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Pope Francis' Leica camera sells for a thousand times its estimated value!
A camera gifted to the late pontiff has sold for €6.5 million. What does this tells us about the market for collectable Leicas?
This entrancing underwater photo of a humpback calf showcases the Sony A1's rapid autofocus and the Nauticam port's wide-angle clarity
NEWS Richard Condlyffe won Peoples Choice at the British Photography Awards in the Water Life category for this magical encounter.
Using the fast autofocus and stabilization of the Canon EOS R5, this shot of a wind-ruffled pelican captures incredible detail
Jayne Bond was shortlisted at the British Photography Awards in the Birdlife category for this precisely timed picture.
This robot camera looks like a PIXAR character and is ready to photograph the moon
news Meet LRU1: the adorable lunar rover with a multispectral stereo camera head that's helping scientists hunt for ice
If the AI bubble bursts it could BE WORSE for photographers than the AI itself!
Opinion If AI investments implode, the creative economy won't escape unscathed... and photographers will feel it quickly.
Upcoming show celebrates Joel Meyerowitz, the pioneering photographer who taught us to see in color
A major retrospective and special award both pay tribute to the iconic photographer.
The best wireless phone chargers for iPhone and Android
Buying guide Ditch the wires with our pick of the best wireless phone chargers
Sony unveils new rain covers and soft cases for super-telephoto camera set-ups
News Specially designed for field photographers with large telephoto lenses, these new accessories arrive in December.
Sandmarc's dedicated telephoto lens gives more power to the iPhone Pro's periscope camera
The new 48mm add-on attachment provides 16x optical zoom by mounting on to the phone's tetraprism telephoto system.
Taken with a Sony A7RV and 90mm macro lens, this extraordinary photo captures a lizard’s first breath
behind the shot Jamie Peters was shortlisted at the British Photography Awards in the Macro category, for this precisely timed moment.
Why Norwich's new virtual production studio could matter more than London's mega-stages
The UK's first academic Sony VERONA installation signals a crucial shift in how cinematographers will learn their craft.
Despite heavy light pollution, this Nikon D780 and Tamron 24-70mm photo captures the Milky Way in astonishing detail
Michael Steven Harris earned People's Choice at the British Photography Awards for this stacked, long-exposure image
Liezl Zwarts offers a masterclass in pivoting from commercial to art photography
News South African photographer Liezl Zwarts draws on Japanese philosophy, personal pain and her commercial training to forge a breathtaking fine art debut.
Google Photos wants to know your hobbies better than your friends do
Should you allow it to analyse your entire collection?
Scientists are designing a new camera that could detect alien life
News UK teams are helping NASA develop imaging tech for a mission that will hunt for alien planets beyond Earth.
The best camera rain covers: keep your camera and lens dry when it's wet
Updated Don't let inclement conditions stop you! With the best rain covers, you can keep your kit safe and dry whatever the weather
The next iPhone could fix the camera problem that's plagued all foldables so far
The 24MP selfie camera Apple's planning for its foldable iPhone will reportedly sit under the display.
Riccardo Ghilardi's photo portraits of cinema royalty show what's possible when you collaborate with your subject
news Getting great portraits of famous people is about more than just pointing a camera at them.
This viral trend for passport photos says something profound about Gen Z
Opinion As Instagram-perfection wanes, young people are rediscovering what makes a portrait actually good.
Mark Power's new book proves that commissioned photography needn't mean creative compromise
The documentary photographer's 27-year archive shows what's possible when clients give you freedom to shoot your way.
The AI backlash is loud, but it’s also tiny… and it turns out most clients simply don’t care
There's a lot of online shouting about AI ruining creativity. But most of us are quietly using it already.
'There's no catch': Canva founder tells photographers they shouldn't worry about Affinity going free
News Cameron Adams says they won't sell your data or let AI scrape your photos.
These brilliant World Sight Day images remind us how much more the story matters than the sensor
news Both the pro and amateur winners really hit home this year.
