Photography News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news within the photography industry. Here we feature new photography gear announcements, creative conferences, and other interesting headlines related to the world of photography and filmmaking.

Ricoh is Developing the GR IVx

Ricoh has announced that it is developing the GR IVx, a variation on the GR IV that utilizes the same 25.7-megapixel sensor but is instead equipped with a 40mm equivalent lens.

Eastman Kodak Gets a UK Distributor for its Rebranded Films

Eastman Kodak's film distribution resurgence continues. The legendary Rochester-based Eastman Kodak and United Kingdom-based Dupli have announced that Dupli is now the official UK distributor of Eastman Kodak Film.

Meta Settles Child Harm Lawsuit With 29 States for Nearly $17 Billion

Meta has reached a nearly $17 billion settlement in an expansive, 29-state lawsuit concerning claims that Meta's Facebook and Instagram social media platforms were designed to get children addicted to using them and caused significant harm.

Security Camera Captures Mudslide Smashing Into Nepal-China Border Crossing

Security footage has captured the moment a mudslide swept away a border crossing between Nepal and China today (Wednesday).

Film Stills Photographer Reveals the Massive Blimp She Used to Muffle Her Camera

Blimps were once a type of inflatable aircraft that used to advertise companies like Goodyear. But as they have become less common, a new type of blimp has emerged: a camera blimp.

Satellite Images Show Manhattan-Sized Ice Island Breaking Away From Greenland Glacier

New satellite images show an ice island about the size of Manhattan breaking away from a Greenland glacier, marking the largest loss of floating ice there in over 10 years.

Bobcat Viciously Attacks World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Dramatic Camera Trap Photos

A remote camera has captured dramatic images of a bobcat viciously attacking the world's largest rattlesnake species in Florida -- a type of encounter that is rarely documented in the wild.

Miller Tripods is Closing Down After Nearly 80 Years of Business

Miller Tripods, the company that invented the fluid head for motion picture cameras back in 1946, has announced that it is closing down.

Instagram’s New Video Editing Tool Quickly Makes a First Draft

Instagram has launched a new feature called "First Draft" that automatically trims and edits clips to quickly make a base edit for a Reel.

Instagram CEO Denies Hiding How Few Teens Used Its ‘Take a Break’ Tool

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri denied that the platform concealed information about the low use its teen safety feature "Take a Break" in a landmark child-safety trial that could have significant consequences for Meta.

Apple Announces Its Most Powerful Mac Mini Yet

Apple has announced a new generation of its popular Mac mini series that comes with the brand new M6 chip as well as the M5 Pro chip.

Apple Unveils M6, its First 2-Nanometer Chip, and the Extremely Powerful M5 Ultra

Apple just surprisingly unveiled the brand-new M6 and M5 Ultra chips. They are debuting in new, more powerful Mac mini and Mac Studio desktop machines.

Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Jail in Bali for Filming Video During ‘Day of Silence’

A tourist has been sentenced to one year in jail over a video he filmed on Indonesia's "Day of Silence" while on vacation in Bali.

The ‘New’ Sony Xperia 10 VIII Is Basically the Same Phone At a Higher Price

Sony has announced the Xperia 10 VIII, its latest midrange smartphone. In many ways, it's a familiar phone to the redesigned Mark VII released last November. One key difference, though, is that it costs a lot more this time around.

Panasonic Refreshes Four Lenses, Including Three for Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic has announced four refreshed Lumix lenses, including three for Micro Four Thirds and one for its full-frame L-Mount Lumix S system.

Photographer Reveals How He Captured Tupac Shakur’s Final Moments

It's been nearly 30 years since Tupac Shakur was gunned down while driving through Las Vegas and almost anyone with an interest in one of the greatest rappers of all time has seen the famous photo of him inside the vehicle sitting next to Suge Knight, taken just moments before his death.

Photographer Linda McCartney Celebrated With USPS Stamp Collection

Photographer Linda McCartney will be honored by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with a series of postage stamps featuring her nature and still life photography.

UK’s Rarest Bird Nests Kept Secret to Keep Wildlife Photographers Away

The UK’s rarest bird of prey has successfully bred in a secret location for a second consecutive year to keep wildlife photographers away.

The Most Hilarious Bloopers From the Robot Games in China

The 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games are being held in Beijing this week, a competition that sees robots compete in track-and-field-style events.

Westcott’s Photography Wagon Both Hauls and Mounts Your Gear

Westcott has announced the Photography Wagon, a collapsible cart for photographers that features a patent-pending boom pole mounting system that allows it to both haul gear and act as a rolling light stand or tripod.

Pelican’s New Camera Backpack Bridges the Gap Between Bags and Hard Cases

Pelican's new bag, the PX35 Aegis 35L Creator Pack, is designed to bridge the gap between a traditional backpack and the hard cases the company is best known for.

Metabones Says its New EF-X Adapters Deliver Autofocus Performance Never Seen Before

After a long quiet period, Metabones is back with its second big announcement in just a couple of months. This time, Metabones unveiled refreshed versions of its EF-X Speed Boosters and Smart Adapters.

10 Years Later, Hasselblad’s Mirrorless Gamble Has Paid Off In a Huge Way

Hasselblad's latest financial statements offer further proof that it is a company in rebirth, and that Hasselblad's decision to join the mirrorless medium format market was exceptionally shrewd and well-timed.

Photographer Points His Lens At the Growing US Surveillance Camera Network

As debate intensifies over surveillance cameras, a photojournalist in Philadelphia has set out to document the omnipresent devices monitoring us.

Elusive Pallas’s Cat Recorded by Camera Traps in Iran

Camera traps set up by a wildlife photographer in Iran have captured the rarely seen Pallas's cat.

Nikon is Selling an Adorable Plushie Keychain of its Mascot

Nikon is releasing a cute plush keychain toy of its mascot Nikon-chan that is exclusively available in Japan.

Just How Good Are Moment’s T-Series II Lenses for iPhone?

I don’t usually reach for my iPhone Camera app for much beyond quick clips, social posts, and photos, and I’ve certainly never put any accessories or lenses on it. Then came the Moment T-Series II lens set, and now that very well might change.

Sony Is Utterly Dominating the Global Image Sensor Market

Alongside an in-depth digital camera market share breakdown, the annual Nikkei Industry Map also analyzes global market share for many other industries, including digital image sensors.

Speculation That EssilorLuxxotica Wants to Take Over Nikon Resurface

A business publication out of Japan has resurfaced speculation that the eyeglasses juggernaut EssilorLuxottica has an interest in buying out Nikon.

xAI Sues Photographer, Blaming Him for Sexual Images Created With Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI is suing a prominent Arkansas photographer accused of using Grok to turn photographs of his minor clients into sexually explicit images -- arguing that he is responsible for the resulting material.

Photos of ‘Cat in the Hat Serial Killer’ Are AI-Generated, Police Say

AI-generated pictures and videos purporting to show one of Dr. Seuss' characters as a serial killer have prompted police in the U.K. and Ireland to state that "Cat in the Hat was not in your driveway."

Celebrated Photographer Jay Maisel Dies at 95

Jay Maisel, the influential American photographer who was the subject of the 2018 documentary Jay Myself, has passed away.

Film Lab Robbed of Camera Gear After Suspects Smash Through Door With Garbage Cans

A film lab and camera store was burglarized overnight, with surveillance footage showing two people using garbage cans to smash their way into the store before filling them with stolen camera equipment.

Exhibition Uncovers Historical Photos From a Century of US Deportation Campaigns

A new exhibition chronicles photographs showing a century-long history of U.S. enforcement campaigns that targeted Mexican immigrants and American citizens alike.

The FCC Has Given Insta360 a Big Chance to Dethrone the Dominant DJI

According to the latest BCN Ranking in Japan, DJI made all 10 of the best-selling video cameras last month. Even by DJI's lofty standards, that level of dominance is absurd. In the US, this dominance is under threat from legal issues and competitors alike.

Using AI Slop to Sell Cameras Will Never Make Sense to Me

It's Saturday, and instead of enjoying the nice weather, I'm drawn to my computer to write the equivalent of a deep sigh. Two companies decided to publish generative AI slop this weekend designed to sell cameras, and I will never understand it.

‘Widow’s Bay’ Cinematographer Reveals How He Created The Show’s Distinctive Look

The cinematographer behind the acclaimed horror-comedy TV show Widow’s Bay has revealed how he created the series’ distinctive cinematic look.

It Looks Like HoverAir’s Flying Gimbal Camera Already Got Banned in the U.S.

The HoverAir Versa, which was announced in July, was advertised as the world's first "flying pocket camera." The first word in that description may have gotten the company caught up in a recent drone ban, as it appears to already be pulled for U.S. customers.