Here's your latest photography news roundup — from fresh gear announcements to award-winning shots and a few surprises along the way.
South Tyrol's Bunkers Shoulder WWII History in Vincenzo Pagliuca's Portraits
Photographer Vincenzo Pagliuca explores the unusual architecture of the Italian Alps, capturing South Tyrol's WWII-era bunkers. His portrait series transforms these abandoned military structures into visual subjects linking the mountain landscape to the region's historical memory.
The new Ricoh GR IV 30th anniversary edition camera kit is now available for pre-order
Ricoh's GR IV anniversary kit, marking 30 years of the GR series, is now open for pre-order at B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt. Limited to just 6,000 units worldwide, it features a dark silver shutter button and controls inspired by the original GR1.
Seven Controls on Your Mirrorless Camera Still Shaped by Cameras That Loaded Film
Many controls on today's mirrorless cameras — from shutter speed steps like 1/125 to various dials and buttons — trace their design back to the mechanical constraints of film cameras: gears, spring mechanisms, and film grain. The article shows how these conventions carried over into the digital era unchanged, becoming relics of a technology that no longer exists.
ePHOTOzine Daily Theme Winners Week 2 September 2026
Check out the winning photos from ePHOTOzine's daily themes for the second week of September 2026, including the standout image chosen as winner of the week.
Adorable Photos of the First New Cat Species Discovered in Over a Century
Ten years ago, biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz was contacted by a sanctuary in Bolivia that had received a "strange cat." Today it has been officially identified as a new species, Leopardus tilcayo — the first living feline species formally described and named in over a hundred years.
Camp Snap's screen-free 110D brings a 1970s film camera shape to digital for $75
Camp Snap has launched the 110D, a $75 digital camera that revives the classic shape of 1970s film cameras. It has no screen, designed for a simple, no-fuss shooting experience.
New: Panasonic announced a new LUMIX S 20mm f/2.5 compact prime lens for L-mount
Panasonic has announced a new compact LUMIX S 20mm f/2.5 prime lens for the Leica L mount. Pre-orders are already available at retailers including B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt.
Celestial "Shark" wins ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18
Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the winners of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 competition, with the 2026 grand prize going to a dark image depicting a shark-like celestial nebula. The contest continues to celebrate the year's most spectacular astronomical photography.
DJI Osmo 360 II Brings New 360 Imaging Capabilities, Built on 12 Years of Innovation
DJI has launched the Osmo 360 II, a 360° camera drawing on over 12 years of the company's imaging expertise. The new model inherits capabilities developed across previous generations of DJI's creative cameras, from Osmo 360 to Avata 360, adding new features for capturing panoramic content.
The 31 Out-of-this-World Winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Photographer Ali Alobaidly has won the Royal Observatory Greenwich ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 18 competition with his detailed, ethereal image of the Shark Nebula. The prize is £10,000, nearly $13,400, and his image is one of 31 winners in this year's edition.
Sony's FX5 Is Delayed as Company Rechecks Camera Before Launch
Sony has delayed the launch of its compact cinema camera, the FX5, as the company conducts additional quality checks before release. The manufacturer is also working to improve the manufacturing process for this model.
iPhone 18 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra: The key differences
A comparison piece examines three upcoming flagship smartphones: iPhone 18 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, highlighting their main differences.
What else is new?
Ricoh has shared more details on its GR IV 30th anniversary kit, a new Lailens 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M mount has appeared, and Leica has released firmware updates for the M10/M11. Meanwhile, a Nikkei report shows Sony's dominance in the global CMOS sensor market. Also: Fujifilm announced the Instax Mini Evo with video capability, launching in Japan and the US, and Adobe Creative Cloud Pro's 12-month subscription is discounted to $349.99.
The iPhone Aperture Controversy
The author's recent video about the variable aperture lens on the new iPhone 18 Pro became his most-watched video of the year, sparking heavy comments and controversy. In response to criticism, he followed up with practical outdoor tests to back up his original arguments.
Adobe Wants Photoshop and Premiere Elements to Do More of the Thinking for You
Adobe has released Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2027, integrating generative AI tools, natural language search, and an AI Assistant designed to simplify photo and video editing. The goal is for the apps to take over more technical decisions, making editing more accessible to everyday users.
Meta's Oversight Board Orders the Company to Remove Deepfake Videos From Facebook
Meta's Oversight Board has ordered the company to remove two AI-generated deepfake videos from Facebook, also calling for stricter measures to combat the spread of deepfake content on the platform.
This DPReview member uses a Sony a7CR to capture life's moments
DPReview community member Stefan Pfeffer captures everyday moments using a Sony a7CR. For him, simply experiencing a moment is reason enough to press the shutter, and his photos reflect this spontaneous approach.
GoPro Just Joined the Micro Four Thirds Club
GoPro has entered the Micro Four Thirds system with the launch of the Mission 1 Pro ILS, its first interchangeable-lens camera — a major shift from the fixed-lens action cameras the company is known for.
Upcoming Photo Exhibit Celebrates Your Greatest Fears
A photo gallery in the Boston metro area is preparing an exhibit dedicated to fears, taking the opposite approach of avoidance. Rather than ignoring them, the event aims to celebrate our fears through photography.
Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM sample gallery: a Montana field test of Sony's lightest 600mm prime
Sony has released the FE 600mm F6.3 GM, its lightest 600mm telephoto lens, field-tested in Montana on real wildlife subjects. The full sample gallery is available, including downloadable Raw files for those who want to examine image quality in detail.