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August 2026

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August 31
- “This workhorse is always in my bag.” Photographer Chris Burkard doesn’t head out without this Sony zoom, but that’s not even his favorite
- Compacts and APS-C mirrorless are the only growing camera categories – does this prove that price and portability beat picture quality?
- Andrew Crommelin and Charles Davidson took the photograph that proved Einstein right about the universe in 1919. So why does history only remember Arthur Eddington's name?
August 30
- Crap cameras are on the rise because of supposedly ‘authentic’ output. I review cameras for a living but have we, and manufacturers alike, chased the wrong goals all along?
- 30 years ago, this monster futuristic Leica camera shot digital photos at a resolution that was over 20 times better than its rivals – but there was a catch
- I tried to trick the latest smart spotting scope with a stuffed seagull – but it was smarter than me!
August 29
- When photo competitions get it wrong, there are no "bad guys" – just the rule-abiding photographers that get stabbed in the back
- I’m frustrated that camera companies are recycling old ideas instead of coming up with new ones
August 27
- 4 creative workflow hacks that improve capturing and editing on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
August 26
- Spotlight on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra cameras: why your vacation photos will never look the same again
- You may be a creator, but are you READY to create? These mobile workflow kits ensure that you’ve always “got the shot”
- UK government’s misleading advice works against street photographers – here are my tips for taking photos in public spaces
August 24
- Why I think the Leica Q3 43 changed the premium compact camera market and made others take notice
- Memory cards have become so expensive… I’m glad my camera still takes an SD card!
- Why monochrome has become the most important part of my photographic style, and it could be yours too!
- Eadweard Muybridge invented a device that led to both cinema and burst photography – all to settle a question about horses – and the way it worked was utter genius
August 23
- How to photograph the spectacular 96% 'blood moon' lunar eclipse tonight, August 27-28
- The Swiss watchmakers who accidentally built the world’s most eccentric camera
- The forgotten photographer who put a US president in the White House – and pioneered photographic branding
August 22
- Chinese brands now produce the most impressive camera phones - it's time enthusiasts ditched Apple and Samsung
- “Mission 1 has been a long time coming” – GoPro says the new Mission 1 is the camera that fans have been asking for since this iconic Hero
- I’ve always exclusively bought first-party lenses – but that might be about to change
- Orwellian UK government pamphlet contradicts police on photography law. Imagine if Martin Parr had been prevented from taking photos in public…
- Everyone bitched that the Lumix L10 is too big for a compact camera – but the perfect-sized Lumix compact already exists
August 20
- Modern autofocus isn’t the cheat code everyone says it is – you can still miss regularly
- Leica makes 16 cameras – is it secretly the biggest camera brand of them all?
August 19
- World Photography Day: How NASA imagery has shaped our understanding of the Earth, the universe and existence
August 17
- “It has never been about asking AI to replace creativity” – Skylum CEO reaffirms Luminar’s commitment to photographers
- Over 1,500 shots per charge, a respectable 24MP sensor and just 14.5 ounces – is the 8-year-old Nikon D3500 still the perfect beginner camera?
- This man died at a waterfall for what was likely a crap photo – sometimes it’s safer and better to compose landscapes from afar
August 16
- Why I believe Sony taking control of Tamron will affect far more than two brands
- Film photographers are still obsessed with the Plaubel Makina 67 – in fact, this medium format camera is worth far more today than when it was new!
August 15
- Dive first, shoot second: Underwater photography lessons from two commended filmmakers
- Kodak was the biggest photo brand in the world. But now its Moments business is being sold to Cewe, it risks becoming a zombie brand
August 14
- Nikon rumor claims “almost everything” is delayed, but I don’t think this is cause for concern
- Earthrise: How the Apollo 8 astronauts inadvertently gave every photographer on the planet the most important lesson in preparation ever
August 13
- DIY Leica servicing is cheaper than ever, but is it worth the risk to your camera?
- “You’re protecting equipment worth thousands of dollars – and more importantly, your eyesight.” Total solar eclipse photographer explains what it takes to capture one of the world’s greatest phenomena
August 12
- The analog photography trend is about photography without “tracking likes and comments” – Instant film is trending, but Gen Z isn’t entirely to blame, Fujifilm says
- “There could be this moment of what happened with Maradona” – Photographer who captured iconic image of Messi holding the World Cup explains how he purposely missed other images to get it
August 11
- The Leica M240 was way ahead of its time – and I still use mine every day
August 9
- Can a 200MP phone outshoot a 100MP camera?
- The world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera is a tiny mechanical masterpiece
- "The Leica SL is not the most expensive camera on the market any more. Canon, Nikon and Sony all have cameras that cost as much or more than a Leica"
- Wildfire flames are only a mile from my front door, but the photo opportunities are remarkable if you stay safe and sensible
August 8
- I have photographed seven solar eclipses, and it was the internet that changed everything for the last three – and not in a good way!
- Steve McCurry: "I use this one lens 95% of the time, with one camera body, and I've given up using a bag" – Legendary photographer reveals his current camera setup
- Pancake lenses are officially back in fashion (and it's all thanks to trendy compact cameras)
August 6
- These nearly 125-year-old photographs are made of glass. They still survived 960 miles in Antarctica
- How to plan photographing August 12's solar eclipse and Perseids meteor shower peak
August 5
- Travel back to 2001 and the dawn of the camera phone
August 4
- Nikon never bothered to support the Nikon Zf and Zfc with retro-cool lenses, but thanks to Voigtlander it doesn’t need to
August 2
- How to photograph the 2026 total solar eclipse: Get prepared for the astrophotography event of the year
- When to walk away from work as a paid photographer: The red flags that scream "difficult client"
- This was the worst film format that Kodak ever invented – but millions still bought the cameras
- What is Leica's best-selling camera? I found out the answer to this question and was completely shocked
- How I built an ultra-compact off-camera flash kit that fits in the trunk of my car
August 1
- I’ve finally found my perfect travel tripod – and it doesn’t cost Peak Design money