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August 31
- Are AI filmmaking awards deserved, or do they legitimize ripping off others' work? London AI movie ceremony has me thinking
- "AI can't do what we do," say Royal Navy photographers in epic new featurette, 'Life Through The Lens'
- My favorite retro lens filter for a film-like look is now a digital slider. Adobe has sneak-launched a new “glow” slider, and I’m already obsessed
- "Neither of us could quite put our finger on it, but we both agreed there was something special" – Spider-Man: Brand New Day cinematographer talks shooting with a large-format camera, prototype lenses and comic book-inspired LUTs
- Used camera gear is one of the most popular sellers on eBay Japan, second only to this category
- There’s power in a simple camera angle. From Dolly Parton to natural disasters, the best news photos this week highlight the power of composition
- Eight hours after drilling an adjacent hole in the Arctic ice, this photographer finally captured a polar bear staring straight into his DSLR lens
August 30
- Godox’s new suction-cup mount enables you to stick your light to walls, windows and wherever else!
- Africa's best night-safari destinations could also be dream locations for astrophotographers
- The UK’s rarest bird has a new top-secret nest – but here’s where you can go to photograph them, albeit with “extreme” caution
- NASA launches astronomical wide-angle lens into space – what will the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope capture, and how does it differ from James Webb and Hubble?
- These 20th century photos of Mexican workers being rounded up and sent back highlight how mass deportations from the USA are nothing new
- "We speak to thousands of photographers every year": How Capture One builds the future of professional workflows by providing "technology that almost seems to melt away"
August 29
- Godox takes on Canon, Instax, Polaroid and Kodak with its new dye-sub portable printer
- Leonard Jefferson wasn't using a professional camera and only knew the rapper Tupac Shakur slightly, yet he captured one of the most iconic images in modern music history
- Need more storage? This Pokémon x SanDisk collab gives you all the mobile Mewmory you can handle
- This full-frame mirrorless broke sales records in Japan and now wins its second Camera of the Year award – featuring "cutting-edge photographic technology," it's a "reliable and high-performance camera for discerning photographers"
August 28
- That gorilla’s picking his nose! Immersive exhibit to showcase Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards’ most guffaw-inducing photography gaffes
- DJI Action 6 cameras go to space (and back) on China's new Musk-beating reusable rocket – and the mission includes the unreleased Osmo 360 II
- Putting a Canon lens on a Fujifilm camera isn't blasphemy – with this new adapter, it miraculously becomes a full stop brighter!
- OM System’s upcoming compact retro mirrorless couldn’t come at a better time as Micro Four Thirds camera-maker sales dip
- "People keep asking me if it's AI. That's not an insult though, because it just doesn't seem real": photographer captures threatened species that wins Australia's most prestigious nature photo competition – but his drone almost died out on the ocean
- The "World’s Worst Photographer" just released her images for us all to see – let’s break down why these photos of Iceland suck and how they could be improved
- Camera trap captures epic battle between bobcat and rattlesnake
- A “photographer’s delight,” this retro compact mirrorless just won a major tech award – but Fujifilm also took the award for a budget camera too
- Only one Nikon model made Japan’s July camera bestseller list – but here’s why that DOESN’T mean Sony and Canon are better
August 27
- Pulitzer-winning photographer Sal Veder has died aged 99 – his most famous frame carries a lesson for all of us
- “This is a camera that should be shouted about more.” Ricoh is ending production on a beloved GR series compact camera – but what’s coming next is even better
- AI zoom camera with crazy 2,000mm telephoto reach can also control a mirrorless camera
- Finally! Photoshop is giving light its own non-destructive layer – and the new tool looks a lot like well-loved Lightroom and Adobe Camera RAW sliders
- This is the fisheye lens I've been waiting for! Full frame, full autofocus, full metal, full weather sealing, fast aperture and CLOSE focus for just US$449
- Drone artist captures “vanishing beauty” in frozen landscape, becoming the Minimalist Photographer of the Year 2026
- The GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS is the smallest mirrorless camera yet – but it’s so small, it can’t use lenses heavier than this without help
- Japan’s No.1 compact camera is a cult favorite featuring 8-year-old tech and 40x zoom that still beats newer releases
- Why was the first picture of the Red Planet's surface black and white – and what camera was used to take it 50 years ago?
- “Every roll starts the same, each one comes out a little different.” This new 35mm film comes already exposed to mix two different art forms
- At 728g, this new 60-180mm f/2.8 lens is the lightest constant-aperture telephoto yet for L-Mount cameras – and it’s one of the more affordable workhorse zooms too
August 26
- “A genuine marvel of engineering,” this 102MP retro compact camera has now swept all three of the world’s biggest design awards
- This company created one of the most widely used tripod head designs 80 years ago. Now, the company is shutting down
- Nikon’s first compact cinema camera takes gold at EISA Awards
- The GoPro mirrorless camera is real! I shot with the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS – and it’s unlike any camera that I’ve used before
- Canon firmware updates add a stack of new features to four Cinema EOS cameras – and the EOS R5C!
- Nikon will service your old SLR film camera, but only for a limited number of people for a very limited time
- THIS IS NOT A DRILL: OM System just teased what looks like an Olympus PEN-F II
- Multi-award-winning full-frame mirrorless is Japan's No.1 camera, but its 3-year-old sibling is the real success story – here's why
- Apple's new M6 Mac Mini and Mac Studio are faster – but the price hike is MASSIVE!
August 25
- From an unlikely friendship to a leopard’s clumsy maneuver: the world’s leading wildlife photography competition reveals a sneak peek of this year's extraordinary images
- DJI's "brilliant first 360 camera" only launched a little over a year ago. DJI is already teasing the second generation
- Nikon Image Space just got a death sentence. This is when to download photos by – and what Nikon is replacing it with
- RIP Jay Maisel: the New York photographer who shot one of history's most iconic album covers, made masterful use of light and color, and loved to pass on his knowledge to others
- ZWO upgrades flagship Seestar smart telescope, adding new optics and twin 4K sensors
- The Leica M camera refused to change for seven decades – and that might be its greatest strength
- Three gentoo penguins reclaim their place in nature among the ruins of an Antarctic whaling station abandoned in 1931 – photographer captures wildlife returning to the relics of a dark industry
- Nature lover captures rare grumpy wild cat on camera – but I can’t help smiling at how cute its little angry face is
- Just released months ago, and already crowned as the compact camera of the year – point-and-shoot model WITH viewfinder now honored with industry award
August 24
- The Lomo MC-A has just been crowned best film camera of 2026-2027
- 80% of the Top 10 lenses in Japan are third-party optics – and Canon doesn't make the list at all
- EISA Awards 2026: no Sony clean sweep this year as Nikon snags "Lens of the Year" crown as photography winners announced
- This new Leica M lens recreates the magic and beauty of a 1930s British classic
- “We've got exciting new products coming in different categories that are not even Mission.” The Mission 1 is the most exciting GoPro in years, but the action cam giant isn’t done yet
- Astrophotographer rappels 330ft (100m) into "otherworldly" cave to shoot award-winning photo – and he got the whole thing on camera
- Flower photography isn't just about pretty roses: photographers in this new collection found beauty from weeds in concrete and ghosts in cyanotype
August 23
- “Vertical video is driving me INSANE” says sports videographer. And no, open gate isn’t necessarily the answer…
- Getty's latest show turns the spotlight on Mexico's greatest image-makers – and how they built a century of work through friendship and rivalry
- What? A full-frame f/1.8 prime for less than US$100? TTArtisan just released the cheapest 85mm out there!
- “Still one of the best bets,” this 2023 compact mirrorless camera is so popular that it’s dominating both new and used sales charts in Japan
- From picket lines to drag queen dressing rooms, these five views of Los Angeles prove that Chicano photography has always refused to stay in the same lane
August 22
- These National Geographic filmmakers spent four years following the journey of a single lion cub – I can’t wait to watch!
- The traveling community, illegal raves and anti-war protests: Photography exhibition reveals insider’s view of the subcultures that shaped the UK
- Sony A7 V keeps throne atop Japanese sales chart – but this hybrid camera might be a better alternative, even though it didn't make the list
August 21
- Fujifilm’s viral status has pushed Nikon out of the top three camera makers – but that’s not the only shakeup in the latest camera brand ranking from Japan
- The smartphone decimated the camera industry. Photography is finally starting to recover – but what about video?
- Bokeh Face: Polaroid Go Gen 3: Instax Mini beater or a fun alternative?
- Canon's tactile photo exhibition will help visually impaired students experience photography in a “completely new way”
- Influencer bitten by shark is a lesson to both casual and pro photographers alike
- A year after Canon increased production, this PowerShot compact camera is still so viral that used models are nearly twice the new cost
- Adorable image of a damsel not in distress wins biology journal photography competition
- Dutch Grand Prix prohibits anything but fixed-lens cameras for F1 spectators
- “Looks over specs” – As smartphone cameras reach 100MP, 20-year-old compact cameras with single-digit megapixel counts are booming in Japan
August 20
- This compact camera is the size of a lipstick, but it still shoots 16MP photos and 2K videos with a rotating lens and retro filters
- Gray wolves may no longer be endangered in this US state – and a network of 1,311 trail cameras capturing more than 2 million images is helping to prove it
- This majestic Milky Way photograph “celebrates the remarkable clarity of Australia’s dark skies, where multiple celestial phenomena can be experienced together above an iconic outback landscape”
- Is Canon getting into the smartphone game? This new patent application has raised the possibility
- “Before history was written, it was photographed” – 25 years later, more than 30 photographers will come together to talk about photographing 9/11
- Nearly half of the trendiest compact cameras in Japan have this one feature – and one of them isn’t even “compact” at over 1,000g
- A week-old Hawaiian monk seal pup rests on its mother at a busy Waikīkī beach – and this photographer captured the rare moment without disturbing them
- New Nikon firmware “unfreezes” the Coolpix P1000 bridge camera and bolsters the Nikon Z5 II's practicality
August 19
- Is Viltrox about to release lenses for a camera/mount combo that no longer exists?
- Sorry, filmmakers – the Sony FX5 was just delayed again, with NO confirmed release date on the cards
- Horrific photograph of starving polar bear still stands out as stark warning this World Photography Day
- Newly launched, this retro photo-video light doesn’t just light the scene. It projects 36,000 colors and creates patterned backdrops
- Now you can play Doom on this 16-year-old DSLR!
- Is Panasonic ditching Micro Four Thirds? This YouTuber thinks that an APS-C L-Mount camera might be on the cards – and it could spell the end for MFT
- The "new" #1 compact camera in Japan has been popular for years – but the real point-and-shoot hero sits close behind at just US$99 with a retro look
- Almost 4,000 entries whittled down to just 4 – the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 shortlist has been announced
August 18
- Kodak overtakes Fujifilm as the most-used film brand among photographers in new survey
- I can’t stop laughing at these failed viral smartphone eclipse photos. This is why GenAI doesn’t belong in cameras
- “DJI is not a military company”: Drone maker speaks out after partial win in US courts – it's but not the case that tries to get new drones on US shelves
- UK courts, pubs and even Comic-Con ban smart camera glasses – is it even possible for this tech to salvage its reputation?
- Okay, I'm about to go broke – these Polaroid x Pokémon instant cameras NEED adding to my Pokédex!
- Leaked Apple promo shows the company solves Meta's privacy problem by creating a different kind of stealth camera: AirPods
- Did I just spot the unreleased 7Artisans f/2 pancake lens for sale? I think so… but I wouldn’t trust it
- “I started screaming because I know what shelling looks like” – dolphin photographed performing extremely rare behavior
- Released at No. 1, the trendiest camera right now is easy to guess – but some names are suspiciously missing from Japan's top cameras
- Time to be more careful? Research says 22% of us leave our cameras or phones unattended in public to film or photograph ourselves
August 17
- Fujifilm Fujikina is coming to the US, turning NYC into “a living gallery space,” along with photo walks, workshops, and talks
- How a photographer on an unplanned dive swam into a mass of sardines and captured this breathtaking, ethereal image
- These breathtaking aerial shots show climate change from a new perspective
August 16
- Stargaze around the world without a plane ticket: These are the best 2026 Perseid meteor photos so far
- These are the 10 most photographed dog breeds of 2025 – I can't believe bulldogs got muscled out by these guys!
- This viewfinder-free camera teaches lessons no other mirrorless really can. Now it has won a prestigious award for its "contemporary interpretation of what began with the camera obscura"
- I’m a camera expert. I hate to be the one to say this, but camera prices are probably about to get worse
- Kate Winslet tracked down one of the world's last Rolleiflex technicians for her Lee Miller biopic – and made a replica camera for her co-star in the movie
August 15
- Photographer paddled a kayak to the edge of the continental shelf and waited. The feeding frenzy that emerged reminds us: the best wildlife shots come from watching, not chasing
- We've been eclipsed: NASA photographers share stellar images from this week's solar event – and there's at least one Easter egg that's worth discovering
- A painter locked himself in a lab for two years trying to create a lasting image using light. Then he accidentally broke a thermometer – and changed photography forever
- Alice Seeley Harris took her camera to the Congo on her honeymoon in 1898. Her gruesome photograph of severed hands helped to end one of history's greatest wrongs
August 14
- Woah! These unusual photographs prove the power of perspective is about more than just camera angle
- This starry photo isn’t just pretty – it’s proof that water can survive harsher space environments than we thought
- I feel like I just got sucker punched: Drone tariffs on top of an FCC ban are a double whammy for American drone photographers
- Light Lens Lab launches an ambitious new 35mm f/2 Apochromatic lens for Leica M
- Get 15 bonus gifts with the September 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
- Wait… Nikon’s rumored 'ZR-style' stills camera could have a viewfinder after all?
- Three quarters of photographers don’t trust an AI edit, says AI-editing platform
- So far, Japan's #1 best-selling camera in 2026 is a 3-year-old APS-C mirrorless with some unusual shooting modes
- “There's a spot for Mission 1 in the lineup, and there's a spot for Hero-like products” – The Mission 1 Pro is the finest GoPro yet, but even GoPro says the Hero13 is still king for this category
- Camera traps once again play pivotal role in the fight to protect big cats, with this historic rare animal sighting
- Is this the lens that Fujifilm and Hasselblad shooters have been waiting for? This 30mm f/2.4 is wider and faster than other medium format primes – and it's only US$499
- Shooting 120MP and 8K50, Insta360’s new camera doesn’t just want to replace the “best 360 camera” – but gimbal cams and action cams too
August 13
- Thought memory card prices were high? Things could get even worse
- These mind-blowing eclipse photos aren’t fake – they’re proof of one key hack that all photographers should know
- A luxury cinema camera brand and a smartphone maker partnered in what could be the most unusual phone of 2026 – but Robot Phone may be just the start
- Shot from nearly a mile away with two stacked 600mm lenses, the photographer had just 84 seconds to nail this eclipse shot after nine months of planning
- 200 years of Scottish photographic history celebrated, as Royal Scottish Academy throws bicentennial birthday bonanza exhibition
- Compact camera wins third major industry award for "extreme standard" – it's one of a kind and earns 'Best of the Best'
- "Inconvenient photographs": Leica's decision to pull a Russian from its awards shortlist is forcing the photography world to face some hard questions
- Chris Burkard put these camera bags through sand, storms and jostling – and now these battle-tested bags start at under $30 in the US
- "We think of ourselves as a photography company… we never had any disposition to reinvent ourselves as an AI company," says Capture One CEO
- "These photographs don't just capture what’s beneath the surface; they surface the stories our planet most needs us to hear. As the pressures on our ocean grow, so does the importance of the artists who bear witness to them"
August 12
- I photographed the Northern Lights and a Perseid meteor in the same frame – and I used one of the cheapest lenses in my bag
- VSCO is bringing print photography back in billboard style – and your image could feature on one!
- Smartphone photographer gets dangerously close to rare venomous snake – which is why wildlife is best suited to long lenses
- “This camera has the potential to completely change the way we take pictures with a camera” – Insta360 is working on not one but two mirrorless cameras
- Google Pixel 11 is here with "Pixel’s best camera yet" – promising up to 56% more light sensitivity on its 48MP cameras with larger sensors
- This 14-year-old Fujifilm lens is one of the trendiest primes in Japan right now. The second-place lens? It’s an even older Canon DSLR optic
August 11
- Christopher Nolan uses a hollowed-out Pentax SLR to check framing on set
- James Webb telescope captures stunning image of Lion Nebula in spellbinding detail
- Earthrise: The iconic image behind Earth Day is "the most influential environmental photograph ever taken"
- Panasonic scores a major win against Red’s controversial compressed RAW patent
- These 10 cameras are getting more expensive on the used market in Japan – the biggest hike is 24.1% and it's a DSLR!
August 10
- GoPro launched the “best GoPro ever,” but the risk of bankruptcy remains, as CEO says the company is in the “later stages” of looking for a buyer
- The world’s most compact mirrorless camera is coming from an unlikely source. Launching in September, this is what we know so far about GoPro’s mirrorless camera
- I’m an American drone pilot. The US drone ban may be about to get worse, as the FCC’s definition of “military-grade” could remove popular drones like the DJI Mini 5 Pro
- “Overwhelming” demand forces Nikon to halt Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S orders (report)
- Apple page lists mysterious Nikon Z70: Could this be Nikon’s rumored APS-C flagship?
- Looks like "the compact camera you can take ANYWHERE" is now discontinued, but a new one could be on the way
- Space satellite captures remarkable image of huge magenta-green “hummingbird” covering Antarctic ice
- Fujifilm’s real-life “color hunt” sells out in 2 days – but maybe it can inspire you to organize your own photographic quest
August 9
- Drop everything! These surfing dogs are the feel-good photos the world needs this week
- "A cultural legacy passed down from generation to generation. At the heart of the Lambe Sujo and Caboclinhos Festival in Sergipe, a boy looks out at the world through the lens of his heritage," says photographer about multi-award-winning street shot
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- EXCLUSIVE: GoPro has been dreaming of swappable lenses since the Hero4, and now a mirrorless GoPro is finally happening. The brand talks ILS prototypes and who the upcoming camera is really for
August 8
- The Vogue photographer who never let his models stand still: Neil Kirk spent decades capturing supermodels mid-stride, mid-leap and mid-laugh
- Leica releases new firmware for 6 cameras – including an important shutdown bug fix
- For 20 years, everyone assumed Kate Moss was drunk on that staircase. Greg Brennan, who took the photo, says she was just waiting for a car home from a party
- "This image captures something deeply human – the need for connection after moments of reflection and duty. Just hours earlier, these young submariners had marched with solemnity and precision, paying tribute to those who had gone before them"
August 7
- DJI Osmo 360 II camera teased with imminent August 13 launch in China (at least)
- Tamron is planning 10+ new lenses for 2026 and is expanding its multi-mount strategy… just as Sony proposes buying the company
- Is the Sony RX10 V the ultimate all-in-one zoom camera? Why pancake lenses rule! What’s the deal with aspect ratios?
- Photo of hungry pelican snapped in the act at 1/1,400 sec with a Nikon Z9 gets major awards recognition
- “It was extraordinary – my adrenaline was through the roof” says photographer who captured world-first drone footage of rare marine event
- These photos look like another world. The top news photos of the week prove the power of perspective, texture, and storytelling
- This cinematic photo of Australian drovers is honored at a major awards – and it’s a masterclass in visual storytelling
- NASA astronaut eyes up this amazing composition of the eye of a super typhoon from space
August 6
- Nikon is bracing for fewer camera sales amid rising costs. Is a new camera launch on the horizon?
- A decade in the making, the best 360 camera is about to get a major overhaul with 1-inch sensors – and it’s finally arriving in just a few days
- Fujifilm is breaking records – but the memory crisis is hitting so hard, even Instax is affected. Is a price change coming?
- “Adobe, polish my pics.” Adobe’s new ChatGPT plug-in gives the chatbot access to 70+ tools, including Photoshop and Lightroom favorites
- 6 years on, these high-end full-frame DSLR cameras are getting a fresh firmware update
- "Street photography begins with honesty. It doesn't wait for perfection or performance. It asks us to notice what everyone else walked past"
- Billingham’s new Icon Messenger Bag could be the perfect shoot-and-edit companion
- “It took far more than pressing a button,” says creator of controversial AI images shown at Belfast exhibition – and, honestly, I agree
- Full-frame photographers are more likely to have nearly twice as many lenses as crop sensor camera users, hints the latest data from Japan
August 5
- The SG-image AF 35mm f/2.2 lens is now available for L-mount cameras
- Halfway through 2026, the latest numbers from Japan show camera sales starting to slow in every category except these two
- Scientists capture highest-resolution photos of the Sun’s surface ever, revealing “tiny engines” driving solar activity
- This 130g budget camera lens just got better at autofocus
- This mini RC car comes with an attachable POV camera, so you can capture first-person footage as you zoom around your living room
- "We're returning control to the photographer" – Capture One CEO on bringing Hasselblad workflows to professionals
- On your cap, lapel or in your hand: DJI Mic Mini 2S wireless microphone lands with internal 32-bit float
- A new DSLR is on the way! "Production is in progress" on Pentax's new camera
- "Finest stills camera ever made" is not Japan's No.1 as this record-breaking full-frame mirrorless triumphs
- Enchanting photo of three curious monkeys gatecrashing an online class was commended at the 2025 Living with Wildlife Photography Competition – and now it’s your turn to enter
- Two eclipses and meteor showers – NASA offers simple guide to shooting August’s massive schedule of must-not-miss astrophotography events
August 4
- Sony finally breaks its silence on which third-party lenses work best with E-Mount – and dishes on the potential purchase of Tamron
- Newly launched, Sony’s 25x “un-compact” camera has jumped to the top of the trending charts – but it’s followed by these two surprise entries
- Sony's new lens is "built for the future to grow your skill" – and it's a compact, teleconvertable 100-400mm that you can actually afford
- Pentax hasn’t abandoned DSLRs – but it’s the compact camera comeback craze that’s giving Ricoh cameras a much-needed boost
- Alien world of photomicrography displayed at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum celebrates 101 years of Nikon microscopes
- "World’s smallest and lightest full-frame compatible zoom" just got better, along with three other super lenses
- The viral Godox C100 transparent viewfinder camera is now on sale – here's where can you buy it
- Most photographers visiting Cuba's capital focus on the Chevys and cigars. David Saxe took a very different approach: going after the blur, the shadows and the things nobody poses for
- What does it take to take a truly great celebrity portrait? From shooting Amy Winehouse to Yoko Ono, photographer Jillian Edelstein has spent a career finding out
- HoverAir Versa – is it a drone? Or is it a gimbal camera? Why not both at once!
August 3
- This Leica M-mount lens recreates a 1930s classic for a fraction of the price
- This full-frame camera doesn’t just photograph the stars – it tells you what stars you’re looking at from a removable magnetic LCD screen
- Can you go faster for less? Pergear's latest nifty fifty looks like a bargain
- A 2016 earthquake delayed cameras for months. Another one just hit Japan. This is how much the 2026 earthquake could impact photographers
- This single 3200-megapixel photo contains more than half a million galaxies and 50,000+ stars. Vera Rubin scientists say this is just the beginning
- For 15 years, Ricoh licensed the Pentax name. Now, that’s changed – and it's great news for DSLR fans
- This cult compact camera is Japan's new No.1 – nearly 7 years after its release, with second-hand prices often higher than its original retail price
- Pooch’s prayers answered as it becomes winning scene at 2026 International Pet Photography Awards
- Award-winning photographers all started somewhere – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this August
- Photographer Robert Canis spent 30 years shooting one nature reserve: here's what that patience can teach the rest of us
- Report: "Nikon is working on a Z7 III that will be a high-resolution camera"
- "This photo captures the first full Milky Way arch ever taken at this location," revealing the night sky over Argentina's UNESCO site, a landscape shaped over 200 million years and home to Earth's only complete Triassic record
- The 1965 Selma photograph with no faces in it: why James Karales' camera turned away from the hero shot and focused on the sky
August 2
- Sometimes, it’s best not to take the photo – as this girl posing at a former Nazi death camp reminds us
- The most useful camera lens accessory I've ever seen? TTArtisan filter holder swings open like a door
August 1
- Potatoes are beige and boring. But they are also the reason color photography exists
- Scientists have used AI-powered camera traps in the fight to save bees. THIS is how I want AI to be used, not to generate slop
- This mesmerizing image of a galactic mangrove won a photography award – and it stopped me in my tracks
- I thought Fujifilm made a mistake – but after spending weeks with its latest compact camera, I added one to my wish list