Here's your latest photography news roundup — fresh gear, launches, and reads from around the world 📸
The best cameras for travel in late 2026
DPReview published a buying guide to the best travel cameras for late 2026, focusing on compact size, versatility and solid image quality, with several recommended models for this kind of use.
Four new Sirui lenses coming soon: 15mm f/1.6, 24mm f/1.4, 20mm f/2.4, and 40mm f/2.2
Sirui is preparing four new full-frame autofocus lenses for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L and Fujifilm X. The high-performance Aurora line gets the 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4, while the ultra-light Swift line adds the 20mm f/2.4 and 40mm f/2.2.
OM System PEN Arrives October 30, but Some Orders May Take Months
OM System confirmed its new PEN model launches October 30, 2026, but warns that high preorder demand could delay some camera and accessory shipments into spring 2027 or later. Buyers should factor this in before ordering.
Enhance Old, Low-Quality Footage and Photos: An All-in-One Workflow with VideoProc
VideoProc offers an all-in-one workflow for improving old or low-quality photo and video material — noisy low-light shots, 1080p DSLR footage viewed on a 4K timeline, or tightly cropped photos lacking detail for large prints.
The Psychology of Hating Photos of Yourself, Explained by the Mirror Problem
Most people struggle to recognize themselves in photos because they're used to their mirrored reflection, not the true image captured by a camera. This "mirror problem" explains why a photo can feel "off" even when everyone else looks normal.
The iPhone 18 Pro stops stacking frames when you set shutter speed manually, and it shows in low light
On the iPhone 18 Pro, switching to manual exposure fully disables Apple's frame-stacking noise reduction. The effect is especially visible in low light, and this trade-off wasn't mentioned in the phone's launch materials.
Yashica's New Pocket Camera Wants to Steal Your Phone's Job
Yashica launched the Crew, a pocket compact with a retractable 6x optical zoom lens and a 180-degree flip screen for selfies — built for travel and everyday shooting as a dedicated alternative to phone cameras.
The latest updates on the upcoming lenses from China
Chinese lens makers (Viltrox, TTartisan, 7artisans, Sirui, Thypoch and more) are offering discount codes, alongside news of four new Sirui lenses and the Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 for Leica M and Fujifilm X. An extended Black Friday 2025 deals list was also published.
How Getty's Bankruptcy Affects Photographers: Payments, Contracts, and Next Steps
Getty Images announced a restructuring agreement and plans to soon file a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy aimed at restructuring the business financially. Photographers working with Getty should watch for effects on payments and contracts.
Feeling Stuck? Here's How to Jumpstart Your Creativity in Photography
Many photographers go through creative blocks, burnout or fear of failure. This article offers practical approaches for creating the right conditions for creativity to return and flourish.
JWST Captures the Galaxy Behind the Most Distant Fast Radio Burst Yet
South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope detected a millisecond-long signal on March 4, 2024 — the most distant fast radio burst observed to date. The James Webb Space Telescope later captured an image of the galaxy it came from.
Inside Chicago's First Black-Owned Building Is Like Scenes from 'The Shining'
Architecture and interior photographer Barbara Karant documented the interiors of Chicago's Johnson Publishing Company building, the city's first Black-owned building, founded by John Harold Johnson during the Civil Rights Movement.
Pergear's $69 10mm f/5.6 II Pancake Fisheye Is the Cheapest Ways to Go Ultra-Wide
Pergear launched an updated 10mm f/5.6 II pancake fisheye for APS-C cameras at just $69. Built entirely from metal, it's one of the cheapest and most compact ways to try ultra-wide fisheye photography.
7 Travel Items That Make Life on the Road Easier With a Camera
Fstoppers highlights seven travel accessories designed to protect your gear and data when things go wrong, like lost or delayed luggage — small items that can mean the difference between a bad travel day and losing a shoot entirely.
Even Photographers Who Preordered the OM System PEN Might Wait Until Next Spring To Get It
The new OM System PEN starts shipping this week, but OMDS Japan warns that not everyone who preordered will get theirs right away — some may wait until next spring.
Lighting Chrome Golf Clubs Is Harder Than It Looks
Chrome golf clubs reflect everything around them, making lighting notoriously tricky. The solutions explored here also apply to watches, jewelry, cutlery and other chrome-finished objects.
Woman Claims Camera Repair Shop Stole Her Grandma's Rolleiflex
A Los Angeles woman accuses a camera repair shop of stealing or swapping her grandmother's inherited Rolleiflex sent in for service, sparking debate over trust in repair shops for valuable vintage gear.
Is the Lumix S 20mm f/2.5 Worth $498 if You Already Own the 20-60mm?
Panasonic's new Lumix S 20mm f/2.5 compact prime for L-mount overlaps in focal length with the 20-60mm kit zoom bundled with many Lumix cameras. At $498, it needs to prove real performance gains to justify the purchase.
Tamron's 16-50mm f/2.8 A Brings a Fast Zoom to Four APS-C Mounts From $529
Tamron announced the 16-50mm f/2.8 A, a constant-aperture standard zoom for mirrorless APS-C cameras, arriving October 29 for Sony E ($529) and Canon RF ($549), with Nikon Z and Fujifilm X versions coming later this year.
Godox A2 Adds Xenon Flash Power to Your Smartphone
Godox launched the A2, a compact xenon flash for smartphones with TTL and manual modes, high-speed sync up to 1/8000s, a bicolor LED light, and magnetic mounting for quick, convenient use.