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credits: Leica Leica is rolling out new finishes for four of its well-known M lenses. Three of them, the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH., Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH., and Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH., now come in the company’s familiar olive-green “Safari” finish. Leica has used this colourway on and off for decades, and it has become a fan favorite, especially among people who pair these lenses with Safari-edition rangefinder bodies. The fourth lens in this mini-release, the Summi

credits: Canon Canon appears to have a new camera in the pipeline, at least if recent wireless registration filings are anything to go by. Since every upcoming camera with Wi-Fi must pass through regulatory databases before release, these listings have become an unofficial early warning system for new gear. They don’t always lead anywhere (companies sometimes register products that never ship) but they often give a decent hint about what is coming next. In this case, Canonrum

credits: Pixii Pixii is putting the brakes on its yearly release cycle and won’t launch a new camera in 2025, a first since the company began its annual update rhythm back in 2020. In a newsletter to users, founder David Barth joked about whether Pixii had accidentally turned itself into “the Apple of photography” with its consistent timing, before explaining why 2025 will be a gap year. The team is deep into developing what he calls a genuinely new successor, one that appare

credits: Sony Sony has refreshed one of its most basic full-frame zooms, introducing the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II. On paper, it looks almost identical to the original kit zoom from 2013, but the update brings faster communications and autofocus performance to better match Sony’s modern bodies. Sony says the lens can now keep up with AF/AE tracking at up to 120 fps (something the old version couldn’t do) though it is obviously not a natural companion for a flagship like the

credits: Viltrox Viltrox has officially released the AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO for E-mount, a compact full-frame portrait prime that weighs 340 grams and uses a 58mm filter thread. Internally, it is built around 10 elements in 8 groups, including two extra-low-dispersion elements to limit axial chromatic aberration and two high-refractive elements to help control field curvature and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness. The new version also adds a USB-C port on the lens mount for firmware

credits: Sony The Sony a7 V is finally here, arriving just over four years after the a7 IV. The new model adopts a partially stacked 33-megapixel BSI sensor, marking a major shift from the older non-stacked design and enabling significantly faster readout speeds. Paired with Sony’s brand-new BIONZ XR2 processor (the first time this chip has appeared in any Alpha camera) the a7 V now delivers blackout-free shooting at up to 30 frames per second with the electronic shutter, whi

credits: Sony According to new leaks, Sony’s next fast zoom might be a 16–28mm f/2 GM, which would finally round out the company’s growing set of constant-f/2 zooms. After the 28–70mm f/2 GM in 2024 and the 50–150mm f/2 GM in 2025, most people figured a wide-angle option was coming sooner or later. Rumours have been floating around for weeks, but this is the first time we have gotten an actual focal range. There aren’t any firm specs or timing yet, though, and it doesn’t look

credits: Pergear Pergear has introduced a new 50mm f/1.2 manual-focus lens available for Fujifilm X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Micro Four Thirds mounts, and on the outside it carries a very clear 1980s inspired look. Everything is fully mechanical, including the aperture ring and focus ring, and there is no electronic communication with the camera. Pergear also added fluorescent paint to the distance and aperture markings so the controls stay visible when shooting at nig

What Is Infrared Photography? Infrared photography captures light that the human eye can’t see, specifically wavelengths just beyond visible red, typically between 700 nm and 900 nm. You are essentially photographing a hidden version of reality and depending on the type of infrared you shoot deciding what colours that invisible world gets to wear (for example —> you can make foliage (leaves) turn white, gold, peach, or pink.)) The Technical Side Your camera’s sensor is natura

credits: Viltrox Viltrox has released a new ultra-wide option for Fujifilm shooters, the AF 9mm f/2.8 Air. It is an autofocus APS-C prime that lands at a 13.5mm full-frame equivalent and covers a 113.8° field of view. Inside, Viltrox is using a 13-element, 11-group optical layout that includes two aspherical elements, three extra-low dispersion elements, and three high-refractive elements to help keep distortion, chromatic aberration, and edge softness under control despite t

credits: Sony While everyone is waiting for the upcoming A7 V, Sony decided to drop something else first, major firmware upgrades for the widely used A7R V and A7 IV. Both cameras get a noticeable bump in autofocus customisation, new workflow tools and some long-requested interface changes that bring them closer in behaviour to Sony’s newer Alpha models. The updated AF system now includes a larger Spot, XL focus area for subjects that don’t stay put, plus three Custom AF zone

credits: Nikon/ Faloo Mi Nikon and RED are teaming up on a new set of Imaging Recipes for Nikon cameras, set to go live on December 10. Nikon hasn’t shared much about what these new profiles will look like yet, but the company is hinting at a deeper blend of RED’s colour science with Nikon’s own processing pipeline. RED and Nikon previously released a set of RED-developed LUTs in late 2024 that received a lot of praise, so naturally expectations are high. While we wait to see

credits: Farseer A group of former DJI engineers is preparing to launch something pretty unusual next month, a hybrid AI-powered camera called RocX, which will debut on Kickstarter. The idea behind the system is a bit different from typical compact cameras, the RocX can operate on its own, but it can also mount onto a DSLR or mirrorless camera and physically move that camera using its built-in gimbal. In that setup, the RocX sits in the hot shoe while the main camera screws i

credits: Viltrox Viltrox’s upcoming 2.0x teleconverter is shaping up to be a much more ambitious accessory than many expected. For those of you that don’t know, a teleconverter is a small optical adapter that sits between the camera and lens to increase the lens’s focal length, essentially giving you more “zoom”. The first leaked photo surfaced a few weeks ago, and now the converter appears to have been quietly unveiled in China, where detailed specs have been posted on Weibo

credits: Brightin Star Brightin Star has introduced an updated version of its ultra-fast full-frame 50mm f/0.95, simply called the 50mm f/0.95 Mark II. The new model sticks to the same basic idea as the original (a large aperture at a more attainable price) but comes with a revised exterior design and a slightly different aperture setup. Even though the optical formula still uses 10 elements in 9 groups, including extra-low dispersion and ultra-high refractive elements, Brigh

credits: Canon Canon is doing a bit of housekeeping this week, pushing out new firmware updates across several of its mirrorless and compact cameras. Nothing earth-shattering, but enough small fixes and changes that make it worth mentioning. The updates mostly focus on stability, compatibility, and ironing out a few odd behaviours that have been reported since the last releases. The EOS R5 Mark II gets the biggest patch with firmware 1.2.0, adding support for the EOS Multi Re

credits: Thypoch Thypoch has officially released the Eureka 28mm f/2.8, a compact manual-focus lens for Leica M and Fujifilm Xmounts, with the option to use the M-mount version on Fuji bodies via Thypoch’s dedicated adapter. The design takes inspiration from the classic Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat, but the internals are very much modern, starting with a brass construction finished in a pearl-white coating mixed with fine gold powder. Despite the metal build, the lens is p

credits: Fujifilm Back in 2022, Fujifilm kicked off its fifth generation of APS-C cameras with a new 40-megapixel X-Trans sensor and the X-Processor 5. That combo has powered most of Fujifilm’s recent bodies, including the X-E5, which arrived in early 2025, and it is still the foundation for the current lineup. By the time May 2026 rolls around, the X-H2S, the very first model of that generation, will already be four years old. The X-H2 followed a few months later in Septembe

credits: Reto Reto, the company behind the blind-box Charmera, has introduced the Kodak Snapic A1, a new $99 point-and-shoot 35mm film camera. It is Reto’s first full-frame camera with a glass lens, and it adds features like auto wind/rewind and an automatic flash. The Snapic A1 is relatively compact measuring 118 × 62 × 24 mm, and it runs on two AAA batteries, which Reto says should get through about 10 rolls of 24-exposure film. Weight comes in at 117 g without film or batt

credits: TTArtisan TTArtisan is adding two more lenses to its Dual-Bokeh lineup, the 50mm T2.1 and 85mm T2.1, both full-frame primes built around the same dual-rendering idea introduced with the 35mm earlier this year. Like that lens, these new ones let you flip between Bubble Bokeh, with punchy, spherical highlights, and a softer, more classic bokeh look. The minimum focus distance shifts depending on which mode you are using, but both get reasonably close, about 2.1 feet (0

credits: Sony The picture of the upcoming Sony A7 V is getting clearer by the week. The biggest upgrade so far is the partially stacked 33-megapixel sensor, which should give the camera a major speed advantage over the A7 IV. Current expectations point to 30 fps shooting with the electronic shutter, 4K/60p without a crop, and improved 8-stop IBIS. The body is rumoured to follow the A7R V design with a 4-way articulating screen and an extra USB-C port replacing the old micro-U

credits: Peak Design Peak Design’s new Pro Tripod series is officially arriving in stores and online shops. In essence, the company took what people liked about the original 2019 Travel Tripod and rebuilt it into something sturdier and more suited for demanding shoots. The lineup now comes in three versions, Lite, Pro, and Pro Tall. The Lite model stays closest to the old Travel Tripod in size and usability, while the two larger versions increase in both height and load capac

credits: TTArtisans TTArtisan has expanded its AF 23mm f/1.8 APS-C lens lineup to include Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, following the Fujifilm X version released earlier this year. While the Sony and Nikon models have slightly different exterior styling, all three share the same basic footprint and optical design, a compact autofocus prime that delivers a 35mm-equivalent field of view on APS-C cameras. The lens relies on an STM stepping motor for autofocus, which should help kee

credits: Sirui Sirui has introduced Astra, a new line of 1.33x full-frame anamorphic lenses that come with autofocus, something we haven’t seen before in full-frame anamorphics. The lineup starts with three focal lengths, 50mm T1.8, 75mm T1.8, and 100mm T1.8. All three share the same exterior design, use 67mm front threads, and weigh between 600 and 700 grams (roughly 21–25 ounces). The lenses cover a 44mm image circle and all have 72mm outer diameters, plus dust- and drip-re

credits: Sony Sony fans have been waiting patiently for weeks, and now there is finally something concrete, the upcoming Sony A7 V is getting an all-new sensor. Not just a refresh, a completely redesigned, partially stacked 33-megapixel sensor. This is the same sensor tech we have seen in cameras like the Nikon Z6 III and Panasonic S1 II, but those top out at 24 megapixels. Sony’s version bumps the resolution noticeably, which makes the A7 V the first Sony camera to use this

credits: Zeniko Zeniko has announced the ZA12, a small retro-style flash built to work with essentially any camera that uses a standard hot shoe, including Fujifilm, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and others. Since it relies on a single-contact trigger rather than system-specific TTL pins, it operates purely in manual or classic auto modes. Inside is a 300mAh Li-ion battery charged over USB-C, and the unit is rated for roughly 400 full-power flashes per charge. Full-power recyc

credits: Viltrox Nikon Z photographers now have another 85mm option, as Viltrox has brought its AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro design over from the Sony E-mount lineup. The new lens keeps the same optical layout as the E-mount model with 15 elements in 11 groups, including extra-low dispersion and high-refractive elements, along with an 11-blade aperture. The optical formula is designed to control axial chromatic aberration and maintain sharpness across the frame, while the aperture geome

credits: Ulanzi Ulanzi has announced a new FALCAM “Native Guardian” camera cage designed specifically for the Hasselblad X2D and X2D II. The cage is built from 6061 aluminium with a hard-anodised finish, and Ulanzi says the oxide layer is about three times thicker than what is typically used on camera cages, which should give it noticeably better scratch resistance. The frame includes screen-protection strips to keep the rear display from touching surfaces when the camera is

credits: Leica With 2025 winding down, the photography rumour mill is starting to settle into a clearer picture of what is still coming this year. One of the most likely announcements is the Leica Q3 Monochrom, expected to debut on November 20, 2025, according to multiple reports. As the name suggests, it will be a monochrome-only sibling to the existing Q3, using a true black-and-white sensor but sticking with the Q3’s familiar 28mm lens rather than the 43mm glass found on t

credits: Nexstorage Nextorage just announced a new and exciting CFexpress card, the B2 Pro+. It is the first ever memory card that is officially certified for both VPG400 and VPG1600 at the same time. VPG (Video Performance Guarantee) is a way of confirming that a card can maintain a specific sustained write speed under strict testing. Cameras rely on these certifications to avoid dropped frames or recording shutdowns during heavy video modes like high-frame-rate 4K or 8K. Th

credits: Cosina Cosina Voigtländer is bringing its APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Aspherical lens to Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount, following the earlier Leica M-mount release. The new versions keep the same optical setup, 12 elements in eight groups, including six anomalous partial-dispersion elements and two double-sided asphericals. There is also a floating focus system to keep things sharp across the frame, and the lens is still designed to keep axial chromatic aberration as low a

credits: SanDisk SanDisk’s latest release is the Extreme Fit 1TB USB-C Flash Drive, a storage device that stands out mostly because of how small it is. It is being marketed as a “plug and stay” drive, essentially something you plug into a laptop and then forget about, and its size makes that a realistic use case. Before getting into what the drive offers, it is worth remembering that SanDisk is still dealing with the reputation damage from its portable SSD failures over the l

credits: Meike Meike has rolled out an updated version of its budget portrait prime, the 85mm f/1.8 SE II, a full-frame autofocus lens now available for Sony E, L-Mount, and Nikon Z. It replaces the original AF 85mm f/1.8 from 2022 and continues a line that actually goes back to Meike’s first autofocus lens in 2018, which was an 85mm for Canon DSLRs. This new version keeps the same general idea as earlier models but brings a handful of practical upgrades that should make it a

credits: 7Artisans 7Artisans’ previously rumoured AF 10mm f/2.8 lens for APS-C cameras is here, launching first for Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts. As an ultra-wide 10mm prime (105.3° field of view), the lens is built around an 11-element, 10-group optical design that includes specialised elements to keep distortion and edge softness under control. It offers an aperture range from f/2.8 to f/16 and uses a 7-blade diaphragm that can create a 14-point sunstar when you stop it dow

credits: OWC OWC has introduced the StudioStack, an expansion unit that sits on top of the Mac Studio and adds a boost in storage and ports without taking up any extra desk space. Inside, it can hold both an NVMe M.2 2280 SSD (up to 8TB for now) and a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive up to 24TB, giving you as much as 32TB of extra room to work with. The NVMe slot is also ready for larger drives once 16TB models eventually hit the market. This setup makes it easier to split fast proje

credits: Llano Llano has introduced the CS2 Pro 4-in-1 Camera Battery Charger, a compact charging and storage hub for photographers that travel a lot and want to keep their gear simple and organised. It is designed to handle a few different jobs at once, namely charging batteries, working as a power bank, reading memory cards, and storing small accessories. The kit includes two 2600mAh Aurora batteries, a 10,400mAh built-in power bank, a 20W USB-C fast charger, and a USB 3.0

credits: AstrHori AstrHori’s new 9mm f/2.8 APS-C lens is finally here. It is a fully manual ultra-wide lens for mirrorless systems including Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Micro Four Thirds. With a 13.5mm full-frame equivalent focal length, it delivers a 111.4° angle of view, making it ideal for interiors, landscapes and cities. The lens has an all-metal build with a built-in petal-shaped hood to help reduce flare and protect the front element. It has a 62mm filte

credits: Light Lens Lab Light Lens Lab has unveiled its latest creation, the 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” for Leica M-Mount. The lens is a modern reimagining of the rare Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 double-sided aspherical lens from the late 1980s. The company says it set out to replicate the unique optical character of that original lens while improving on precision, distortion control and chromatic aberration to suit today’s high-resolution sensors. The new 35mm f/1.4 feature

credits: Mint/Rollei 35AF Mint finally addressed one of the main requests regarding their Rollei 35AF cameras, the ability to use filters. In direct response to community feedback, the company launched a new Filter Kit including a UV filter, Black Mist 1/4 filter and yellow filter, all of which attach via a new magnetic adapter. According to Mint, the project reflects the same philosophy that guided the original Rollei 35 cameras, which were gradually improved over time throu

credits: Sony After Canon’s big EOS R6 Mark III reveal, attention in the camera world is already shifting toward what’s next, the upcoming Sony A7 V. According to new reports, Sony plans to unveil the long-awaited successor to the A7 IV in the first week of December, making it likely the final major camera launch of 2025. A new leaked image of the camera surfaced recently, confirming its design is nearly finalised, and now, Sonyalpharumors says they are “100% certain” the A7

credits: Godox Godox just announced a new modular lighting setup, the iT32 iFlash and X5 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger, and it is something interesting for photographers who jump between different camera brands. Instead of buying separate flashes for each system, the iT32 lets you swap out the hot shoe to match whatever camera you are shooting with. The flash itself doesn’t have a built-in shoe at all, it connects magnetically to the X5 trigger, which comes in different versions

Canon has officially introduced the EOS R6 Mark III, the long-awaited successor to the R6 II, and while it looks similar on the outside, the changes inside suggest a more substantial upgrade than first impressions might indicate. The new camera is built around a 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor, a noticeable jump from the R6 II’s 24.2 megapixels, and one that Canon says it developed alongside its cinema division. It’s paired with the familiar DIGIC X processor, which helps ma

credits: Nikon It looks like Nikon’s long-awaited Z9 II won’t be showing up this year after all. According to several reliable sources, the next-generation flagship mirrorless camera has been delayed and is now expected sometime in 2026. Earlier reports pointed to a late 2025 reveal, possibly timed ahead of the Winter Olympics, but that window now seems off the table. The latest information suggests the launch could happen after April 1, 2026, which marks the start of Nikon’s

credits: Pocket Dispo Pocket Dispo has introduced a new “Pro” version of its vintage-inspired pinhole lens, a rebuild that keeps the spirit of the original but adds some usability improvements. While it looks nearly identical to the first model, the Pocket Dispo Pro has been redesigned from the ground up, featuring a sturdier carbon-fibre composite body and, most notably, a new adjustable focus ring. The Pro version is available for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon RF mounts. Li

credits: Capture One Capture One has released version 16.7, adding a handful of new tools and quality-of-life improvements. The update includes seven big new features, along with improved camera support and better tethering stability for several systems. Specifically, Capture One now offers Canon lens profiles for every RF camera, enhanced Fujifilm tethering, and immediate compatibility with new releases like the Fujifilm X-T30 III, Leica M EV1, and Canon C50. One of the bigg

credits: Canon After a couple of teasers, Canon officially revealed the EOS R6 Mark III, the long-awaited update to one of its most popular full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new model brings a fresh 32.5-megapixel full-frame sensor and Canon’s latest DIGIC X processor, the same combo found in the Cinema EOS C50. The jump in resolution is notable, about 34% higher than the R6 II, but the native ISO range now tops out at 64,000 instead of 102,400. Despite that, Canon promises

credits: Harlowe Harlowe has introduced two new continuous LED lights, the Max Air 40 and the Pro 300 Spectra for photographers and filmmakers who work in both studio and on-location environments. The Max Air 40 is a compact 40-watt light that runs on battery power and is built for portability. It outputs around 3,500 lumens through a fixed 23-degree lens and allows colour temperature adjustment between 2,700 K and 6,500 K. The light uses swappable 55Wh and 99Wh batteries, bo

credits: Skylum Skylum has released its Fall 2025 update for Luminar Neo, bringing a series of new features and refinements that aim to make the software more integrated and practical for everyday use. The biggest addition is the Luminar Neo Ecosystem, which connects mobile and desktop devices into a single, unified editing environment. This means you can start editing a photo on a phone while out in the field and then continue the same project on a computer later, without ma

credits: Viltrox Viltrox’s new AF 85mm f/2 Evo lens, first announced for Sony E-mount earlier this month, is now officially available for Nikon Z-mount as well. That gives Nikon photographers a compact, full-frame portrait lens option at a lower price than most native Z-mount glass. The lens measures 78mm long (noticeably shorter than Nikon’s 85mm f/1.8 S) and weighs 360 grams. It also takes 58mm filters instead of the Nikon’s larger 67mm, making it easier/cheaper to accessor

credits: DxO DxO just rolled out a round of updates for three of its main apps, PhotoLab, PureRAW, and Nik Collection. Each one gets some small improvements, mostly aimed at making editing smoother and a bit more flexible. PhotoLab 9.2 sharpens its AI masking tools, PureRAW 5.5 now works more naturally with Photoshop, and Nik Collection 8.2 adds a new set of paper textures that give digital photos an analog look. In PhotoLab 9.2, the AI masking tools are smarter about edge de