Here's your latest photography news roundup — the biggest stories from around the world, translated and curated for you.
CMOS Inventor Eric Fossum Helps Explain LOFIC
Professor Eric Fossum, one of the inventors of the CMOS sensor, teamed up with DPReview to explain LOFIC, the latest innovation in image sensor design and a key step forward for sensor technology.
Zack Snyder's 'The Last Photograph' Is Getting Destroyed by Critics
Snyder's long-awaited passion project centered on photography has premiered to sharply divided, mostly negative reviews.
The Six-Phase Editing Order That Fixes Most Beginner Mistakes
Editing only accounts for about 20% of a photo's final result — the other 80% comes from the in-camera capture. This piece lays out a six-step editing order to fix common beginner mistakes.
Escura's $60 Instant Print-Inspired Toy Camera Gets a Dramatic Redesign
Escura's InstantSnap.novo reworks its original $50 instant-photo-shaped toy camera, arriving after Godox's similar C100 model drew heavy criticism. The new $60 version promises a bolder look.
Three Silver APS-C Lenses That Punch Above Their Price on Fujifilm
Viltrox launched three silver APS-C lenses for Fujifilm — 9mm f/2.8, 15mm f/1.7, and 25mm f/1.7 — filling focal length/aperture gaps Fujifilm's own lineup doesn't cover. Great picks for street and travel shooters.
Capture One's Latest Update Includes Automatic Culling and More Canon Support
The newest Capture One version adds AI-powered automatic photo culling during tethered shooting, plus expanded second-gen wireless tethering support for two more Canon models.
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Review: A Great Camera In a Polarizing Package
The new EOS R8 II sports a bolder, more angular design that will split opinions — but it keeps the same enjoyable handling as the original R8, which is a good thing.
Canon EOS R8 II Camera Officially Announced
Canon has officially unveiled the EOS R8 Mark II, now available for preorder at B&H, WEX, and Foto Erhardt, alongside the new Speedlite EL-5 (v2) flash.
This Is One of the Largest Images James Webb Has Ever Captured
Astronomers used one of JWST's largest-ever images to study the young star-forming region IC 348, spotting tiny, faint brown dwarfs hidden among newborn stars.
Please No Photos! A Short Film Focuses on Tourists' Obsession with Capturing the Moment
A Colossal short film humorously critiques how cameras and phones have become a barrier between tourists and the moments they're trying to experience.
Astronaut Jessica Meir Photographed a Purple Aurora From 255 Miles Up With a Nikon Z9
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a green-and-purple aurora over Kyrgyzstan from the ISS on September 7, using a Nikon Z9 at 15mm — city lights from Central Asia glowing below.
Ricoh's Limited 30th Anniversary Edition GR IV Is Coming in October
Ricoh has announced a limited anniversary edition of the GR IV, marking 30 years of the GR series, launching in October. Pricing and full specs are still unannounced.
Canon's Radically Redesigned EOS R8 II Has IBIS, 4Kp60, and an AF Joystick
Aimed at beginners and enthusiasts alike, the new full-frame mirrorless EOS R8 II adds in-body stabilization, 4K60 video, and a dedicated AF joystick.
DJI, Insta360 and GoPro Are Coming for Each Other's Customers
As 360° cameras, 8K video, and creator-focused features reshape the action-cam market, DJI, Insta360, and GoPro are increasingly competing on each other's turf.
Canon's EOS R8 Mark II Shoots up to 40 fps and Adds In-Body Stabilization for Less Than $2,000
This 24.2MP full-frame mirrorless camera gains 5-axis in-body stabilization while keeping its 40fps electronic shutter burst speed. Available late October at $1,899 body-only.
Sony Unveils Two New Compact Lenses: FE 600mm f/6.3 and 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS
Sony has officially launched two compact telephoto lenses in its GM lineup, both lightweight and easy to handle. Already up for preorder at major retailers.
The Legacy of Colonialism Haunts Hew Locke's Era-Defying Flotilla
Artist Hew Locke's latest work — a fleet of ships spanning eras — explores how people, capital, and ideas move globally, reflecting on colonialism's lasting legacy.
Canon EOS R8 II Review: New Design, Major Fixes but Frustrations Remain
DPReview's take on Canon's updated entry-level full-frame camera: notable improvements over its predecessor, but a few lingering frustrations.
Yeti Doesn't Just Have Coolers, It Also Makes Protective Cases for Camera Gear
Best known for coolers, Yeti expands into gear protection with three new hard cases — Loadout GoBox 8, GoBox 10, and GoBox 20 — built for photographers and videographers.
How Monumental Environmental Works by Meg Webster Cultivate Reconnection
Meg Webster's interdisciplinary environmental art advocates for reconnecting with nature. This piece explores her artistic journey and vision.