Here's your latest photography news roundup — lots of Sigma FP2 coverage, fresh glass, and some cosmic inspiration along the way 📸
NASA's Chandra Observatory Reveals a Giant Cosmic "Treble Clef"
Astronomers have spotted a massive radio structure shaped like a treble clef using data from NASA's Chandra Observatory. It formed from two separate events millions of years apart, including an explosion from a cosmic source.
Wangari Mathenge's Vibrant Paintings Tap into Kenya's Paradigm Shift in the 1960s
Nairobi-born artist Wangari Mathenge explores Kenya's recent past in "Re-membering," a series focused on the country's 1960s paradigm shifts. Vibrant colors bring a defining era of national identity back into focus.
Blackmagic Design Raises Prices as AI Boom Drives Up Memory Costs
Blackmagic Design has hiked prices on 36 products as DRAM, flash, and SSD costs climb due to surging demand from AI data centers. The company points directly to the AI spending boom as the main driver.
Neurapix Flow Sends Finished Photos to Lightroom in Seconds
Neurapix Flow imports photos straight into Lightroom Classic via Wi-Fi or SD card. AI automatically edits each image to match the photographer's own style, delivering processed shots in seconds.
Come With Me to the Sigma FP2 Launch Event in NYC
A look inside Sigma's launch event at the Balloon Museum in NYC's South Street Seaport for the new Sigma FP2, a compact full-frame camera blending stills and pro cinema production. The event featured a creator panel and a hands-on shooting session for press.
Sigma FP2: everything is better for the second-gen modular mirrorless camera
Sigma has launched the FP2, the second generation of its ultra-compact modular full-frame mirrorless system — still the smallest full-frame interchangeable-lens camera around. Sigma says it kept everything special about the original fp while improving nearly every aspect.
Sigma FP2 Review: The Brick with a Heart of Gold
Sigma's ergonomics remain divisive — the reviewer admits past struggles with the brand's unusual body designs, citing awkward handling, rigid menus, and bold layout choices. Still, the FP2 reportedly hides real qualities beneath the quirks.
Sigma launches a new line of compact, vintage-style lenses focused on character over sharpness
Sigma debuts a new compact lens line with vintage-inspired design, prioritizing image character over clinical sharpness. The first model is the 50mm F1.4 CL DG Contemporary for full-frame.
Ibrahim Said Nods to Ancient Islamic and Egyptian Pottery Traditions in 'Shaping Time'
Artist Ibrahim Said presents his solo show "Shaping Time" at Yossi Milo gallery, reinterpreting ancient Islamic and Egyptian ceramic traditions through a contemporary lens — blending traditional craft with modern artistic vision.
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Blends Vintage Aesthetics With Innovative Design
Sigma's new 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary kicks off a premium compact prime line focused on retro aesthetics over optical perfection. Despite the vintage look, its optical design pushes boundaries with innovative solutions.
Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max puts 200MP sensors behind all three rear cameras
Oppo's new Find X10 Pro Max packs three 200MP rear sensors, plus 8K video recording and an open-gate shooting mode.
The Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 lens will be available also for E/X/Z/L/RF mounts
Thypoch's 24-50mm f/2.8 — the first Chinese full-frame autofocus zoom with constant aperture — is expanding beyond its E-mount launch to X, Z, L, and RF mounts. A test page for the new versions has already surfaced online.
Insta360 Mic: A New Iteration to Combat Rising Storage Costs
Insta360's new wireless Mic promises high audio quality at a friendlier price. The key change: recordings now save to a user-supplied microSD card instead of internal memory, cutting production costs.
Upcoming Fujifilm announcements: X-T6 camera and XF 50-140mm f/2.8 II lens
Fujifilm is reportedly prepping the X-T6 alongside an XF 50-140mm f/2.8 II lens. Rumors point to AI-enhanced AF, the new X-Processor 6, a bigger battery, redesigned controls, faster Wi-Fi 6, improved video features, and possibly a faster-readout sensor.
Sigma Says the Compact, Modular FP2 Is the Ultimate Hybrid Camera
The FP2 succeeds 2019's fp, keeping the ultra-compact modular design with a refreshed name and new features. Megapixel count stays the same, but Sigma is billing it as the ultimate hybrid camera.
Leica Introduces a Carbon Fiber-Clad Formula 1® Edition of The Q3 43 for $9,950
Leica unveils a carbon fiber Q3 43 Formula 1® special edition priced at $9,950, via an unusual motorsport partnership. Whether this version is actually lighter than the standard Q3 43 remains to be seen.
Why this Sigma fp photographer prefers film-era lenses on his digital cameras
Photographer Travis Butler pairs the Sigma fp with vintage film-era lenses, shooting locations like Red Rock Canyon and the Straits of Mackinac. His experience offers insight into mixing classic glass with modern digital tech.
Apple's iPhone Duo Case Has Adhesives and That's Actually Normal
Apple's official "iPhone Duo Case" for its new foldable iPhone Duo has sparked online debate over its adhesive fixing method. While new for Apple, adhesive cases are standard practice for foldable phones.
Lensbaby's New Omni Collections Create Wacky and Wild Photo Effects
Lensbaby launches Omni Color II and Omni Crystal II, continuing its Omni Filter System introduced seven years ago. The new filter sets let you dramatically transform photos and videos in-camera for even more creative effects.
Crepuscular Rays: Why These Beautiful Beams Happen and How to Be Standing There
Known as "god rays," crepuscular rays seem to fan out as they reach the ground, but they're actually nearly parallel — the same perspective illusion that makes railroad tracks appear to converge. The article breaks down the optics and how to time your shoot for this stunning light.