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February 19
- It's small, full-frame, and affordable: Why I still rate the Sony A7C as an everyday camera
- Vivo V70 review: a stylish mid-range phone with an ambitious telephoto
- What the bokeh?!? This hacker created programmable bokeh using an old phone screen and mount adapter on a mirrorless camera
- This odd new camera accessory lets photographers and videographers control a lens from a smartphone for focus tricks
- Tamron crams an f/2.8 constant aperture into a 35-100mm lens that’s lighter – and more affordable – than big camera brand 24-70mm workhorses!
February 18
- Samsung's next Galaxy camera will let you have your cake and eat it!
- No 33MP partially stacked sensor for the Sony FX3 II? New 16MP rumors emerge
- Is Apple going affordable? What new devices are coming – and how much change might you have?
- The biggest event on the camera calendar is next week! Here's what to expect from the CP+ 2026 trade show in Japan
- I actually reduce the fps on my camera when shooting action to get better shots, here's why
- I spent five years photographing lone trees around the world in the same way and was surprised by what I discovered
- One-of-a-kind Leica camera ‘tattooed’ by talented Chinese artisan
- I just looked at the prices of memory cards – and I’m terrified. The AI-driven memory crisis could not have come at a worse time for photographers
February 17
- This is what happens when a camera strap maker creates a smartphone strap. Peak Design’s new crossbody phone strap snaps on and off in seconds – and it's even compatible with compact cameras
- That trendy roll-top camera backpack has two new zip-up siblings. The Wandrd Prvke Zip and Pocket are a more minimalist take on the popular bag
- Wandrd Prvke Pocket / Zip camera backpacks review: dual-use bags for photographers and commuters
- "I develop and scan my black and white film myself," says analog photographer in a mirrorless world
- Focus stacking has flaws. This unusual gadget is designed to fight them for better macro – and it works with nearly any camera system
- Shot on a smartphone, this award-winning Milky Way image proves you don't need a dedicated camera to shoot the stars
- These are the most ridiculous camera phones I've ever seen – but, honestly, they might take good photos
- The Canon F-1 and New F-1 were more than just metal: these legendary professional SLR cameras have enduring appeal
- Yashica is about to launch a budget 4K camcorder
- "Incredible and realistic image" of South Downs Dark Skies wins renowned astrophotography competition
- Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
- Fancy an affordable 50mm or 85mm f/1.2 autofocus lens? You might not have long to wait
- These are the 10 best photos this year according to the Sony World Photography Awards – what do you think?
February 16
- Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
- Capture the Fire Horse: My essential tips for photographing fireworks this Chinese New Year
- "It looks like a jellyfish, but it's not – it's the remains of an exploding star. This photo looks straight out of Star Trek!"
- 6 of the 10 highest-rated women-owned small businesses are photography companies
- Flamingos form near-perfect heart shape in drone photo – and it now receives an Honorable Mention
- Are Canon’s cheap APS-C cameras about to enter the Mark II era? I suspect 2026 will be the year Canon’s budget mirrorless models finally get a refresh
- Expose for the windows and save the shadows later – my quick guide to photographing inside a stately home
- You’re using white balance on your camera all wrong – stop trying to ‘fix’ the light!
February 15
- I love using the electronic viewfinder on my Canon camera, but not for the reason you think!
- "Limitations" boost photographic creativity – here's why I ditched RAWs and zooms, and embraced JPEGs and prime lenses
- Olympic photographers are taking blurry photos! They used these four techniques to turn sport into art with motion blur
- DigitNow Full Media Recorder review – digitize video tapes without a computer
- I was asked for my #1 photography tip. It took me ages to decide, and the simplicity of my answer surprised even me!
- A 3-year-old girl asked a simple question – and sparked a US$600 million camera revolution
- Are smartphones becoming less fashionable? Survey shows 25% of women are now using traditional cameras and compacts
- Crank the aperture and ditch 'correct' colors – here's my quick guide to photographing old camera gear
- Voigtländer: the family name behind generations of cameras and lenses
February 14
- Look out, Kodak – the Haru Mini Retro is coming after your compact camera keyrings!
- Wildlife photographer’s video of leopard and black panther drinking side-by-side goes viral
- Imagine if Apple made a dedicated camera… now what if I told you that Jony Ive already did!
- Elgato Video Capture review – give your old video tapes a digital life
- I’m seriously considering throwing out all my photo negatives – have I lost my mind?
- OM System and Panasonic might be MIA, but could THIS camera company and magnetic lenses save the day for Micro Four Thirds?
- Ever wondered what the definition of a "real" camera was? Rumors say Apple has decided to tell you – with the iPhone 18 Pro...
- After a blockbuster debut, this mirrorless tops Japan's best-selling chart again… but a compact camera is now breathing down its neck
February 13
- Sled dog pinches a US$700 360 camera – and the 'pawpetrator' was caught in the act by inadvertently hitting record
- Voigtlander announces new standard prime for Sony E and Nikon Z cameras
- Evoto AI review: A portrait retouching speed demon with a pay-as-you-go model
- Nikon patent raises my hopes that my favorite DSLR lens will come to Z mount cameras at last
- I traded in my zoom lenses for a kit full of prime lenses. Did I make a mistake?
- DigitNow Video Capture review – a simple dongle for digitizing your old camcorder tapes
- This image just won top honors at world's respected photography competition: "I blended four exposures to form this HDR image"
- Ricoh GR IV compact camera gets super-fast 1/16,000sec electronic shutter with free firmware update
- NASA’s new photo of this egg-shaped dying star is both art and science
- What's better than one 200MP sensor in a camera phone? Two of them!
- Leica M11-P Safari listed as “discontinued” on B&H Photo but not on Leica website
- A quiet image that speaks volumes – this heart-warming photo just received an Honorable Mention in contest celebrating kindness
- Light stands are usually boring. But the photography brand behind my favorite flash modifiers is making a quick, modular light stand – and I’m geeking out about it!
February 12
- "I have always loved the look of film, so I wanted a camera with which I could just use my instincts in terms of exposure"
- Of all the photography quotes, “f/8 and be there” is my favorite. Here’s why Weegee’s timeless phrase is more relevant than ever
- Noisy images on your Sony A7 V? The first firmware update could fix that
- “Lifetouch is not named in the Epstein files.” US school photography giant Lifetouch issues statement after Epstein investor ties create parent confusion and panic
- Why I only recommend the 'Big Three’ camera brands for serious wildlife photography
- Here’s my whistle-stop tour of the top wildlife photography cameras for every budget, from the Nikon D500 to the Canon EOS R1
- The most popular gear on this social network is an eclectic mix of full-frame, Micro Four Thirds, smartphones, and older cameras
- HP’s new 7-inch touchscreen film scanner makes our favorite easy-to-use digitizer even more convenient
- Insta360 CEO officially announces ‘Luna’ – a dual-camera threat to DJI’s Osmo Pocket dominance
- This full-frame camera from 2024 keeps topping Japan's best-seller lists – Here's why it's beating its rivals
- Now that's a cool photo! Getty Images is using thermal imaging cameras to get creative at the Winter Olympics
- I'm a pro photographer, but my favorite hack for snowy photos is so easy anyone can use it on any camera
- Vantrue Nexus 5S (N5S) dash cam review – an all-round four-camera solution
February 11
- I’m surprised this stunning compact camera hasn’t enjoyed a resurgence; it’s the perfect alternative for those who can’t afford a Fujifilm X-Series
- This is the kit you need to be an award-winning astrophotographer
- Nikon Heartography: Nikon once turned a dog into a photographer using a compact camera and a heart rate monitor
- Viltrox's Air prime lenses are now available in silver… but only for Fujifilm X-mount
- Only one in ten of this cinema camera model has a malfunction. But the manufacturer is still recalling 100% of them
- Start selling your body parts: Zeiss' latest cine lenses cost an arm and a leg!
- Major announcement: Canon has discontinued the EOS R5 – so should you still buy it?
- Can drones lower the cost of your next ski trip? How DJI's new tech is saving resorts millions
- I made myself take one photo every five minutes on a long walk. It completely changed how I see everything
- Nikon refreshes its classic porro binocular line – Action by name, practical by nature
- Fujifilm “evolved the camera to suit a new era.” This retro compact camera just earned a trendy award in Japan
- The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 is the most expensive lens in the hybrid VCM lineup, but Canon Japan is already overwhelmed with pre-orders
- Sony's camera business isn't booming – but it's stable
- Should street photography require consent? Turns out it depends!
- I HATE how social media has forced photography to become videography. This is what I think of the "3-second rule"…
- Nikon's F-mount refuses to die, but it's not because DSLRs are making a comeback
February 10
- Dinosaur DSLR cameras just won’t die: 39% of you say a DSLR is still your main camera!
- New images of Meike Air lenses leaked – but are these just knock-offs of Viltrox’s namesake series?
- VSCO has opened its film vault. These discontinued Kodak and Fuji film stocks are coming to Lightroom as a preset pack for the popular photo editor
- My favorite compact camera for macro just got a new version made for microscopes… but it’s how much?!!
- Rumors of a stills-focused Nikon ZR sound barmy, but a compact full-frame camera without a viewfinder isn’t beyond the pale. Just ask Lumix and Sigma…
- A new compact camera is coming from Lumix… but is it the one we've all been waiting for? (Report)
- This impossible-to-buy compact camera reclaims No.1 in Japan – while a US$100 Kodak beats 2025's 'worst' camera
- Getty Images is capturing the Winter Olympic magic with a modified 70-year-old Graflex camera
- OM System just gave its retro mirrorless camera the star treatment – literally. The OM-3 Astro aligns the stars for 50MP, vivid shots of the night sky
- This filter combines three effects in one to make shots from a digital camera look more like a classic Kodak film
- Birdfy Smart Feeder Wood review: a more eco-friendly design and a solar roof
- Viltrox brings its more affordable pro prime to Nikon shooters with the AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro Z
- Sony’s new supply chain will allow high-end cameras to use biomass-based renewable plastics, fundamentally changing the way they are made
- I’ve attended baited wildlife photography workshops – is it ever okay to bait or should you always patiently wait?
- Keychain compact cameras like the Kodak Charmera are having a moment, so I tried the Escura SnapRoll. I’m not sure I’m sold…
February 9
- Oakley Meta's camera glasses took center stage at last night's Super Bowl – but did they give a blinkered of what they can do?
- DSLR magic: 10-second long-exposure motorsport image wins amateur photographer top prize
- Documentary photography is taking over the Winter Olympics, and I'm its biggest fan!
- Third-party camera lenses are having a moment. Tamron plans to nearly double the new launches for 2026 – and across four mounts
- Sony beats "the finest stills camera ever made" in Japan's sales rankings
- Birdfy Feeder Rookie review: light in weight and price, but not in features
- FPV drones create big buzz as they chase down competitors at the Winter Olympics for the first time
- DCS Lens Link allows cinematographers to control cameras on cranes, car rigs, and more from up to a mile away
- YouTube gets tough on "AI slop" ruining the party for million-dollar “brain rot” video channels
- Ellen von Unwerth's photo of Melania Trump highlights the enduring power of the 90s fashion aesthetic
- Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the ‘oldfangled’ Super 8 compact camera throwback that nobody needs. But that’s precisely its big appeal!
February 8
- Bye bye bump! The Google Pixel 10a will have a completely flush camera island
- From life-saving teamwork to quiet acts of love: award-winning photos that celebrate kindness
- This is how I photograph gritty portraits like an award-winning TV crime show using filters & flash!
- 5 photo clichés that every photographer should have in their arsenal
- I’m a former sports photographer – and photographing football on the sidelines has ruined my ability to enjoy a game on the TV
- You could squeeze 72 shots from a 36-exposure roll or any number in between with this weird twin-format SLR, but one false move with the lever and your photos were ruined!
- Will 2026 be the year action camera giants push into larger sensor cameras? These strange rumors blur the line between action camera makers and traditional camera brands
- Crank the ISO and watch for the blue cast – my quick guide to photographing street markets
February 7
- The Super Bowl is sports photography “ramped up about a 1000%.” This is what gear New England Patriots photographer David Silverman is bringing to Super Bowl LX
- Wait for the wind to die and pack a tripod – my quick guide to getting better photos of canals
- "In focus stacking, your biggest enemy is time” – Pro macro photographer Stewart Wood shares his surefire tips for razor-sharp close-ups of bugs
- What's the trick for getting a starburst effect with the sun in landscape photos? No, you don't need a filter
- This 74-year-old sports photographer is the only person to shoot every Super Bowl in history. Super Bowl LX will likely be his last
- I’m convinced the DSLR camera is about to have a massive vinyl-style resurgence among real photographers
- The original Canon PowerShot had less than 1MP and was released before the invention of the SD card. I'm a camera expert and I think these are Canon’s most iconic retro compact cameras
February 6
- Canon and Panasonic have invested in a GenAI start-up that generates images from a product photo
- ShiftCam LensUltra Explorer Super Zoom Tele 240mm review: big reach, big compromises
- Nikon’s cheap cameras are selling so well that profit is actually down. Will Nikon try to turn it around with more high-end mirrorless launches in 2026?
- DSLRs are dead – so why do DSLR lenses sell more than ever? Canon R6 III vs Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 V rumble… All in the new Bokeh Face podcast!
- The rumored Sony A7R VI could kill medium format – do you agree?
- Fujifilm releases new firmware fixing image stabilization bug in telephoto lenses
- I’ve never wanted a camera strap more than these Tokyo x Pentax neck straps, upscaled from real Tokyo Metro seat fabric!
- Vanguard's latest camera bag takes versatility to the max
February 5
- Samsung teases possible S26 Ultra camera features
- This sensational macro image strikes again – winning another major international photo award
- 14-year-old photographer scoops top prize in world's biggest close-up competition with DSLR camera kit
- Fujifilm just posted record profit – and the viral X100VI isn’t even to blame. Fujifilm says these new cameras are boosting sales
- Xiaomi's experimental camera attachment might just become a reality
- Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) review: a powerful tablet that can still fit in my sling bag
- Nikon Z9 II leak: ISO32, 60fps RAW bursts, and more 'RED flags' than you can shake a monopod at
- This camera proves age doesn't matter – 2022 APS-C mirrorless model tops Japan's sales charts yet again
- Viltrox kicks off its L-Mount Alliance membership by bringing one of its best lenses to more cameras
- I can’t decide whether Fujifilm’s crazy Instax camcorder combo is absolute madness or absolute genius!
- Sony’s list of its recommended everyday photography lenses misses this key contender – do you agree with me?
- Photographer chases owl around field and refuses to stop. This is why we need to talk more about wildlife photography ethics
- Japan's top compact camera right now – the champion is back with easy point-and-shoot operation for less than US$140
- Canon introduces a new safer battery for its popular compact cameras
- Canon launches its widest hybrid prime lens yet
- Hands-on Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM review: Canon's funkiest optic is fishier than ever
- Canon just fixed a major flaw in the RF lineup. The RF 7-14mm is the brand’s widest lens yet – but that’s not the only reason why I’m floored by the quirky new Fisheye zoom
- Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens hands-on: expansive view but expensive price
- The compact camera so trendy that Canon can’t keep it in stock just got a fresh new look! A limited edition Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is coming
February 4
- This Sony camera is nearly 8 years old, but it just got a major firmware overhaul. Sony’s beloved low-res mirrorless just borrowed a handful of features from the A7 IV
- "This image is spectacularly beautiful" – and it won 1st place, photographed with the best telephoto lens for DSLRs
- Logitech Rally review
- This retro Kodak compact camera was dropped in a lake in an attempt to photograph the Loch Ness Monster. Now, the 1970s camera trap has been fully restored
- The split-second moment a bull elephant explodes in dust, this amazing image just won Travel Photographer of the Year
- EZVIZ solves the biggest problem in outdoor security cameras with new CB8 4G Lite?
- NASA to launch new space telescope with “mind-boggling” 288MP camera
- This is "still the best damn camera you can buy" and it's now No.1 in Japan with incredible 180MP in-camera upscaling
- More photographers choose APS-C and Micro Four Thirds over full frame, as mirrorless continues to become more popular
- Canon EOS R5 vs R6 Mark III: You might be surprised at which camera is better
- Vote now for your favorite wildlife photo to crown this year's People's Choice Winner – the shortlisted images are just phenomenal!
February 3
- My first serious camera was a cheap Nikon DSLR. I’m immensely jealous of the Nikon Z50 II
- The compact camera came back from the dead, but last year's sales were still a fraction of the point-and-shoot’s heyday
- New Godox V1 Mid camera flash: compact professional lighting for “fast-paced shoots”
- This cheap mirrorless camera is nearly three years old, but it’s beating out pro bodies on this store’s best-seller list
- The cute-looking Meeting Owl conference room camera goes very Pro – as earlier models get easier on the wallet
- The photograph Don McCullin never showed Britain: his only self-portrait, hidden among Roman statues
- Inspiring story of the world's first wheelchair camera system for filmmakers should inspire all of us
- This retro compact camera hasn’t even started shipping yet, but it’s already a best-seller – and is even beating out popular mirrorless cameras
February 2
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung expected to solve subtle yet annoying image quality issue
- Is Nikon cool again? Korean Gen Zers make up over 61% of the Big N’s domestic mirrorless sales
- This is photography's biggest lie – and you've been brainwashed about how to use your camera
- "I captured this image while leaning over the side of a boat" – Dalmatian Pelican photo wins top bird photography award
- 8K video is dying, but you shouldn't mourn its loss
- Get published and win big: Top photography competitions to enter in February – July 2026
- Insta360 Link 2 Pro review – the PTZ webcam which could change more than one industry
- Leica gives 9-year-old rangefinder cameras new lease of life with Noctilux firmware update
- Kodak's US$100 retro shooter vanishes from Japan's top 10 compact cameras. Now, this Sony takes No.1 for the first time in over two years
- 42 years in a row! Canon's industry-leading patent streak keeps going strong
- Logitech's new Rally AI takes a new direction for the PTZ camera – and hides it?
- Rumors suggest Nikon could bring the last DSLR lens it ever released to Z-mount cameras. But do we really need an upgrade?
- Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro AF review: What price a ‘pro’ lens? This one’s easy on the wallet
February 1
- This TED Talk hilariously shows that the best way to make people care about wildlife is to make them laugh at comedy photos
- Can a pair of robot legs make me a better photographer?
- Dahle Vantage Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
- Lightroom is brutal, but what are your options if you want to use something else for your photos? These are the ones I'd consider
- This one missing feature is ruining the best new mirrorless cameras
- This "Japanese Hasselblad" does things that the original Swedish camera simply can't
- Will rising DRAM costs affect camera prices? This is what Canon is predicting for 2026 amid rising costs for memory and raw materials
- Obsbot Tiny 3 review: Will a serious musician accept its bold claim that it's fit for recording artists?
- I’m a Michigan photographer. This is how I prep to take photos in seriously sub-zero temperatures