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Take The Photograph While You Can
The author recently returned to a place he had photographed years ago and realized how much we, as photographers, focus on constantly hunting for new locations — maps, Google Maps, videos, social media — often neglecting places we already know. His conclusion: it's worth photographing those familiar places while we still can, since they may change or disappear over time.
'The Way We Never Were' Photo Exhibit Examines the Myth of Postwar America
Harvard Art Museums has organized the exhibition "The Way We Never Were," drawing on the institution's extensive photo collection to question the idyllic postwar narrative in the United States. The show invites visitors to critically reflect on how photography built and perpetuated this historical myth.
Several new lenses from Chinese brands will be announced next week
Several Chinese lens brands will unveil new products next week at the IBC 2026 trade show in Amsterdam, with some launching officially. These include the TTartisan AF 24mm f/3.8, Sirui Saturn V2 (full-frame anamorphics), Venus Optics Laowa AF 35mm f/2.8 APO 1:1 macro, 7artisans AF 18mm f/2 for APS-C, and the NiSi 26mm f/0.7. TTartisan has also already announced its Neo series with two full-frame AF lenses, the 50mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8, available in E, Z, and L mounts.
Six Underrated Canon RF Lenses You've Probably Overlooked
Fstoppers highlights six underrated Canon RF lenses that live in the shadow of pricier alternatives, often dismissed over a single spec or simply forgotten. Despite their lower popularity, they deliver image quality comparable to Canon's L series.
David Bowie's Official Photographer Transforms His Photo Archive Into an Immersive Experience
David Bowie's official photographer has turned his vast archive of images of the legendary musician into an immersive audio-visual experience. The project brings memorable moments from the artist's career back to life through a novel format blending photography with sound for a captivating experience.
Critique the Community: Personal Project
Fstoppers has launched September's edition of "Critique the Community," this time focused on the theme "Personal Project." The community is invited to submit photos made on their own initiative — not for a client, commission, or contract. Selected images will receive feedback from the Fstoppers community.
Continuous Light vs. Flash: What Actually Changes in Your Portraits
Choosing between continuous light and flash isn't necessarily about final image quality — both can produce nearly identical portraits. The real difference lies in the workflow: how you meter light, how you interact with your subject, and how much space you need depending on the type of source used.
Tecno's Ultra-Slim Smartphone Borrows its Style From Famous Artists
Tecno has launched the Camon Slim 5G, an ultra-slim smartphone that emphasizes design and style. The manufacturer drew inspiration from famous artists' aesthetics for the phone's look.
Should photographers always carry a standalone camera, or can a smartphone sometimes be enough?
The DPReview team discusses when they prefer a dedicated camera over a smartphone and vice versa, noting that the choice depends on context. Their conclusion: neither option is always the right one — each has specific advantages depending on the situation.
The Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch got updated with a new movement
The camera-inspired Artra Camera One watch has been updated with a new movement: the Miyota 8N24, a Japanese automatic skeleton movement made by Citizen, now fitted on all three current models (two of which are already sold out). Buyers of the previous version can upgrade to the new movement for $100 using the discount code LEICARUMORS.
DJI Launches the Osmo 360 II: Flagship 360-Degree Camera With a New 1-Inch HDR Sensor and User-Replaceable Lens
DJI has officially launched the Osmo 360 II at IFA 2026, its new flagship 360-degree camera. The model features a 1-inch HDR sensor and a user-replaceable lens, with technology built on DJI's experience in aerial distortion control, Ronin-grade stabilization, and the color science developed across generations of Osmo Action cameras.
ESA Satellites Capture Wildfires, Drought and Extreme Heat from Space
The European Space Agency (ESA) has captured from orbit the wildfires, droughts, and extreme heatwaves that affected parts of Europe, North America, and other regions of the globe in 2026. The satellite imagery offers a sweeping view of the planetary-scale impact of extreme climate conditions.
Fujifilm XF 400mm F4.5 sample gallery: testing the new wildlife prime
Fujifilm has released a new XF 400mm F4.5 prime lens designed to make 400mm wildlife photography more portable. DPReview has published a sample gallery showing the lens's real-world performance.
Gemini North Captures a Color Image of a Comet Breaking into Pieces
The Gemini North telescope has captured a color image of comet C/2025 K1 as it breaks apart. The image was published by NSF NOIRLab on September 2, 2026, offering a visual glimpse into the disintegration of this celestial body.
10 Great Vintage Lenses for Portrait Photography
PetaPixel rounds up 10 recommended vintage lenses for portraiture, noting their value lies not just in "character" (flare, low contrast, swirly bokeh, or aberrations) but also in the fact that many deliver surprisingly good optical quality at prices well below their real worth. The author argues the most interesting vintage bargains are precisely these underrated lenses, not necessarily the ones with picturesque flaws.
10 Technologies Photographers Inherited From the Military
Many of today's photo technologies have military roots — for example, the zoom ring on a modern 70-200mm lens traces back to a viewfinder accessory developed by Frank Back for the US Army Signal Corps during wartime. Fstoppers reviews ten such technological "borrowings," showing that the link between today's photo gear and military innovation is real, though often less direct than the popular story suggests.
Sunday Funday: What camera belongs to your zodiac sign?
Aftershoot has published a fun piece titled "What camera belongs to your zodiac sign?," matching various camera models with zodiac signs. It comes alongside other recent news: the official launch of the Antigravity A1 drone with 8K 360° video, right before DJI drones get banned in the US, fresh rumors about the Insta360 Luna camera, and the first teasers for the Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens.
Apparently 'Photography Is All Fake Anyway'
A restaurant posted AI-generated food photos on Facebook with the typical "fake" look: sauces behaving oddly, bread with a sponge-like texture, and an overly glossy finish. In the comments, several users responded with "photography is fake anyway," ignoring the difference between retouching and fully AI-generated images.
Photographer Captured California Life in the 1980s From Behind the Wheel
A photographer captured everyday scenes of 1980s California right from behind the wheel, during his daily commute. These fascinating images, documenting everyday life of that era, now form the subject of a new exhibition.
How the Leica M EV1 Strikes the Perfect Balance of Old and New
Leica faces a constant challenge whenever it launches a new M model: innovating without straying from the series' essence, which has always attracted a devoted following. The article recalls the 1972 M5, which brought major design changes and was coolly received by users, prompting the company to return to its traditional minimalist approach, later embodied in models like the M6. The new Leica M EV1 appears to strike that delicate balance between modern and classic.