May 11, 2025
This week's coverage was a wide-ranging mix. The team publishes several explainers and guides, from comparing Canon's two video-creator-focused cameras to breaking down photography essentials like understanding prime and zoom lenses.
There was also tons of news related to how brands respond to U.S. tariffs and teasers for new gear.
We hope you enjoy catching up on the coverage, and as always, thank you for being part of our community. — Ben
Highlights
Sigma has quietly added JPEGs with embedded brightness maps, providing a stepping-stone to true HDR imagery but with fewer compatibility hurdles.
Canon's two EOS R50 models both claim to be good for video creators. But what are the real differences?
Canon's senior leadership team spoke to us about demand for new compact cameras, the challenge of selling accessory viewfinders and the future of third-party lenses.
Airport security agencies generally have long lists of rules. Luckily, flying with your camera is typically allowed with few restrictions.
Instagram's viral "What I See vs. What I Take" trend can teach us about composition. We talked to two photographers who shared more about their process.
Choosing a new lens can be overwhelming. If you're ready to move on from a kit lens, this guide will help you decide which may be ideal for you.
Zoom and prime lenses each have their place, but how do you know which to choose?
This month's challenge: show us your best photos of people moving through the world under their own power.
News Updates
Early this morning, DJI dropped a brief teaser clip on its brand channels announcing a new product release for Tuesday, May 13th.
Longtime Sigma America president, Mark Amir-Hamzeh, posted a letter on the company's press site confirming a price increase due to US government-imposed tariffs.
Sony has released a teaser for the next Xperia 1 phone, which will be announced on May 13.
Microsoft unveiled new CoPilot+ PCs and some improvements to its AI-powered image editing applications.
Sony quietly introduced the FX3A, a subtly revised version of its FX3 full-frame Cinema Line camera with a subtle hardware update.
Panasonic has unveiled a scheduled YouTube Livestream for an announcement coming on May 13.
Further Reading
• 2025 Pulitzer Prize Remarks: Breaking News Photograph - The New York Times • Young owls in Calgary at risk of 'unethical' photography practices - CBC • From Chicago to Chiclayo: Pope Leo’s life in photos - The Washington Post • How One Photographer Shot Striking Photos Inside the 2025 Met Gala—and Dressed Quite Dandy for the Job - Vogue
This week saw the release of some new products, plus some updates on familiar ones.
Capture One is making it easier to edit exclusively with its app with the new Retouch Faces tool. Plus, it also unveiled updated workflows and a new logo.
Tamron recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing that it is adjusting production plans based on the implementation of the US tariffs.