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This Colorful Joel Meyerowitz Photo Is the Leica Picture of the Year 2025

American photographer Joel Meyerowitz (b. 1938) has been an exceptionally influential photographer since the 1960s. He helped color photography earn respect in fine art circles, and his street photography exudes unmistakable style. One of his most famous photos has been named the Leica Picture of the Year 2025.

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How a 150MP Medium-Format Camera Preserves Japan’s Historic Manga

For many, digital cameras are tools for creating art. However, in some very specialized applications, high-resolution digital cameras are used to preserve it. In Japan, Shueisha Manga-Art Heritage is using 150-megapixel Phase One medium-format cameras to digitize manga, ensuring that fast-fading artwork is preserved for generations to come.

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Sony Releases Major Firmware Updates for a7R V and a7 IV

Sony has issued significant new firmware updates for two of its most widely used full-frame mirrorless cameras, bringing the a7R V to Version 4.00 and the a7 IV to Version 6.00. The updates expand focus control options, add new video workflow tools, and improve FTP transfer handling, enhancements that align both models more closely with the capabilities of Sony’s newer Alpha bodies.

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This Free Calculator Figures Out Your Anamorphic Aspect Ratios

Anamorphic lenses are a regular part of many cinematographers' kits, especially as new anamorphic lenses become more affordable and more cameras include more video recording features that help anamorphic optics shine. However, it can be challenging to envision the final scene, since anamorphic lenses squeeze the frame. A new online calculator can help filmmakers dial in the perfect settings with their anamorphic lenses and nail the framing every time.

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BenQ’s New 27-Inch 4K Monitor Has a Built-in Calibration Tool

BenQ has expanded its Designer series with the PD2770U, a 27-inch 4K UHD color management monitor aimed at small studios, independent creators, and post-production teams by combining professional-level color performance with integrated hardware calibration, without the need for external devices.

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Nikon and RED Are Launching Imaging Recipes Soon

Nikon and RED are working together on a new set of Imaging Recipes for Nikon cameras, slated to arrive on December 10. Although details are scarce on these hyped new recipes, there's still a lot to say about Nikon Imaging Cloud's Imaging Recipes.