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  • Nikon Lost a Record Amount of Money Last Fiscal Year Jeremy Gray
    Nikon was unable to right the ship in FY2026 after it posted massive losses over its first three quarters. The company ultimately set a record for its worst annual loss, losing 86 billion yen for its owners, or nearly $550 million. Total operating profit was negative 112.4 billion yen ($717.45 million). [Read More]
     

Nikon Lost a Record Amount of Money Last Fiscal Year

8 May 2026 at 22:19

Large, white "Nikon" sign stands amid greenery outside a modern building, near concrete steps and surrounded by trees and bushes.

Nikon was unable to right the ship in FY2026 after it posted massive losses over its first three quarters. The company ultimately set a record for its worst annual loss, losing 86 billion yen for its owners, or nearly $550 million. Total operating profit was negative 112.4 billion yen ($717.45 million).

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Helium Brings its Camera Grip Expertise to the Leica SL3 System

8 May 2026 at 21:12

A black Leica camera with a lens attached is placed on a white surface, shown against a light gray background. The camera is angled slightly to the left, displaying the LEICA logo prominently.

Helium Design Lab, the brainchild of photographers Hugh Brownstone and Ed Palisoc, is back with another precisely engineered, carefully designed camera grip, this time for the Leica SL3 series full-frame interchangeable lens cameras.

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  • The Best Deals on Lenses for Every Major Mount Kate Garibaldi
    Spring often brings a wave of lens promotions, but this week’s deals stand out for the sheer range of systems included. From compact APS-C zooms to flagship telephoto glass, several major mounts are seeing meaningful discounts right now, including Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, and Micro Four Thirds. [Read More]
     

The Best Deals on Lenses for Every Major Mount

8 May 2026 at 19:06

Multiple camera lenses of various sizes and brands are arranged diagonally on a vibrant, gradient background with green, yellow, and orange hues. The lenses are viewed from different angles.

Spring often brings a wave of lens promotions, but this week’s deals stand out for the sheer range of systems included. From compact APS-C zooms to flagship telephoto glass, several major mounts are seeing meaningful discounts right now, including Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, and Micro Four Thirds.

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Leica’s Latest Silver Cufflink Series Costs Between $650 and $800

8 May 2026 at 16:57

Close-up of a person wearing a navy suit and white shirt, showing silver cufflinks; one has engraved camera settings, the other has “Leica” written in script.

Even though Leica is first and foremost a camera brand, it very often stretches out of that space and into fashion. It's doing so again with the launch of a new set of three silver cufflinks. It's not the first time it has made cufflinks and, perhaps surprisingly, these aren't even the most expensive it has ever offered.

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Sony Teams-Up With TSMC to Develop Its Next-Gen Image Sensors

8 May 2026 at 15:59

Close-up view of a digital camera's exposed sensor and metal lens mount, showing electronic contacts and screws, with part of the camera body visible on the left and a number "9" on the top right.

Sony and chip manufacturing giant TSMC have entered into a preliminary agreement to co-develop a Japan-based sensor fabrication facility with the goal of producing the next generation of image sensors.

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  • Meike Launches Ultra-Light 56mm f/1.7 APS-C Portrait Prime Kate Garibaldi
    Meike has officially launched the latest addition to its growing Air Series lineup, the Air AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount cameras. First shown publicly at CP+ 2026 earlier this year, the compact portrait prime is positioned as an affordable, lightweight option for creators seeking strong subject separation without adding significant bulk to their kit. [Read More]
     

Meike Launches Ultra-Light 56mm f/1.7 APS-C Portrait Prime

8 May 2026 at 15:52

Two camera lenses are displayed side by side against a neutral background, one in white and the other in black. Both lenses have "56/1.7" prominently printed on the front.

Meike has officially launched the latest addition to its growing Air Series lineup, the Air AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount cameras. First shown publicly at CP+ 2026 earlier this year, the compact portrait prime is positioned as an affordable, lightweight option for creators seeking strong subject separation without adding significant bulk to their kit.

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Live Puppy Cam Lets You Watch Future Sled Dogs at an Alaskan National Park

8 May 2026 at 15:51

Three fluffy puppies sit on a green towel against a wooden background. The left puppy is white with brown patches, the middle and right puppies are gray with white markings on their chests and paws.

The puppy cam at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska went live this week, giving the public a chance to watch these famed sled dogs as they grow up to become future canine rangers.

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Photographer Spends Night on Freezing Mountain to Capture Rare Triple Galaxy Arch

8 May 2026 at 14:01

Snow-covered mountain peaks under a dark sky with bright, colorful arcs resembling galaxies and nebulae, creating a surreal and otherworldly landscape.

Few people get to see the full splendor of the Milky Way Galaxy arch -- even fewer get to see the summer and winter arms in the same night.

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Brightin Star Launches Ultra-Thin UV Filters

8 May 2026 at 13:01

A camera lens filter with its case sits on a mossy rock in front of a rocky, cave-like background. Text reads "AERO UV" and "APEX SERIES.

Lens maker Brightin Star has announced a new Aero UV Filter lineup, a series of ultra-thin UV protection filters designed to deliver minimal optical impact while offering everyday lens protection for photographers and filmmakers.

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Extremely Rare Signed Photos of Abraham Lincoln and His Assassin John Wilkes Booth Sell at Auction

8 May 2026 at 12:26

Two vintage sepia portraits: on the left, a bearded man in a suit with "A. Lincoln" signed below; on the right, a seated man in a suit with a handwritten signature above his portrait.

An extremely rare collection of signed photographs of American historical figures including President Abraham Lincoln and even his assassin John Wilkes Booth were sold at auction for over $100,000 each.

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