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.

Camera Traps in Honduras Exonerate an Endangered Species Blamed for Eating Crops

Camera traps are a hugely important tool in wildlife photography and conservation. As a new study in Honduras shows, camera traps can also be used to exonerate animals accused of destroying crops.

Instagram Wants to Expand ‘Your Algorithm’ That Curates Your Feed

Instagram nowadays is a kaleidoscope of features and tools, many of them taken from rival platforms that Meta was keen to see off.

ProGrade’s Future-Proof CFexpress Cards Have Dual VPG Certification

ProGrade Digital announced new Iridium-series CFexpress 4.0 Type A memory cards, featuring dual VPG certification and higher capacities than ProGrade's prior 480GB and 960GB CFexpress 4.0 Type A Iridium cards.

It Took Insta360 About Five Years to Make its New Luna Gimbal Cameras

Insta360's founder, Liu Jingkang, known as JK Liu, shared exciting new insights into the development process and philosophy behind the company's new Osmo Pocket competitors, the Insta360 Luna and dual-lens version, the Luna Ultra.

YouTuber Tours Enormous Camera Market in Pakistan

A travel influencer recently took a fascinating look around a gigantic camera market in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi.

MultiDyne Acquires MRMC, the Motion-Control Company Nikon Offloaded

One of the biggest names in motion-control camera technology, Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), has a new owner after being offloaded by its former owner, Nikon.

Another AG is Suing a Wedding Photographer Over Undelivered Images

The Pennsylvania Attorney General has announced a lawsuit against a wedding photographer for allegedly ripping off customers to the tune of $75,000.

This New $20 35mm Film Camera Embraces a Classic East German Brand

Photographers in 2026 live in the age of reusable film cameras. There is the Pure35 that U.K. retailer Analogue Wonderland launched last month, Lomography's huge array of cameras, and Dubble Film's SHOW camera, to name just a few. Now there's another one on the scene, and it arrives with a legendary name, the Praktica VF212.

Photographer Spends Six Years with Chilean Ranchers Who Live in Isolation

A photographer spent six years documenting Chilean ranchers, known as "puesteros," who live and work alone on vast private lands for months at a time for a new photography book.

Researchers Develop All-New Pixel Type That Can Both Record and Display Light

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel type of pixel that can both capture images and display them. In the future, this new pixel could be utilized inside hybrid camera/display devices.

Oberwerth’s Leather D-Lux 8 Case Keeps It Safe, But Always Ready

Oberwerth has announced an "ever-ready" case for the Leica D-Lux 8. It perfectly fits over the camera to keep it padded and secure, but leaves access to the ports and quickly opens so important moments aren't missed.

Hubble Delivers Beautiful Photo of a Glowing Cosmic Chandelier

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is still going strong and delivering unbelievably beautiful deep-space images. The latest Hubble image shows globular cluster NGC 6723, sometimes called the Chandelier Cluster. This name is well-earned, as it is an extremely dense stellar cluster, each star looking a little light on a giant cosmic chandelier.

Top 10 Sony Camera Deals Right Now, From Entry Level to Flagship

Looking for a Sony camera upgrade? B&H’s latest deals include significant savings across Sony’s full lineup, from entry-level APS-C models to flagship full-frame and high-speed professional bodies. Some of these deals end at 11:59 PM EDT on Sunday, June 28, so time is limited to take full advantage.

Exhibition Showcases Martin Parr’s Final Photos Taken Months Before His Death

An exhibition will showcase Martin Parr's final commissioned photos that were taken months before his death.

Officials are ‘Refusing’ to Release Bodycam Footage That May Show Cop Stealing Photographer’s Bag

Officials have refused to hand over bodycam footage that may show a police officer cop stealing a photographer's bag, according to a new lawsuit.

CA Plans to Stop People From Taking Iconic Photo of Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge

Authorities in California are seeking to stop people from taking photos of Bixby Bridge on Big Sur by erecting no-parking signs near the famous spot.

Woman Bravely Films Terrifying Encounter With Charging Grizzly Bear

A video is going viral today after a woman filmed herself bravely standing up to a grizzly bear as it took a sinister interest in her dog.

Kipon Launches World’s First Pro PL Mount Adapter With an Integrated Variable ND

Kipon has introduced a new Variable ND PL adapter for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras, and it looks pretty nifty. It is the world's first professional PL mount adapter with an integrated variable ND, Kipon says.

Helium Design Lab’s HeSL3 Interface Plate Promises To Be the Perfect Pairing for the New Leica SL3-P

Hot on the heels of Leica announcing its best SL-series camera to date, the Leica SL3-P, the fine folks over at Helium Design Lab have a new HeSL3 Interface Plate for the SL3 series cameras, including the SL3, SL3-S, and new SL3-P.

Moment’s Mobile II Lenses Have Been Completely Redesigned and Upgraded

Moment has announced the T-Series Mobile II lens series, which it says has been redesigned from the ground up with more glass, improved sharpness, and even more character.

Adobe Acquires AI Upscaling Specialists Topaz Labs

Adobe has today announced it is acquiring Topaz Labs, known for its professional-grade photo and video enhancement software.

AI Data Centers Claim Another Victim: Apple Hikes Prices Across Mac, iPad, and More

The AI-driven flash memory shortage has claimed yet another victim: the Apple MacBook Neo's extremely aggressive price. It's not just the Neo, either, as Apple has increased the prices of all its Macs, iPad models, and even the already-pricey Vision Pro.

Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach Complete Their Compact f/2.8 Holy Trinity

After being shown off at CP+ in late February and teased a couple of weeks ago, LK Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach have finally taken the wraps off their newest collaboration, the full-frame AF 60-180mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens.

The 44-Megapixel Leica SL3-P Is the Company’s Most Capable Camera Ever

Leica announced the SL3-P, a 44-megapixel L-Mount camera that can shoot 40 frames per second. The company calls it “the best-performing camera" it has ever made.

The Leica 100mm f/2.8 Is a Modern Revival of an R-Mount Lens From 1987

Leica has announced the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 lens, a modern revival of the highly-regarded 100mm f/2.8 R-mount lens originally released back in 1987.

Capture One Adds Real-Time Multi-User Sessions for Studio Pros

Capture One has released version 16.8.2 today, which adds real-time collaborative sessions.

The Leica 50mm f/1.4 for L-Mount Is the Most Compact on the Market

Leica has announced the Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH., which it says is the most compact 50mm f/1.4 lens on the market -- across all mirrorless lens mounts.

Cameraman Slammed For Stepping Onto the Field and Causing Injury to Player

A cameraman is receiving criticism after he injured a South African rugby player during a game last weekend.

OWC’s $280 Core CFexpress Card Brings High-Speed at a Lower Price

Other World Computing (OWC) has announced a new "Core" branded, 256GB memory card designed to blend high-speed with affordability.

Meta Launches Cheaper Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban, Starting at $299

Meta announced a new line of AI smart glasses, designed in-house without Ray-Ban, starting at a lower price of $299.

Only One Photographer Captured Infamous Zidane Headbutt at World Cup Final 20 Years Ago

Zinedine Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi in 2006 is arguably the most notorious moment ever from a World Cup final. But despite it being the biggest talking point from the game between France and Italy, only one photographer got the shot.

Less Than a Quarter of Americans Use AI to Create or Edit Images

According to a new study from Pew Research, only 24% of Americans use AI for creating and editing images or videos.

ShiftCam’s New Lenses Promise to Improve Your Smartphone Photos

ShiftCam Gear's new mobile lenses, which the company promised would set a new standard in mobile optics in April, have officially arrived.

A Special Wireless-Free Nikon Camera Is Publicly Available for the First Time

When researching the best deals on cameras, PetaPixel noticed an unusual "New Arrival" Nikon camera on B&H's site: the Nikon Z6 III (No Wireless Connectivity).