📸 Fresh photography news roundup — here's what's happening in the world of photo and video gear
Sigma's Unique Lens, Another New Instax, and Stephen Wilkes on Printing
This week's PetaPixel Podcast welcomes photographer Stephen Wilkes, known for his "America in Detail" series, marking its 25th anniversary with a chat on printing. The team also covers a unique Sigma lens and a new Instax camera.
The Sigma FP2 isn't the easiest camera to figure out
DPReview's team digs into the Sigma FP2, a highly compact camera pitched at both photographers and videographers. They find it tricky to pin down exactly who it's for and how it's meant to be used.
Can a Four-Ink EcoTank Make Prints Worth Framing?
A four-ink EcoTank printer (dye-based colors plus one matte black) seems an odd pick for fine art prints. But refillable tanks make ink extremely cheap, offering an affordable way to experiment at home with papers and color profiles.
ESA's Hera Spacecraft Resolves Two Asteroids From 1000 km Away
ESA's Hera spacecraft has captured its first image showing asteroid Didymos and its smaller companion Dimorphos as two distinct objects, taken from roughly 1,000 km away.
Nikon Announces NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Sports Lens
Nikon unveils the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a pro sports lens with constant f/2.8 aperture and a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for extra reach. It's set to launch in November 2026.
Viltrox Completes Its f/1.4 Pro Trio with the New 35mm
Viltrox has launched the AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro for Sony E and Nikon Z — a weather-sealed full-frame lens with 16 elements, a voice-coil autofocus motor, and a declicked aperture ring for video work. Priced at $829, it joins the 50mm and 85mm Pro primes (all three together under $2,000). Preorders are open at B&H, Amazon, and Viltrox's own store — use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off direct purchases.
Sirui's First Swift Series Full-Frame Lenses — Just $149
Sirui debuts its Swift series, compact full-frame autofocus primes for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Leica L mounts, starting with 20mm f/2.4 and 40mm f/2.2 options. Pre-orders are live on Amazon and Sirui's store at $149 — use code RUMORS for an extra 5% off.
These Creepy Halloween Photos Date Back to the Mid-20th Century
Unusual archival photos from the 20th century show kids in Halloween costumes with a horror-movie aesthetic. Old as they are, the images still manage to stir up nostalgia — or outright nightmares.
November 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
The 2027 residency application season has kicked off, and Colossal has published its November 2026 roundup of open calls, residencies, and grants for artists. Check the full list and deadlines on their site.
Canon Warns Camera Prices Could Rise in 2027
Canon says camera prices may increase in 2027 if memory costs stay elevated. The company no longer expects relief next year, citing AI-driven demand pressure on supply, and plans to pass added costs to buyers. Canon isn't the only maker feeling the pinch.
Leica Opens New Flagship Store in London Mayfair
Leica has opened a four-floor flagship store with gallery space in London's Mayfair district. To mark the occasion, 14 units of the special-edition Leica M-A "King Nerd" will go on sale starting November 5.
Japan Is Getting Its First DJI x Hasselblad Retail Store
DJI and its Japanese distributor, Sekido Co., Ltd., are opening the country's first dual-concept DJI and Hasselblad flagship store in Tokyo this weekend — the first to bring both brands under one roof there.
Can the Google Pixel 11 Pro's AI Camera Coach Make You a Better Photographer?
Google is testing an AI-powered "Photo Coach" built into the Pixel 11 Pro's camera app, offering real-time tips to improve your shots. DIYPhotography put it to the test on the street to see if it can replace a real photography mentor — with mixed but interesting results.
Rare Leica BOX Prototype and Salgado Camera Up for Auction in Wetzlar
The Leitz Photographica Auction 49 in Wetzlar features over 400 rare photographic lots, including a unique 1950s Leica BOX prototype and the historic R6 used by Sebastião Salgado.
How Two Fluke Photos Revealed a Humpback Had Crossed the World
Two seemingly ordinary photos of a humpback whale's tail turned out to document the same animal: one taken by Natalia Botero-Acosta in 2013 off Colombia's Pacific coast, the other by Ekaterina Kalashnikova in 2022 near Zanzibar — 13,046 km apart, confirming one of the longest documented migrations of the species.
Escape into Gretchen Scherer's Maximalist Paintings of Palatial, Art-Filled Spaces
Gretchen Scherer paints maximalist interiors — homes, studios, and libraries overflowing with art — that seem to expand before the viewer's eyes, turning opulent domestic spaces into dense visual labyrinths.
Sony Fully Unveils Its Massive $80,000 Rialto 65 Cinema Sensor
Sony has officially introduced the Rialto 65, a large-format cinema sensor priced at $80,000, aimed at top-tier film productions seeking exceptional image quality.