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Yashica Tank compact digital camera in sky blue Yashica Tank: A $100 Retro Digital Compact Camera That Fits in Your Palm 3 hours ago 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.
Julile I, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2016 — from Zanele Muholi's Somnyama Ngonyama series. Courtesy Hasselblad Foundation. Zanele Muholi Wins 2026 Hasselblad Award – Photography’s Biggest Prize ($218K) 3 hours ago South African visual activist Zanele Muholi has been named the 2026 Hasselblad Award laureate, receiving SEK 2,000,000 (~$218,000), a gold medal, and a solo exhibition at the Hasselblad Center in Gothenburg.
Samyang AF 200mm f/1.8 FE OIS lens mockup from CP+ 2026 Samyang 200mm f/1.8: The Fastest 200mm AF Lens Ever Is Being Developed for Mirrorless 15 hours ago Samyang showed a 200mm f/1.8 FE OIS prototype at CP+ 2026 - the fastest 200mm autofocus lens ever designed for mirrorless. Here is everything we know about the Schneider Kreuznach collaboration lens.
Polaroid instant camera - the iconic brand is making a comeback under new leadership Polaroid’s Comeback: CEO Interview at CP+ 2026 Reveals Revival Strategy 20 hours ago Polaroid CEO Dan Dossa discusses the brand's revival at CP+ 2026, from factory investments to Gen Z appeal, and how the iconic instant camera maker is challenging Fujifilm Instax's market dominance.
Nick Ut and his Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph The Terror of War (1972) - at the center of a lawsuit against Netflix Nick Ut Sues Netflix Over Napalm Girl Documentary – Why It Matters for Every Photographer 20 hours ago Photojournalist Nick Ut has filed a criminal defamation lawsuit in France against Netflix and the VII Foundation over The Stringer documentary, which claims he did not take the iconic 1972 Napalm Girl photograph. The case raises critical questions about photographer attribution in the modern era.
Fujifilm X100V compact camera - compact cameras outsold DSLRs nearly 5-to-1 in January 2026 CIPA data Compact Cameras Outsold DSLRs 5-to-1 in January: What the CIPA Data Reveals 1 day ago 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.

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Drone instructor let's his drone take off on a cliff showing the ocean in the background. Drone Mastery Course: A Comprehensive Review An in-depth review of the Drone Mastery course by iPhone Photography School. Covering 46 video lessons on DJI drone photography, cinematic video techniques, flight safety, and editing — updated for the latest DJI models including Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, and Mavic 3 Pro.
Camera settings cheat sheet - visual guide showing aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus mode settings on a mirrorless camera Camera Settings Cheat Sheet (With Printable Quick Reference) A complete camera settings cheat sheet covering aperture, shutter speed, ISO, shooting modes, white balance, and focus modes. Includes printable infographics and recommended settings for 10 common photography scenarios from portraits to wildlife.
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