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Sony's FX5 delay now has a hardware reason, Adobe closes the Topaz Labs deal, Lomography's 35mm Petzval Métamorphose finally ships at $649, and a Beijing court ruling may force Canon's RF mount open.
Nikon quietly launches the Z5IIC at $1,399.95 (24.5MP full-frame, EXPEED 7, Scene Modes on the mode dial, mid-October), Sony Japan pushes the FX5 to "late October or later," Canon Rumors pegs the EOS R7 Mark II for Q1 2027, and Viltrox brings four Air primes to L-Mount under $200.
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.
IBC 2026 ripples met a clean Canon shot across the bow: the EOS R8 II finally gets IBIS at $1,899, Sony answers with the lightest 400mm and 600mm G Masters yet, Panasonic slips a $500 L-Mount wide onto shelves, and Camp Snap gives the 110 film camera a screen-free digital sequel.
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.
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.
Sony's new FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS (994g, $2,699-$2,899) and FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS (995g, ~$3,800) undercut Nikon's competing Z-mount primes on both weight and price — by 14-28% lighter, $500-$1,200 cheaper.
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.
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.
The week of July 20-24 delivered a Sony Cinema Line teaser, real-world reviews of the Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake, Tamron pricing the redesigned 12-20mm f/2.8 at G Master territory, and Canon R8 Mark II rumors that finally add IBIS.
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.
Three days on a triathlon support boat, 11,000 frames, and one conclusion: the global shutter changes what a sports body can do — but the $6,000 price...
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.
Sony dropped a teaser image yesterday hinting at a new RX10 camera. With the RX10 IV hitting nine years old, here's what we know about the rumored RX10 V reveal.
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.
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.
Tamron's 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) is back in stock at major retailers after months of backorders. For hybrid shooters who want one zoom to replace three primes, this remains the ultimate all-in-one workhorse.
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...
Following unprecedented post-launch demand, Sony is reportedly expanding A7 V manufacturing lines. Japanese supply chain reports point to high-volume production ramping up to clear backorders ahead of the Q4 holiday season.
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.
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.
Three third-party lens makers — Viltrox, LK Samyang/Schneider Kreuznach, and 7Artisans — all dropped announcements in a single week. Here's what each...
Twelve weeks in, the Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II has earned a permanent spot in my bag. Here's the honest long-term review — bokeh, AF, sharpness, and the real gripes.
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...
18 months and 23,000 shutter actuations later: a real long-term take on the Sony A7 IV — what works, what annoyed me, and why I never upgraded to the A7R V.
Sony is building a modular 65mm sensor block for the CineAltaV 2 (VENICE 2). Diagonal 64.6mm, 9.6K open gate, shipping first half of 2027. The format...
After spending several weeks with Sony's newest mid-range powerhouse, I can confidently say the A7V is something special. It's not perfect—nothing...
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...
Camera rumors 2026: comprehensive guide to the most credible camera rumors for 2026. We break down what's worth waiting for.
Our in-depth Sony A1 II review covers specs, real-world performance, autofocus, video features, and whether the $7,000 price tag is justified.
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...