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Received — 19 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

Sirui Unveils Ultra-Wide and Telephoto VP-1 Lenses for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

19 April 2026 at 18:01

Three professional camera lenses of varying heights are displayed upright side by side against a white background. Each lens has a metallic finish with engraved numbers and markings in yellow, orange, and white.

Alongside a trio of new IronStar 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame cameras, Sirui also unveiled three new Vision Prime 1 Series full-frame lenses at NAB 2026. The company unveiled new 15mm, 75mm, and 150mm Vision Prime 1 (VP-1) lenses, each promising "exceptional bokeh, outstanding low-light performance, and superior optical quality."

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Sirui Expands IronStar Anamorphic Series With Three Telephoto Primes

19 April 2026 at 18:00

Three professional camera lenses with silver barrels are displayed upright side by side. Each lens has focal lengths labeled 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm, along with various aperture and focus markings.

Last July, Sirui announced IronStar, a new series of 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame. The 35mm, 45mm, and 60mm primes all shared a fast T1.9 aperture and sub-$1,000 price tag. Sirui has today expanded this series to include 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm primes.

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Received — 18 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts
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  • Our Favorite Artemis II Photos Jeremy Gray
    NASA's Artemis II mission ushered in a new era of space exploration and inspired billions at a time when hope is so sorely needed. The successful mission, more than 50 years after people last orbited the Moon, honored Apollo's rich legacy while charting an all-new path for the future. The four astronauts aboard Artemis II's Orion spacecraft captured many exceptional photos on their journey, and these are our favorites. [Read More]
     

Our Favorite Artemis II Photos

18 April 2026 at 15:30

Split image: left side shows Earth rising above the Moon's cratered surface; right side shows a full view of Earth from space, with clouds, oceans, and continents visible against the black background.

NASA's Artemis II mission ushered in a new era of space exploration and inspired billions at a time when hope is so sorely needed. The successful mission, more than 50 years after people last orbited the Moon, honored Apollo's rich legacy while charting an all-new path for the future. The four astronauts aboard Artemis II's Orion spacecraft captured many exceptional photos on their journey, and these are our favorites.

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  • It Looks Like Insta360 Is Making a Micro Four Thirds Camera Jeremy Gray
    Back in January, Insta360's CEO and founder, Jingkang "JK" Liu posted an eye-catching image on Chinese social media site, Weibo, that showed two new products. Liu was using an unknown camera to photograph another unknown product. A recent leak sheds new light on the camera Liu teased, and it looks very interesting. Micro Four Thirds is getting a fancy new camera. [Read More]
     

It Looks Like Insta360 Is Making a Micro Four Thirds Camera

17 April 2026 at 17:49

A person holds a white digital camera with both hands on the left; on the right is a simplified, stylized illustration of the same camera, viewed from a similar angle.

Back in January, Insta360's CEO and founder, Jingkang "JK" Liu posted an eye-catching image on Chinese social media site, Weibo, that showed two new products. Liu was using an unknown camera to photograph another unknown product. A recent leak sheds new light on the camera Liu teased, and it looks very interesting. Micro Four Thirds is getting a fancy new camera.

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Received — 17 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

This Rugged and Compact Multitool Solves Tripod and L-Plate Woes

17 April 2026 at 16:47

A close-up of a metal multi-tool with a black cord, a camera quick-release plate, a camera body, and a camera lens, all arranged on a dark surface. The multi-tool features a logo and multiple functions.

There are plenty of essential pieces of a photography kit that aren't strictly photography items. Stoke's new Scout multitool falls into that category. Designed by Irish photographer and industrial designer Ben Millett, the Scout sports a minimalist yet highly practical design with broad utility.

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Rode Unveils Cutting-Edge Tiny Mic Tech and New Pro Audio Solutions

17 April 2026 at 13:50

A split image: on the left, a hand holds a slim, rectangular device with a small camera; on the right, a black microphone on a stand is set against a dark background.

Rode, stylized RØDE, announced many new products today at NAB 2026. Headlining the announcements is a cutting-edge new microphone technology. However, Rode also unveiled new next-generation hardware and software designed for audio professionals and content creators.

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Received — 16 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts

The Exceptional Winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026

16 April 2026 at 21:00

A collage of three photos: a person in a metallic suit stands on a volcanic landscape; a woman with braids holds her belly and looks up; a person in water holds a bunch of colorful inflatable fish balloons.

The Sony World Photography Awards announced the four overall winners of its 2026 competition, including the prestigious “Photographer of …

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  • The DaVinci Resolve 21 Photo Editing Tools Show Promise but Are Imperfect Jeremy Gray
    Blackmagic Design unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 this week and alongside the expected types of improvements, like more AI-powered video editing features, Blackmagic shocked the creative world by adding RAW photo editing and organization features to Resolve 21. I've been trying Resolve 21's new photo editing features since it arrived on Monday, and there's a lot to like. There's also quite a bit that isn't quite up to snuff, is just a bit too different for my tastes, or is outright confusing. [Read
     

The DaVinci Resolve 21 Photo Editing Tools Show Promise but Are Imperfect

16 April 2026 at 18:50

Large white text reading "ALMOST THERE" is overlaid on a blurred screenshot of DaVinci Resolve software, with the DaVinci Resolve logo centered below the word "ALMOST.

Blackmagic Design unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 this week and alongside the expected types of improvements, like more AI-powered video editing features, Blackmagic shocked the creative world by adding RAW photo editing and organization features to Resolve 21. I've been trying Resolve 21's new photo editing features since it arrived on Monday, and there's a lot to like. There's also quite a bit that isn't quite up to snuff, is just a bit too different for my tastes, or is outright confusing.

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Has 4Kp240, Better Photos, and More Dynamic Range

16 April 2026 at 13:54

A compact handheld camera with a built-in gimbal stands upright. Its screen displays a landscape with mountains at sunset. The device has several buttons and a joystick on the front. The background is softly lit and minimalistic.

After teasing the Osmo Pocket 4's slow-motion video capabilities last week, DJI has fully unveiled its new pocket gimbal camera. Although the upgrades are relatively small, they may prove very useful for some creators.

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Canon’s New Industrial Camera Literally Sees in the Dark

15 April 2026 at 22:04

A compact, black Canon camera with a cube-like shape, textured sides, a prominent lens, and the Canon logo on the top right side, set against a plain white background.

Alongside the exciting new Cine-Servo 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 video lens, Canon also unveiled the MS-510 Multi-Purpose Camera at NAB 2026. This highly specialized new camera is not built for typical consumer use, but it's still worth checking out thanks to its impressive technology.

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Received — 15 April 2026 Hobby DIY Crafts
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  • Why 2025 Was the Right Time for the Sony RX1R III’s Long-Awaited Arrival Jeremy Gray
    Last July, Sony surprised the photography world by unveiling the RX1R III, arriving so many years after the RX1R II that many RX1R fans had all but given up hope of a new model ever coming. Sony even released two more A-mount DSLRs after the RX1R II, to put the wait into perspective. So what took so long? Sony told PetaPixel that it needed to develop the right technology to make a new RX1R camera worth it, and that tech took time. [Read More]
     

Why 2025 Was the Right Time for the Sony RX1R III’s Long-Awaited Arrival

15 April 2026 at 17:10

A Sony RX1R camera with a Zeiss lens is shown centered against a dark background with white specks resembling falling snow or stars.

Last July, Sony surprised the photography world by unveiling the RX1R III, arriving so many years after the RX1R II that many RX1R fans had all but given up hope of a new model ever coming. Sony even released two more A-mount DSLRs after the RX1R II, to put the wait into perspective. So what took so long? Sony told PetaPixel that it needed to develop the right technology to make a new RX1R camera worth it, and that tech took time.

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