The Camp Snap 110D Puts the Experience of a Minox into a Digicam
Camp Snap has announced the 110D, a horizontally-oriented digital camera that rides on the retro styling of classic 110 film cameras.
Panasonic Lumix S9 Firmware Empowers the Lens Fn Button
Alongside the Lumix S 20mm f/2.5 lens, Panasonic has announced new Lumix S9 firmware, minor updates for other Lumix cameras, and new versions of the Lumix Lab and Lumix Flow apps.
The Panasonic Lumix S 20mm f/2.5 Is a Petite Prime Made for the S9
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 20mm f/2.5, a new compact ultra-wide prime lens designed for full-frame L-Mount cameras.
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Review: A Great Camera In a Polarizing Package
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has arrived, and it looks a lot different than its predecessor. Despite its bold new angular design, though, the R8 II has the same vibes as the original R8, and that's a very good thing.
Canon’s Radically Redesigned EOS R8 II Has IBIS, 4Kp60, and an AF Joystick
Canon has announced the EOS R8 Mark II, the company's newest full-frame mirrorless camera. The camera is designed for beginners and longtime photographers alike, promising easy-to-use modes for budding photographers and advanced features and controls for seasoned vets.
Yeti Doesn’t Just Have Coolers, it Also Makes Protective Cases for Camera Gear
Most people know Yeti for its coolers, but it's expanding its gear-transport game with three new hard cases: the Loadout GoBox 8, GoBox 10, and GoBox 20.
Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS Review: Telephoto Dreaming
The Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 G Master OSS gives Sony photographers exceptional image quality and serious reach in an impressively compact, lightweight package.
Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Review: 994 Grams of Telephoto Glory
The FE 400mm f/4.5 G Master OSS is Sony's long-awaited answer to the über-popular Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lightweight telephoto lens. Alongside the new FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS, the 400mm f/4.5 is also Sony's first alternative to the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sports. Is the 400mm f/4.5 a strong answer to the competition?
The Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Is the Lightest and Most Affordable of its Kind
Sony has announced the FE 400mm f/4.5 G Master OSS and FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS telephoto prime lenses. These lightweight lenses are nearly identical in design, features, and even size. However, the new 400mm f/4.5 GM is especially portable and offers photographers an affordable, accessible entry point into G Master telephoto photography.
The Sony 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS Weighs Under a Kilogram
Alongside the new FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS, Sony has also unveiled its first compact professional super-telephoto lens, the FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS. The two lenses are nearly identical but make different promises to photographers.
The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 Portable Printer Puts Your Smartphone Photos Onto Instant Film
Way back in 2021, Fujifilm unveiled the Instax Link Wide portable smartphone photo printer, enabling photographers to print their photos on Instax Wide instant film, no matter which digital camera they used to capture the shot. Now the Instax Link Wide 2 has arrived, bringing a new set of interactive features.
The Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 Digicam Looks Nothing Like its Weird Predecessor
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Pal 2, a tiny digital camera that has an all-new, analog-inspired look and a lot of changes.
Escura’s $60 Instant Print-Inspired Toy Camera Gets a Dramatic Redesign
In March 2025, Escura made headlines for its $50 InstantSnap toy camera shaped like an instant photo print. Since then, Godox came out with a similar camera, the C100, that PetaPixel's Chris Niccolls really hated. Now, Escura is back with a new InstantSnap, the InstantSnap.novo.
Poco F9 Ultra Hands-On: A Photographer’s Take on Poco’s 200MP Flagship Phone
I put the Poco F9 Ultra through its paces as a photographer, testing its 200-megapixel main camera, 5x periscope telephoto, and ultra-wide camera in real-world shooting.
How I Got the Xtra Muse 2 Pro Even Though It’s Banned
Xtra’s Muse 2 Pro isn’t currently available in the U.S., but I have one. Here’s how I got it and my first impressions.
Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary Review: Versatility is a Virtue
More and more, I find myself prioritizing convenience in a lens rather than ideal optical performance. Having a lens that is compact and versatile with a focal range that covers more of an ultra-wide field of view, means that I don't have to bring a second lens with me.
Atomos’ New Shinobi 7 II Is its Brightest Shinobi Monitor Yet
At IBC 2026 today in Amsterdam, Atomos announced the Shinobi 7 II, its brightest Shinobi monitor yet.
Desview’s Three New Pro Video Monitors Have Accurate Color and Big, Bright Screens
Desview has unveiled three new professional field monitors. The OL14 Pro, OL16 Max, and OL16 Ultra 12G are all built for professional video workflows and promise the features and performance that pros require.
Angelbird’s New CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Cards Are Ready for the FX5
Wise isn't the only memory card company to show off a new product at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam. Long-time memory maker Angelbird is getting in on the fun, too, with a new generation of CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards.
Wise’s MK-IV CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Cards Are Basically Future-Proof
Wise Advanced, more commonly known as just Wise, has announced new CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards. The new MK-IV series cards introduce dual VPG certification, preparing Wise's memory cards for the next generation of cinema cameras.
BenQ’s New 4K Monitors Are Purpose-Built for Serious Video Editors
BenQ has announced the Creative Pro PV3250U and PV2750U monitors. They are BenQ's first professional monitors designed specifically for video color grading that include 3D LUT hardware calibration and dedicated content tools.
Insta360’s Luna Pro Goes Global and Has Most of the Ultra’s Features
Insta360 has announced the Luna Pro, the newest camera in its Luna Series of gimbal cameras co-engineered with Leica.
Sirui’s New $599 Saturn V2 Anamorphic Lenses Rotate for Vertical Video
Sirui has announced the Saturn V2, a new full-frame anamorphic lens series that supports both horizontal and vertical shooting orientations through its rotating design.
OM System PEN Review: Too Familiar But Oh-So-Pretty
The idea behind the original Olympus PEN camera was deeply poignant. Like an actual pen, the PEN camera should be something you can take anywhere. It offers utility, for example, to sign a check or write in a tip on a receipt. But it is also a creative tool for sketching, writing a poem, or whatever inspires you along the way. The humble pen also has a third layer: it need not always be humble. It can instead be a stylish piece of functional jewelry, showing a touch of class peeking out of a …
OM System Revives and Reimagines the Legendary PEN
The PEN has returned. OM Digital Solutions has announced the OM System PEN, the first PEN series camera released under the OM System brand.
OM System’s Updated 14-42mm Kit Lens Is Splashproof and Focuses Closer
Alongside the new OM System PEN, OM Digital Solutions has announced the refreshed M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III standard zoom lens. This compact new kit lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28-84mm, making it well-suited to a wide variety of scenarios.
Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Review: Fisheye Finally Fulfilled
It has been lean times for fisheye fans invested in the Sony E-Mount. While we’ve seen some affordable third-party options, the last full-frame fisheye with a Sony badge on it was a 16mm for the A-Mount (that was 20 years ago!). Now, Sony is doing its best to rectify the situation with its $1,600 FE 8-14mm f/3.5 G, a fisheye zoom lens which features many of its latest technologies.
The 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Is Sony’s First Full-Frame Fisheye in 20 Years
Sony has announced the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G, the first Sony fisheye lens for E-mount and the first full-frame Sony fisheye in 20 years.
DZOFilm’s Full-Frame Arles Zooms Promise Prime-Level Performance
DZOFilm has announced a pair of new cinema zoom lenses that promise to deliver the performance and character of its cinema primes. The Arles Zoom 25-75mm T2.6 and 65-180mm T2.6 cover a wide focal length range, from wide-angle to telephoto.
A Robot Vacuum Company Is Launching an 8K Action Camera
Dreame isn’t exactly known for making cameras, so pivoting from robot vacuums and lawnmowers to action cameras may be a little risky. Originally unveiled at CES 2026, the Leaptic Cube is ready for primetime and will hit shelves in October 2026 after a full showing at IFA in Berlin.
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Review: Sigma is the Alpha This Time
Sigma has never made an 85mm f/1.2 lens -- until now. Maybe this lens is late to the party, but the company might have saved the best for last. The new 85mm f1.2 will be available in Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount where previously the only lenses available were manual-focus. This gives Sigma a unique opportunity to make a big splash and, in that metaphor, this lens is a cannonball.
Sigma’s Redesigned, Slimmer Lens Filters Promise Better Image Quality
Alongside its new 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary and 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras, Sigma has announced a new product for every photographer: redesigned lens filters.
The Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Is Getting a Very Nice Dedicated Viewfinder
Fujifilm has announced the development of the VF-GFXC2, an external electronic viewfinder (EVF) for the Eterna 55 cinema camera. It promises a mix of high resolution, brightness, and an aspect ratio that matches the Eterna's 4:3 open gate.
Sigma’s Compact 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG C Is Wider Than Your Typical Zoom Lens
Sigma has announced the 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary, a new standard zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Remarkably Lightweight Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Promises Unparalleled Image Quality
The promised Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art has finally arrived, ushering in a new era of ultra-fast prime lenses for the Aizu-based company. Sigma promises unparalleled image quality in an impressively compact and lightweight design.
Nikon is Developing Nine Cinema Lenses That Cover Larger Than Full-Frame
Nikon has revealed that it is currently developing nine Nikkor Z Cinema T1.9 cinema lenses that are specifically designed for its Z-mount cameras, including the V-Raptor X VV, which has a sensor larger than full-frame.
The Nikon ZR Will Get Open Gate Recording in 2027
Nikon has announced a firmware update for the Nikon ZR, and while it has some nice, small additions, the real story is that the ZR will get open gate recording and in-camera anamorphic desqueeze by next year.
This Upcoming EufyMake Printer Puts Your Photos Onto Fabric
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Anker says it’s committed to launching its new EufyMake Fabric Printer in Q1 2027 as a consumer product that would enable owners to print full-color, textured graphics on garments right at home. Photos are among the images the device can handle, possibly opening a door for photographers looking to get creative with their work.
10 Great Vintage Lenses for Portrait Photography
Vintage lenses are often talked about as if their only value is “character.” That usually means lots of flare, low contrast, possibly swirly bokeh, spherical aberration, or some other charming defect that gives digital images a little analog grit. There is nothing wrong with that, of course. A flawed lens can be a wonderful creative tool. But the more interesting vintage bargains are not always the strange ones. Sometimes the best buys are lenses that are simply much better than their used …
Manfrotto Adds a Dedicated Video Tripod to Its ONE System
Manfrotto has announced the ONE Video, rounding out its ONE System tripods with a dedicated professional video option.
SmallRig Nano Power Banks Have Mounting Points for Camera Rigs
SmallRig has announced the Nano Power Bank Series, a set of smaller power banks that look more like offerings from UGreen or Anker but with mounting points that make them more tailored to working photographers and videographers.
This $55 Toy Camera Looks Like a Cassette Tape for Some Reason
Over on Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake, photographers can support what is arguably one of the goofiest toy cameras to date. And that's a high bar to clear. The "DV42" is a 24-gram, teeny-tiny camera that, for some reason, is styled to look like a cassette tape.
Lexar’s New SSD Is So Thin It Doesn’t Even Have a Regular USB-C Port
Lexar has announced Muse, the world's thinnest portable SSD.
Fujifilm XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR Review: A Top-Tier Super Telephoto
I have to admit that I don't have a ton of faith in Fujifilm when it comes to wildlife and sports photography. I don't feel like the autofocus performance of the cameras is quite up to par with the competition when it comes to more demanding situations. However, I do think that the glass lineup is excellent, and it just got even better.
Fujifilm Bolsters Its XF Telephoto Lens Line with a 400mm f/4.5
Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR, a new super-telephoto prime lens with an equivalent full-frame focal length of 609mm along with the promise of some of the highest optical performance in the entire XF lens line.
Pentax’s Last Active DSLR Seems Pretty Dead
Ricoh Imaging's Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR, announced in 2018, has reportedly been discontinued across all major Japanese retailers, which means that there are now no Pentax DSLRs in active production in Japan.
This Flashy Thunderbolt 5 Dock Has a Screen, Memory Card Slots, and Expandable Storage
Lexar's sub-brand, Pexar, first made its name in 2024 by making digital picture frames. While frames are still Pexar's primary product, the company is expanding into Thunderbolt 5 docks with the PexarBolt Ultra. While it may seem like a strange departure, a Thunderbolt 5 dock aligns with its parent company's product portfolio.
TLS Has Rehoused Vintage Nikon AI and AI-S Lenses for Today’s Filmmakers
True Lens Services (TLS) has rehoused vintage Nikon AI and AI-S lenses for modern filmmakers, delivering classic Nikon optical charm to today's productions.
Hohem Unveils the ‘World’s First’ 2-in-1 Pocket Gimbal Camera
Hohem has unveiled the Eyepic at IFA 2026, introducing what the company calls the "world's first 2-in-1 pocket gimbal camera." The device combines a detachable camera with three-axis stabilization, allowing it to function as a handheld gimbal camera or a wearable camera for hands-free recording.
Third-Party Companies Are Fixing One of the Sony FX5’s Few Flaws
The new Sony FX5 cinema camera is one of Sony's most exciting video products in years. It is also extremely well-designed, with one notable exception. PetaPixel hoped a third-party would step in and address the issue, and sure enough, it has happened.