At the 2026 Deauville Sport Images Festival, we had the opportunity to speak with David Burnett, the renowned American photojournalist.
NASA has released "Hello, World," the first photo of Earth taken by a human crew since "Blue Marble" in 1972. On social media, users are saying the planet looks duller. Lighting, Ektachrome film vs. digital sensor, EXIF data: a comprehensive photographic analysis of this viral comparison.
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By participating in the Mothra and Vast projects, Canon and Nikon are turning their attention to space exploration.
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Venus Optics launches the Laowa 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and Tilt-Shift for full frame and medium format mirrorless cameras, with the promise of fully controlled distortion.
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At CP+ 2026, Nikon unveiled a feature for nostalgic users on its Zƒ: timestamping, reminiscent of the retro charm of compact digital cameras.
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At CP+ 2026, Sony exhibited a cross-section of the RX1R III. This provided an opportunity to discover how engineers in Tokyo managed to fit so many components into such a small space.
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At CP+ 2026, Samyang presented several 3D-printed prototypes of potential future lenses that are both highly ambitious and very mysterious.
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Samyang took advantage of the excitement surrounding CP+ 2026 to unveil—very discreetly—its future Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE lens.
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Canon is making waves in Yokohama with its Analog Concept Camera, a prototype whose design is reminiscent of medium-format film cameras.
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Sigma announces the development of an 85mm f/1.2 DG Art fixed focal length lens, which will complete its range of ultra-bright lenses. It will be available from September 2026.
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One year after its spin-off from Western Digital, SanDisk launches the third generation of its portable SSD lineup, available in three models: Portable SSD, Extreme and Extreme Pro V3.
From February 26 to March 1, 2026, Yokohama will be at the heart of the global photography industry with the Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2026 (CP+ 2026 for regulars). Phototrend is on location.
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Sigma announces the creation of Sigma Aizu Farm, a subsidiary dedicated to rice cultivation in the region where its only factory in the world is located. This initiative extends the lens manufacturer's longstanding commitment to Aizu.
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At CP+ 2026, Sigma launches the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art. The successor to an iconic model in the Art series, it is now more compact and powerful.
