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- December 24
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- 7Artisans teases three tiny new 180g lenses – that’s less than the weight of many smartphones
- Why removing color made this photograph of a well-known desert landscape more powerful than ever
- I’m an American drone pilot. The new foreign-made drone ban effectively stunts consumer drone tech – and could make aerial photography and videography far more expensive
- December 23
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- A proposed law could allow photographers to buy a subscription for US Copyright registration, rather than a per-upload fee
- When Leicas sell for millions, you're not buying a camera – you're buying immortality!
- The US has now banned all new foreign-made drones. What does that mean for American drone pilots?
- A real tree, a real sky… but this amazing photo feels like it was taken on another planet!
- Researchers let an AI generate thousands of images without human input. The lack of originality was “sobering for computational creativity”, with images only falling into 12 cliched styles
- December 22
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- Laowa's latest macro lens is capable of 10x magnification!
- The next GoPro is…a laptop? Asus is teasing a ProArt x GoPro collab coming next month
- Canon and Nikon DSLRs just got a new lens!
- World first: DDPAI launches new dash cam with 4K front, 4K rear and 3K cabin cameras
- Mushrooms, mist and a 16mm gamble: here's what happened when photographer Albert Dross went ultra-wide and ultra-low with his camera
- These images beat nearly two million entries to win Oppo’s Photography Awards 2025
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- I’ve never seen bokeh like this before! This photographer DIYed a filter for a crazy spinning bokeh effect
- DJI’s secret vlogging weapon – did this massive leak reveal it just split the Pocket 4 in two?
- This compact camera claims back-to-back top spots in Japan's best-seller list
- Is Canon firing back at Fujifilm with its next camera?
- December 19
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- After extending the deadline four times, the US TikTok ban is coming to a close. Is it too much to hope for the same thing for DJI?
- Photographers saved 89 million hours – 12 work weeks each – using AI in 2025, study suggests
- Love rare cameras? This limited edition card game would make an ideal stocking stuffer – or a post-Christmas dinner distraction
- The new Fujifilm X-T30 III gets first firmware update
- Luma AI Ray3 Modify: This new AI works with real cameras and actors to reimagine scenes, instead of starting from text
- December 18
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- 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
- Xiaomi has just launched five new Redmi Note 15 devices, here’s how to figure out which camera is right for you
- 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”
- The OnePlus 15R launches and it's a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship OnePlus 15
- This is the number 1 camera for beginners on the Amazon sales charts. Here's why this 2-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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- TTArtisan redefines bokeh with its new cine lenses
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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
- 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!
- 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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- 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
- A three-year-old Canon is still Japan's most sold camera – and Sony's newest vlog cams can't take its crown
- 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
- Could Sigma extend its coveted telephoto run with a 300mm f/2.8? This patent supports the possibility
- December 9
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- 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
- No app needed: Aura now lets you text your favorite photos directly to its frames
- Will Canon's retro camera have its newest image sensor?
- 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
- Honor's new Magic 8 Lite comes with a 108MP camera and huge 7500mAh battery
- Why is Birmingham's first photographer finally getting the recognition he deserves after 180 years?
- 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
- Viltrox teases new conversion lenses for Fujifilm X100 cameras
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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
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- 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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- 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
- 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!
- Alena Grom's Ukraine series shows what documentary photography looks like when you're part of the story
- 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
- 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 brings "true flagship performance" and AI processing to the masses
- 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
- 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
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