soars as Takeover Talks Revealed

IMAX is reportedly in talks with buyers over a potential sale of the large-format cinema company, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Scientists Are Building a Camera System to Monitor Zoo Animals’ Health

Researchers are developing a bespoke AI-powered camera platform to help zookeepers and staff monitor the health and well-being of their animals.

MLS Game To Be First Pro Sports Broadcast Shot Entirely With iPhone

On May 23, Apple will present a special broadcast of a Major League Soccer (MLS) match shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro smartphones. It will be the first time a major professional live sporting event is broadcast exclusively on iPhone.

Photographers Can Build Their Very Own Keychain Camera at Home

Keychain cameras are all the rage these days. After the success of the Kodak Charmera, it is of little surprise that other companies are getting in on the fun. What sets the new Keymera apart, though, is that it's 3D-printable and can be built by photographers at home.

NASA’s Exoplanet Hunter Reveals its Most Complete Look at the Night Sky

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has released a new mosaic that offers its most complete view of the night sky yet. Captured over eight years, the all-sky mosaic includes 679 confirmed, newly discovered exoplanets and nearly 5,200 candidate exoplanets.

Pulitzer-Winning Photographer Back Behind the Camera After Cancer Battle

When he got his cancer diagnosis, Los Angeles-based photojournalist David Swanson vowed, “I will get through this.”

Laowa’s Insanely Wide Fisheye Zoom Lens is Muffin-Sized

Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF fisheye zoom lens designed for APS-C or Micro Four Thirds cameras that has an incredible 180-degree field of view at the shortest end.

As New DSLR Sales Plummet, the Used DSLR Market Is Thriving

Although new DSLR shipments were way down in 2025, dropping from just under a million units in 2024 to under 700,000 in 2025, that hasn't stopped used DSLR cameras from selling in big numbers.

Watch the Glorious Way Christopher Nolan Cuts Scenes in ‘The Odyssey’ Using Literal Scissors

The Odyssey is the first-ever movie to be shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film. The format is so large that it can only be shot continuously for roughly two and a half minutes, as that is the maximum length the IMAX camera can hold.

Lawmakers Reintroduce ‘No Fake Acts’ to Restrict AI Deepfakes with Backing from Getty

A bill aimed at regulating unauthorized AI deepfakes of a person’s likeness has been reintroduced in Congress, this time with support from Getty Images.

Photographer Arrested for Stealing Bondi Shooting Victim’s Camera After Terror Attack

A photographer has been charged after he allegedly stole the camera gear of one of the victims of the deadly Bondi Beach shooting before pawning it for hundreds of dollars days after the terror attack.

Lexar Teams Up With Argentina for World Cup-Themed Storage Solution

Lexar has partnered with the Argentine Football Association ahead of this summer's World Cup to launch a storage collection range branded with the reigning champions' famous soccer jersey.

You’ve Probably Never Seen a Full-Spectrum Color Photo

Science educator Steve Mould's newest video sheds fascinating light on an oft-forgotten color photography process. Mould's video has the grabby title, "You've Never Seen a Real Photo," which is closer to the truth than it sounds.

Cooke Brings its Anamorphic Lens Legacy to Mirrorless Cameras

Cooke, a legendary name in cinema lenses, has announced the AP3 FF lenses, a new series of 1.5x anamorphic lenses designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Disturbing Video of Tourist Posing With Tiger in Thailand Exposes Dark Photo Trend

A video on X showing a behind-the-scenes video of a photo shoot at Tiger World Thailand has gone viral and highlighted a serious problem in the country.

7Artisans Launches the Z-Mount’s Most Affordable 135mm f/1.8 Prime

7Artisans has officially announced the new Max AF 135mm f/1.8, a full-frame autofocus telephoto prime designed for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The new lens combines a bright f/1.8 aperture, STM autofocus, and an advanced optical design, making it ideal for portrait and low-light photography.

New Firmware Gives Sony a7 V a Major Filmmaking Upgrade

Sony has released firmware version 2.00 for the Sony a7 V, bringing a substantial update focused on professional audio workflows, FTP functionality, and new production tools for hybrid shooters and filmmakers.

‘AI Could Have Made It,’ Blogger Claims After Photographer Sues

A photographer sued a blogger for copyright infringement after the defendant allegedly used a photo without permission or license. The defendant then claimed that because they could have created the picture using AI, it should not be protected. Thankfully, a U.S. District Court dismissed this notion.

Disneyland Sued Over Use of Facial Recognition Tech at Park Entrances

Disney is facing a class action lawsuit over the alleged use of facial recognition technology at its park entrances in California without proper disclosure to guests.

Canon’s New, Less Annoying Lens Cap Already Sold Out in Japan

Alongside the Canon EOS R6 V and new RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ lens, Canon also announced a new accessory last week, and photographers are eating it up.

Trump Mobile’s Gold T1 Smartphone Set to Begin Shipping After Months of Delays

Trump Mobile’s gold-colored T1 smartphones are set to begin shipping this week, nine months later than originally planned, with the devices reportedly preloaded with Truth Social.

OpenAI Gets Serious About Detecting Fake Images

OpenAI has announced that images generated with ChatGPT, Codex, and its API will include C2PA metadata and a SynthID watermark -- the two leading protocols in identifying AI images.

Social Media Platforms Must Now Remove Sexual Deepfakes Within 48 Hours

A federal law requiring online platforms to remove sexual deepfakes and other nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours has officially come into effect.

This Beginner-Friendly 35mm Camera Comes With Two Rolls of Film For Just $50

Analogue Wonderland, a photographic film store based in the U.K., has released a beginner-friendly analog camera called Pure35.

Ludicrous $17,400 Batman Graphic Novel Looks Like a Camera

One of the most famous and beloved Batman graphic novels ever, "Batman: The Killing Joke," is getting a new special limited-edition release that looks like an oversized film camera.

Google Pics Makes AI Image Generation Way Less Annoying

Today at Google I/O 2026, the tech giant announced that it is bringing a new AI image creation and editing tool, Google Pics, to Workspace.

VWFNDR MBL Is a New Android Camera App and an Actual Camera Is In the Works

VWFNDR has announced VWFNDR + MBL, a new Android camera app designed to work like a camera, "not as a computational filter." The company says it has built its new app to be a tool for intentional, deliberate mobile photographers.

DJI Holds a Whopping 73% of the Video Camera Market

As Japanese retail analyst BCN+R described earlier this year, DJI had a massive market share in the video camera market in 2025. The Chinese tech company's dominance has only strengthened so far in 2026.

Shutterstock to Pay $35 Million to FTC Over Allegations the Company Misled Customers

Shutterstock has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) $35 million over allegations that the photo agency misled customers and illegally made millions of dollars from them.

Insta360’s New Flagship Wireless Mics Have Customizable Displays

Insta360 has announced the Mic Pro, the company's new flagship wireless microphone system. The Mic Pro is designed for advanced and professional creators, filmmakers, podcasts, and event professionals who require pro-grade results in a simple, straightforward package.

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