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9/11/2026

Here's your latest photo news roundup 📸
NASA's Chandra Captures Mysterious X-Ray Objects in a Spiral Galaxy
New data offers fresh insight into energetic phenomena in M101, one of the most photographed spiral galaxies.
https://www.diyphotography.net/nasas-chandra-captures-mysterious-x-ray-objects-in-a-spiral-galaxy/
Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art Lens Announced
A full-frame portrait lens for E and L mounts, combining a fast F1.2 aperture with a compact 905g body and dual HLA autofocus.
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-85mm-f1-2-dg-art-lens-for-e-mount---l-mount-announced-37605
Apple's iPhone Duo Argues No Other Foldable Has Gotten It Right
Apple's first book-style foldable pairs a small outer screen with a generous 7.6-inch inner display.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/09/apples-iphone-duo-argues-no-other-foldable-has-gotten-it-right/
Karla Wong's Folkloric Portraits Conjure Mysterious Portals to Another World
A Chicago show of vibrant, folklore-inspired paintings blending portraiture with symbolic, dreamlike elements.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/karla-wong-surreal-paintings-intuit-chicago/
Pentax's Current DSLR Era Has Come to an End
The K-series DSLR generation wraps up, but Ricoh Imaging confirms a new DSLR generation is already in development.
https://www.diyphotography.net/pentax-dslr-era-over/
Happy iPhone day? Apple raised prices on its older iPhones too
The price hike isn't limited to the new iPhone 18 Pro — older models kept in the lineup now cost more too.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/happy-iphone-day-apple-raised-the-prices-of-its-older-iphones-too/
Sony 8-14mm f/3.5 G Lens Announced: First Full-Frame Fisheye Zoom G Lens for E-Mount
The long-rumored SEL814G is now available for preorder at retailers like B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo.
https://photorumors.com/2026/09/08/sony-8-14mm-f-3-5-fisheye-g-lens-announced-sonys-first-full-frame-fisheye-zoom-g-lens-for-e-mount/
Inside the Mexican Suitcase: Spanish Civil War Negatives Lost for 68 Years
In 2007, three boxes containing 126 rolls of film and about 4,500 negatives by Robert Capa, Gerda Taro and David "Chim" Seymour resurfaced at ICP New York.
https://fstoppers.com/originals/inside-mexican-suitcase-spanish-civil-war-negatives-lost-68-years-903865
Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG Contemporary: Compact Ultra-Wide Zoom
A lightweight full-frame zoom for L-mount and Sony E, featuring fast HLA autofocus and close-focusing ability.
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-20-60mm-f2-8-4-dg-contemporary--compact-ultra-wide-zoom-lens-for-full-frame-systems-37604
Hohem Eyepic Is a Pocket Gimbal Camera Built for Vertical 4K
A detachable camera with a three-axis gimbal, shooting native 4K at up to 60fps, aimed at social content creators.
https://www.diyphotography.net/hohem-eyepic-vertical-camera/
iPhone 18 Pro Has Apple's Fastest Lens Yet Thanks to Variable Aperture
The new flagship phones bring major camera upgrades, including Apple's first-ever variable aperture.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/09/iphone-18-pro-has-apples-fastest-lens-yet-thanks-to-variable-aperture/
Could a Kid Do It? The Wa Transforms Buildings into Childlike Drawings
The "A Kid Could Do It" series brings the joy and spontaneity of childhood drawing to everyday architecture.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/09/a-kid-could-do-it-the-wa-pfffestival-murals/
Why Dual Card Slots Exist, From an Editor Who Just Learned the Hard Way
A corrupted card cost an editor a full day of photos, even though the camera had an unused second slot.
https://www.dpreview.com/learn/why-dual-card-slots-exist-from-an-editor-who-just-learned-the-hard-way/
Apple Gives Photographers More Control With the iPhone 18 Pro
The new 48MP Fusion camera with variable aperture adds extensive manual controls, image authenticity features, an A20 Pro chip and iOS 27.
https://fstoppers.com/gear/apple-gives-photographers-more-control-iphone-18-pro-904550
This Is the Most Distant Galaxy Proto-Supercluster Ever Photographed
COSMOS-z3.1-A dates from when the Universe was under three billion years old, offering a rare glimpse of early galaxy clustering.
https://www.diyphotography.net/this-is-the-most-distant-galaxy-proto-supercluster-ever-photographed/
There Are 3,824 Comments on the FCC's Latest Drone Ban; Nearly 99% Oppose It
The FCC's proposal to ban certain "military-grade" foreign drones has drawn overwhelming public opposition.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/09/there-are-3824-comments-on-the-fccs-latest-drone-ban-nearly-99-of-them-oppose-it/
Apple's Folding Phone Is Here and It's Called the iPhone Duo
A "passport"-style vertical fold with a compact cover screen — Apple joins the foldable phone race.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/apples-folding-phone-is-here-and-its-called-the-iphone-duo/
Useful Camera and Tech Accessories and Tools You Can 3D Print Yourself
From mounts and adapters to gear protection — practical designs you can print at home instead of waiting for delivery.
https://fstoppers.com/diy/useful-camera-and-tech-accessories-and-tools-can-3d-print-yourself-904399
The iPhone 18 Pro Is Here, Complete with Variable Aperture and Manual Camera Controls
Unveiled at Apple's autumn event, the new models give users greater control over photos and video.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/one-of-the-new-iphone-18-pros-includes-a-new-camera-trick-a-moving-aperture/
A NASA Photo Processing Technique to Study Mars Has Discovered Ancient Art on Earth
A rock-art enthusiast applied a JPL-developed image processing method to reveal badly faded ancient cave paintings.
https://petapixel.com/2026/09/09/a-nasa-photo-processing-technique-to-study-mars-has-discovered-ancient-art-on-earth/
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