The new BLAZAR Talon 50mm T2. 1 1. 5x lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto (Click here). This is the world’s first 1. 5x Full Frame Autofocus anamorphic lens! E-mount camera and lens deals: Save big on Sony cameras/lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
Leica Gallery New York’s upcoming exhibition Ballet pulls back the curtain on one of the most demanding art forms, revealing the discipline, vulnerability, and devotion behind life in movement.
Tamron Americas has announced the winners of its third annual Photo and Video Contest. The competition invited photographers and filmmakers from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to enter their best photos and videos captured using Tamron lenses. [Read More]
PGYTech is crowdfunding the RetroVa Vintage Imaging Kit, which makes the iPhone "feel like a real camera" and gives it a 235mm focal length. [Read More]
It's become increasingly common for cameras to be able to capture Raw video without the need for an external recorder, making it that bit more accessible. Photo: Mitchell Clark Raw video looks set to become increasingly common on cameras, with cameras from Panasonic, Canon and Nikon all offering internal Raw capture options.
A videographer filming happy people dancing at a Mardi Gras festival suddenly found himself documenting a crime scene when gunfire rang out. [Read More]
The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has released its detailed stats for global digital camera and interchangeable lens production and shipments in 2025, and both digital camera and lens shipments were higher in 2025 than in 2024, which was the first year since 2017 that digital camera shipments increased. [Read More]
On the Sony Alpha Reddit forum people are discussing what lens they regret selling the most. Here is the list of lenses mentioned. Feel free to add your input in the comment system! Sony E-Mount Lenses (Native) Sony 40mm f/2.
You can now preorder the new Ugreen 2026 NAS models (Click here). New features of the Ugreen DXP4800 Pro compared to the previous DXP4800 Plus model: 1. Major Hardware Upgrades (The CPU) The most significant change is the move to a more modern processor, which drives several other performance improvements: Processor: Upgraded to a 13th… The post Ugreen’s 2026 AI NAS Lineup is Here—Secure Your Unit and Save Up to $1,040 Today first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Albert Watson is one of photography’s great image-makers. For more than five decades, his work has moved effortlessly between portraiture, fashion, fine art, and landscape.
Sony just launched another discount on the Sony As7III at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK. And if you own (or plan to buy the camera) today we have good news for you.
CIPA's latest data, expertly visualized by one of our forum members, doesn't shine any light onto how any particular camera model is doing, but it does show that cameras with built-in lenses are on the rise.
It is well known that compact cameras are very popular right now. However, new reporting from Japanese retail analyst BCN+R sheds more light on just how popular cameras with integrated lenses are right now. [Read More]
A lot of aspects of digital cameras get better with each new model, but a feature that consistently improves with almost every new generation is in-body image stabilization (IBIS).
$200 off on this lens sold by BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. One more deal: Big savings on UGREEN at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. The post New low price: Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 FE lens for $599 only first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
How long were SAR readers waiting for Sony to make a 85mm f/1. 2 GM lens. We ain’t getting it yet but we are getting the next best thing: Sigma is rumored to announce a new 85mm f/1. 2 Full frame E-mount lens by end of this month.
Although I run a Sony news platform, I have published a lot of critical comments about the Sony RX1rIII. Therefore, I think it’s only fair to express a very positive opinion about this camera as well.
The January Editors' photo challenge The theme for our January Editor's photo challenge was "Silly signs. " Most of the time, our Editors' photo challenges focus on technical excellence or powerful storytelling.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab. Earlier this week, Leica announced the Noctilux M 35mm F1.
Me in the mountains in Argentinian Patagonia, 2017. Photo from my lovely wife Camila, my girlfriend back then. Sony DSC-RX10 IV | F6. 3 | 1/250 sec | ISO 1250Photo: Rodrigo Pasiani DPReview community member Rodrigo Pasiani is a lifelong photography enthusiast whose journey began as a teenager in Brazil with a 4 MP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S40, a compact that he used to document friends, family and his favorite cats.
Image: Laowa Laowa has announced that it will be bringing its 90mm F2. 8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens to a new mount: Micro Four Thirds. The lens was originally made for full frame cameras, and it's been around for RF, Z, E and L mount systems for a few years now, but it's still exciting to see a manufacturer bringing out a new lens for Micro Four Thirds.
Image: DJI DJI has announced the RS 5, the latest version of its gimbal designed for creators and video professionals using mirrorless cameras. The update is a relatively subtle one over last year's RS 4, but it brings improvements to the gimbal's compatibility with DJI's accessory ecosystem, some tweaks to its physical switches and knobs and refinements of the algorithms it uses to keep your camera steady.
Image: Westend61 / Westend61 via Getty Images Welcome back to our Question of the Week series! This reader-focused series aims to get our photographic community to share thoughts on all sorts of photography-related topics in our forums.
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Image: Adobe Adobe has announced an update to Photoshop that brings new types of adjustment layers and improves generative AI-powered fill tools. It's also adding a feature in beta that makes it easier to manipulate text into certain shapes.
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When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. We're back with the first episode of the DPReview team discussions show of the new year, and just in time. The first few weeks of the year have been relatively busy, with Ricoh bringing out a new variant of the GR IV, this time with a completely monochrome sensor, and Fujifilm bringing video to its Instax line.
This image from last year could have potential, but the composition just isn't very good in my opinion. Photo: Abby Ferguson I’ve been thinking a lot about growth in photography lately, especially how projects and challenges can push creativity forward.
Photo: Community member NiVoak For our most recent Question of the Week, we asked about a topic that's near and dear to my heart: photography projects. We wondered what projects you are taking on to spark creativity and move your photography forward.
Sigma has been on an f/1. 2 kick of late, releasing great lenses like the excellent Sigma 35mm f/1. 2 DG Art II and 50mm f/1. 2 DG DN Art. The company is celebrating its f/1.
Sunspot 4341 erupted yesterday afternoon, producing a super-powerful X-class solar flare that lasted for hours. The resulting radiation hit Earth's atmosphere, even causing a temporary radio blackout at short wavelengths.
If, like me, you have subscribed to the Sony newsletter, you will have received this teaser image. It’s highly likely this is for the new open-ear headphones called the Sony LinkBuds Clip. Unlike traditional earbuds that go inside your ear canal, these are “clip-on” earbuds that attach to the side of your earlobe (similar to the Huawei… The post Curiosity: Sony teaser is for the new Sony LinkBuds Clip first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
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На CES 2026 компания Alienware представила обновлённый игровой ПК Area-51. Модель выйдет в начале года, но стоить будет явно недешево.
I took this photo while touring Astoria, Oregon, solely to explore the sites featured in the 1985 movie The Goonies. The photo depicts the driveway sign leading up to the house where some of the Goonies kids lived.
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You can now preorder the new NexusFocus F1 on Kickstarter (Click here). This PL/E adapter adds AI autofocus on manual focusing PL lenses. The post Viltrox Brings AI Autofocus to Manual Lenses with NexusFocus F1 first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Even before its release on Netflix, "The Stringer" was controversial. But there is much more to the conversation than just who took the famous "Terror of War" photo. [Read More]
Shenzhen Hohem Technology, известная своими стабилизаторами, на выставке CES’2025 представила и новый для себя продукт – твердотельный накопитель Hohem SSD-01. Очень миниатюрный и с откидным USB-C-разъемом он призван существенно упростить подключение к телефону для записи в видеоформатах.
Ранее ходили слухи, что Huawei разрабатывает небольшой флагман с экраном 6,3 дюйма. Однако новые утечки говорят о другом: компания сосредоточится на доступной линейке Enjoy и не планирует выпускать компактные флагманские модели.
OpenAI объявила, что в ближайшие недели в ChatGPT появится реклама. При этом компания уверяет: объявления не будут влиять на то, какие ответы генерирует чат-бот.
Илон Маск не так давно подал иск к OpenAI и Microsoft с требованием выплатить от $ 79 до $ 134 млрд, утверждая, что разработчики ChatGPT обманули его, отказавшись от «первоначальной миссии некоммерческой организации».
Сейчас первые две позиции на китайском рынке смартфонов занимают Apple и Huawei, и обе компании активно стремятся к лидерству.
Sony announced the new IMX928 sensor. It’s a 68MP square global shutter sensor and the smaller brother of the IMX927 105MP sensor that was announced in autumn. Even though the IMX928 is nearly as “tall” as a Full Frame sensor (22.
Oppo и Vivo вовсю якобы готовят релиз своих топовых смартфонов на конец этого года. СМИ пишут, что Find X9 Ultra и Vivo X300 Ultra выйдут весной — примерно в апреле. И уже после этого компании планируют представить “новое поколение флагманов”.
Скандал вокруг смартфона Trump Mobile T1 не затихает. Этот «золотой» телефон рекламируют с июня и предлагают внести за него депозит в 100 долларов, но устройство до сих пор так и не поступило в продажу, отмечают СМИ.
Билайн сообщил, что в первые дни января количество мошеннических и спам-звонков почти вдвое меньше, чем в конце прошлого года: с 11,2 до 6,3 млн. Однако активность злоумышленников всё равно растёт.
We put the USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Samsung T7 Shield, USB4 SanDisk Extreme Pro and Thunderbolt 5 OWC Envoy Ultra head-to-head. Photo: Mitchell Clark These days, there are an overwhelming number of options when it comes to buying an external SSD to expand your computer's storage (an increasingly important ability as Raw sizes and video bitrates balloon).
YouTube-канал JerryRigEverything протестировал среднеценовой смартфон Redmi Note 15 Pro+ и остался впечатлён, пишут СМИ. При цене около $580 телефон показал результаты, сопоставимые с дорогими флагманами.
Организаторы фотоконкурса Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) принимают заявки для участия в своем конкурсе. Он уже 13-й по счёту и каждый год собирает множество работ от авторов со всего мира, в том числе и из России и стран СНГ.
Современные мини-ПК уже способны справляться с работой с графикой, видео и ИИ-задачами. Основной выбор сегодня сводится к двум подходам: гибкие решения на базе Intel и полностью оптимизированные устройства от Apple.
Brightin Star has announced the MF 50mm f/1.05, a full-frame manual-focus prime lens designed for mirrorless cameras across E, RF, Z, and L mounts. Featuring an ultra-fast maximum aperture and a classic 50mm focal length, the lens targets photographers and filmmakers seeking expressive depth of field and strong low-light performance. [Read More]
There are now massive new deals on Amazon on Anker products (Click here) and Ugreen products (Click here). The post New deals: Save big on Anker and Ugreen battery storage and adapters first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
There has been speculation that the Fujifilm X-H2S might be on its last legs, but Fujifilm tells PetaPixel the camera remains an active product for the company. [Read More]
В прошедшем году Huawei стала безусловным лидером на рынке складных смартфонов в Китае. По данным аналитиков, на её долю пришлось около 66,6% всех продаж таких устройств.
As 2026 gets underway, Fujifilm photographers have a rare chance to upgrade their kits with deep discounts across X Series and GFX cameras and lenses. From long-reach wildlife glass and fast primes to medium format optics built for ultimate detail, these limited-time deals cover nearly every style of photography.
Фонд Wikimedia, который управляет Википедией, объявил о новых соглашениях с крупными компаниями, работающими с ИИ. Среди них — Amazon, Meta*, Microsoft, Perplexity и Mistral AI.
2025 DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition DivePhotoGuide (DPG) has announced the winners of its Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2025. The contest consists of nine image categories, including wide angle, macro, over-under, compact and more, along with one video category.
diHouse объявила о выходе на российский рынок новых смартфонов Poco — моделей M8 5G и M8 Pro 5G.
Социальная сеть X (экс-Twitter) сообщила, что ограничила возможности ИИ-чатбота Grok по редактированию изображений реальных людей. Ранее его обвиняли в создании фотографий с откровенным контентом.
The only known photographs of Ada Lovelace, widely regarded as the world’s first computer programmer, have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in the U.K. [Read More]
You can preorder the lens on Amazon and Brightin Star Store. The post Just announced: Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05 Full-Frame Manual Focus FE lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
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Google выпустила обновление Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. Апдейт исправляет критические сбои системы, зависания, проблемы с уведомлениями и разрядкой батареи, а также улучшает работу Wi-Fi и звонков.
М.Видео заявила, что продолжает выполнять все гарантийные обязательства перед покупателями на территории России в полном соответствии с законом. Техника Asus, купленная в магазинах М.Видео и Эльдорадо, по-прежнему принимается на гарантийное обслуживание и ремонт в течение всего установленного срока гарантии.
Apple объявила, что стратегия Sid Meier’s Civilization VII станет доступна в сервисе Apple Arcade уже 5 февраля. Для подписчиков сервиса игра будет доступна бесплатно, без дополнительной оплаты.
М.Видео расширил свой ассортимент, впервые добавив в продажу механические наручные часы. В частности, на маркетплейсе можно приобрести часы культового бренда Casio.
В новогодние каникулы у россиян одним из самых популярных вариантов проведения досуга стали видеоигры. По данным «Авито Услуг», с 20 декабря 2025 года по 10 января 2026 года спрос на аренду игровых консолей в России вырос в 2,6 раза по сравнению с периодом с 20 ноября по 11 декабря.
Sony released the new firmware update for the Sony A7IV: Benefits and Improvements Fixes an issue where some products were unable to update to Ver. 6. 00, as well as an issue where products that successfully updated to Ver.
OpenAI запустила собственный переводчик под названием ChatGPT Translate. Визуально он похож на Google Translate: два поля для текста, автоматическое определение языка и поддержка более 50 языков. Перевести можно введённый текст, произнесённую фразу.
NexusFocus F1 оснащен несколькими моторами. Один из них отвечает за фокусировку, но дополнительные моторы могут управлять кольцом диафрагмы на объективе и даже зумом.
Viltrox has launched NexusFocus F1, the world's first PL-E autofocus control system, enabling AI-powered autofocus when using manual PL cinema lenses on Sony E-mount cameras.
The British Journal of Photography and JCDecaux UK have unveiled the winning photos of the Portrait of Britain Vol. 8 competition. The competition's 100 winning portraits, selected from 200 shortlisted images, will appear on digital screens nationwide in the United Kingdom and be featured in a photo book. [Read More]
After all the holiday deals this is where we stand now in early 2026: The A7V sells hot at BH while on Amazon you will find Canon R50 leads the pack: Amazon Bestsellers: Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera RF-S18-45mm Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera RF-S18-150mm Sony Alpha ZV-E10 FUJIFILM X-T30… The post Current bestsellers at Amazon and BH: Sony A7V still selling hot! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Google подала патентную заявку, в которой описывает новый способ установки батарей в смартфоны и другие устройства. Цель — сделать аккумуляторы удобнее для замены и ремонта, при этом не жертвуя толщиной корпуса, защитой от воды и поддержкой беспроводной зарядки.
Photographers routinely talk about four digital camera formats: medium format, full-frame, APS-C, and Micro Four Thirds. While there are technically two different medium-format image sensor sizes, and APS-C can mean slightly different things to various manufacturers, those are the "big four," and they encompass basically every modern interchangeable-lens digital camera.
Activists in Minnesota took inspiration from Joe Rosenthal's iconic Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photograph by raising the Minnesota state flag. [Read More]
Alongside data on digital camera shipments in 2025, which increased for consecutive years for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) also shared its data on lens manufacturing and shipments in 2025, which also showed overall growth. [Read More]
On Alaska’s North Slope, some of the planet’s most isolated grizzlies are documenting their own lives.
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Chris Poplawski doesn't believe in specializing. The OM SYSTEM photographer and USC business graduate left his corporate marketing career over a decade ago to pursue travel photography full-time alongside his wife, Meagan.
Image: Godox Godox has announced the V1mid, a round-head on-camera flash unit. The company's latest flash sits in the V1 lineup and aims to provide a relatively affordable option for photographers who need more than a strictly budget-level flash but in a compact package.
Amid the chaos of TikTok U.S., an independent competitor says it has just passed 2.5 million users.
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory (Chandra) teamed up to deliver a new image of an ancient, distant galaxy cluster in the midst of its initial formation only a billion years after the Big Bang.
Photography is of vital importance to NASA. The space agency provides all astronauts with plenty of Nikon Z9s and an array of different lenses, encouraging them to capture what they see. [Read More]
Canon recently released its fiscal year 2025 financial results, which are primarily positive for the company's substantial imaging division. Total sales for the imaging business unit were up year over year, and Canon expressed optimism about the state of the photography industry. [Read More]
Shooting open gate video uses the entire sensor, not just a 16:9 or 17:9 window of it. Photo: Richard Butler Nowadays, the internet is often abuzz with discussions about open gate video recording, especially when a new camera adds (or fails to add) it as a feature.
I created this image while I was working full-time, applying to far too many graduate schools and navigating a long-distance relationship. Photo: Abby Ferguson It's well established that photography is a superb tool for documentation purposes.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Nikon Nikon has announced firmware V1. 10 for the ZR camera, heralding the first update for the video-focused camera.
DJI Mavic 3 Classic | 24mm F2. 8 | ISO 100 | 1/320 sec | F5. 6Photo: Erez Marom In part one of my series about photographing Mongolia in winter, I wrote about my experience shooting the Khongor Sand Dunes and Lake Khuvsgul.
Atomos has announced the Shogun AV-19, a 19-inch, rack-mountable 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher designed for professional live production, broadcast, and video village environments.
A sharply worded judicial Order to release a 5-year-old boy and his father from a federal immigration detention center includes a color photo of the child. [Read More]
Photographer James Warner, known for his excellent YouTube channel, snappiness, is always taking on new photography projects. They often involve taking things apart and putting them back together in new, exciting ways.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Product photos: Mitchell Clark Leica has announced the Noctilux M 35mm F1. 2 Asph. , the latest entry in its famed series of fast primes, and the first one to offer a wide-angle focal length.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Playing 'Top Trumps' with camera specs doesn't give the full picture, but it can still reveal something interesting.
The photo John Abernathy took, showing his point of view as he was being surrounded by ICE officers, right before he threw his camera to another photographer. Photo: John Abernathy | Instagram: @john_abernathy_ By now, you've probably seen the viral photo of John Abernathy, an independent photographer, throwing his Leica M10-R to another photographer after being pinned to the ground by officers of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark We recently got the opportunity to get a Leica M11-P (which is, at its heart, the same as the M11, M11-D and M EV1) in front of our studio scene.
Viltrox has released a range of high-end lenses for Nikon Z-mount, including the 85mm F1. 4 Pro. These appear to have been released without a license from Nikon. Photo: Viltrox Nikon has responded to reports of it taking legal action against the maker of Viltrox lenses by focusing on its work with licensees of its lens mount.
Image: Adobe Adobe has announced Premiere 26, the latest version of its video editing software that brings a useful feature out of beta, adds support for the R3D NE Raw files that Nikon introduced with the video-focused ZR and comes with a subtle change to the program's name.