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Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro released for Fuji X and Nikon F
Venus Optics has released Fuji X and Nikon F versions of the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x ultra-macro lens, already available for preorder at B&H and the Laowa online store. It's the brand's first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X mount, with a compact, versatile design suited for macro, telephoto, portrait, wildlife, and travel photography.
Do you really need a full-frame camera for wedding photography?
Wedding photographer John Branch has worked for years with smaller-than-full-frame cameras, proving that a professional wedding kit can be built without that standard. His lens choices offer a different approach from the industry's full-frame norm.
OM System also releases the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens with the new PEN camera
Alongside the new PEN camera, OM System launched the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III, a 28-84mm equivalent lens with a compact, splash- and dust-resistant design (IPX1). It offers a 13cm minimum focus distance, 0.53x magnification, and focus stacking support. Already available for preorder at B&H Photo, Amazon, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt.
Open gate or 40 megapixels: picking between the X-M5 and X-E5
The Fujifilm X-M5 and X-E5 look like related cameras, but the price gap between them reaches about $1000. The article compares the shooting experience of both, asking how much the higher resolution and premium build of the pricier model really matter.
NASA and ESA satellites capture the Anak Krakatau eruption from space
Satellites captured the eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano, which began on September 4 and sent ash and volcanic gases over the Sunda Strait. The eruption continued for several days, documented in images taken from orbit.
From Tri-X to Nikon Z9: inside a lifelong sports photographer's camera bag
James Fawcette has been photographing sports since middle school, a long journey from Kodak Tri-X film to today's Nikon Z9. Throughout his career he's captured moments from professional tennis and created distinctive photo-illustrations.
The beautiful iPhone Duo has serious camera compromises
Apple's new iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, brings an attractive design but clear compromises in the camera department. It's described as a "48MP Dual Fusion camera system" with only two rear cameras, compared to three on the iPhone 18 Pro. As with other foldables on the market, it confirms that — for now — users can't have both a foldable design and the full camera performance of classic models.
Shooting and processing black-and-white film off-grid in Scotland
A photographer traveled through Scotland to shoot black-and-white film — and went further, developing and scanning the rolls on the spot, inside a van converted into an improvised darkroom with blackout curtains and red lights. It's an example of total commitment to the process, far from the comfort of a studio or home.
Insta360 launches Luna Pro gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica
Insta360 has officially launched the Luna Pro gimbal camera, the newest addition to the Luna line, developed in collaboration with Leica. It's aimed at lifestyle and everyday vlogging creators, and is already available for preorder on Amazon, B&H Photo, and the Insta360 store.
Photoshop's new edge tool costs 20 credits every time you click it
Adobe added a new tool, Refine Edge, to the Photoshop beta, which automatically cleans up blurry edges left after cutting out a subject and placing it on a new background. Each use costs 20 generative credits, so it's only worth it if the result beats manual retouching.
Symmetry and biomorphic forms characterize Roberta Gentry's sensual paintings
Artist Roberta Gentry explores the relationship between the built and the natural through abstract paintings with biomorphic, symmetrical forms. Her sensual works emphasize the balance between the organic and the structured.
SmallRig wants to turn your iPhone 18 Pro into a cinema camera
SmallRig launched two modular cage kits for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, built around its SR-MicroSlide accessory system, designed to turn the phone into a more serious filming setup with a more professional video workflow.
25 years after the world's deadliest terror attack, photographers recall 9/11
PetaPixel looks back, 25 years on, at the most photographed event in history — the terrorist attack that killed nearly 3,000 people and injured many more. The death toll keeps rising as people continue to die from attack-related illnesses.
25 years after 9/11: the flag photos that gave me my voice as a photographer
A photographer looks back, 25 years later, on a series of images of American flags photographed in New York after the September 11 attacks. He says the project was a defining moment in his career, helping him find his artistic voice.
New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing modular, tactical tripod system
3 Legged Thing launched a new modular, tactical tripod system on Kickstarter, where nearly every component (legs, caps, plates, rings) is interchangeable. The campaign has already raised $63,256, far surpassing its $13,499 goal, with 27 days still to go.
Autofocus turns 50 in 2027, and the camera that started it was a Konica
In 2027, autofocus will turn 50, an anniversary tied to Camera Day, celebrated in Japan on November 30. The date commemorates the 1977 launch of the Konica C35 AF, the first mass-produced autofocus camera, whose mechanism was developed by a Minneapolis company specializing in thermostats, industrial controls, and defense electronics.
Sara Anstis' soft pastels summon mythology, dreams, and the Renaissance
Artist Sara Anstis opened the exhibition "Pastels" at Olney Gleason gallery in New York, presenting soft pastel works inspired by mythology, dreams, and Renaissance painting, exploring a dreamlike aesthetic full of historical references and delicate symbolism.
When technical knowledge gets in the way of a good photograph
Photographer Martin Castein argues that while knowing your camera is essential, too much focus on technical aspects can become a distraction from composition, light, and capturing the moment. Technique should remain a tool, not the ultimate goal.
Atomos' new Shinobi 7 II is its brightest Shinobi monitor yet
Atomos unveiled the new Shinobi 7 II monitor at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, the brightest model in the Shinobi lineup so far.
The king of slow-motion has done deep dives on shutters, flashes and more
Gavin Free, known as "the king of slow-motion," has produced detailed videos showing how camera components — shutters, flashes, and more — work at speeds the human eye can't normally perceive, offering a unique look inside camera mechanics in super slow-motion.