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Seven days, three major lens lines closing gaps: Sigma completes the APS-C F2.8 trinity at $799, Tamron brings a $729 20-40mm f/2.8 to Nikon Z, Ricoh ships a 6,000-unit GR IV 30th Anniversary kit, and Maven goes beyond filters.
Ricoh's GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition Kit ships October 21, 2026 in a run of 6,000 units worldwide at $1,799.95 in the US. Same 26MP APS-C sensor as the standard GR IV, with a diamond-cut ring cap, metal hot shoe cover, leather finger strap, and 16 pin badges.
Five regulatory, AI, and provenance stories from the week ending October 2: the FCC's DJI/Autel chip ban takes effect October 13, Adobe formally closes its Topaz Labs acquisition, Imagen rewrites its cull-then-edit workflow with Intelligent Studio, Canon adds face-registration tracking to its PTZ bodies mid-October, and Apple publishes the architecture behind iPhone 18 Pro's Reference Image sensor signing.
Lomography's Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35mm f/1.8 art lens is now official at $649 for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts, with seven levels of focus-coupled bokeh control and December shipping.
Fujifilm raised prices in Japan by 6 to 23% effective October 1, 2026, with the X100VI, three GFX bodies, several Instax models, and one XF 500mm lens affected. US and other markets are unchanged for now.
Canon VP Tsuyoshi Tokura told Nikkei that compact camera growth is being driven by younger shooters who value style over specs, and confirmed the company is expanding its V Series lenses for video-first shooting.
Sony Japan has updated the FX5 cinema camera's release date for the third time, now saying it will ship 'from the end of October, or later' — more than two months after the original August 21 date.
OpenAI reportedly bought Glass Imaging for $300M (WSJ, Sep 14), GoPro officially joined the Micro Four Thirds System, Canon launched the EOS R8 Mark II with IBIS at $1,899, and Sony announced the lightest-in-class FE 400mm F4.5 GM and FE 600mm F6.3 GM for October.
Canon's 24.2MP EOS R8 Mark II adds 5-axis IBIS, 40fps electronic burst, and 6K-oversampled 4K60 video in a 546g body — at $1,899, ships late October 2026.
A quiet-but-steady imaging week: Canon ships maintenance firmware for the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II, Insta360 launches the Luna Pro gimbal camera globally for $599.99, SIRUI adds a horizontal/vertical switch to its Saturn V2 anamorphics, DZOFILM rounds out Arles with two T2.6 zooms, and Leitz brings /i-style metadata to HUGO and SUMMILUX-C.
OM Digital Solutions revives the PEN name under OM System — first PEN since Olympus sold its imaging business. MFT mount, rangefinder-style EVF body, IPX1 splash sealing, $999.99 body only, ships late October 2026.
Sigma’s first-ever 85mm f/1.2 prime — the 85mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art — launches September 30, 2026 in L-Mount and Sony E for $1,599, undercutting Canon and Nikon’s f/1.2 primes by 40–48%.
Sony closes a two-decade gap with the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 G Fisheye — the first first-party full-frame fisheye for E-mount. At 314g, it undercuts Canon's RF 7-14mm L by 34% on weight and ships October 2026 at $1,599.99.
No big launches this week — just a $285 million GoPro acquisition, the quiet death of Pentax DSLRs in Japan, and a data fight over whether Fujifilm really passed Nikon. Here's what it all actually means.
KEH Camera will now handle all in- and out-of-warranty Zeiss lens and equipment repairs for US and Canada customers, including legacy Otus ML, Batis, and postwar Jena optics.
Camera Intelligence launches Caira Studio beta with on-device generative video editing on its MFT Caira mirrorless, using Google Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash and Runway Aleph 2.0. SynthID watermarks every output.
DJI's new flagship 360 camera adds a 1-inch square HDR sensor, user-replaceable lenses, D-Log M recording and AI SuperNight 2. Ships globally September 15 at 589 euros — but not in the US.
Sony pulls the FX5 release two days before shipping date citing "production issues," Brightin Star drops a liquid silver 28mm pancake for Leica M, Viltrox reveals four new L-mount primes, Sony + TSMC formalize their $4.7B sensor JV, and the industry pauses for World Photography Day. A photographer's take on the week.
Five days, three major product launches or confirmations, and one piece of regulatory news that genuinely affects how a lot of you shoot. Insta360 lands the X6 at $699 with dual 1-inch Sony sensors, Apple briefly confirms Nikon's Z70 APS-C flagship on its ProRes page, the FCC moves to retroactively pull authorization from already-approved DJI drones including the Mini 5 Pro, and Sony quietly slips the FX5 ship date into September. Plus smaller news on Fujifilm X-T6, OM Digital, Pentax, and the DJI Osmo 360 II.
Three stories this week that all hit different: Insta360 CEO JK Liu confirms the company is making not one but TWO interchangeable-lens cameras — one with a shape "no one has ever considered." The FCC wants to retroactively pull authorization from already-approved DJI drones including the Mini 5 Pro and Air 3S. And Sony quietly pushes the FX5 Cinema Line ship date from August 18 to "at least early September." Here's what matters.
Apple briefly listed a Nikon Z70 on its official ProRes and ProRes RAW compatibility page over the weekend. PetaPixel confirmed it was real before it was pulled. The body would be Nikon's first APS-C flagship since the D500 — and the first with ProRes RAW.
The Insta360 X6 hits August 12 with leaked boxes and 8K I-Log 10-bit, Canon preps a retro R8 Mark II, the DJI Pocket 4P is still banned from US sale, and Viltrox ships three lenses in a month. Plus the Framez App camera drought chart that has everyone talking.
Sony launched the FX5 Cinema Line at $4,899 and the RX10 V superzoom, teased an August 4 product drop (likely the a7S IV), Canon posted strong Q2 earnings driven by compact sales, and the retro-styled EOS R8 Mark II rumor is now near-certain for late August.
Tamron dropped two wide zooms in five days, Canon shipped its cheapest L lens ($1,399), Viltrox hit two mounts, Fujifilm brought cinema to GFX, and...
Tamron drops a redesign AND a G2 in the same week, Fujifilm finally gives GFX shooters a proper wide cinema zoom, CIPA announces CP+ 2027 for Yokohama...
Tamron's new 12-20mm f/2.8 for Sony E and Nikon Z is a wholly redesigned ultra-wide - 570g, constant f/2.8, VXD AF, integrated flower hood, rear filter holder. Sony ships July 30 at $1,699; Nikon Z arrives August 27.
Viltrox has a product announcement scheduled for July 15, and 43rumors is reporting that the MFT mount version of the popular 35mm f/1.7 Air will be the headline. This would be Viltrox's first native MFT optic and one of the most affordable autofocus fast-normal primes for the system.
GoPro CEO Nick Woodman is personally loaning the company 20 million dollars after the SEC filing flagged substantial doubt about its future. The...
Sony finally shipped the RX10 V after a nine-year wait, Nikon pushed a quietly huge Z 8 firmware, Sigma went full discount, and Canon/Fujifilm stayed...
The RX10 V landed and finally has the AF it deserved, the FX5 announcement is locked in for July 22, Nikon dropped a quietly-loaded Z 8 firmware, and Sigma instant savings run through August 2 — your weekly camera news recap for July 6–10, 2026.
Nine years after the RX10 IV, Sony finally took the wraps off the RX10 V. Same 24-600mm Zeiss, but with the AF and processing power of a modern Alpha body.
CP+ 2026 was supposed to be about cameras. Instead it was all about glass. Sigma launched two lenses and teased an 85mm f/1.2, Sony is preparing the RX10 V and FX5, and the body market has officially plateaued.
Canon teases a concept cinema camera at CP+ 2026 while Sigma shows off new lenses, including an 85mm f/1.2 Art and a lighter 35mm f/1.4 DG II.
Fujifilm has stayed mostly quiet on cameras in 2026. We look at what the silence might mean for X-T6 and compact rumors.
DJI has rolled out a firmware update for the Air 3S that promises better obstacle sensing and refined tracking profiles for action sports.
Godox just dropped the C100, a 65-gram compact camera with no traditional screen. Instead, you compose through a transparent window that doubles as an active info display. At roughly 9, it is either a fun novelty or the next wave of minimalist shooting.
Fujifilm street shooters got a love letter, the Aputure/Godox LED wars got real, astrophotography from a balcony finally feels possible, and Sigma dropped a 35mm f/1.4 DN Art that might be the new standard. Here's everything that mattered in photo gear June 22–28, 2026.
This week's biggest photography news: Sony's A7 V manufacturing expands to ease global backorders. Sigma quietly added a 28-105mm f/2.8 Art to their 2026 roadmap. Tamron's 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) is back in stock at B&H. Plus Fujikina NYC 2026 dates and LED shootout.
Sigma's June 2026 roadmap adds a 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art that collapses the classic 24-70 + 70-200 kit into one lens. D...
Fujifilm brings its community photography festival back to New York City for the first time in four years. Free to attend, October 16-18.
Sony and Canon both dropped serious GM/L glass within 24 hours of each other, DJI and Insta360 finally took their US fight to actual court, Fujifilm quietly registered an NP-W255 battery (likely X-T6), and we shipped nine articles this week on LensClear. Here's everything that mattered in photo news June 15-21, 2026.
Adobe's June 2026 Lightroom update finally ships duplicate detection in Lightroom Classic, rolls out Assisted Culling 1.0 globally, adds a Select Subject v5 with much better hair detail, and quietly sneaks in a Topaz Labs-powered built-in sharpen. Photo-to-Video with Firefly is the headline feature that nobody asked for. Here is what is actually worth your time.
Canon's flagship mirrorless bodies get meaningful AF refinements, new button customization, and exposure simulation with flash. Plus a brand-new...
Brightin Star officially announces the MF 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Canon RF — full-frame, 116° FOV, 13 elements, $240 intro / $280 retail.
SG-Image brings its budget 25mm f/1.8 to Micro Four Thirds. 145g pancake, STM autofocus, expected around $120-$140. Quick take on why this matters for...
Sony's a7R VI ships with the best full-frame DR ever measured, Canon drops the fan-cooled R6 V, third-party lens makers (Viltrox, Samyang, 7Artisans) all announce new glass in the same week, and Insta360 quietly takes over the US gimbal-camera market. Here's everything that mattered in photo news June 8–14, 2026.
Insta360's dual-lens Leica gimbal camera is officially on US shelves at $769, while DJI's Pocket 4 Pro remains locked out. Here's the bundle breakdown, what you actually get, and whether to buy.
On June 5, 2006 Sony announced the Alpha 100. Twenty years later, the a7R VI ships at $4,500 with the highest dynamic range Photons to Photos has ever...
Canon just announced the EOS R6 V: 7K60p Light RAW, 4K120p, active cooling, no EVF, $2499. The most video-first full-frame Canon has ever made.
I finally ditched WordPress and rebuilt LensClear from scratch using Astro and Sanity. Here is what changed and why it matters.
The legendary Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has been officially discontinued, marking the end of one of the most influential DSLR cameras ever produced.
Sony just made a huge move in the fight against deepfakes and fake video content. Their Camera Authenticity Solution now supports video files, not just...
Kodak just made a big change in 2026 — they are now distributing Ektar 100 and Tri-X 400 directly instead of going through Kodak Alaris.
Why is the 2026 camera market so quiet? When will the Canon R7 Mark II arrive? An industry analyst breaks down this year’s camera trends.
Cameras nowadays are all competing on video features, but photographers who just want to take pictures are being left behind. The Phoblographer...
Fujifilm has officially confirmed Fujikina 2026, its biennial photography festival, will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on September 12-13, 2026.
Canon is significantly ramping up its compact camera production in 2026, with plans to increase output to 1.5 times last year’s volume, according to...
The imaging world is heating up this March with several major developments. Leica has confirmed a US price increase effective March 13, 2026—grab...
CP+ 2026 lens roundup: Our deep dive covers Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art (20% lighter), 85mm f/1.2, 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, and whether they are...
New Leica SL3-P rumors reveal a 44.3MP sensor based on Panasonic S1RII, improved AF, and May 2026 announcement. Read the latest leaks.
Canon EOS R3 Mark II rumors: 54MP/24MP dual native resolution sensor, 90fps burst shooting at 24MP. All the latest camera news at LensClear.
Canon just pulled something unexpected at CP+ 2026. While everyone was expecting the usual lens announcements and firmware updates, the company rolled...
Recently, rumors about a mysterious new mirrorless camera have been gaining momentum. The latest information disclosed by photography news platform...
Currently, there is no concrete information regarding whether DJ will actually release a new L-mount full-frame cinema camera. Based on existing...
According to the latest information from Canon Rumors, Canon plans to unveil major new products on September 9, 2025. Alongside the highly anticipated...
These two days about the Panasonic Lumix S1R II news more and more, the official also gave the 25th will have a new product release news, it is not...
[44 million! 25,000 yuan! Panasonic Lumix S1R II specifications revealed! ] The official has confirmed that a new product will be released on the 25th....
On the eighth day of the Chinese New Year, there is a heavy news to attract the attention of the fans – Panasonic Holdings announced the “dissolution”...
Asobinet spotted a Panasonic interview made by chinese outlets. Important, Asobinet writes that “this response appears to be a mix of Panasonic’s...
On December 17, Panasonic filed a registration for a new camera model in China, identified by the code “P2305A.” Earlier, on November 22, Panasonic had...