Leica Was Effectively Bankrupt in 2005, and the Investor Who Bought It Had Never Run a Camera Company On February 17, 2005, Leica Camera AG issued a Verlustanzeige, the notice German stock law requires once a company has lost half its share capital and has to say so to its shareholders. Four days later, it told the market that its banks had partially canceled its credit lines. The... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Webb Photographs a ‘Turbulent Cauldron of Star Formation’ The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) newest Picture of the Month shows what the European Space Agency (ESA) describes as a "turbulent cauldron of star formation." The star-forming region named LHA 120-N 159, also known as N159, is located 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray DJI Action 7 and Nano 2: Expected Launch Before November 11? Starting from the beginning of the year, we have added updates related to the DJI Action 7 and Osmo Nano 2 in that post. We have clearly mentioned that the scheduled launch time could be sometime in November 2026. Now, going back to August 17, 2026, we got some prototype... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On The New Camera By admin Thypoch’s 100mm T1.9 Lens Completes the Ultra-Affordable Simera-C Cine Prime Series Thypoch has announced the Simera-C 100mm T1.9 Cine lens, completing the company's seven-lens full-frame cinema prime lineup. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray 20 Winners of European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Hungarian photographer Imre Potyó is the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026. The competition, organized by the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT), celebrates the best European nature photography each year, and Potyó's striking photo beat over 26,000 others for the grand prize. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Vintage Tones on a Budget: Why We Love Kodak ColorPlus 200 Today’s Film Friday takes a look at a blast from the past: Kodak ColorPlus 200. This all-purpose film is one of the most affordable color negative films available for loading into your favorite 35mm film camera. It is very much a jack-of-all-trades type of film (and a master of none)... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Zeb Andrews The Original Photo That Immortalized Michael Jordan’s Iconic Dunk is Up for Auction A signed original 1988 photograph of Michael Jordan's legendary dunk that turned him into a global icon -- is up for auction. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara JBL 305P MkII Studio Monitors Drop to $99 Each The JBL 305P MkII is down to $99 per speaker, 41% off its $169 list price, and it's the studio monitor I ended up recommending as the best speaker for the money after testing six of them on my desk. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Lee Morris I'm Looking for Beta Testers Who Want AI to Run Their Business For the last few months, I've been doing something that has completely changed how I run my businesses. I set up agentic AI to handle the parts of business I've always hated: email, bills, bookkeeping, taxes, client follow-ups and advertising. It watches everything, it never forgets anything, and when it... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Lee Morris Going Mirrorless Without the Stress: Sell Your DSLR Kit and Fund the Switch With MPB You have decided to transition from DSLR to mirrorless, and that should feel exciting, with a whole new way of shooting waiting for you. Changing systems does mean planning around the cost, but you may already own more of the funding than you realize. The DSLR kit sitting in your... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Kim Simpson Canva Releases AI Image Generator That Wasn’t Trained on Photographs Canva has released its first image generation model, which was trained on design templates rather than photographs. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara Canon R8V Rumor: R6V-Style Body, 32.5MP Sensor, IBIS, Expected Q4 2027 As per the initial set of rumours shared by the source, Canon is working on the development of its upcoming V-series camera, and the name of the camera is Canon R8V. But don’t get too excited. The camera is not coming this year. That is Q4 of 2027; it is... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On The New Camera By admin Is Fujifilm's Own Portrait Lens Worth Paying Extra Over Viltrox? If you shoot Fujifilm and want the classic 85mm-equivalent portrait look at f/1.2, you have two serious, fully weather-sealed choices, and at B&H, one costs about half as much as the other. The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR and the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro cover one of the... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer Jerry Gay, Known for Iconic Image of Exhausted Firefighters, Dies Photojournalist Jerry Gay -- who won a Pultizer Prize for his shot of four firemen resting after fighting a house fire and took some of the most iconic images of serial killer Ted Bundy - has passed away. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Pesala Bandara The Best Canon Camera and Lens Deals You Can Get Right Now Canon is one of the biggest names in photography, and it has been for a long time. The company's mirrorless EOS R series cameras are routinely among the best-selling on the market, and some are currently available at discounted prices. There are also great deals on RF-mount lenses. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray The Wonders of Space Sparkle in the 2026 Astrophotography Prize Astrophotographer Evan McKay has been named Photographer of the Year in the 2026 Astrophotography Prize, taking the competition’s highest honour with his image, Cathedral Cove, New Zealand. He took home $3,000. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Shorter Days, Stronger Images: A Guide to Low Light Photography By late October, the light is leaving earlier every evening. Commutes happen at dusk, afternoon walks end in darkness, and the window for good light seems to shrink by the week. For many photographers, that means shooting less. It shouldn’t. Low light photography opens up a completely different visual world:... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On 500 Pixels By 500px Blog Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DC size comparison and curious new autofocus tech New Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL on the Sony ZV-E1 Sigma has announced a rather interesting new compact 50mm f/1.4 lens, but unfortunately it won’t be available until early spring (why the wait?). What’s new is its autofocus system. In a sense, it’s actually “old” technology: Sigma has returned to a... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Sony Camera By SonyAlpha Admin Why 28mm Might Be the Sweet Spot for Filming Yourself at Home A 28mm lens sits in an awkward spot between the 24mm and 35mm primes most people already own, and that in-between position is what makes it useful when you film yourself in a small room. If you record talking-head videos, tutorials, or product demos in a spare bedroom or home... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Sigma Announces the FP2, the World’s Smallest Full Frame Camera Sigma is a company that does things their way, I don't think they think all that much about what others are doing with lens design, and they definitely don't care what others are doing with cameras. They're a lot like Leica, but a lot more affordable. The Sigma BF is... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Canon Rumours By Craig Blair Social Media Suspects F1 is Using AI For Physics-Defying Camera Transition Fans of Formula 1 have noticed some impressive, physics-defying camera transitions at the last couple of races, and social media is convinced it's AI. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Why Going Back to the Same Mountain Twice Pays Off Layered ridgelines, each one a shade paler than the one in front of it, are among the most sought-after images in mountain landscape work, and they depend on haze, cloud, and low-angle light that no one can schedule. Getting them usually means showing up at the same summit again and... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke ‘Avedon’ Trailer Drops on Netflix Netflix has released a trailer for an upcoming documentary about the legendary photographer Richard Avedon. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Matt Growcoot Sigma's New 20-60mm Zoom Takes Aim at the Kit Lens Most full frame cameras ship with a slow, middle-of-the-road zoom that people outgrow within months, and the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary takes direct aim at that weak spot. The lens on your camera on day one decides how much you enjoy the thing you just spent a lot of... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke Just announced: New super compact Sigma 50mm f/1.4 i-series lens! Preorders will open soon: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK Presentation at Explora. And this is how compact the lens is with lens hood attached: The post Just announced: New super compact Sigma 50mm f/1.4 i-series lens! first appeared on sonyalpharumors.... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Sony Camera By SonyAlpha Admin Come With Me to the Sigma FP2 Launch Event in NYC I attended Sigma’s launch event for the new Sigma FP2, a small full frame camera that bridges high-quality photography and professional filmmaking. The event, held at the Balloon Museum in NYC’s South Street Seaport area, featured a panel discussion with three creators who praised the latest entry in Sigma’s full... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Fstoppers By John Ricard Sigma FP2 Review: The Brick with a Heart of Gold I absolutely love Sigma lenses, but I really struggle with the camera designs. This is not a recent development either; I’ve disliked every single camera body I’ve tested. Usually, the reason comes down to strange ergonomics that don’t feel comfortable in hand, menus and controls that force you to use... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Chris Niccolls The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Blends Vintage Aesthetics With Innovative Design Sigma has announced the 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary, which it describes as a "new lineage" for premium compact prime lenses that emphasizes old-school aesthetics over optical perfection. But beyond that, it pushes the boundaries of lens design in new, exciting ways. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jaron Schneider Sigma Says the Compact, Modular FP2 Is the Ultimate Hybrid Camera It's been a long time since Sigma announced the fp, billed as the world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera. Much has changed in the industry since 2019, and now the Sigma FP2 is here with a fresh style to its model name and some new tricks up its sleeve. What hasn't... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Peta Pixel By Jeremy Gray Sigma launches a new line of compact, vintage-style lenses focused on character over sharpness The first entry is the full-frame 50mm F1.4 CL DG Contemporary. Sigma When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sigma has announced the full-frame 50mm F1.4 CL DG Contemporary, the first entry in a new line of lenses that will sit within its... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On DP Review By Mitchell Clark Sigma FP2: everything is better for the second-gen modular mirrorless camera A similar exterior belies the amount that’s changed in Sigma’s latest modular stills/video full-framer DPReview The Sigma FP2 is the company’s second-generation ultra-compact full-frame mirrorless camera, and one that brings substantial improvements over the original. It’s also the world’s smallest full-frame interchangable lens camera. Sigma talks about preserving all the... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On DP Review By Richard Butler Peak Design Field Bracket Review Explaining what an L-bracket is for would probably be like taking owls to Athens. But as you surely know, an L-bracket is an extremely useful accessory for anyone who frequently shoots with a tripod, not only in landscape but also in portrait orientation. With that in mind, what does the... Published on 2026-10-23 As Seen On Photography Life By Libor Vaicenbacher Insta360 Mic : A New Iteration to Combat Rising Storage Costs The new Insta360 Mic launching today is offering creators a more affordable way to access high-quality wireless audio, with one particularly interesting change: instead of relying on built-in storage, recordings are saved to a microSD card supplied by the user. [Read More]... Published on 2026-10-22 As Seen On Fstoppers By Darren J. Spoonley Leica Introduces a Carbon Fiber-Clad Formula 1® Edition of The Q3 43 for $9,950 Leica partnering with Formula 1 is a first, and unexpected. Why is Leica chasing F1, and what’s the actual benefit of the carbon fiber being used? The world of motorsport is all about weight reduction to create the fastest possible cars. Carbon fiber is the material of choice, so it’s not... Published on 2026-10-22 As Seen On Fstoppers By Simon Burn Crepuscular Rays: Why These Beautiful Beams Happen and How to Be Standing There The shafts of light you call god beams are lying to you about their shape. They look like a fan bursting out of a hole in the clouds, splaying wider as they fall toward the ground, but the beams are very nearly parallel. You are watching the same trick that... Published on 2026-10-22 As Seen On Fstoppers By Alex Cooke 1 2 3 … Next Camera Manufacturers CanonNikonSonyFujifilmOlympusPanasonicPentaxLeica Camera Stores Abe’s of MaineAdoramaB&H PhotoCalumetHunt’s Photo and VideoKEH CameraNational Camera ExchangeRitz CameraSamy’s Camera Photographers Steve McCurryLee JeffriesJimmy NelssonRehahnEric LafforgueManny LibrodoLisa KristineDavid LazarDaniel NortonGavin HoeyVanessa JoyCanon Explorer’s of LightNikon Embassadors Rick Hamilton
