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News 40 different awards given for the best photo products in 2026 as judged by 24 imaging magazines and websites from across the world
Cameras and Lenses
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TRENDS The latest list of best-selling cameras from Japan is here, and I think it speaks to three key trends in the industry right now
Can creators finally get light that's both powerful and soft? The Profoto ProPanel 3x2 is a powerful LED panel dimmable down to 0.1 percent – and it already won an award
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Photography and Photo Technique
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Watch Lionel Messi accidentally smash a photographer’s lens hood to smithereens with a stinging shot on goal
News A sports photographer’s lens hood took the brunt of the impact when a shot on goal zipped past the post
“The splashdown of a lifetime.” Viral video reveals how photographers captured the Artemis II splashdown in the middle of the ocean
ARTEMIS NASA has shared a now-viral video of how photographers managed to capture the Artemis II splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Learning color grading is a major challenge. Adobe has hit the reset button with an all-new Color Mode that’s the “largest release in Premiere history”
News Adobe debuts “landmark”, “application-sized” color-grading tool for its flagship video-editing software in a bid to make grading more accessible and intentional for everyone
Phones, Printers and Tech
Vivo's new flagship is less of a smartphone and more of a complete pocket-sized camera system!
News The Vivo X300 Ultra is going global – and it looks like a monster for photo and video
Atomos expands into desktop monitors with new company acquisition
News Camera monitor specialist wants a stake in every stage of video capture and production
The HoverAir Aqua can land on a lake and take right off again. The first waterproof drone finally has a shipping date
News A waterproof drone controlled from your wrist that flies over water? HoverAir Aqua breaks multiple "rules" – and finally sets a date
Inspired by Netflix tech, creatives can now share photos and videos without the wait thanks to Frame.io’s new Desktop app
NEWS The new Frame.io Drive allows the cloud storage platform to act more like a local drive, only downloading what’s needed much like streaming on Netflix
Latest Buying Guides
Best carbon fiber tripods in 2026: get solid support while lightening the load
Updated More than just a touch of luxury, carbon fiber enables tripods to be sturdy and resistant to vibration, while shedding around 25% in terms of carrying weight
The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras
The best spotting scopes: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope
The best monoculars: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package
Best monopods in 2026: stable support that can take a load off
Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much-needed relief
Latest Reviews
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 review: Can the best vlogging camera get better in an unexpected way?
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Amaran Ray 120c review: I've been using this new portable video light, and it's more than I bargained for
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Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C review: Go fast and wide but keep the weight off
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Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM review: The super-fast glass that's super affordable – and punches way above its weight and price point
Review The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM gives you really rapid apertures and bokelicious backgrounds, for less than 500 bucks!
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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art review: a revamped lens with an impeccable heritage behind it
Review The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art for Sony and L-mount mirrorless cameras represents the redefinition of a classic prime lens
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From 100MP shooters to tiny mirrorless, Japan’s list of best-selling cameras couldn’t be more opposite. These top ten cameras hint at three key photography trends
TRENDS The latest list of best-selling cameras from Japan is here, and I think it speaks to three key trends in the industry right now
Can creators finally get light that's both powerful and soft? The Profoto ProPanel 3x2 is a powerful LED panel dimmable down to 0.1 percent – and it already won an award
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