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Stop Using AA Lithium Batteries in Portable Strobes and Speedlights

30 April 2026 at 17:13

Three camera flashes—Sony, Canon, and Nikon—are displayed upright side by side against a dark background with dramatic orange flames rising beneath and behind them.

This week, Canon published a Service Notice to its websites urging photographers not to use lithium or lithium-ion batteries in its Speedlites, battery packs, and macro twin light products, surprising many that this was suddenly an issue. The thing is, it's not sudden at all, and almost every manufacturer cautions against it.

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  • Save Big on a New Camera With These 20 Great Deals Kate Garibaldi
    Spring is a time of new beginnings, including for photographers. Whether that means stepping into a first interchangeable lens camera or upgrading an existing kit, it's a good time to upgrade. With a wide range of discounts on mirrorless systems right now, it’s a good time to reassess which gear fits your workflow. [Read More]
     

Save Big on a New Camera With These 20 Great Deals

24 April 2026 at 17:19

Five different digital cameras are displayed against a bright green background. The center camera’s screen shows a young girl smiling, while the other cameras surround it, facing various angles.

Spring is a time of new beginnings, including for photographers. Whether that means stepping into a first interchangeable lens camera or upgrading an existing kit, it's a good time to upgrade. With a wide range of discounts on mirrorless systems right now, it’s a good time to reassess which gear fits your workflow.

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  • Panasonic Unveils the Most Beautiful Lumix S9 Color Yet Jeremy Gray
    Panasonic's most exciting news this week was definitely the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens, but there's also some news surrounding arguably the perfect camera to use with the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 prime, the Lumix S9. There's yet another new color for the Lumix S9, and slightly to my chagrin, it's the best one yet, at least in my view. [Read More]
     

Panasonic Unveils the Most Beautiful Lumix S9 Color Yet

24 April 2026 at 14:53

Two silver Panasonic Lumix digital cameras with black textured grips and attached wide-angle lenses are placed side by side on a dark surface.

Panasonic's most exciting news this week was definitely the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 lens, but there's also some news surrounding arguably the perfect camera to use with the new Lumix S 40mm f/2 prime, the Lumix S9. There's yet another new color for the Lumix S9, and slightly to my chagrin, it's the best one yet, at least in my view.

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Panasonic Introduces Ultra Compact Lumix S 40mm f/2 Lens for L-Mount

21 April 2026 at 14:00

A black Lumix camera lens with a 40mm focal length, f/2 aperture, and manual/auto focus switch, shown on a white background.

Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 40mm f/2, a compact and lightweight prime that it says is ideal for capturing scenes with a natural perspective, making it well-suited for street photography, portraits, and landscapes.

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