Here's the latest photography news roundup — a mix of gear, gallery, and creative stories from around the world.
'The Department of Objects' Brings the Charm of Sleep-Away Camp to Chicago
Artists Wyatt Hersey, Melissa Lakey, Esther Pearl Watson, and Anna Valdez joined Joy Machine gallery for five days at Camp Wandawega in frigid conditions. The experience became "The Department of Objects," bringing summer camp charm to Chicago.
Vivo's Mid-Range V80 Smartphone Has Impressive Zeiss-Engineered Cameras
Vivo launched the V80, a mid-range smartphone featuring a camera system co-developed with Zeiss, promising impressive photo performance for its price segment.
Revisit Claes Oldenburg's Seminal 'Six Themes' 50 Years After Its Debut
Paula Cooper Gallery marks 50 years since Claes Oldenburg's "Six Themes" debuted, revisiting the artist's iconic sculptures and celebrating their lasting impact on contemporary art.
Pearla Revela Edits RAW Photos and Videos With a Single Set of Tools
Swiss developer Pearla Mostra (formerly House of Mars) launched Pearla Revela, a new post-production app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The RAW processor offers cataloging, node-based non-destructive editing, search tools, compositing, and export — all in one toolset for photo and video.
New Aerial Category Produces Top Winner at 2026 Epson Pano Awards
Spain's Daniel Viñé Garcia won Open Photographer of the Year at the Epson Pano Awards 2026, also topping the new Open Aerial category introduced this year. The contest drew nearly 4,084 photos from 93 countries, up about 20% from last year.
DxO ViewPoint 6 Fixes Photographers' Geometry Problems
DxO released ViewPoint 6, the latest version of its perspective correction software, calling it its "most accurate version yet" thanks to new AI-based masking technology that helps fix geometry issues in images.
Comparing Peak Design's Travel and Pro Tripods: Which One Is For You?
Peak Design expanded its tripod lineup with three new Pro models alongside its well-known Travel Tripod. This article compares both lines to highlight their differences and ideal use cases.
Insta360 Is Making Its Antigravity A1 Drone Way Cheaper — With a Catch
Insta360 launched a Follow Me bundle for its Antigravity A1 drone, making 360° self-filming from the air much more affordable. However, the included battery pushes the drone over standard weight limits, which may trigger extra usage restrictions.
Building Our Very Own Frankencameras | The PetaPixel Podcast
In this episode, the team is joined by technical editor Jeremy Gray for an unusual challenge: building "Frankencameras" from a limited set of parts. Each participant's choices reveal what features they consider essential in a camera.
DxO ViewPoint 6 Adds Direct Raw Support and More Precise Local Corrections
DxO's ViewPoint 6 now supports Raw files directly, no pre-processing needed. The update also brings smarter subject selection and a finer grid for local distortion corrections.
The Great Tripod Debate: Twist Locks or Lever Locks?
Tripods typically come with twist locks or lever locks, each with its own pros and cons. The author generally prefers twist locks, like those on the Robus RC-5570, but warns they must be tightened carefully to avoid slipping.
Is the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L Really the King of Portrait Lenses?
Canon's RF 85mm f/1.2L USM is often called the ultimate portrait lens for its sharpness, flattering perspective, and strong background blur. This article suggests checking that reputation against real shooting conditions and actual aperture use before investing.
Fujifilm Launches instax SQUARE 2 Instant Camera
Fujifilm unveiled the instax SQUARE 2, featuring a new Mood Filter Switch for in-camera creative effects. The company also introduces Soft Haze film, both arriving in the UK by late October 2026.
The Most Important Camera Setting You're Not Using
Modern cameras have thousands of settings, but few are truly useful across genres. The article pushes back on overused "game-changing" marketing claims, and instead points to one simple, overlooked setting worth using.
UREVO Helps You Move Indoors and Maintain Your Fitness While Autumn Temperatures Drop
As colder weather pushes activities indoors, UREVO offers smart walking pads CyberPad for Office and Foldimax 5L to help keep up daily step counts at home or the office. Both feature auto-incline and app-based workout tracking.
Fujifilm Is Spending $20 Million to Make More Instax Film
Fujifilm is investing $20 million to expand Instax film production in Japan, aiming to boost output by 20% by spring 2028.
New iPhone Camera App Makes You Wait to See Your Photos
Mexican documentary photographer Dennis Berti launched WorthWait, an iPhone camera app that recreates the disposable camera experience by removing instant preview and making users wait to see their shots.
Dozens of Sculptures Dot Bondi Beach in the 2026 Sculpture by the Sea Exhibition
Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach once again hosts Sculpture by the Sea 2026, the world's largest free public sculpture exhibition. Dozens of works line the coastal walk, turning it into an open-air gallery.
Lightroom's AI Can Open Closed Eyes and Expand Your Photos
Adobe added new AI tools to Lightroom Mobile that fix closed eyes in photos and extend images beyond their original frame, giving users more flexible compositions right from the app.
KEH's Overstock Sale Returns, Offering Up to 10% Off Nearly 2,000 Products
KEH's Overstock sale is back, offering up to 10% off nearly 2,000 items — a great chance to save on used cameras, lenses, and accessories.