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The Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 gets a dedicated viewfinder
Fujifilm has announced the VF-GFXC2, a dedicated external electronic viewfinder for the Eterna 55 cinema camera, promising high resolution, good brightness, and an aspect ratio tailored to the camera's 4:3 open gate mode.
19 hours in space, in photos
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot spent nearly 19 hours outside the ISS across three spacewalks (EVAs) between August 18 and September 1, 2026, captured in spectacular images.
Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary leaks ahead of launch
The full-frame lens surfaced online before its official announcement: 15 elements in 13 groups, a 67mm filter thread, and minimum focus distances of 20cm (wide) / 25cm (tele), down to 15.8cm at 28mm.
Nikon formally announces its nine teased cinema lenses
After a year of teasers, Nikon has officially confirmed the nine cinema lenses, ending speculation—though many details are still unclear.
Nikon ZR firmware 2.0 confirmed for 2026
Nikon has announced that firmware 2.0 for the Nikon ZR will arrive in 2026, giving users a clear roadmap and promising further improvements.
Sigma's compact 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG C is wider than typical zooms
Sigma's new compact full-frame mirrorless zoom reaches as wide as 20mm, offering a broader field of view than standard zoom lenses.
How an all-women crew covered one of trail running's toughest races
A new Salomon film goes behind the scenes with an all-female crew documenting the UTMB trail race, facing unpredictable weather, rugged terrain, and fast content-delivery decisions.
First leaked photos of the upcoming OM System PEN
Ahead of its September 9 launch, leaked images reveal the new PEN: reportedly the same 20MP sensor as the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II, weather sealing, a creative dial, fully articulating screen, and a new 14-42mm kit lens, priced around $1000/€1000.
Petzval calculated the first fast portrait lens in 1840
Mathematician Joseph Petzval designed on paper a lens gathering roughly 20 times more light than the daguerreotype lenses of the time—a design that underpinned the portrait industry for 40 years, though someone else reaped the financial rewards.
The last DSLR maker discontinues its whole lineup
Ricoh has ended production of the current Pentax K-series DSLR lineup and is reportedly working on a new series built around a completely different concept.
OM System revives and reimagines the legendary PEN
OM Digital Solutions has launched the first PEN model under the OM System brand, reinterpreting the legendary lineup's legacy for modern users.
OM System's 14-42mm kit lens finally gets weather sealing
The updated 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III now offers dust and splash resistance, plus a closer minimum focus distance than before.
A new Phaidon book celebrates the world of fungi in 200+ works
Coming in October, Phaidon's new volume gathers over 200 photographs, artworks, and historical objects celebrating mycology's influence on art.
A NASA image trick is revealing ancient rock art
An image-processing technique originally developed by NASA is now uncovering centuries-old rock art, invisible to the naked eye, by manipulating colors in photographs.
OM System PEN announced, now available to order
The camera is now listed for pre-order at B&H Photo, Amazon, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt, confirming earlier leaks and listings.
OM System's 14-42mm kit lens is now splashproof
The renewed M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III, launched alongside the PEN, is splash-resistant, focuses closer, and covers a 28-84mm equivalent range.
'The Otherworld Is Home' explores identity and spiritual passage
Marquette University's Haggerty Museum of Art hosts free exhibitions spanning centuries and continents, exploring personal reclamation, cultural identity, and spiritual passage.
Tested: Sigma's new full-frame compact all-rounder, 20-60mm
Fstoppers reviews Sigma's new zoom, designed as a single lens that can stay mounted most of the time—ideal for travel, hiking, and street photography.
OM System PEN review: a throwback, for better and worse
DPReview calls the new PEN "somewhat throwback"—a design echoing the classic PEN style, with the perks and trade-offs that come with it.
Nikon may have more new cameras coming than expected
An unidentified new camera has been registered in China, bringing the recent tally to three models—suggesting Nikon may have more launches planned than previously thought.