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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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  • 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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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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DJI’s Osmo Mobile 8P Phone Gimbal Has a Detachable Remote Monitor

7 May 2026 at 16:36

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P gimbal shown holding a smartphone with a selfie video, along with two other camera devices, against a gradient background with the DJI logo and product name at the top.

DJI has announced the new Osmo Mobile 8P, a next-generation smartphone gimbal designed to push mobile filmmaking further with upgraded tracking, a detachable remote monitor, and deeper integration with Apple’s ecosystem.

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Amazon Photos Redesign Adds Memory Feed, AI Search, and Alexa Controls

5 May 2026 at 18:02

Two smartphones display the Amazon Photos app; one shows a search for "Ellie playing in the snow" with matching photos, while the other displays a smiling girl outdoors with the caption "Summer days.

Amazon is rethinking how users interact with their photo libraries, rolling out a redesigned experience for Amazon Photos that shifts the focus from storage to discovery. Rather than opening to a static grid of images, the updated app now surfaces curated memories the moment users launch it, aiming to make photo libraries feel more alive and accessible.

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OptiColour Expands Into Large Format as Analog Continues Its Resurgence

5 May 2026 at 17:48

A box of OptiColour 200 4x5 color negative film is on the left. On the right, two developed film negatives and a camera lens are placed on a white surface.

Large format photographers have a new option on the table as OptiColour 200 makes its debut in 4×5, 5×7, and 8×10 sheet film. Built on the Wolfen NC200 emulsion, the film brings a familiar look to a format that continues to attract fine art, portrait, and landscape photographers seeking maximum image quality and tonal control.

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  • YouTuber Recreates ‘Star Wars’ with Cardboard Kate Garibaldi
    What happens when one of the internet’s most recognizable illusionists turns his attention to one of cinema’s most iconic franchises? In the case of Zach King, the answer is a full-scale recreation of Star Wars built almost entirely out of cardboard, creativity, and a network of collaborators that stretches across YouTube. [Read More]
     

YouTuber Recreates ‘Star Wars’ with Cardboard

5 May 2026 at 15:25

A man in a red hoodie holds a cardboard spaceship made from pizza boxes, styled like the Millennium Falcon. The background is split between green and a space scene with a small TIE fighter. Text reads "CARDBOARD WARS.

What happens when one of the internet’s most recognizable illusionists turns his attention to one of cinema’s most iconic franchises? In the case of Zach King, the answer is a full-scale recreation of Star Wars built almost entirely out of cardboard, creativity, and a network of collaborators that stretches across YouTube.

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  • Huge Batch of Lexar Memory Cards Are up to 70% Off, Actually Making Them Affordable Kate Garibaldi
    Spring isn’t just bringing new gear cycles, it’s also delivering some of the most aggressive memory card discounts we’ve seen in a long time. Across Lexar’s CFexpress, SD, and microSD lineup, prices have dropped sharply, often paired with additional in-cart coupons that push savings even further. In some cases, these feel less like routine promotions and more like a temporary reset in the memory card market. [Read More]
     

Huge Batch of Lexar Memory Cards Are up to 70% Off, Actually Making Them Affordable

4 May 2026 at 21:11

Four Lexar Professional memory cards of different sizes and types are displayed against a vibrant background with orange and blue flames. The cards show capacities of 256GB, 1TB, and 4TB with various speed ratings.

Spring isn’t just bringing new gear cycles, it’s also delivering some of the most aggressive memory card discounts we’ve seen in a long time. Across Lexar’s CFexpress, SD, and microSD lineup, prices have dropped sharply, often paired with additional in-cart coupons that push savings even further. In some cases, these feel less like routine promotions and more like a temporary reset in the memory card market.

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  • Funleader Updates Contax G35 Leica M Conversion Kit With New Black Edition Kate Garibaldi
    Funleader has announced that its Contax G35 Leica M Conversion Helicoid V2 is now available in an updated Black Edition, introducing a refined take on its non-destructive conversion system for adapting Contax G lenses to Leica M cameras. The new version focuses on improved materials and handling, while maintaining the core philosophy of preserving the original optical design. [Read More]
     

Funleader Updates Contax G35 Leica M Conversion Kit With New Black Edition

4 May 2026 at 20:15

A Leica film camera with a mounted lens sits on a magazine beside a silver lens and a lens cap. Next to it is a close-up of a camera lens showing detailed focus and aperture markings.

Funleader has announced that its Contax G35 Leica M Conversion Helicoid V2 is now available in an updated Black Edition, introducing a refined take on its non-destructive conversion system for adapting Contax G lenses to Leica M cameras. The new version focuses on improved materials and handling, while maintaining the core philosophy of preserving the original optical design.

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