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10/15/2026

Here's your latest roundup of photography news from around the world 📸
221 Camera Obscuras in One Giant Inflatable Installation
Pneuhaus studio's "Compound Camera 3" invites visitors to step inside a glowing chamber made of 221 camera obscuras, turning the outside world into a shared, immersive visual experience projected right onto the structure's walls.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/10/pneuhaus-compound-camera-3-inflatable-installation/
Tamron Launches 16-50mm f/2.8 — A Pro Zoom at an Entry-Level Price
Tamron's new 16-50mm F2.8 Di III-A VXD (Model B091) is a fast, compact APS-C zoom built to replace bulky kit lenses, priced under $550 and available for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm mounts. Reviewers call it proof that third-party makers keep filling the gaps left by major brands for crop-sensor shooters.
https://petapixel.com/2026/10/13/tamron-16-50mm-f-2-8-a-review-pro-level-zoom-at-an-entry-level-price/
https://www.dpreview.com/news/tamrons-16-50mm-f2-8-is-a-fast-sub-550-kit-lens-replacement-for-every-aps-c-system/
https://petapixel.com/2026/10/13/tamron-16-50mm-f-2-8-a-lens-gives-aps-c-photographers-cause-to-celebrate/
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Winners Announced
Italian photographer Federico Veronesi took the top prize with "The Aftermath," a haunting black-and-white image of a mother elephant carrying her dead calf. The full winners' gallery showcases striking moments from the natural world and its complex relationship with humans.
https://www.diyphotography.net/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-winners/
https://petapixel.com/2026/10/13/powerful-photo-of-a-mother-elephant-carrying-dead-calf-wins-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year/
https://www.dpreview.com/photography/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-winners/
TTartisan AF 24mm f/3.8 — A $99 Full-Frame Pancake Lens
TTartisan has officially announced this ultra-thin, lightweight pancake lens with an 84° field of view and fixed f/3.8 aperture. Preorders are open now at B&H Photo and TTartisan's store (discount code: RUMORS).
https://photorumors.com/2026/10/13/ttartisan-af-24mm-f-3-8-mini-full-frame-pancake-lens-officially-announced-99/
Getty Images Files for Bankruptcy, Going Private Again
Getty Images has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will begin a fast, pre-planned restructuring process in the coming weeks, returning the company to private ownership.
https://www.diyphotography.net/getty-images-files-for-bankruptcy-going-private-again/
Why Fujifilm Survived the Digital Apocalypse That Killed Kodak
Unlike Kodak, which stayed trapped by its film-era success and went bankrupt in 2012, Fujifilm diversified — applying its chemical film know-how (like anti-yellowing tech) to new fields, including anti-aging cosmetics such as its Astalift cream.
https://fstoppers.com/business/why-fujifilm-survived-digital-apocalypse-killed-kodak-904196?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_articles
Fujifilm Unveils the Instax Square 2
The new instant camera adds a mood switch for quickly changing a photo's look, plus a new "Soft Haze" film for a dreamier aesthetic. It also brings a sleeker design and more subdued color options to the iconic Square lineup.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/the-instax-square-2-gives-instant-film-shooters-a-switch-to-change-the-mood/
https://petapixel.com/2026/10/13/fujifilms-instax-square-lineup-gets-a-well-rounded-moodier-new-camera/
'Arcana Borealis' Explores Spirituality and Nordic Artist Communities
Helsinki's Ateneum Art Museum presents "Arcana Borealis — Northern Women and Esotericism," a fresh look at modern art through the lens of spirituality and the bonds between Nordic women artists.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/10/arcana-borealis-modern-art-spirituality-esotercism-women-artists/
AstrHori's 8mm f/2.4 Circular Fisheye Coming Soon for Medium Format
Built for GFX/XCD mounts, this new fisheye lens offers an ultra-wide 220° field of view, weighs just 517g, and will cost $398. Preorders open soon at AstrHori's site and B&H Photo.
https://photorumors.com/2026/10/13/astrhori-kf-8mm-f-2-4-medium-format-circular-fisheye-lens-for-gfx-xcd-mount-officially-announced/
Yeti's New Roller Case Protects Your Gear No Matter What
The Loadout GoBox 28 is Yeti's answer to protective camera cases, positioned as a direct rival to Pelican's popular Protector 1510.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/yeti-loadout-gobox-28-hard-case-camera/
OM SYSTEM's Solution for Frozen Fingers
OM SYSTEM teamed up with Foxfire to design special cold-weather gloves with fold-back flaps for finger access, a lens cap pocket, and room for hand warmers, so photographers can shoot without fully exposing their hands.
https://www.diyphotography.net/om-system-octa-mitten-gloves/
Hundreds of Photo Tips — Last Day to Grab This Bundle
Today's the final day to access one of this year's most valuable photography education bundles. It comes at a price, but the content packed inside is worth it.
https://fstoppers.com/hundreds-photo-tips-905043?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_articles
Meet the Lap Easel, a Portable Creative Companion
This clever adjustable easel works comfortably on your lap or a table, making it an ideal portable tool for drawing or painting anywhere.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/10/bill-groot-lap-easel/
Hera Spots Didymos for the First Time
The European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft has photographed its final destination, the Didymos asteroid system, for the first time — though from this distance, it still appears smaller than a single pixel.
https://www.diyphotography.net/hera-spots-didymos-for-the-first-time-but-it-is-smaller-than-a-pixel/
Woodland Photography Is Hard — But Does It Have to Be?
A seascape photographer reflects on why forest photography feels so much harder than shooting the coast, where rocks, waves, and light compose themselves more readily. The article digs into how to crack the code of the woods.
https://fstoppers.com/landscapes/woodland-photography-hard-does-it-have-be-904784?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_articles
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