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Thailand Bans Underwater Cameras on Deep Dives for Most Divers

Thailand has introduced strict new regulations targeting underwater photography. In an effort to protect its increasingly fragile coral reef ecosystems, only experienced divers are now allowed to take underwater photos, a measure prompted by concerns over the damage caused by tourism.

On the left, a Sony Alpha camera body is shown. On the right, the same camera is fully disassembled, with its internal components laid out neatly on a dark surface.

What’s Inside the Sony a1 II Camera?

The expert camera technicians at Kolari are back at it again, disassembling cameras into a puzzle-work of bits and pieces. But don't worry, it's all for a good reason. As part of the teardown, Kolari is converting a Sony a1 II for infrared shooting.

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Nikon Is Open to Making More Vintage-Inspired Cameras

Once it got its foothold in the mirrorless camera market, Nikon didn't waste too much time tapping into its visual heritage and releasing vintage-inspired cameras. The Zfc hit store shelves in 2021, its full-frame brother the Zf came out two years later, and if photographers want more, Nikon says it is happy to oblige.

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Epson’s New Large-Format SureColor Photo Printers Are More Affordable

Epson announced two new models in its SureColor P-series printer line -- the 24-inch SureColor P7370 and the larger 44-inch SureColor P9370. The printers are designed for professional photographers, fine artists, and graphic designers. The wide-format printers promise an extended color gamut, capable of swiftly making exhibition-quality prints.

A silver, rectangular digital camera body without a lens is shown on a grey surface, featuring a prominent grip and a large circular lens mount in the center.

The HeBF Grip for the Beautiful Sigma BF Camera Is Available to Order Now

The stylish new Sigma BF has proven very popular with photographers, quickly selling out in Japan ahead of its release this week. Some of those photographers may be keen to add a grip to the BF, ensuring a bit more purchase when using larger and heavier L-Mount lenses. That's where Helium Design Lab's HeBF grip comes in.

A black Schneider-Kreuznach x LK Samyang camera lens is displayed on a clear stand next to a sign announcing the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE lens, developed with Schneider-Kreuznach, and coming in 2025.

Samyang’s New 14-24mm f/2.8 is a Collab with Schneider-Kreuznach

While it was teased at CP+ earlier this year, Samyang today announced the AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE made in collaboration with Schneider-Kreuznach. The company says the lens combines Schneider-Kreuznach's renowned optical expertise with LK Samyang’s advanced technology in a lens with "exceptional performance."

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Japan’s 2025 CP+ Camera Show Got Even Bigger

Japan's CP+ show is the last remaining major international photography exposition, taking the mantle from Photokina after it shuttered in 2020. While the show appeared larger in scale this year than in previous years, the organization behind it confirmed that the 2025 show grew yet again.