Here's your latest photography news roundup — a mix of gear announcements, industry drama, and inspiring stories from around the world.
Three Artists and Two Writers On Surrealist Painter Remedios Varo's Influence
Three artists and two writers discuss how Remedios Varo's surrealist paintings shaped their own creative work, in a piece supported by independent arts publication Colossal.
Our First Look at the Nikon Z5IIC, Filmed With the Camera Itself
Nikon has launched the Z5IIC, its most affordable full-frame camera yet, notably without an electronic viewfinder. The preview video was shot entirely with the camera itself, giving a real-world glimpse of its capabilities.
3 Features That Just Made The Leica Q3 More Enticing: An Experiential Review
Already a benchmark fixed-lens compact, the Leica Q3 recently got updates that make it even more appealing despite its age. This piece breaks down three new features boosting its appeal.
Nikon Z5IIC Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Announced
Nikon's new entry-level full-frame mirrorless packs a 24.5MP sensor and EXPEED 7 processor, with up to 7.5 stops of image stabilization and extended subject-detection autofocus.
Trump Shares Doctored Photo That Appears to Replace Official With Natalie Harp
President Trump shared a photo on Truth Social that experts agree was digitally altered — an official from the original image appears replaced by Natalie Harp in the shot alongside President Xi.
How to Actually Shoot a 50mm Lens on the Street
The 50mm is often a photographer's first prime, prized for its price and bokeh — but few truly learn to "see" at this focal length. Habits from 28mm or 35mm don't transfer automatically; street shooting at 50mm demands its own approach.
Sony Photography Awards 2027 Jury Revealed
As the Sony World Photography Awards reaches its 20th edition, organizers have announced the international jury and details of the associated exhibition, set for April 2027 at Somerset House.
SmallRig's New Super-Soft Video Light Unfolds In 15 Seconds
SmallRig and CineD's OrBrella FM 60B is a foldable 2-in-1 umbrella LED light designed for extremely diffuse, soft output — collapsing compactly and ready to use in just 15 seconds.
Photographer Jailed for Five Years After Scamming Family Out of $4.6M and Spending $200K on Taylor Swift Tickets
A photographer received a five-year federal sentence for scamming a family out of $4.6 million — $200,000 of which went toward Taylor Swift concert tickets.
ePHOTOzine Daily Theme Winners Week 3 September 2026
See the winning entries from ePHOTOzine's daily photo themes for the third week of September 2026, plus the standout image of the week.
The Specs Photographers Used to Sweat Don't Matter Anymore
The author reflects on how megapixels, autofocus, and dynamic range once dominated photographer conversations — but at a recent New York event, realized these specs barely register anymore as gear has matured.
Three Old Canon EF Lenses, One Used 6D, and a Search for Character
Retro image character doesn't come from the camera body — it comes from the lens. Using three old Canon EF lenses on a secondhand 6D, the author shows how cheap, older glass delivers a character no retro-styled body can replicate.
What's in My Camera Bag for Photographing Fall Color
A photographer shares the gear they rely on for autumn color shoots — from landscapes and wildlife to macro and video — with details on each pick to inspire your own fall kit.
People Had a Lot of Feelings About the Nikon Z5IIC
The DPReview team discusses Nikon's newest camera and the wave of strong community reactions and debate its launch has sparked.
NASA Captures Earth's Changing Seasons From a Million Miles Away
NASA released four images from its EPIC camera, over a million miles from Earth, capturing how the planet's tilt and changing seasons play out visually across the year.
The Milk Carton Kids: What Actually Happened to the Photographs That Haunted the 1980s
On October 5, 1986, the New York Times published a rare, honest accounting of the milk carton campaign: of billions of cartons circulated, only 107 missing children were found through photo recognition — just four thanks to the carton images themselves. This piece traces what really became of these iconic 1980s photographs.
Thanks to Nikon, Canon's Closed RF Mount Could Be Forced Open
Nikon sued lens maker Viltrox in China over its Z-mount IP, but the court ruled in Viltrox's favor this summer — a precedent that could pressure Canon, the only major brand with a fully closed mirrorless mount, to allow third-party RF lenses.
Leica x Lexar: Inside the Threads of Time Exhibition
Leica Gallery Amsterdam hosts "Threads of Time," a collaboration between kesi weaving artist Jingwei and photographer Jing Huang, in partnership with Lexar — blending traditional Chinese textile art with contemporary photography.
Photographer's Artistic 'Conversation' With Silk Weaver Practicing Ancient Chinese Art
A photographer documents the ancient Chinese art of kesi silk weaving through a visual "conversation" with the craftsman practicing it — a technique many Westerners recognize even if the name (pronounced "kooh-su") is unfamiliar.
Four Months With the Lumix L10 and Its Fixed Zoom Lens
The Panasonic Lumix L10 pairs a Micro Four Thirds sensor with a fixed zoom lens in a jacket-pocket-friendly body for $1,500. After four months of daily use, the author offers a far more grounded take than initial launch impressions.