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9/3/2026

Here's your freshest roundup of photography news! 📸
The Ultimate Skill for Better Street and Travel Photography
Many photographers find people fascinating but lack the confidence to photograph them. This article tackles that essential skill — the courage to approach human subjects — as the key to stronger images in this genre.
https://fstoppers.com/originals/ultimate-skill-better-street-and-travel-photography-904214?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_articles
Dyson's $499 Electric Toothbrush Has a Camera That Watches Your Teeth
Dyson's new premium toothbrush features a built-in camera that monitors your teeth while brushing, helping clean between-teeth areas more effectively.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/01/dysons-499-electric-toothbrush-has-a-camera-that-watches-your-teeth/
The Latest Version of DxO's Adobe Alternative Brings AI Depth Masking – No Subscription Required
PhotoLab 10 introduces Depth Masks, an AI-powered masking tool that recognizes image depth, plus automatic sensor spot removal and a new color grading wheel. All available with a one-time license, no subscription.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/dxo-photolab-10-announcement/
Put Your Phone in Your Bag and Watch What Happens
The most powerful documentary and street photos often capture moments nearly missed. The difference between catching or losing them often just comes down to how attentive you are.
https://fstoppers.com/education/put-your-phone-your-bag-and-watch-what-happens-904425?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_articles
This New Open-Source Camera Has Swappable Sensors and Lens Mounts
German company CircuitValley launched the CHC5 on Kickstarter, billed as "the first commercially available modular camera system for advanced imaging" — with freely swappable sensors and lens mounts.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/02/this-new-open-source-camera-has-swappable-sensors-and-lens-mounts/
GoPro Says Its Future Is "Defense, Government, Robotics and Aerospace" After $285 Million Merger
GoPro is shifting strategy toward new sectors following a major merger, while promising to keep fully supporting its consumer products and cloud subscription platform.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/gopro-says-its-future-is-defense-government-robotics-and-aerospace-after-285-million-merger/
The 26MP Sony APS-C Stacked Sensor Is Nothing New
The Sony IMX820 stacked sensor was already listed in a Sony Semiconductor Solutions roadmap last year. A newly registered camera (WW308784) may use it, with specs including 124fps and 6K120/4K120 video.
https://photorumors.com/2026/09/02/the-26mp-sony-aps-c-stacked-sensor-is-nothing-new/
Hans Op de Beeck Taps into Memory, Time, and Enigma in "Vanishing Point"
The artist's new solo exhibition opens soon at Almine Rech gallery in Brussels.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/hans-op-de-beeck-vanishing-point-sculptures/
We Examined 90 Years of Camera Ads. High-End Gear Was Never Cheap.
The study debunks the myth of a cheap "golden age" of professional gear — top cameras have always been expensive relative to photographers' incomes.
https://fstoppers.com/originals/examined-90-years-camera-ads-high-end-gear-was-never-cheap-903491?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_articles
The Caira AI Camera Is Getting a New Trick: Generative Video Editing
Camera Intelligence announces what it calls the first mirrorless camera with built-in generative video editing.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/the-caira-ai-camera-is-getting-a-new-trick-generative-video-editing/
KEH Is Zeiss' New Exclusive Repair Partner in North America
Zeiss has named KEH Camera its exclusive authorized repair and service center for Zeiss lenses and gear in the US and Canada.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/02/keh-is-zeiss-new-exclusive-repair-partner-in-north-america/
Sigma Announces Three New Aizu Cine Lenses: 21mm, 100mm, and 125mm T1.3 LF
All with constant T1.3 aperture, available in PL and Sony E mounts, expected to ship fall 2026.
https://photorumors.com/2026/09/02/sigma-announced-new-21mm-t1-3-lf-100mm-t1-3-lf-and-125mm-t1-3-lf-aizu-prime-cine-lenses/
Avian Beauties and Rarities Top the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards
The contest has crowned its winners, showcasing stunning images of rare birds from the US, Canada, Chile, and Colombia.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/audubon-photography-awards-2026-birds/
Insta360 Fires Back at DJI With Its Own Rocket Launch Video
After DJI released a rocket launch clip shot with the Osmo Action 6, Insta360 released a similar video, continuing the rivalry between the two brands.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/02/insta360-fires-back-at-dji-with-its-own-rocket-launch-video/
Ice, Wings, and a Winning Shot: Inside the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards
Jacqueline Burke won the Grand Prize with a stunning shot of a Roseate Spoonbill. See the full list of category winners.
https://www.dpreview.com/photography/ice-wings-and-a-winning-shot-inside-the-2026-audubon-photography-awards/
Does a Monochrome-Only Camera Really Make Sense?
A black-and-white-only sensor might sound nostalgic, but this piece explores whether it could actually improve image quality and shooting experience.
https://fstoppers.com/originals/does-monochrome-only-camera-really-make-sense-904246?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_articles
Meike AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX APS-C Lens (E/Z/X)
Meike is preparing this lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts, part of its recent roadmap of fast f/1.2 primes and AF zooms.
https://photorumors.com/2026/09/02/meike-af-58mm-f-1-2-mix-aps-c-lens-e-z-x/
High-End Cinema Media Company Codex Launches Its First CFexpress Memory Cards
Codex, known for Arri cinema camera media, enters the CFexpress market with new Type A and Type B 4.0 cards and dedicated readers.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/02/high-end-cinema-media-company-codex-launches-its-first-cfexpress-memory-cards/
Dappled Light and Hazy Shadows Characterize Clio Sze To's Dynamic Paintings
The artist's impressionistic works capture the mood of a contemplative hour spent walking.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/clio-sze-to-paris-paintings/
From Foxes to Grizzlies: Our Community's Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters
DPReview's community shares memorable wildlife photos, from foxes to grizzly bears, in all their raw beauty.
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/from-foxes-to-grizzlies-our-communitys-unforgettable-wildlife-encounters/
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