April 23, 2026

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Close-up of the lens on a vintage Flexameter camera, showing engraved text "f/2.8 50 Dewatar" on the lens ring, with a metallic, slightly worn appearance and part of the camera body visible in the background.

This Forgotten Photographic Invention Was a Short-Lived Game Changer

When Leica ushered in the era of 35mm photography over a century ago, it did not immediately offer a coupled rangefinder (that came in 1932). Precise focusing was difficult with early Leica cameras, so other companies filled the void and offered useful accessories to early photographers. A particularly cool, stylish example is the Kühn Flexameter designed for Leica cameras.

A collage of four digital cameras from different brands, including Canon, Sony, Nikon, and Fujifilm, is displayed against a background with abstract green and white patterns.

Camera Makers Should Share Tariff Refunds With Customers

Canon, Nikon, and Sony raised prices during the tariff period, citing increased costs. Now that the Supreme Court has invalidated the IEEPA tariffs and US Customs has opened a refund process for at least some affected importers, the photography community deserves transparency about whether companies will seek refunds and, if they do, whether any portion will flow back to customers who paid higher prices.

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Two Studios Will Win a $50,000 Studio Upgrade

At the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Adorama Business Solutions introduced a new initiative to support organizations that rely on video and multimedia production. The $50,000 Multi-Media Studio Upgrade Contest will award two organizations a studio transformation package valued at up to $50,000 each, including equipment, consultation, and integration support.