
April 12, 2026
The future of photography isn’t just about new cameras—it’s about how, and why, we use them. That idea runs through much of this week’s coverage, from our conversation with Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki on the industry’s uncertain trajectory to a behind-the-scenes look at how we shoot our sample galleries.
We also dig into the evolving world of video workflows with Nikon’s latest RAW formats, uncover a small but telling camera moment aboard Artemis II, and open the doors to April’s Photo Challenge. And if you thought compact film cameras were gone for good, you may want to think again.
—Ben
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In space, no one can hear your storage card scream
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