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Llano’s New Fast Charging Case Powers Three Action Camera Batteries

Llano has introduced the AC3 30W Fast Charging Case, a compact battery charger designed for action camera users who need to manage multiple batteries quickly while traveling or shooting on location. The portable charging case can power up to three batteries simultaneously and supports a range of popular action cameras from several major brands.

Vote for Your Favorite Fujifilm Dream Lens Ideas

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Fujifilm hosted its promised "Focus on Glass: Untold Stories" event this morning, sharing new details on its existing X Mount lenses and offering a peek behind the curtain at the lens concepts the company would like to consider. Photographers can vote for their favorite lens ideas right now.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: The Photographic Lines Are Even Blurrier

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A wet and rainy San Francisco was the venue for this year’s Galaxy Unpacked launch event and the testing ground for shooting the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Ultra model is priced at $1,299, which is the same as last year’s model. I’m going into this review with the usual intention of testing this phone more as a camera and seeing how it stacks up as a creative tool.

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Apple’s New $3,299 Studio Display XDR Comes With Some Caveats

Apple's new 27-inch Studio Display XDR looks like a great option for photographers and video editors requiring accurate colors and high peak brightness. However, as eagle-eyed prospective customers are discovering, there are some caveats to consider when it comes to compatibility.

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Nikon Z-Mount Drama Heats Up as Sirui and Meike Lenses Vanish

In January, news broke that Nikon had filed a lawsuit against Viltrox in China concerning patents related to Nikon Z-mount technology. A couple of weeks later, Viltrox said that despite the lawsuit, it was not adjusting its lens development roadmap. New reports this week claim that lens makers Sirui (China) and Meike (Hong Kong) have both stopped Nikon Z lenses, which is quite the coincidence given the ongoing legal situation with Viltrox.

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vivo Debuts Revamped X300 Ultra Video Camera System at MWC 2026

vivo is taking mobile videography to new lengths in a very literal sense with the X300 Ultra, putting a professional cinema camera into your pocket. This means filmmakers and content creators can now capture professional-grade footage anytime, anywhere, without compromising on quality or creative control.

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Honor Put a Robotic Camera Gimbal in a Smartphone

What happens when you put a small robot into a smartphone and let it control the camera? Honor’s Robot Phone is essentially built on that premise as an Android phone with a built-in gimbal. And the company says it will become a finished product coming to market at some point in 2026, starting in China first.

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Why the Biggest NCAA Basketball Game of the Year Was Barely Photographed

In October, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) warned photographers against rights-grabbing credentialing agreements after The Gazelle Group, a major firm known for its sports coverage, offered credentials for sporting events in exchange for irrevocable, free use of photos taken by credentialed photographers. This pay-to-play arrangement understandably irritated photographers and wire services, and the fallout has persisted.

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The Washington Post Wins Major Photojournalism Awards With Talent it Laid Off

In late February, award-winning photojournalist Matt McClain of The Washington Post was recognized by the annual Best of Photojournalism contest sponsored by National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). Earlier that month, McClain and 300+ Post journalists were laid off as the publication restructured.

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Tecno’s Modular Magnetic Concept Tries Resurrecting a Dead Idea

When it comes to Tecno’s Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, the company describes it as a “phone that grows on demand”. A magnetic-based system that allows users to stack components -- including various cameras -- onto the back of the phone makes it highly adaptable. At least in theory.

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Peak Design Launches Four New Travel Line Bags for Adventurous Photographers

Peak Design is expanding its award-winning Travel Line of carrying solutions with four new travel bags, launching first on Kickstarter. The new bags, including the Travel Backpack 2-in-1, Travel Weekender 25L, Travel Backpack 20L, and Travel Crossbody 3L, are built with modern travelers in mind, including photographers gearing up for weekend getaways and extended photo adventures.

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DxO Wants PureRAW 6 to Be the First Step in Your Photo Editing Workflow

DxO has released PureRAW, characterizing the software as a foundational step in a photography workflow rather than just another editing tool. PureRAW’s primary focus doesn’t change with this launch, which is to work with RAW files before handing them off to other apps for more elaborate touches, be it in DxO PhotoLab, Lightroom, or Photoshop.

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BorderTool Pro Brings High-End Digital Framing to the macOS Menu Bar

BorderTool Pro is a new macOS utility developed by Michael Damböck, a Fujifilm X Photographer, to streamline some of the more repetitive steps in a photographer’s workflow: adding borders, mats, and presentation-ready finishing touches to exported images. Built as a native menu-bar application, BorderTool Pro focuses on speed, batch processing, and preserving file integrity without requiring a full-fledged image editor.

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Godox Unveils Alink, a $40 Compact Wireless Mic for Cameras and Phones

Godox has introduced Alink, a compact wireless microphone system designed to simplify audio capture across cameras, computers, and smartphones. Marketed under the tagline “One Mic, Fits All,” the new system is positioned as a cross-platform solution for creators who move between different devices and production setups.

Photographer Makes Pinhole Camera Out of Chinese Roast Duck

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You can make a pinhole camera out of just about anything -- as an Italian photographer recently proved by building one from pasta. Continuing that playful nod to culinary heritage via the medium of photography, Martin Cheung has been creating images with a Chinese roast duck as his camera.

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Godox Introduces Entry-Level Studio Strobes Starting at $149

Godox has introduced the new SKIIIV Series, a pair of entry-level studio flash monolights designed for small- and medium-sized studios. Available in 300Ws and 400Ws configurations, the SK300III-V and SK400III-V aim to deliver consistent output and practical control at accessible price points.