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credits: Panasonic Panasonic’s new Lumix ZS300 camera is here. It is a follow-up to the Lumix ZS200 from 2018, and on paper it sticks very closely to what came before. The camera still combines a 15x optical zoom lens with a 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor inside a compact, pocket-sized body. But despite the familiar setup, there is also a notable step backward in terms of usability. At the same time, the release does bring one practical advantage, the ZS200 has been discontinu

credits: UGreen UGreen has announced two new Thunderbolt 5 docking stations, the Maxidok 17-in-1 and 10-in-1. Both docks are built around Thunderbolt 5, offering up to 120Gbps data transfer speeds, which is a big jump over previous generations and meant for creatives working with large files, multiple displays, or generally higher-demand setups. The more advanced model, the Maxidok 17-in-1, includes a slot for an M.2 NVMe SSD (up to 8TB), essentially adding high-speed storage

credits: Sony Adobe has rolled out Lightroom Classic 15.2.1, and with it comes something a lot of Sony users have been waiting for, expanded RAW support for the Sony A7 V. The update adds compatibility for compressed and compressed HQ RAW files, which Adobe says has been one of the most requested features. Lossless compressed RAW was already supported, so this update basically fills in the missing pieces. Lightroom (CC) is expected to get the same support in its next update,

credits: Canon New details, rumours and leaks about the upcoming Canon EOS R7 Mark II are making the rounds. At the centre is a 39MP backside-illuminated stacked CMOS APS-C sensor, which lines up closely with earlier rumours of something around 40MP. More importantly, the stacked design is expected to deliver very fast readout speeds, possibly close to (or even faster than) the EOS R5 Mark II. That would mean less rolling shutter and much better performance when shooting fast

credits: TTArtisan Last year at CP+ 2025, TTArtisan revealed it was working on its first camera, a retro-inspired folding Instax model. Now, the TTArtisan 203T is getting closer to release, although the way the company is handling it is a bit unusual. Alongside the update, TTArtisan shared an unboxing video that gives a better look at how the camera works and what to expect in terms of build and operation. From a technical standpoint, the 203T is fairly interesting. It featur

credits: Thypoch About a week after rumours started circulating about a Chinese manufacturer preparing its first full-frame autofocus zoom lens, it is now becoming clear who is behind it. The original rumour pointed to a company with no prior autofocus experience making a jump straight into a full-frame zoom, and that is exactly what seems to be happening here. At The Photography & Video Show in Birmingham, Digital Camera World got a look at a working prototype of the Thypoch

Just over a month after joining the Micro Four Thirds system, Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co. Ltd. (the company behind Songdian cameras) is already hinting at what might come next. Sonida is mostly known for its ultra-budget compact cameras, many of which are inspired by the look of more popular models. The lineup includes everything from X100-style compacts to action cams and instant cameras, often at very low prices. The overall reputation has not exactly been stella

credits: Viltrox Viltrox has introduced the Vintage Z2 TTL on-camera flash, making it the third entry in the retro-style series after the Z1 and Z3 from last year. The Z2 weighs 52 grams, and the foldable design lets the flash head sit a bit higher above the camera when in use to help reduce shadows, then fold down when you are packing it away. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges via USB-C. The flash supports both TTL and manual control, and it is being r

credits: Viltrox Viltrox has been teasing a couple of new lenses at The Photography and Video Show in Birmingham, including two upcoming Evo Series primes, an AF 35mm f/1.8 and an AF 55mm f/1.8. The company has had a busy stretch lately, coming off CP+ 2026 in Japan and WPPI in Las Vegas, and while it did not have a dedicated booth at CP+, it was still quietly showing off some of these upcoming products. Now in Birmingham, the lenses are being shown publicly, giving a slightl

credits: DxO DxO’s PhotoLab 9.6 is here, bringing over the more advanced noise reduction technology the company only just introduced with PureRAW 6. This update was pretty much expected, but it is still a meaningful one, mainly because it expands support to a much wider range of cameras. Alongside that, DxO is adding new edge-softening controls for its AI masking tools, plus a compressed DNG export option. The biggest change is that DeepPrime XD3 now works with Bayer sensors,

credits: 7Artisans 7Artisans has introduced a new PL Mount Adapter Kit meant to bring professional cinema lenses to a wide range of modern mirrorless cameras. At the center of it is a PL mount adapter paired with interchangeable mounts for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and L-Mount cameras. Swap the mount, and you can move the same lens between different bodies. Fujifilm X is not included here, though there are separate adapters out there if you need it. PL lenses are standard in

credits: Canon New details are starting to give a clearer idea of what the Canon EOS R7 Mark II might look like, with fresh reports pointing to a 39-megapixel stacked BSI sensor. That lines up pretty well with earlier rumours from late 2025 that suggested something around 40 megapixels. Compared to the current EOS R7’s 32.5 megapixels, it is a noticeable bump, but not a huge leap. The bigger story here is not the resolution though, it is the type of sensor Canon is reportedly

credits: Fujifilm At the CP+ 2026 show in Yokohama, Fujifilm shared a few insights into where its camera division is heading, including confirmation that the X-Pro series is not going away. In an interview with the French photography publication Phototrend, several Fujifilm representatives, including Jun Watanabe from X-Series product planning, Makoto Oishi from GFX planning, and marketing manager Shugo Kiryu, talked about the company’s current momentum and some of the ideas

credits: Camera Intelligence Caira Camera, developed by Camera Intelligence and previously known as the Alice Camera, drew a lot of attention last year when the company announced plans to integrate Google Nano Banana directly into its imaging pipeline. The idea was to let users make major changes to photos using simple prompts, essentially bringing generative editing into the camera itself. The announcement quickly sparked debate among photographers, and the company now says

credits: ULH The creators of the Ultimate Lens Hood have launched a new campaign featuring three updated products meant to help photographers and videographers shoot through glass without reflections or glare. The lineup includes versions designed for traditional cameras, smartphones, and action cameras. The main product in the new campaign is the ULHpro, which the company describe as the smallest version of the Ultimate Lens Hood so far. One of the biggest changes is the add

credits: Freewell Freewell has introduced a new support system called the Real Multi Tripod 5-in-1, designed to switch between several different configurations depending on how it is being used. The system can operate in Tripod Mode, two different Monopod Modes, Desktop Mode, and Trekking Pole Mode, essentially combining several types of supports into one piece of gear. The idea is simple enough, instead of carrying separate equipment, photographers can reconfigure the same t

credits: Sigma Sigma still doesn’t make lenses for Fujifilm’s medium-format GFX system, and based on recent comments from the company, that unfortunately won’t change anytime soon. With Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts largely closed to Sigma’s full-frame autofocus lenses, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the company look for opportunities elsewhere. One obvious option would be Fujifilm’s GFX mount, which uses a larger sensor than full-frame cameras. But according to Sigma CEO Kaz

credits: Adobe Adobe has brought its promised ‘agentic AI assistant’ to Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat. The first version is fairly limited for now and is currently available as a public beta in Photoshop on the web and mobile, but not on desktop yet. Still, it gives us an early look at how Adobe plans to bring more autonomous AI tools into the Creative Cloud. Inside Photoshop, the new AI Assistant lets you describe the edits you want using simple language. You can ask it to

credits: Canon A newly surfaced Canon patent shows some unusual catadioptric zoom lens designs, and it might offer a hint at how a very fast f/1.4 zoom lens for the RF system could be built without becoming extremely large. Recently there have been multiple reports that Canon is working on a constant f/1.4 zoom, which would fit into the broader trend of increasingly fast lenses. Even Fujifilm has been exploring extremely bright designs, recently floating concepts like a 33mm

credits: Manfrotto Manfrotto has expanded its ONE-series lineup with a new tripod called the ONE Photo, and unlike last year’s ONE Hybrid tripod, this one is meant specifically for photographers. According to Manfrotto, the tripod uses a redesigned structure with a non-rounded leg profile that improves torsional rigidity and overall stiffness. The idea is to provide better stability for high-resolution cameras and long exposures. The tripod incorporates Manfrotto’s XTEND mech

credits: Kase The previously reported Kase 150mm f/5.6 reflex autofocus lens is now officially here. What makes the lens interesting is that it combines a mirror (reflex) optical design with autofocus, something you do not see very often. It is launching for Sony E-mount and Canon EF mount, with the possibility of additional mounts later on. Another more unusual feature is the magnetic front ring, which allows filters and the lens cap to attach magnetically instead of relying

credits: Escura Escura has announced a small cube-shaped camera called Ligar and it is trying something a little different for film photographers. The device attaches to the hot shoe of a film camera and automatically takes a digital photo the moment the camera’s shutter is released. In other words, it captures a digital copy of the moment at the same time the film exposure is made. The idea is partly convenience and partly insurance, if something goes wrong with the film rol

credits: Venus Optics Venus Optics’ new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift and Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift ultra-wide lenses are here Both are designed for full-frame and medium-format mirrorless cameras and are meant for photographers who work with architecture, interiors, or landscapes where perspective control matters. While Canon and Nikon both produced tilt-shift lenses for their DSLR systems, neither company has introduced equivalent lenses for their mirrorless mounts. Th

What Is Kinetic Photography? When you hear the word kinetic, the first thing that probably comes to mind is motion, and that is exactly what this technique is built around. Kinetic photography, sometimes called camera tossing, is a style where the camera itself becomes part of the movement while taking the photo. Instead of holding the camera steady like we normally would, you intentionally move it. That movement might be a shake, a swing, a bounce, a spin, or in some cases e