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Jeremy Gray

The 10-Year-Old Nikon D5 DSLR Really Is the Best Camera for Artemis II

On the left, a view of Earth from space shows continents, oceans, and clouds. On the right, a black Nikon D5 DSLR camera is shown facing forward against a white background.

While much of the discussion surrounding the Artemis II crew's beautiful photos from their Orion spacecraft has focused on the images themselves, and they are fantastic shots, some of the discussion has surrounded the cameras used to capture the photos. Photographers love chatting gear, after all. While the Nikon D5 DSLR may seem like a puzzling choice as the primary camera on a prestigious space mission in 2026, it's the best tool for the job.

Jeremy Gray
A man holding a camera with a large lens stands outdoors. Beside him, a green sign reads "Photographer No. 24 Masters" with the Masters golf tournament logo.

New Doc Follows Ken Griffey Jr.’s Photography Journey at The Masters

Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.'s passion for photography is well known. The slugger-turned-photographer is a mainstay at major sporting events, including NFL games, soccer matches, and last year's Masters Tournament at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. Griffey's experience behind the camera at The Masters is the focus of a new documentary, "Photographer No. 24."

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A collage of three black-and-white photos shows circus performers practicing: a woman juggling with shadows behind her, three men preparing backstage, and a man juggling pins in front of a patterned curtain.

Making Peace With the Brutal Math of Photography

A camera projects an illusion of authority. It is easy to mistake the act of framing for the act of creation. We expect the lens to function as a paintbrush, assuming that technical mastery guarantees dominion over a scene. The prevailing mythology insists that vision alone bends reality, and that a trained eye can summon permanent order from spontaneous chaos. The vagaries of the environment dictate otherwise. 

Jeremy Gray
Split image: Left side shows a red, white, and black circular logo for FUJIKINA Copenhagen 2026. Right side has a person in a cowboy hat, partially visible, with the FUJIKINA Warsaw 2026 logo above text.

Fujifilm’s Next Fujikina Events Are in Denmark and Poland

Fujifilm has two Fujikina events coming up in Europe, including one in May in Copenhagen, Denmark, and another in June in Warsaw, Poland. These events are designed to give photographers, regardless of the gear they use, a chance to gather, learn, and celebrate the art of photography.

Jeremy Gray

How a Photographer Captured the Artemis II Launch With 14 Cameras

Close-up of rocket engines firing with bright flames and smoke on the left; wide view of a rocket launching, rising above a launch pad with clouds of smoke and blue sky on the right.

Photographer Steven Madow has been photographing rocket launches for over a decade, but arguably no rocket launch he has photographed has been as big of a deal as the Artemis II launch on Wednesday, April 1. Madow set up 14 different Panasonic Lumix cameras to cover the monumental event, including seven remote cameras at the launch site. His outstanding photos are the result of years of practice and planning.

Jeremy Gray

The NASA Artemis II Crew’s Stunning First Photos of Earth

Side-by-side images: left, Earth with visible continents and clouds seen from space; right, Earth viewed through a spacecraft or space station window against a dark background.

The NASA Artemis II crew piloted their Orion spacecraft out of Earth's orbit this morning, charting a path toward the Moon. Artemis II Mission Commander Reid Wiseman captured a pair of exceptional photos of Earth through Orion's capsule window, a spectacular celebration of the crew's latest achievements. These are the first two images downlinked from the Artemis II crew.

Jeremy Gray
Mario and Princess Peach stand together on a rooftop at night, gazing at a sky filled with colorful shooting stars and glowing trails. The scene is vibrant, magical, and illuminated by the falling stars.

Anamorphic Lenses Are Everywhere in Hollywood, Even Animated Movies

Anamorphic lenses are everywhere these days. From the small screen of television to the big screen of IMAX theaters, cinematographers often reach for anamorphics. These lenses not only deliver an ultra-wide, cinematic look but also feature distinct oval bokeh and exaggerated flare. The look is so prevalent in live-action filmmaking now that even animated movies, like the brand-new "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," are following suit and simulating the "look" of anamorphic lenses.

Jeremy Gray
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Tokina Is Breaking Years of Silence to Build a ‘Lens Like No Other’

Tokina was a significant name in lenses during the DSLR era, but photographers could be forgiven for thinking the company had given up on photography due to its lack of new lenses in recent years. However, Tokina is not gone. In fact, the company is working on its next lens right now, promising that it will be "one lens like no other."

Jeremy Gray
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Thypoch Announced an AI Camera and It Might Not Be a Joke

As expected, there have been a lot of April Fools' Day pranks in the photo industry today. Mixed in with the standard goofy and funny joke products, like ISO 0 film, a helium-filled camera backpack that weighs nothing, and a film roll with a different film emulsion for every frame, is Thypoch's camera idea that seems like it might not be a joke at all.

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The Best April Fools’ Day Photography Jokes of 2026

Three posters: left shows small, clear camera lens adapters labeled "4.1g" with the word "Air"; middle has a colorful quilted backpack on a tripod outdoors; right displays a white CineMaster-V 16K cinema camera.

April 1 has once again delivered a fresh roll of photographic absurdity, with brands and creators leaning into the strange, the impossible, and the technically questionable. While some years feel phoned in, 2026’s crop of April Fools’ Day gags shows the industry still has a sharp sense of humor about its own obsessions.