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- December 18
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- Play with prisms to get this psychedelic effect in you portrait photos
- Hit the streets with your creative camera and try our top tips for city slickers
- Fujifilm’s instant film is so popular that Instax is increasing production again for the third time in four years
- These three new lenses are oddballs, but they’re outselling traditional optics in Japan as a 25-200mm zoom, 1.4x macro, and an unusually affordable f/1.2 lens top sales charts
- After going all-in on vertical video, Instagram is now coming to TVs. But as a photographer, I have some serious questions about Instagram’s TV test
- Vote for YOUR camera of the year 2025: from pro-grade behemoths to casual compacts, instant hits and beyond, it's your choice!
- Xiaomi has just launched five new Redmi Note 15 devices, here’s how to figure out which camera is right for you
- Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 review: a compact and lightweight standard zoom for Panasonic S-system cameras, but with a ‘full-sized’ aperture rating
- December 17
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- Nikon Z shooters get a new lens from the Viltrox ‘Lab’: here’s the science bit…
- The Canon C400 is about to get open gate, as free cinema firmware for a handful of Canon cameras drops tomorrow
- The internet is furious over the Vanity Fair Trump cabinet portraits. But the photographer says the goal was “to reveal something more real”
- Canon users are kept waiting for its next-gen four-axis LCD screen – when are we likely to see it?
- The OnePlus 15R launches and it's a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship OnePlus 15
- Is your gear holding back your vision? Unlock your creative potential with the ASUS ProArt ecosystem
- This is the No.1 camera for beginners in the Amazon US and UK sale charts. Here's why this two-year-old mirrorless is still a brilliant buy
- Fans spotted Taylor Swift using this unusual retro camcorder. I have one, and it’s my favorite cheap video camera
- Panasonic's GH5 cinemagraphs were ahead of their time, I'd love this cool camera effect to make a comeback
- The 2025 Word of the Year has nothing to do with photography, and yet everything to do with photography. Let me explain
- This Canon camera storms to number 1 in Japan's camera sales – and it explains why the previous "finest stills camera ever made" debate wasn't wrong
- The tragic cost of wildlife photography: Rare and beautiful Galaxy frogs threatened by photo tourism
- December 16
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- Firefly's generative video is no longer just about the prompts. Adobe now has a web-based Firefly video editor – and the ability to upscale to 4K
- Your photographs can inspire millions: Enter the Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition for free (shot on ANY camera, digital or film)
- 6 educational things that a drone can teach children beyond learning to fly
- AI was a key trend for 2025, but some of Adobe’s predictions for 2026 seem to focus on the one thing AI cannot do. I think this is the key to standing out as a creative in an AI world
- Pexar Lexar Starlight 15.6in review: this large, widescreen, backlit digital photo frame is set to stun
- This Canon was the most popular camera in November. The second-place camera is a compact camera (but it wasn’t even close)
- Flagship Nikon Z9 just got a BIG update with better AF, Auto Capture, and Custom Picture Controls
- Vivian Maier: Street Photographer review: an insight into one of photography's greatest stories
- 7Artisans reveals new super-wide fisheye lens for APS-C cameras
- The new 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 is an affordable nifty fifty for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras with a metal build, bright aperture, and attractive price point
- These are the first-ever full-frame anamorphic lenses with autofocus. The new Sirui Astra lenses deliver a bright T/1.8 aperture and autofocus in a surprisingly light package
- December 15
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- These are the trendiest lenses of 2025. From newly-launched primes to versatile zooms, these are the top-selling lenses at one US retailer
- "I successfully captured some cinematic New York Christmas magic – in my local shopping mall's Santa's Grotto!"
- The paw-trate economy: UK pet photos surge, driving luxury photography trend
- From Trump Photo to Tragedy: Noted Photographer Michele Singer Reiner and Husband Rob Reiner Killed
- These Canon custom camera modes are my secret sauce when every second counts
- This pin-sharp photo freezes the dramatic moment when a spider catches a fish
- TTArtisan redefines bokeh with its new cine lenses
- December 14
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- The Canon camera that let you see everything and split the photography world In half!
- This prompt-free AI relighting plug-in for Photoshop promises "truly photorealistic relighting, in any way imaginable"
- These 5 astonishing landscape photographs capture some of nature's most delicate and dramatic moments
- I risked the brand new Sony A7 V in a snowstorm to see how the camera handles one of the hardest subjects to photograph. The results are far from basic
- Joel Meyerowitz: How I Make Photographs review: Learn from one of street photography's greatest photographers
- Wanna know how Leica and Hasselblad escaped the digital death spiral that killed off Rollei?
- December 13
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- He's done it AGAIN! This spectacular photo of a once-in-144-years ritual just earned another global honor
- I made these fun custom bokeh shapes for my Christmas photography on a shoestring budget
- This award-winning example of commercial photography highlights the power of a brilliant concept
- ChatGPT Photoshopped this photo for me. The results aren’t at all what I was expecting… I’m a pro photographer and I tried ChatGPT’s new Photoshop integration
- Record 2 by Daido Moriyama review: A masterclass in street photography
- From 102MP powerhouses to retro rebirths, these 3 compact cameras won major awards in 2025
- December 12
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- The f/2.8 used to be the gold standard for zoom lenses. Modern zooms are going even brighter – and it may just be my favorite photography trend yet
- This new retro compact camera is made by…Starbucks? The Starbucks Retro Digital Camera combines cameras and coffee, but there’s a catch
- Rule of thirds photography getting a bit boring? Try the golden ratio instead
- Who is Fujifilm's new camera for? Do you REALLY need fast lenses? How to shoot fast action and sport – all in Episode 6 of our Bokeh Face podcast!
- Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II, this breathtaking panorama captures the profound stillness of Japan's countryside
- "Canon's Crop Mode now means I don’t need to buy that $10,000 super-telephoto lens for my camera!"
- Captured on an Indonesian night dive with a Nikon D800E, this remarkable image reveals a tiny universe of undersea life
- This light panel is less than an inch thick, yet it’s twice as bright as competing LEDs. The new Godox LiteWafer is a multi-color, modular, and portable LED panel
- Camera phones look set to for major price increases in 2026
- December 11
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- I didn’t ‘get’ the Ricoh GR series until I got to play with a premium compact camera in the flesh
- Is AI finally paying off for Adobe? Software giant publishes record financial results
- VSCO wants to bring new life to photos snapped on old cameras. VSCO will now upscale photos by as much as 4x using AI
- Snapping drone selfies while wrangling a smartphone is annoying, but these drones can now fly using an Apple Watch
- Here's why you never saw the DJI Avata 360 coming...
- Leica cameras get major tethering upgrade as it joins forces with Capture One to strengthen pro photographer workflow
- I’m a camera expert… Before you buy a new camera, ask yourself these 5 key questions...
- A 17K camera sounds like data madness. Why I shot a one-woman show using Blackmagic’s monster-megapixel cine camera
- Kodak Ektar H35N review: a glass lens makes all the difference
- Taken with a 61MP resolution specialist camera, this dark and moody vision of a Japanese temple transforms a postcard favorite into fine art
- A three-year-old Canon is still Japan's most sold camera – and Sony's newest vlog cams can't take its crown
- Two cameras are better than one if you are a pro photographer. These are my hacks for shooting events on dual camera bodies
- December 10
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- This photo series documenting children's dangerous school journeys is a worthy awards winner
- These cinematic color recipes feel like they were ripped from the big screen – and they’re free for these Nikon cameras
- The Fujifilm X100VI is a fantastic camera, but the point-and-shoot series I want to make a comeback is the Fujifilm X10 for this one key feature
- DVX debuts 4K AI-powered night-vision binoculars that can see things in the dark from nearly a mile away
- Agentic photo editing is here. ChatGPT can now use Photoshop to edit photos without the know-how
- Photo of high-fiving gorilla wins gold at Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards thanks to perfect comedic timing
- This is the most popular compact camera in Japan right now – again – and here's why it's still at the top of the charts
- What happened to Canon's perfect 1.3x crop factor pro camera line? I miss the APS-H Canon EOS-1D Mark III
- Why are my Canon camera's LCD and viewfinder so dark? When and where you should use the Exposure Simulation mode (and when should you turn it off)
- Could Sigma extend its coveted telephoto run with a 300mm f/2.8? This patent supports the possibility
- December 9
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- Nurtured for nature: HIKMICRO delivers on its promise for outdoor enthusiasts with era-defining, second-generation HABROK 4K 2.0 binocular
- An adventure photographer planned this amazing shot for eight months. A surprise aurora made the image even more epic. Ice caves, a pilot’s view, and more top the best Northern Lights photos of 2025
- This unremarkable Nikon compact is trending, here’s why and what I’d buy instead
- No app needed: Aura now lets you text your favorite photos directly to its frames
- Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR review: This tiny pancake makes a mirrorless feel like a compact camera
- Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus 4K Pro projector review
- XPPen Artist Ultra 16 Review: pen displays just got a whole lot better
- The gap between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras is not as wide as you might think for MOST photographers
- Zhiyun Smooth Q5 Ultra review: a smart gimbal that rivals the best from DJI
- Will Canon's retro camera have its newest image sensor?
- Ricoh GR IV review: the cult compact gets its biggest upgrade yet
- 32K video editing is now a thing... but what on earth does that mean in reality?
- What sort of optical illusion trickery is this? Photographer reveals secret behind his cute "Honey, I shrunk the dog" photo
- December 8
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- 7Artisans teases a new fast portrait prime - can you guess what it might be?
- Hot on the heels of the point-and-shoot, the pancake lens is becoming a key photography trend for 2025
- This portable flash is only about the size of a 70-200mm lens, but packs 300Ws of power, recycles in as little as .01 seconds, and syncs in one tap
- That free Adobe Premiere mobile app? It now has a dedicated space for creating YouTube Shorts, including building custom templates
- Is Pentax Film Project about to stage a sensational return? Rumor of new Pentax film camera surfaces
- New camera line-up boasts teeny compact cameras that fit on keychains and a trio of film cameras
- Martin Parr in his own words: "People are funny"
- Honor's new Magic 8 Lite comes with a 108MP camera and huge 7500mAh battery
- Is Canon’s EL-1 flash really worth five times the price of the EL-10?
- Why is Birmingham's first photographer finally getting the recognition he deserves after 180 years?
- Petcube Cam 360 review: this affordable rotating pet camera aims to cover every blind spot
- I think this type of photography is the perfect solution to what to do with your camera on a rainy day
- Only 12.3% of respondents didn't use AI in last year’s State of the Photography Industry Survey. Will this year prove any different?
- After a decade spent using Android, the new 'cheap iPhone' might finally tempt me over to Apple
- Matter and Form Three review: 3D scanning can be frustrating, but this makes it easy and fun
- Viltrox teases new conversion lenses for Fujifilm X100 cameras
- December 7
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- This is the REAL reason British families keep photographing the same Christmas scenes every year (and what pros can learn from it)
- RIP Martin Parr: the photographer who found joy in the ordinary
- The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50 V in 2025: Geared for video, this camera deserves the right lenses for making movies
- I’m a photographer, not a videographer – and I hate shooting Reels. But, I finally found a simple hack to shoot behind-the-scenes videos
- Can you beat my photography word search?
- I made it against all the odds: Here's what it takes to go pro as a female photographer
- This compact 35mm camera changed film photography forever
- The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T30 III in 2025: find the ideal lenses for this compact, lightweight, and competitively priced camera
- December 6
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- Revopoint Range 2 review: I didn't want to scan anything big before, but this makes me want to scan everything!
- Fuji GS645S Professional – how 6x4.5cm made medium format photography accessible to all
- The best lenses for the Nikon ZR in 2025: I choose the top lenses to give you a truly cinematic experience
- These are the best gifts for photographers, and they're what I want for Christmas!
- This magical photo series won gold and evokes the mystical beauty of Japan's waterside trees – shot with two Panasonic full-frame cameras
- Do DSLRs still get new firmware updates? These four just did, and here's what's new (and why your DSLR might not make the list)
- Has Sony REALLY locked out third-party lenses on the Sony A7 V?
- December 5
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- The brand behind one of our favorite kid cameras just launched a new instant camera for young photographers that offers quality, but affordable prints!
- Camera sales are booming. But what about the lenses? Actually, this specific category of lens is doing strangely well
- Get 14 bonus gifts with the January 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
- This Sony camera got pulled because it had Superman X-ray vision that could see through clothes!
- The FPV drone is far from dead, but long live the NEW FPV drone that takes first-person video into a new sphere...
- Why this 7-year-old compact camera still outsells newer rivals – yes, we're talking about the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
- Photography crossword: Only true photo enthusiasts can beat my brainteaser
- This is the cheap and cheerful compact camera that instantly made my Christmas list: the Camp Snap camera
- Thinkware reveals its most advanced dash cam ever
- The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 Mark III in 2025: I pick out the top choices for kitting out your R6 III with great glass, at sensible prices
- Fresh firmware alert: Fujifilm's X-series cameras and FT-HX file-transmitter get smarter
- Apple has supported Portrait Night Mode since the iPhone 12 Pro. So why is the feature missing from the iPhone 17 Pro?
- December 4
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- The popular Tamron 150-500mm telephoto just got better as firmware brings improved autofocus and faster bursts
- DJI’s days in the US are numbered. Drone maker pleads for government action as deadline looms – and even points to US-made third-party apps
- This is the Landscape Photo of the Year: this stunning Jurassic-like world that revealed itself for only 30 minutes – captured by a first-time competitor
- Shoot wider with a GFX 100RF than Fujifilm ever intended... all thanks to Ricoh!
- The Antigravity A1 drone just launched. It's better value than you think – and this is why!
- Antigravity A1 review – did the world's first 360-degree drone do what was needed?
- Leica unveils four new special-edition M-lenses – a trio of Safari primes and an all-black Classic
- This award-winning Polaroid camera features tech we haven't seen in decades – and it might become your new favorite instant camera
- LUMIX Listens to Creators: LUMIX Rolls Out Major Firmware Update with Extended S1II and S1RII Recording Times
- Godox ML80Bi review: a continuous studio portrait light that you can use anywhere
- Camp Snap CS-Pro review: I finally found a retro compact camera that's not overpriced (actually, it's underpriced)!
- Alex Webb brings Magnum prestige and vibrant color to the 2026 Lavazza Calendar
- Camera brands are now shipping 5x more compact cameras than DSLRs, as camera shipments continue to grow
- The Sony A7 V is a camera with an identity crisis. I was there when Sony launched the original A7, and five generations later, I never would have imagined this
- You won't believe this isn't AI: This otherworldly microscope image just earned prestigious honors – but what on earth is it?
- December 3
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- Are you a film camera buff? Try my analog-themed word search
- Neewer Z3 100Ws Flash review: a powerful and very well-rounded flashgun in every way
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 / ET-2950 review: a bottle-fed printer with a reasonable purchase price and cheap running costs
- Sigma can’t meet consumer appetite for its amazing 300-600mm f/4 zoom, but it's not as simple as just upping production
- From 102MP power to retro charm: Why compact cameras are popular again
- Yashica City 300 review: this compact camera aims to deliver superior image quality compared with the other two City models in Yashica’s range
- Nikon 4x10D CF binoculars review
- Watch out, Samsung: Sony reveals its first 200MP camera phone sensor
- Shot with an old Canon 5D Mark III DSLR, this photo captures an astonishing Milky Way arc over a Mount Fuji-inspired landscape
- It's official: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone offers gigantic 10in screen, but you're going to pay for it!
- Epson EcoTank ET-4950 review: a money-stretching, all-in-one, bottle-fed printer, complete with fax
- Alena Grom's Ukraine series shows what documentary photography looks like when you're part of the story
- Sony A7 V vs Sony A7 IV: The new Sony A7 V is here, but the A7 IV isn’t going anywhere. So what’s the difference?
- Oscar-nominated filmmaker is reinventing nature and landscape photography and this beautiful free ebook highlights how
- December 2
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- Who will launch the world's fastest ultra-wide zoom first?
- I took the Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR on a trip, and nearly forgot I wasn’t using a compact camera. Fujifilm’s new pancake is already selling out fast
- Marvin E. Newman. Photographs 1949–1983 review: an overlooked street photography master
- Yashica City 200 compact review: twice as good as City 100? It depends if 10x is better than 3x
- Groundbreaking Antigravity A1 8K 360 drone goes on sale much earlier than expected...
- Three cameras, one vision: How the most stunning landscape photography of 2025 was created
- Sony's A7 series has been paired with the same standard kit lens for more than a decade. That just changed. Meet the new Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
- Sony A7 V hands-on review: the A7 line evolves into a smarter, faster all-rounder, but with a few compromises
- Sony A7 V brings "true flagship performance" and AI processing to the masses
- Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro review
- Sony suspends new A7 IV firmware – this is why I never update my firmware on day one
- Showcase your work and win awards: 10 photography competitions open for entries this December to May
- Astrophotography in December 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
- December 1
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- This new lens screams retro. The Pergear 50mm f/1.2 was inspired by lenses of the 1980s – and it's available in multiple mounts for a surprising price
- This compact camera features a 30x optical zoom and is No.1 on Japan's top 10 bestseller list
- The Leica Picture of the Year 2025: Joel Meyerowitz's street photography masterpiece captures the magic of New York
- Luminar Neo’s Light Depth tool enhances landscape lighting in a way I never thought possible
- I know this LED light is expensive – but it's so good, it might be the last light you ever need to buy
- Your Digital Camera 302 download
- 17-year-old captures the detail of this tiny predator with a Fujifilm X-H2 camera by patiently shooting a 104-frame focus stack
