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.

The Digital Camera Format Everyone Forgot

Photographers routinely talk about four digital camera formats: medium format, full-frame, APS-C, and Micro Four Thirds. While there are technically two different medium-format image sensor sizes, and APS-C can mean slightly different things to various manufacturers, those are the "big four," and they encompass basically every modern interchangeable-lens digital camera. But what about APS-H? That was definitely a digital camera format, so where did it go?

Atomos Unveils 19-Inch 4K HDR Rack-Mount Monitor-Recorder-Switcher

Atomos has announced the Shogun AV-19, a 19-inch, rack-mountable 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher designed for professional live production, broadcast, and video village environments. Combining multi-camera switching, ISO recording, and advanced monitoring, the Shogun AV-19 delivers a complete “Monitor-Record-Switch” solution in a rugged, 7RU, rack-ready form factor.

3 Photographers Capture Ballet’s Artistry in 3 Unique Ways

Leica Gallery New York’s upcoming exhibition Ballet pulls back the curtain on one of the most demanding art forms, revealing the discipline, vulnerability, and devotion behind life in movement. The show features never-before-seen photographs of Misty Copeland from her final performance and offers an intimate look at a historic moment in contemporary ballet. Through the work of Henry Leutwyler, Diana Markosian, and Kylie Shea, Ballet captures what remains when the performance ends.

The Best Photos and Videos Captured Using Tamron Lenses

Tamron Americas has announced the winners of its third annual Photo and Video Contest. The competition invited photographers and filmmakers from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to enter their best photos and videos captured using Tamron lenses.

Minnesota Activists Recreate Iconic Iwo Jima Photo With State Flag

Activists in Minnesota took inspiration from Joe Rosenthal's iconic Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photograph by raising the Minnesota state flag.

PGYTech’s RetroVa is for the Serious Smartphone Photographer

PGYTech is crowdfunding the RetroVa Vintage Imaging Kit, which makes the iPhone "feel like a real camera" and gives it a 235mm focal length.

Japanese Companies Shipped 10.6 Million Lenses in 2025

Alongside data on digital camera shipments in 2025, which increased for consecutive years for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) also shared its data on lens manufacturing and shipments in 2025, which also showed overall growth.

Videographer Captures Moment Gunfire Breaks Out at Mardi Gras

A videographer filming happy people dancing at a Mardi Gras festival suddenly found himself documenting a crime scene when gunfire rang out.

Grizzly Bears Film Their Lives in Remote Arctic

On Alaska’s North Slope, some of the planet’s most isolated grizzlies are documenting their own lives.

Compact Camera Sales More Than Doubled Last Year in Japan

It is well known that compact cameras are very popular right now. However, new reporting from Japanese retail analyst BCN+R sheds more light on just how popular cameras with integrated lenses are right now.

‘Highly Unusual’: Viral Photo of 5-Year-Old Boy Featured in Court Order

A sharply worded judicial Order to release a 5-year-old boy and his father from a federal immigration detention center includes a color photo of the child.

The Earth’s Rotation Can Limit IBIS Performance

A lot of aspects of digital cameras get better with each new model, but a feature that consistently improves with almost every new generation is in-body image stabilization (IBIS). It's a significant area of focus for camera engineers, as it benefits photographers and videographers alike by making it easier to capture sharp photos handheld and smooth, stable video without a gimbal or tripod. But did you know that IBIS performance can get so good that the rotation of the Earth itself actually limits it?

TikTok Competitor UpScrolled Surges to 2.5 Million Users

Amid the chaos of TikTok U.S., an independent competitor says it has just passed 2.5 million users.

Webb Spies Ancient Growing Galaxy Cluster Once Thought Impossible

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory (Chandra) teamed up to deliver a new image of an ancient, distant galaxy cluster in the midst of its initial formation only a billion years after the Big Bang. Scientists previously thought galaxy cluster formation this long ago was impossible.

Canon’s Camera Business Grew Last Year and Shows No Signs of Slowing

Canon recently released its fiscal year 2025 financial results, which are primarily positive for the company's substantial imaging division. Total sales for the imaging business unit were up year over year, and Canon expressed optimism about the state of the photography industry.

Bay Area Police Warns Burglars Are Leaving Hidden Cameras Outside of Homes

A Bay Area police department warns that burglars are placing small, concealed cameras outside houses to monitor residents’ routines and identify when homes are empty.

Campaigners Urge Chinese-Made Cameras Be Removed From UK Sites

Campaign groups are urging the removal of Chinese-made CCTV cameras from sensitive sites in the U.K. citing security risks and human rights concerns.

Godox’s New $179 V1mid Flash Balances Affordability and Pro Performance

Godox has introduced the V1mid, a new round-head on-camera flash positioned between entry-level speedlights and the company’s flagship V1 models. Priced at $179, the V1mid expands Godox’s TTL Li-ion flash lineup with a more compact design while retaining professional features aimed at photographers who prioritize mobility and consistent light quality.

How the $99,000 Vaonis Hyperia Smart Observatory Uses Canon Tech to Explore the Cosmos

Vaonis' new $99,000 Hyperia smart telescope with Canon optics is high-end astronomy gear with an astronomical price to match. Although designed primarily for educational institutions and museums, wealthy stargazers in the U.S. and the Middle East have already placed orders to get Hyperia's first deliveries in 2027.

Filmmaker Uses His Camera to Preserve Life, Loss, and Love

From intimate family stories to documentary and vérité filmmaking that captures life in motion, Myles Matsuno has spent decades turning everyday moments into unforgettable narratives. The photographer discusses the influences that shape his creative vision, the flow states that bring an image to life, and the deeply personal projects that preserve memory and history for generations.

Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Blends Live Action and Stop-Motion on iPhone 17 Pro

Apple continues to show off the iPhone 17 Pro's impressive filmmaking capabilities with the release of 'Glad I Met You', a short that marks Chinese New Year.

Department of Justice Urges Supreme Court Not to Hear AI Image Authorship Case

The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Supreme Court to decline a request from a computer scientist seeking copyright protection for an image created entirely by an AI system.

After a Disastrous First Week, TikTok US Says its Service is Restored

TikTok, which is under new ownership in the U.S., says that its service has been restored after the app was beset with week-long technical problems and user complaints.

Darren Aronofsky Debuts AI-Generated Series on the American Revolution

Acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky has raised eyebrows by releasing a series of AI-generated short films called 'On This Day… 1776' that mark the semiquincentennial anniversary of the American Revolution.

Oscar Nominated Doc ‘Armed Only with a Camera’ Tells Story of First American Journalist Killed in Ukraine

A short documentary film about photojournalist Brent Renaud, the first American journalist to be killed in Ukraine, has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Your First Exciting Steps into Printing, Part 2: Picking the Right Paper

Printing is the ultimate step in the photographer’s workflow. Getting to grips with the basics is essential, and there is more to it than meets the eye. In my first article, we discussed the printers and inks. In this second one, we examine the paper.

Cameraman Nearly ‘Beheaded’ by Rolls-Royce on Film Set

A cameraman has revealed how he was almost crushed to death while filming a close-up shot of a vintage Rolls-Royce on a film set.

Researchers Use 135 Remote Cameras to Film Once ‘Extinct’ Coastal Martens in California

Scientists used 135 remote cameras to document the return of coastal martens in California -- a species previously thought to be extinct.

The Best Deals on Nikon Z Cameras and Lenses

Whether you’re moving into the Nikon Z system for the first time or refining a professional setup, this week’s Nikon deals deliver meaningful savings across cameras and lenses. With discounts spanning creator-friendly bodies, flagship cameras, and premium NIKKOR Z glass, it’s an ideal moment to invest in gear that can grow with your work.

Blazar’s Talon 1.5X AF Anamorphic Lenses Are the First of Their Kind

Blazar has announced the Talon 1.5X AF anamorphic lens series, expanding its lineup with what it says is the first 1.5× squeeze anamorphic system to feature autofocus.

The Month-Long Exposure Photography Festival Returns to Calgary on Feb 5

The Exposure Photography Festival is set to take place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from February 5 until March 5, 2026, and includes numerous exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and artist talks.

Photographer’s Camera Cutout Scored a Crucial Goal in the NHL

The NHL's Detroit Red Wings got a fortunate bounce last night on a late game-tying goal to send its game against the Washington Capitals into overtime, and the photographer's cutout in the plexiglass should get credit for the goal.

SmallRig Made a Freeze-Proof Battery to Power a Camera in -40 Degrees

SmallRig has announced a NP-F970 battery that can operate in extreme cold, allowing photographers and filmmakers who need to work in temperatures as low as -40 to continue to work their cameras.

Google Unleashes Project Genie, Letting Users Create Virtual Worlds From Still Photos

Google has begun rolling out Project Genie, a generative AI model that can create virtual worlds from text prompts or just a single photo.

This AI-Enhanced Photo of Alex Pretti Was Aired by Major News Outlets

The cable news channel MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, aired an AI-edited photo of Alex Pretti, the protester who was killed by border agents in Minneapolis.

58% of Photographers Have Lost Work to Generative AI: Survey

An Association of Photographers survey of its members has revealed an alarming statistic: 58% say they have lost work to generative AI.

iPhone Sales Hit All-Time High in Apple’s Latest Earnings

Apple’s latest quarterly earnings show that iPhone sales reached a record high in the final three months of last year, driven by demand for the new iPhone 17 range.

Godox’s New LEDs Are Colorful, Powerful, and Weather Resistant

Godox has expanded its professional Knowled lighting lineup with the introduction of the P600R Hard P4 and P1200R Hard P8 full-color LED panel lights. Designed for film, broadcast, and large-scale production environments, the new fixtures combine high-output RGB performance, pixel-level control, and weather-resistant construction aimed at demanding studio and on-location workflows.