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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.

Apple Announces Its Most Powerful Mac Mini Yet

Apple has announced a new generation of its popular Mac mini series that comes with the brand new M6 chip as well as the M5 Pro chip.

Apple Unveils M6, its First 2-Nanometer Chip, and the Extremely Powerful M5 Ultra

Apple just surprisingly unveiled the brand-new M6 and M5 Ultra chips. They are debuting in new, more powerful Mac mini and Mac Studio desktop machines.

Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Jail in Bali for Filming Video During ‘Day of Silence’

A tourist has been sentenced to one year in jail over a video he filmed on Indonesia's "Day of Silence" while on vacation in Bali.

The ‘New’ Sony Xperia 10 VIII Is Basically the Same Phone At a Higher Price

Sony has announced the Xperia 10 VIII, its latest midrange smartphone. In many ways, it's a familiar phone to the redesigned Mark VII released last November. One key difference, though, is that it costs a lot more this time around.

Panasonic Refreshes Four Lenses, Including Three for Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic has announced four refreshed Lumix lenses, including three for Micro Four Thirds and one for its full-frame L-Mount Lumix S system.

Photographer Reveals How He Captured Tupac Shakur’s Final Moments

It's been nearly 30 years since Tupac Shakur was gunned down while driving through Las Vegas and almost anyone with an interest in one of the greatest rappers of all time has seen the famous photo of him inside the vehicle sitting next to Suge Knight, taken just moments before his death.

Photographer Linda McCartney Celebrated With USPS Stamp Collection

Photographer Linda McCartney will be honored by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with a series of postage stamps featuring her nature and still life photography.

UK’s Rarest Bird Nests Kept Secret to Keep Wildlife Photographers Away

The UK’s rarest bird of prey has successfully bred in a secret location for a second consecutive year to keep wildlife photographers away.

The Most Hilarious Bloopers From the Robot Games in China

The 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games are being held in Beijing this week, a competition that sees robots compete in track-and-field-style events.

Westcott’s Photography Wagon Both Hauls and Mounts Your Gear

Westcott has announced the Photography Wagon, a collapsible cart for photographers that features a patent-pending boom pole mounting system that allows it to both haul gear and act as a rolling light stand or tripod.

Pelican’s New Camera Backpack Bridges the Gap Between Bags and Hard Cases

Pelican's new bag, the PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Pack, is designed to bridge the gap between a traditional backpack and the hard cases the company is best known for.

Metabones Says its New EF-X Adapters Deliver Autofocus Performance Never Seen Before

After a long quiet period, Metabones is back with its second big announcement in just a couple of months. This time, Metabones unveiled refreshed versions of its EF-X Speed Boosters and Smart Adapters.

10 Years Later, Hasselblad’s Mirrorless Gamble Has Paid Off In a Huge Way

Hasselblad's latest financial statements offer further proof that it is a company in rebirth, and that Hasselblad's decision to join the mirrorless medium format market was exceptionally shrewd and well-timed.

Photographer Points His Lens At the Growing US Surveillance Camera Network

As debate intensifies over surveillance cameras, a photojournalist in Philadelphia has set out to document the omnipresent devices monitoring us.

Elusive Pallas’s Cat Recorded by Camera Traps in Iran

Camera traps set up by a wildlife photographer in Iran have captured the rarely seen Pallas's cat.

Nikon is Selling an Adorable Plushie Keychain of its Mascot

Nikon is releasing a cute plush keychain toy of its mascot Nikon-chan that is exclusively available in Japan.

Just How Good Are Moment’s T-Series II Lenses for iPhone?

I don’t usually reach for my iPhone Camera app for much beyond quick clips, social posts, and photos, and I’ve certainly never put any accessories or lenses on it. Then came the Moment T-Series II lens set, and now that very well might change.

Sony Is Utterly Dominating the Global Image Sensor Market

Alongside an in-depth digital camera market share breakdown, the annual Nikkei Industry Map also analyzes global market share for many other industries, including digital image sensors.

Speculation That EssilorLuxxotica Wants to Take Over Nikon Resurface

A business publication out of Japan has resurfaced speculation that the eyeglasses juggernaut EssilorLuxottica has an interest in buying out Nikon.

xAI Sues Photographer, Blaming Him for Sexual Images Created With Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI is suing a prominent Arkansas photographer accused of using Grok to turn photographs of his minor clients into sexually explicit images -- arguing that he is responsible for the resulting material.

Photos of ‘Cat in the Hat Serial Killer’ Are AI-Generated, Police Say

AI-generated pictures and videos purporting to show one of Dr. Seuss' characters as a serial killer have prompted police in the U.K. and Ireland to state that "Cat in the Hat was not in your driveway."

Celebrated Photographer Jay Maisel Dies at 95

Jay Maisel, the influential American photographer who was the subject of the 2018 documentary Jay Myself, has passed away.

Film Lab Robbed of Camera Gear After Suspects Smash Through Door With Garbage Cans

A film lab and camera store was burglarized overnight, with surveillance footage showing two people using garbage cans to smash their way into the store before filling them with stolen camera equipment.

Exhibition Uncovers Historical Photos From a Century of US Deportation Campaigns

A new exhibition chronicles photographs showing a century-long history of U.S. enforcement campaigns that targeted Mexican immigrants and American citizens alike.

The FCC Has Given Insta360 a Big Chance to Dethrone the Dominant DJI

According to the latest BCN Ranking in Japan, DJI made all 10 of the best-selling video cameras last month. Even by DJI's lofty standards, that level of dominance is absurd. In the US, this dominance is under threat from legal issues and competitors alike.

Using AI Slop to Sell Cameras Will Never Make Sense to Me

It's Saturday, and instead of enjoying the nice weather, I'm drawn to my computer to write the equivalent of a deep sigh. Two companies decided to publish generative AI slop this weekend designed to sell cameras, and I will never understand it.

‘Widow’s Bay’ Cinematographer Reveals How He Created The Show’s Distinctive Look

The cinematographer behind the acclaimed horror-comedy TV show Widow’s Bay has revealed how he created the series’ distinctive cinematic look.

It Looks Like HoverAir’s Flying Gimbal Camera Already Got Banned in the U.S.

The HoverAir Versa, which was announced in July, was advertised as the world's first "flying pocket camera." The first word in that description may have gotten the company caught up in a recent drone ban, as it appears to already be pulled for U.S. customers.

Aphera Is a RAW Editor for Photographers Who ‘Chase Feeling Over Formula’

Aphera is a new RAW photo editor built natively for macOS that prioritizes speed and handcrafted editing over complexity.

Sony’s Sensor Factory Is Back to Full Operation After Major Earthquake

Last month, a major 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan. It caused serious damage to multiple structures and forced the evacuation of Sony Semiconductor's facility, which is located in the region. Nearly a month later, the factory has returned to full operating capacity.

Nikon’s Japan-Exclusive Nikkor Z Wooden Lens Stand Is Gorgeous

I've already complained about how Japanese photographers get much better camera company merchandise options than us Americans, and I'll do it again, too! Nikon Direct, the company's Japanese shop, has awesome new wooden display stands for Nikkor Z lenses, and I want them.

You Can Definitely Buy a ‘Banned’ DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Camera In the US

There's been a lot of attention given to the fact that DJI has yet to officially launch its Osmo Pocket 4 and Osmo Pocket 4P gimbal cameras in the United States. However, that isn't stopping Americans from getting them anyway.

12 Discounted Full-Frame Lenses Great for Landscape Photography

Landscape photography is among the most popular genres, and for good reason. It's a great way to get out and enjoy nature, and having success doesn't require the fastest and most powerful cameras. Here are a dozen discounted full-frame wide-angle zoom lenses for Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-Mount mirrorless cameras that are excellent options for landscape photographers.

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