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credits: Canon Just weeks after releasing a major firmware update for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Canon has rolled out another update to fix a problem that appeared in the previous release. The new Firmware Version 1.3.1 is a relatively small update, but it addresses an autofocus issue that could cause the camera to stop responding under certain conditions. The problem surfaced after the release of Firmware Version 1.3.0, which brought a lengthy list of new features to Canon’s

credits: Samyang Samyang has started teasing a new lens with the slogan “Lighter. Faster. Closer.”, although the company has not yet revealed exactly what product is on the way. The teaser comes at a time when several future Samyang lens projects have already appeared in rumours, making it difficult to tell whether the upcoming announcement is something completely new or one of the lenses that has been discussed over the past year. The teaser also carries Schneider-Kreuznach

credits: Sony Sony may be exploring the idea of its own medium format camera system, according to a new rumour that is currently very much unconfirmed. Reports suggest internal discussions have taken place around a completely new camera line built around a new lens mount and a sensor exceeding 100 megapixels. While there is no indication that an actual product is close to launch, the rumour has attracted a lot of attention because it would represent a major departure from Son

credits: 7Artisans 7Artisans and Seagull have teamed up on a new limited-edition lens, introducing the Seagull × 7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7 for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. The lens combines a classic manual-focus design with styling inspired by Seagull’s long history in the camera industry. Production is limited to 500 units worldwide, with each lens receiving its own serial number and commemorative badge. The collaboration is also notable because it sort of marks Seagull’

credits: Panasonic Panasonic has released firmware version 2.0 for the Lumix S9, bringing a handful of new features to the camera. The update adds support for Lumix Lab version 3.0, introduces wired USB connectivity between the camera and smartphone app, and expands the camera’s real-time LUT functionality. Panasonic also added the ability to edit custom My Photo Style profiles directly inside the Lumix Lab app. The biggest addition is USB-C data transfer between the camera a

credits: Canon Canon’s next generation of “Big White” super-telephoto lenses appears to be moving closer to reality. According to the latest rumours, updated versions of the RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM are currently expected to be announced sometime in late 2026. Rumours about replacements for both lenses have been circulating for months, including reports of development announcements that never happened, but recent information suggests Canon is still acti

credits: Viltrox Viltrox’s two new APS-C autofocus portrait lenses have officially arrived with the launch of the AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO and AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO. Both lenses share a very similar design philosophy, focusing on relatively compact dimensions, lightweight construction, and autofocus while targeting different focal length preferences. The 75mm f/1.8 EVO is the faster of the two and uses a 9-element, 11-group optical design, paired with a 9-blade aperture, 0.74m minimum f

credits: Harlowe Harlowe has announced its new Pocket Flash, a compact hybrid lighting tool that combines an on-camera flash with a bi-colour continuous LED light. The unit is built around portability but introduces a slightly different approach compared to traditional compact flashes through a built-in lift mechanism that raises the light source higher above the camera body. Harlowe says this helps reduce harsh shadows and creates more natural-looking lighting compared to st

credits: Metabones Adapter maker Metabones has announced a new feature called TruePDAF Technology, which the company says improves autofocus and image stabilisation performance when adapting Canon EF lenses to Micro Four Thirds cameras. The update is arriving for the company’s newer Speed Booster Mark II and Smart Adapter Mark II products and is essentially a firmware-based upgrade that takes advantage of newer hardware inside the updated adapters. TruePDAF works by using add

credits: Canon According to recent rumours, Canon is working on a new PowerShot camera expected around September 2026, but reports suggest it could look very different from previous G-series cameras. Multiple sources describe the camera as having “nothing like previous G series cameras,” which suggests people waiting for a straightforward replacement to the aging PowerShot G7 X Mark III may have to expect something different this time around. The biggest change seems to be Ca

credits: Godox Godox has announced the new iM30Pro, an updated version of its compact iM30 flash that adds a rechargeable battery, bounce flash support, a colour display, and more manual controls while keeping the small form factor that made the original model popular. The flash measures 6.4 × 6.2 × 4.8 cm, weighs 121g, and offers both Auto and Manual flash modes, with manual power adjustable from full output down to 1/128 power. It also supports S1 and S2 optical slave modes

credits: Meike Vistilen, a relatively new Chinese lens brand closely tied to Meike, is expanding further into the Canon RF ecosystem with the upcoming 85mm f/1.4 autofocus prime, currently scheduled to launch on June 9, 2026. The company appears to use the Vistilen branding specifically for RF autofocus lenses, likely because of Canon’s more restrictive third-party AF environment. Like several previous Vistilen releases, this new 85mm f/1.4 looks to be based on existing Meike

credits: Meike Meike has officially released two new autofocus portrait lenses, covering both full-frame and APS-C with the new AF 85mm F1.4 II MIX and AF 56mm F1.7 Air, both of which were first teased during NAB Show 2026. The 85mm F1.4 II MIX uses an 11-element, 8-group optical design, paired with an 11-blade diaphragm, 0.81m minimum focusing distance, and relatively compact dimensions at 648g and 85 × 110mm. Autofocus is handled through an STM stepping motor, while the len

credits: Leica Leica’s rumoured SL3-P is apparently not arriving quite as quickly as originally expected. New reports now suggest the possible launch window has changed from earlier May expectations to somewhere between May and June 2026. Since we are already approaching the end of May without an announcement, it is difficult to know whether Leica actually pushed things back or whether the earlier timeline was simply optimistic rumour speculation. What does seem fairly clear,

It looks like compact lenses are becoming a much bigger focus for Chinese manufacturers again, with both 7Artisans and Viltrox apparently preparing a fairly large number of new releases. Recent leaks suggest 7Artisans is working on at least three new autofocus lenses, including an AF 10mm f/2.5 full-frame fisheye for Sony FE, an AF 18mm f/2 APS-C pancake lens, and an AF 10mm f/4, with the latter two currently appearing for Sony E-mount. Images circulating on Weibo and reports

credits: ArcBlue ArcBlue has announced the C42, a new astrophotography system that combines an interchangeable lens camera, motorised tracking system, onboard processing, and automated alignment into a single setup. Smart astrophotography systems themselves are not particularly new anymore, automated telescopes have been doing similar things for years, but ArcBlue is taking a slightly different approach by building the system around a larger full-frame sensor instead of a ded

credits: Acer Acer has announced three new ProDesigner displays for photographers, video editors, and other creative users, led by the new ProDesigner PE320QXT, a 31.5-inch 6K display that focuses on colour accuracy and HDR work. The flagship model uses a 6016 × 3384 Quantum Dot IPS panel running at 60Hz. Acer says the display reaches 600 nits peak brightness, carries HDR600 certification, and is Calman verified with claimed Delta E below one performance alongside 99% Adobe R

credits: Sony Sony released new firmware updates for both the A7 IV and A7S III, although neither update introduces major new features. Instead, both releases focus mostly on fixing a few annoying bugs and improving stability. For the A7 IV, firmware 6.02 addresses an issue where focus bracketing could fail under certain conditions. Sony only added focus bracketing relatively recently with firmware 4.0, allowing photographers to capture multiple frames with different focus po

credits: Leica The latest rumours around the Leica SL3-P suggest that the company could be preparing a new model positioned between the current 24MP SL2-S and the 60MP SL3, with most reports pointing toward an announcement sometime around May or June 2026. According to the leaks so far, the camera is expected to use a 44.3MP full-frame sensor, which many believe could be related to the sensor platform used in Panasonic’s newer full-frame cameras. Leica and Panasonic have shar

credits: Calibrite The Calibrite Display Plus HL has now officially been approved for use with Apple’s hardware-level display calibration workflow, making it the first colorimeter supported by Apple’s newer calibration system for its professional displays. Up until now, photographers and other creatives using displays like the Apple Studio Display or Pro Display XDR could still profile their screens with regular calibration tools, but not perform full hardware-level calibrati

credits: Sony Following the launch of the Sony A7R VI, it looks like Sony’s 2026 camera roadmap is only getting started. Multiple reports are now suggesting that at least two more camera announcements could arrive within the next couple of months, with additional lenses apparently in development as well. The latest rumours are tied to two recently discovered Sony camera registrations in China, which surfaced back in early May under the model numbers WW679475 and WW721795. Acc

credits: Godox Godox has announced the new MF-T76 Macro Twin Flash, a dedicated macro lighting system for close-up photography on Canon, Sony, and Nikon cameras. The setup uses two adjustable flash heads mounted around the lens, allowing you to control light direction more precisely when shooting small subjects at very close distances. The MF-T76 has a rated output of 76Ws with a guide number of roughly GN22.4 at ISO 100. Flash power can be adjusted from 1/1 down to 1/256 in

credits: Fujifilm The rumour mill around the Fujifilm X-T6 is starting to pick up again, with multiple reports now pointing toward a possible launch sometime in late August 2026. According to the latest leaks, the camera is expected to use a new 40MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 6 sensor paired with an upgraded X-Processor 6. Most of the rumoured improvements seem focused on speed and responsiveness, especially around autofocus, buffer performance, and sensor readout. Reports also sugg

credits: Viltrox Viltrox has announced the new Z1 Pro, an updated version of its compact retro-style flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras. The flash keeps the same vintage-inspired design as the original Z1, but this time Viltrox is adding a more advanced feature set underneath. One of the biggest additions is support for High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000s, making the Z1 Pro the first model in Viltrox’s Vintage-series lineup to support HSS shooting. The Z1 Pro offers

credits: XPPen XPPen has announced the XPPen Pilot Pro, making this the company’s first dedicated editing console for photographers and other creative users. XPPen is actually mostly known for its drawing tablets and pen displays, but the Pilot Pro is meant for a different part of the editing workflow. The device is designed around one-handed operation and uses physical controls that can be mapped to different editing software. The Pilot Pro has 16 customisable buttons, three

credits: Venus Optics Venus Optics’ new Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF fisheye zoom is here. It is an ultra-wide manual-focus lens designed for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras and it has a 180-degree field of view at the 4.5mm end, which produces a full circular fisheye image. Zooming toward 10mm changes the lens into a more traditional diagonal fisheye that fills the frame instead. Inside, the lens uses a 13-element, 9-group optical design with a constant f/2.8 aperture through

credits: Thypoch Thypoch’s previously rumoured Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH for Leica M-mount is officially here, expanding the company’s Ksana lineup with one of the most classic focal lengths in rangefinder photography. The lens combines a fairly compact manual-focus design with a modern 8-element, 5-group optical formula that includes one aspherical element, one ED element, and two HRI elements. It covers full-frame sensors with a 43.2mm image circle, uses a relatively fast f/2 ape

credits: Canon Alongside the new EOS R6 V and RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ lens, Canon also quietly announced a small accessory update last week that is getting a surprisingly big reaction from photographers, a redesigned RF lens cap. It may sound minor, but for longtime Canon users, this has apparently been a long time coming. Since the launch of the original EOS R system back in 2018, Canon’s standard RF lens dust cap has been a regular source of frustration because it only at

credits: Brightin Star Brightin Star seems to be on a roll. After the new 10mm f/5.6 II and 7.5mm f/2.8 IV lenses, the company is now preparing to launch a new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens on May 22. On the inside, the lens uses a fairly advanced 15-element, 11-group optical design that includes HRI, ED (HOYA), and aspherical elements, along with the company’s newer Super IMC coatings to help reduce flare and maintain contrast. The lens delivers a 122.5-deg

credits: Canon Now that the EOS R6 V and the new RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ are officially out, attention is slowly starting to shift toward what Canon could still have planned for the second half of 2026. According to the latest reports from multiple sources, Canon’s roadmap for the rest of the year looks focused on RF lenses, with at least one new camera body possibly arriving as well. One of the more interesting rumours is a retro-inspired EOS R8 Mark II, which is currently

credits: Asus Asus has announced two new ProArt 4K HDR monitors, the PA27USD and PA32USD, meant for photographers, hybrid creators, and video editors who need strong colour accuracy and proper HDR support. The smaller PA27USD uses a 26.5-inch panel, while the PA32USD increases that to 31.5 inches, but both displays share most of the same core specs. Both support 99% DCI-P3 coverage, along with full sRGB and Rec.709 colour gamut support. Asus also claims Delta E<1 colour accur

credits: Sigma Sigma is updating its premium Art lineup with a new 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens, which recently appeared as a prototype at the China P&E Imaging Show. The lens will complete Sigma’s growing lineup of full-frame f/1.2 primes alongside the existing 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art II and 50mm f/1.2 DG Art for Sony E-mount and L-mount cameras. While Sigma still has not revealed the full technical specs, the company has confirmed the lens will use its HLA (High-response Linear Actu

credits: Leica Leica has released firmware version 4.1 for the Q3, Q3 Monochrom, and Q3 43, with the update mostly focusing on autofocus behaviour, playback improvements, and a few smaller workflow fixes. Compared to some of Leica’s bigger firmware releases, this one is more about refining how the cameras behave during everyday use rather than adding major new features. One of the biggest changes is in playback mode, where portrait-oriented photos will now display properly in

credits: Laowa Laowa’s new 4.5–10mm f/2.8 fisheye zoom made its first public appearance at the Beijing P&E Imaging Fair, and it is a pretty unusual lens. Ultra-wide fisheye zooms are already a niche category, but this one goes even further with a very wide focal range combined with a relatively bright constant f/2.8 aperture. The lens covers a focal range of 4.5mm to 10mm and delivers a field of view ranging from 180 degrees at 4.5mm down to 175 degrees at 10mm. Optically, it

credits: Brightin Star Brightin Star’s new MF 10mm f/5.6 II is here. It is an updated version of the company’s ultra-wide manual-focus APS-C lens. The second-generation model keeps the same compact and lightweight approach as the original but adds a few technical changes, including a slightly wider field of view, closer focusing distance, and some refinements to the physical design. The lens now delivers a 173-degree field of view, up slightly from the previous version’s 172

credits: PolarPro PolarPro has introduced a new filter called the Split 50, and visually it looks a little strange at first. Half of the filter contains optical glass while the other half is left completely clear, creating a hard split across the frame. That design is intentional, though, since the filter is built around the classic split diopter effect. The filter uses a +2 diopter element on one side while leaving the opposite side optically unchanged. The magnified section

credits: Thypoch Thypoch has officially entered the autofocus mirrorless market with the launch of the new Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8 for Sony E-mount cameras. The lens is being presented as the company’s first autofocus lens and, according to Thypoch, the first full-frame autofocus zoom developed by a Chinese optical brand. Instead of going after a large zoom range, the Voyager focuses on the three focal lengths photographers tend to use most in everyday situations: 24mm, 35mm, a

credits: Snapseed For a long time, a lot of mobile photographers assumed Snapseed had been abandoned. Before last year’s version 3.0 update on iOS, the app had not seen a major update since 2017, back when the iPhone X had just launched. Now, though, Google has followed that up much faster than expected with the release of Snapseed 4.0 for both iOS and Android, which is probably the strongest sign yet that the app is still actively being worked on. Snapseed originally launche

credits: Sony Sony’s new a7R VI is finally here, and this time the biggest story is not just resolution. For the first time in the series, Sony is pushing the a7R line heavily toward speed as well. The camera uses a brand-new 66.8-megapixel fully stacked Exmor RS full-frame sensor, replacing the older 61MP sensor architecture that had been around since the a7R IV in 2019. Moving to a fully stacked design brings a major jump in readout speed, allowing the camera to shoot 14-bi

credits: Panasonic Panasonic’s new Lumix L10 is here. It is a fixed-lens compact camera that takes a lot of inspiration from the older LX100 series, but with updated hardware and a much more modern feature set. The camera is built around a 20.4-megapixel backside-illuminated Micro Four Thirds sensor (the same sensor used in the Lumix GH7) paired with Panasonic’s latest image processor and Dynamic Range Boost technology. Despite using a relatively large sensor for a compact ca

credits: Panasonic Two new Panasonic rumours are currently getting a lot of attention. One points to a new compact Micro Four Thirds camera, while the other involves a previously unknown camera model called DC-L10 showing up on official Panasonic websites. Put together, they suggest Panasonic could be expanding the Lumix lineup again sometime in the second half of 2026. According to multiple reports, Panasonic is apparently working on a smaller MFT camera expected to launch l

credits: Brigtin Star Brightin Star has announced the new 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C fisheye lens, a manual-focus ultra-wide lens for mirrorless cameras. The lens is built around a 190-degree field of view, which goes beyond the range of many fisheye designs and creates the strong perspective distortion and curved rendering typically associated with this type of lens. The fisheye is designed for APS-C cameras and will be available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Canon EF

credits: Sony Sony and semiconductor giant TSMC have announced a preliminary agreement to work together on a new image sensor fabrication facility in Japan, with the goal of developing and manufacturing the next generation of camera sensors. The agreement is currently non-binding, but the two companies say the project would involve a new facility in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. The proposed joint venture would combine Sony’s sensor de

credits: Viltrox Just ahead of China P&E 2026, rumours are starting to pile up around several new Viltrox lenses, with reports pointing to at least three additions to the company’s Pro series for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. The show takes place in Beijing from May 15 to 18, and based on recent leaks and social media teasers, Viltrox looks set to have a fairly busy event. According to multiple reports, Viltrox is expected to announce a new AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro for full-fra

credits: ZY Optics ZY Optics (Zhongyi) is getting ready to announce two new lenses at the upcoming Beijing P&E Imaging Show 2026, including a 30mm f/2.4 medium format lens and a 45mm f/1.4. So far, though, the company has only shared details about the new 30mm f/2.4, which becomes the latest addition to its growing PITTURA series lineup. The lens is designed specifically for 44×33mm medium format sensors and will be available for both Fujifilm GFX and Pentax 645 systems. That

credits: Sony Sony has seemingly started teasing its next Alpha camera, describing it as “the next R” in a new social media post. While the teaser avoids mentioning the camera directly, it does not leave much room for interpretation either. At this point, it is looking very likely that Sony is preparing to unveil the long-rumoured A7R VI, with the official announcement scheduled for May 13. The current A7R V is slowly starting to show its age in a few areas. Although Sony cha

credits: Nikon Nikon has announced that it is developing a new high-end telephoto zoom lens, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, and one of the biggest details is right in the name, it includes a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. That means the lens can extend its range from 120-300mm f/2.8 to roughly 168-420mm f/4 without needing an external converter. The lens will be part of Nikon’s premium S-Line lineup for full-frame Z-mount cameras. The new lens looks like a direct mirrorl

credits: Maven Filters Maven Filters’ Iron Slider Gradient Adapter is here. It is a new filter system designed to give photographers more control over graduated ND filters without needing the large square filter setups that are usually associated with them. The system combines a magnetic adapter with Maven’s 95mm graduated ND filters, allowing the filter to slide freely up and down across the front of the lens. The adapter comes in 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm thread sizes. While the

credits: OM System A pretty unusual rumour is making the rounds right now. OM System is supposedly working on an OM-3 Monochrom, a black-and-white-only version of the OM-3 that could arrive as early as August 2026. According to multiple sources, the camera would be based on the existing OM-3 platform, which actually makes a fair amount of sense considering OM System has already experimented with niche versions of its cameras before, like the OM-3 Astro. The idea behind a mono

credits: Funleader Funleader has announced an updated Black Edition of its Contax G35 Leica M Conversion Helicoid V2, continuing its approach of adapting classic Contax G lenses for Leica M cameras without permanently modifying the original lens. The update, according to the company, is especially interesting for photographers who still like the look and rendering of classic Zeiss optics on Leica M bodies. The biggest change is the move to an upgraded aluminium alloy housing