Breaking news, industry updates, and timely stories from the photography world.
The Vivo X300 Ultra launches globally April 24 with dual 200MP Zeiss cameras, 4K/120fps Dolby Vision video, and optional 400mm telephoto lenses. European pre-orders start April 16 from €1,900. Reviewers are calling it the best camera phone of 2026.
The DJI Avata 360 is now available for purchase in the United States. Starting at $719, DJI’s first 360-degree FPV drone captures 8K/60fps spherical video through dual 1-inch sensors and offers a traditional 4K single-lens mode.
AI-generated “Artemis II” photos went viral within hours of the lunar flyby. Here’s what really happened, how the fakes fooled fact-checkers, and a six-point checklist every photographer should use before sharing a space image.
NASA’s Artemis II crew has sent back the first photos of Earth from deep space in 50+ years. Here’s every camera aboard — from Nikon D5 DSLRs to a last-minute Z9 and GoPros on the solar wings.
Topaz Labs releases five new AI models: Gaia 2 for animation upscaling, two faster Starlight video models for Pro users, Starlight 2.5 for making AI video look real, and True Detection for catching false resolution in photos.
Meta and EssilorLuxottica launch Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer and Scriber Optic Styles — prescription-first smart glasses with 12 MP camera, 3K video, 6-mic audio, and 8+ hour battery at $499.
Sony Semiconductor publicly listed the Nikon Z6III’s IMX820 sensor with a unique ‘CoW BI’ designation — Chip-on-Wafer copper hybrid bonding technology that explains the Z6III’s speed and hints at radical capabilities for the rumored Sony A7R VI.
Adobe’s Digital Negative (DNG) format has been published as ISO 12234-4:2026, making it the first internationally recognized raw image standard. Here’s what it means for Canon, Nikon, Sony holdouts and your archival workflow.
Canon’s long-rumored RF 300-600mm super-telephoto zoom may finally arrive before the FIFA World Cup 2026. Two versions are in play — a constant f/5.6 VCM with DO elements is the frontrunner.
At CP+ 2026, OM System reversed its previous stance on compact cameras. SVP Kazuhiro Togashi says the company is now actively monitoring the compact trend, and a new PEN camera is officially in development.
A trusted Pentax leaker says a new DSLR is coming in 2026, but Ricoh’s own leadership was still figuring out its DSLR strategy just months ago. Here’s what to realistically expect.
Eastman Kodak releases six new professional film stocks — Ektacolor Pro (color negative) and Ektapan (black-and-white) — completing its takeover of film distribution from Kodak Alaris. Same beloved emulsions, new branding, and potentially better pricing.
Vivo’s X300 Ultra Photography Edition Kit ships with 11 real camera accessories including 200mm and 400mm ZEISS teleconverter lenses, a 67mm ND filter, tripod mounts, a camera grip with hardware controls, and a cross-body strap. Launching March 30.
Sony unveils the Alpha 7 V with a partially stacked sensor, AI autofocus, 30fps burst shooting, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 120p video. Available now from $2,898.
Canon released firmware v1.8.0 for the EOS R7 on March 17, 2026. The update fixes two Err70 bugs, adds new aspect ratios for the RF-S7.8mm DUAL lens, and improves system stability. Here’s what each change means for R7 owners.
Fujifilm’s Yuji Igarashi confirms AF algorithm improvements are coming to 5th-gen X-series cameras via firmware, while a new processor will push future models even further.
T-Mobile is killing the last remaining unlimited Google Photos storage plan on March 31, 2026. Here’s what changed, how much storage photographers actually need, and the best alternatives for backing up your photo library.
Apple announced the MacBook Air M5 on March 3, 2026, with doubled base storage (512GB), a faster M5 chip with Neural Accelerator for AI editing, P3 wide-color display, and support for two external displays. Here’s what photographers need to know.
The iPhone 17e ($599) bets on one great 48MP sensor, while the Pixel 10 ($799) packs a triple camera with 5x optical zoom. We compare camera specs, night mode, computational photography, video, and AI features to help photographers choose.
CIPA’s January 2026 data confirms what we already knew: the DSLR era is over. Just 35,055 DSLRs shipped worldwide while compact cameras outsold them 5-to-1. Here’s the definitive data analysis with original infographics showing the complete picture.
Canon has officially discontinued the EOS 5D Mark IV, ending the legendary 5D DSLR line that began in 2005. The 5D series changed photography and filmmaking forever — here’s what it means for the industry.
From the $5 billion AI product photography market to 58% of photographers losing work to generative AI — the key statistics shaping photography in 2026.
DxO PureRAW 6 brings DeepPRIME XD3 to all cameras, Hi-Fi DNG compression, AI dust removal, and faster batch processing. Use exclusive code PHOTOWORKOUT for 15% off.
Canva launched Magic Layers, an AI feature that breaks flat images and AI-generated visuals into fully editable, multi-layered designs. Available now in public beta.
The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III successor is reportedly coming in 2026 with a fast constant aperture lens and new technology — but rumors say it won’t carry the Mark IV name.
Meta faces a class action lawsuit after employees viewed private footage from Ray-Ban smart glasses. Here’s what the case means for street photographers, consent laws, and the future of public photography.
Ricoh launches the GR IV Monochrome — a dedicated monochrome-sensor compact camera at $2,199.95. No Bayer filter means sharper detail and better low-light, but no color ever. How does it compare to the standard GR IV and the $7,790 Leica Q3 Monochrom?
Sigma just launched the 35mm f/1.4 II Art, Viltrox brought the 35mm f/1.2 Lab to Z-mount, and Nikon’s native 35mm f/1.4 holds steady at $600. Here’s how the three 35mm contenders compare on specs, price, and optical performance.
The Yashica Tank is a pocket-sized retro digital compact camera with a 12MP sensor, f/2.0 lens, 180-degree flip screen, and 4K video – all for roughly $100. Available in four colorways, it ships late March 2026.
CIPA’s January 2026 data shows compact cameras outsold DSLRs nearly 5-to-1, with 168,847 compact units shipped vs 35,055 DSLRs. Here’s what the numbers mean for the camera industry.
Apple’s new Studio Display XDR brings 2,304 mini-LED dimming zones, 2,000-nit HDR, Adobe RGB support, and 120Hz ProMotion to a 27-inch 5K monitor for $3,299. Here’s how it compares to the standard Studio Display, the discontinued Pro Display XDR, and third-party alternatives like the BenQ SW272U.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra introduces LOFIC sensor technology for single-exposure HDR and a 200MP variable zoom periscope. Here’s what these innovations actually mean for photographers.
Schneider-Kreuznach and Samyang reveal the AF 60-180mm f/2.8 at CP+ 2026 — a full-frame telephoto zoom with a unique 60mm wide end that no 70-200mm can match. Available for Sony E-mount and L-Mount.
