Photography News

Stay current with what's happening across the photography industry — new camera and lens releases, company news, photographer stories, legal developments, and the broader trends shaping how we make and consume images. This is the pulse of the photography world, updated regularly by the Fstoppers team.

Canon Announces Videocentric PowerShot V1

Canon has unveiled a new ultraportable camera in its lineup: the PowerShot V1. 

I remember when I was just starting out, I used to carry my camera everywhere. Like, everywhere. To the park, to the ballgame, to the afterparty… on a date. Again, I apologize for that, Jessica.

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Just Got a Lot Better

Insta360 has introduced a new set of accessories designed to enhance the Ace Pro 2. If you already own this 8K AI-powered action camera, the Xplorer Bundle offers an upgraded shooting experience. Featuring a dark gray Xplorer Grip Kit, co-developed with Tilta, this bundle is optimized for street photography, travel, and urban exploration.

Sony World Photography Awards Announces Open Competition Winners for 2025

The Sony World Photography Awards has unveiled the 10 category winners and shortlisted photographers for its 2025 Open competition, celebrating the most striking single images captured in 2024. Recognizing the power of a single photograph to tell a compelling story, the competition attracted an astounding 419,000 submissions from over 200 countries and territories. 

Poachers Posed as Wildlife Photographers to Illegally Hunt Deer

Two men in upstate New York have pleaded guilty to a wildlife poaching scheme that involved posing as a female wildlife photographer on social media. The duo used the fake profile to befriend real photographers, gaining inside information on the locations of large deer in no-hunting zones. 

Meta Sues Photographer Over Alleged Instagram Username Scheme

Meta has filed a lawsuit against photographer Daniel Folger, alleging he engaged in an illicit Instagram username resale scheme and account reinstatement service. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, claims Folger facilitated high-priced transactions for coveted Instagram handles and worked with a Meta insider to restore banned accounts for a fee. 

Apple Announces New MacBook Air With M4 Chip, Sky Blue Color, and $999 Starting Price

Apple has announced an updated MacBook Air featuring the new M4 chip, offering improved performance, battery life, and features, along with a new color option—sky blue. Available alongside the existing colors midnight, starlight, and silver, the MacBook Air now starts at $999 and will be available for purchase beginning March 12, 2025. 

Apple Announces New iPad Air with Powerful M3 Chip and Redesigned Magic Keyboard

Apple has announced the latest generation of the iPad Air, featuring the powerful M3 chip and an updated Magic Keyboard. The upgraded tablet offers significant performance enhancements, including improved graphics capabilities, faster AI processing, and increased versatility for productivity and creative tasks. 

Montana Lawmakers Consider Criminalizing Sexually Explicit AI Deepfakes

Montana lawmakers are examining a proposal that would criminalize the creation and distribution of sexually explicit deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence. The measure targets content that portrays individuals in explicit scenarios without their consent, aiming to curb a practice that many believe has serious personal and societal repercussions.  

West Virginia Advances Bill Requiring Disclaimers on AI-Altered Election Images

West Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require clear disclaimers on images altered by artificial intelligence when used in connection with elections. The new measure comes amid growing concern about how manipulated images can influence public opinion during critical electoral periods.

Historic Planetary Alignment: Photographer Captures All Eight Planets in Rare Panorama

Josh Dury, a photographer based in Somerset, UK, recently captured a panoramic image showing all eight planets—including Earth—in a single frame. He took the photograph on February 22, 2025, during an uncommon astronomical event called the "planetary parade," an occurrence when all eight planets align on one side of the Sun. 

The L-Mount Alliance Is Growing

At the 2025 CP+ show in Japan, Kaoru Mokunaka, Chief Leica Camera Representative for Japan, confirmed that the L-Mount Alliance is actively seeking to expand its membership.  

Sony Announces 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Super Telephoto Zoom Lens

Sony has announced the 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS, its longest full frame E-mount lens to date. Designed for birding, wildlife, and sports photography, the lens extends Sony’s mirrorless telephoto capabilities beyond the previous 600mm limit, reaching up to 800mm. It is also compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, pushing its range up to 1,600mm. 

Adobe Brings Photoshop to iPhone, Expanding Mobile Editing Capabilities

Adobe has announced the launch of Photoshop on iPhone, bringing its well-known image editing tools to mobile users. The app is designed to provide a streamlined, mobile-first experience while retaining essential Photoshop features such as layering, masking, and Adobe Firefly-powered AI tools. An Android version is expected later in 2025. 

Zeiss Announces New Otus ML Lens Line for Mirrorless Cameras

Zeiss has introduced the Otus ML series, a new line of manual focus prime lenses designed for professional photographers and high-end visual creators. The Otus ML family brings Zeiss’s signature optical quality to mirrorless mounts, launching with the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 lenses in 2025. 

The New Lumix S1R II Might Be The Best Hybrid Camera Launch of 2025

Panasonic has launched the Lumix S1R II. After sitting through the media briefing, I wondered if I had been daydreaming. On paper, the Lumix S1R II is possibly the best hybrid camera on the market. The specs are simply incredible. Potentially, it’s a creator’s dream come true. Let’s take a look at why. 

Datacolor Introduces New LightColor Meter That Makes Exposure and Color Balance On Set A Breeze

A new compact color and light meter from Datacolor offers a better way to set your exposure. 

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve gotten lazy. Back in the film days, I would diligently pull out my light meter before every take and carefully sort through my correction filters to ensure my white balance was spot on between my light source and film stock. It was all just part of the game.

Sigma Announces 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports Lens for Sony E and L-Mount

Sigma has announced the 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports, a large-aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens designed for professional sports, wildlife, and action photography. The lens is built exclusively for full frame mirrorless cameras and will be available for Sony E-mount and L-Mount in April 2025 at a retail price of $5,999. 

Sigma Announces the BF, a Minimalist Full Frame Mirrorless Camera

Sigma has officially announced the Sigma BF, a full frame mirrorless camera designed with a minimalist philosophy. The BF strips away traditional camera complexities while retaining high-end imaging capabilities, offering an intuitive user experience. 

Clients Demand Answers as Wedding Photos Remain Undelivered

Several New Jersey brides say they are still waiting for their wedding photos months after their big day. 

The photographer they hired, originally operating as Christina Hernandez Artistry and now doing business as Wandering Stardust Collective, has not delivered what was promised in their contracts.

Leica’s Classic 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 Has Been Reimagined

Leica first made their Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in 1959. It’s a classic focal length, arguably an essential lens for most genres of photography. This recent rebirth is based on the optical calculations of the second Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4, produced from 1962 to 2004. 

Vermont Student’s Yearbook Photo Rejected Over Firearm, Raising Legal Questions

The rejection of a Mill River High School student’s yearbook photo featuring a firearm has ignited debate over free speech and school safety policies. The controversy has drawn national attention, prompting discussions at school board meetings and online. Advocacy groups and legal experts have weighed in on the issue, raising questions about editorial control and students' rights. 

Apple Announces the New Budget-Friendly iPhone 16e

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, expanding its iPhone 16 lineup with a more budget-friendly option. The iPhone 16e offers several features found in higher-end models, including the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence integration, and a 48 MP Fusion camera system. Preorders begin on February 21, with availability starting February 28. 

Official Share Woman’s Intimate Images but Receive No Consequences

In 2019, Haley Olson’s private images were exposed when officials in Grant County, Oregon, accessed her cell phone data without a warrant. Olson, who operated a legal marijuana dispensary in Oregon, became the center of a controversy after her intimate images stored on her phone were shared among local law enforcement personnel. 

Tamron Patent Points to Exciting New Lens

Tamron may be eyeing an ambitious new lens: a 200–800mm ultra-telephoto zoom for mirrorless cameras. A recently published patent in Japan reveals optical designs for a Tamron 200-800mm f/6.7 lens, as well as a companion 200-600mm f/5.6 design​.  

Media Embrace Content Credentials to Fight Deepfakes

Media organizations and tech companies are increasingly adopting an open standard called Content Credentials to verify the authenticity of images and combat the spread of deepfakes. This standard, developed by a broad coalition, embeds provenance data and digital signatures into photos and videos, allowing anyone to check if and how a piece of media has been edited.

Canon Just Came Up With a Weird Idea for Lighter Lenses

Canon is looking into resin (plastic) lens elements as a way to make professional camera lenses lighter, according to a newly uncovered patent. The patent outlines designs for zoom lenses that use plastic optical elements to cut down on weight, potentially revolutionizing the build of heavy telephoto lenses.